Eric Samulski

Starting pitcher draft strategy for 2026 fantasy baseball Eric Samulski discusses his strategy for drafting starting pitchers in 12-team leagues

How should you approach drafting starting pitchers in fantasy baseball this season? I walk you through my entire strategy, with specific player examples, for 12-team leagues @rotoworld-bb.bsky.social www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/base...

Can young guns like Sal Stewart and Chase Burns help get the Reds to the next level? What should we expect from Sal Stewart and Chase Burns in 2026? Is Burns adding new pitches?

I talked with Sal Stewart and Chase Burns about what they learned in their MLB debuts last season and how they can use those lessons to propel their team to old heights in 2026 @rotoworld-bb.bsky.social www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/can...

Matt McLain without an absolute LASER home run here off Jameson Taillon. 412 feet at 109.2 mph off the bat. He has looked good this spring and looks much healthier than last season

Emmet Sheehan, River Ryan look to put injuries behind them to round out Dodgers' rotation Is Emmet Sheehan in for a breakout season? Can River Ryan return from injury to recapture his old form?

Could injuries open up spots in the Dodgers rotation for both Emmet Sheehan and River Ryan? I spoke to both about their goals for the season and how they've worked to get back to the pitchers they were before injuries @rotoworld-bb.bsky.social www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/emm...

What is Pull Air%, and how can it help identify fantasy baseball hitters to target and avoid? Why do pulled fly balls matter so much, and which hitters could be in for power breakouts because of it?

Can we use Pull Air% to find undervalued power hitters? I dug into the data to try to uncover a few @rotoworld-bb.bsky.social www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/base...

Yeah, 90 mph average exit velo is good. Zone contact has been low but it’s a super small sample. Just encouraging people to look beyond the HR, even if you still like it

You too

Also a valid response

Thank you. Not suggesting all of these guys are overvalued or in for bad seasons, but just a reminder that we often need to look beyond the highlights we see on social media.

Just some larger context for spring stats:

Konnor Griffin has 3 HRs. He’s 3-for-15

Taj Bradley has 9 K in 5 IP. He’s allowed 6 ER on 11 hits.

Chase Burns had 11 whiffs in 2.1 IP. He has 5 BB in 4.1 IP.

Not cold water but just a reminder to look beyond the highlights

Jack Leiter's mental development helps drive the physical development he needs for a breakout Could Jack Leiter enjoy a breakout season in 2026? What new pitch is he throwing that could help?

What's the next step in Jack Leiter's development? The 25-year-old spoke about his improved mental approach to the game and how that's helping him develop a new pitch for his arsenal @rotoworld-bb.bsky.social www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/jac...

Jake Burger's injury-filled season led to a revamped approach heading into 2026 Can Jake Burger bounce back in 2026? Why a new approach change could lead to more power production

I spoke with Jake Burger about how he responded to his injury-plagued 2025 season and both the mechanical and mental adjustments he made to get back to his power production in 2026 @rotoworld-bb.bsky.social www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/jak...

Starting pitcher draft values for 2026 fantasy baseball: Andrew Painter, Zach Eflin, more Which starting pitchers going at the end of drafts have top 25 upside?

Every year, 20% of the top 25 starting pitchers in 12-team leagues are undrafted pitchers. Which starting pitchers have the tools to do that in 2026? I dug in for @rotoworld-bb.bsky.social and gave you 9 potential names www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/base...

Breakout hitters for 2026 fantasy baseball: Can Jac Caglianone, Cam Smith, more make a leap? Eric Samulski looks at hitters who could break out in their second season in the majors.

Which second-year hitters are due for a Ben Rice or Addison Barger-type second-year breakout? I discussed 13 potential candidates here before deciding on my one breakout choice @rotoworld-bb.bsky.social www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/base...

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Fantasy baseball post hype hitters: Can Evan Carter, Jordan Lawlar finally break through? Eric Samulski covers ten post-hype hitters who could re-capture value in fantasy baseball this year

Which former top prospect hitters are we writing off too soon? I covered 10 young hitters I think could be a value this season in fantasy baseball @rotoworld-bb.bsky.social www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/base...

