One of the great scams commonly perpetrated by fantasy analysts (or at least by me) is to write after-the-fact draft recaps in which we craft an ex post facto strategy to fit whatever roster we have built.

Do fans want a salary cap? Which side do they blame for the payroll disparity? 14,500 of you let us know your feelings on the topic of baseball economics. Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Photos: Chandan Khanna / Getty Images, Sean M.

The 2026 MLB season is almost here and that means you’re likely prepping for your fantasy baseball draft. One of the best ways to prepare is to do as many mock drafts as possible. Of course, sometimes it’s tough to find an accurate representation of ...