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7 Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets: Steals (2026) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/BRICE_TURANG_BREWERS/213x119.jpg
7 Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets: Steals (2026)
By Austin Lowell on February 6, 2026

Steals are classically one of the most elusive stats to obtain in fantasy baseball leagues. Thankfully, due to a few rule changes in recent years (limited pickoff throws, bigger bases), the stolen base has become slightly easier to come by. … read more »

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10 Must-Have Pitchers (2026 Fantasy Baseball) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/kyle_bradish_orioles/213x119.jpg
10 Must-Have Pitchers (2026 Fantasy Baseball)
By Frank Ammirante on February 5, 2026

It’s fantasy baseball draft season, so it’s time to think about some of our favorite targets. In this article, we share 10 must-have pitchers for 2026 fantasy baseball leagues. You’re able to get each of these pitchers in the third … read more »

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Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft: 10-Team, AL-Only (2026) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/ernie_clement_blue_jays/213x119.jpg
Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft: 10-Team, AL-Only (2026)
By Richard Janvrin on February 4, 2026

The MLB season is quickly approaching, with pitchers and catchers beginning to report for spring training. To get ready, I completed a fantasy baseball mock draft using FantasyPros’ Draft Wizard tool. For my draft slot, I used the randomizer tool … read more »

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8 Sleepers & Breakout Players to Draft (2026 Fantasy Baseball) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/Jac_Caglianone_royals_2-1/213x119.jpg
8 Sleepers & Breakout Players to Draft (2026 Fantasy Baseball)
By Justin Mason on February 3, 2026

Every year we enter our drafts with values and ranks ready to do our best. What separates the good and bad draft decisions is the price points. If we can find players that have yet to break out or are … read more »

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6 Players to Target for Average & OBP (2026 Fantasy Baseball) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/nico_hoerner_cubs/213x119.jpg
6 Players to Target for Average & OBP (2026 Fantasy Baseball)
By Josh Shepardson on February 2, 2026

Every hitter in fantasy baseball drafts can’t stuff the stat sheet. As a result, sometimes gamers must target specific statistics. The following hitters are targets for gamers in need of batting average or on-base percentage (OBP) help. Fantasy Baseball Draft … read more »

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Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft: 12-Team, Early Pick (2026) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/cole_ragans_royals/213x119.jpg
Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft: 12-Team, Early Pick (2026)
By Ari Koslow on February 2, 2026

We will be running a fantasy baseball mock draft using FantasyPros’ Draft Wizard tool. For this mock draft, I want to focus on drafting starting pitchers early. We’ll draft for a 12-team, head-to-head points league with the following rosters: 1-C, … read more »

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5 Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets: Quality Starts Leagues (2026) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/nick_pivetta_padres_2-1/213x119.jpg
5 Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets: Quality Starts Leagues (2026)
By Austin Lowell on January 31, 2026

With wins becoming such an unstable statistic to measure a pitcher’s success, many fantasy baseball leagues have shifted toward quality starts. While run support is largely out of a pitcher’s control, allowing three or fewer runs over six innings usually … read more »

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Should You Draft a Pitcher in Round 1? (2026 Fantasy Baseball) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/paul_skenes_pirates_10/213x119.jpg
Should You Draft a Pitcher in Round 1? (2026 Fantasy Baseball)
By Corey Pieper on January 30, 2026

If you clicked on this article expecting a yes or no answer, I’m sorry to disappoint you. In the words of Obi-Wan Kenobi, “Only a Sith deals in absolutes.” There are so many nuances in fantasy baseball that rarely, if … read more »

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Fantasy Baseball Draft & Hold League Primer (2026) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/mason_miller_padres_1-1/213x119.jpg
Fantasy Baseball Draft & Hold League Primer (2026)
By Frank Ammirante on January 30, 2026

We’re in the midst of fantasy baseball draft season, especially in draft & hold leagues. These are much deeper formats consisting of more rounds than usual. You draft a massive roster because there are no waiver wire pickups in these … read more »

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10 Pitchers to Avoid: Do Not Draft (2026 Fantasy Baseball) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/chase_burns_reds_5-1/213x119.jpg
10 Pitchers to Avoid: Do Not Draft (2026 Fantasy Baseball)
By Justin Mason on January 29, 2026

Every year, fantasy baseball leagues are lost because of busts, either due to injury or underwhelming performances. Sometimes these issues are unavoidable, but sometimes there are red flags we ignore. Here are 10 pitchers at their current National Fantasy Baseball … read more »

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