Two-Start Pitcher Streamers - Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts for Week 2

With the beginning of the season, we usually have an odd setup to the schedule. Some leagues will consider March 30 to April 9 a single scoring period, and during that time there will have been lots of two-start pitchers. But for this article, we will focus on the week ahead of MLB games - […]

2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 2

Welcome back to another fun-filled season of fantasy baseball here at RotoBaller. We've got wall-to-wall content to help dominate your fantasy league(s). I'll be your guide up the middle, focusing on second basemen and shortstops to add off waivers that could provide that winning edge. It may be early in the season, but that won't […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/2/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/2/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're rolling into the fourth day of the MLB season with another early slate today. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to help you gain a competitive edge and […]

Michael Massey Not Playing Saturday

Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey is not in the starting lineup on Saturday for the team's second game of the season against the Minnesota Twins. Instead, Nicky Lopez will man the keystone and hit ninth against Twins right-hander Sonny Gray. Massey started at second and hit sixth in the Opening Day lineup on […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/1/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/1/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the exciting world of daily fantasy baseball! As the MLB season enters its third day, there's no better time to start strategizing for your DFS lineups. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new […]

Pitchers Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1 - Fantasy Baseball After The Draft

Many fantasy baseball drafts are in the books, and that means it is time for RotoBallers to stretch out those waiver muscles. This article will be my opportunity to provide one more chance for these pitching options at both starter and reliever that may have slipped through the cracks. For our purposes, we'll examine players […]

Hitters Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1 - Fantasy Baseball After The Draft

Opening Day is on the horizon and most of your drafts are complete. That means it is time to tune on the waiver wire radars and sharpen your talents beyond the draft. I spoke on pitcher adds yesterday and now it is time to step into the batter's box! For our purposes, we'll examine players […]

Top 250 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (March Updates)

Welcome to the latest edition of our dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings and the 2023 season. In this article below you'll see our final preseason list of the top 250 MLB prospect rankings for fantasy baseball dynasty leagues, including both hitters and pitchers. Although this is the final update of Spring Training, these rankings will […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (3/30/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Five months of waiting are finally over! MLB's Opening Day is here and I am fortunate enough to get to welcome you to the 2023 MLB season, just like I sent you off from the 2022 season. Opening Day is a promise that spring still does exist even though many of us still have snow […]

Five Hitters to Improve for 2023 Fantasy Baseball

Thursday marks the beginning of the 2023 Major League Baseball season. As such, most fantasy baseball drafts are over, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some hitters to still keep an eye on. These five hitters displayed encouraging signs during the 2022 campaign, and it is likely they’ll build upon those strengths for their respective […]

Who Is The Royals' Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Candidates For 2023

The Kansas City Royals aren't considered one of the favorites to win the World Series in 2023. They haven't been in the contender conversation for a very long time. Last season, the Royals had yet another disappointing campaign. They finished 27 games out of first, good for last place in the AL Central. Coming off […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 3/30/23 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 3/30/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back, and we at RotoBaller are continuing our all-inclusive premium article to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top pitching options, hitters, value plays, stacks, […]

Yahoo H2H Points League Primer - Strategy, Bargains and Busts for Fantasy Baseball Drafts

For the first time in four years, Yahoo's standard point scoring has remained the same in back-to-back seasons - It's a celebration, pitches! That's right, folks; the scoring system on Yahoo in 2023 looks to be the exact same as in 2022. Huge if true. And it is true! Well, at least it is as […]

Using SIERA to Identify Overachievers Worth Fading in 2023 Fantasy Baseball

With Opening Day rapidly approaching, it's time for part two of my two-part series on how to use SIERA to identify pitchers who had an ERA that was not truly reflective of their overall effectiveness. The first piece focused on underachievers, but in this article, I will focus on some ERA overachievers from the 2022 […]

Kris Bubic Named Royals Fifth Starter

Kansas City Royals left-hander Kris Bubic will be the team's No. 5 starter to open the 2023 regular season, according to manager Matt Quatraro. Bubic gets the chance with Daniel Lynch (shoulder) getting injured. The 25-year-old southpaw looked very good this spring, posting a 1.74 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, seven walks and 15 strikeouts in five […]

Second-Year Hitters Ready to Break Out for Fantasy Baseball

Second-year players who excel in the big leagues attract attention every season as they use their rookie season experiences to refine their skills during the offseason and make significant strides in their sophomore year. By examining their 2022 stats, we can identify trends and areas for improvement, while projections from reputable sources such as Steamer, […]

MLB Outfield Prospects – Hidden Gems To Watch For Fantasy Baseball

As we get closer to the 2023 season, I continue to examine those prospects who are not currently household names. In this installment of hidden prospect gems, I take a look at four under-the-radar outfielders who should take a step forward and break into the top of prospect lists by the end of the 2023 […]

