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Eric Cross - RotoBaller

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Eric Cross is the Lead Fantasy Baseball Writer here at RotoBaller. 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. Outside of baseball, he is a father of two and enjoys summers on the coast of Maine.

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

Top 10 Shortstop Prospect Rankings for Dynasty Fantasy Baseball (2024)

Can we all admit that the shortstop position is the sexiest on the field? Who didn't want to play shortstop when we were playing in Little League for the school team when we were growing up? Most of the best athletes wind up at the shortstop position, and you usually see plenty of names from […]


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

Five Breakout Outfielders For Fantasy Baseball Drafts - NL Edition (2024)

The term "breakout" always gets the juices flowing, so to speak, in our fantasy baseball world. Everyone loves a good breakout. So much in fact, that we decided to do two whole articles on breakout outfielders here on RotoBaller. Today I'll be discussing five National League outfielders that I'm expecting to break out offensively this […]


Noelvi Marte - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

Top 10 Third Base Prospect Rankings for Dynasty Fantasy Baseball (2024)

The third base position has slowly been getting more and more intriguing over the last few seasons and this year should bring more of the same. The top three names below are all inside my Top-12 overall and all 10 fall within my Top 80 overall. This doesn't even include Colt Keith who I excluded […]


Riley Greene - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB News

Five Breakout Outfielders For Fantasy Baseball Drafts - AL Edition (2024)

The term "breakout" carries a lot of weight in my life. In addition to it being one the more notable song titles for my favorite band, the Foo Fighters, it's a buzzy and exciting word in our fantasy baseball world as well. Everyone loves a good breakout. Today, I'll be discussing a quintet of American […]


2024 Breakout Hitting Prospects - The Toolshed Fantasy Baseball Podcast (Ep. 276)

Welcome to episode 276 of The Toolshed Podcast with Clegg and Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a 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 Draft up to the […]


2024 Breakout Pitching Prospects - The Toolshed Fantasy Baseball Podcast (Ep. 277)

Welcome to episode 277 of The Toolshed Podcast with Clegg and Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a 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 Draft up to the […]


Dynasty Outfield Buys and Sells - The Toolshed Fantasy Baseball Podcast (Ep. 279)

Welcome to episode 279 of The Toolshed Podcast with Clegg and Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a 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 Draft up to the […]


Dynasty Infield Buys and Sells - The Toolshed Fantasy Baseball Podcast (Ep. 278)

Welcome to episode 278 of The Toolshed Podcast with Clegg and Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a 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 Draft up to the […]


2024 Post Hype Pitchers - The Toolshed Fantasy Baseball Podcast (Ep. 275)

Welcome to episode 275 of The Toolshed Podcast with Clegg and Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a 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 Draft up to the […]


2024 Post Hype Hitters - The Toolshed Fantasy Baseball Podcast (Ep. 274)

Welcome to episode 274 of The Toolshed Podcast with Clegg and Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a 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 Draft up to the […]


Elly De La Cruz - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Eric Cross' 2024 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions

Bold predictions have been thrown about dating back to the stone age. Okay, maybe not that long, but they're always a fun topic to discuss with your friends, especially during this time of year when spring training is just beginning. The start of Spring Training always creates optimism throughout the baseball world. Sometimes that optimism […]


Evan Carter - Fantasy Baseball Prospects, Draft Sleepers, MLB Rookies Rankings

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings - Eric Cross' 2024 Draft Targets

Shiny New Toy Syndrome (SNTS) is a condition that impacts thousands of fantasy baseball managers around the world. If you or a loved one have been impacted by SNTS, please contact the fantasy baseball offices of Cross and RotoBaller today and we will unfortunately not be able to assist you as there are a plethora […]


Matt Shaw - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, MLB News

Top 10 Second Base Prospect Rankings for Dynasty Fantasy Baseball (2024)

The second base position has always been one of the weaker positions for fantasy purposes, but not so much in the prospect world right now. All 10 names below are inside my Top 100 overall and there are a few others like Joey Loperfido and Michael Busch that could play some second base in the […]


NL Prospects to Target in 2024 Redraft Leagues - The Toolshed Fantasy Baseball Podcast (Ep. 273)

Welcome to episode 273 of The Toolshed Podcast with Clegg and Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a 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 Draft up to the […]


2024 Relief Pitcher Dynasty Rankings - The Toolshed Fantasy Baseball Podcast (Ep. 272)

Welcome to episode 272 of The Toolshed Podcast with Clegg and Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a 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 Draft up to the […]


2024 Starting Pitcher Dynasty Rankings, Part 2 - The Toolshed Fantasy Baseball Podcast (Ep. 271)

Welcome to episode 271 of The Toolshed Podcast with Clegg and Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a 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 Draft up to the […]


