Closers, Saves Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 230 Relief Pitchers for Points Leagues - March Updates

At RotoBaller HQ, we continue churning out fantasy baseball content for points leagues and are back with our 2025 fantasy baseball relief pitcher rankings and tiers for points leagues. Closers are not as valuable in points leagues compared to roto leagues, as there are various ways for relievers to accrue points instead of locking down […]

5 Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates

Shortstop is one of everyone's favorite fantasy baseball positions. It includes elite options that go near the top of the draft and can be counted on to deliver superstar numbers. However, even if your draft doesn't fall quite how you wanted it to and you end up searching at the spot later in the draft, […]

Later-Round Fantasy Baseball Steals Specialists - SB/PA Analysis

In this article, I wanted to take a look at some players who will contribute double-digit steals that are available after pick No. 300. Some are projected to be starters for their clubs when the season begins, others are bench bats or filling in for starters that are expected to return later in the season. […]

3 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Breakout Candidates - National League Edition

When looking at National League breakout starting pitchers, we want players who haven't been pushed up the draft boards based on past success. That typically means these players go in the middle to late rounds past pick 200 or so as an arbitrary cutoff. Bias aside, these starting pitchers have some intriguing metrics, team contexts, […]

7 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Eric Cross' 2025 Picks

In the wise words of Pepper Brooks in Dodgeball, "That's a bold fantasy baseball projection, Cotton; let's see if it pays off for 'em." Okay, Jason Bateman used the word strategy instead of "fantasy baseball projection" but you get the point. As the 2025 domestic opening day inches closer, it's time to have some fun […]

10 League-Winning Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Later-Round Draft Targets (2025)

While "league-winners" is more of a fantasy football term since one player can make an impact on their own -- similar to Brian Thomas Jr. last year -- you can still find late-round players who put your team over the top in fantasy baseball. On this page, the focus is either on hitters who can […]

ESPN Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Welcome to our 2025 ESPN fantasy baseball rankings for points leagues. These rankings are specifically geared towards ESPN leagues, and specific ESPN scoring settings in points leagues that are different from other platforms. RotoBaller strives to be the worldwide leader in fantasy baseball points leagues coverage, offering Overall Fantasy Baseball Points Rankings that are an […]

Yahoo Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Welcome to our 2025 Yahoo fantasy baseball rankings for points leagues. These rankings are specifically geared towards Yahoo leagues and specific Yahoo scoring settings in points leagues that are different from other platforms. RotoBaller has points players covered with our continuous fantasy baseball points leagues coverage, including our industry-wide Overall Fantasy Baseball Points Rankings, which […]

CBS Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Welcome to our 2025 CBS fantasy baseball rankings for points leagues. These rankings are specifically geared toward CBS leagues and specific CBS scoring settings in points leagues that are different from other platforms. Our fantasy baseball points leagues coverage at RotoBaller starts with our Overall Fantasy Baseball Points Rankings for the industry, which are an aggregate […]

Fantrax Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Welcome to our 2025 Fantrax fantasy baseball rankings for points leagues. These rankings are specifically geared towards Fantrax leagues, and specific Fantrax scoring settings in points leagues that are different from other platforms. RotoBaller strives to be the worldwide leader in fantasy baseball points leagues coverage, offering Overall Fantasy Baseball Points Rankings that are an […]

NFBC Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Welcome to our 2025 NFBC fantasy baseball rankings for points leagues. These rankings are specifically geared towards NFBC leagues and specific NFBC scoring settings in points leagues that are different from other platforms. RotoBaller leads the league in fantasy baseball points leagues coverage, starting with Overall Fantasy Baseball Points Rankings, which are an aggregate of […]

Yahoo Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis - Draft Values and ADP Advantages (2025)

NFBC is the platform folks use when feeling the itch to draft in December or January for the upcoming fantasy baseball season. We are now in prime drafting territory for every format and every provider, especially those that host home leagues. That includes Yahoo, which specializes in the head-to-head categories format (though also offers points […]

Underdog Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitchers To Target In Best Ball (2025)

Welcome back to my pitchers to target for Underdog best ball drafts. In case you missed it, you can see my Underdog hitters to target article as well. I took the liberty of running Underdog's custom scoring through my aggregated pitching projections to identify the best values when compared to the average draft position. Keep […]

Top 150 Outfield (OF) Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues - March Updates (2025)

Opening Day is rapidly approaching as we are less than a week away from the start of the 2025 MLB season. Popularity in fantasy baseball points leagues continues to rise. At Rotoballer HQ, we have been providing rankings for all formats, especially points. Today, we focus on the outfield position with our updated 2025 fantasy […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Breakout Candidates - American League Edition (2025)

When looking at breakout starting pitchers, we want players who haven't been pushed up the draft boards based on past success. That typically means these players go in the middle to late rounds past pick 200 or so as an arbitrary cutoff. Bias aside, these starting pitchers have some intriguing metrics, team contexts, or potential […]

