12 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions: RotoBaller Staff Picks

With Opening Day just a week away, it's time to look at some bold predictions. While these predictions are unlikely to come to pass, they are grounded in reality and could suggest which players are poised for a breakout (or a disappointing) campaign. In this piece, we will spotlight 12 of our RotoBaller Fantasy Baseball […]

Expert Fantasy Baseball Rankings (Outfield): Nick Mariano's Updated OF Draft Rankings

Opening Day is right around the corner as the fantasy baseball draft season is coming to an end soon. At RotoBaller HQ, we have updated our rankings based on the latest news, role changes, and injuries. We have updated our positional ranking series and kicked it off with outfield with our 2026 fantasy baseball outfield […]

8 League-Winning Fantasy Baseball Prospects - Frank Ammirante's High-Upside Draft Targets (2026)

We've gone through my 10 league-winning hitters, so now it's time to take a look at prospects with a high upside. These can be hitters or pitchers with high ceilings to put your team over the top. Last year, we saw Nick Kurtz crush expectations, so he'd be the benchmark in what we're looking for […]

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 […]

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 […]

ATC Fantasy Baseball Projections: The Industry's #1 Accuracy Draft Projections

Below you will find ATC's fantasy baseball projections for 2026, which are powered by ATC Projections, and industry legend Ariel Cohen. ATC Projections have been the #1 most accurate industry projections since 2019, and ATC Rankings were the #1 most accurate industry draft rankings in 2025. The below ATC Projections cover the top 1,000 hitters […]

12 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Nick Mariano's 2026 Picks

Bold predictions allow us writers to have a little fun while getting to flash those more outlandish takes that call out to us from between the spreadsheet cells. That's not to say that we aren't grounded in reason when doing these, though we'll be envisioning what the top-end outcomes would illustrate for our positions. Isn't […]

Cheap Fantasy Baseball Closers and Saves: Spring Training Risers, Sleepers, Breakouts

Many of you have already gotten some fantasy baseball draft prep in, and perhaps even drafted already, but you know that the closer landscape changes rapidly. We're here to highlight several relievers who are available as late-round fliers that offer sneaky breakout potential thanks to recent developments. Some are bolstered by injuries around them, while […]

ATC Fantasy Baseball Rankings: The Industry's #1 Accuracy Draft Rankings

Below you will find ATC's fantasy baseball rankings, which are powered by ATC Projections, and industry legend Ariel Cohen. ATC Rankings were the #1 most accurate industry draft rankings in 2025, and ATC Projections have been the #1 most accurate industry projections since 2019. You will not find ATC Rankings anywhere else, they are exclusively at […]

6 Post-Hype Fantasy Baseball Sleepers With Upside - Breakout Candidates for Later Rounds

While most managers chase the budding high-upside prospect in the final rounds of the draft, it is sometimes wise to pivot to a former highly-regarded prospect who has yet to find their footing. Over the past few seasons, we have seen former top prospects like Tyler Soderstrom, Michael Busch, and Zach Neto have a "later" […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Corbin Young's 2026 Picks

Throughout my examination of team- and player-level analysis, we often consider the wide range of outcomes via skills, luck, and situations. Whenever considering bold predictions, we're highlighting results that are far-fetched but somewhat reasonable. After hours and weeks of research, these bold predictions have been based on data. Some fantasy baseball drafters stick to projections, others […]

9 League-Winning Fantasy Baseball Hitters: Andy Smith's High-Upside Draft Targets

I've spent the entire offseason doing deep dives into positional previews, the next group of emerging rookies, and pitching changes, but on draft day, you are looking for those league winners. Finding a player like Junior Caminero in the middle rounds or Nick Kurtz on the waiver wire could have almost single-handedly won you your […]

Later-Round Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates - American League Edition (2026)

Welcome to fantasy baseball draft season! Over the next few weeks, managers will put all their offseason prep to the test in hopes of dominating their drafts. Even though fantasy owners are smarter than ever and there aren’t many true sleepers left, there are still a few players going outside the top 150 who can […]

4 Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates and Draft Values (2026)

Shortstop has been one of the best positions for top-end fantasy talent in recent years, and that isn't going to change in 2026. There are currently six shortstops going in the top 31 picks according to the most recent NFBC ADP (as of drafts from February 15), which means the high-end talent is going at […]

7 Breakout Hitters For Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Joey Pollizze's Picks

Every season, there are unexpected players who break out. Those players then become fantasy superstars. Some of the biggest fantasy breakout stars from last year were Pete Crow-Armstrong, Geraldo Perdomo, Nick Kurtz, Junior Caminero, Bryan Woo, and Maikel Garcia. All six of those players exceeded expectations in 2025. In this article, we will look at […]

