6 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers for 2026

Targeting high-impact prospects in the back half of your draft can set your team above your opponents. Managers who were willing to invest in high-end prospects like Nick Kurtz in the final rounds were rewarded with a must-start player as soon as he earned the call to the majors. In this piece, we will spotlight […]

Fantasy Baseball Second Base ADP Report - Draft Targets and Avoids (2026)

The second base position is one of the most difficult to analyze heading into the 2026 season. While there are clear stars at the top, like Ketel Marte and Jazz Chisholm Jr., most of the position features players with inconsistent profiles and track records, making them difficult to select at their current prices. In this […]

The Best Fantasy Baseball Team Names - 100 Funny Team Names For 2026

Fantasy baseball season is here. After a long winter, fantasy managers are eager to begin analyzing this year's pool of players and start drafting their teams. However, one of the most important parts of the process is naming your team. In this piece, we will provide several suggestions for team names based on the top […]

Aaron Civale, A's Agree on One-Year Deal

Free-agent right-hander Aaron Civale and the Athletics agreed to a one-year, $6 million deal on Tuesday, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. The 30-year-old will add a veteran arm to an A's team with postseason aspirations in 2026. He can make an additional $1.5 million this year through incentives. Civale spent the 2025 campaign pitching […]

NFBC Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 600 (2026)

Baseball offseason is heating up, and with spring training around the corner, we have updated our MLB rankings and will continue to do so until Opening Day. Today, we are focused on best ball leagues, and below you'll find our MLB team's 2026 NFBC Fantasy Baseball Rankings for NFBC Best Ball leagues. These NFBC best ball […]

OBP Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 750 Players for On-Base Percentage Leagues (2026)

The thick of the 2026 fantasy baseball offseason is finally here. At RotoBaller, we continue generate fantasy baseball rankings for all types of formats to help prepare you for your upcoming drafts. Today, we focus on on-base percentage formats with our 2026 OBP Fantasy Baseball Rankings for on-base percentage (OBP) leagues. These OBP rankings include […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Samuel Basallo, Jett Williams, Tommy Troy, Aidan Miller, Travis Sykora, Max Clark

In the later rounds of your fantasy draft, it is crucial to target high-end prospects who could make an impact later in the season. While they may begin the season in the major leagues, they have the upside to become must-start players once they find their footing in the big leagues. In this piece, we […]

Infield Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates: High-Upside Draft Targets for 2026

In the back half of your draft, it is crucial to target players that not only have a safe floor but also possess the upside to become league-winning assets. Last season, managers who took the late-round flier on Nico Hoerner, Jacob Wilson, and Jeremy Pena were rewarded with the breakout campaigns. In this piece, we […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Values: Later-Round Pitchers to Target in Draft and Hold Leagues (2026)

The calendar turned to February, and pitchers and catchers will begin to report in the coming days. We want to draft backward and find potential values in the later rounds. To identify late-round pitcher sleepers in draft-and-hold leagues, we're looking at starting pitchers going around pick 300 or later in Draft Champions leagues. This requires […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Pitching Prospects for 2026 Redraft Leagues

Drafting prospects is a great way to swing for the fences on your late-round picks in fantasy baseball. Every season, there are plenty of impact players who get called up and provide a boost to fantasy teams. Last year, some of the impactful prospects included Cade Horton, Jacob Misiorowski, Chase Burns, Nolan McLean, Cam Schlittler, […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Brice Matthews, Nolan McLean, Andrew Painter, Charlie Condon, Carter Jensen, Sebastian Walcott

Drafting high-end prospects in the final rounds of your draft can provide your fantasy team with a massive boost down the stretch. Last season, several high-end prospects flashed elite potential in the major leagues, such as Chase Burns, Logan Henderson, and Nick Kurtz. In this piece, we will spotlight six more high-upside prospects managers should […]

Updated Closers, Relief Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues (February Updates)

There is a vast difference in ranking relief pitchers in points leagues versus roto leagues. In traditional 5x5 roto leagues, saves can be scarce, and fantasy managers might take the plunge to draft a top closer, while in point formats, the first reliever ranked is 40th overall.  With starting pitching being a premium, starters with […]

JB's Bullpen Method Strategy for 2026: Making FrankenAces Out of Relief Pitchers

Six years ago, our beloved JB Branson published an article breaking down his favorite successful fantasy baseball strategy. The Bullpen Method is a lifestyle that reflects the importance of balance on a fantasy team. That turned into an annual Bullpen Method article, with the 2023 version nominated for the FSWA's Baseball Article Of The Year […]

Updated Catcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues (February Updates)

At RotoBaller HQ, we are wrapping up our points leagues rankings positional series, and today, we review catchers. Unless you are in a two-catcher format, fantasy managers can wait until the later rounds to draft their starter. Cal Raleigh is the only elite option and the only catcher ranked within the top 75 overall of […]

Can Lawrence Butler Bounce Back from Underwhelming 2025 Campaign?

