Keep It Simple, Stupid - Finding Homers and Strikeouts Throughout the Draft

Rotisserie fantasy baseball is a complex game. The best players give equal attention to each category, build balanced teams, and then prune their teams effectively throughout the year. Not everybody has the time for that though - and it's a lot easier said than done. Sometimes we can do just fine focusing in on the […]

Shortstop Dynasty Rankings for Fantasy Baseball

We have now gotten to maybe the most fun list of players in baseball dynasty leagues. Shortstop is usually a heavily drafted position. A lot of that has to do with the fact that some of the players on this list won’t be shortstops for very long.   Though a shortstop will mostly move to […]

Fantasy Baseball Third Base Rankings - 2023 Points Leagues: Bobby Witt Jr., Matt Chapman, Jordan Walker, Ke'Bryan Hayes

RotoBaller is constantly working to try and bring fantasy baseball managers the best advice, especially during draft season. A big part of that includes regular updates to our tiered rankings for all formats. In this article, you will find our updated fantasy baseball third base rankings for points leagues as of March 7. In this […]

Nick Ahmed Returns To Lineup Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (forearm) is back in the Cactus League lineup on Monday against the Kansas City Royals, starting at shortstop and batting sixth in the lineup. This will be Ahmed's spring debut after he missed some time in camp with right forearm inflammation. The 32-year-old veteran was limited to just 17 games […]

Noteworthy Hitting Leaders (Pull%) - Statcast Review for Fantasy Baseball

After diving into the xBA and xSLG leaderboards last week, I'm continuing my look at Statcast metrics by turning our eye to the Pull% leaderboard. We'll go through some of the leaders in the hopes of not just giving you Statcast numbers but explaining how I believe those numbers impact the projections I have for […]

Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings - 2023 Points Leagues: Adley Rutschman, Tyler Stephenson, Keibert Ruiz, Logan O'Hoppe

RotoBaller is constantly working to try and bring fantasy baseball managers the best advice, especially during draft season. A big part of that includes regular updates to our tiered rankings for all formats. In this article, you will find our updated fantasy baseball catcher rankings for points leagues as of March 5th. In this article […]

The Do’s and Don’ts of Fantasy Baseball Draft Preparation

Good draft preparation is one of the most important factors in winning a fantasy baseball league. With so many great resources and advanced stats out there, it’s difficult to know what to do. I’ve put together a list of do’s and don’ts for fantasy baseball draft prep to help you prepare for the 2023 draft […]

Nick Mariano's Late-Round Fliers List 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. Howdy, RotoBallers! I hope you're ready to take chances, make mistakes, and get messy. We’re here to dig a little deeper into the draft room and look for players that would be wise to […]

Nick Mariano's Early-Round Overvalued List 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 we can't forget that surrendering value by over-drafting can be just as crucial. In order […]

Second Base Dynasty Rankings For Fantasy Baseball

Second base was once a position for speed and a little batting average, but that has changed over the years, and it’s now a full-fledged fantasy production machine. It may not boast the power that third base or first base does, and the names may not be as sexy as the shortstop position, but it […]

Third Base Dynasty Rankings for Fantasy Baseball

We’ve made it to some of the top options in the game. Third base has five of the top-22 players in RotoBaller’s dynasty rankings and seven players in the top 50. The power you get from this position could help carry your team in the home run department.   Big boppers are all over the […]

Catcher Dynasty Rankings For Fantasy Baseball

The catcher position has long been one of minimal value in fantasy baseball. There are usually just a couple of players worth a top pick each year. But for dynasty purposes, catchers are starting to collect some intriguing targets.   A list of 21 of the best catchers in baseball follows though some of them […]

Madison Bumgarner Faces Live Hitters

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner was able to face live hitters for the third time on Monday. The veteran southpaw is getting closer to making his Cactus League debut. The Diamondbacks are bringing Bumgarner along slowly to save on some wear-and-tear on his body. The 33-year-old posted a 4.88 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 112/49 […]

Druw Jones On Track In His Rehab

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Druw Jones (shoulder) is making steady progress from shoulder surgery and is expected to be ready at or near the start of the minor-league season, according to general manager Mike Hazen. Jones suffered a torn posterior labrum in his left (non-throwing) shoulder last July. He's been hitting since January, and the […]

Second Basemen to Target or Avoid at ADP - Fantasy Baseball Draft Analysis

Over the years, the second base position has usually been one of the more shallow positions for fantasy purposes. And low and behold, the 2023 season will be no different. But we'll get more into that in just a second. At the top, we have four players being taken inside the top 50 of most […]

Outfield Draft Values for Fantasy Baseball - EDV Finds Undervalued, Overvalued Picks

