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13 Hitters Experts Love to Draft (2026 Fantasy Baseball) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/Austin_Riley_Braves_1470x600/213x119.jpg
13 Hitters Experts Love to Draft (2026 Fantasy Baseball)
By FantasyPros Staff on March 9, 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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6 Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets: OBP/Points Leagues (2026) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/MIKE_TROUT_ANGELS_1-1/213x119.jpg
6 Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets: OBP/Points Leagues (2026)
By Corey Pieper on March 9, 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 »

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5 Bounce-Back Candidates to Target (2026 Fantasy Baseball) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/jackson_merrill_padres-2/213x119.jpg
5 Bounce-Back Candidates to Target (2026 Fantasy Baseball)
By Nate Miller on March 9, 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 »

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5 Overvalued Fantasy Baseball Draft Picks to Avoid on CBS https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/brandon_lowe_pirates_1-1/213x119.jpg
5 Overvalued Fantasy Baseball Draft Picks to Avoid on CBS
By Chase Davis on March 9, 2026

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 »

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2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Rankings: Expert Picks & Predictions https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/bryan_woo_mariners_1470_650_6-1/213x119.jpg
2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Rankings: Expert Picks & Predictions
By FantasyPros Staff on March 9, 2026

It can be helpful to get an early sense of where the experts stand in terms of initial fantasy baseball draft rankings. We’ll have you covered as we approach the spring and new season, but for now let’s take a … read more »

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Fantasy Baseball Sleepers for Stolen Bases (2026) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/jordan_lawlar_diamondbacks_4-1/213x119.jpg
Fantasy Baseball Sleepers for Stolen Bases (2026)
By Josh Shepardson on March 8, 2026

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 »

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Fantasy Baseball Salary Cap Draft Strategy: Stars & Scrubs (2026) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/paul_skenes_pirates-1/213x119.jpg
Fantasy Baseball Salary Cap Draft Strategy: Stars & Scrubs (2026)
By Justin Mason on March 7, 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 »

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10 Players Fantasy Baseball Projections Hate (2026) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/Pete_Crow_Armstrong_Cubs_1/213x119.jpg
10 Players Fantasy Baseball Projections Hate (2026)
By FantasyPros Staff on March 7, 2026

Fantasy baseball projections are useful tools. They establish baselines, identify regression candidates, and remove some emotional bias from the draft room. But projections also miss on players every season. Understanding why fantasy baseball projections dislike these players is just as … read more »

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Fantasy Baseball X Factors for All 30 Teams (2026) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/colson_montgomery_white_sox_2-1/213x119.jpg
Fantasy Baseball X Factors for All 30 Teams (2026)
By Dennis Sosic on March 6, 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 »

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5 Sleepers to Target for Runs (2026 Fantasy Baseball) https://cdn.fantasypros.com/wp-content/images/josh_naylor_mariners/213x119.jpg
5 Sleepers to Target for Runs (2026 Fantasy Baseball)
By Austin Lowell on March 6, 2026

Runs are often the one major offensive stat most overlooked during fantasy baseball drafts. Managers tend to assume that if a player hits enough home runs, posts a high batting average, or racks up stolen bases, the runs will naturally … read more »

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