ADP Champ or Chump: Kole Calhoun and Rafael Devers

Welcome! This column takes a deep dive into two player profiles to determine if they represent value at their current draft day cost or if you would be better off looking at similarly-priced options. We incorporate every grain of relevant data we can, including info from Baseball Savant, Roster Resource, FanGraphs, FantasyPros, and Baseball Prospectus. […]

ESPN ADP Comparison - Overpriced / Underpriced Players

Average Draft Position (ADP) is a must-have piece of information when it comes to drafting. While every league is different and may have a particularly aggressive or conservative group of owners when it comes to certain players, it’s the best tool we have when analyzing players’ value. Now, instead of just talking about total ADP […]

Introducing the RotoBaller Points League Ranker Tool

Its time to shine some love down on point league players and help you crush your leagues with easy to understand and easy to leverage information that will put you streets ahead of the average competition. That's right, you over there who was thrilled last year to draft Ronald Acuna Jr. in the first round […]

Baltimore Orioles Claim Hector Velazquez Sunday

The Baltimore Orioles claimed pitcher Hector Velazquez off of waivers on Sunday, per MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko. The 31-year-old was designated for assignment on Thursday after posting a 5.63 ERA in 56 1/3 innings pitched for the Red Sox in 2019. Per Kubatko, the O's view Velazquez more of a long reliever than as a starter. […]

Joining the Launch Angle Revolution: Potential Power Risers

Launch angle has become perhaps the trendiest stat in all of fantasy baseball. If you turn on any podcast, you hear analysts mentioning that "if a player could only increase his launch angle, he could be a stud" (cough - Yandy Diaz - cough). Often, I think this analysis is oversimplified. Launch angle is obviously […]

Late-Round First Basemen - Targets and Avoids in 2020

Once you reach the middle-to-late rounds of drafts, it would be smart to consider drafting some upside fliers that can provide a great return on value. You can take a risk or two on a variety of different players, including a prospect, forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even players with skills but have […]

2020 Shortstop Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Leagues

As the season draws near, we realize suddenly that it's draft season. There is a large portion of fantasy baseball busy with mock drafts, rankings, sleepers, and more mock drafts. The Dynasty community, on the other hand, is looking to continue their dominance, rebuild, or in a worst-case scenario, stick their hands up in frustration. […]

2020 Fantasy Baseball Busts - RotoBaller Staff Picks

As you prepare for fantasy baseball drafts in 2020, it's crucial that you avoid the dreaded bust who could sink your team. As we did with sleepers, our staff came together to share their thoughts on preseason ADP values, this time on their least favorite picks. While you've likely heard some of these names already […]

Mitch Moreland To DH Saturday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (hamstring) is expected to serve as the designated hitter in the Grapefruit League game on Saturday. Moreland should be just fine for Opening Day. The left-handed hitter should start most days at first base against right-handers, and he can give fantasy owners some pop in deep mixed and […]

MLB Spring Training Notebook - Injuries, Risers, Position Battles (3/6/20)

Welcome to the first edition of our Spring Training Notebook, where we'll dive into a few of the bigger stories around Major League Baseball's Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues. As we head through the thick of Spring Training 2020, players are starting to separate themselves in the eyes of their organizations with hopes of making the […]

Using Expected Draft Values to Find Over and Undervalued Speed Hitters

A couple weeks ago, we introduced our Expected Draft Values and explained how they would help us identify both over and undervalued players of all types. Power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, with pitchers as well. Today, we'll look at four "speed" players as identified by our site projections. Stay tuned over the […]

WPC+ Videocast: TGFBI Expert League Analysis

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut review their draft boards and ADP for The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational (TGFBI) expert league. They share their strategies, discuss which picks were most surprising, and explain how this information can help you in your home league draft! Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all […]

Chris Sale Shut Down For A Week With Flexor Strain

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) has been diagnosed with a flexor strain in his left arm and will be shut down from throwing for a week. It was reported on Wednesday night that Sale isn't expected to need Tommy John surgery, which is a huge relief for those that already drafted him […]

Breakouts Relievers Due for Regression in 2020

The closer role is one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball. They can lose their fantasy value with a couple of blow-up performances. Teams are also electing to utilize a committee approach, often using their best reliever in high-leverage situations rather than cementing them to the ninth inning.  This makes it imperative to […]

Red Sox Sign Collin McHugh To One-Year Deal

The Boston Red Sox signed pitcher Collin McHugh to a one-year contract, the team announced on Thursday. To make room on the 40-man roster, Boston designated pitcher Hector Velazquez for assignment. McHugh comes to the Sox after spending the last six seasons with the Houston Astros. In those six years, the 32-year-old went 58-35 with […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Posts Three Hits Against Tigers

