Fantasy Baseball Awards: MVP, Busts, Breakouts, and Bargains of the 2026 Season

The 162-game grind of the 2026 fantasy baseball season has concluded, and with it comes the final opportunity to assess player performances beyond the standings.

As leagues prepare to crown champions and determine punishments for the last-place finishers, awards are being handed out to recognize the season's top performers and biggest surprises.

Fantasy Alarm's Roto Rage columnist Jarad Wilk and Fantasy Alarm's Howard Bender have delivered their end-of-season awards for the National League and American League, respectively. These honors highlight the Most Valuable Players, significant busts, breakout stars, and bargain picks who significantly impacted fantasy teams throughout the year.

The season's Most Valuable Players were named as Pete Crow-Armstrong for the National League and Yordan Alvarez for the American League.

Awards also recognize players who may have been overlooked or overvalued, providing a comprehensive look at the fantasy landscape from the top down. The recipients of these awards represent a range of player archetypes, from established stars who delivered on high expectations to unheralded players who outperformed their draft positions. Conversely, the busts represent players who failed to meet expectations, often leading to significant disappointment for fantasy managers who invested heavily in them.