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This is part 1 of my dynasty starting pitcher rankings for fantasy baseball. We are deep into dynasty season here at RotoBaller, and we've already analyzed dynasty rankings for Third Base, Catcher, Shortstop, First Base, Second Base and Outfield Part 1 and Part 2. In standard drafts, ignoring starting pitchers until late is fine. There are plenty of quality arms littered throughout […]
Full Story »Jorge Soler (OF, CHC) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target as OF3 ANALYSIS: With all of the hype surrounding the Cubs heading into 2015, one name that has nearly been lost in the shuffle is Cuban outfielder Jorge Soler. At 6’4”, 215 pounds, Soler is an impressive physical specimen with five-tool talent. He hit .340 with 15 HR and 57 RBI in […]
Full Story »Danny Santana: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Shortstop Bust
Santana's Breakout Success in 2014 is Unsustainable in 2015 Danny Santana was a pleasant surprise last season for the Minnesota Twins and fantasy owners alike. He was called up from the minors in May and posted a .319/.353/.472 line in 430 plate appearances, with seven HR and 20 SB. Add it all up, and he […]
Full Story »MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Fantasy Baseball First Base & Third Base Rankings
Preseason Fantasy Baseball Analysis: First Base & Third Base RotoBaller is very excited about the launch of our very own radio station. You can now find our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Wednesday night at 9:30 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano of DraftSmashers […]
Full Story »Travis Snider (OF, BAL) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target as OF5 ANALYSIS: Travis Snider's role on his new team, the Orioles, remains unknown, but he should get his chances. The lefty hitter may platoon to begin with, but he can still hit most days, thanks to his pinch-hitting skills. Snider was tied for fifth in all of baseball with 13 hits as […]
Full Story »Kris Bryant (3B/OF, CHC) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target as 3B1 ANALYSIS: The Chicago Cubs may choose to wait two weeks to bring up Kris Bryant, giving themselves control over their top prospect through 2021. Bryant was Baseball America’s 2014 Minor League Player of the Year after hitting .325 with 43 HR and 110 RBI. Translating that success to the big league level is hard […]
Full Story »Richards Making Progress Towards Return
When Garrett Richards tore his left patellar tendon in late-August on a fluky play covering first base, it was initially feared that the right-hander would miss at least the beginning of the 2015 season, if not more. After being able to run with his full body weight earlier this week for the first time since […]
Full Story »Braves Ink Young to Minor League Deal
Eric Young Jr. has signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves that also includes an invitation to spring training. The 29-year-old will be competing for a potential starting job in left field, if not a platoon role or to be the club’s fourth outfielder. In 2015, Young will be entering his seventh season […]
Full Story »Week 16 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: NBA Category Specialists
It is now officially the All-Star Break, so it's time to take a look at a couple of guys who are owned in fewer than 50% of leagues, but who can still help with key categories coming right out of the break. Position Eligibility & Ownership Rate Based on Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Player List Free […]
Full Story »A.J. Pollock: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Outfield Sleeper
A Late Season Bounceback Life is full of setbacks. How people respond to setbacks can define their character – it shows work ethic and pride. After taking a Johnny Cueto fastball to the hand in late May, no one would have batted an eye if A.J. Pollock chalked up 2014 as a lost season. […]
Full Story »Miguel Montero: Veteran Catcher Available on the Cheap
Better in Chicago? I understand the Chicago Cubs addition of Miguel Montero was not all about his bat. He is also an upgrade defensively over Wellington Castillo. You can read all about his ability to frame and his defensive metrics in this great piece from Fangraphs. He'll hit in the middle of the rebuilt Cubs lineup. […]
Full Story »Eye On The Minors: Top Redraft MLB Pitching Prospects (# 41-50)
Tasked with ranking the top 50 MLB starting pitching prospects for redraft leagues, I found out real fast that preseason prospect lists for fantasy baseball probably shouldn’t be this long. The fact of the matter is, there aren’t that many MLB rookie pitchers who make an impact in any given season, let alone an […]
Full Story »The Week In Review: Killing Time 'Til The All-Star Game
Well, here we are. The dead zone. All the football is done, save for the NFL draft, but that particular circus doesn't pull into town for a while yet. Winter meetings are over, and spring training hasn't started yet, so the only real baseball-based entertainment is pointing and laughing at Alex Rodriguez when he says […]
Full Story »Michael Saunders: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Deeeeeep Outfield Sleeper
A New Home in Toronto Could Help Saunders Reach Potential When we put together our rankings earlier this winter, I had Michael Saunders lower than every other outfielder on my list except one. I may have forgotten that he was traded to the Blue Jays, a move which should provide a bump to his […]
Full Story »Royals, Herrera Finalizing a Two-Year Deal
Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star is reporting that the Kansas City Royals and relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera are finalizing a two-year deal worth $4.15 million to avoid arbitration. Heard the Royals are finalizing a two-year, $4.15 million deal to avoid arbitration with Kelvin Herrera. — Andy McCullough (@McCulloughStar) February 12, 2015 Herrera, 25, […]
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