MUST ADD Players Playoffs Week 1! | Fantasy Baseball 2026

Fantasy baseball playoffs kick off with surprise breakout performances as low-owned players like Lars Nootbaar (Arizona Diamondbacks), Drew Gilbert (San Francisco Giants), and Cody Clemens (Minnesota Twins) heat up at just the right time. Can these under-the-radar bats give you the edge in crucial matchup weeks? Matthew Ahne spotlights their surge, digging into key stats—barrel rates, hard-hit percentages, and lineup versatility—to uncover whether their hot streaks will continue or fade.

Pitching streamers also take center stage, with Patrick Sandoval (Boston Red Sox), Bryce Miller (Seattle Mariners), and Landon Raup (San Francisco Giants) primed for favorable matchups against slumping offenses. Onan breaks down why these arms are poised for success, weighing recent trends and statistical advantages. Plus, can't-miss waiver wire tips and a look at buzzworthy prospects like Christian Moore (Los Angeles Angels) round out this action-packed playoff prep. Who’s your must-add to survive and advance?

00:00 Analyzing player performance stats

05:10 Evaluating a baseball player's potential

08:15 Fantasy baseball injury fill-ins

11:56 Analyzing Christian Moore's Potential

16:08 Keeping an eye on Christian Moore

17:20 Seattle's struggling offense stats

23:14 Analyzing Boston's recent struggles

24:04 Fantasy baseball pitching analysis

29:01 Player's pitching strengths analysis

31:13 Promoting Breakout Fantasy Sports