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 […]

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 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 […]

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 - 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 […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Bubba Chandler, Colt Emerson, Harry Ford, Parker Messick, Owen Caissie, Thomas White

Targeting high-upside prospects can provide your fantasy team with a league-winning lottery ticket. Managers who stashed players like Nick Kurtz or picked up pitchers like Noah Cameron or Logan Henderson added high-end value when to their fantasy teams they reached the major leagues. In this piece, we will spotlight six budding prospects who are expected […]

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

It's officially February, as we are really close to the start of spring training. At RotoBaller HQ, we have expanded our rankings in points leagues and today focus on first base. The 1B position pool can dry up quickly, and with first base lacking depth, managers might want to draft an elite one early. We […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - J.J. Wetherholt, Justin Crawford, Tommy Troy, Ryan Waldschmidt, Aidan Miller, Jurrangelo Cijntje

With spring training a few weeks away, managers should begin to familiarize themselves with some of the top emerging prospects in the sport. In this piece, we will spotlight six high-end prospects who could hold value during the 2026 campaign, including some who can break camp with the MLB roster. Who are six high-upside prospects […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Sleepers, Value Picks for Best Ball Drafts (2026)

Welcome back to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball value picks and sleepers for 2026 best ball leagues. For those not familiar, best-ball formats in fantasy baseball are a fun and easy way to play, as the commitment is minimal. After drafting your teams, no other team maintenance is required -- no setting lineups, no waiver […]

Nick Kurtz Carries High-End Power Upside Heading into 2026

After getting promoted to the big leagues in late April, Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz showed elite power potential on his way to winning the 2025 American League Rookie of the Year award. Across 489 MLB plate appearances, the 22-year-old posted a .290/.383/.619 slash line with 36 home runs, 86 RBI, 90 runs scored, and […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues (February Update)

Fantasy baseball points leagues are becoming increasingly popular and head-to-head points leagues are the closest format that resembles fantasy football. For managers who play in points leagues, we've got you covered with our updated top 750 2026 fantasy baseball points league rankings and tiers for points leagues and head-to-head (H2H) points leagues. We have expanded […]

Jacob Wilson Signs Seven-Year Extension

Athletics infielder Jacob Wilson has agreed to a long-term extension with the organization on Friday. The two sides have agreed on a seven-year, $70 million extension, including an eighth-year club option. It didn't take long for the A's to lock up their young infielder after a breakout rookie campaign. In 2025, Wilson slashed .311/.355/.444 with […]

Top 200 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings - Eric Cross' January 2026 Update

Baseball season is nearly here. Pitchers and catchers report in under two weeks, fantasy baseball drafts are ramping up, and baseball excitement is buzzing. But for those of us who play in dynasty leagues, the baseball season never fully ends, as there are always trades to be made and offseason drafts to complete. Below, you'll […]

Top 150 Relief Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings (Closers, Saves): January Updates

At RotoBaller HQ, we have been publishing our fantasy baseball positional rankings, and we close the series for roto leagues with relief pitchers. Below you will find our updated 2026 fantasy baseball relief pitcher/closer rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 category mixed leagues). These January rankings cover the top 150 relief pitchers for 2026. […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Hitting Prospects for 2026 Redraft Leagues

Drafting prospects is a great way to hit home runs on your late-round picks in fantasy baseball. Every season, there are plenty of key contributors who get called up and provide a boost to fantasy teams. Last year, some of the impactful prospects included Nick Kurtz, Roman Anthony, Jacob Wilson, Cade Horton, and Drake Baldwin. […]

Jacob Wilson Focuses on Building Strength in Offseason

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson prioritized increasing his strength during the offseason. Wilson noted that it was the "main focus" and spent the entire offseason in the Athletics facility, adding strength. The 23-year-old shortstop enjoyed an impressive rookie season in the majors, posting a .311/.355/.444 line with 13 home runs and five stolen bases. He generated […]

Eric Cross' Top 125 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (January 2026)

Welcome to my first prospect rankings update of 2026. Baseball season is approaching quickly, and many of the names below are slated to make an impact at the major league level at some point during the upcoming season. These MLB prospect rankings are geared toward standard 5x5 fantasy baseball leagues (AVG) and consider many factors, […]