Paul Skenes Working with Improved Supporting Cast in Pittsburgh in 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes established himself as one of MLB's premier hurlers in 2025, posting a 10-10 record with a 1.97 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and 216 strikeouts across 187 2/3 innings pitched. The 23-year-old was unanimously named the National League Cy Young Award winner in just his second big-league season. With a career […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Ryder Ryan Signs Minor-League Deal With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed relief pitcher Ryder Ryan to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. Ryan will try to latch on with the team in camp and will earn $800K if he makes the 26-man roster. Last season, Ryan posted a 4.73 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and a 61/38 K/BB ratio across […]

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, […]

11 Breakout Fantasy Baseball Pitching Prospects: Draft Sleepers to Target (2026)

Fantasy baseball drafts are beginning to heat up, which means it's time to look at this season's top prospects. Earlier in the offseason, we took a look at the 12 hitter fantasy baseball prospect breakouts who could make an impact in 2026, and now it's time to turn our attention to the bump. The MLB […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Jett Williams, Jesus Made, Blake Mitchell, Franklin Arias, Moises Ballesteros, Cooper Pratt

Every season managers see high-end prospects become fantasy baseball standouts. Last summer, many pitchers like Chase Burns and Logan Henderson flashed immense upside during their first stint in the big leagues. In this piece, we will spotlight six high-end prospects who could hold value during the 2026 campaign. Who are six high-upside prospects managers should […]

Saves+Holds Fantasy Baseball Rankings (SV+HLD): Top 150 Relief Pitchers for 2026

Welcome to our Saves+Holds fantasy baseball rankings (SV+HLD or SOLDS) for the top 150 relief pitchers and the 2026 season. Traditional fantasy baseball bullpen content is hyperfixated on saves, with most only concerned with who gets the ninth inning. Therefore, Saves+Holds reliever ranks can be an afterthought, but we love having a reason to dig […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Quinn Mathews, Jacob Melton, Travis Sykora, Carlos Lagrange, Braden Montgomery, Balde Tidwell

Targeting high-upside prospects can provide you with league-winning upside. Every season, managers see prospects enjoy breakout seasons and become must-start players as soon as they reach the MLB level. In this piece, we will spotlight six prospects who could see the value increase in 2206 and become viable fantasy assets. Who are six high-upside prospects […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Enrique Bradfield Jr., Emmanuel Rodriguez, Ethan Holliday, Justin Crawford, Tommy Troy, Nick Yorke

In 2025, managers saw many top prospects reach the major leagues and make an immediate impact. On the bump, Trey Yesavage and Nolan McLean would flash elite upside and now enter 2026 as near top-100 picks in drafts. In this piece, we will spotlight six budding prospects worth monitoring, as some could carry high value […]

Top 240 Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings: January Updates

Spring training is a few weeks away as we enter the heart of the baseball offseason. Today we continue our rankings series with our updated 2026 fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 category mixed leagues). These January rankings cover the top 240 starting pitchers for 2026. Due to the injury […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings: Eric Cross' Top 25 Prospects for Redraft Leagues

As we get near the end of January, 2026 fantasy baseball drafts are really ramping up. Some of you have already been in some drafts, while others are still preparing for the heart of draft season in February and March. Regardless of which bucket you fall into, it's time to push the pedal to the […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Andrew Painter, Bryce Eldridge, Aidan Miller, Robert Gasser, Abimelec Ortiz, Leodalis De Vries

Last season, managers saw many top prospects establish themselves as high-end fantasy assets. Former consensus top third baseman Junior Caminero became a must-start third baseman while Nick Kurtz took home AL Rookie of the Year honors. In this piece, we will spotlight another six high-end prospects who could make a major impact during the 2026 […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Baseball? Yordan Alvarez, Bo Bichette, Alex Bregman, Bubba Chandler, Andres Munoz, Jacob Wilson Outlooks

Who Should I Draft? Some common 2026 fantasy baseball draft decisions are regarding players like Yordan Alvarez, Bo Bichette, Alex Bregman, Bubba Chandler, Andres Munoz, and Jacob Wilson. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning teams in 2026. Draft your optimal fantasy baseball teams for 2026. Our […]

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 […]

Nick Yorke to Begin Season in Utility Role?

