Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Value Picks for Points Leagues (2025)

The shortstop position is extremely top-heavy in fantasy drafts this season. Bobby Witt Jr., Elly De La Cruz, Gunnar Henderson, and Mookie Betts are all going in the first round of drafts in most points leagues. Francisco Lindor can even find himself being selected later in the first round of drafts, given his 13.3 ADP. That […]

$1 Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Values - Hitters and Pitchers (2025)

We're back with more fantasy baseball auction draft strategy articles, and today we're looking at hitters and pitchers with fantasy baseball auction draft values (AAV) of $1. You can check out several other articles and player recommendations for fantasy baseball auction leagues, including hitters and pitchers under $10 and under $5. In auction draft formats, […]

Catcher Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers: Later-Round Values (2025)

Today we continue our later-round draft values series with our MLB team's fantasy baseball catcher draft sleepers and later-round picks for 2025 fantasy baseball drafts. For fantasy managers in deeper leagues -- including two-catcher, AL-only, or NL-only formats -- we focus on hidden gems that could help solidify a second catcher or provide a boost […]

6 Late-Round Draft Fliers - Fantasy Baseball Value Picks With Upside

We are only a week or so into spring training but I’ve already bit the bullet on fantasy baseball drafts in 2025. I’m a few weeks (months, even) behind some of the industry sharps, but as someone who typically waits until the last week or so before the regular season opening, it feels good to […]

5 Pitcher Busts Due To Bounce Back in 2025 - Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

From a fantasy baseball draft prep perspective, one of the hardest things to do is to put faith in a player who burned you last season or did not meet expectations. It may be challenging, but it is worth sifting through to identify players worth another shot. Fortunately, fantasy managers have ample data to help […]

Hitters Under $5 - Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Values (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to the next article in our fantasy baseball auction draft series targeting hitters with an average auction value (AAV) of under $5. In the auction draft format, fantasy baseball managers are no longer bound to the inane order of the snake draft. But with freedom comes choice. You may have blown too much […]

Fantasy Baseball All-Value Team: Favorite Value Picks at Every Position

The fantasy baseball draft is the most anticipated event on the fantasy baseball calendar. At this time of year, an offseason of speculation, research, and rankings come to a head as managers finally get to assemble a team and see how their best-laid plans play out. Experienced fantasy managers come to drafts with a plan. […]

5 Undervalued, Overvalued Closers and Relievers for Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues

Welcome back everyone to our ongoing draft series about fantasy baseball points leagues -- today focusing on closers and relief pitchers who are undervalued and overvalued based on fantasy baseball ADPs. Be sure to also bookmark our constantly updated fantasy baseball points rankings. There is no right strategy when targeting the relief pitcher position in drafts. […]

Closers, Relief Pitcher (RP) Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers: Later-Round Values (2025)

Today we're looking at some later-round fantasy baseball relief pitchers and closer draft sleepers -- lower-cost draft targets for fantasy managers who are waiting for saves in the later rounds. If you are in a league with 12 or more teams, it's essential to nab a few closers in the later rounds who could potentially […]

Hitters Under $10 - Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Values (2025)

Welcome back to another edition of our auction draft articles from our 2025 fantasy baseball auction draft values series. Today we're looking at fantasy baseball hitter auction draft values under $10. Below you'll find some recommended hitters to target in auction drafts with an average auction value (AAV) of under $10. In case you missed […]

Shortstop (SS) Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers: Later-Round Values (2025)

Today we identify some hidden value at the shortstop position with our MLB team's fantasy baseball shortstop draft sleepers and later-round value picks for 2025 fantasy baseball drafts. Finding late-round value and drafting a player that can outperform their ADP can be the x-factor of winning that coveted fantasy baseball championship. Below are some late-round […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Rick Lucks' 2025 Picks

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition from our yearly Bold Predictions series from the MLB team. It's one of the most exciting times of the fantasy baseball calendar: bold prediction season! As a reminder, bold predictions aren't supposed to be likely outcomes but long shots with a purpose. These predictions, in particular, all do one […]

Pitchers Under $5 - Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Values (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to our auction league draft strategy article targeting pitchers with an average auction value (AAV) under $5. You can also read about other hitters and pitchers to target from the entire fantasy baseball auction draft values series. In the salary cap draft format, fantasy baseball managers are allowed to bid freely on any […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Targets, Avoids - Analyzing BB% and GB% Improvements

While strikeout-minus-walk rate (K-BB%) is widely considered to be among the most crucial pitcher metrics, it's also a good idea to take a look at walk rate (BB%) and ground-ball rate (GB%) to learn more about a starter's skillset. After all, it's helpful to have a pitcher who pounds the strike zone and keeps the […]

