Ronald Acuna Jr. Hitless In Spring Debut

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. made his spring debut in Sunday's 5-4 Grapefruit League loss to the Boston Red Sox. Batting in his typical leadoff spot, the reigning NL MVP didn't wait to get his spring season underway, swinging at the first pitch he saw from Boston righty Brayan Bello and grounding out […]

Pitcher Statcast: Using Sabermetrics for 2024 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 […]

Top 200 Infield Fantasy Baseball Rankings (February Updates)

Howdy RotoBallers! Baseball is officially back! Spring training games are being played, and in about 30 days, the 2024 baseball season will begin. We are back with more fantasy baseball rankings to help crush your league. We have recently published rankings articles for each position, including middle and corner infielders. Some league formats don't require […]

Michael Harris II Doubles, Homers In 2024 Spring Training Debut

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II went 2-for-3 with a double and a solo home run in Saturday's 6-5 Grapefruit League win over the Tampa Bay Rays. He led off for the Braves and homered on the first pitch off Rays' right-hander Nathan Wiles for his first long ball in spring training. The 22-year-old capped […]

First Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Tiers, Analysis - Roto Leagues (2024)

Spring training is finally here, so there is no better time than now to prep for your fantasy draft. First base has long been relied on to contribute more than their fair share to a team’s statistics. This year, the field is loaded at the top, but there is some great value to be found […]

Second Base Breakout Candidates for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)

It's fantasy baseball draft season. That means it's time to start locking down the players you want in the middle and later rounds of the draft. Everyone wants to find breakout players that smash their draft value by several rounds, so let's identify some of the guys that should make your list. Each position has […]

Five Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers: Mid-To-Late Round Value Picks (NL East)

The NL East has plenty of star players going early in fantasy baseball drafts this season. Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider are going in the first round, while Matt Olson, Trea Turner, Austin Riley, Bryce Harper, and Ozzie Albies are all going somewhere in the second round. Then, players like Zack Wheeler, Pete Alonso, […]

Barrels and Brls/BBE: Using Sabermetrics For 2024 Fantasy Baseball

Previously, we looked at how exit velocity is only one piece of the fantasy baseball analysis puzzle. Baseball broadcasts commonly cite Launch Angle (LA) to complement their EV figures, but it is given in terms of degrees. Are we trying to find the hypotenuse of an isosceles triangle? Launch angle is basically a fancy way […]

Top 50 Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Rankings (February Updates)

Howdy RotoBallers! Opening Day is about 30 days away, and it's time to start prepping for your upcoming fantasy baseball drafts. We are back with more fantasy baseball rankings to help you crush your leagues. Today, we will cover our MLB team's updated 2024 fantasy baseball shortstop rankings recently updated for February. Below are the latest […]

Top 50 Second Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings (February Updates)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more fantasy baseball rankings! Pitchers and catchers are reporting while Opening Day is right around the corner. It's an exciting time for fantasy managers, with an entire baseball season ahead. We are here to help you build those league-winning rosters with our MLB team's updated 2024 fantasy baseball second base rankings, […]

Top 150 Relief Pitcher and Closer Fantasy Baseball Rankings (February Updates)

Hey, RotoBallers! It's an exciting time for fantasy baseball, with spring training starting soon and Opening Day approaching. We are back with more fantasy baseball rankings. Saves are one of the most volatile categories in fantasy baseball. We are here to help you sort it all out and make those crucial draft decisions with our […]

Spencer Strider To Make Spring Debut Saturday

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider is slated to make his spring debut Saturday versus the Tampa Bay Rays. The right-hander, universally known as the No. 1 pitcher in fantasy baseball, took a step back in 2023 following a dominant rookie campaign. After posting a 2.67 ERA across 30 outings (21 starts) in the 2022 season, […]

Reynaldo Lopez Could Be Favorite For Final Rotation Spot

MLB's Mark Bowman writes that it feels like Atlanta Braves right-hander Reynaldo Lopez might be the early favorite to start the year as Atlanta's fifth starter behind Max Fried, Spencer Strider, Charlie Morton and Chris Sale. However, how long Lopez remains a starter remains to be seen. He hasn't thrown more than 66 innings in […]

Top 200 Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings (February Updates)

Welcome back to RotoBaller's updated 2024 fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, freshly updated for February. In this article, you'll find the latest SP rankings for fantasy drafts, along with draft tiers and the latest MLB player news. These starting pitcher rankings are brought to you by Nick Mariano, Brad Camara, and Ariel Cohen. Nick and […]

Exit Velocity (EV): Using Sabermetrics For 2024 Fantasy Baseball

If you've watched a baseball broadcast in the Statcast era, you have undoubtedly noticed the broadcasters commenting on a batted ball's exit velocity or EV. Many have taken to using stats like Hard% and Soft% to forecast how a player should be performing, expecting larger Hard% rates to produce larger BABIP and HR/FB figures. There […]

