Max Petrie's 10 Bold Predictions for 2016

Welcome to round two of our Bold Predictions segment. If anyone asks, Kyle bullied me into doing this. But in all seriousness, the best hitter on a team bats second, so I'm honored to be included. In this edition I'll be highlighting the hitters and pitchers I believe have the best chance to make crazy […]

Maikel Franco (3B, PHI) - 2016 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Target ~90 CURRENT ADP: 119.7 ANALYSIS: If Maikel Franco had not fractured his wrist and missed six weeks after being hit by a pitch, he probably wouldn't be considered a a breakout candidate, as he was well on his way to a breakout performance prior to the DL stint. In 335 PA, the […]

Colorado Rockies Top MLB Prospects for 2016 Dynasty Leagues

It was another tough year for the Colorado Rockies as they finished tied with the Milwaukee Brewers and Oakland Athletics for the fourth worst record in the majors (68-94). Rockies fans also had to witness the trade that sent franchise shortstop Troy Tulowitzki to Toronto and in the offseason, part with the promising, young Corey […]

Change of Scenery: Four Hitters on New Teams in 2016

It happens every year. For numerous reasons, including free agency, impending free agency, teams heading in new directions, or just plain old chemistry issues, players move from team to team. From the Yankees buying Babe Ruth to the Angels signing Josh Hamilton, we’ve seen these moves work out in all sorts of different ways. Now its time […]

Three ADP Sleepers to Target on Draft Day: Reddick, Duffy, Harrison

This article first appeared on wetalkfantasysports.com by Jason Johnson. You can find him on twitter @y2trips. I don’t like to use the term sleepers when thinking about players. To me a sleeper is simply someone that I expect to greatly outperform their projected ADP. These players are players that I’m very high on going into the […]

RotoBaller Rankings vs. ADP: Undervalued Third Basemen

If you’re a regular reader of RotoBaller (and how could someone as smart, funny, and handsome as you not be?), you’ve doubtless already checked out our staff rankings. We'll be releasing our final preseason update next week. With draft season ramping up now, though, it seems like a good time to check our expert opinions […]

Fantasy Studs: Four Players to Targets in Drafts

The feeling you get when a late-round draft pick or early season pickup goes on to become an integral part of your team is one of the best that can come from fantasy sports. It’s happened to all of us, and this year it’s bound to happen again. For this article, however, we’ll look at the […]

Pittsburgh Pirates Top MLB Prospects for 2016 Dynasty Leagues

For the third consecutive season, the Pittsburgh Pirates hosted a Wild Card Game and for the second straight season they were eliminated at home. First it was the eventual World Series winning San Francisco Giants and then it was the upstart Chicago Cubs. But look on the bright side Pirates’ fans, with a lineup centered […]

David Wright (3B, NYM) - 2016 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Target ~160 CURRENT ADP: 195.7 ANALYSIS: David Wright spent the majority of 2015 on the disabled list with spinal stenosis, but was able to return in August and played right through the postseason run and into the World Series with the Mets. In September, his only full regular season month, he slashed .299/.396/.483 […]

Arizona Diamondbacks Top MLB Prospects for 2016 Dynasty Leagues

The Arizona Diamondbacks have decided that 2016 is going to be their year. They went out and made some big moves happen, such as signing Zack Greinke, trading for Shelby Miller, and acquiring Jean Segura. With pieces like AJ Pollock and Paul Goldschmidt already firmly entrenched in the lineup and a rotation that does not […]

2016 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values: Danny Valencia

Few players have been around the block to the extent that Danny Valencia has by the age of 31 years old. In 2006, the Minnesota Twins took Valencia in the 19th round of the MLB Draft. Things were good for the Twins back then. Joe Mauer was coming into his own, and a veteran outfield […]

Points Leagues Rankings (Top 300): 2016 Fantasy Baseball

It's almost time folks. Spring training is officially underway, and the MLB season is fast approaching. With that comes the excitement of fantasy baseball drafts, coming in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Today's rankings are focused on points leagues, which will have different scoring settings than many other types of fantasy baseball leagues. Each statistical category […]

Net Steals Leagues: Five Fantasy Baseball Busts and Avoids

I played in a net steals league a couple years back. It did not go well. In preparation for the auction draft, I foolishly assumed I could rely on standard steals projections. My plan for this particular auction was to sport a balanced attack, targeting guys with cross-category upside instead of chasing players with one major […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: 2016 Fantasy Baseball Third Base (3B) Tiered Rankings

RotoBaller is very excited about the start of the second year of RotoBaller Radio. You can find our new shows as always on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, YouTube, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Tuesday night at 9:00 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano will be discussing the most recent and relevant MLB news and […]

Turning Two: Who is Breaking Out in 2016?

