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 […]

Top 10 Third Base Prospect Rankings for Dynasty Fantasy Baseball (2024)

The third base position has slowly been getting more and more intriguing over the last few seasons and this year should bring more of the same. The top three names below are all inside my Top-12 overall and all 10 fall within my Top 80 overall. This doesn't even include Colt Keith who I excluded […]

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 […]

Josh Taylor Tosses Scoreless Inning In Return

Kansas City Royals reliever Josh Taylor (back) was listed among the team's available pitchers prior to Saturday's Spring Training game. He ultimately entered the game and pitched one inning, allowing two hits but escaping after just five total pitches. All of this is a good sign for the Royals and their left-handed hurler after he […]

Five Breakout Outfielders For Fantasy Baseball Drafts - AL Edition (2024)

The term "breakout" carries a lot of weight in my life. In addition to it being one the more notable song titles for my favorite band, the Foo Fighters, it's a buzzy and exciting word in our fantasy baseball world as well. Everyone loves a good breakout. Today, I'll be discussing a quintet of American […]

Post-Hype Infield Breakout Candidates for Fantasy Baseball (2024)

One thing you will often hear fantasy players discuss is breakouts. We have to find them to be able to win our leagues. It can be easy earlier on in drafts but those middle rounds are where we make or break our rosters. In this piece, we are going to focus on a few infielders […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Busts Who'll Keep Junking It Up In 2024

One bust of a season can be enough rationale for fantasy baseball owners to steer clear of a player going forward. For others, it can open the door for a buy-low opportunity with hopes of a bounce-back return to form. However, it’s realistic for us to understand that many players never come back the same. […]

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 […]

Kris Bubic Moved To 60-Day Injured List

Kansas City Royals left-hander Kris Bubic has been moved to the 60-day injured list as he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery last April. The 26-year-old was limited to just three starts before undergoing the knife last season, tossing a 3.94 ERA in that time. Bubic recently threw his first bullpen session of the […]

Carlos Hernandez Experiencing Shoulder Soreness

Kansas City Royals reliever Carlos Hernandez (shoulder) is dealing with right shoulder soreness and has not thrown off a mound in two weeks, president of baseball operations J.J. Picollo told MLB.com's Anne Rogers on Friday. With that said, the expectation is that Hernandez will throw his first bullpen soon and should get six or seven […]

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 […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Starting Cactus League Opener

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder) is playing first base and batting second in the team's Cactus League opener on Friday versus the Texas Rangers. It's good news after Pasquantino had season-ending shoulder surgery last June. The power-hitting left-hander played in only 61 games in his second year in the majors due to […]

Shortstop: Overvalued/Undervalued for Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues

The shortstop position has some elite fantasy options going early in drafts this year. Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. leads the position after a spectacular 30-home run, 96-RBI, 49-stolen bases season. Witt is currently going in the first round.   Shortstops like Trea Turner, Corey Seager, and Francisco Lindor all come off the […]

Austin Nola Joins Royals On Minor-League Deal

Free-agent catcher Austin Nola has signed with the Kansas City Royals on a minor-league deal, according to a source. Nola initially signed with the Milwaukee Brewers on a minors deal this offseason, but he was released after Gary Sanchez's deal with the Brewers became official this week. The older brother of Phillies starting pitcher Aaron […]

Kyle Isbel The Favorite To Start In Center Field

The Kansas City Royals believe that outfielder Kyle Isbel is their best center field option heading into the 2024 season. They are counting on power at the corner-outfield spots from MJ Melendez and Hunter Renfroe. Drew Waters can play all three outfield spots and could easily play into an Opening Day starting spot. While Waters […]

Kris Bubic Throws First Bullpen Session

Kansas City Royals left-hander Kris Bubic (elbow) threw his first bullpen session on Tuesday at spring training since having Tommy John surgery. The 26-year-old southpaw threw around 15 pitches (only fastballs) and felt good the day after with no extra soreness in his elbow. It was the first time he's thrown off a mound since […]

Eric Hosmer Announces Retirement

First baseman Eric Hosmer announced his retirement from professional baseball on social media on Wednesday. Hosmer never latched on with another team after he was released by the Chicago Cubs last May. The 34-year-old left-handed hitter played in just 31 games in 2023 and went 22-for-94 (.234) with two homers and 14 RBI before getting […]

Brady Singer Set To Make Spring Debut On Wednesday

Kansas City Royals right-hander Brady Singer (back) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut next Wednesday, Feb. 28, against the Seattle Mariners. Singer isn't limited at all at spring training this year despite ending the 2023 season on the injured list with a back strain. The 27-year-old former first-round pick by the Royals in […]

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, […]

Kris Bubic To Throw First Bullpen On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals left-hander Kris Bubic (elbow) is scheduled to throw his first bullpen session of spring training on Tuesday. Bubic is recovery from Tommy John surgery last April and is scheduled for a midseason return in 2024. The 26-year-old southpaw made only three starts for the Royals last year before having surgery, and he […]

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 […]

Maikel Garcia To Start Season At Third Base

Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Monday that, while the team values the multi-position skill of several of their players, third baseman/shortstop Maikel Garcia will start the season at third base. This is not that surprising, as the 23-year-old spent the majority of his rookie season at the hot corner. Garcia slashed .272/.323/.358 in […]

Jake Brentz Throws First BP Session In Camp

Kansas City Royals left-hander Jake Brentz (lat) threw his first live batting practice session in camp on Saturday and sat around 95-96 mph with his fastball. It's been nearly two years since he last took the mound in the big leagues in April of 2022 and it's been a year and a half since he […]

Daniel Lynch IV Healthy And Ready For 2024 Season

Kansas City Royals left-hander Daniel Lynch IV (shoulder), who was held to 52 1/3 innings in 2023 due to a left-shoulder injury that first popped up in spring training, is healthy in camp and is building up as a starter to compete for a spot in the rotation. Lynch has also moved slightly on the […]

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 […]

Kyle Wright Opening Year On 60-Day IL

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kyle Wright (right shoulder) has been placed on the 60-day injured list, according to an announcement from the team. His 40-man roster spot will be given to John Schreiber after he was traded from Boston to Kansas City on Saturday. This is merely a procedural move given that Wright will […]

Royals Acquire John Schreiber From Red Sox

The Kansas City Royals acquired right-handed reliever John Schreiber from the Boston Red Sox on Saturday in exchange for minor-league right-hander David Sandlin, according to sources. Schreiber, 29, missed almost two months in 2023 due to a shoulder strain and finished the year with a 3.86 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, one save, 25 walks and 53 […]