Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The end of April is approaching and now is when most people start to tab over to the standings page and assess strengths and weaknesses. What do you need from the waiver wire gods? Let us pray. As always, I must caution you to […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: Mason Miller, Joey Gallo, Drey Jameson, Matt Strahm, Connor Joe

RotoBallers, we are almost through the end of April, and it's already Week 5 of the fantasy baseball season. Offenses and the weather are heating up, and we are back with our latest waiver wire rankings article. Today is the fourth article of the weekly waiver wire rankings series as of April 23rd. Week 5 […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Alek Manoah, Max Muncy, Luis Arraez, more

Welcome back RotoBallers, Week 4 has arrived, and it's time for another rankings check-in. Below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2023 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of April 19, 2023. These rankings are being released in mid-April and are looking at rest-of-season fantasy baseball rankings and player values […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (Week 4)

Welcome back to the bump as we tap the PitchCom for my weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks breakdown. It's still early but some images are coming into focus under the microscope. Let's jump into another edition of my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks! I'm still not going to frame this with a heaping […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The middle of April means we're nearing the 10% checkpoint on the season, just like that! Are the new rules settling in for you? How is your team doing on stolen bases? Batting average? It's a new day! As always, I must caution you […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: Zach Neto, Brett Baty, Garrett Cooper, Taj Bradley, A.J. Puk

RotoBallers, we are halfway through April, and it's already Week 4 of the fantasy baseball season. Offenses and the weather are heating up, and we are back with our latest waiver wire rankings article. Today is the third article of the weekly waiver wire rankings series as of April 16th. Week 4 features players such […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Jarred Kelenic, Nick Lodolo, Adley Rutschman, more

Welcome back RotoBallers! We are in Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season, so it's time for a rankings check-in. Below you will find Nick Mariano's updated 2023 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of April 16, 2023. These rankings are being released in mid-April and are looking at […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (Week 3)

What is up, pitcher people? It is that grand time of the week when I get to check in with my weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks breakdown as we're all scurrying about pretending like we can play it cool and not overreact. Let's dive into the second 2023 edition of my weekly Starting […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. And just like that, we've got another week of baseball in the history books. The 2023 season brings new rules and challenges, but that's exciting! Let's navigate these uncharted waters together and wade into the waiver waters. As always, I must caution you to […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: Joey Wiemer, Michael Fulmer, Oscar Colas, Pierce Johnson

Can you believe it RotoBallers? It's already Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season. Today is the second article of the weekly waiver wire rankings series as of April 9th. Week 3 features players such as Joey Wiemer, Michael Fulmer, Orlando Arcia, Oscar Colas, and Pierce Johnson. Read more to see where these players rank […]

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Rankings

Admirers of starting pitching assemble, as it is once again time for my weekly top 101 SP Baller Ranks breakdown to hit the press. We've survived the offseason, enjoyed our draft days, and now it is time for battle. Here we go with the first 2023 edition of my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks! This […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: Yandy Diaz, A.J. Puk, Adam Duvall, Austin Meadows, Dany Jimenez

Welcome fellow RotoBallers, as we enter Week 2 of the fantasy baseball season. Today is the first article of the weekly waiver wire rankings series as of April 2nd. Week 2 features players such as Jake Fraley, A.J. Puk, Adam Duvall, Oscar Colas, and Dany Jimenez. Read more to see where these players rank in […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the 2023 fantasy baseball season, Premium RotoBallers. The calendar flips on and the games have begun. As is tradition, this also means every weekend will bring my waiver wire thoughts. It's still very early so I'm going to focus on the first […]

Pitchers Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1 - Fantasy Baseball After The Draft

Many fantasy baseball drafts are in the books, and that means it is time for RotoBallers to stretch out those waiver muscles. This article will be my opportunity to provide one more chance for these pitching options at both starter and reliever that may have slipped through the cracks. For our purposes, we'll examine players […]

Hitters Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1 - Fantasy Baseball After The Draft

Opening Day is on the horizon and most of your drafts are complete. That means it is time to tune on the waiver wire radars and sharpen your talents beyond the draft. I spoke on pitcher adds yesterday and now it is time to step into the batter's box! For our purposes, we'll examine players […]

Garrett Mitchell (OF, MIL) - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Value

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 290 CURRENT ADP: ~306 overall ANALYSIS: Mitchell is a speedster with some pop that may endear himself to fantasy teams with a hot start. The Brewers could deploy an outfield rotation to start 2023 with Mitchell’s ability to handle center elevating his PT. Jesse Winker is a strong DH candidate but can […]