Welcome back to episode seven of Turning Two. To this point we've focused on stat-based material: who will hit 50 HR, who will win 20 games, who can put up a 20/20, who can hit .350, who can reach 50 saves, and who will post a sub-2.00 ERA. Now we'll shift to a broader topic: breakout players for 2016. Finding the […]

Justin Turner (3B, LAD) - Fantasy Baseball Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Target ~170 CURRENT ADP: 313 ANALYSIS: Justin Turner, 30, had only eclipsed 400 PA once in his career (2011), and only got a shot in 2014 after injuries to Hanley Ramirez and Juan Uribe depleted the Dodgers' depth. He responded by hitting .340 in 322 AB. Considering his .404 BABIP, many folks called for regression. But […]

RotoBaller Radio is On @ 9PM – 2016 Fantasy Baseball Third Base Tiered Rankings (3B)

RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph (@RealTalkRaph) will be talking all things fantasy baseball tonight at 9:oo PM EST with co-host and MLB expert Anthony Aniano (@AAnianoFantasy), Tuesday February 23rd, to prepare for fantasy baseball draft season and discuss the top MLB news and player updates. They will be answering all of your third base rankings questions live on the air, so get […]

2016 Fantasy Baseball Tiered Rankings: Third Base (February)

We are so close to fantasy baseball, you guys...and yet so far. I have to imagine my friends don't want to talk to me anymore - it's like dealing with a junkie. "I'll buy your beer if you'll talk sleepers with me, bro...come on, man, gimme ten minutes." Just a few more weeks. Get it together. […]

David Wright A Risky Pick On Draft Day?

David Wright is still a good baseball player, and chances are he can still be productive...when he plays. That is the major issue here; a prolonged DL stint will likely hang over Wright and his fantasy owners like the sword of Damocles in 2016. Spinal stenosis is a serious condition for athletes and one has […]

Miami Marlins Top MLB Prospects for 2016 Dynasty Leagues

Another year, another Marlins team that just cannot do anything right. They signed a bunch of free agents to big deals one year, trade them all away the next. In spite of having bats like Giancarlo Stanton and Christian Yelich in the middle of their lineup and pitchers like Jose Fernandez leading the rotation, the Marlins […]

2016 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values: David Wright

David Wright spent the majority of his 2015 season on the disabled list with spinal stenosis. Sure, that sounds bad, but Wright was able to return in August and played right through the postseason run and into the World Series. In September, his only full regular season month, he posted solid numbers. Playing in 23 […]

Texas Rangers Top MLB Prospects for 2016 Dynasty Leagues

More than any other team in baseball, the Texas Rangers snuck up and emerged as the most surprising contender in 2015. Both the Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs had been rebuilding for many years so though earlier than many expected, it seemed more plausible that the Astros or Cubs would compete than the Rangers would. […]

Five 2015 Busts Who Will Disappoint Again

It happens every year: A bunch of players produce way above or below expectations, and we spend the entire offseason arguing over whether or not the improvement or decline was genuine. Separating the wheat from the chaff when it comes to last year’s performances can be the difference between a championship season and bitter, abject […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: 2016 National League Preview & MLB Player News

RotoBaller is very excited about the start of the second year of RotoBaller Radio. You can find our new shows as always on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Tuesday night at 9:00 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano will be discussing the most recent and relevant MLB news and information […]

Five 2015 Breakouts to Believe In

It happens every year: A bunch of players produce way above or below expectations, and we spend the entire offseason arguing over whether or not the improvement or decline was genuine. Today we'll discuss five players whose coming out parties should continue in 2016. All week long, I’ll be taking a look at last season’s surprises, […]

Seattle Mariners Top MLB Prospects for 2016 Dynasty Leagues

The Seattle Mariners farm system is not terribly promising (sorry Seattle fans). They have wagered a lot on free agents like Nelson Cruz and Robinson Cano and have completely depleted their farm system. Though they have a solid rotation and a great core to build their offense around, there are several teams within their own division […]

Oakland Athletics Top MLB Prospects for 2016 Dynasty Leagues

The Athletics finished 2015 tied with the Brewers and Rockies for the fourth worst record in the majors and it shouldn’t have been too surprising that they landed there. Oakland dealt Josh Donaldson in the offseason and entered the season without A.J. Griffin or Jarrod Parker in their rotation. Things were not expected to go […]

Houston Astros Top MLB Prospects for 2016 Dynasty Leagues

The Houston Astros made unbelievable strides as a team in 2015. Some analysts believed that they would be at least semi-competitive, but not many envisioned them making it to the playoffs. Part of this was due in large part to the midseason call-up of Carlos Correa. In 99 games, he had as much of an impact as nearly […]

Los Angeles Angels Top MLB Prospects for 2016 Dynasty Leagues

The Los Angeles Angels still have a team that could be ready to compete for the 2016 AL West division title even after a disappointing 2015 that saw them finish third in the division race (albeit a mere three games out of first and one game out of the wild card). The division certainly didn’t […]

Top 300 Rankings & Analysis (Part 2)

Welcome, RotoBallers. You may have noticed that we're rolling out a ton of rankings content for the 2016 season. Included in this effort is our Top 300 staff rankings, which you can view by clicking that link or scrolling all the way down below. In addition to yours truly, Brad Johnson and Nick Mariano participated […]