Category: Analysis
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Michael Busch 2026 Fantasy Projections: Why the Cubs Star Is an Elite Draft Target
Michael Busch joined the Chicago Cubs before the start of the 2024 MLB season after being deemed surplus to requirements in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ organization. However, he needed just two years to become not only one of the best first basemen in the National League but in baseball as a whole. Busch has played…
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Jose Altuve 2026 Fantasy Outlook: How His Multi-Position Eligibility Restores His Value
Jose Altuve is not the player he once was. He was an AL MVP contender during his prime years, but that’s no longer the case. Does that make him a valuable option in most fantasy formats? Altuve didn’t have his best season in 2025, although the decrease in numbers probably happened because he was forced…
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Leads 2026 First Base Fantasy Tiers: Josh Naylor Proves Elite Value
One of the positions in baseball where offense plays a big part is first base, so it’s not surprising to see that having a well-established first baseman could go a long way toward assembling a competitive lineup in most fantasy formats, regardless of whether you’re playing in a roto or points-based league. We’ll take a…
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Matt Olson, Vinnie Pasquantino Lead 2026 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Picks
Every time a new season is about to start in fantasy baseball, there are players who could be considered sleepers. These players are likely to perform higher than their average draft position (ADP), and we can find examples in every position. This time, we’ll take a look at three players who are considered fantasy sleepers…
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Nico Hoerner 2026 Fantasy Baseball Outlook: Why the Cubs Star Is Only a Late-Round Flier
Nico Hoerner has earned a reputation for being one of the most consistent second basemen in the majors. Thanks to a combination of elite defense and a hit tool that’s better than given credit for, Hoerner is a key piece of the Chicago Cubs, a team that reached the NLDS in 2025 and is looking…
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Teoscar Hernandez Fantasy Value: Why Aging Dodgers Slugger Carries Draft Risk in 2026
Teoscar Hernandez will undergo changes once again in the 2026 season, as he’ll move to left field to accommodate the Dodgers’ new signing, Kyle Tucker, on the defensive alignment. Regardless of where he plays defensively or if he sees at-bats as a designated hitter, one thing is certain: Hernandez will find a way to hit…
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Fenway Park Turns Willson Contreras into a Major Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
Willson Contreras was traded from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Boston Red Sox in the offseason, meaning this will be the first time he’ll play outside of the NL Central. The former catcher, who came through the ranks of the Chicago Cubs before moving to St. Louis, is slated to play a big role…
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Why Pete Alonso Faces Fantasy Baseball Regression After Signing with Baltimore Orioles
Pete Alonso will be wearing a new uniform in the 2026 MLB season, and for the first time in his career, he won’t be calling Citi Field his home. After spending his entire career as a member of the New York Mets, Alonso left Queens and moved to Baltimore after signing a five-year, $155 million…
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Fantasy Baseball Strategy Guide: Should You Punt Saves in Your Drafts?
What to do with saves in fantasy baseball is one of the most frequently asked questions among managers ahead of every draft. The reality is that there are only two possible alternatives here. You can either value saves just as much as you value other stats, or you can simply “punt” saves and focus on…
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Top Fantasy Baseball Pitching Strategies for a Dominant 2026 Season
Handling the pitching staff properly and effectively is one of the toughest things to do in fantasy baseball over the course of an entire season. To be successful, you need to keep a close eye on several factors, but there are a few strategies to increase your chances of assembling a strong pitching staff. Draft…