Scott Pianowski discusses mistakes made in fantasy baseball drafts for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:32 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Fantasy baseball analyst Scott Pianowski reflects on nine mistakes he made during the 2026 draft season. He highlights underestimating Shohei Ohtani’s performance as a pitcher and failing to account for regression in Will Smith's performance. Pianowski also acknowledges a misjudgment regarding the Red Sox offense and the impact of Roman Anthony's injury, among other errors. The column serves as a learning opportunity for fantasy players to avoid similar pitfalls. Pianowski aims to share these insights to refine decision-making for future drafts.
- •Pianowski underestimated Shohei Ohtani's pitching ability.
- •He ranked Will Smith too high despite regression risks.
- •The Red Sox offense fell significantly from last season.
- •Pianowski did not draft Jordan Walker, a top fantasy performer.
- •He failed to scout the Tampa Bay Rays pitching staff adequately.
- 4:32 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Baseball: Scott Pianowski's 9 (favorite) mistakes for the 2026 season he's ready to learn from
"Fantasy baseball analyst Scott Pianowski comes clean about some mistakes he made this past draft season.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Sep 12, 2026, 5:37 PMDodgers Lineup vs. Marlins: Freddie Freeman Out Again, Josue De Paula Debut
MLB•Sep 12, 2026, 5:27 PMDodgers Reveal Major Role for Josue De Paula After Historic Promotion
MLB•Sep 12, 2026, 5:15 PMDiamondbacks News
MLB•Sep 12, 2026, 4:53 PMYankees news: Aaron Boone's response to postseason clinching scenario
MLB•Sep 12, 2026, 4:45 PMElly De La Cruz Post-Reds Future Made Clear
MLB•Sep 12, 2026, 4:35 PMMets vs. Yankees: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 9/12/26