Matt Brandon

Joined: Jan 27, 2025

Matt Brandon has spent more than a decade in the fantasy sports and sports media world, with stops at Scout Media, CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, DrRoto.com, Fantasy SP, FullTime Fantasy, and several other industry staples. A three-time Top-10 finisher in FantasyPros’ national rankings competition, Brandon has also captured multiple major DFS tournament wins on FanDuel and DraftKings. His true expertise lies in season-long fantasy football and fantasy basketball, along with sports betting analysis. A lifelong New Yorker, he proudly bleeds blue for his Giants, Knicks, Rangers, and Mets. Brandon also covers Major League Baseball, with a particular focus on the Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, and Philadelphia Phillies

San Diego Padres pitcher Mason Miller (22) delivers during the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Wrigley Field.

Rankings

Fantasy baseball 2026 outfield rankings: Roman Anthony breakout outlook, Riley Greene power surge, Jackson Merrill five-category value, projections, ADP analysis, and advanced metrics.

Texas Rangers left fielder Wyatt Langford (36) rounds the bases after he hits a home run against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at Globe Life Field.

Rankings

Fantasy baseball 2026 outfield rankings: Wyatt Langford breakout outlook, Brent Rooker’s power floor, advanced metrics, NFBC ADP value, and category projections.

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (5) bats during the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

Rankings

Fantasy baseball shortstop rankings 2026: Corey Seager, Trevor Story, and Bo Bichette ADP values, projections, risk analysis, and draft strategy.

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) points skyward after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

Trade Analysis

Fantasy baseball shortstop sleepers for 2026: Geraldo Perdomo and Jeremy Peña ADP value, projections, advanced metrics, and five-category upside.

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (5) hits a single to drive in a run against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning at Truist Park.

Rankings

Fantasy baseball SS rankings: CJ Abrams breakout potential vs. Mookie Betts rebound outlook, projections, ADP value, and 2026 draft strategy.

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (7) hits an RBI single against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth inning during game two of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Citizens Bank Park.

Rankings

Fantasy baseball SS rankings: Trea Turner vs. Zach Neto outlook, projections, ADP value, and 2026 five-category impact for draft season.

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) gestures to the crowd after hitting a two-run homer in the second inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.

Rankings

2026 fantasy baseball shortstop rankings: Elly De La Cruz, Gunnar Henderson, and Francisco Lindor ADP, projections, stat trends, and draft strategy.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts in the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre.

Rankings

2026 fantasy baseball DH rankings and outlooks for Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Schwarber, Yordan Alvarez, Christian Yelich, and Ivan Herrera with projections, ADP value, and draft strategy.

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg (11) scores during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Rankings

Jordan Westburg vs. Noelvi Marte fantasy baseball outlook for 2026, with ADP value, breakout projections, playing-time battles, and category upside.

Chicago Cubs Alex Bregman (3) hits live batting practice during spring training camp at Sloan Park.

Rankings

Alex Bregman’s steady four-category profile and Eugenio Suárez’s elite power upside define one of the key corner-infield decisions in the 2026 fantasy baseball middle rounds.

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) throws to first base during the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

Rankings

Austin Riley vs. Maikel Garcia fantasy baseball outlook for 2026, including ADP value, projections, power vs. speed strategy, and which 3B to draft.

Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Jose Ramirez (11) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of game one of a double header at Target Field.

Rankings

Fantasy baseball 3B rankings for 2026: José Ramírez vs. Junior Caminero vs. Manny Machado, with ADP values, projections, category impact, and draft strategy.

Matt Brandon

Joined: Jan 27, 2025

2026 Fantasy Baseball Closer Rankings: Mason Miller, Edwin Diaz Lead Top 5 Relievers

Best 2026 Fantasy Baseball Closers Not Named Mason Miller or Edwin Diaz

2026 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Jakob Marsee vs. Teoscar Hernández vs. Andy Pages

Fantasy Baseball OF Rankings: Cody Bellinger, Jarren Duran, Byron Buxton Breakdown

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Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Roman Anthony vs. Riley Greene vs. Jackson Merrill

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Should You Draft Wyatt Langford or Brent Rooker in 2026 Fantasy Baseball Leagues?

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2026 Fantasy Baseball Shortstop Values: Corey Seager, Trevor Story & Bo Bichette

Trade Analysis

Should You Draft Geraldo Perdomo or Jeremy Peña in 2026 Fantasy Baseball?

Rankings

2026 Fantasy Baseball Shortstop Debate: Should You Draft CJ Abrams or Mookie Betts?

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Trea Turner vs. Zach Neto: Fantasy Baseball Shortstop Rankings, Projections & ADP

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Best 2026 Fantasy Baseball Shortstops Not Named Bobby Witt Featuring Elly De La Cruz

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Fantasy Baseball Top 5 Designated Hitters Featuring Shohei Ohtani & Kyle Schwarber

Should You Select Jordan Westburg or Noelvi Marte in 2026 Fantasy Baseball Drafts?

2026 Fantasy Baseball Third Baseman Rankings: Alex Bregman vs. Eugenio Suárez

Should You Draft Austin Riley or Maikel Garcia in 2026 Fantasy Baseball Leagues?

2026 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Jose Ramirez vs. Junior Caminero vs. Manny Machado