Many fantasy baseball managers play in point leagues rather than traditional 5x5 roto leagues. At RotoBaller, we've got you covered and continue to provide content on point formats. Today, we focus on SS with our updated 2026 fantasy baseball shortstop rankings for points leagues and head-to-head

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The Pittsburgh Pirates opened last season with a pair of Gold Glove winners on the left side of the infield in shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa and third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes and question marks on the right side.

De La Cruz played a central role in keeping the team in the hunt, helping them clinch a postseason berth on the final day of the regular season. His defensive range at shortstop, paired with his offensive production, stabilized a young roster still finding its identity.

Below are the shortstop tiers for 2026, revealing a position that's as crowded at the top as ever. It's also the position where player values vary the most between formats, so you'll want to pay particularly close attention to the footnotes.

The LSU baseball season is just over a week away and with that comes the start of another title defense for the Tigers. Led by Jay Johnson going into his fifth season at the helm, LSU is as talented as anyone in the country and looking to piece it all together in the coming months.

Astros infielder Jeremy Pena will play for Team Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.