Category: Analysis
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J.P. Crawford’s Steady Production Gives Fantasy Drafts a Reliable Shortstop Floor
J.P. Crawford has been one of the most durable players in the majors of late and has played at least 145 games in four of the last five seasons while handling arguably one of the most taxing positions on the diamond: shortstop. However, his elite glove isn’t accompanied by an elite bat. Instead, Crawford has…
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Kyle Schwarber’s 2026 Fantasy Projections Secure Premium Value in Points Leagues
Kyle Schwarber delivered one of the most dominant offensive seasons in baseball in 2025, launching a National League-best 56 home runs while driving in 132 runs to lead MLB. He ranked fifth in the league with 108 walks, earned his third All-Star selection, and finished as the MVP runner-up, cementing his status as one of…
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Tarik Skubal A Top 2026 Fantasy Pitcher Despite Looming Trade Risk
Tarik Skubal has now logged more than 450 regular-season innings since returning from flexor tendon surgery in July 2023, and he has evolved into one of the most dominant starting pitchers in Major League Baseball. During that span, he has won two Cy Young Awards and led all pitchers with at least 450 innings in…
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Manny Machado’s Elite Durability Gives Fantasy Managers a Safe Tier 2 Floor
Manny Machado enters 2026 as one of the most reliable third base bats in fantasy baseball points leagues despite a third straight season of declining home run totals. His 27 home runs in 2025 still gave him 10 consecutive full-length seasons with at least 25 long balls, and he added 14 steals, his highest mark…
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Randy Arozarena’s Five-Year 20-20 Streak Offers Fantasy Managers Mid-Round Value
Randy Arozarena has been one of the most consistent power hitters in the majors, but he’s far more than just a slugger. He’s quicker than given credit for, gets on base at a very high clip, and thrives as a run producer, with the fact that he plays for the Seattle Mariners further enhancing his…
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Seiya Suzuki’s Move to Outfield Puts 30-Homer Fantasy Repeat at Risk
Seiya Suzuki enters the 2026 MLB season with a lot to prove in what could be the final year of his Chicago Cubs tenure. The veteran slugger, who represented Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, is playing for a new contract, regardless of whether he signs an extension in Chicago or moves elsewhere. That…
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Matt Chapman’s Consistent Power Gives Fantasy Managers Reliable 3B Starter
Matt Chapman has been one of the most durable third basemen in MLB in recent years, and the 2025 season was another example of that. He has played at least 125 games in five seasons in a row, and in fact, this was the first time since his rookie year (excluding the 2020 shortened season)…
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Isaac Paredes’ Multi-Positional Versatility Boosts 2026 Fantasy Baseball Upside
Isaac Paredes has been bouncing around the league of late. He’s played for three different teams over the last four seasons, but he’s expected to find some kind of stability in 2026 since he remains under contract with the Houston Astros. Unless something happens between spring training and the beginning of the 2026 campaign, Paredes…
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Jordan Westburg’s Partial UCL Tear Clouds His 2026 Fantasy Baseball Value
Jordan Westburg’s career in the majors has been slowed by injuries. However, the 27-year-old third baseman, who has eligibility to play at second base in some formats, has proven he has enough talent to be an impact player in most fantasy formats as long as he stays healthy. His numbers in the 2025 season were…
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Bobby Witt Jr., Elly De La Cruz Headline 2026 Fantasy Shortstop Rankings
It’s not a stretch to say shortstop is probably one of the most stacked positions in fantasy baseball ahead of the 2026 season. Unlike first and second base, where there’s top-end quality but a sizable drop after the best players go off the board, there are several shortstops who could easily be selected in the…