Tag: Fantasy Baseball
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Why Maikel Garcia Is a Must-Target Tier 2 Fantasy Third Baseman in 2026
Maikel Garcia had a breakout campaign in fantasy baseball in 2025, showing his durability once again while finally putting all his tools together. He was coming off a 2024 campaign in which he hit .231 with a .613 OPS, but he bested those numbers considerably in 2025 while playing in a career-high 160 games. Garcia…
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Luis Garcia Jr.’s 2025 Bad Luck Makes Him a Massive 2026 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
It wouldn’t be a stretch to consider Luis Garcia Jr. as one of the potential sleepers at second base ahead of the 2026 fantasy baseball season. He had a breakout performance in 2024, and while he was unable to repeat those numbers in 2025, some underlying stats suggest positive regression ahead of the 2026 campaign…
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Jackson Holliday Opening 2026 on IL Threatens Potential Fantasy Breakout
Jackson Holliday of the Baltimore Orioles struggled in his first taste of big-league action in 2024, but he improved massively in the 2025 campaign and posted solid numbers that bode well for a potential breakout in the 2026 season as long as he stays healthy. That could be a big issue with Holliday, as all…
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Jeremy Pena 2026 Fantasy Baseball Outlook: Astros Shortstop Chases 30 Steals
Jeremy Pena enjoyed a breakout season in 2025, and that resulted in him landing a one-year, $9.475 million deal in arbitration with the Houston Astros. He’s expected to operate as Houston’s starting shortstop, and his intriguing mix of contact, power, and speed makes him an above-average shortstop for the 2026 fantasy baseball season. Pena had…
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Drafting Jose Altuve or Ozzie Albies Could Derail Your 2026 Fantasy Baseball Season
The second base position is not one that will be filled with talent across the board. Once the top options, such as Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Ketel Marte, are off the board, there’s a sizable drop in terms of talent. There are some names that will draw attention due to their pedigree, but having an…
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Francisco Lindor, Trevor Story Headline 3 Fantasy Baseball Shortstop Busts to Fade
No position in the majors is more stacked for fantasy baseball than shortstop. Most rankings have between 12 and 15 shortstops taken among the first 100 players overall, so there is a lot of talent. However, that depth also opens the door to significant bust potential among players who might not deliver as expected. Here…
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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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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…