Spencer Strider's MRI Reveals UCL Damage

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (elbow) reported discomfort in his throwing elbow following his start on Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Strider underwent an MRI on Saturday, and it revealed UCL damage in his right elbow. This is a crushing blow as Strider was often the first starting pitcher taken in fantasy drafts and […]

Brent Rooker Stays Hot At The Plate

Oakland Athletics outfielder/designated hitter Brent Rooker went 2-4 en route to a 4-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Rooker launched his second home run in as many games in the top of the first to score Zack Gelof. The 29-year-old then knocked an RBI single in the eighth inning to bring in Gelof […]

Jonathan Loaisiga To Have Season Ending UCL Surgery

New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga is set to have season-ending surgery on his UCL due to a forearm strain. The right-handed pitcher was placed on the 60-day injured list yesterday, and this recent news confirms that he will not pitch again this season. The 29-year-old was also battling shoulder injuries most of last […]

MLB Prospect Performances That Matter for 2024 Fantasy Baseball (Week 2)

The minor league baseball season is underway, and many well-known prospects are already making their case for an MLB debut later this summer. However, the question is, do these performances truly matter for this season? How easy will it be for this prospect to reach the big leagues, and are they worth stashing on your […]

Christian Scott Tallies Nine Punchouts Across Four Innings In Triple-A Debut

New York Mets pitching prospect Christian Scott tallied an eye-catching nine strikeouts and 19 swings-and-misses in his Triple-A debut on Thursday. Scott was given the start but was on a short leash as he threw just four innings of three-run ball with five hits and no walks. The former fifth-round selection pitched across several levels […]

Tyler Black Posts Second Multi-Hit Game Of The Season

Milwaukee Brewers second base prospect Tyler Black went 3-for-5 on Thursday with two singles and a double in an extra-innings victory for Triple-A Nashville. This was the 23-year-old's second multi-hit performance of the season, and he currently has an overall .304/.393/.435 slash line. Black has yet to swipe a bag this season, which is quite […]

Coby Mayo Hits Game-Winning Home Run On Thursday

Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo launched the tie-breaking home run in the top of the ninth inning to power Triple-A Norfolk to their fifth victory of the season. The former fourth-round pick has been off to an electric start to the season and is making a case for an early-season call-up. The third […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Tallies Three Hits On Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong went 3-5 in Thursday's victory. The outfielder launched his first home run of the season in the bottom of the first. Then in the seventh inning, Crow-Armstrong laced a single, swiped second base, and crossed home plate on a passed ball. To cap the night off, the 22-year-old hit […]

Drew Smyly- Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL-Only Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Chicago Cubs will be without their ace, Justin Steele, through the entire month of April with a strained hamstring. As a result, the Cubs will need to look to their bullpen or their system to find a replacement. Drew Smyly, who began […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 2

The first full baseball weekend is underway, and if you already have an interest in tweaking your team, then you came to the right place. This fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups series will be looking at Week 2 -- April 1 through April 7 -- and will point out what free agents to target […]

Victor Scott II Batting Eighth In Opening Day Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II is slotted to bat eighth on Opening Day on Thursday on the road as he faces up against Tyler Glasnow and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Scott was named to the major-league roster earlier this week as a result of Dylan Carlson (shoulder) being placed on the injured […]

Alex Bregman Batting Cleanup Against The New York Yankees

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman will be batting cleanup on Opening Day as he faces southpaw Nestor Cortes and the New York Yankees. Bregman was a popular target in drafts this offseason with an ADP of 59.0. The 29-year-old has been a staple in the Houston lineup for several seasons and should once again […]

Maikel Garcia Leading Off For Kansas City

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia is slotted in the lead-off spot as he faces the Minnesota Twins and Pablo Lopez on Opening Day. This is a promising sign for the young 24-year-old as he will have plenty of opportunities to score as Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino, and Salvador Perez are batting behind […]

Mike Ford Signs Deal With Reds

First baseman Mike Ford officially signed a deal with the Cincinnati Reds after agreeing to a minor-league deal earlier this offseason. Ford is slotted to be in a bench role while Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Jeimer Candelario hold down first and third base, respectively. The veteran could slot into the lineup to provide injury relief throughout […]

Edouard Julien Riding Pine On Opening Day

Minnesota Twins second baseman Edouard Julien will have to wait to make his 2024 debut as Kyle Farmer will man second base. The left-handed bat looks to be on the strong side of a platoon role for now as the Twins are facing southpaw Cole Ragans today. However, with the talent that Julien flashed last […]

Bryan Reynolds In Opening Day Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (back) was dealing with back discomfort earlier in the week but is confirmed to be starting in the Opening Day lineup on Thursday against the Miami Marlins and left-hander Jesus Luzardo, batting in the two-hole. The switch-hitter was held out of the final three games of spring training. Reynolds will […]

