4 Fantasy Baseball Prospects With Upside to Know for 2026 Drafts

Targeting high-end prospects can provide your fantasy team with elite upside. While some prospects may not make the MLB roster out of camp, they are still worth targeting with your final draft selections, as they could be league-winning assets. In this piece, we will spotlight four high-end prospects who could be worth a late-round pick […]

Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Sleepers - Closers and Relief Pitchers to Target in Drafts (2026)

We're now in the thick of fantasy baseball draft season, so it's time to start your engines! One of the best ways to build a strong roster is to find sleepers that provide significant profit relative to their draft cost. On this page, we're going to focus on relief pitchers. Whether you're in a FAAB […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Joshua Costello's 2026 Picks

With spring training rapidly approaching and draft season around the corner, it's time to put my 2026 bold predictions out into the universe. After an unpredictable 2025 season, I will attempt to do the impossible and forecast some outcomes for the upcoming year. These predictions are not the likeliest outcomes, but they are within the […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers List - Hitters and Pitchers

This premium article is part of our 2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Little else has changed over the years in […]

Top 175 Outfield Fantasy Baseball Rankings: February Updates

Spring training is underway, and the fantasy baseball draft season is in full swing. At Rotoballer, we have been updating our rankings to reflect the latest injuries and news. Today, we provide rankings updates for outfielders with our updated 2026 fantasy baseball outfield rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 category mixed leagues). These February […]

First Base Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers, Values: Middle-Round Discounts With Upside

The countdown to Opening Day is on. At RotoBaller, we have been providing more mid-round sleepers and targets by position to help guide you through your upcoming fantasy baseball drafts. Today we're here to discuss some of our favorite middle-round first base fantasy baseball sleepers, values, and targets for 2026 drafts. The middle rounds are […]

Stuff+ Standouts - Identifying Potential Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Breakouts

You guessed it - I'm discussing starting pitchers for the upcoming 2026 MLB season. When it comes to drafting starting pitchers, there's always a case to be made for drafting some reliable arms who are proven commodities, especially earlier in drafts. But I'm almost always chasing upside with my pitching picks, especially in the middle […]

6 Fantasy Baseball Prospects With Upside to Know for 2026 Drafts

Targeting high-upside prospects in the final rounds of your draft can provide your team with an elite lottery ticket. Last season, managers saw many high-end prospects immediately flash upside in the big leagues, such as Chase Burns, Logan Henderson, and Nolan McLean. In this piece, we will spotlight six emerging prospects who could carry fantasy […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Roto Leagues (February Updates)

Spring training is here, and here comes the influx of news regarding offseason acquisitions, injuries, and trade rumors. We recently updated our 2026 fantasy baseball rankings for all positions, to account for the injuries or latest news. Our rankings and tiers are designed for roto leagues and rank the top 750 players to help you […]

Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers, Values: Middle-Round Discounts With Upside

RotoBaller's award-winning team continues to create fresh fantasy baseball content to help you crush your upcoming drafts. Today, we provide some of our favorite middle-round shortstop fantasy baseball sleepers, values, and targets with upside for 2026 fantasy baseball drafts. Shortstop is loaded this year, and there are plenty of solid options if you miss out […]

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 […]

Lawrence Butler Likely to be Held Out of Games Until Mid-Spring

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler (knee) is in the final stages of rehab from offseason knee surgery and will likely be held out of Cactus League games until mid-spring, according to MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. Butler, 25, had surgery last October to fix a torn patellar tendon in his right knee, and he also needed a platelet-rich […]

Zack Gelof Being Eased in as he Builds his Swing Progression

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof will miss the start of the Cactus League schedule in spring training because he is still building up his swing progression, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Gelof is healthy heading into the 2026 campaign after missing significant time last year with hand, shoulder, and rib injuries, and with newcomer […]

Zack Gelof Could Play Center Field This Spring

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof isn't expected to be pushed out of the lineup despite the team's offseason moves, and his defensive versatility could result in him playing some innings in center field. According to Martín Gallegos of MLB.com, the A's offseason addition of Jeff McNeil "could have been viewed as an indictment" against Gelof. […]

First Base Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates: Later-Round Draft Values (2026)

First base continues to be a position of depth in fantasy baseball. It's a position you generally look at for power, and there is no shortage of home run hitters going in the early rounds. That doesn't mean you have to take one of the top first basemen in your drafts. You will also need […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Call-Up ETAs - Predicting Top MLB Prospect Timelines

Prospects, you can't live with them, and you can't live without them. One of the most difficult tasks each season in redraft leagues is trying to figure out which prospects to target or not target in your drafts, and when they might be up. I'm going to do my best to answer the latter part […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Prospects With Upside to Know for 2026 Drafts

Targeting high-end prospects in the final rounds of your draft can be the difference between you winning your league and just falling short of the competition. Last season, managers saw several prospects become high-end options as soon as they reached the big leagues, like Nolan McLean, Nick Kurtz, and Kyle Teel. In this piece, we […]

Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Strategy Guide and Expert Tips (2026)

This premium article is part of our 2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Auctions are a marathon that will demand your […]

Late-Round Fliers and Fantasy Baseball Lotto Tickets: Upside Hitter and Pitcher Value Picks

This premium article is part of our 2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Much is made about your first few picks, […]

Home Run (HR) Risers for Fantasy Baseball - September Power Surgers (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers! In this article, we're going to take a look at players who had powerful finishes in 2025 to see if it's sustainable in 2026. Yes, Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, and Cal Raleigh had the most home runs in September, but no, we're not going to discuss them. You know they're going to hit […]

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, […]

MLB Power Rankings: Every Team From Worst to First Before Spring Training [2026]

With pitchers and catchers reporting to camp this week, baseball is officially in the air. With that being said, it's time to update our MLB power rankings as the first spring training games are just days away. With a busy offseason filled with top free-agent signings and trades, the teams have already begun to shift […]

Royals Acquire Mitch Spence From A's

The Kansas City Royals announced on Thursday that they acquired right-hander Mitch Spence from the Athletics in exchange for right-hander AJ Causey. In a corresponding move, the Royals moved right-hander Alec Marsh (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list. Spence, 27, will be battling for a spot in KC's bullpen in spring training after posting a […]

Zack Gelof "Feeling Ready to Go"

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof (shoulder) told Foul Territory on Wednesday that he's "feeling healthy, feeling ready to go," according to Jason Burke of Sports Illustrated. Gelof is very excited for the upcoming season and will be reporting to spring training on Friday. The 26-year-old is expected to be a full-go in camp after an […]

Second Base Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets and Avoids: ADP Report (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 […]

Outfield Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers, Values: Middle-Round Discounts With Upside

Baseball is back! The countdown to Opening Day is on, and we'll be breaking down each position for drafts. Today we're looking out middle-round outfield fantasy baseball sleepers, values, targets with upside for 2026 drafts. Outfield can tater off once the top 25 are off the board, so the middle rounds are essential in the […]

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 […]

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 […]