Every NFL Team's Safest Fantasy Football Draft Pick - NFC Edition

Picture this. You're on the clock in the third round of your fantasy draft, looking to take a receiver after you reached for running backs in the first two rounds. Your thumb hovers over the "draft" button for two players: one of them being a safe, reliable veteran, the other a rookie with extreme upside […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Watch For Fantasy Baseball - Week 17

Welcome back RotoBallers, the All-Star break is in the rearview mirror. We're heading into Week 18 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season rages on. It would be foolish to proceed without highlighting the top performances from Week 17. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads […]

MLB Trade Deadline Rumors and Updates - Fantasy Baseball Impacts (August 2nd)

The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching. Teams looking for a leg up on their competition will be working the phones before the clock strikes 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2. Don't be surprised to see a significant uptick in trades as the day progresses. With the deadline almost here, let's dive into the rumors […]

George Springer Not Starting Tuesday Versus Rays

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (elbow) won't suit up against the Rays on Tuesday evening. He suffered the injury last Thursday, missed Friday's game, and returned Saturday. However, he was out of the lineup again on Sunday and now misses his second consecutive contest. Springer is slashing an impressive .251/.330/.467 with 18 homers, 47 […]

Giants Acquire J.D. Davis From Mets

The San Francisco Giants are acquiring J.D. Davis and prospects from the New York Mets in exchange for veteran first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf, according to Andy Martino of SNY. Davis has been relegated to mainly serving as the Mets' DH this season, slashing just .238/.324/.359 with four homers, a 9.7 BB%, and a woeful 31.4 […]

Mets Acquire Darin Ruf From Giants

The New York Mets are acquiring veteran first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for infielder J.D. Davis and prospects, according to Andy Martino of SNY. Ruf owns a .216/.328/.373 with 11 homers, a 12.7 BB%, and 27.1 K%. He isn't super valuable defensively but will give the Mets a solid […]

Jase Bowen Showing Progress In Minors

Pittsburgh Pirates outfield prospect Jase Bowen, like many other minor leaguers, suffered from the COVID-19 pandemic because it limited his opportunities to see crucial game action and progress his development in 2020. As a result, he's still in Single-A, though he's certainly knocking on the door of a promotion. The 21-year-old's biggest weakness is his […]

Landon Marceaux Coming Off Fantastic July

Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect Landon Marceaux is a Louisiana State product who was selected in the third round of the 2021 draft. That was the year in which the Halos took all pitchers, and Marceaux had the privilege of being their third choice. After a brutal 3.2 innings of work at the Rookie level […]

Aaron Sabato Displays Power In Minors

Minnesota Twins first base prospect Aaron Sabato is a former first-round pick who has lived up to expectations so far, showing off a phenomenal power tool while also drawing a solid amount of walks. At times, he has appeared to be outmatched, especially when facing fastballs. This has led to a high strikeout rate, which […]

Spencer Stockton Bounces Back With Two Dominant Outings

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Spencer Stockton went undrafted out of Jacksonville in 2019 but has climbed through the lower ranks of affiliated ball since signing with the club. The right-hander, who has seen some rotation work but mostly pitches out of the bullpen, has been fantastic this season, allowing more than two runs in just […]

Joseph Ortiz Coming Off Big Week In Minors

Baltimore Orioles shortstop prospect Joseph Ortiz is a defense-first player with phenomenal glovework and a plus arm. He projects as the Orioles' shortstop of the future, using his fantastic baseball instincts, fluid footwork, and great glove-to-throw skills. He isn't super speedy, but he has enough range to cover the shortstop position adequately. Ortiz has never […]

MLB Trade Deadline Rumors and Updates - Fantasy Baseball Impacts

The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching. Teams looking for a leg up on their competition will be working the phones before the clock strikes 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2. Don't be surprised to see a significant uptick in trades on Monday, then again on Tuesday. With the deadline almost here, let's dive into […]

Quarterback Fantasy Football Rankings - Tiered Ranks and Draft Analysis

Quarterback is such a special position in fantasy football. In fact, leagues are often categorized by how many quarterbacks each team can start. In 1QB leagues, managers must decide whether they want to take a premier player early or focus on the other positions and wait until the later rounds for a signal-caller. In 2QB […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Watch For Fantasy Baseball - Week 16

Welcome back RotoBallers, the All-Star break is in the rearview mirror. We're heading into Week 17 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season rages on. It would be foolish to proceed without highlighting the top performances from Week 16. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads […]

Alex Ramirez Off To Strong Start In Second Half

Outfield prospect Alex Ramirez was the New York Mets' biggest international singing in 2019, agreeing to a $2.05 million deal. The Dominican Republic native continues to be viewed as one of New York's top prospects, boasting impressive running skills that bode well for his production on the basepaths and in center field. He has a […]