Nick Mariano's 2023 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings

I hope you've enjoyed the March Madness of preparing for the fantasy baseball season! That's what that phrase references, right? We here at RotoBaller are here to help with all kinds of content to help you win, and with that in mind, my fantasy baseball rankings series heads to the mound. And in case you […]

Nick Mariano's Points Leagues Targets for 2023 Fantasy Baseball (Premium Content)

This premium article is part of our 2023 Draft Kit. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Fantasy baseball drafts (and their articles) are almost all about finding the next superstar and unearthing talent late, but points formats are typically lumped into rotisserie angles and/or ignored entirely. We can't have our […]

Nick Mariano's Points Leagues Early-Round Overvalued for 2023 Fantasy Baseball (Premium Content)

This premium article is part of our 2023 Draft Kit. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Fantasy baseball drafts (and their articles) are almost all about finding the next superstar and unearthing talent late, but we can't forget that surrendering value by over-drafting can be just as crucial. There's insight […]

Nick Mariano's Draft Sleepers List for 2023 Fantasy Baseball (Premium Content)

This premium article is part of our 2023 Draft Kit. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Most of us have a love-hate relationship with the term "sleeper" as each individual and/or site typically carries its own cutoff for consideration. So, let's get my definition out of the way first here! […]

Nick Mariano's 2023 Fantasy Baseball Outfield Rankings

Opening Day is starting to appear on the horizon as the draft season hits its apex. We're cranking out content to help you crush it, and with that in mind, my fantasy baseball rankings series now heads to the outfield. And in case you missed any earlier pieces, you can see the rest of the […]

Nick Mariano's 2023 Fantasy Baseball Shortstop Rankings

March Madness isn't complete without ample fantasy baseball draft prep. My fantasy baseball rankings series finishes off the infield today with a dive into the six at shortstop. And in case you missed any, you can see the rest of the positional rankings articles here: Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings Fantasy Baseball First Base Rankings Fantasy […]

Nick Mariano's Top 150 Saves+Holds Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitchers

We continue our push into the future beyond traditional 5x5 rotisserie ranks that focus on closers alone. And this won't be it! Saves+Holds reliever ranks can be overlooked or left stale from an early offseason article, but I'll be here at least once a month to bring my leaderboard for the season. Allow me, Nick […]

Nick Mariano's 2023 Fantasy Baseball Third Base Rankings

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're moving along with my fantasy baseball rankings series as we head to the hot corner after hitting catcher, first base, and second base so far. Will you pay up for the top six or seven bats to solidify your standing, or wait for later options? Some of you play with corner-infield […]

Nick Mariano's 2023 Fantasy Baseball Second Base Rankings

Howdy, RotoBallers! Today, we push on with my fantasy baseball rankings series and head to the keystone position after touching on catcher and first base so far. Whether you're ponying up for a superstar or comfortable waiting on later value, there is much to discuss! Some of you play with middle-infield slots, or maybe just […]

Nick Mariano's 2023 Fantasy Baseball First Base Rankings

We're motoring down the basepaths and headed for first base in my fantasy baseball rankings series. Whether you're ponying up for a superstar or comfortable waiting on later value, there is much to discuss! Some of you play with corner-infield slots, or maybe just an overall infielder, on top of the usual "1B" position. We've […]

Nick Mariano's 2023 Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings

While catcher fantasy baseball rankings aren't the flashiest around, they're still a puzzle piece to consider when composing your championship artwork. The landscape changes mightily between one- and two-catcher formats, or for those who play in AL/NL-only leagues. The majority of you play with one catcher and don't need to wade into the mud of […]

Yahoo ADP Comparison - Underpriced and Overpriced Players for Fantasy Baseball

Average Draft Position (ADP) is a must-have piece of information when it comes to drafting. While every league is different and may have a particularly aggressive or conservative group of owners when it comes to certain players, it’s the best tool we have when analyzing players’ value. Now, instead of just talking about total ADP […]

ESPN ADP Comparison - Underpriced and Overpriced Players for Fantasy Baseball

Average Draft Position (ADP) is a must-have piece of information when it comes to drafting. While every league is different and may have a particularly aggressive or conservative group of owners when it comes to certain players, it’s the best tool we have when analyzing players’ value. Now, instead of just talking about total ADP […]

Carlos Carrasco (SP, NYM) - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 290 CURRENT ADP: ~310 overall ANALYSIS: Carrasco topped 150 innings for the first time since 2018 and put forward a 15-7 record with a strikeout per frame to offer us. After a shoddy 2021 with a poor 5.22 FIP behind the 6.04 ERA in 53 ⅔ IP, we got a […]