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. went 3-for-3 at the plate in Wednesday's 13-9 loss against the Tigers, while adding two runs scored and one RBI in the contest. Bradley Jr. connected on his second home run of the spring off of Tigers right-handed starter Ivan Nova, bringing his batting average up to .412 […]

J.D. Martinez Blasts Three-Run Home Run Against Tigers

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez launched his second home run of the spring in Wednesday's 13-9 loss against the Tigers, as the 32-year-old went 2-for-3 to go along with three RBI, one run scored and a strikeout in the contest. Martinez has produced two home runs, four RBI, two runs scored, a .267 […]

Xander Bogaerts Makes Spring Training Debut

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (ankle) made his first appearance of the spring and finished 0-for-2 at the plate with two strikeouts, while batting third in the lineup against right-handed starting pitcher Ivan Nova and serving as the designated hitter in Wednesday's 13-9 loss against the Tigers. Bogaerts was delayed at the start of […]

Chris Sale Not Expected To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) is not expected to undergo Tommy John surgery at this point, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. It was discovered Monday that Sale experienced elbow soreness after a live bullpen session he threw on Sunday, leading the 30-year-old to an MRI and second opinion by Dr. James […]

Auction Draft Dollar Day Targets

There are multiple strategies available to drafters in auctions. It is one of the reasons auctions are so much more interesting and fun than snake drafts. They award owners the ability to maneuver their roster the way they see fit. One of the most popular strategies is a stars-and-scrubs alignment, meaning owners pay up for […]

Bases Loaded Podcast: Starting Pitcher Rankings Risers, Fallers and More!

Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland)and Sp Streamer revisit their starting pitcher ranks and discuss how their evaluations may have changed on a few players. Subscribe to the Bases Loaded podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as […]

2020 Keeper Value Rankings - Catcher

I've already revealed the 2020 Keeper Value Rankings throughout the infield: First Base, Second Base, Third Base and Shortstop. Now let's go behind the plate. Keeper Value Rankings are intended for Keeper Leagues in which a fantasy owner must forfeit a designated draft pick in order to keep a player into the upcoming season. These rankings are based […]

Finding Over/Undervalued Power Hitters Using Expected Draft Values

A couple weeks ago, we introduced our Expected Draft Values and explained how they would help us identify both over and undervalued players of all types. Power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, with pitchers as well. Today, we'll look at four "power" hitters, as identified by our site projections. Stay tuned over the […]

Chris Sale Suffers Elbow Soreness, Sent For MRI

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) experienced elbow soreness a day after throwing his scheduled bullpen session. Sale has been sent for an MRI but the team is still waiting on the results from Dr. Andrews, while interim manager Ron Roenicke acknowledged that it is a concern with the left-hander. Sale will be […]

2019 Busts Who Will Keep Junking It Up - Starting Pitchers

The term “bust” in fantasy baseball can have a few different definitions. The obvious meaning is a player whose lack of production stinks so bad we have to cut bait on him early in the season. The more common definition is a player who doesn’t live up to his draft-day value. Whether it’s a decline […]

Nathan Eovaldi Tosses Three Scoreless Innings Against Braves

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi made his second start of the spring in Sunday's 4-2 victory against the Braves, as the 30-year-old struck out four batters, surrendered just one hit and allowed no runs in the productive three innings of work. Eovaldi is coming off of a rough season in which he produced […]

Brandon Workman Throws Scoreless Inning Against Braves

Boston Red Sox reliever Brandon Workman made his first appearance of the spring and recorded a scoreless inning of work while striking out two batters in Sunday's 4-2 victory against the Braves. The 31-year-old is expected to begin the 2020 season as the Red Sox closer, as interim manager Ron Roenicke suggested the bullpen is […]

Xander Bogaerts Expects To Be Ready For Opening Day

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (ankle) said that he is getting close to his spring training debut and expects to be ready to go for Opening Day later this month. Bogaerts has yet to appear in any game action after suffering ankle soreness early in camp, but the 27-year-old stated that he is feeling […]

2020 Third Base Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Leagues

The pool of third basemen for the 2020 dynasty season is jam-packed with talent. From budding stars like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Rafael Devers, to productive veterans like Justin Turner and Mike Moustakas, no one should have trouble finding a useful bat to hold down the hot corner. That said, depth can breed confusion and […]

Xander Bogaerts Still Far From Game Action

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (ankle) is "still a ways away" from appearing in spring training games, according to interim manager Ron Roenicke. The 27-year-old suffered the ankle soreness early in camp but has been able to take batting practice and field grounders to this point. It is unclear as to when Bogaerts will […]