Endy Rodriguez Raking In Greensboro

Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Endy Rodriguez is primarily a catcher, though he has spent time at first base, second base, and left field this season. He signed with the New York Mets for just $10,000 in 2018 and found his way to Pittsburgh in the three-team trade that sent Joe Musgrove to the San Diego Padres. […]

Kyle Harrison Fans Nine Consecutive Batters In Latest Start

San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Kyle Harrison, 20, is a talented southpaw who was selected in the third round of the shortened 2020 MLB Draft. One of the draft's most impressive prep pitching prospects, Harrison signed a well-over-slot $2.5 million deal and has since given the Giants plenty of reason to be optimistic about his […]

Michael Toglia Continues To Swat Homers

Colorado Rockies first base prospect Michael Toglia has put on an impressive display of power as of late. The talented switch-hitter can launch the ball over the fence in all parts of the field. Discipline-wise, Toglia has solid vision at the plate but has still shown a tendency to swing and miss due to his […]

Orelvis Martinez Enjoying Strong Start To Second Half

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop prospect Orelvis Martinez is off to an impressive start post-All-Star break. One of the team's best prospects, he boasts good bat speed and more power than you would expect out of an undersized shortstop. Although his home run totals continue to garner plenty of attention, there's no denying that Martinez's discipline […]

Early NFL Preseason Overreactions and Noise for Fantasy Football Drafts - Melvin Gordon, Najee Harris, Nyheim Hines

The month of July has been a busy one. Most NFL free agents have signed contracts, the draft has come and gone, and OTAs are underway. As always, waves upon waves of NFL news will surface as teams continue to practice. Sometimes, digging into these storylines can uncover valuable knowledge that leads to fantasy football […]

Every NFL Team's Safest Fantasy Football Draft Pick - AFC Edition

Picture this. You're on the clock in the third round of your fantasy draft, looking to take a receiver after you reached for running backs in the first two rounds. Your thumb hovers over the "draft" button for two players: one of them being a safe, reliable veteran, the other a rookie with extreme upside […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Watch For Fantasy Baseball Week 15

Welcome back RotoBallers, the All-Star break is upon us. We're heading into Week 16 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season rages on. It would be foolish to proceed without highlighting the top performances from Week 15. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. […]

Anthony Solometo Impresses Out Of Bullpen

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Anthony Solometo is looking good during his second season of pro ball. The Pirates selected the southpaw in the second round last year, signing him to an overslot $2.8 million deal that lured him away from his commitment to North Carolina. He has a mid-90s fastball that is known for its […]

Yoelqui Cespedes Does A Little Bit Of Everything

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Yoelqui Cespedes signed with the team in 2021 and has strung together a couple of solid seasons. He has great bat speed and an ability to put the ball in play, though there's also hope that his power will improve over the next few years. With that said, Cespedes' walk […]

Ben Brown Strikes Out 13 In Shutout

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitching prospect Ben Brown was selected in the 33rd round of the 2017 draft. Although his path to High-A has taken a while, he still has plenty of value in store. Not only has Brown defied the odds of a 33rd-rounder and posted great numbers in the minors, but he's also just […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Makes History Following Promotion

Minnesota Twins corner infield prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand is coming off another strong week of hitting. Selected in the fourth round of last year's draft, the infielder has hit just as well in the minors as he did in college ball (if not better). He owns a good approach at the plate with an impressive knack […]

DL Hall Continues To Strike Batters Out

Baltimore Orioles left-handed pitching prospect DL Hall has spent almost all of 2022 in Triple-A and could be closing in on a call to the majors soon. After missing a good chunk of 2021 due to injury, the former first-round pick has bounced back this season, continuing to max out his fastball at 101 mph […]

Justin Yurchak Enjoys Phenomenal Week At Double-A

Los Angeles Dodgers minor league first baseman Justin Yurchak had a strong second half in 2021 and looks solid in 2022. Although the 25-year-old isn't a power hitter, he makes up for it with his incredible discipline and presence at the plate. He posts a high walk rate and low strikeout rate, all while putting […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 14

Welcome back, RotoBallers. We're heading into Week 15 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season rages on. It would be foolish to proceed without highlighting the top performances from Week 14. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are not […]

Garrett Hawkins Delivers Seven Perfect Innings

San Diego Padres pitching prospect Garrett Hawkins is a Canadian right-hander who was selected in the ninth round of last year's MLB Draft. At 6-foot-6, Hawkins works with a simple, smooth delivery that is easy to replicate. He's not afraid to move his fastball around the zone, consistently touching the low-to-mid-90s. He also throws a […]