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Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Wednesday: Shane Smith looks to bounce back

Everything you need to know to set your fantasy baseball lineups for Wednesday's MLB action.

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Forecaster for the rest of Week 1: March 30-April 5

Set your lineups for the week ahead in fantasy baseball with our preview featuring pitcher rankings, hitter ratings and schedule observations.

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Free agent pickups: Don't hesitate to add Sal Stewart

Many top rookies made a big early impression, but it's one who debuted late last season who is most available.

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Closer stock watch: Don't run from Carlos Estevez just yet

Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped and more.

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2026 ESPN Fantasy Baseball draft guide: Rankings, tips, strategy, stats and more

All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2026 fantasy baseball season.

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Ultimate MLB season preview: Fantasy tips, players to target on each team

Opening Day is approaching fast -- and Jeff Passan has everything you need to know covered.

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PLAYERS TO AVOID ⛔

Potential busts to avoid in 2026

Who does Tristan H. Cockcroft think will underachieve in 2026? We have the names to steer clear of when drafting your rosters.

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Eric Karabell's 'Do not draft' list

Eric Karabell identifies the players unlikely to be on his roster this season due to too much risk, too much hype or not enough at-bats.

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PLAYERS TO TARGET 🎯

What do the first two rounds of a perfect fantasy baseball draft look like?

Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell reveal the ideal outcome for the first two rounds of a 10-team draft from any starting draft position.

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Eric Karabell's 'Do draft' value list

Eric Karabell wants these guys on his 2026 fantasy teams. You should too.

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ESPN's final points-league mock draft for 2026

Check out the results of our final fantasy baseball head-to-head points mock draft of 2026, featuring round-by-round picks and a snapshot of the rosters of all 10 teams.

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Category-based, roto-style mock draft for 2026

Check out the results of our fantasy baseball roto/head-to-head categories mock draft of 2026, featuring round-by-round picks and a snapshot of the rosters of all 10 teams.

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CRYSTAL BALL FOR 2026 🔮

A Brewer goes 30/30? A Giant wins the batting title? Bold predictions for every NL team

Eric Karabell makes bold fantasy-relevant predictions for each of the 15 National League teams.

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An Athletic hits 50 homers? Four Royals hit 30? Bold predictions for every AL team

Eric Karabell makes bold fantasy-relevant predictions for each of the 15 American League teams.

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MORE TO HELP YOU PREPARE

Kings of Command: Nine breakout pitchers to draft late

Which overlooked pitchers have the skills to come up with a big season? Tristan H. Cockcroft presents his annual look at MLB's "Kings of Command."

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33 players that jump out for 2026, from Vladdy to Arraez

Tristan H.Cockcroft highlights the players -- and stats -- that have grabbed his attention heading into the fantasy baseball season.

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    Fantasy sports is a multi-billion dollar industry. Take a look at the game's inception and its "founding fathers," who never foresaw how their creation would take off and ultimately leave them behind. Stream on ESPN+.