Kings Of Candy: Biggest Sweet Spot Risers for Fantasy Baseball Year-Over-Year (Swt-Spt%)

We recently looked at hitters who increased their BB% the most year-over-year, but now we want to look at hitters whose sweet spot percentage increased the most. Why this metric? Well, by looking at who has increased their sweet spot percentage, you might find hitters who may be hitting the ball at a better angle, […]

Dynasty Outfield Buys and Sells - The Toolshed Fantasy Baseball Podcast (Ep. 279)

Welcome to episode 279 of The Toolshed Podcast with Clegg and Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCross04) and Chris Clegg (@RotoClegg) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB Draft up to the […]

Dynasty Infield Buys and Sells - The Toolshed Fantasy Baseball Podcast (Ep. 278)

Welcome to episode 278 of The Toolshed Podcast with Clegg and Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCross04) and Chris Clegg (@RotoClegg) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB Draft up to the […]

Ian Anderson Aiming To Return Around Mid-Summer

Atlanta Braves right-hander Ian Anderson (elbow) said he feels great in his Tommy John surgery rehab and is aiming to return around mid-summer, but he's not putting a specific timeline on his return. Anderson said he's made a slight adjustment in his delivery and has dropped his arm angle a bit. The 25-year-old former first-rounder […]

Top 30 Catcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings (February Updates)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We are back with more fantasy baseball rankings. The catcher position is deeper than ever, and most NFBC leagues require you to start two backstops. Whether you start one or two catchers, we've got you covered with our MLB team's updated 2024 fantasy baseball catcher rankings, recently updated for February. Below are […]

Spencer Strider Adding A Curveball?

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider threw something that looked as much like a curveball in spring training on Monday as anything he's ever thrown. Strider said he's toying with slider shapes in camp just to get a feel for things as he prepares for the 2024 regular season. Ranked as the top starting pitcher by […]

Second Base: Overvalued/Undervalued for Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues

Entering the 2024 MLB season, second base can be a tricky position to navigate in fantasy baseball. Some elite options are going in the first couple of rounds like Mookie Betts, Ozzie Albies, Marcus Semien, and Jose Altuve. But after that, the field thins out. Betts is the only second baseman going in the first […]

Chris Sale Had Fully Healthy Offseason, Ready To Compete In 2024

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale told reporters on Saturday that this is his first offseason since 2019 that he hasn't had limitations. The veteran southpaw has dealt with a ton of injuries over the last four seasons, including Tommy John surgery in 2020 and a nagging shoulder issue in 2023. As a result, he's […]

Top 150 Outfield Fantasy Baseball Rankings (February Updates)

Hey, RotoBallers! Fantasy baseball's offseason is heating up. Spring training is starting soon, and we are getting closer to Opening Day. It's an exciting time for baseball fans as an entire season lies ahead. It's always baseball season here at RotoBaller HQ. We have been providing rankings constantly and are back with our MLB team's […]

Five Outfielders To Target In 2024 Fantasy Baseball Drafts

Some of the best fantasy baseball options are outfielders. For anyone who is lucky enough to land the top overall pick in their draft, Ronald Acuna Jr. is the consensus first choice. Among the top 12 players in ADP on Yahoo, eight of them are eligible at outfield. While there is plenty of top-tier talent […]

How To Attack Hitters In The First Three Rounds Of Fantasy Baseball Drafts

We're in the middle of preparing for the most fun thing we will do all year: drafting our fantasy baseball teams. You have probably often heard the idea that you can't win your league with your first picks, but you can sure lose it by starting with bad picks. That being said, let's take a […]

Top 50 Third Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings (February Updates)

Hey, RotoBallers, we are back with more fantasy baseball rankings! Spring training starts soon, and Opening Day is about a month away. Fantasy baseball is back in full swing. There's no better time to start preparing for your fantasy baseball drafts. We are here to help win your leagues with our MLB team's updated 2024 […]

Huascar Ynoa Throws Bullpen Session

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that he saw right-hander Huascar Ynoa (elbow) throw a bullpen session the other day in camp after coming back from Tommy John surgery at the end of the 2022 season. "He looks great, I know that," Snitker said. The 25-year-old missed the entire 2023 campaign, but he appears to […]

Reynaldo Lopez Being Stretched Out To Start

Atlanta Braves right-hander Reynaldo Lopez is being stretched out to start this spring but could end up back in the bullpen, where he's been more successful and where he blew the doors off some notable Braves hitters with his 100 mph fastball last year when he was with the Chicago White Sox. It would be […]

Braves Leaning Toward Playing Jarred Kelenic Every Day

Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said the team is leaning toward playing outfielder Jarred Kelenic every day rather than having him start in a platoon in 2024 in his first year with the club. The Braves think he'll benefit more from everyday at-bats, even if he struggles early like Michael Harris II did. Atlanta […]