9 Starting Pitcher Prospects for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2025)

The fantasy baseball season is right around the corner, and it's never too early to start researching for your drafts. While some in your leagues are focused on the first few rounds, the middle-to-late round of drafts is where championships are made. In this article, we will look at the best pitcher prospects for fantasy baseball […]

5 Undervalued, Overvalued Starting Pitcher Picks for Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues

Welcome back to our ongoing draft series for fantasy baseball points leagues, focusing on starting pitchers who are undervalued and overvalued based on fantasy baseball ADPs. We've already covered the hitters, and today we dig into some pitchers. Before we get going, be sure to also bookmark out our constantly updated fantasy baseball points rankings. RotoBaller […]

Second Base (2B) Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers: Later-Round Values (2025)

In this article below you'll find some of our 2025 staff picks for second base fantasy baseball draft sleepers and later-round value picks for 2025 fantasy baseball drafts. At RotoBaller, we are always looking to identify fantasy baseball draft sleepers to help fantasy managers crush their upcoming drafts. We continue our late-round series by reviewing […]

Pitchers Under $10 - Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Values (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to our 2025 fantasy baseball auction draft values article, targeting pitchers with an average auction value (AAV) of under $10. Be sure to also read about other $10, $5 and $1 values from our fantasy baseball auction draft values series. In the auction draft format, fantasy baseball managers are not bound by the […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: AL Central Edition - Later Round Value Picks

With spring training games underway, fantasy baseball draft season will begin to kick into full gear. To get fully prepared for your drafts, be sure to check out each article in this series about fantasy baseball sleepers and draft values in the mid-to-late rounds. In this piece, we will analyze five players -- one from […]

Third Base (3B) Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers: Later-Round Values (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to today's third base fantasy baseball draft sleepers and later-round value picks for 2025 fantasy baseball drafts. It's an exciting time for baseball fans, as Opening Day is around the corner. RotoBaller continues to provide late-round draft picks that could pay off and provide league-winning upside, and we are back with more fantasy […]

5 Undervalued, Overvalued Outfield Picks for Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues

Welcome RotoBallers to our series about fantasy baseball points leagues, focusing on outfielders who are undervalued and overvalued based on fantasy baseball ADPs. If you haven't read about the other positions, be sure to check those out. Our fantasy baseball points rankings are also consistently updated to help you dominate your drafts.  The outfield position always has the most […]

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers List - Nick Mariano's Picks

This premium article is part of our 2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The word "sleeper" may have lost its meaning […]

First Base (1B) Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers: Later-Round Values (2025)

Welcome back to our first base fantasy baseball draft sleepers and later-round upside value picks for 2025. We are here to identify and help fantasy managers find more fantasy baseball draft sleepers. Today, we focus on the first base position, which has a sizable gap in tiers once the top four are off the draft […]

5 Outfield Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates

Since every team Major League Baseball team features multiple outfielders, it's typically a deep and rich fantasy baseball position. Some of the best batters in fantasy baseball come from the very top of the position rankings, but there are also some great fantasy baseball sleepers and undervalued options to target late in your drafts as […]

Late-Round Fliers and Fantasy Baseball Lotto Tickets: Upside Hitter and Pitcher Value Picks

This premium article is part of our 2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Howdy, RotoBallers! While much gets made about the […]

Stuff+ Standouts - Identifying Fantasy Baseball Sleepers and Pitcher Breakout Candidates

My quest to find the best starting pitching options for fantasy baseball every year is renewed again in 2025! Last year, I began digging into the Stuff+ statistic to locate pitchers with the upside to turn the corner and have a big season. I'm back at it again this year, searching for fantasy baseball sleepers […]

Points Leagues: Catcher Fantasy Baseball Undervalued, Overvalued Picks

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our latest catchers article about fantasy baseball points leagues focusing on catchers who are undervalued and overvalued based on fantasy baseball ADPs. Be sure to also check out our constantly updated fantasy baseball points rankings. The catcher position is always the toughest to manage throughout the fantasy baseball season because there are only a […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers: NL East Edition - Scott Engel's Value Picks

The National League East might be the best division in baseball for the 2025 season. The top three teams in the division are among the favorites to win the NL pennant. If any team in the NL can overcome the Dodgers, it may come from this division. The Braves have made the playoffs in each […]

12 Breakout Hitters For Fantasy Baseball Drafts

The word “breakout” is a polarizing one in fantasy baseball. To some, it is a player that will simply outlive the value you have to pay to draft a player. To others, it is a player who is set to take a big step and be going significantly earlier in fantasy drafts next season.  I […]