Updated Starting Pitcher (SP) Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 225 for March Drafts
Pitching wins fantasy baseball championships, and there are always lots of pitcher injuries and surprises with MLB rotations to start the season. It's key to stay updated before your drafts, and we're here to help out with our MLB team's updated 2024 fantasy baseball starting pitcher (SP) rankings. These starting pitcher rankings are brought to […]
Updated Closer and Relief Pitcher (RP) Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 175 for March Drafts
With the new era of baseball and MLB rule changes, relief pitchers are becoming more important than ever for building a winning fantasy baseball team. It's key to know who the best bullpen arms are, and below you'll see our take on that with our MLB team's updated 2024 fantasy baseball closers and relief pitcher […]
Chris Sale Strikes Out Six On Monday
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale finished out his spring on a high note during Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The left-hander struggled during his last two outings but bounced back nicely here. Sale struck out six batters over three innings of work during the shutout victory. He'll end the spring with a 3.07 […]
ESPN H2H Fantasy Baseball Points League Primer: Bargains and Busts
Many different kinds of fantasy baseball leagues are calling to the wide variety of fantasy baseball players in the world. Analysis is done frequently for those playing in high-stakes leagues, and not for those playing in smaller, perhaps less competitive, leagues. While many fantasy players flock to snake drafts, many folks still play in points […]
Nick Mariano's Favorite Fantasy Baseball Picks and His Perfect Draft Using EDV
With most of my drafts in the books and one of the biggest draft weekends now here, it's time to combine the FSWA-award-nominated Expected Draft Values (EDV) series with a list of my most-targeted players. We'll explore some of the players that EDV says are premier buys before breaking down my hypothetical perfect draft and […]
Statcast Review: xBA - Noteworthy Fantasy Baseball Over and Underachievers
So far this offseason, we've taken a look at hitters who improved their walk rates the most, those batters who increased their sweet spot% the most, potential stolen base contributors after pick 300, amongst other articles. This particular article will take yet another slice of the data to see what there is to see. For […]
11 Starting Pitcher Breakouts for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)
Nothing gets fantasy players' ears perked like the word breakout. The issue is, that word can mean many different things to different players. For some, it means a player that will outlive their fantasy baseball ADP. But to me, that is more of a sleeper. If you draft a player in Round 12, and they […]
Starting Pitcher Stuff+ Improvers for Fantasy Baseball (2024)
At this time of year when fantasy baseball managers are preparing for drafts, it's wise to look at trends to see which players might be heading in a positive direction and which ones are on a downward path so that strategies are properly adjusted for these signals. If a player is on an upward trend […]
NL-Only League Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 375 for March Drafts
Hey, RotoBallers! We are back with more fantasy baseball rankings. The fantasy baseball offseason is in full swing, and we will constantly update rankings and articles until Opening Day. We recently published our AL-Only rankings article; now it's time to focus on the National League. For fantasy managers who still play in these old-school formats, we've […]
Top 125 Corner Infield Fantasy Baseball Rankings (March Updates)
Hey, Rotoballers! It's an exciting time for baseball, with Opening Day about a few days away. Fantasy baseball's offseason is in full swing, and we are back with more rankings articles to help you crush your leagues. Most NFBC and roto leagues require you to start one corner infielder (first base or third base). Today, […]
Ozzie Albies Blasts Solo Shot On Saturday
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies hit his second home run of spring training in a 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. It was Albies only hit going 1-3 in the loss. He has had a subpar spring so far, slashing 220/.304/.743 with two home runs and five RBI. The Braves second […]
Late-Round Fliers With Upside for 2024 Fantasy Baseball Drafts by Nick Mariano
This premium article is part of our 2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers! Get that pickaxe ready as we […]
Top 40 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings for 2024 Drafts (Redraft Leagues)
We're now over halfway through spring training and plenty has happened since my initial 2024 rookie rankings several weeks ago. We have prospects charging hard for opening day jobs, others that have fallen off, and plenty more still digging for roles to open the season. In just the last few days, we had one of […]
Updated Third Base (3B) Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 70 for March Drafts
Here at RotoBaller we pride ourselves on bringing you all the latest fantasy baseball rankings and advice around the clock. And with that being said, below you'll find our team's updated 2024 fantasy baseball third base (3B) rankings. These third base rankings are brought to you by Nick Mariano, Brad Camara, Eric Cross, Ariel Cohen, and Kev Mahserejian. In […]
Updated First Base (1B) Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 75 for March Drafts