2024 Starting Pitcher Dynasty Rankings, Part 1 - The Toolshed Fantasy Baseball Podcast (Ep. 270)

Welcome to episode 270 of The Toolshed Podcast with Clegg and Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a 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 Draft up to the […]


2024 Pitching Prospect Rankings - The Toolshed Fantasy Baseball Podcast (Ep. 269)

Welcome to episode 269 of The Toolshed Podcast for a discussion of 2024 fantasy baseball pitching prospect rankings. We are very excited for The Toolshed fantasy baseball podcast to join the RotoBaller Podcast Network! For those who are not familiar, The Toolshed is a dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCross04) and […]


Top 10 First Base Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (2024)

The first base position in the prospect world is always changing and many names wind up shifting over to first base after starting at other positions. That's exactly the case once again as many of the top-10 shifted to first base from other positions or split time at multiple positions during the 2023 season. For […]


Ronald Acuna Jr. - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Injury News, Betting Picks

Outfielders - 2024 Fantasy Baseball ADP Analysis, Draft Targets, Avoids

It feels like the 2023 season just ended, but we're already about three months away from the start of the 2024 season and fantasy drafts are beginning to pick up. Especially now since fantasy football has come to an end for the most part. The outfield position is once again a tricky position to navigate […]


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Starting Pitchers - 2024 Fantasy Baseball ADP Analysis, Draft Targets, Avoids

As we get into the end of January, fantasy baseball draft season is nearly in full swing. At this point, you either have a few drafts under your belt or you're at least getting ready for your first draft of the 2024 season. Wherever you are in your process, we have the content and tools […]


Austin Wells - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, MLB News

Top 10 Catcher Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (2024)

As we enter the 2024 season, we're firmly in the middle of a revolution at the catcher position. We're already see the likes of Adley Rutschman and Will Smith rise to elite ranks at this position previously, and others like Yainer Diaz and Gabriel Moreno rose to top 10 status in 2023. Guess what? This […]


Devin Williams - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Relief Pitchers, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News Updates

Closers and Relief Pitchers - 2024 Fantasy Baseball ADP Analysis, Draft Targets, Avoids

As we get into the middle of January, fantasy baseball draft season is gaining speed and momentum. By now, most of you have either already participated in a draft of some sort or are at least beginning your prep work and/or consuming more fantasy baseball content. This relief pitcher position is annually one of the […]


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

Third Base and Shortstop - Early 2024 Fantasy Baseball ADP Analysis

It might only be the second week of December, but 2024 draft season is already beginning to heat up. Sites like NFBC and Fantrax make it easy to scratch that early draft itch and I've already completed one draft for 2024, a 50-round draft champions draft on NFBC. I've been working through my early 2024 […]


Shohei Ohtani - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

Shohei Ohtani Signs with the Los Angeles Dodgers: Fantasy Baseball Reaction

As we entered the offseason, Mike Trout held the record for the biggest contract in MLB history at $426 million. Not anymore. After announcing the signing on his Instagram following a media circus the prior few days with rampart rumors and report, Shohei Ohtani is heading to the Los Angeles Angels, signing a 10-year contract […]


Noelvi Marte - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

2024 Cincinnati Reds Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Welcome to my 2024 team-by-team prospect rankings. Over the next few months, I'll be going through all 30 MLB farm systems, ranking my top 10 in each system, and discussing the profiles and long-term outlooks of these players. After the Chicago Cubs led off the National League Central, the Cincinnati Reds are batting second. This […]


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Early 2024 Fantasy Baseball ADP Analysis: Catcher, 1st Base, and 2nd Base

Remember years ago when you'd have to wait until at least January to draft? Not anymore. When one season ends, another begins. We live in a time where sites like NFBC and Fantrax allow you to draft for the following season as early as October, and many of us degenerates take advantage of that. For […]


Pete Crow-Armstrong - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Prospects, Draft Sleepers

2024 Chicago Cubs Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Welcome to my 2024 team-by-team prospect rankings. Over the next few months, I'll be going through all 30 MLB farm systems, ranking my top 10 in each system, and discussing the profiles and long-term outlooks of these players. After finishing the National League West, we shift over to the Central Division. The Chicago Cubs have […]


Marco Luciano - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Prospects News

2024 San Francisco Giants Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Welcome to my 2024 team-by-team prospect rankings. Over the next few months, I'll be going through all 30 MLB farm systems, ranking my top 10 in each system, and discussing the profiles and long-term outlooks of these players. We close out the National League West with the San Francisco Giants. While this organization lacks a […]


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2024 San Diego Padres Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Welcome to my 2024 team-by-team prospect rankings. Over the next few months, I'll be going through all 30 MLB farm systems, ranking my top 10 in each system, and discussing the profiles and long-term outlooks of these players. We continue through the National League West today with a stop in sunny San Diego, The Padres […]


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