Reviewing Recent Cy Young Finalists (NL Edition) - Starting Pitcher Outlooks for 2024

The three 2023 NL Cy Young finalists were Blake Snell of the Padres, Logan Webb of the Giants, and Zac Gallen of the Diamondbacks. In 2022, Sandy Alcantara took home the trophy, while Max Fried and Julio Urias were the runners-up. In this article, I will break down the seasons of each finalist in the […]

Blake Snell Signs With the Giants - Fantasy Baseball Outlook for 2024

The joke in the fantasy baseball community involved the free agent market occurring quickly in the football world. We had tons of notable football players signed, traded, and released in the first few days of free agency before some of the top players in the baseball free-agent market.  That felt head-scratching because of the many […]

Mid-Round Second Base (2B) Fantasy Baseball Draft Values And Targets In 2024

Welcome officially to the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Spring training is in full force, and fantasy managers are gearing up for another exciting season in the MLB. Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone is looking to draft players who can provide a great return on value. You can start taking calculated risks […]

Carlos Rodon Looks Excellent On Monday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon looked sharp throughout Monday's outing against the Philadelphia Phillies. The left-hander tossed 5 2/3 scoreless innings while striking out five batters as well on Monday. He currently sits at a 2.93 ERA this spring with some better outings as of late. The biggest thing for Rodon is going […]

Dynasty Crystal Ball - Projecting the Top Fantasy Baseball Hitters for 2027

It's always fun to look ahead in the fantasy baseball world. With dynasty leagues, looking ahead is especially important, as you always need to have one eye on the present and one eye on the future. That can sometimes be hard to do, but remember, every move you make in dynasty has a short-term impact […]

DJ LeMahieu In Danger Of Missing Opening Day

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (foot) has "a pretty significant bone bruise" on his right foot, according to manager Aaron Boone, and the skipper isn't sure if LeMahieu will have enough time to get ready for Opening Day on March 28 in Houston against the Astros. LeMahieu fouled a ball off his foot in […]

Aaron Judge Likely To Play In Four Of Final Six Spring Games

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Aaron Judge (abdomen, oblique) is likely to play in four of the team's final six Grapefruit League games. Judge was also expected to resume taking batting practice last Friday and return to spring training action on Sunday or Monday, but that didn't happen. Although fans and […]

DJ LeMahieu Still Pretty Sore

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (foot) is "still pretty sore" but is moving around better on Monday, according to manager Aaron Boone. The veteran left Saturday's Grapefruit League game early after fouling a ball off his foot and underwent imaging on the issue afterward. "I definitely think it's going to cost him some days […]

Aaron Judge To Return On Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (abdomen, oblique) "should be good to go" for Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pittsburgh Pirates following an off day on Tuesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Judge has been dealing with an abdomen/oblique issue this spring while he also noted that he is still bothered by a toe […]

Aaron Judge Doesn't Hit On The Field Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (abdomen, oblique) did not hit on the field at camp as scheduled on Monday. Judge did take part in outfield drills, though. Both the Yankees and Judge continue to downplay his injuries in spring training, but the longer he goes without returning to a Grapefruit League game, the more […]

Yahoo Undervalued and Overvalued Picks - Fantasy Baseball ADP Advantages for Drafts

Welcome RotoBallers to our Yahoo fantasy baseball article about undervalued and overvalued players to draft in Yahoo leagues, based on their ADP and ranking. Average Draft Position (ADP) is often the guiding light for fantasy baseball draft strategy. While every league is different and may have a particularly aggressive or conservative group of owners when […]

Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft Analysis for Round One Picks (2024)

The first round of fantasy baseball drafts is always the best part. Whoever fantasy managers select with their first pick is who they will rely on the most for the entire season. No matter where you pick in the first round, though, you will be selecting an elite player. All fantasy drafts are stressful, and […]

Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Strategies and Tips by Nick Mariano (2024)

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ATC Projections: Pitcher Surprises And Concerns For Fantasy Baseball Drafts

Using projections in the fantasy baseball draft process helps give us a baseline of numbers to build a balanced team. Roster construction becomes more challenging with deeper rosters. Though the ADP market pushes up pitchers in rotisserie, category, and points leagues, the projections suggest avoiding at their price. That's important because many positive pitcher surprises […]

Key Late-Round Draft Targets - Expert Fantasy Baseball Picks Using EDV

Spring Training is underway, which means we're back with another year of the FSWA-award-nominated Expected Draft Values (EDV) series, where we look at historical data to identify overvalued and undervalued players of all types. Whether you're targeting power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, we've got you covered. We've hit the early and middle […]

