Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings - Eric Cross' 2024 Draft Targets

Shiny New Toy Syndrome (SNTS) is a condition that impacts thousands of fantasy baseball managers around the world. If you or a loved one have been impacted by SNTS, please contact the fantasy baseball offices of Cross and RotoBaller today and we will unfortunately not be able to assist you as there are a plethora […]

Using SIERA to Identify Overachievers Worth Fading in 2024 Fantasy Baseball

With spring training rapidly approaching, it's time for part one of my two-part series on using SIERA to identify pitchers with an ERA that was not truly reflective of their overall effectiveness. SIERA attempts to quantify the skills that underpin a pitcher's ERA. It attempts to consider how specific skills (strikeouts, walks, ground balls) interact […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts Who'll Continue To Improve in 2024

There seemed to be no shortage of rookie starting pitchers impressing last year. And the danger with drafting them on the back of a solid debut season is whether or not they can back it up. That's even truer for more established starters who debuted before 2023 but had their best season in the majors […]

Four Rookies Who Surged In September - 2024 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers

In 2023, we saw the MLB debuts of several well-known fantasy baseball prospects, such as Jordan Lawlar, Grayson Rodriguez, AJ Smith-Shawver, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Anthony Volpe. However, many more "under the radar" prospects produced quality rookie campaigns and surged in September as a potential preview of what is to come in 2024. Rookie of the Year […]

Custom Draft Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Leagues in 2024

Our fantasy baseball Custom Rankings Service has been expanded for 2024 and now accommodates Points Leagues, Head-To-Head Leagues, Roto Leagues, and Category Leagues. Your leagues have their own custom rules and scoring settings. Let us know those details, and we'll generate custom rankings and projections for your specific settings, all powered by ATC Projections. Playing […]

3 Fantasy Baseball Hitters Who Broke Out in 2023

The 2023 Major League Baseball season has been in the books for over a month. New champions were crowned and all the major awards have been doled out. For many fantasy baseball enthusiasts, the end of one season marks the beginning of the next, meaning preparations for 2024 are already underway. The first step in […]

3 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitchers Who Broke Out in 2023

Now that the dust has settled on the 2023 fantasy baseball season, it's a good time to reflect on a wonderful season.  Many pitchers had breakout moments this season, but a select few put the league on notice for an extended period. For fantasy baseball players, these types of breakout pitchers can often be the […]

Ariel Cohen's Takeaways From The 2023 Fantasy Baseball Season

As the 2023 Major League Baseball World Series has now concluded, I would like to share several takeaways that stand out to me from the fantasy baseball season. Some of these points will be a data-driven look at 2023 trends or anomalies. Some of these topics will help shape some fantasy draft strategy in 2024. […]

Starting Pitchers - 2024 Fantasy Baseball ADP Analysis, Draft Targets, Avoids

As we get into the end of January, fantasy baseball draft season is nearly in full swing. At this point, you either have a few drafts under your belt or you're at least getting ready for your first draft of the 2024 season. Wherever you are in your process, we have the content and tools […]

2024 Fantasy Baseball Shortstop Rankings, Tiers, Analysis - Roto League Drafts

MLB shortstops, often considered the defensive captains of the infield, play a crucial role in baseball's dynamics. Renowned for their exceptional fielding skills and quick reflexes, shortstops prevent hits and turn crucial double plays. These players are typically versatile athletes who showcase a combination of speed, agility, and arm strength. Offensively, many modern shortstops are […]

Batter BABIP: Using Sabermetrics for 2024 Fantasy Baseball

The most accessible of the fantasy-relevant advanced stats is BABIP, or Batting Average on Balls In Play. It simply measures a player's batting average on balls in play, with outcomes such as strikeouts and home runs removed from consideration. In general, the league average hovers around .300, a nice round number to remember. However, it […]

Introduction: Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball 2024

Hello fellow RotoBallers! Sabermetrics have become an integral tool for fantasy baseball draft prep, but a concise resource for understanding the basics can be difficult to find. This series will attempt to define and explain all of the metrics fantasy managers may find useful, citing examples of how to use them in the process. Multiple […]

MLB Rumors: Landing Spots for Blake Snell and 2024 Fantasy Baseball Outlook

Blake Snell posted an MLB-best 2.25 ERA, .181 OBA, and H/9 of 5.8 in 2023 on the way to his second Cy Young award and an All-MLB Team selection. He also ranked sixth in K with 234 and second in K/9 at 11.7. All of this makes him one of the most coveted offseason free […]

Top 250 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospects Rankings (2024 Update)

Welcome back RotoBallers to the 2024 update of our MLB team's dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings for the 2024 season. This update includes a few changes/additions. First, while they may not be considered "prospects" in many leagues, foreign signees from Japanese or Korean professional leagues will be eligible in first-year player drafts, so they are […]