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Nick Yorke is expected to compete for a utility role during spring training, according to Danny Demilio of Pittsburgh Baseball Now. Yorke made his MLB debut during the 2024 campaign but has yet to earn an extended stint in the big leagues. In 2024, Yorke appeared in only 11 games and saw […]

Jared Jones Throwing Bullpens Twice a Week

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones (elbow) has been throwing bullpen sessions twice a week as he continues his rehab program, he told John Perrotto of PiratesRoundtable. Jones experienced UCL discomfort last spring and ultimately underwent an internal brace procedure in May. As a result, he hasn't pitched in a game since his rookie season […]

Top 190 Outfield Fantasy Baseball Rankings: January Updates

The fantasy baseball offseason is in full swing as we provide more fantasy baseball positional rankings to close out the month of January. In this article today we focus on outfielders with our updated 2026 fantasy baseball outfield rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 category mixed leagues). These January rankings cover the top 175 […]

Top 50 Catcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings: January Updates

Opening Day is creeping up slowly, and it's never too early to start prepping for your upcoming fantasy drafts. At RotoBaller HQ, we have expanded our catcher rankings to 50 to help managers in leagues that require you to start two backstops. Below are our MLB teams' updated 2026 fantasy baseball catcher rankings and tiers […]

Oneil Cruz has Productive Offseason

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz has reportedly worked hard this offseason to improve his body and the issues he had last season. Cruz said there was no time to relax and immediately got back to work when he got home. The 27-year-old wants to focus on getting better, which is exactly what the Pirates want […]

Top 75 Third Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings: January Updates

January will be ending soon, and we are getting very close to pitchers and catchers reporting. At RotoBaller HQ, we continue to pump out fantasy baseball content. Today, we continue our rankings series with our MLB teams' updated 2026 fantasy baseball third base rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 category mixed leagues). These January […]

Outfield Fantasy Baseball Draft Values With Upside - 2026 Rebound Candidates

Opening Day for Major League Baseball’s 2026 season is still a couple of months away, but for those of us into fantasy baseball, it’s never too early to start preparing for the season ahead. A fantasy baseball season begins before the first pitch is thrown, with the most highly anticipated event on our calendar — […]

Top 70 Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Rankings: January Updates

Spring training will be here before you know it, and the baseball offseason continues to heat up. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more rankings advice. Today, we review our MLB teams' updated 2026 fantasy baseball shortstop rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 category mixed leagues). These January rankings cover the top 70 […]

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 […]

Top 90 Second Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings: January Updates

We are getting closer to spring training and the heart of the fantasy baseball offseason. At RotoBaller HQ, we have been producing fantasy baseball content all year long and are back with more positional rankings. Today, we review our MLB teams' updated 2026 fantasy baseball second base rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 category […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Brandon Sproat, Arjun Nimmala, Owen Caissie, Jarlin Susana, Konnor Griffin, Travis Bazzana

In the later rounds of your fantasy baseball draft, managers often look to target hig-huspdie prospects as they could provide league-winning potential compared to proven veterans. Last season, managers who stashed Nick Kurtz either on the waiver wire orin the final round were rewarded with high-end first basemen. In this piece, we will spotlight six […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Roto Leagues (January Update)

It's an exciting time for the fantasy baseball offseason, as pitchers and catchers are reporting soon, which officially kicks off the start of spring training. We're here to help prepare for your upcoming fantasy baseball drafts, and have expanded our 2026 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues to 750 players in this January […]

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

Identifying breakout starting pitchers is one of the biggest keys to fantasy baseball, assuming they can stay healthy, of course. Last summer, we saw a resurgent season from Trevor Rogers in his second campaign in Baltimore, along with a handful of rookie hurlers breaking onto the scene. When evaluating breakout starters for 2026, we'll dig […]