Spring Training Standouts To Consider Drafting for 2023 Fantasy Baseball

We have to be extremely, extremely careful when making judgments based on Spring training data. Every single year, you will see plenty of players dominate in spring and then end up being complete duds in the regular season, and vice-versa. That makes it tough to genuinely and honestly write a piece like this, so I […]

Closers and Saves Report for Fantasy Baseball - Spring Training Updates (March 24th)

Hot take: The World Baseball Classic was a lot of fun. That really shouldn't be a hot take, but apparently, it is. But now that the World Baseball Classic is done until 2026 and we're back to regular Grapefruit and Cactus League games, Opening Day rosters are starting to take shape. We're a week away […]

Top 750: Updated Roto Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Jordan Walker, Oneil Cruz, Corbin Carroll, Vinnie Pasquantino, Anthony Volpe

Draft season is upon us, and we'll be releasing updated rankings constantly! In this article below, you'll find our MLB team's updated 2023 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for 5x5 mixed roto leagues as of March 23. This is an exciting time of year for MLB and fantasy baseball fans, as the MLB season is […]

ESPN H2H Points League Primer - Strategy, Bargains and Busts for Fantasy Baseball Drafts

Oh. My. Goodness. After railing and railing about ESPN H2H point leagues over the past few years, the worldwide leader has finally brought change! Perhaps realizing that far more players play head-to-head leagues, ESPN has started leaning into doing better...Well, maybe. Last season, that change came in the form of improved rankings that more accurately […]

Who Is The Phillies' Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Candidates for 2023

The closer role can be tricky at times for MLB teams that aren't as resourceful or can't afford higher-end relievers, but the Philadelphia Phillies are not one of those teams. Despite the subtractions of Corey Knebel, who remains on the market, and David Robertson, who joined the Mets' bullpen over the offseason, the Phillies have […]

Ben Rosener's Fantasy Baseball Beat: Raisel Iglesias, James Outman, And Jason Heyward News Updates

The offseason is officially no more, but Spring training is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers have missed in the last few months. Lineup news, actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. Baseball is back, and so too is fantasy baseball, with drafts […]

Updated 2023 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Points Leagues

Welcome back to more fantasy baseball rankings! The MLB season is creeping up on us, and we're back today with some updated 2023 fantasy baseball points league rankings for points leagues and head-to-head (H2H) points leagues. In general, points leagues and H2H points formats are extremely underserved by the fantasy baseball community and fantasy baseball […]

Nick Mariano's Points Leagues Targets for 2023 Fantasy Baseball (Premium Content)

This premium article is part of our 2023 Draft Kit. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Fantasy baseball drafts (and their articles) are almost all about finding the next superstar and unearthing talent late, but points formats are typically lumped into rotisserie angles and/or ignored entirely. We can't have our […]

Updated 2023 Fantasy Baseball Rankings for Points Leagues - Eloy Jimenez, Adley Rutschman, Michael Harris, Corbin Carroll, George Kirby, Cristian Javier, Kodai Senga

Do you play in fantasy baseball points leagues? Us too, and we have you covered with points league analysis all season long. Today we're here with our  updated 2023 fantasy baseball points league rankings for points leagues and head-to-head (H2H) points leagues as of March 23, 2023. In general, points leagues and H2H points formats […]

Updated Fantasy Baseball Closers and Relief Pitcher Rankings - 2023 Roto League Drafts: Devin Williams, Alex Lange, David Robertson

Draft season is upon us, and we'll be releasing updated rankings constantly! In this article below, you'll find our MLB team's updated 2023 fantasy baseball closers and relief pitcher rankings for roto leagues and tiers for 5x5 mixed roto leagues as of March 17. This is an exciting time of year for MLB and fantasy […]

Mychal Givens Resumes Throwing

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Mychal Givens (knee) resumed throwing from flat ground on Thursday. The right-hander is working his way back from left knee soreness. The injury continues to linger which puts his status for Opening Day in jeopardy. The fact Givens has resumed throwing is a good sign, but he still has more work […]

Updated Fantasy Baseball Closer and Relief Pitcher Rankings - 2023 Points Leagues: Ryan Helsley, Andres Munoz, Jhoan Duran

Do you play in fantasy baseball points leagues? Us too, and we have you covered with points league analysis all season long. Today we're here with our fantasy baseball closer and relief pitcher rankings for points leagues as of March 23. In general, points leagues and H2H points formats are underserved by the fantasy baseball community […]

Daniel Lynch Removed Early On Thursday

Kansas City Royals pitcher Daniel Lynch (shoulder) was removed early during Thursday's Cactus League matchup against the San Diego Padres. The left-hander was pulled out from his relief appearance due to left shoulder discomfort. The assumption is that the organization is going to have Lynch undergo additional testing. There's a decent chance that Lynch begins […]

Jimmy Nelson To Open Year On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Jimmy Nelson (elbow) won't be ready for the beginning of the year. Nelson has been pitching in spring training as he makes his way back from Tommy John, but he isn't ready for regular season game action yet. After missing all of 2022, Nelson signed a big-league deal with the […]