Later-Round Fantasy Baseball Prospects for 2026 - Drafts Targets, Sleepers, and Stashes

Rookies are a great way to build your fantasy baseball team with some exciting new talent, and there are some exciting young players ready to emerge onto the scene in 2026. Some rookies are being drafted very early in drafts, but others can bring great value late in drafts with one of your last few […]

6 Late-Round Draft Fliers - Fantasy Baseball Value Picks With Upside (2026)

If you're anything like me, and you probably are since you are reading this, you are in the midst of fantasy baseball draft season. You have been researching for weeks now and finalizing your strategies to build this year's championship team. To add, part of the strategy is not just about grabbing those first few […]

8 Breakout Hitters For Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Nick Mariano's Picks

We've come to love the word "breakout" in the fantasy lexicon. The breakouts have the talent to set new career-best marks, but without as many obvious signals where everyone is in on them. The market price on draft day does not reflect the upside that's been hinted at. In this column, I'll detail eight of […]

Saves+Holds Fantasy Baseball Rankings (SV+HLD) for Relief Pitchers (2026)

Spring training is in full force, Opening Day is near, and at RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball rankings. Today, we cover rankings for fantasy baseball leagues that use saves and holds with our updated Top 750 Saves+Holds fantasy baseball rankings for the 2026 season. Saves+Holds (or SV+HLD, or SOLDS) are fantasy […]

Lawrence Butler on Track to Return Tuesday?

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler (knees) was seen running the bases at the team's spring training facility in Mesa on Sunday. Martín Gallegos of MLB.com reports that the A's are "looking at Tuesday for his first game playing outfield" during 2026 Cactus League action. Butler hasn't played yet this spring, but it sounds like he's getting […]

5 Outfield Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates (2026)

If you have already done a fantasy draft, you may have noticed that outfield isn't the position of depth it once was. The talent pool thins out quickly, so finding some later-round gems will go a long way to helping you have a successful fantasy season. Here, we will be looking at five outfielders currently […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters and Pitchers - American League Edition (2026)

Everyone is looking for the next breakout. Last season, several budding stars took the American League by storm as Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz and Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero both were league-winning assets. In this piece, we will look to spotlight the next American League breakouts. However, we will look to avoid […]

Brent Rooker Demonstrating Power Amid Strikeout Issues

Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker has continued to produce impressive stats at the plate this spring training, headlined by four home runs through just 35 plate appearances. The 31-year-old has turned into one of MLB's most impressive power hitters, producing 30 homers in each of the last three seasons, so we shouldn't be too surprised […]

9 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Andy Smith's 2026 Picks

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of our team's bold predictions series. While I spend most of my offseason doing deep analytics dives to find the next breakouts and potential busts, this piece is where I get to take things slightly off the rails. While my nine bold predictions will be "bold," as the name […]

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

March is the best month of the year. Not only are we days away from the start of the major league season, but we also have the World Baseball Classic going on, which has been a phenomenal tournament so far. With the season quickly approaching, we've already experienced some player movement, both positively and negatively, […]

Fantasy Baseball Post-Hype Sleepers: Outfield Breakout Candidates for 2026

Every season, there are players who were once highly touted prospects who fall by the wayside, only to resurrect themselves once everyone has abandoned them. 2026 will be no different. What is different is that you are reading this article, and we here at RotoBaller are looking to help you pinpoint which of those players […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Prospect Breakouts and Stashes at First Base (2026)

Targeting prospects in the later rounds of your fantasy baseball draft can push your team over the edge and secure a championship. Those who targeted players like Nick Kurtz at the beginning of the season and Nolan McLean in the second half reaped the rewards. In this piece, we will spotlight five of the top […]

Can Shea Langeliers Repeat 2025 Breakout in 2026?

Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers took his game to new heights in 2025, hitting .277/.325/.536 with 31 home runs, 72 RBI, 73 runs scored, and seven stolen bases across 523 plate appearances. The 28-year-old had already established himself as one of the better power-hitting catchers in the two years prior, hitting 51 combined home runs between […]

Post-Hype Home Run Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Breakouts for 2026

Once the shine has faded, baseball players get cast aside by fantasy managers far too easily and quickly. One down season, or a year of not fulfilling unrealistic expectations, can see fantasy managers turn their attention to another new and shiny object. It's those players who have been ignored in drafts so far that we're […]

High-Upside Starting Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets and Value Picks (2026)

We're deep into draft season, and with spring training underway, many young, exciting players are getting lots of helium in draft lobbies. You don't need to spend a top-100 pick to get an exciting young sleeper, as there are plenty of pitchers going after pick 200 that present tons of upside at a cheap cost. […]