Fantasy Baseball Hitter Sleepers at Each Position For 2023

I wouldn't say that the early rounds of fantasy baseball drafts are easy, but there is certainly a distinct difference between the early rounds and the late rounds. The players going inside the top 200 or so are generally somewhat predictable - you more or less know what you're getting as long as they stay healthy. […]

Updated Fantasy Baseball Draft Rankings for Roto - Jose Altuve, David Hensley, David Robertson, Tony Gonsolin, Jacob deGrom

The MLB season is almost here, and we're here to help you win your drafts. In this article below you'll find our team's updated roto fantasy baseball draft rankings and tiers for 5x5 mixed leagues as of March 19th, 2023. Let's see where key players like Jose Altuve, David Hensley, David Robertson, Tony Gonsolin, Jacob […]

MLB Pitcher Prospect Graduates - Sophomore Fantasy Baseball Outlooks (NL Central)

In the fifth installment of a 6-part series focused on pitchers who exhausted rookie eligibility during the '22 MLB season, I review how the pitching fundamentals of select National League Central pitchers have evolved and use that information to forecast their MLB futures. Fundamentals will be quantified using my Fielding- and Ballpark-Independent Outcomes (FaBIO) pitcher […]

How To Use RotoBaller’s Free Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft Simulator and Draft Assistant Tool

Whether you are learning the rules of a new league, experimenting with new strategies, or just gearing up for the regular season, participating in mock drafts is an essential process of fantasy sports. However, it can be time-consuming to sit through multiple mock drafts, which may not have the exact configurations you want. Fortunately, there […]

Nick Mariano's 2023 Fantasy Baseball Shortstop Rankings

March Madness isn't complete without ample fantasy baseball draft prep. My fantasy baseball rankings series finishes off the infield today with a dive into the six at shortstop. And in case you missed any, you can see the rest of the positional rankings articles here: Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings Fantasy Baseball First Base Rankings Fantasy […]

2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide - Strategy, Tips and Targets by Jon Anderson

Welcome to my 2023 draft guide! In this piece, I try my best to give you all of the biggest lessons I learned in my draft preparation. I have put tons and tons of hours into fantasy baseball research this offseason, and I learned a lot in the process. I can't tell you everything here, […]

Nick Mariano's Top 150 Saves+Holds Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitchers

We continue our push into the future beyond traditional 5x5 rotisserie ranks that focus on closers alone. And this won't be it! Saves+Holds reliever ranks can be overlooked or left stale from an early offseason article, but I'll be here at least once a month to bring my leaderboard for the season. Allow me, Nick […]

Top 10 First Base Dynasty Prospects - Fantasy Baseball Rankings

For as long as I can remember, the first base position has been looked to for power, power, and more power. While it's not quite as potent as it was in the 2000s, this position remains one of the most impactful for offense in general. That's also the case in the minor leagues as many […]

5 Bounce-Back Infielder Candidates In 2023 Fantasy Baseball

One of the best ways to get ahead in your fantasy baseball draft is to take advantage of the players who are falling in ADP unnecessarily. Baseball is a funny game, and it doesn't take a whole lot to generate a down year for a player. The bigger sample is always better than the smaller […]

Updated Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings - 2023 Roto League Drafts: Triston McKenzie, George Kirby, Patrick Sandoval

Draft season is upon us, and we'll be releasing updated rankings constantly! In this article below, you'll find our MLB team's updated 2023 fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings for roto leagues and tiers for 5x5 mixed roto leagues as of March 17. This is an exciting time of year for MLB and fantasy baseball fans, […]

Updated Fantasy Baseball Third Base Rankings - 2023 Roto League Drafts: Gunnar Henderson, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Josh Jung

Draft season is upon us, and we'll be releasing updated rankings constantly! In this article below, you'll find our MLB team's updated 2023 fantasy baseball third base rankings for roto leagues and tiers for 5x5 mixed roto leagues as of March 17. This is an exciting time of year for MLB and fantasy baseball fans, […]

Nick Mariano's 2023 Fantasy Baseball Third Base Rankings

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're moving along with my fantasy baseball rankings series as we head to the hot corner after hitting catcher, first base, and second base so far. Will you pay up for the top six or seven bats to solidify your standing, or wait for later options? Some of you play with corner-infield […]

Updated Fantasy Baseball Shortstop Rankings - 2023 Roto League Drafts: ONeil Cruz, Thairo Estrada, Ezequiel Tovar

Draft season is upon us, and we'll be releasing updated rankings constantly! In this article below, you'll find our MLB team's updated 2023 fantasy baseball shortstop rankings for roto leagues and tiers for 5x5 mixed roto leagues as of March 17th. This is an exciting time of year for MLB and fantasy baseball fans, as […]

Nick Mariano's 2023 Fantasy Baseball Second Base Rankings

Howdy, RotoBallers! Today, we push on with my fantasy baseball rankings series and head to the keystone position after touching on catcher and first base so far. Whether you're ponying up for a superstar or comfortable waiting on later value, there is much to discuss! Some of you play with middle-infield slots, or maybe just […]

Top 25 MLB Prospects Rankings - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues

