The 2024 MLB regular season is just around the corner. But you know what season is already in full swing? Fantasy baseball draft season — and DraftKings nation is here to be your one-stop shop as you prepare to dominate your leagues this summer. We’ve compiled all of our fantasy baseball preview content into one handy guide you can use before and during your draft, from rankings to position previews to sleepers to busts and everything in between. So keep this tab handy when you’re on the clock, and good luck!
Positional previews/rankings
Chris Landers gives you his top 300 players overall for redraft and dynasty leagues, plus his top players at each position and the top 25 prospects to know this season.
Top 300 overall
Top 25 prospects to know
Catcher
First base
Second base
Third base
Shortstop
Outfield
Starting pitcher
Relief pitcher
Sleepers
These players could be the key to fantasy glory this season. Here are sleepers to target at every position.
Catcher
First base
Second base
Third base
Shortstop
Outfield
Starting pitcher
Relief pitcher
Post-hype sleepers
Second-year breakouts
This year’s version of 2023’s breakout stars
Cheaper alternatives to name brands
One deep sleeper on each team
Busts
Need some players to avoid in your fantasy baseball draft? Jovan Alford has you covered with his top players to avoid at every position.
Catcher
First base
Second base
Third base
Shortstop
Outfield
Starting pitcher
Relief pitcher
Draft strategy
Of course, rankings aren’t enough — we’ve also put together guides for how to navigate each position during your drafts, along with some general tips on draft strategy.
How to approach catcher
How to approach first base
How to approach second base
How to approach third base
How to approach shortstop
How to approach outfield
How to approach starting pitcher
How to approach relief pitcher
Which league format is for you?
Draft rules to live by
What to do with your first-round pick
Best- and worst-case scenarios for every first-rounder
Late helpers and targets for each fantasy category
Can anyone top Acuna at No. 1?
