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Eric Cross

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Eric Cross is the Lead Fantasy Baseball Writer here at RotoBaller and has been with the site for the last three years. Overall, Eric has been producing fantasy baseball content for the last nine years and has been playing fantasy baseball for the last 25 years, both in redraft and dynasty leagues. He has been diving deep into all forms of fantasy baseball content, with a expertise in dynasty and prospect content. Outside of RotoBaller, Eric is the co-host of The Toolshed Podcast and provides extra content on his Patreon. Eric was also named the 2021 FSWA Baseball Writer of the Year and has been nominated two times. Outside of baseball, he is a father of two and enjoys summers on the coast of Maine where you can usually find him at a Portland Sea Dogs game, scouting the future stars of baseball.

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Bobby Witt Jr. - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

Eric Cross' Top 10 Shortstop (SS) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2025

We've reached the last infield position in my positional dynasty fantasy baseball rankings series today with the always exciting shortstop position. This position is as loaded as ever. The top eight names below are all inside my top 40 overall in my dynasty rankings, and the other three are all inside my top 100. Yes, your […]


Walker Jenkins - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Prospects

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings - Eric Cross' Top 100 Dynasty Prospects (February 2025 Updates)

Do you smell that? That sweet smell in the air is the smell of baseball being back in our lives and spring training games underway. It's a glorious time of year, isn't it? That was a rhetorical question because, of course, the answer is a resounding yes. I'm always making updates to my fantasy baseball […]


Our Guys (Pitchers) for 2025 - The Toolshed Podcast (Ep. 376)

Welcome to episode 376 of The Toolshed Podcast with Chris Clegg and Eric Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a fantasy baseball dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCrossMLB) and Chris Clegg (@ChrisCleggMiLB) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB […]


Our Guys (Hitters) for 2025 - The Toolshed Podcast (Ep. 375)

Welcome to episode 375 of The Toolshed Podcast with Chris Clegg and Eric Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a fantasy baseball dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCrossMLB) and Chris Clegg (@ChrisCleggMiLB) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB […]


Kumar Rocker - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Prospects, Draft Sleepers

2025 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Call-Up ETAs - Predicting Top MLB Prospect Timelines

Every single season we see plenty of notable fantasy baseball prospects debut and make some level of impact for fantasy baseball that year. And over the last year or two, we've seen even more prospects get a shot earlier than expected given new rules incentivizing teams to bring up younger players. A few years ago, […]


Roki Sasaki - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Prospects, Pitchers, MLB DFS Picks

2025 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings: Eric Cross' Top 25 Prospects for Redraft Leagues

Those of you who have followed my work here at RotoBaller will remember that I have been posting a weekly article series on the top 25 fantasy baseball prospects to stash and monitor in redraft leagues for each of the last two seasons. It's always a fun article to put together throughout the season, and […]


Jordan Walker - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

Bounceback Hitters: Fantasy Baseball ADP Values for Outfielders (2025)

All major league teams are back in camp, college baseball is fully underway, and fantasy baseball draft season is in full swing. It's a glorious time of year. One key aspect to having a good draft and succeeding in fantasy baseball is identifying which players could bounce back who disappointed the previous season for one […]


Jackson Jobe - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Prospects, Draft Sleepers

Top 10 Starting Pitcher Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (2025)

We've reached the end of my positional fantasy baseball prospect rankings for 2025. After covering every offensive position so far, we close out this series with my Top-10 pitching prospect rankings for fantasy baseball entering 2025. In general, the starting pitcher position is as strong as I've seen it in several years, and it should […]


Jose Ramirez - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

Eric Cross' Top 10 Third Base (3B) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2025

The hot corner was more lukewarm several years ago, but it's smoking hot entering 2025 with plenty of elite talent and depth as well. This might even be the most exciting infield position for fantasy right now. I'll be continuing my positional dynasty fantasy baseball rankings series today with the third base position. All 10 […]


Ketel Marte - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB injury News

Eric Cross' Top 10 Second Base (2B) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2025

Pitchers and catchers have reported, and we're inching closer to spring training games starting up. But in the dynasty fantasy baseball world, it's always baseball season! I'll be continuing my positional dynasty fantasy baseball rankings series today with the second base position, which has lost both depth and elite talent recently but fortunately has several […]


2025 Post-Hype Pitchers - The Toolshed Podcast (Ep. 374)

Welcome to episode 374 of The Toolshed Podcast with Chris Clegg and Eric Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a fantasy baseball dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCrossMLB) and Chris Clegg (@ChrisCleggMiLB) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB […]


2025 Post-Hype Hitters - The Toolshed Podcast (Ep. 373)

Welcome to episode 373 of The Toolshed Podcast with Chris Clegg and Eric Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a fantasy baseball dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCrossMLB) and Chris Clegg (@ChrisCleggMiLB) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB […]


William Contreras - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, MLB News

Eric Cross' Top 10 Catcher (C) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2025

After going through all of my positional prospect rankings last month here on RotoBaller, it's time we shift to the dynasty side with my top-10 positional dynasty rankings entering 2025. As always, we begin the dynasty fantasy baseball rankings series with the catcher position, which is actually in a good spot right now. Many of […]


Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - Fantasy Baseball

Eric Cross' Top 10 First Base (1B) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2025

The Super Bowl and football season are in the rearview mirror, which prompted the annual "It's baseball season" tweets to fill up my timeline. But in the dynasty fantasy baseball world, it's always baseball season! I'll be continuing my positional dynasty fantasy baseball rankings series today with the first base position, which is loaded at […]


