MLB Draft Advice Fantasy Articles

Let’s run a 12-team, head-to-head, 5×5 category fantasy baseball mock draft using FantasyPros’ Draft Wizard tool. For this fantasy baseball mock draft, we’ll use the following positions: 1-C, 1-1B, 1-2B, 1-3B, 1-SS, 3-OF, 1-UTIL and 7-Pitchers. I will be drafting … read more »

Continue Reading Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft: 12-Team, Early Pick (2026)

When looking for hitting targets in a fantasy baseball points league, always favor on-base percentage (OBP) over batting average. Hits, walks, and hit by pitches all improve a player’s OBP. Those are also the same ways that batters accumulate points. … read more »

Continue Reading 6 Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets: OBP/Points Leagues (2026)

Some players, most actually, just have a bad year during the course of their career. Often, it can be largely attributed to an injury, perhaps multiple. At other times, it can be difficult to explain. Whatever the case, for fantasy … read more »

Continue Reading 5 Bounce-Back Candidates to Target (2026 Fantasy Baseball)

Fantasy baseball draft season is in full swing. Knowing the player pool before your drafts can give you an advantage over your league mates. Each league and fantasy platform has its own tendencies and nuances to navigate. In this article, … read more »

Continue Reading 5 Overvalued Fantasy Baseball Draft Picks to Avoid on CBS

Zero players reached 50 stolen bases last year. Only three players cleared 40 stolen bases in 2025, and 21 players reached at least 30. Fantasy gamers will likely need a handful of players to contribute stolen bases to compete in … read more »

Continue Reading Fantasy Baseball Sleepers for Stolen Bases (2026)

The more common fantasy baseball league type features a traditional snake draft, where you take turns drafting a player one pick at a time in turn. However, the original and best way to play is the salary cap format. Salary … read more »

Continue Reading Fantasy Baseball Salary Cap Draft Strategy: Stars & Scrubs (2026)

The 2026 fantasy baseball season will hinge on players with real volatility. These players can crush their average draft position (ADP) or sink it fast. Their roles, skills or health remain unsettled, and that uncertainty drives their value. Every team … read more »

Continue Reading Fantasy Baseball X Factors for All 30 Teams (2026)

They say you can’t win your fantasy baseball drafts in the first few rounds. That implies you need to win them later. The way to do so is to make targeted selections in the later rounds, when others are simply … read more »

Continue Reading 12 Deep League Targets (2026 Fantasy Baseball)

It’s challenging to overcome a bust in fantasy baseball. No one wants to immediately start behind the 8-ball because they whiffed on an early-round pick. On that note, mid-round and late-round picks can’t be genuine busts, as expectations are lower, … read more »

Continue Reading Fantasy Baseball Busts: Hitters to Avoid (2026)

Gamers can find homers throughout fantasy baseball drafts, including later. The following three players have an average draft pick (ADP) after 204, meaning they’re typically picked after the 17th round in 12-team mixed leagues. The three featured players aren’t flawless. … read more »

Continue Reading 3 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers for Home Runs (2026)