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 […]

Estevan Florial Enjoys Big Week In Triple-A

New York Yankees outfield prospect Estevan Florial has seen MLB action in each of the past three seasons, though all of his stints in the Bronx have been short-lived. He's now back in Triple-A, putting the ball in play while swiping bases like a wizard. This is no surprise considering running is one of Florial's […]

Gerald Ogando Back On Track In Minors

Arizona Diamondbacks pitching prospect Gerald Ogando signed with the team out of the Dominican Republic back in 2017. He has since progressed to High-A, getting the bulk of his work out of the bullpen. The 21-year-old right-hander's best pitch is his four-seam fastball, which consistently registers north of 95 mph. The pitch has a good […]

Eguy Rosario Displaying Power In Triple-A

San Diego Padres infield prospect Eguy Rosario signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2015 and has slowly but surely climbed through the minor league ranks ever since. Now 22, Rosario is best known for his strong arm and good defensive instincts, which have allowed him to see reps at third base, shortstop, and second […]

Matt Krook Strikes Out 10 In Triple-A

New York Yankees minor league pitcher Matt Krook was drafted by the Giants back in 2016 but has bounced around with three organizations since then. He was originally dealt to the Rays in the Evan Longoria trade before finding his way to New York in the 2020 Rule 5 Draft. Interestingly, Krook is best known […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 13

Welcome back RotoBallers. We're heading into Week 13 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season rages on. Note that this week, we're running this series on a Wednesday because Minor League Baseball replaced its usual Monday off day with a full slate of July 4 games. It's imperative to monitor the top […]

Wander Guante Finds Success Following Demotion

Oakland Athletics minor league pitcher Wander Guante hasn't made much of a progression through affiliated ball since turning pro. He reached Single-A in 2021 and opened this season in Double-A, but he's now back down to rookie ball and, quite frankly, doesn't have the greatest numbers. If there are any metrics to praise, they would […]

Blaze Jordan Remains Hot In Minors

Boston Red Sox third base prospect Blaze Jordan is turning heads again. (Shocker, right?) The powerful corner infielder is no stranger to the spotlight, whether it be mashing mammoth homers as a young teenager or signing for well above slot with Boston. Now, he's mashing in Single-A, giving the Red Sox no choice but to […]

Robinson Pina Strikes Out 13 Batters In Latest Start

Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect Robinson Pina is a talented right-hander with impressive swing-and-miss stuff. His heater has developed drastically since he inked his contract, touching the mid-90s at times. He also has a sharp curveball that complements his fastball nicely and can be trusted in two-strike situations. Pina's splitter gives him an additional offering […]

Carter Williams Raking Following Demotion To Single-A

San Francisco Giants minor league outfielder Carter Williams has made a name for himself with an impressive first couple of seasons in professional baseball. He is known for putting the ball in play, and although he doesn't have the loudest bat by any means, he has produced enough power to make him a home run […]

Ethan Small Strikes Out 10 In Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Ethan Small has impressed ever since being selected in the first round of the 2019 draft. The 25-year-old currently ranks eighth among the team's prospects, according to MLB Pipeline. His heater doesn't have overwhelming velocity, but it has enough spin and action in the upper region of the zone to baffle […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 12

Welcome back RotoBallers. We're heading into Week 12 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season rages on. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are not only coming off dominant weeks but have also impressed over the entire season. Don't […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 11

Welcome back RotoBallers. We're heading into Week 11 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season rages on. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are not only coming off dominant weeks but have also impressed over the entire season. Don't […]

Kyle Virbitsky Bounces Back With Nine Strikeouts

Oakland Athletics pitching prospect Kyle Virbitsky, who was a 17th-round pick out of Penn State last year, is a towering specimen, checking in at 6-foot-7 and 235 pounds. His low-90s fastball isn't overpowering, but the right-hander really starts to catch hitters off guard when he mixes in his sharp curveball. Virbitsky, who has drawn praise […]

Niko Kavadas Dominating In Minors

Boston Red Sox first base prospect Niko Kavadas, who was selected in the 11th round of last year's draft following his time at Notre Dame, has produced big results at the Single-A level. He has plenty of intrigue offensively, boasting solid bat speed while generating impressive exit velocity. He knows the strike zone well and […]

Robert Gasser Throws Seven Hitless Innings

San Diego Padres pitching prospect Robert Gasser, who was selected with the 71st pick in the draft last summer, has already ascended to High-A while ranking eighth among the club's prospects. The southpaw dominated the junior college circuit before transferring to Houston in 2020. He had a quiet first season with the Cougars before breaking […]

Vaughn Grissom Enjoys Big Week In Minors

Atlanta Braves infield prospect Vaughn Grissom has looked great since being drafted in the 11th round of the 2019 draft. Since then, he has moved his way into sixth on MLB Pipeline's ranking of Braves prospects. He is a well-balanced hitter at the plate, showing great patience, composure, and a knack for seeing the ball […]

Logan Allen Delivers Strong Outing In Double-A

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Logan Allen is a talented southpaw who has quickly progressed through the club's farm system. Now, he's dominating in Double-A with his sights set on an MLB debut in 2023. Allen ranks eighth among MLB Pipeline's Guardians prospects thanks to his well-rounded pitching profile and great command. He has a low-90s heater […]

Logan Allen Delivers Strong Outing In Triple-A

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Logan Allen is a talented southpaw who has quickly progressed through the club's farm system. Now, he's dominating in Double-A with his sights set on an MLB debut in 2023. Allen ranks eighth among MLB Pipeline's Guardians prospects thanks to his well-rounded pitching profile and great command. He has a low-90s heater […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 10

The minor league season rages on. Now that fantasy baseball teams have been drafted and the season is underway, it's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. At this point in the season, excellent prospect performances shouldn't be taken too seriously. Sure, there's no denying that short sample sizes can […]