Thank you. I appreciate that

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What makes a top 25 starting pitcher? Do Nolan McLean or Nick Pivetta have a case? What did the top 25 starting pitchers in 2025 have in common? Who could sneak into the top 25 in 2026?

What does it take to be a top 25 starting pitcher in fantasy baseball, and who are the best bets to finish as one this year? I gave a presentation on this at First Pitch Arizona and then turned it into an article @rotoworld-bb.bsky.social www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/base...

Agreed. Stats are great but the stats and metrics and data are part of a story. You need to know how the pieces fit

Fantasy baseball draft season advice: don’t draft players b/c a fantasy analyst likes them or hypes them up. Use our content as a PART of the discussion. Read/hear the analysis. See what rings true and false. Compare that to your gut feel. Then draft guys you STILL like after that

2026 Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell: Can you rely on Zack Wheeler and Pablo López after injury? A look at who to trust in fantasy baseball in 2026, as many starting pitchers return from injury.

Which injured starting pitchers can you trust for fantasy baseball in 2026? I break down each injury question and discuss whether I'm buying in or not @rotoworld-bb.bsky.social www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/base...

Fantasy Baseball Post-Hype Starting Pitchers: Can Bryce Miller, Reid Detmers provide value? Which starting pitchers who disappointed last season can bounce back for fantasy managers in 2026?

Which post-hype starting pitchers could provide sneaky value during the 2026 fantasy baseball season? I dug into a few names here @rotoworld-bb.bsky.social www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/base...

As a Bills fan, this is about as “If only…” a Super Bowl as there has been since losing the 4 in a row

2026 Fantasy Baseball First Base Rankings: Can you still trust Freddie Freeman and Matt Olson? Complete first base rankings with 2026 projections and player-by-player analysis.

Spring training is just around the corner, so it's time to begin our fantasy baseball prep. We'll start with our @rotoworld-bb.bsky.social staff rankings for FIRST BASE. Can you put Nick Kurtz ahead of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? Can you still trust the "old guard" here? www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/base...

Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings 2026: Bryan Woo, Eury Pérez rise up in top 150 SP list Eric Samulski ranks his top 150 starting pitchers for 2026.

Spring training is almost here, so it's time for my TOP 150 STARTING PITCHERS for the 2026 fantasy baseball season. Which electric rookie would I draft first? Can we believe in currently injured aces? I have blurbs on all of them @rotoworld-bb.bsky.social www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/base...

Way-Too-Early Fantasy Football Mock Draft 2026: Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson lead the way From Gibbs and Bijan to Chase and Puka, Rotoworld's way-too-early 2026 fantasy football mock draft sets the first-round debate.

The boys and I @rotoworld-fb.bsky.social got together for a Way-Too-Early fantasy football mock draft. Just a mini five-rounder to get the blood flowing. I broke down some of the picks here:

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Fantasy Football Defense (DST) Week 16 Rankings and Streamers Not gonna lie, I feel pretty good about how these rankings performed in Week 15.

Fantasy Football DST rankings are LIVE for Week 16. The Eagles and Texans look like smash plays. Can you play the Rams and Seahawks against one another? Can you trust the Vikings or Chiefs? I cover all of that and more @rotoworld-fb.bsky.social www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/foot...

Week 15 Recap Show: Game-by-Game Review 2025-2026 Podcast Episode · Rotoworld Football Show – Fantasy Football · 12/15/2025 · 2h 1m

Monday morning means the most actionable pod around. The @rotoworld-fb.bsky.social team breaks down our games from Sunday to help you win a title @rotopat.bsky.social @dennycarter.bsky.social @riversmccown.bsky.social @zkffb.bsky.social @crawfordchrisv.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

It’s kind of funny to watch MLB fanbases crash out after like four key free agents in total have been signed. There is so much time left in the offseason to determine if your favorite team is gonna be good or terrible