Throughout draft season, fantasy baseball analysts like me concluded that, outside of catcher, third base would be the weakest position in 2026. Nearly a month into the season, the options at the hot corner are even worse than we expected.

Third baseman Max Muncy, 23, hit his way into the 2026 Athletics’ Opening Day lineup this spring. He's hitting .314. He's better on defense at his new position, too.

The New York Yankees are already facing an early-season decision at third base, as Ryan McMahon’s struggles to begin the 2026 season have created an opportunity for Amed Rosario to step into a larger role.

Traditional baseball enthusiasts will tell you that you need defense up the middle and power on the corners. In fantasy baseball, you need statistics that aggregate to determine the winner. It is not real baseball. Today, we looked at, I don’t know ...

The Pittsburgh Pirates may consider upgrading third base before the end of the offseason. Jared Triolo is currently penciled in as the Pirates’ go-to answer at the hot corner. While he showed improvement with the bat in 2025 and is an outstanding ...

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates lack depth at the third base position heading into the upcoming season and one player could help them address that. Jared Triolo is the likely starting third baseman for the Pirates on Opening Day and has done infield ...

Bo Bichette looked like a natural at third base when he charged in and made a smooth bare-handed play and strong throw to get Zach Dezenzo at first to end the top of the third. There have been questions about Bichette’s arm as he makes the move from ...

PORT ST. LUCIE — Bo Bichette entered Saturday’s Grapefruit League game eager to see what he was facing at third base. A career shortstop who hasn’t played third base since travel ball, Bichette has to see how deep he wants to play, he has to figure ...

Lombard, who is off to a hot start in Double A, sees himself as more than a shortstop. Meanwhile, McMahon has struggled mightily.