Brandon Nimmo Tests His Ankle/Knee

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (ankle, knee) tested his sprained ankle/knee on Tuesday at camp. Team officials liked what they saw from him and said that Nimmo is progressing, although it's unclear what that means for his availability on Opening Day on March 30. The 29-year-old is dealing with low-grade sprains in both his […]

David Robertson Likely To Be Mets Closer

With New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz (knee) likely to miss all of the 2023 season, reliever David Robertson will likely serve as the fill-in closer this year. It's also possible that the Mets look to trade for another closer-worthy reliever, but big trades are rare this time of year and the Mets guard their […]

2023 MLB Futures Picks - DFS Prop Picks For PrizePicks

Hello everybody and welcome! 2023 Spring training is underway and that means our new friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single stats. The goal […]

Nick Mariano's Draft Sleepers List for 2023 Fantasy Baseball (Premium Content)

This premium article is part of our 2023 Draft Kit. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Most of us have a love-hate relationship with the term "sleeper" as each individual and/or site typically carries its own cutoff for consideration. So, let's get my definition out of the way first here! […]

Using SIERA To Identify Underachiever Pitchers Who Could Improve for 2023 Fantasy Baseball

As someone who firmly believes that pitching wins championships, I am always on the lookout for pitchers who could outperform their ADP and turn in a big season. I'm a bit obsessed with pitching really, as pitchers are usually the first guys I click into my DFS lineups and strikeout props have been my favorite […]

Nick Mariano's 2023 Fantasy Baseball Outfield Rankings

Opening Day is starting to appear on the horizon as the draft season hits its apex. We're cranking out content to help you crush it, and with that in mind, my fantasy baseball rankings series now heads to the outfield. And in case you missed any earlier pieces, you can see the rest of the […]

Updated Fantasy Baseball Second Base Rankings - 2023 Points Leagues: Max Muncy, Jonathan India, Vaughn Grissom

Do you play in fantasy baseball points leagues? Us too, and we have you covered with points league analysis all season long. Today we're here with our fantasy baseball second base rankings for points leagues as of March 19th. In general, points leagues and H2H points formats are underserved by the fantasy baseball community and fantasy […]

Updated Fantasy Baseball Second Base Rankings - 2023 Roto League Drafts: Jonathan India, Luis Arraez, Andres Gimenez

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 second base rankings for roto leagues and tiers for 5x5 mixed roto leagues as of March 19. This is an exciting time of year for MLB and fantasy baseball fans, […]

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 Prospects – Hidden Gems to Watch for Fantasy Baseball

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

Abraham Almonte Reassigned To Minor League Camp

New York Mets outfielder Abraham Almonte (calf) was reassigned to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday. Almonte made eight appearances this spring, and will likely serve as organizational depth for the Mets in 2023. He made 14 at-bats and slashed .500/.650/.643 with a 1.293 OPS in spring training. He certainly made an impact this spring and may […]

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 […]

Brandon Nimmo Diagnosed With Two Injuries

New York Mets centerfielder Brandon Nimmo (leg) was diagnosed with a low-grade sprain in his right knee and ankle. Nimmo was in the act of sliding toward second base in Saturday's matchup against the Miami Marlins and failed to execute a proper slide. He was forced to exit the game and reported pain in his […]

Joey Lucchesi Optioned To Triple-A

New York Mets starting pitcher Joey Lucceshi has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday. This doesn't come as surprise considering Lucceshi is in the final stages of working his way back from Tommy John surgery. He has only thrown two innings this spring, in which he was roughed up with four runs allowed. The […]

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 […]

Catcher Prospects Rankings for 2023 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues

The catching position has evolved tremendously over the past few seasons, and now is the perfect time to tune in. With fantasy drafts underway, you might want to get up to date on the prospect watch. This year's catching class is quite talented, and many of these catching prospects will see time in the majors […]

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 […]

Multi-Position Bench Bats Worth Rostering In 2023 Fantasy Baseball

Player position in fantasy baseball should by no means be a primary factor in drafting a player. It matters at the margins to be sure, but it should never be anything other than a secondary consideration. Now that we have the qualifier sentences done, we're going to get really serious about what position players play. […]

Shortstops to Target or Avoid at ADP - Fantasy Baseball Draft Analysis

When you're growing up playing baseball, every single player wants to play shortstop. You'll never hear a seven-year-old say, "Hey Coach, can I play right field?" Shortstop has been and always will be the sexiest position on the diamond, and that's the case in the fantasy baseball world as well. Each and every season, the […]

"My Guys" For 2023 - Jon Anderson's 5 Favorite Fantasy Baseball Players to Draft

It's my third year of writing up the "My Guys" post right here on RotoBaller. Each year, I give my five favorite fantasy baseball players to draft, all things being considered. Last year, here is who I ended up with: Willy Adames Pete Alonso Eduardo Rodriguez Andrew Heaney Max Kepler I would call that a […]

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, […]

Brandon Nimmo Exits Early On Friday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (knee) was removed early during Friday's Grapefruit League matchup against the Miami Marlins. The left-handed slugger jammed his knee while sliding into second base. Nimmo needed assistance to get off the field, but the severity of the injury is unknown. The expectation is that the organization is going to […]

Mets Claim Dennis Santana Off Waivers From Twins

The New York Mets claimed right-handed reliever Dennis Santana off waivers from the Minnesota Twins on Friday. It's the second time Santana has been claimed off waivers before the 2023 season, as the Twins previously snagged him from the Atlanta Braves not long ago. The 26-year-old was with the Texas Rangers in 2022, posting a […]

Mets Will Be Reimbursed For Edwin Diaz's Salary

The New York Mets will be reimbursed for closer Edwin Diaz's (knee) salary during his time on the injured list this year after he suffered a torn patellar tendon at the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday night, according to league sources. MLB has insurance in place to protect teams if their players get injured in […]

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 […]

2023 Fantasy Baseball - Starting Pitchers With Bad Fastballs To Avoid

The fastball is the key to a fantasy baseball pitcher's success in my opinion, and it's hard to find a truly good pitcher with a bad one. Even as Major League Baseball gets to becoming more of a slider-focused league, good starting pitchers can't succeed regularly without a good fastball. A closer like Edwin Diaz […]