J.D. Davis Belts Two Home Runs Friday
Oakland Athletics third baseman J.D. Davis hit two home runs Friday in a 6-4 loss to the Guardians. The first was a solo shot to right-center off Cleveland starter Logan Allen and the second went to dead-center, again a solo shot off of the lefty Allen. Those were his only two hits in the game, […]
Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Gerrit Cole, Jordan Romano, Matt McLain, Royce Lewis, Kodai Senga and more...
Opening Day of the 2024 Major League Baseball season has just passed us. Draft season is basically over and our fantasy teams are ready to go. Or are they? Injuries kept us on our toes for most of the draft season. Especially hit hard were the pitchers, both starters and relievers. We had to pivot […]
Hitters Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1 - Fantasy Baseball After The Draft
With most fantasy baseball drafts in the books, it's time to review your initial waiver wire and make sure you aren't overlooking any bats. Leaving some roster spots at the end of your bench to churn early in the season can be critical to finding this year's waiver hero. For our purposes, we'll examine players […]
Matt Olson Doubles Up On Opening Day
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson had a massive day on Friday, going 3-5 with three doubles, three RBI, and one run in Friday's 9-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. His bases-loaded double in the eighth inning put the finishing touches on the Braves' win over the Phillies. It was a great sign for Olson, who had […]
Yandy Diaz Hits Homer, Picks Up Three Hits
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz collected three hits, including a home run, in an 8-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Opening Day on Thursday. Diaz picked up right where he left off last year, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored while hitting leadoff for the Rays. He should […]
Freddie Freeman Leads Dodgers To Victory
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman smacked his first homer of the season in a 7-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Freeman showed why he was a top-five pick in most drafts, going 2-for-3 with the aforementioned home run while knocking in three and scoring a pair of runs. Statlines like this should […]
Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Royce Lewis, Corey Seager, Max Kepler, Nick Senzel, Randal Grichuk, and more
While the 2024 MLB campaign just started, there are already several key fantasy baseball hitters dealing with injury woes. Injuries complicate fantasy lineup decisions, so it's important to stay in the know. That said, let's take a look at injured hitters Royce Lewis, Corey Seager, Max Kepler, Nick Senzel, Randal Grichuk, and more. This is […]
Dylan Moore Blasts Pinch-Hit Homer
Seattle Mariners utilityman Dylan Moore pinch-hit and went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer in Thursday's loss versus the Boston Red Sox. Moore came on for Dominic Canzone in the bottom of the seventh inning to make the game within one run, but it would not be enough. Moore, 31, can play all over the field, […]
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 […]
Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for TJ Friedl, Matt McLain, Garrett Mitchell, Jonathan Aranda, Manuel Margot
MLB Opening Day is here! Rejoice, as the fantasy baseball season begins. While we're excited about the start of the new campaign, we should always check in on the latest banged-up players. That said, let's take a look at injured hitters TJ Friedl, Matt McLain, Garrett Mitchell, Jonathan Aranda, and Manuel Margot. This is our […]
Jonathan Aranda To Be Placed On Injured List
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Jonathan Aranda (finger) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. As expected, Aranda is going to miss some time after suffering a broken finger last week. The expectation is that Aranda should return around late April or early May. As a result, infielder Austin Shenton has been recalled from the […]
Fantasy Baseball Sleepers or Busts? Kyle Schwarber, Alexis Diaz, Spencer Steer
As fantasy managers prepare for the final stretch of season-long fantasy drafts, we have a few sleeper or bust picks to analyze in this article. It's sure to be a wild fantasy baseball and MLB season, and knowing who to target and who to fade in drafts is key, Kyle Schwarber, Alexis Diaz, and Spencer […]
Five Undervalued Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets for 2024
With MLB's spring training coming to a close, we are rapidly approaching the regular season! Fantasy baseball drafts have been underway but carry on through opening weekend. While nailing those top-end studs is what matters most, identifying sleepers and undervalued players is key to gaining an edge over your league mates and widening the margin […]
Braves And Phillies Rained Out On Thursday
The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies will be postponed on Thursday due to anticipated rain in the Philadelphia area. The game will be made up at 12:35 pm ET on Friday as outdoor clubs schedule an off day following Opening Day for this reason. Spencer Strider will get the ball for the Braves while Zack […]
Mets And Brewers To Be Postponed Thursday
Opening Day between the New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday will be postponed due to heavy rain in the forecast in New York. The contest will be made up at 1:40 pm ET on Friday as outdoor teams schedule a buffer day following Opening Day for this reason. Left-hander Jose Quintana is scheduled […]
Three Post-Hype Fantasy Baseball Hitters to Break Out
Hello RotoBallers, welcome to our new article about three potential post-hype hitters about to break out earlier than their prime. A player enters their "prime" around age 28, so we will only look at players aged 25 or under. All hitters discussed have high ADPs and are overlooked in drafts. This can be for various […]