As the 2023 season looms and fantasy baseball players prepare for redraft leagues, many MLB prospect names that have been big in dynasty drafts can be appealing. But how should you rank MLB prospects for redraft leagues? For many of these players, we are going solely by minor league numbers. Should you take a chance […]

Nick Mariano's 2023 Fantasy Baseball First Base Rankings

We're motoring down the basepaths and headed for first base in my fantasy baseball rankings series. Whether you're ponying up for a superstar or comfortable waiting on later value, there is much to discuss! Some of you play with corner-infield slots, or maybe just an overall infielder, on top of the usual "1B" position. We've […]

Graham Ashcraft Listed As Friday's Starter

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Graham Ashcraft (calf) is listed as the team's starter for Friday's Cactus League contest against the Cleveland Guardians. Ashcraft had to be removed early from his last spring start due to cramps in his calf, but he looks to be good to go to get back on the bump later this week […]

Elly De La Cruz Reassigned To Triple-A

Cincinnati Reds shortstop prospect Elly De La Cruz has been reassigned to Triple-A Louisville. De La Cruz is the Reds top prospect, but had a rough spring hitting .200 with one home run and five RBI in 20 at-bats. Despite his rough spring, De La Cruz is one of the more exciting shortstops in the […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Reassigned

The Cincinnati Reds have assigned corner infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand to minor league camp. Encarnacion-Strand was lights out this spring with a .557 batting average and led the Cactus league with four homers and 13 RBI. The catcher turned corner infielder was one of the returns in the Tyler Mahle deal made at last year, but […]

JB's Bullpen Method Redux 2023: Making FrankenAces Out of Relief Pitchers

Three years ago, I finally published an article breaking down my favorite fantasy baseball strategy I have been using for over a decade. It's really less of a strategy and more of a state of mind. No, the Bullpen Method is a lifestyle. I always speak about the importance of balance on a fantasy team. […]

Updated Fantasy Baseball Outfield Rankings - 2023 Roto League Drafts: Corbin Caroll, Tyler O'Neill, Jarred Kelenic. Riley Greene

Draft season is upon us, and we'll be releasing updated rankings constantly! In this article below, you'll find our MLB team's updated fantasy baseball outfield rankings for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of March 14. This is an exciting time of year for MLB and fantasy baseball fans, as the MLB season is getting […]

Nick Mariano's 2023 Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings

While catcher fantasy baseball rankings aren't the flashiest around, they're still a puzzle piece to consider when composing your championship artwork. The landscape changes mightily between one- and two-catcher formats, or for those who play in AL/NL-only leagues. The majority of you play with one catcher and don't need to wade into the mud of […]

Updated Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings - 2023 Roto League Drafts: Adley Rutschman, MJ Melendez, Jonah Heim

Draft season is upon us, and we'll be releasing updated rankings constantly! In this article below, you'll find our MLB team's updated fantasy baseball catcher rankings and tiers for 5x5 mixed roto leagues as of March 14. This is an exciting time of year for MLB and fantasy baseball fans, as the MLB season is […]

Breakout Candidates At 3B For 2023 Fantasy Baseball

We’re currently amidst a renaissance at the third base position. Rafael Devers, Jose Ramirez, Austin Riley, and Nolan Arenado are among the game’s biggest stars. The future of the position may look even better. Many of the league’s top young prospects, from Jordan Walker to Elly De La Cruz, are third basemen. Coincidentally, many of […]

Outfield Dynasty Rankings for Fantasy Baseball

The outfield is the most comprehensive list when it comes to fantasy baseball hitter rankings. Most players are drafted in the outfield and most of the time, outfielders are right at the top of your list to draft or acquire in some way in a dynasty.   You don’t see many outfielders move to the […]

Closers and Saves Report for Fantasy Baseball - Spring Training 2023

It's 2023, folks. Two thousand twenty-three. I'm aware that it's basically mid-March, but I'm still a little shocked every time I look at the date. With MLB Spring training in full swing and the World Baseball Classic underway, it's time to take our first look at the bullpens around the league to see what's changed […]

Nick Senzel Expected To Open On Injured List

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (toe) is expected to be out for the start of the 2023 regular season. He hasn't had a setback with his toe this spring, but he's no longer scheduled to play in a Cactus League game this week. The Reds don't want to rush him if he'll miss Opening Day […]

Jake Fraley Enjoys Big Game Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley enjoyed a big day at the plate Saturday as part of an 8-7 Cactus League loss to the Texas Rangers. Fraley clubbed a fourth-inning two-run home run while he added a double and drove in three runs on the afternoon. The long ball was Fraley's second of the spring, and […]

Graham Ashcraft Pulled Early Due To Injury

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft (calf) was forced to exit early during Sunday's Cactus League matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The right-hander looked sharp during his first two innings. He racked up six strikeouts before he was forced to exit early in the third inning due to a left calf issue. The right-hander […]

Joey Votto Making Cactus League Debut Against Dodgers

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (biceps, shoulder) is making his spring debut in the team's Cactus League game on Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Dustin May. Votto is starting at first base and batting second in the lineup. He missed the end of the 2022 season due to a torn rotator […]