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler (knee) was one of the breakout stars of the 2024 fantasy baseball season, recording an .807 OPS with 22 home runs and 18 stolen bases across just 451 plate appearances and earning a seven-year contract extension from his organization. However, the 25-year-old posted a somewhat underwhelming follow-up campaign in 2025. Across […]

Updated Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues (February Updates)

Depending on where you live, it might not feel like it with the cold weather, but pitchers and catchers are reporting soon. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more point leagues content with our 2026 fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings for points leagues and head-to-head (H2H) points leagues. These February rankings cover the top […]

Underdog Best Ball Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Tiers (2026)

Below you'll find our MLB team's 2026 Underdog Best Ball Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2026 Best Ball leagues on the Underdog Fantasy platform. The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, so use these Underdog rankings to crush your Underdog drafts. These MLB best ball rankings are put together by RotoBaller's lead analyst Nick […]

Junior Perez in the Running for Backup Outfield Spot

Athletics outfield prospect Junior Perez could be in the "running for a backup outfielder gig" at spring training this year, according to MLB.com. The A's aren't shy about fast-tracking young players, and Perez has impressive tools. The 24-year-old Dominican slashed .231/.348/.473 with an .821 OPS, 26 home runs, 87 RBI, 87 runs scored, and 27 […]

Scott Barlow Agrees to One-Year Deal With Athletics

Free-agent right-handed reliever Scott Barlow and the Athletics agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract on Friday that includes $1.3 million in performance bonuses, a source told Robert Murray of FanSided.com. Barlow was originally a sixth-round pick by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2011, and he made his major-league debut in 2018. He spent the […]

Athletics Designate Max Schuemann for Assignment

The Athletics designated infielder Max Schuemann for assignment on Friday, according to A's Communications. The move was made to clear a spot on the team's 40-man roster after the A's claimed infielder Andy Ibanez off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 28-year-old former 20th-round pick in 2018 out of Eastern Michigan gets booted off […]

Andy Ibanez Claimed Off Waivers by Athletics

The Athletics have claimed infielder Andy Ibanez off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ibanez signed a one-year, $1.2 million deal with the Dodgers in mid-January. He was recently designated for assignment by the organization, but has quickly found a new home. The expectation is that Ibanez will play in a platoon-type role with Jeff […]

Updated Outfield Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues (February Updates)

While it's still cold outside in some areas, it's still an exciting time for fantasy baseball managers as we are getting closer to spring training and Opening Day. At RotoBaller HQ, we continue our positional rankings series. Today, we look at the outfield position and have updated our 2026 fantasy baseball outfield rankings for points […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Trey Yesavage, Robby Snelling, Jonah Tong, Sal Stewart, Mick Abel, Carson Benge

Finding high-upside prospects in the final rounds of your draft can provide your fantasy team with a massive boost. Last season, managers who took a flier on Nick Kurtz or picked up pitchers like Logan Henderson or Cam Schlittler immediately reaped the results. In this piece, we will spotlight six high-end prospects who could make […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Kevin McGonigle, Travis Bazzana, Connelly Early, Emmanuel Rodriguez, Max Clark, George Klassen

Targeting emerging prospects in the final rounds of your draft can provide your fantasy team with high upside. While some of these players may take time to find their footing in the big league,s once they do, they could become must-start players like Logan Henderson and Nick Kurtz were last season. In this piece, we […]

Updated Third Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues (February Updates)

With spring training starting soon, it's time to go through more positional rankings. Today, we review the third base position in point leagues, which is one of the more unique positions to rank in 2026. There are two elite options (Jose Ramirez and Junior Caminero) and a lot of question marks once the top five […]

Updated Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues (February Updates)

Many fantasy baseball managers play in point leagues rather than traditional 5x5 roto leagues. At RotoBaller, we've got you covered and continue to provide content on point formats. Today, we focus on SS with our updated 2026 fantasy baseball shortstop rankings for points leagues and head-to-head (H2H) points leagues. Shortstop seems to be the least […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]

Rockies Sign Kyle McCann to Minor-League Deal

The Colorado Rockies signed former Athletics catcher Kyle McCann to a minor-league deal on Tuesday with a non-roster invitation to spring training, major-league sources told Thomas Harding of MLB.com. McCann will head to Colorado to give the Rockies additional catching depth. The 28-year-old left-handed-hitting backstop did not play in the majors at all last year […]

Jamie Arnold Adds Cutter, Kick Changeup

Athletics pitching prospect Jamie Arnold, the 11th overall pick in 2025, added a cutter and a kick changeup to his arsenal this offseason while working at Driveline in the offseason, according to Jesus Cano of Baseball America. The 21-year-old southpaw also features a mid-90s fastball, slider, and splitter. Arnold stands at 6-foot-1, 188 pounds and […]

Updated Second Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues (February Updates)

We are getting closer to the start of spring training as the countdown to Opening Day continues to go down. It's an exciting time as we enter the heart of the baseball offseason. Second base is one of the few positions you can wait until late in the draft and still walk away with a […]