Fantasy Baseball Sleepers or Busts? Cole Ragans, Christian Walker, Freddy Peralta
With Opening Day right around the corner, there's still a little bit of time to read up on potential sleepers and busts ahead of the fantasy baseball season. Cole Ragans, Freddy Peralta, and Christian Walker are all interesting fantasy targets this year, so all three are worth diving into for last-minute draft preparation. Should you […]
Top 750 Fantasy Baseball Draft Rankings: Roto Leagues (March 2024 Update)
Hey, RotoBallers, it's always MLB season here, and it's time to take a look at some updated fantasy baseball rankings! Below are our MLB team's 2024 fantasy baseball roto rankings and tiers for 5x5 mixed roto leagues. These rankings cover both hitters and pitchers. It's go time as fantasy baseball offseason is in full swing. […]
Top 800 Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues Rankings and Tiers (2024)
Hey, RotoBallers! We are back with more fantasy baseball rankings! It's an exciting time for fantasy baseball. Spring training is here, and baseball is officially back. Do you play in points leagues? We do, too, and we have got you covered with our updated 2024 fantasy baseball points league rankings for points leagues and head-to-head […]
NFBC Best Ball Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Tiers (Top 500)
Welcome RotoBallers to our 2024 Best Ball Fantasy Baseball Rankings for NFBC Best Ball leagues. These MLB best ball rankings cover both hitters and pitchers and include tiers for the top 500 players. The fantasy baseball rankings are geared towards NFBC's best ball leagues and scoring rules but can be used as a guide for […]
Underdog Best Ball Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Tiers (Top 380)
Welcome RotoBallers to our Underdog Best Ball Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2024 Best Ball leagues on Underdog Fantasy. A reminder that on the Underdog Fantasy platform, MLB's best ball leagues only have three possible positions - Infield (IF), Outfield (OF), and Pitcher (P). You will see these three positions in the rankings below, next to […]
Freddie Freeman Finishes Spring With Fourth Homer
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman finished Spring Training with a 1-for-4 performance against the Los Angeles Angels. Freeman's lone hit was a solo home run. For the spring, the veteran finishes with four homers, 16 RBI and a .282 average. Although he is another year older, Freeman remains as consistent as they come. […]
Pablo Sandoval States He Is Not Retiring
San Francisco Giants corner infielder Pablo Sandoval said after Tuesday's 3-1 exhibition loss to the Athletics that he is not retiring and will report to Triple-A Sacramento if he gets the chance, per the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser. The 37-year-old veteran went 1-for-2 with a single and a strikeout, with his broken-bat hit coming […]
Christian Encarnacion-Strand - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 114 CURRENT ADP: ~156 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Reds infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand earned his call-up after crushing 52 long balls over a year and a half in the minors. He didn't disappoint the Reds by batting .270 with 13 HRs, a 48.4% hard-hit rate, and .476 xSLG, putting him in the top […]
Triston Casas - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 68 CURRENT ADP: ~95 ANALYSIS: Triston Casas is a popular breakout candidate for good reason and is currently selected in the top 100 picks of fantasy drafts. Casas produced as a rookie last season with 24 HRs, 66 runs, and 65 RBI while slashing .263/.367/.490 in 132 games. Bad […]
Vinnie Pasquantino - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 150 CURRENT ADP: ~157 ANALYSIS: Vinnie Pasquantino, a man of some great nicknames, was a draft-day darling last season, shooting up boards in March. Pasquantino was hitting .247 with nine home runs when he was shelved for the season with a torn labrum. Pasquantino is said to be healthy […]
Miguel Sano Makes Opening Day Roster
Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington confirmed on Tuesday that first baseman Miguel Sano has made the team's Opening Day roster. "He's very deserving," Washington said. Sano is looking to bounce back in the big leagues with the Angels in 2024 after not playing at all in 2023. The former All-Star with the Minnesota Twins […]
Michael Toglia, Alan Trejo Make Opening Day Roster
Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black announced on Tuesday that first baseman/outfielder Michael Toglia and non-roster infielder Alan Trejo have made the Opening Day roster. In addition, right-hander Victor Vodnik made the bullpen, while outfielder Sean Bouchard has been optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque. Toglia is a switch-hitting 24-year-old who was taken 23rd overall in 2019 out […]
Blue Jays Leaning Toward Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Hitting Second
Outfielder George Springer will retain his leadoff spot in the Toronto Blue Jays' batting order to open the 2024 regular season, but the team is leaning toward having first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit second, followed by shortstop Bo Bichette. "I really like the way (Guerrero) is swinging the bat," manager John Schneider said. "I […]
Cody Bellinger, Lane Thomas, Christian Encarnacion-Strand: Fantasy Baseball Sleepers Analysis (2024)
The bulk of the 2024 MLB season is set to get underway, but fantasy baseball drafts will take place up to the first pitch on Opening Day and beyond. There is still time to find and analyze which players are sleepers and which players have bust potential ahead of Thursday's action. Cody Bellinger, Lane Thomas, […]