Top Second Base (2B) Fantasy Baseball Prospects for 2025

Second base can be tricky for fantasy baseball. It's not typically a "glamor spot" where the fastest, most athletic, or even most powerful players end up. However, at the MLB level, a few elite players offer strong combinations of power and speed, making them even more valuable because they produce elite numbers from a position […]

Post-Injury Fantasy Baseball Hitters Set For A Comeback Season In 2025

It's that time of year again! We are knee-deep in MLB spring training news and notes, which means fantasy baseball managers should be knee-deep in research and preparation for those upcoming drafts and auctions. You know what they say; you can't win a league with a good draft, but you can lose it with a […]

2025 Bold Predictions for Fantasy Baseball (Eric Cross and Chris Clegg) - The Toolshed Podcast (Ep. 382)

Welcome to episode 382 of The Toolshed Podcast with Chris Clegg and Eric Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a fantasy baseball dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCrossMLB) and Chris Clegg (@ChrisCleggMiLB) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB […]

Throw a Paredes! Fantasy Baseball Hitters With Improved Home Park Factors

"They say home is where the heart is, but God I love hitting in Coors Field." Wait, that's not how that Taylor Swift song goes. It's no secret that some ballparks are better to hit in than others. One of the most exciting aspects of an MLB offseason for fantasy players is when a hitter […]

Key Early-Round Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets - Expert Picks Using EDV (Expected Draft Values)

Opening Day approaches, but there are still several fantasy baseball drafts left to roll, which means we're back with another year of the FSWA-award-nominated Expected Draft Values (EDV) series, where we look at historical data to identify overvalued and undervalued players of all types. Map out your draft using this tool to target skill specializations […]

4 Second Base Fantasy Baseball Draft Values - Discounted Picks With Upside

Second base is one of the shallowest positions for elite talent, with Ketel Marte as the only player going within the first 30 picks. Jose Altuve, Ozzie Albies, Marcus Semien, Jordan Westburg, and Matt McLain round out the other higher-end options who are being drafted in the first eight rounds. However, the position makes up […]

9 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Andy Smith's 2025 Picks

Welcome back RotoBallers, to another edition of our team's bold predictions series. The MLB season is just around the corner, and it is the perfect time to make my bold predictions. In this piece, I will make at least one bold prediction for each position and two for the larger player pool positions, such as […]

10 League-Winning Starting Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Later-Round Draft Targets (2025)

The term "league-winning" is better served in fantasy football, where one player can single-handedly win your matchup for you. Think stud rookie wideouts who had a huge second half like Brian Thomas Jr. or running backs who took over as starters like Bucky Irving. Whereas in fantasy baseball, you need several pieces of the puzzle […]

5 Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Cheap Upside Picks for Drafts

Every season, multiple pitchers break out. Some of these pitchers go under the radar in drafts, while others become strong waiver wire pickups. When looking back at the 2024 season, pitchers like Paul Skenes, Spencer Schwellenbach, Jared Jones, and Shota Imanaga are just a few of the fantasy baseball breakouts from last year. As we head into the […]

6 Fantasy Baseball Bounceback Candidates - Infielders To Improve In 2025

As fantasy drafts surround us this month, we spend most of our time thinking about those early-round fantasy stars we need to anchor our rosters. These decisions can end up being momentous, and we love to "get our guys" early in drafts. But what about later in drafts when we are searching for potential bargains? […]

Underdog Hitter Targets and Sleepers - Fantasy Baseball Values for Best Ball (2025)

Best Ball continues to earn more and more of the fantasy market share because it checks all the millennial boxes in this age of instant gratification. The lobbies fill fast, drafts happen even faster, and there's zero in-season management. That's right — no trades, adds, waivers, or FAAB. Even the scoring is done automatically by […]

Undervalued and Overvalued Fantasy Baseball Catchers - Targets and Avoids at ADP

Hello, RotoBallers! Today, we will look at five catchers to either draft or avoid in fantasy baseball drafts based on their ADP and current market value. In this piece, we will analyze the current average draft position (ADP) and identify which catchers we should target or avoid at their current draft position. While fantasy players […]

Last But Not Least! Fifth Starters With Upside - Fantasy Baseball Sleepers for 2025

One interesting way to judge MLB teams would be by the quality of their fifth starter. The best teams usually have depth in their starting rotation and might have a guy in their fifth slot who could be the second or third-best pitcher on a lesser team's staff. Fifth starters are diverse, from rookies trying […]

5 Comeback Pitchers With Big Upside - Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets (2025)

Hey RotoBallers, it's that time of year again. Fantasy baseball draft season is in high gear, and Opening Day is right around the corder! With everyone dreaming of their breakout picks and top prospects right now, we've got a good opportunity to peek under the hood at some pitchers who struggled with injuries in 2024. […]