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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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25 Players the Experts Draft & Avoid (2026 Fantasy Baseball) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/austin_riley_braves_5-1/213x119.jpg
25 Players the Experts Draft & Avoid (2026 Fantasy Baseball)
By FantasyPros Staff on January 30, 2026

When preparing for your fantasy baseball drafts, knowing which players to target and others to avoid is important. The amount of information available can be overwhelming, so a great way to condense the data and determine players to draft and … read more »

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Fantasy Baseball Risers & Fallers (2026) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/matt_shaw_cubs_3-1/213x119.jpg
Fantasy Baseball Risers & Fallers (2026)
By FantasyPros Staff on January 30, 2026

Free agency movement in MLB creates fantasy baseball risers and fallers in terms of draft values. The most straightforward players who fall into those camps are players who changed teams. All three winners in this article will play for new … 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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Position Scarcity Strategy & Draft Advice (2026 Fantasy Baseball) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/jose_ramirez_guardians_1-1/213x119.jpg
Position Scarcity Strategy & Draft Advice (2026 Fantasy Baseball)
By Brett Ussery on January 29, 2026

Position scarcity in fantasy baseball isn’t simply about filling your roster — it’s about understanding the drop‑off in production from the top players at a position to the middle and lower tiers. Owners who follow this strategy can draft more … read more »

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4 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values to Target (2026) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/Wilyer_Abreu_red_sox_1-1/213x119.jpg
4 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values to Target (2026)
By FantasyPros Staff on January 29, 2026

If you’re drafting for 2026 and you want profit in the outfield, you don’t need to get cute. You just need to draft players whose cost bakes in too much pessimism. On a recent episode of the FantasyPros Baseball Podcast, … read more »

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6 MLB Free Agency Winners & Losers (2026 Fantasy Baseball) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/full_585462/213x119.jpg
6 MLB Free Agency Winners & Losers (2026 Fantasy Baseball)
By Josh Shepardson on January 28, 2026

Free agency movement in MLB creates winners and losers for fantasy baseball. The most straightforward players who fall into those camps are players who changed teams. All three winners in this article will play for new teams in 2026, and … read more »

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Fantasy Baseball Value-Based Drafting Primer & Advice (2026) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/Yordan_Alvarez_astros_12-1/213x119.jpg
Fantasy Baseball Value-Based Drafting Primer & Advice (2026)
By Frank Ammirante on January 28, 2026

With the fantasy football season over, it’s time to start thinking about fantasy baseball. It’s never too early to draft, as you’re able to find value on younger players before they start getting hyped during spring training. Below are 25 … read more »

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