The peak of fantasy baseball draft season is upon us, and we're here as always to help you win big! Below you'll find our MLB team's updated 2024 fantasy baseball first base rankings. These first base rankings are brought to you by Nick Mariano, Brad Camara, Eric Cross, Ariel Cohen, and Kev Mahserejian. In case you were not […]
Updated Catcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 40 for March Drafts
Fantasy baseball drafts are heating up big time as we're just a few days away from the start of the MLB season! In this article you'll find our updated 2024 fantasy baseball catcher rankings. These catcher rankings are brought to you by Nick Mariano, Brad Camara, Eric Cross, Ariel Cohen, and Kev Mahserejian. In case you were not aware, […]
Top 10 Starting Pitcher Prospect Rankings For Dynasty Fantasy Baseball (2024)
The term "there is no such thing as a pitching prospect" gets thrown around a lot, sometimes jokingly, but sometimes seriously. I'm here to say that TINSTAAP is a myth. Yes, pitching prospects are more risky than hitting prospects and we're seeing more and more young arms need some sort of surgery early in their […]
Overvalued Second Basemen for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)
The worst mistake fantasy managers can make in a fantasy baseball draft is taking a chance on a player in the early rounds that winds up busting. Whether the player gets injured or has a poor year at the plate, it's hard to recover from. That's especially true if you select the player in the […]
2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers List by Nick Mariano
This premium article is part of our 2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. You might be sick of the term "sleeper" […]
When is TJ Friedl Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update
Back in 2016, TJ Friedl began his pro career in the Reds farm system, methodically working his way up the ranks until he finally made his MLB debut in 2021. However, it was not until 2023 that he became a regular in the Reds' lineup. The lefty ended the season top-3 on the team in […]
Starting Pitchers: Undervalued and Overvalued For Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues
When to select a starting pitcher can sometimes be the hardest part in fantasy baseball. However, getting at least one elite starter is almost key. Spencer Strider is the most valuable starting pitcher in fantasy drafts this year and should be the clear No. 1 pitcher off the board. Strider is currently the only pitcher […]
Top 25 FYPD Fantasy Baseball Rankings from Eric Cross (2024)
Fantasy baseball First-Year Player Drafts are always a high point in any offseason for dynasty leagues. The ability to add new talent into the player pool is always exciting and brings new hope to dynasty teams that might have finished near the bottom of the standings the previous season. This year's draft class is absolutely […]
Top Starting Pitcher Prospects To Target For Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)
We are in the midst of draft season and as the calendar turns over from February to March, I am starting to get really excited for baseball season. While I cover football and basketball here at RotoBaller, baseball has always been my favorite sport to write about and I have a passion for pitchers in […]
Points Leagues Targets for Fantasy Baseball - Hitters and Pitchers to Draft (2024)
This premium article is part of our 2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We all strive to do a better job […]
Austin Riley Having A Modest Spring
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley is having an underwhelming spring by his standards. The 26-year-old is slashing .257/.297/.429 with just two homers and four RBI in 35 AB. Though his spring has been subpar, Riley is still expected to be very important to fantasy managers' lineups, as he currently has a 22.3 ADP. The projections […]
CBS Undervalued and Overvalued Picks - Fantasy Baseball ADP Advantages for Drafts
When looking at certain fantasy baseball players' worth, one area to look at is the average draft position (ADP). While you will want to keep your league settings in mind while trying to grasp how other managers are drafting, looking at a player's ADP can give you a hint of where to try to target […]
Undervalued Second Basemen to Outperform ADP for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)
The second base position has some elite options at the start of fantasy drafts this year. Mookie Betts, Ozzie Albies, Marcus Semien, and Jose Altuve are all going within the first three rounds. Betts is the most valuable of the bunch since he is going top five in almost every draft. After that, Albies is […]
Orlando Arcia Hits Fourth Homer Of Spring
Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's Grapefruit League action against the New York Yankees. Arcia now has four homers to go along with a healthy .286 batting average this spring. The 29-year-old has always had a great glove, but broke out offensively last season to make his […]
5 Bounce-Back Fantasy Baseball Outfield Candidates in 2024
Baseball is an interesting sport. It can be kind to players one year and cruel the next. That would be the case for these five outfielders who had diminished offensive production in 2023. Therefore, in 2024, they are looking to bounce back in a big way for their respective clubs. For some, injuries may have […]
Third Base: Undervalued and Overvalued For Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues
There's some depth at the third base position in fantasy baseball this year. It might not be as deep as in years past, but 10 third basemen are going inside the top 85 in drafts this year. Some third basemen like Jose Ramirez, Austin Riley, Rafael Devers, and Gunnar Henderson are going earlier in drafts. […]