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6 Upside Fantasy Baseball Closers Breaking Out? Brandyn Garcia, Bryan Abreu, Hogan Harris, Jonathan Loaisiga, Jacob Webb, Tyler Wells
The closer carousel was quite busy this past week as the Arizona Diamondbacks demoted veteran Paul Sewald from the role, and several shakeups occurred in Kansas City and Pittsburgh as the "primary" options have begun to struggle. Below, we will look at six high-leverage relief pitchers who have begun to see their fantasy value increase […]
Frank Ammirante's Fantasy Football League Winners: 5 Must-Draft Players (2026)
We often think of late-round picks who smash ADP as league winners in fantasy football. While those late-round hammers are great, it's also important to nail your early round picks. Those can be league winners as well. Just think about Puka Nacua last year. That's what we're focusing on in my league winners column: early […]
11 Must-Stash Fantasy Baseball Prospects? Joshua Baez, George Lombard, Cooper Ingle, Cam Cannarella, Zac Veen, River Ryan, Luke Adams, Angel Genao, Charlie Condon, Jacob Melton, Kaelen Culpepper
During the first half of the season, managers have seen many prospects such as Payton Tolle, Carson Benge, and Cole Carrigg emerge as reliable fantasy assets and viable options in all standard leagues. In this piece, we will spotlight 11 prospects on the rise who could make a massive impact in fantasy down the stretch. […]
Updated Superflex Rookie Rankings for Fantasy Football (2026)
With just over a month to go until the 2026 regular season begins, there is limited time for rookie drafts to take place, and those of you who have waited this late into the offseason to draft have more information to work with. We're here to help you make the right pick every time with […]
Nick Mariano's Closer Rankings and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 19)
The All-Star break is over, the trade deadline approaches, and the sprint to the finish line commences this weekend. This column brings you my updated fantasy baseball closer rankings for Week 19 of 2026, with tiered closer rankings and relievers to add across all league types. Andy Smith is filling in for Nick Mariano for the […]
Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 19 - Redraft Leagues (2026)
The trade deadline is only a few days away, which means we should see several top prospects make their major league debuts soon. The Detroit Tigers have already kicked things off by calling up their No. 1 prospect, outfielder Max Clark. If another wave of promotions doesn't come before the deadline, expect it in mid-August, […]
Fantasy Baseball Sell-Highs: Overachievers to Trade Away? (Week 19)
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of overachievers to trade away. Each week of the fantasy baseball season, we look at which star players are sell-high candidates. Last week, we dove into players like Justin Wrobleski, Josh Naylor, and Riley O'Brien. For this week, we will dive into four players fantasy managers must get rid […]
Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 19)
Welcome back to the Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 19 of the 2026 MLB regular season. The goal of this article is to highlight players who could be getting hot, review current active hitting streaks, and look at recent leaders in batting average, isolated power (ISO), stolen bases, and more. With the trade […]
Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Hitters and Pitchers (Week 18)
We're officially past the two-thirds mark of the MLB season. Four months in the rear-view mirror and two months still to go. This is the time of year when certain managers will take their foot off the gas pedal. Don't be one of those managers. Keep your foot on the gas and make the necessary […]
Worst College Football Head Coaches Since 2010: Power Five Schools
There have been several swing-and-miss hires in college football over the years. Some schools have to hit the coaching carousel more than others due to whiffs on hires. Getting the right guy in the door is incredibly important to set the tone for a college football program. Since 2010, there have been over 200 coaches […]
Fantasy Football Running Back Draft Targets: Offensive Line Risers (2026)
Before the NFL season begins, you're going to read a lot of fantasy football analysis that focuses on which running backs will be the best targets on draft day. Most of these articles will focus on factors such as a back's projected role in their offense, projected touch volume, passing-game work, and goal-line carries. And […]
Saturday Nights That Echo Still: A Reflection on the Conclusion of Hockey Night in Canada
"Hello, Canada, and hockey fans in the United States and Newfoundland." For nearly a century, those words belonged not just to Foster Hewitt, but to all of us. Spoken for the first time on November 12, 1931, during the General Motors Hockey Broadcast, they became more than an introduction to a hockey game. They were […]
Every MLB Team's Greatest Manager of All Time - One Selection From All 30 Clubs
