Eric Cross' 2024 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions

Bold predictions have been thrown about dating back to the stone age. Okay, maybe not that long, but they're always a fun topic to discuss with your friends, especially during this time of year when spring training is just beginning. The start of Spring Training always creates optimism throughout the baseball world. Sometimes that optimism […]

2024 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Second Base Rankings

The second base position is on the rise for fantasy purposes and not just because Mookie Betts has eligibility there. The prospect pool is solid, meaning more good players are on the way, and the middle-tier MLB second basemen group has also improved. It is a fun group of players who can impact your fantasy team in […]

Top 50 First Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings (February Updates)

Hey, RotoBallers! Pitchers and catchers are reporting, and the fantasy baseball offseason is back in full swing. We are back with more fantasy baseball rankings. Today, we will look at our MLB team's updated 2024 fantasy baseball first base rankings, recently updated for February. Below, you'll find the latest 1B rankings for fantasy drafts, along […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings - Eric Cross' 2024 Draft Targets

Shiny New Toy Syndrome (SNTS) is a condition that impacts thousands of fantasy baseball managers around the world. If you or a loved one have been impacted by SNTS, please contact the fantasy baseball offices of Cross and RotoBaller today and we will unfortunately not be able to assist you as there are a plethora […]

Starting Pitchers Who Changed Scenes - Projecting Fantasy Baseball Values for Tyler Glasnow, Chris Sale, Sonny Gray

We're a mere week or so away from spring training as it's the most important time of the year for fantasy baseball managers. The MLB offseason isn't exactly flight of foot, but we have still seen some big moves this winter. Numerous high-profile pitchers changed uniforms this offseason, whether it be due to trade or […]

Strike Zone Rate Analysis: Starting Pitchers Who Attack The Zone (2024)

So what's this article all about? Well, we want to take a look at pitchers who attack the zone (Zone% > 45%), have swing-and-miss stuff (SwStr% > 13%), and have a better-than-league-average zone contact (Z-Contact% < 85.4%) to see if their approach is working for them. For context, the league average Zone% in 2023 was […]

Using SIERA to Identify Overachievers Worth Fading in 2024 Fantasy Baseball

With spring training rapidly approaching, it's time for part one of my two-part series on using SIERA to identify pitchers with an ERA that was not truly reflective of their overall effectiveness. SIERA attempts to quantify the skills that underpin a pitcher's ERA. It attempts to consider how specific skills (strikeouts, walks, ground balls) interact […]

Later Round Values For Steals (SB) - 2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers

Stolen bases had become increasingly difficult to find in fantasy baseball. Major League Baseball then made rule changes last season that made it more advantageous for players to run. It led to a total of 3,503 stolen bases across the league, which was over a thousand steals more than the season prior. Ronald Acuna Jr. […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty League Rankings and Tiers (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more fantasy baseball rankings! It's an exciting time for fantasy baseball as pitchers and catchers report soon while the heart of the draft season is rapidly approaching. Today, we will review our 2024 fantasy baseball dynasty league rankings. These rankings cover both hitters and pitchers. It's never too early to begin […]

Starting Pitchers Who Changed Scenes - Projecting Fantasy Baseball Values for Corbin Burnes, Chris Sale, Josh Hader

There was no shortage of significant pitching changes during the offseason. Some of the biggest names in baseball changed teams, and for some of them, it will be the first time in their career that they will pitch for a different team than the one they came up with. Changing teams can impact pitchers positively […]

Closers and Relief Pitcher Draft Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Roto Leagues (February Updates)

It's time to consider the one position on your roster that many fantasy baseball players find the least palatable: relief pitchers. I hear the collective groan. But here's the thing: this doesn't have to be painful. If you slot pitchers into tiers and convince yourself that you will be happy getting a guy from those […]

Later Round Values For AVG - 2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers

Finding players who hit for a high batting average isn’t always easy in fantasy baseball. It’s what makes Ronald Acuna Jr. and Freddie Freeman so valuable. Not only do they hit for power, but they both batted at least .331 last season. In total, there were only nine qualifying batters who hit at least .300 […]

NL Prospects to Target in 2024 Redraft Leagues - The Toolshed Fantasy Baseball Podcast (Ep. 273)

Welcome to episode 273 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 […]

Starting Pitcher Breakouts Due For Regression - 2024 Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

An important aspect of fantasy baseball is knowing when to buy a breakout. Fantasy managers typically get excited when a player puts forth a strong season for the first time and want to roster them the next season, but should they? Miscalculations like this can be particularly costly when it comes to starting pitchers, especially […]

Intro To NL/AL-Only Leagues: Draft Strategies for Fantasy Baseball

If you're looking to liven up your fantasy baseball experience, trying your hand at an Only league could be a great way to bring a fresh perspective to one of your favorite pastimes. While standard mixed leagues are largely a race to accumulate as many elite performers as possible, Only leagues allow gamers to demonstrate […]