Connor Joe Leading Off For The Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Connor Joe will man right field and will be leading off for the Pirates Opening Day game on Thursday against the Miami Marlins. Joe will get the call as the Pirates face southpaw Jesus Luzardo. If the 31-year-old can get off to a hot start, he could be the everyday leadoff man […]

Post-Draft FAAB: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups

Are you looking for some strategy on how and on whom to spend your FAAB budget throughout the baseball season? Stay tuned to this weekly series, which will pinpoint some potential free-agent targets and discuss how much of your budget should be spent on them. Baseball is a long season. For the next 26 weeks, […]

3 Breakout Hitters for Fantasy Baseball Drafts - NL Edition (2024)

"Breakout" is a common term in the fantasy community during the draft season to describe young players who have the potential to succeed in the upcoming season and produce well above their average draft position. These players are usually relatively young and have just begun to scratch the surface of their professional careers. They also […]

When is Jasson Dominguez Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

The top prospect in the Yankees system and 41st overall prospect made the most of a major league debut last season. In his small eight-game sample size, the outfielder who has been deemed “The Martian” hit .258/.303/.677 with four long balls and one swiped bag. The switch-hitter looked quite comfortable in the majors but was […]

Two-Catcher Leagues: 3 Fantasy Baseball Catcher Draft Targets (2024)

When playing in two-catcher fantasy baseball leagues, your pre-draft strategy can significantly differ from one-catcher leagues. Instead of just highlighting a few names at the catcher position, you now have to double that just to ensure you draft two players you are comfortable with. Another caveat is how much you should push catchers up your […]

When is Kevin Gausman Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

The Blue Jay ace was a consensus top 5 pitcher entering the off-season but has seen his ADP drop since he was diagnosed with right arm fatigue earlier this off-season. However, the Blue Jay has begun to make significant progress in his recovery process and is making a case to return to the rotation much […]

When is Jacob deGrom Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

Jacob deGrom was considered one of, if not the most dominant, pitchers of the past decade. The former New York Met won back-to-back Cy Young Awards in 2018 and 2019 and was elected to four National League All-Star teams.   During his dominant stretch from 2018 to 2020, he maintained a WHIP of under 1.00 and […]

Breakout Hitters And Pitchers For Fantasy Baseball Drafts - AL Edition (2024)

"Breakout" is a common term used around the fantasy community during the draft season.   These players are usually fairly young and have just begun to scratch the surface of their professional careers.  They have also had a relatively high prospect pedigree, further raising their potential ceiling. The most important note about a "breakout" is that […]

Kenta Maeda - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 258 CURRENT ADP: ~275 overall ANALYSIS: The 2023 version of Maeda looked a lot more like what we had come to expect from him during his time in L.A. and his first season in Minnesota (2020). In his age 35 season, after coming off an entire missed season due […]

ESPN H2H Points League Primer - Fantasy Baseball Tips, Draft Targets, and Fades (2024)

Do you need some last-minute advice on attacking your H2H fantasy baseball points league on ESPN? You've come to the right place. While many may think that rotisserie and points rankings are interchangeable and could be used in both settings, they are actually putting themselves at a massive disadvantage. Instead, in order to prepare for […]

Breakout Hitters and Pitchers for Fantasy Baseball Drafts - NL Edition (2024)

"Breakout" is a common term used around the fantasy community during the draft season.   These players are usually fairly young and have just begun to scratch the surface of their professional careers.  They have also had a relatively high prospect pedigree, further raising their potential ceiling. The most important note about a "breakout" is that […]

Fantasy Baseball Outlook: Cody Bellinger Returns To Cubs

As spring training games got underway this past week, four highly coveted players (Blake Snell, Matt Chapman, Jordan Montgomery, and Cody Bellinger) were still without contracts. Cody Bellinger became the first of the group to find a home in 2024 as he returned to Chicago on an $80 million dollar deal that Jeff Passan of […]

RotoBaller Staff Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft - Favorite Picks and Roster Strategies

Mock drafts are an excellent draft-prep tool that simulate the feeling of being in the draft room. In a fantasy baseball mock draft, you can test different strategies and experience the ebbs and flows of a fantasy draft. You can put your rankings to the test and see where your must-have players are being drafted.  […]

Later-Round Pitcher Values for Strikeouts - Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets (2024)

If you focused on grabbing high-end relief pitchers and starting pitchers that provide you with solid ratios who can eat innings, you might feel thin when looking at your strikeout numbers. However, there are many upside starting pitchers that you can target late in your 2024 fantasy baseball drafts. Below, you'll find five starting pitchers […]