Key Mid-Round Draft Targets - Expert Fantasy Baseball Picks Using EDV

Spring Training is underway, which means we're back with another year of the FSWA-award-nominated Expected Draft Values (EDV) series, where we look at historical data to identify overvalued and undervalued players of all types. Whether you're targeting power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, we've got you covered. It's time to head into the […]

5 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 2023 stats, we can identify trends and areas for improvement, while projections from reputable sources such as Steamer, […]

JB's Bullpen Method Strategy for 2024: Making FrankenAces Out of Relief Pitchers

Four years ago, our esteemed JB Branson published an article breaking down his favorite fantasy baseball strategy that he’s deployed for over a decade. In his words, the Bullpen Method is a lifestyle that reflects the importance of balance on a fantasy team. Since then he's published this yearly Bullpen Method article, which most recently […]

Late-Round Catcher (C) Fantasy Baseball Draft Values And Targets In 2024

Welcome officially to the 2024 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. […]

Colton Cowser - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Draft Values (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 285 CURRENT ADP: ~435 ANALYSIS: Cowser has been one of the best hitters in the league this spring and is slashing .379/.793/1.293 with four home runs, nine RBI, and eight runs scored across 12 games. If Cedric Mullins II (hamstring) were to miss any regular season time, Cowser would […]

DJ LeMahieu Avoids Serious Injury

New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu (foot) was forced to exit early during Saturday's game. The veteran slugger fouled a ball off his right foot and underwent imaging this weekend. Luckily, the X-rays came back clean which means LeMahieu has avoided serious injury. The team will likely give LeMahieu a few days off for […]

Every MLB Team's All-Time Home Run Leader

The home run stands out as one of the most electrifying plays in sports. Since the days when Babe Ruth revolutionized baseball with his long ball prowess, fans have been fascinated and left in awe of sluggers who can go deep. Across baseball's deep history, we've seen all sorts of power hitters... from those who […]

Spencer Jones Blasts Two More Home Runs Saturday

New York Yankees prospect Spencer Jones hit a pair of home runs on Saturday in a 9-1 Spring Breakout win over the Blue Jays' prospects. The Yankees' second-ranked prospect per MLB.com went 3-for-4 on the day with four RBI and two runs scored. Jones has been showcasing his prodigious power all spring, including a majestic, […]

Juan Soto is the Second Best Player in 2024 Fantasy Baseball

I have played fantasy baseball for over 15 years. Never before have I seen a player have a stranglehold on the 1.01 pick like Ronald Acuna Jr. Well, outside of that one day when he had a knee injury scare.  While he is undoubtedly the first pick, there are several names you will hear in […]

Giancarlo Stanton Crushes First Home Run Of Spring

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton clobbered his first home run of the spring on Saturday in a 10-9 Grapefruit League win over the Blue Jays. The 34-year-old demolished a 1-0 fastball from Jays pitcher Paolo Espino and finished the day 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a run scored. It took Stanton […]

ESPN Undervalued and Overvalued Picks - Fantasy Baseball ADP Advantages for Drafts

Welcome RotoBallers to our ESPN fantasy baseball article about undervalued and overvalued players to draft in ESPN leagues, based on their ADP and ranking. Average Draft Position (ADP) is often the guiding light for fantasy baseball draft strategy. While every league is different and may have a particularly aggressive or conservative group of owners when […]

Gerrit Cole To Be Shut Down From Throwing For 3-4 Weeks

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow), the reigning American League Cy Young winner, said he will be shut down from throwing for three to four weeks and then go from there. He said he has nerve inflammation in his right elbow but "felt good" after meeting with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles this […]

Aaron Judge Set To Resume On-Field BP On Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (abdomen, oblique) is scheduled to resume taking on-field batting practice on Saturday. Even though the veteran didn't hit with the team on Friday, he was still taking swings in the cage. It sounds like Judge is progressing well and should be ready for Opening Day. The team won't rush […]

Aaron Judge Unlikely To Play Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (abdomen, oblique) will "probably not" return to Grapefruit League action on Saturday, according to manager Aaron Boone. The skipper added that Judge has "plenty of runway" to be ready for Opening Day on March 28 on the road against the Houston Astros. Judge didn't take batting practice with the […]

Nestor Cortes Gets Opening Day Start

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes has been tabbed as the club's Opening Day starter against the Houston Astros on the road on March 28. It was recently reported that Marcus Stroman did not wish to alter his spring schedule to line up for Opening Day, and manager Aaron Boone said Carlos Rodon was not […]