Carson Fulmer Signs Minor-League Deal With Pirates

Free-agent right-hander Carson Fulmer signed a minor-league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, a source told Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Fulmer's 2025 season with the Los Angeles Angels was cut short due to an elbow injury. Before his injury, he struggled to a 5.83 […]

Jared Jones Aiming to be Ready in Late May

Pittsburgh Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said on Monday that "the goal is to get Jared Jones (elbow) major-league game-ready at that one-year mark," according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Tomczyk also said that Jones has looked "really good" coming out of his live batting practice sessions this spring. The 24-year-old […]

Top 75 First Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings: February Updates

All teams have reported to spring training, and actual baseball is being played. Baseball is officially back! Opening Day is right around the corner, giving fantasy managers a brief period to draft their teams. At Rotoballer, we continue our positional rankings series with our updated 2026 fantasy baseball first base rankings and tiers for roto […]

Jack Brannigan Exits After Getting Hit in the Face

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jack Brannigan (head) was forced to exit early during Sunday's Spring Training game versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Brannigan was removed from the contest after getting hit in the face by a batted ball. He's currently being evaluated for further injury, so he should be considered day-to-day right now. Brannigan is competing for […]

Brandon Lowe Could Be Poised for Banner Year in Pittsburgh

In one of their bigger moves this winter, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired long-time Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe this offseason. Lowe has struggled to consistently stay healthy throughout his career, as he's reached 600 plate appearances just once in eight big league seasons. However, he was productive in 2025, hitting .256/.307/.477 with 31 […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers, Sleepers: Breakout Rookies for 2026

Every season, managers look to find league-winning prospects in the final rounds of their draft. Last season, Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz took the crown, as he finished as a top-15 hitter in all formats. In this piece, we will spotlight five high-upside prospects who could make a major impact in the majors this season. […]

Top 80 Third Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings: February Updates

March is fast approaching as we enter the heart of the fantasy baseball offseason. At Rotoballer, we continue to update our rankings and tweak as spring training news continues to flow in. Today, you will find our updated 2026 fantasy baseball third base rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 category mixed leagues). These February […]

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

Welcome back RotoBallers, as we continue our mid-round fantasy baseball values and sleepers series -- today we are focusing on 2026 starting pitchers. In this article we'll highlight five middle-round starting pitcher fantasy baseball sleepers, values, and targets with upside for your upcoming 2026 fantasy baseball drafts. Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Sleepers at Each Position for 2026 Drafts

Spring training arrived this week, and with it, so begins our speculation on perhaps the best topic of fantasy baseball: who are this season's sleepers at every position? Hope springs eternal, as the poets say. We all have opinions as to who these players are. The debates rage on in late winter, when fantasy players […]

Jared Jones Scheduled to Throw Live Batting Practice on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones (elbow) is scheduled to throw live batting practice on Friday in camp and will face designated hitter Marcell Ozuna and outfielder Oneil Cruz, according to Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. It's a significant development since it will be the first time that Jones will face hitters since having surgery […]

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 […]

Hunter Barco on the Outside of Projected Starting Rotation?

Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed pitching prospect Hunter Barco appears to be on the outside of the team's initial five-man starting rotation. The southpaw is expected to be in the mix for the final rotation spot but appears to be trending toward opening the season as a reliever or back at Triple-A. With Paul Skenes, Bubba Chandler, […]

Jared Triolo a Front-Runner to Win Third Base Job?

The Pittsburgh Pirates appear "willing to afford" infielder Jared Triolo the opportunity to win the starting third base job in 2026 now that Ke'Bryan Hayes and Isiah Kiner-Falefa are out of town, according to Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Triolo's glove is elite, and he won the National League Gold Glove as a utility […]

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 […]

ATC Projections: Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Fades and Potential Busts

Using projections in the fantasy baseball draft process helps give us a baseline of numbers to build a balanced team. Roster construction becomes more challenging with deeper rosters. Though the ADP market pushes pitchers up in rotisserie, category, and points leagues, the projections suggest avoiding them at their prices. That's important because many positive pitcher […]

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 […]

Konnor Griffin Unlikely to Make Pirates Opening Day Roster?

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly told Pittsburgh sportscaster Shelby Cassesse that "it would be a tough ask" for shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin to make the Opening Day roster, according to Andrew Fillipponi of 93.7 The Fan. "Keep in mind he's only had a handful of at-bats at Double-A," Kelly said. Spring training games have yet […]

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, including various 2026 draft targets as part of our mid-round fantasy baseball values and sleepers series. Today, we provide some of our favorite middle-round shortstop fantasy baseball sleepers, values, and targets with upside for 2026 fantasy baseball drafts. […]

Jhostynxon Garcia Flashing Upside With Glove

Pittsburgh Pirates outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia has looked impressive on the defensive side of the ball during the early stages of camp. According to Pirates manager Don Kelly, the young outfielder has held his own in the outfield when fielding flyballs. Kelly noted that Garcia's impact and ceiling" is "really high." The Pirates acquired Garcia […]

Bryan Reynolds Will Return to Left Field in 2026

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince reports that Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds will return to a full-time role in left field this year, with Ryan O'Hearn playing in right field. Reynolds didn't play left field at all last year, but he has twice as many innings there (3,062 1/3) in his career than he has in right […]

Konnor Griffin Showcasing Elite Power in Camp

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin has been showcasing extreme power early in spring training, according to Anthony  Castrovince of MLB.com. The 2024 first-round pick was reportedly hitting home runs so far that they bounced off the roof of Pirate City deep beyond the outfield fence. This shouldn't necessarily come as a surprise after Griffin […]

Five Outfield Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets and Value Picks (2026)

While outfield typically has the most star power out of all of the positions, it is still important to find value at the position in all stages of the draft. Especially in leagues that require five starting outfielders, it’s just not possible to fill out every one of those spots with stars in the early […]

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 […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets and Avoids: ADP Report (2026)

With February in full swing, we're only a few short days away from spring training games, which means baseball is back, baby! It's still early in draft season, and this is the time of year when the best values can be had in drafts. Today, I'm going to look at three starting pitchers I'm targeting […]

Building a Breakout: How to Find Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Values Using Advanced Metrics (2026)

Pitchers and catchers reported to camp this week, and I reported back to my duties as a fantasy baseball analyst after lending my time and research to both basketball and football since last season concluded. I love researching and writing about baseball, especially pitchers. I was pretty excited to receive a nomination for "Best Research […]