Bo Bichette - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB DFS Picks, Betting Picks

Bounceback Hitters: Fantasy Baseball ADP Values for Infielders (2025)

The long winter is almost over, and fantasy baseball draft season is kicking into high gear. The month of February is the first big draft month for most, especially with the end of football after the Super Bowl. So whether or not you already have been drafting/prepping or are beginning now, RotoBaller has you covered […]


National League Prospects to Target in Redraft Leagues - The Toolshed Podcast (Ep. 372)

Welcome to episode 372 of The Toolshed Podcast with Chris Clegg and Eric Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a fantasy baseball dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCrossMLB) and Chris Clegg (@ChrisCleggMiLB) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB […]


American League Prospects to Target in Redraft Leagues - The Toolshed Podcast (Ep. 371)

Welcome to episode 371 of The Toolshed Podcast with Chris Clegg and Eric Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a fantasy baseball dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCrossMLB) and Chris Clegg (@ChrisCleggMiLB) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB […]


2025 Dynasty Relief Pitcher Rankings with Mike Carter - The Toolshed Podcast (Ep. 370)

Welcome to episode 370 of The Toolshed Podcast with Chris Clegg and Eric Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a fantasy baseball dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCrossMLB) and Chris Clegg (@ChrisCleggMiLB) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB […]


Travis Bazzana - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Prospects, Draft Sleepers

Fantasy Baseball FYPD Prospects for 2025 - First-Year Player Drafts

While the weather outside might be frightfully cold in the northern part of the country, spring is inching closer, and we're getting into the heart of offseason drafts for dynasty leagues. This is always an exciting time of year in dynasty leagues as we get to add new players to our teams and try to […]


2025 Dynasty Starting Pitcher Rankings: Pt. 2 with Paul Sporer - The Toolshed Podcast (Ep. 369)

Welcome to episode 369 of The Toolshed Podcast with Chris Clegg and Eric Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a fantasy baseball dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCrossMLB) and Chris Clegg (@ChrisCleggMiLB) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB […]


2025 Dynasty Starting Pitcher Rankings: Pt. 1 with Eno Sarris - The Toolshed Podcast (Ep. 368)

Welcome to episode 368 of The Toolshed Podcast with Chris Clegg and Eric Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a fantasy baseball dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCrossMLB) and Chris Clegg (@ChrisCleggMiLB) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB […]


2025 Dynasty Pitcher Prospect Rankings: Pt. 2 - The Toolshed Podcast (Ep. 367)

Welcome to episode 367 of The Toolshed Podcast with Chris Clegg and Eric Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a fantasy baseball dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCrossMLB) and Chris Clegg (@ChrisCleggMiLB) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB […]


Dylan Crews - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Prospects, Draft Sleepers

Eric Cross' Top 100 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (January 2025)

The calendar has flipped over to 2025, and the new season is quickly approaching. Pitchers and catchers all report in around three weeks and we can finally start to smell baseball in the air once again. With the new season on the way, it's time for a new update to my Top 100 overall prospect […]


2025 Dynasty Pitcher Prospect Rankings: Pt. 1 - The Toolshed Podcast (Ep. 366)

Welcome to episode 366 of The Toolshed Podcast with Chris Clegg and Eric Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a fantasy baseball dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCrossMLB) and Chris Clegg (@ChrisCleggMiLB) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB […]


2025 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Outfield Rankings: Part 2 - The Toolshed Podcast (Ep. 365)

Welcome to episode 365 of The Toolshed Podcast with Chris Clegg and Eric Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a fantasy baseball dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCross04) and Chris Clegg (@RotoClegg) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB […]


Jasson Dominguez - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Prospects, Draft Sleepers

Top 10 Outfield Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (2025)

If the shortstop position isn't the most appealing for fantasy baseball purposes, the outfield would take that title. In my January 2025 dynasty rankings, 14 of the top 25 were outfield eligible, as this position has seen a consistent influx of exciting, young talent over the last several years. That's not going to change this […]


Jordan Lawlar - Fantasy Baseball Prospects, Draft Sleepers, MLB Rookies

Top 10 Shortstop Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (2025)

The shortstop position abbreviation "SS" also stands for super sexy, which describes this position every year, both in the Majors and minors. Everyone wants to play shortstop, and the best athletes on the field at the youth level usually wind up there. Per usual, this position is loaded with high-upside fantasy baseball prospects, and the […]


Coby Mayo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects, Draft Sleepers, MLB Rookies

Top 10 Third Base Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (2025)

The hot corner has been synonymous with hot production over the years. Outside of a fall-off several years ago, this position has been one of the best for fantasy year in and year out, especially in the power department. I'm not expecting that to change any time soon either, with some of the names coming […]


Travis Bazzana - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Prospects, Draft Sleepers

Top 10 Second Base Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (2025)

For the most part, the second base position has been one of the weaker positions on the field offensively. After several seasons with this position on the rise, we saw second base fall off as a whole last season due to injuries and some of the aging top options at the position fall off. But […]


Jac Caglianone - Fantasy Baseball Prospects, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

Top 10 First Base Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (2025)

The first base position has long been considered one of the best offensive positions for fantasy purposes. However, the position is starting to age with top options like Freddie Freeman and Bryce Harper who are now 35 and 32 respectively. Luckily, the top half of my top 10 below all projects to be impact fantasy […]


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