Author: Juan Pablo Aravena
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José Ramírez Pick at 1.05 Could Give Fantasy Managers Massive Positional Advantage
Let’s start by saying that drafting with the first overall pick is not a bad scenario by any means. Regardless of the format of your league, and even regardless of the scoring format, you’ll have the ability to draft an elite player with the fifth overall pick. One who will carry your team throughout the…
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Shohei Ohtani at 1.01 Gives Fantasy Managers the Ultimate Roster Advantage
If you’re lucky enough to draft first overall in your league ahead of the 2026 fantasy baseball season, you have what we can only describe as a “first-world problem.” Out of all the players available in the majors, you’d have to choose a player to build your roster around for the upcoming 2026 MLB campaign.…
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3 Fantasy Pitchers Whose 2026 Draft Positions Could Offer Tremendous Value
If you’re looking for pitchers to target for your 2026 fantasy baseball season, make sure you keep close tabs on these three players. If they find a way to fall into your lap on draft day, you’d be making a smart move by selecting them. Why Yoshinobu Yamamoto is a Top Fantasy Target for 2026…
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3 Must-Select Fantasy Hitters Who May Provide High-Upside Roster Depth
Finding value in hitters is extremely difficult in fantasy baseball, but there are a few players who should be considered must-select players if they fall into your range. These are three hitters you should target at all costs if you’re looking to gain an edge in terms of value in your draft. Why Jazz Chisholm…
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Ernie Clement’s Multi-Positional Role May Not Save Falling Fantasy Draft Stock
Ernie Clement is coming off a productive 2025 season, and the veteran fielder, who will be 30 years old on Opening Day, is expected to move around the diamond once again in 2026. The veteran figures to open the season as the Blue Jays’ everyday second baseman, but he has the ability to play in…
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Jose Caballero’s Short-Lived Yankees Role May Limit 2026 Fantasy Baseball Upside
Jose Caballero will experience an uptick in his fantasy baseball upside in the early stages of the 2026 MLB season since he’s slated to open the campaign as the Yankees’ everyday shortstop while Anthony Volpe recovers from a shoulder injury. Will the new role boost Caballero’s upside, or will he continue being a low-range depth…
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Ivan Herrera’s Uncertain Catcher Status May Alter 2026 Fantasy Draft Value
It remains to be seen if Ivan Herrera will have catcher eligibility for the 2026 fantasy baseball season, though he’s expected to see most of his playing time for the Cardinals as their designated hitter while occasionally giving Pedro Pages a breather at backstop. That positional duality is huge in terms of upside and, ultimately,…
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Anthony Volpe’s Shoulder Injury May Limit Him to a Fantasy Backup Role
Anthony Volpe is a tough player to analyze in terms of his fantasy baseball upside. He figures to see plenty of plate appearances as the Yankees’ everyday shortstop in 2026, which should bode well for his prospects of being a valuable commodity in fantasy. However, those who decide to draft Volpe in standard formats must…
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Shohei Ohtani’s Potential Pitch Count Drops His Fantasy Pitcher Value
There’s no discussion as to why Shohei Ohtani is considered one of the best players in baseball ahead of the 2026 MLB season. However, if we analyze what Ohtani brings to the table as a pitcher and hitter separately, we can see that there’s a difference in terms of value and, ultimately, a huge difference…
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Brendan Rodgers’ Season-Ending Surgery Erases 2026 Fantasy Baseball Value
Brendan Rodgers is one of several options the Boston Red Sox have to play a regular role in a crowded infield. However, he will not have a shot at playing regularly because he underwent season-ending shoulder surgery before the start of the 2026 season. Rodgers appeared in 43 games with the Houston Astros in 2025,…