Eric Samulski

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Bounceback starting pitchers for 2026 fantasy baseball: Can you trust Sandy Alcantara again? Eric Samulski discusses 15 starting pitchers who could be in for better seasons this year than what they showed in 2025.

Which starting pitchers appear primed to bounce back in fantasy baseball after subpar seasons in 2025? I covered over 15 names here @rotoworld-bb.bsky.social www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/base...

So on Tuesday alone we had:

- Bam’s ridiculous 83 point game where they fouled up 30 to get him shots

- Team USA thinking they clinched a bracket spot when they didn’t

- Ravens backing out of a trade to immediately sign another DE

Fun day for sports

People keep saying “I don’t like Trevor Story at his price” or “Can he stay healthy two years in a row?” But Story’s injuries are a fractured wrist from a HBP, Tommy John surgery, and a dislocated shoulder from a diving play. Those are not recurring injuries for a hitter

Hey! Thanks. Yeah, I plan to by the middle of next week

Bounceback hitters for fantasy baseball 2026: Can Oneil Cruz, Matt McLain, regain value? Eric Samulski discusses 36 hitters who could be in for better seasons this year than what they showed in 2025.

Which hitters appear primed to bounce back in fantasy baseball after subpar seasons in 2025? I covered over 30 names here @rotoworld-bb.bsky.social www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/base...

WILD sequence in this Australia-Korea game. Australia needs one run to advance by run differential. Pinch runner falls on a sac bunt & the pitcher doesn’t see. Next batter is Travis Bazzana, who rips an RBI single. Now Australia just needs to put up a zero in Top 9 to advance

Evaluating the top fantasy baseball outfielders Eric Samulski and James Schiano take a look at the elite outfielders in fantasy baseball, examining draft strategies and if fantasy managers should do whatever they can to get a player in the group.

Do you NEED to come away from your fantasy baseball drafts with an elite OF? @jamesschiano.bsky.social and I break down our views on the top-tier guys here @rotoworld-bb.bsky.social www.nbcsports.com/watch/mlb/ev...

My friends back home believe it's the Mamdani effect, and I was made to look more like our new mayor

World Baseball Classic 2026: Can Team USA ride camaraderie to a title? Can Team USA win the World Baseball Classic? Who are the stars of the team?

I wrote about Team USA’s camaraderie and how they hope that (and perhaps the deepest lineup ever) will lead them to Gold in the World Baseball Classic @rotoworld-bb.bsky.social www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/wor...

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

Thank you!

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