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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

8 Breakout Pitchers For Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Kipp Heisterman's Picks

There are multiple schools of thought when it comes to drafting your fantasy baseball roster. One school of thought is to draft stud starting pitchers and try to find some of the best value hitters on the market. I am a firm believer in this strategy, but I also believe you can have a ton […]

10 Breakout Players for Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Scott Engel's Picks

Is there really such a thing as a fantasy sleeper anymore? Fantasy baseball players are the most studious and dedicated competitors in fantasy sports, so any possible gem has a hard time escaping the radar of such savants. But there are always many players who can perform better than expected for their draft position. The […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings: Eric Cross' Top 25 Prospects for Redraft Leagues (March Update)

We're now officially in the heart of fantasy baseball draft season, with Opening Day approaching quickly. Regardless of what format you play in, high-upside rookies are always going to be intriguing. Grabbing the next prospect to ascend to star or superstar status is always rewarding and can be a part of your fantasy team's success. […]

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 […]

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 […]

7 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers for H2H Points Leagues

Every year, some players go too late in fantasy baseball points leagues. These players then become tremendous value picks, and those fantasy managers who selected them in the late rounds just got a game-changer at the backend of drafts. In this article, we will be looking at seven players who are currently value picks. These […]

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 […]

Later-Round Fantasy Baseball HR Sleepers - Cheap Draft Targets For Home Runs (2026)

In the later rounds of drafts, managers are typically looking for high-upside plays. However, in category leagues, managers sometimes find themselves falling behind in certain categories, which could reshape their strategy in their last handful of selections. In this piece, we will spotlight several late-round targets to bolster your home run total using NFBC ADP […]

5 Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Later-Round Upside Picks in Drafts (2026)

Every season, multiple pitchers break out. Some of these pitchers go under the radar in drafts, while others become strong waiver wire pickups. When looking back at the 2025 season, pitchers like Hunter Brown, Jesus Luzardo, and Trey Yesavage are just a few of the fantasy baseball breakouts from last year. As we head into the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Konnor Griffin Trending Towards Making Opening Day Roster?

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin is one of just three non-roster position players remaining in camp with the big league club with just a week and a half left before the regular season begins. MLB's top-ranked prospect has made a solid case with his bat to crack the team's Opening Day roster, going 7-for-33 […]

Post-Hype Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Breakout Candidates for 2026

Getting to the big leagues is no easy task, even for the most talented prospects. And once players get the call to the majors, they struggle to stick more often than not. But we love hyping up young, talented players regardless. We often place unrealistic expectations on highly touted young players, and when they fail […]

18 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Hitter Values at Every Position in 2026 Drafts (C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF)

What is a sleeper? The term is league-dependent, and personal preference is often all that distinguishes sleepers from breakouts, must-drafts, and even upside plays. Can boring veterans be sleepers? What about unproven rookies? This article explores three types of sleepers to cover every format. Top-10 sleepers are taken outside the top-15 at their position in […]

Fantasy Baseball All-Value Team: Favorite Value Picks at Every Position (2026)

While preparing for a fantasy baseball draft, it can be easy to get caught up in what to do in the early rounds. Internal debates might range from individual players (“Shohei Ohtani or Aaron Judge?”) to draft strategy (“Grab an ace early, or focus on hitting?”) to the borderline philosophical (“Is it OK to draft […]

Top Starting Pitcher Prospects: Fantasy Baseball Sleepers and Busts for 2026

Every year, we see another crop of highly-rated pitching prospects attempt to break into the big leagues. Most of them don't make the initial roster out of spring training, but that doesn't prevent them from having an impact on fantasy baseball teams when they finally do crack the rotation. You won't find pitchers such as […]

10 League-Winning Starting Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball High Upside Draft Targets and Values

When we use the term "league-winner," we're referring to players with high ceilings who could provide significant profit at their current costs. In this article, we're going to focus on starting pitchers who can be league-winners. It will be a mix of players in the early, middle, and later rounds. The goal is to swing […]

Breakout Pitchers For Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Joey Pollizze's Picks

The best league-winning picks always come in the mid to late rounds of fantasy baseball drafts. If you are able to hit on a player in the 14th or 15th round of drafts, that will go a long way in rounding out your roster. Those league-winning picks are often players who are set to have […]

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 […]

5 Second-Year Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters (2026)

It sometimes takes younger players time to fully break out. The best example that comes to mind from last year is Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. He was decent as a rookie in 2024 but took his game to the next level in 2025 behind a 31-home run, 95-RBI, and 35-stolen base season.  In 2026, […]

10 League-Winning Hitters: Fantasy Baseball High Upside Draft Targets and Values

It's that time of year again. It's time to dive into my 10 league-winning hitters for 2026 fantasy baseball leagues. The goal here is to nail a hitter who provides significant profit at their current cost. It doesn't have to be someone who goes super late in drafts. It just has to be someone who […]

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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitchers With RP Eligibility: Yahoo Position Eligibility

There is a real advantage in finding starting pitchers with relief pitcher eligibility in fantasy baseball leagues. Sometimes, it can even be considered a cheat code. A few years ago, Cole Ragans had both SP/RP eligibility in Yahoo leagues. Ragans then had a 3.14 ERA and 223 strikeouts in a breakout campaign in 2024. In […]

Paul Skenes to Start Against Dominican Republic on Sunday

Team USA manager Mark DeRosa said he expects Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes' pitch limit to be around 75 to 80 pitches for the World Baseball Classic semifinals on Sunday against the Dominican Republic, according to Rowan Kavner of FOX Sports. It will be a high-intensity, difficult matchup for Skenes before the 2026 regular season […]