During the sport's lengthy history, we have seen many managers not only emerge as the greatest to ever lead a team, but also almost become integral to a given team's history. In this piece, we will name every MLB team's greatest manager of all time. Read ahead as we highlight the greatest manager of all […]
3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Franklin Arias, Cam Cannarella, Theo Gillen
Over the first half, managers have seen many top prospects earn the call to the majors and make an impact, like Pittsburgh's Konnor Griffin and New York's A.J. Ewing. In this piece, we will look at three of the hottest prospects in the entire minor leagues, including two surging hitters who have recently earned the […]
Is Ricky Pearsall Out for the Season? Injury Update for Fantasy Football (2026)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) is the first major injury to fall in training camp, which immediately shakes up his fantasy value. Pearsall didn't miss a single game in his collegiate career due to injury, but his path to fantasy football relevance has been rocky, and the latest injury further complicates his outlook. […]
5 Fantasy Football Rookie Busts: Redraft Avoids (2026)
Rookies are some of the most important players in fantasy football. In dynasty leagues, they drive rookie drafts and shape the future of a roster. In redraft leagues, they frequently become league-winning picks by beating their ADP or emerging as impact waiver wire additions. Even with more fantasy football content than ever in 2026, rookies […]
Scott Engel's Fantasy Football Quarterback Draft Rankings: The King's Expert Strategies
We are about to head into the biggest draft month of the fantasy football season, so it is time to start rolling out my 2026 rankings by position. Here I share my latest top 30 at publish time, along with strategic recommendations in one-QB and superflex leagues. My full rankings, which go even deeper than […]
Updated Fantasy Football Rookie Wide Receiver Rankings (2026): Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, De'Zhaun Stribling, Omar Cooper Jr., more
While the 2026 NFL Draft class isn't viewed as strong for fantasy football, the wide receiver spot is deep, and there should be plenty of first-year players that make an impact. To help you with your rookie and dynasty drafts, we're back with our updated rookie wide receiver rankings for fantasy football. The updated 2026 rookie […]
Fantasy Football Early-Round Overvalued Draft Picks (QB, RB, WR, TE)
This premium article is part of our 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's easy to get caught up in the […]
5 Fantasy Football Running Back Sleepers, Draft Targets: League-Winning Value Picks (2026)
Running backs are perhaps the most important position to nail in fantasy drafts. Elite options are scarce, and the best backs are very consistent, providing your fantasy team with much less volatility than wide receivers. A strong running back stable can make or break your season. Given the scarcity of solid options at the position, […]
Fantasy Football League-Losing Picks: 5 Early Round Draft Avoids for 2026
The 2026 NFL season is fast approaching. Fantasy football draft prep is heating up, meaning it's time to dive into my league-losing picks for the upcoming year. Last season, I listed Nico Collins, Brock Bowers, Breece Hall, Jameson Williams, and Courtland Sutton as landmines to avoid. While not all of those players were "league-losing picks," […]
5 Fantasy Football Tight End Sleepers: Undervalued ADP Value Picks for 2026
Most agree there are three elite tight ends in fantasy football this season, but I would even push it to four. Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, Colston Loveland, and Tyler Warren are all deserving of an early-round pick, but what happens after that? This means in a 12-team league, only 30 percent of the teams will […]
8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Jeremy Pena, Hunter Brown, Robbie Ray, More
Welcome to another midweek edition of Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers for Week 18 of the 2026 season! In this piece, I’ll take a look at Jeremy Pena, Hunter Brown, Robbie Ray, and more! We're approaching the trade deadline, so that's a theme in this article. We'll consider players who have a chance at being […]
Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 18
July will officially be in the books in a few days, leaving us with only two months left of the 2026 MLB season. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball advice to help bolster your team with our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 18—July 27 through August 2 — in […]
5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 18
Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our Bargain Basement Hitters for Week 18 of the fantasy baseball season. We're in the thick of the stretch run now, so it's time to boost our teams with some helpful pickups. The focus for this week is on players with seven games on the schedule. As always, we […]