Spring Training is flying and we're off to the races with another year of the FSWA-award-nominated Expected Draft Values (EDV) series, where we look at historical data to identify both overvalued and undervalued players of all types. Whether you're targeting power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, we've got you covered. It's time to […]

Pitcher Statcast: Using Sabermetrics for 2023 Fantasy Baseball

Statcast metrics such as Barrels and Brls/BBE are great ways to evaluate a fantasy baseball batter's performance, so it is only natural to assume that the metrics would be predictive for pitchers as well. As much as batters want to hit a Barrel every time, pitchers want to avoid them at all costs. Yet, there […]

Brandon Pfaadt To Make Cactus League Debut On Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt is set to make his Cactus League debut against the Chicago Cubs on Monday. The 24-year-old is a long shot to make the roster, but looked good in the minors last season. He posted a 3.83 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and a 218/33 K/BB ratio over 167 innings. Pfaadt split […]

Third Base Draft Values for Fantasy Baseball - EDV Finds Undervalued, Overvalued Picks

Baseball is coming, so it is time for another year of the FSWA-award-nominated Expected Draft Values (EDV) series, where we look at historical data to identify both overvalued and undervalued players of all types. Whether you're targeting power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, we've got you covered. Today, we'll look at third basemen […]

Nick Ahmed Out Five Days With Forearm Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (forearm) will be out for at least the next five days with tightness/inflammation in his left forearm. There's no reason to believe he'll miss an extended period of time, but he was given a cortisone injection to reduce the inflammation. Ahmed has missed time each of the last three years […]

First Base Dynasty Rankings for Fantasy Baseball

After years of mostly just top-tier production, first base is making a comeback in fantasy output. There are some intriguing names in re-draft leagues, but we will look at dynasty fantasy baseball rankings here. Most leagues are starting to decide who will be part of their future; some will be looking to draft some of […]

A Year To Remember: Pitchers Who Had Career Years In 2022

With spring training up and running, and fantasy drafts underway, it’s as good a time as any to rehash some notable 2022 pitching performances. We're looking to the guys who broke out with career years last season. Declaring an active player’s career season is something of a backhanded compliment. Yes, it means they had a […]

Corbin Martin To Work Exclusively As Reliever

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Corbin Martin will work exclusively as a reliever heading into the 2023 season, according to manager Torey Lovullo. The 27-year-old has been working as both a reliever and starter throughout his career. Last season, Martin made seven appearances (two starts) with the Diamondbacks, but the results weren't favorable. Now, Martin is working […]

Second Base Draft Values for Fantasy Baseball - EDV Finds Undervalued, Overvalued Picks

And we're back to the Expected Draft Values (EDV) series, where we look at historical data to identify both over and undervalued players of all types. Whether you're targeting power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, we've got you covered. We started with first base and now head to second base as we make […]

First Base Draft Values for Fantasy Baseball - EDV Finds Undervalued, Overvalued Picks

Baseball is coming, so it is time for another year of the FSWA-award-nominated Expected Draft Values (EDV) series, where we look at historical data to identify both overvalued and undervalued players of all types. Whether you're targeting power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, we've got you covered. We'll start at first base and […]

Ryne Nelson To Make Spring Training Debut On Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ryne Nelson is set to make his Cactus League debut against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. The 25-year-old has emerged as one of the favorites for the fifth-spot in the rotation. The 25-year-old was impressive during his brief time in the MLB last season. Nelson posted a 1.47 ERA, 0.82 WHIP […]

Five Outfielders To Target in 2023 Fantasy Baseball Drafts

Welcome back, fantasy baseball players. Welcome to this year’s edition of outfielders to target. I have a list of five outfielders to target around their ADP (or even a little earlier) who could help your fantasy team in 2023. While looking at projections and past results, the list that follows was carefully crafted to give […]

ADP Fallers to Buy for Fantasy Baseball - 2023 ADP Comparisons

"Buy low, sell high." The age-old advice. Simple but powerful. It is perfectly applicable in the fantasy baseball world as well, so that is what we're talking about today. I am going to explore the players that have seen the biggest drops in their ADP when comparing 2022 to 2023. Now, there are plenty of […]

Starting Pitcher Rankings and Tiers for 2023 Fantasy Baseball

Hello, welcome fantasy baseball friends to an early look at the 2023 starting pitcher rankings. Spring training is right around the corner and leagues are going to start ramping up, so now is a great time to dive into what to expect out of the starting pitcher landscape.   I’ve ranked 75 of the top starters […]

Diamondbacks Open To Extension With Corbin Carroll

The Arizona Diamondbacks view rookie outfielder Corbin Carroll as a centerpiece of their future and have engaged him in conversations about a long-term contract, according to sources. It could be the team's best time to strike to ensure that they keep him around beyond the minimum of six year's of club control. The 22-year-old spent […]