Four Rookies Who Surged In September - 2024 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers

In 2023, we saw the MLB debuts of several well-known fantasy baseball prospects, such as Jordan Lawlar, Grayson Rodriguez, AJ Smith-Shawver, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Anthony Volpe. However, many more "under the radar" prospects produced quality rookie campaigns and surged in September as a potential preview of what is to come in 2024. Rookie of the Year […]

Corbin Burnes Traded To Orioles: Fantasy Baseball Outlook

The Baltimore Orioles have a new ace as they recently acquired Brewers No. 1 Corbin Burnes in exchange for infield prospect Joey Ortiz, left hander DL Hall, and the club's 2024 Competitive Balance Round A draft pick (No. 34 overall). It's a massive add for the O's coming off a 101-win season and an AL […]

Fantasy Baseball Catchers To Target And Avoid At ADP In 2024 Drafts

In a world where player projections are crucial to our success in fantasy baseball, we must understand how to value these projections. Factoring in ADP based on our projections is the easiest way to put yourself in positions to have successful drafts. Over the years, ADP in drafts has become one of the most important […]

Custom Draft Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Leagues in 2025

Our fantasy baseball Custom Rankings Service now accommodates Points Leagues, Head-To-Head Leagues, Best Ball Leagues, Roto Leagues, and Category Leagues. Your leagues have their own custom rules and scoring settings. Let us know those details, and we'll generate custom rankings and projections for your specific settings, all powered by ATC Projections. Playing fantasy baseball can […]

2024 Fantasy Baseball Hitter Sleepers Based On September Speed Surges

We have entered an era in baseball where speed and stolen bases are more valuable than ever. With the rule changes in 2023, teams took advantage of running more, leading to greater fantasy value on expected and unexpected players who surged in stolen bases. Last year in MLB, players recorded 3,503 stolen bases. This was […]

Jake Walsh Signs Minor-League Contract With The Braves

Free agent relief pitcher Jake Walsh has signed a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves that includes an invite to spring training. Walsh is 28 years old but has very limited major league experience. He only pitched 2/2 innings last season with the St. Louis Cardinals and allowed four earned runs, so it's hard […]

Ken Giles Signs With Braves

Free-agent right-handed reliever Ken Giles signed a minor-league deal with the Atlanta Braves on Friday, according to the team. The deal includes an invite to major-league spring training, and he'll receive $1.75 million if he's in the majors in 2024. Giles impressed some teams during his showcase a month ago and will now join the […]

When Does Spring Training Start? 2024 Offseason Outlook

It’s February! And even though most of us are dealing with dreary winter weather, the calendar turning over to the shortest month of the year is cause for celebration. Why? Pitchers and catchers report this month! And then come full-squad workouts! And finally, at long last, the resumption of real live baseball with the first […]

Is Corey Seager Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Corey Seager has been no stranger to the injured list throughout his big-league career. He's had Tommy John surgery, dealt with multiple hamstring issues, fractured his hand, and sprained his thumb. He made two separate trips to the IL in 2023 due to hamstring and thumb injuries, playing in just 119 games as a result. […]

Top 250 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospects Rankings (January 2024 Update)

Welcome back RotoBallers to the January update of our MLB team's dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings for the 2024 season. We're now into 2024 with an eye on the upcoming year, and moves by MLB teams have begun to shape how we look at prospects. Comments about potential playing time, big contracts offered to players […]

The Biggest Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Fallers of 2023: K-BB%

Uncovering trends and identifying a potential hidden gem late in a draft or identifying a player you should draft ahead of their ADP will help you be prepared when it comes time to make your selections. Of course with better preparation, the better chance you have to win. So, conversely, knowing which players to shy […]

Way Too Early 2024 MLB Cy Young Award Favorites

It’s the middle of winter and what is everybody thinking about? The 2024 MLB season, of course! While it may technically be too early to be thinking about end-of-season awards, it certainly is fun. The major award for pitchers is the Cy Young Award, given to one pitcher from each league. Whether you’re a fan […]

Early Fantasy Baseball Draft Busts For 2024 Redraft Leagues

Spring training is still a couple of months away but preparation for fantasy baseball in 2024 is already underway in some circles. The most committed managers are already drafting for the season ahead, giving the rest of us a preview of what to expect once fantasy drafts are in full swing come spring.  Studying early […]

3 Fantasy Baseball Hitters Who Broke Out in 2023

The 2023 Major League Baseball season has been in the books for over a month. New champions were crowned and all the major awards have been doled out. For many fantasy baseball enthusiasts, the end of one season marks the beginning of the next, meaning preparations for 2024 are already underway. The first step in […]

3 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitchers Who Broke Out in 2023

Now that the dust has settled on the 2023 fantasy baseball season, it's a good time to reflect on a wonderful season.  Many pitchers had breakout moments this season, but a select few put the league on notice for an extended period. For fantasy baseball players, these types of breakout pitchers can often be the […]