3 Fantasy Baseball Hitters Who Were Busts in 2023

As we head into a new year, it feels appropriate to look back at some hitters who were fantasy baseball busts in 2023. Hitters who we drafted with high hopes, expecting them to carry our teams to fantasy glory. Unfortunately, these players slumped all season long and did not come close to returning value on […]

Shohei Ohtani Signs with the Los Angeles Dodgers: Fantasy Baseball Reaction

As we entered the offseason, Mike Trout held the record for the biggest contract in MLB history at $426 million. Not anymore. After announcing the signing on his Instagram following a media circus the prior few days with rampart rumors and report, Shohei Ohtani is heading to the Los Angeles Angels, signing a 10-year contract […]

2024 Cincinnati Reds Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Welcome to my 2024 team-by-team prospect rankings. Over the next few months, I'll be going through all 30 MLB farm systems, ranking my top 10 in each system, and discussing the profiles and long-term outlooks of these players. After the Chicago Cubs led off the National League Central, the Cincinnati Reds are batting second. This […]

2024 Chicago Cubs Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Welcome to my 2024 team-by-team prospect rankings. Over the next few months, I'll be going through all 30 MLB farm systems, ranking my top 10 in each system, and discussing the profiles and long-term outlooks of these players. After finishing the National League West, we shift over to the Central Division. The Chicago Cubs have […]

2024 San Francisco Giants Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Welcome to my 2024 team-by-team prospect rankings. Over the next few months, I'll be going through all 30 MLB farm systems, ranking my top 10 in each system, and discussing the profiles and long-term outlooks of these players. We close out the National League West with the San Francisco Giants. While this organization lacks a […]

Closers and Saves Bullpen Report for Fantasy Baseball - Playoffs Week 4 (World Series!)

We've made it all the way to the World Series, baseball friends! Probably not the two teams anyone was expecting, but this will likely be a really fun World Series to watch and follow. (Also, it's probably upsetting Rob Manfred, which is always a plus.) Two teams from the west will be competing for baseball's […]

2024 San Diego Padres Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Welcome to my 2024 team-by-team prospect rankings. Over the next few months, I'll be going through all 30 MLB farm systems, ranking my top 10 in each system, and discussing the profiles and long-term outlooks of these players. We continue through the National League West today with a stop in sunny San Diego, The Padres […]

Closers and Saves Bullpen Report for Fantasy Baseball - Playoffs Week 3

It's been an exciting start to both League Championship Series, and it's looking like we're heading toward a really fun World Series regardless of which two teams advance. The All-Texas ALCS and the Philly vs. the Desert NLCS have both been filled with huge moments already with plenty of baseball left to be played. All […]

2024 Los Angeles Dodgers Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Welcome to my 2024 team-by-team prospect rankings. Over the next few months, I'll be going through all 30 MLB farm systems, ranking my top 10 in each system, and discussing the profiles and long-term outlooks of these players. After covering the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies, we continue through the National League West with […]

Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Prospects For 2024 Colorado Rockies

Welcome to my 2024 team-by-team prospect rankings. Over the next few months, I'll be going through all 30 MLB farm systems, ranking my top 10 in each system, and discussing the profiles and long-term outlooks of these players. After starting with the Arizona Diamondbacks, we shift over to the always intriguing Colorado Rockies farm system […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Playoffs Week 2

An unexpected first two rounds of the playoffs have us (almost) at the League Championship Series with an All-Texas ALCS and an NLCS made up of the last seed to snake into the playoffs (get it?) and a Phillies team that just doesn't seem willing to lose in the playoffs. Some big arms are out […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Playoffs Week 1

Playoffs? Yes, we are talking about playoffs! We've made it through a full season, some (most?) of us with multiple fantasy leagues besides the real-life teams that we root for (RIP 2023 Marlins). There are still some fantasy leagues running in the playoffs, and DFS is always a thing, so Closers and Saves Report will […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 27

We did it, folks! We've (pretty much) made it to the end of the 2023 regular season. Only a few head-to-head fantasy leagues still had meaningful matchups this week, and everyone in rotisserie leagues is seeing things wrap up as well. For those leagues still playing though, one save, one K, or one relief win […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 27

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 27. This is our weekly article looking at players whom fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. For the final week of the season, we're going to go through all 30 MLB teams and pick out one […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (September 25 - October 1)

It's the last call, RotoBallers, so let's finish strong with our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 27 - from Monday, September 25 through Sunday, October 1. For 11 years running, we have been writing this Starting Pitcher Starts and Sits series every week right here at RotoBaller. I'm Nick Mariano, returning to the […]