Whether you are trying fantasy baseball for the first time or are an experienced vet, the 2026 ESPN fantasy baseball draft guide has everything you need to help you crush your drafts.
From rankings and mock drafts to sleepers, breakouts and who you should — or should not — draft, we’ve got you covered from every angle, all in one convenient place.
This draft guide will be updated frequently, so keep checking in for more insight, analysis, and projections.
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Rankings, cheat sheets, mock drafts
ESPN expert rankings: Points leagues | Head-to-head categories/rotisserie
Cheat sheet central: Printable PDFs to take to your draft
The 2026 ESPN Cheat Sheet: You’ve read their names all preseason long, it’d be a shame to forget them now
Dynasty rankings: Top 300 players for 2026 and beyond
Prospect rankings: Kiley McDaniel ranks rookies for 2026 fantasy value
“The Perfect Draft” — Our experts reveal the ideal outcome for the first two rounds of a 10-teamer from each slot’s POV
Mock draft No. 1 (ESPN points leagues)
Round-by-round picks and a roster snapshot of all 10 teams from our Feb. 10 mock
Mock draft No. 2 (ESPN category-based leagues)
Round-by-round picks and a roster snapshot of all 10 teams from our March 3 mock
Mock draft No. 3 (ESPN points leagues)
Round-by-round picks and a roster snapshot of all 10 teams from our March 16 mock
Fantasy baseball 101
A lapsed fan’s guide to fantasy baseball in 2026
Haven’t been paying attention this offseason? Eric Karabell catches you up
Nine tips to help you win your league
Tristan H. Cockcroft with strategies and angles that will make you a more competitive player
Everything you need to play, draft and run a league
Tristan H. Cockcroft lists the players he wants on as many fantasy teams as possible
Tools of the trade: How to use the ESPN fantasy app to your advantage
Tips for newcomers on how to best use the tools available in ESPN’s fantasy baseball game
Advice and expert intel
Read the warning label before drafting these guys
Who does Tristan H. Cockcroft think will underachieve in 2026? We have the names
20 must-have fantasy baseball draft picks for 2026
Tristan H. Cockcroft’s list of overlooked pitchers with the skills to shine in 2026
2026’s ‘Do Draft’ list: Go get Webb, Freeman and more
Eric Karabell wants these guys on his 2026 fantasy teams. You should too
Kings of Command: Nine fantasy breakout pitchers to draft late
Tristan H. Cockcroft’s list of overlooked pitchers with the skills to shine in 2026
Do NOT Draft: Why PCA, Seager and others could ruin your season
Eric Karabell warns you to steer clear of these players in 2026
Bold predictions for every team: American League | National League
Eric Karabell plants his flag with some bold fantasy-relevant predictions
Jeff Passan’s MLB season preview: Predictions, fantasy tips, more
From Vladdy to Arraez: 33 players who jump out for 2026
Tristan H. Cockcroft highlights the players — and stats — that have grabbed his attention
Should you avoid drafting players taking part in the WBC?
Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at the history of the WBC and how it has impacted fantasy
Don’t forget these injured players on draft day
Eric Karabell’s list of guys to keep on your radar for the last few rounds of your drafts
News or noise: What’s the fantasy baseball impact from news around MLB?
Hearing a lot of buzz, but don’t know what to make of it? Here’s where you should turn
Park factors: What is the true fantasy impact of where MLB teams call home?
Todd Zola breaks down what makes MLB stadiums favor pitching versus hitting
Fantasy baseball’s $100 man: Why you need to break the bank for Ohtani
Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses how much should you bid on fantasy’s top player
Top players to watch this spring: Acuna, Strider lead list
Eric Karabell outlines players in interesting new situations most likely to have fantasy impact in 2026
What to expect from Murakami, Okamoto, Imai and others
Todd Zola dives into the statistics to set expectations
Hot stove: fantasy impact of offseason trades and signings
Expectations for all of the players who have changed teams this winter
MLB betting info: World Series odds | AL futures | NL futures | 2026 Betting guide
Prospect watch
2026 fantasy baseball picks: MLB rookie, prospect rankings
Kiley McDaniel ranks rookie-eligible players for their potential 2026 fantasy contributions
Karabell’s top 10 prospects to consider drafting for 2026 leagues
A gaggle of shortstops leads the list of alluring fantasy newcomers
Ten names to know from the Arizona Fall League
Check out Eric Karabell’s eyewitness account of AFL action
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Looking back on 2025
Which pitchers are MVPs, LVPs of 2025?
The best and the worst fantasy hurlers from last season
Which hitters are MVPs, LVPs of 2025?
Some of the top bats that surprised, for better or worse
