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

New York Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger (35) rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game two of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

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.

Miami Marlins infielder Xavier Edwards (9) rounds past third base after an RBI single by catcher Agustin Ramirez (not pictured) against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at loanDepot Park.

Rankings

Xavier Edwards vs. Ozzie Albies fantasy baseball outlook for 2026, including ADP value, category impact, projections, and which second baseman is the better draft target.

Minnesota Twins second base Luke Keaschall (15) runs to third base against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fourth inning at Target Field.

MLB

Luke Keaschall vs. Jackson Holliday fantasy outlook for 2026: projections, ADP value, skills analysis, and which second baseman offers the better draft-day return.

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) drives in a run with a sacrifice fly during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Daikin Park.

Rankings

Jose Altuve or Ceddanne Rafaela for 2026 fantasy baseball? ADP comparison, advanced metrics, projections, regression risk, and second base draft value.

Matt Brandon

Joined: Jan 27, 2025

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Trade Analysis

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

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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

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

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

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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

Should You Draft Xavier Edwards or Ozzie Albies in 2026 Fantasy Baseball Leagues?

Luke Keaschall vs. Jackson Holliday: Fantasy Baseball ADP Battle at Second Base

Jose Altuve vs. Ceddanne Rafaela: 2026 Fantasy Baseball ADP Value at Second Base