Intro: Finding Overvalued Players Using Expected Draft Values

Yesterday we introduced the concept of Expected Draft Values and looked at four undervalued players that are prime targets in 2019. Today, we'll look at four overvalued players. Stay tuned the next few days as we bring you a deeper look at undervalued and overvalued players from each position using Expected Draft Values. Generally, what […]

Julio Urias Moved To Dodgers Rotation

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias will be a starter to begin the season, according to president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman. Urias was originally slated to begin the year in the bullpen, but a knee injury to Rich Hill has now pulled Urias into the rotation. He will return to relieving once Hill is […]

Rich Hill Dealing With Strained Knee

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill said on Friday that he has a strained left knee and doesn't know if he'll start the year in the rotation. The veteran left-hander said he felt the knee injury at the end of his Sunday start. Because of Hill's injury, it's now likely that Hyun-Jin Ryu will […]

March ADP Musings - Overvalued / Undervalued Relief Pitchers

If you've played fantasy baseball long enough, you've heard some variation of the phrase "don't pay for saves" before. If you're new to the fantasy baseball community, you'll get used to it soon enough. The long-form version, for those of you who are indeed trying out fantasy baseball for the first time, is this: bullpen […]

2019 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - RotoBaller Staff Picks

As we get set for the 2019 MLB season, it's time for our crack staff to reveal their favorite preseason sleepers. We recently polled some of our fantasy baseball writers to get their take on which hitters and pitchers they are targeting the most in the mid-to-late rounds of fantasy drafts. While you've likely heard […]

Can Cody Bellinger Take The Next Step?

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger is quietly having a solid spring, slugging .535 through 43 spring at-bats. After a breakout rookie season, Bellinger saw his home runs dip from 39 in 2017 to only 25 last season. He also saw a regression hitting with runners in scoring position, hitting only .245 last season […]

A.J. Pollock's Health Key To '19 Success

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock is enjoying a solid spring training with his new team, slashing .289/.389/.556 with three doubles and three home runs in 16 exhibition games. Pollock signed with the Dodgers over the winter and figures to be the team's table-setter at the top of the lineup. There is little denying Pollock's […]

Justin Turner White-Hot At The Dish

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is absolutely locked in at the plate right now heading towards Opening Day. Turner is a scorching 16-of-35 (.457) in 15 spring games with eight extra-base hits. Turner is a fantastically skilled hitter but staying on the field has been an issue for the 34-year-old. Turner is hitting […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu To Start On Opening Day

With Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill dealing with a strained MCL in his left knee and most likely to open the year on the injured list, Hyun-Jin Ryu will start on Opening Day on March 28 against the Diamondbacks. Ross Stripling will start the second game of the year. The soon-to-be 32-year-old Ryu […]

Rookie Catchers that Could Help You in 2019

It’s not enough to just be overflowing with talent to have a good rookie season. You also need to have an opportunity. And $1 buys, or late-round selections likely won’t win you a championship on their own but most championship seasons in fantasy baseball need a little luck from those picks or a lucky waiver […]

Updated Shortstop Rankings - 5x5 Roto (Mixed Leagues)

Our updated fantasy baseball tiered rankings analysis rolls on with the shortstop position. With the 2019 MLB season technically underway in Japan, RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, JB Branson, Bill Dubiel, Pierre Camus, and Scott Engel have given their rankings a final update. Check out our fantasy baseball rankings dashboard for a current list any time. Shortstop […]

Updated Outfielder Rankings - 5x5 Roto (Mixed Leagues)

We continue our fantasy baseball tiered rankings analysis with a look at the star-studded outfield position With the 2019 season beginning in a matter of days, RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, JB Branson, Bill Dubiel, Pierre Camus, and Scott Engel have given their preseason rankings a final update. Check out our fantasy baseball rankings dashboard for a […]

Nate Green's 10 Bold Predictions for 2019

Here at RotoBaller, we offer only the best, most factually-grounded fantasy analysis. Then, once a year, along comes everyone's favorite exercise: the Bold Predictions. Ah yes, wherein those of us who write analysis about a sabermetric-driven sport are encouraged to make the wildest guesses about the coming season in fantasy baseball. Some statistical basis ought […]

First Basemen Set To Break Out in 2019

First base is no longer the premier position it once was for fantasy baseball. Aging sluggers have not been replaced by all-around talents for the large part and it has left a massive gulf in quality. Part of the decline in hitting has been due to the demand to get better fielders at first base, […]

Julio Urias Will Start Season In Bullpen

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias will start the season as a long reliever, according to manager Dave Roberts. The young hurler was in consideration to start in the rotation, but is still coming back from shoulder capsule surgery two years ago and was always presumed to have an innings limit this season. He pitched […]

