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 […]

Third Base Prospects To Watch For 2023 Fantasy Baseball

Prospects are one of the most prominent components of any team, whether in contention, or flat-out tanking. Building a strong farm system sets the foundations for a team's future, especially the ones in the rebuild stage. Prospects are most valuable as trade bait, and several of them become upper-classman stars in the game. With Opening […]

Jamie Steed's Bold Predictions for 2023 Fantasy Baseball

Bold predictions can be the key to fantasy seasons. Predicting players who will outperform or underperform expectations by extreme amounts can win leagues. Bold predictions can also be entirely unhelpful, speculative thoughts that are just fun to consider. And the latter is what these ones are! Sort of. I'm not going to tell you I think […]

Post-Hype Draft Values for Fantasy Baseball

In fantasy sports, we're always chasing the young, upstart prospect. It's why the ADPs for guys like Anthony Volpe and Jordan Walker have been climbing in recent weeks. However, the consequence of this is that other talented young players often get forgotten about. Today we're going to try and rectify that. However, we're also going […]

Late-Round Hitter Prospects - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values And Targets

Most fantasy drafts have been completed by now, as Opening Day for the 2023 season starts Thursday. Hitter prospects can emerge to become fantasy superstars and are worth taking a chance on later in the drafts or picking up through free agency. Prospects can provide a boost to fantasy managers' teams later in the season, […]

Tyler Glasnow Opening On Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays right-handers Tyler Glasnow (oblique), Shane Baz (elbow) and Shawn Armstrong (neck) are all being placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday to begin the 2023 regular season. Glasnow is dealing with a Grade 2 strain of his left oblique and is expected to miss at least the first month of the […]

Dynasty League Buys - Players To Trade For in Fantasy Baseball

Buying in a dynasty baseball league is a tricky needle to thread. If done right, it can help build a consistent winner with players churned and burned. Buying "low" is often perceived as buying currently injured or struggling players but that is oftentimes foolish as it can burst in your face. Taking an offseason to […]

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 […]

Top 10 Third Base Dynasty Prospects for Fantasy Baseball

The hot corner has long been looked at for power and offensive prowess in general. However, the position has become a bit shallower over the last few years than it used to be. That could all be coming to an end this season and beyond though. Out of my below top 10 third base dynasty […]

Wander Franco Says He'll Play On Opening Day

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (quadriceps) said his right quad issue was more tightness than a strain, and it has responded well to treatment. "I feel good, thank God, and I'm ready to start on Thursday," Franco said. He was able to take swings in the batting cages on Monday after his MRI exam […]

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 […]

Wander Franco Optimistic For Opening Day

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (quad) underwent an MRI exam on Sunday to find out the severity of his injury. The team announced that the results were favorable and Franco could be healthy enough to play on Opening Day. That is good news after Franco was forced to exit early on Saturday due to […]

Tyler Glasnow Throwing On Flat Ground

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (oblique) is throwing on flat ground at 75 feet on Sunday in camp. Glasnow suffered a Grade 2 left oblique strain around a month ago, and his initially timetable for recovery was set at six to eight weeks. The 29-year-old right-hander will have to gradually build his arm […]

Wander Franco Going For MRI Exam

The Tampa Bay Rays expect to know more later on Sunday about the status of shortstop Wander Franco (quadriceps) after he undergoes an MRI exam. Franco was scratched from Saturday's Grapefruit League game due to soreness in his right quad, but it may have just been a precautionary measure by the team with Opening Day […]

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 […]

5 First Base Draft Sleepers for Fantasy Baseball

Everybody loves some sleepers! If your fantasy baseball draft is not already done, it is fast approaching - so it's time to talk about fantasy baseball sleepers: Second Base Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers Third Base Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers Outfield Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers In this series, I will go […]

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 […]

Jeffrey Springs (SP, TBR) - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 160 CURRENT ADP: ~175 overall ANALYSIS: After making just two starts in the majors in his first four campaigns, Jeffrey Springs joined the Rays rotation in May, making 25 starts. Over 33 appearances and 135.1 innings, he broke out with a 2.46 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 26.2% strikeout rate, and nine […]

Wander Franco Scratched On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (quad) was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's Grapefruit contest. It sounds like this was a precautionary move by the team, so fantasy managers might not need to worry. The team is calling it right quad soreness, so they will likely give Franco a few days off to […]

5 Outfield Draft Sleepers for Fantasy Baseball

We are on to the outfield in our last-minute fantasy baseball sleepers series. I covered the other positions as well, so be sure to check them out: First Base Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers Second Base Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers Third Base Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers Outfield is a tough position […]

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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Insider Report: Scouting Insights From A Pitching Coach

Welcome back to our annual Fantasy Baseball Insider series on RotoBaller.com, where we take you inside Major League Baseball clubhouses, press boxes, and front offices for exclusive insights that provide a completely unique edge on the competition. We give you an all-access pass to information and takes, along with comprehensive Fantasy breakdowns. On the condition […]

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 […]

Shane McClanahan To Start Opening Day

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash confirmed on Friday that starting pitcher Shane McClanahan will start on Opening Day next Thursday, March 30, against the Detroit Tigers. It's the obvious choice, as McClanahan was one of the best pitchers in all of baseball in 2022 in just his second MLB season. He went 12-8 with […]

Breakout Hitters for Fantasy Baseball - Prime Age Infielders for Each Position

The prime age for baseball seems like it’s gotten younger and younger over the last decade or so. The general thought was that a player’s prime was close to their 30s. However, a few studies have shown that players can start to decline as early as 28. According to these studies, the prime age now […]

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 […]

Nick Mariano's 2023 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings

I hope you've enjoyed the March Madness of preparing for the fantasy baseball season! That's what that phrase references, right? We here at RotoBaller are here to help with all kinds of content to help you win, and with that in mind, my fantasy baseball rankings series heads to the mound. And in case you […]