A.J. Minter Likely To Open Year As Braves Closer

With Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) set to open the 2023 season on the injured list, manager Brian Snitker said reliever A.J. Minter is the obvious choice to fill in for Iglesias. "The good thing is: (A.J.) Minter has closed. He obviously would be the obvious guy. Yeah, I don't know. It may be […]

Brandon Hughes Hoping To Avoid Injured List Stint

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Hughes (knee) is dealing with a left knee issue and hasn't pitched since March 16, but the team is hoping he can get back on the mound this weekend. The hope is that Hughes will avoid an injured list stint to begin the 2023 season, but he's been dealing with […]

Raisel Iglesias To Land On Injured List To Begin Season

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) is dealing with low-grade right shoulder inflammation and will start the 2023 season on the injured list. Iglesias will not throw for the next seven days. Iglesias' injury doesn't sound all that serious, but the Braves will have to adjust the back end of their bullpen early on. For […]

Jhoan Duran To Throw Thursday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jhoan Duran (leg) is slated to throw in Thursday's spring training action against the Toronto Blue Jays. Duran took a liner off of his leg on Sunday but the injury was apparently not serious as he won't miss any time this spring. Duran is expected to play a key role in the […]

Drew Pomeranz Unlikely To Be Ready For Opening Day

San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin said there has been a "mild setback" for relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz (elbow). He has been throwing on flat ground but likely will not appear in a Cactus League game and will not be ready for Opening Day. The 34-year-old southpaw is dealing with more pain and inflammation in […]

Emmanuel Clase Having Below-Average Spring

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has pitched to a 4.50 ERA during six spring games. He has a 1.33 WHIP and four strikeouts over six innings pitched. It's not a great start for Clase, but it's nothing to worry about here. As with most spring stats, don't look too much into them. The 2022 Mariano […]

David Robertson Likely To Be Mets Closer

With New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz (knee) likely to miss all of the 2023 season, reliever David Robertson will likely serve as the fill-in closer this year. It's also possible that the Mets look to trade for another closer-worthy reliever, but big trades are rare this time of year and the Mets guard their […]

Michael King (RP, NYY) - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 400 CURRENT ADP: ~515 overall ANALYSIS: Chad Green was always one of my favorite RPs to roster in fantasy for the bullpen method. In 2021, he pitched an absurd 83.2 innings and racked up 10 wins and six saves while striking out 99 hitters. If you add in the 3.12 […]

NL-Only Sleepers for 2023 Fantasy Baseball Drafts

The “Only” league is one of the more challenging fantasy baseball formats. The format forces players to reach into the depths of NL rosters to create the best team possible. The only problem with the “Only” league format? It is extremely difficult. With such a limited player pool, the drafts are critical. If you make […]

Bud Black Unconcerned With Daniel Bard's WBC Struggles

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said Monday that he is not concerned about closer Daniel Bard's struggles throughout the World Baseball Classic. The 37-year-old has a massive 43.20 ERA over three games with Team USA; however, Black is not concerned that Bard may be experiencing the yips as he has previously in his career. Bard […]

Daniel Hudson To Begin Season On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (knee) said that he will begin the 2023 season on the injured list. The right-hander has been working his way back from a torn ACL from last June. He has been able to face live hitters a few times, but it appears his knee is still bothering him. […]

Nick Anderson Optioned To Minors

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Nick Anderson has been optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday. The important thing is that Anderson was able to get through the spring healthy. The right-hander didn't pitch at all in 2022 due to injuries. In fact, Anderson has only pitched in 25 games over the last three seasons. When healthy, […]

Guardians Sign Jhon Romero To Minor-League Deal

The Cleveland Guardians signed free-agent right-hander Jhon Romero to a minor-league deal on Monday. Romero has spent time with the Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals and Minnesota Twins and made his major-league debut in 2021. He also appeared in three games for Team Columbia in this year's World Baseball Classic. The 28-year-old missed most of last […]

Jhoan Duran Suffers Leg Contusion On Sunday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jhoan Duran (leg) sustained a leg contusion after being hit by a line drive during Sunday's backfield game. According to Twins managers Rocco Baldelli, Duran was "moving around pretty well." The 25-year-old has avoided a significant injury and will likely get a few days off before returning to the mound. He will […]

Updated Fantasy Baseball Draft Rankings for Roto - Jose Altuve, David Hensley, David Robertson, Tony Gonsolin, Jacob deGrom

The MLB season is almost here, and we're here to help you win your drafts. In this article below you'll find our team's updated roto fantasy baseball draft rankings and tiers for 5x5 mixed leagues as of March 19th, 2023. Let's see where key players like Jose Altuve, David Hensley, David Robertson, Tony Gonsolin, Jacob […]

MLB Pitcher Prospects – Hidden Gems to Watch for Fantasy Baseball

As we get closer to the beginning of the 2023 campaign, I am examining those prospects who are not currently household names. In this installment of hidden prospect gems, I take a look at four under-the-radar pitchers who should take a step forward and break into the top of prospect lists by the end of […]