Corey Seager Homers In First Cactus League Game

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (elbow, hip) hit a home run off Cubs starter Cole Hamels in his first Cactus League start on Wednesday night. It was Seager’s first professional game since two surgeries limited him to 26 games in 2018. Batting third, Seager finished the night going 1-for-2 with a sacrifice fly, giving […]

Ross Stripling Offers More Value than Charlie Morton Based on ADP

When it comes to fantasy drafts, really for any sport, what we all should be most focused on is the word value. For every player you are considering, you should be asking yourself “what value is this player most likely to provide?” ADP, recent form, and similarly-priced players should all be taken into consideration when attempting […]

Updated Third Base Rankings - 5x5 Roto (Mixed Leagues)

We move to the left side on the infield now in our fantasy baseball tiered rankings analysis with the third base position. The 2019 baseball season is already here! RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, JB Branson, Bill Dubiel, Pierre Camus, and Scott Engel want to make sure you are prepared for last-minute drafts, so they have […]

Ellis Canady's 10 Bold Predictions for 2019

Bold predictions. The time where we come up with ideas that should happen because in our minds they make sense. Statistical analysis, prognostication, voodoo, card reader, etc. None of these are completely certain methods to achieve the forecast that we have in mind. So, we put our idea to text, bury them in the digital […]

Clayton Kershaw To Miss A Few Weeks Of Regular Season

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) threw a 22-pitch simulated game to Dodgers hitters on Wednesday, but he admitted it's basically the start of his spring training after he developed left shoulder inflammation and had to be shut down. The left-hander will miss at least several weeks of the regular season. Manager Dave […]

ADP Champ or Chump - Jackie Bradley Jr. and Juan Soto

You've probably heard people say that position scarcity is dead, as there is plenty of talent available at every offensive position save catcher and all catchers are about the same level of blech. This is true in standard 12-team leagues and some deeper formats, but it's not the case in the deepest leagues (20+ teams) […]

Updated Catcher Rankings - 5x5 Roto (Mixed Leagues)

We continue our fantasy baseball tiered rankings analysis with everyone's favorite - the catcher position. With the 2019 season beginning in a matter of days, RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, JB Branson, Bill Dubiel, Pierre Camus, and Scott Engel have given their preseason rankings a final update. Check out our fantasy baseball rankings dashboard for a current […]

Harris Yudin's 10 Bold Predictions for 2019

Despite whiffing on more than half, my 2018 predictions were highlighted by the claim that Christian Yelich would return first-round value. I was also justifiably optimistic about Matt Chapman’s breakout and Khris Davis’ impending title of Home Run King. So, I figured, the best plan of attack for 2019 was to use the same template […]

Corey Seager To Play In Cactus League Game Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (elbow, hip) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Wednesday night and play in seven innings. Despite missing most of last season due to elbow and hip surgeries, Seager is still one of the most attractive offensive bets at his position. 2019 might be the year to […]

Walker Buehler Will Not Start Team's Opener

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler will not be the team's Opening Day starter, manager Dave Roberts confirmed on Tuesday. Even with Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) already ruled out and set to start on the 10-day injured list, Buehler will not draw the assignment. It appears it is likely Hyun-Jin Ryu, Rich Hill or Kenta […]

Clayton Kershaw To Start Season On 10-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) will begin the regular season on the 10-day injured list, manager Dave Roberts confirmed on Tuesday. Fantasy owners shouldn't panic just yet, however. The 30-year-old left-hander will face hitters on Wednesday, and the skipper confirmed Kershaw will not pitch in the Freeway Series against the Los Angeles […]

Updated Second Base Rankings - 5x5 Roto (Mixed Leagues)

We continue our fantasy baseball tiered rankings analysis with the second base position. With the 2019 season kicking off in a matter of days, RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, JB Branson, Bill Dubiel, Pierre Camus, and Scott Engel have given their preseason rankings a final update. Check out our fantasy baseball rankings dashboard for a current list […]

Clayton Kershaw Ruled Out For Opening Day

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) has been ruled out from making the Opening Day start, but manager Dave Roberts said that Walker Buehler (shoulder) is still in the mix. It'll snap Kershaw's streak of eight straight Opening Day assignments after the left-handed was set back three weeks this spring with left shoulder […]

Ross Stripling (SP, LAD) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 180 CURRENT ADP: ~215 overall ANALYSIS: Entering his age-29 season, Ross Stripling will begin the year locked into a rotation spot for the first time in his career. Stripling showed us an excellent first half in 2018 that led to his first ever All-Star selection. An injury-riddled second half put […]

Updated First Base Rankings - 5x5 Roto (Mixed Leagues)

The clock ticks ever closer to Opening Day and we here at RotoBaller are back to give one final round of position-by-position analysis with a mixed-league, 5x5 framework. We’re going to start at the most glorious position on the field: first base. No, I didn’t play first myself, why do you ask? While there are […]