Late-Round Catchers - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values And Targets

Welcome officially to the 2023 fantasy baseball season! Late-round picks in fantasy baseball can often be the difference between a mediocre team and a championship contender. While it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of selecting big-name players early in the draft, finding those hidden gems in the later rounds is equally essential. […]

5 Second Base Draft Sleepers for Fantasy Baseball

It is cram week for researching fantasy baseball as we quickly approach Opening Day! If you haven't had your draft yet, we still have time to tell you about some sleepers - so that's what we're doing here! I've already written about five draft sleepers at other positions, so go check that out if you […]

Undrafted Starting Pitchers Who Can Have Top 25 Value for Fantasy Baseball

Finding value is such a huge part of fantasy baseball success. While you obviously need to hit on your early-round picks, being able to find key contributors late in the draft is a surefire way to rocket up your standings. For me, the best place to find value is with starting pitching. In their book The […]

Top 50 MLB Prospects Rankings - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues

The 2023 MLB season is nearly here, and with that comes new prospects, rookies and call-ups. Prospects are exciting for MLB teams, their fans, and fantasy baseball managers. Prospects can emerge to become superstars, and help propel an MLB franchise or fantasy baseball team to a championship. Below in this article you will find my […]

Top 250 Fantasy Baseball Prospects Rankings for Dynasty Leagues

Welcome back RotoBallers, to another edition of our dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings. Below in this article, you will find our preliminary list of the top 250 MLB prospect rankings for fantasy baseball dynasty leagues ahead of the 2023 MLB season. We will be updating these rankings all season long so stay tuned. Prospects are […]

Dollar-Day Targets: Salary Cap League Strategy For 2023 Fantasy Baseball

The $1 players in salary cap fantasy baseball leagues are those who aren't gathering enough hype. In standard leagues, most of these players will stay undrafted. They'll toil, hoping to escape your league's waiver wires. In standard salary cap leagues, this isn't really a travesty. According to NFBC ADP dollar amounts, 322 players will cost […]

Updated Roto Fantasy Baseball Rankings for March 24th: Corbin Carroll, Jordan Walker, Anthony Volpe, Hunter Greene, Kodai Senga

The biggest draft weekend for fantasy baseball has arrived, and RotoBaller has updated our rankings constantly to keep up with all the latest news! Injuries to Jose Altuve, Edwin Diaz, Rhys Hoskins, Raisel Iglesias, Tony Gonsolin, Joe Musgrove, Tyler Glasnow, Carlos Rodon, and others have shaken things up with the overall rankings. RotoBaller has got […]

Updated Points League Rankings for March 24th: Fantasy Baseball Updates Include Corbin Carroll, Anthony Volpe, George Kirby, Hunter Greene

Welcome to more points leagues analysis for fantasy baseball draft season! In this article, you will find our updated 2023 fantasy baseball points league rankings for points leagues and head-to-head (H2H) points leagues as of March 24, 2023 -- put together by RotoBaller's lead fantasy baseball points analyst Nicklaus Gaut. Fantasy baseball points leagues continue […]

Daniel Lynch Has Shoulder Strain, Likely Injured List Bound

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Daniel Lynch (shoulder) has a strain in his throwing shoulder and will be shut down for 7-10 days. Lynch is likely to start the season on the IL. He was removed from his appearance Thursday. Lynch was a high-draft pick with top-prospect status but hasn't panned out. He will be […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Returns To Cactus League Lineup

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is back in the team's Cactus League lineup on Friday against the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Tristan Beck after playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Witt is back in his normal leadoff spot while starting at shortstop. The 22-year-old saw limited action in the […]

Top 750: Updated Roto Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Jordan Walker, Oneil Cruz, Corbin Carroll, Vinnie Pasquantino, Anthony Volpe

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 rankings and tiers for 5x5 mixed roto leagues as of March 23. This is an exciting time of year for MLB and fantasy baseball fans, as the MLB season is […]

ESPN H2H Points League Primer - Strategy, Bargains and Busts for Fantasy Baseball Drafts

Oh. My. Goodness. After railing and railing about ESPN H2H point leagues over the past few years, the worldwide leader has finally brought change! Perhaps realizing that far more players play head-to-head leagues, ESPN has started leaning into doing better...Well, maybe. Last season, that change came in the form of improved rankings that more accurately […]

Top 10 MLB Outfielder Prospects Rankings For Fantasy Baseball

If you've completed any fantasy baseball drafts (mock or real), you may have noticed there is a lack of depth at the outfield position, and filling out a four-man or five-man outfield isn't as easy as it once was. The good news is, there are outfield prospects who can help in your chase for upside […]