2024 NFL Draft Analysis — Teams Without First-Round Picks

The NFL Draft is fast approaching. Before you know it, April 25 will be here and the Chicago Bears will be on the clock with the first selection. Opening night of the draft consists of just the first round, but it's arguably the most watched and enjoyed. However, not every team will have the luxury […]

Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 4

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 4 of the fantasy baseball season. The minor league baseball season is off to a hot start, providing us with plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are […]

Christian Scott Striking Out Batters At Triple-A

New York Mets starting pitching prospect Christian Scott continues to post high strikeout rates through three appearances at the Triple-A level in 2024. The right-hander has now made three starts, allowing just six earned runs and three walks. Meanwhile, he has managed to strike out 26 opposing batters over just 14.1 innings per work. While […]

Rubel Cespedes Swinging Hot Bat

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Rubel Cespedes signed with the team out of the Dominican Republic in 2019. He has gradually developed within the Twins' farm system and is currently a promising prospect with a variety of skills. He displays positional versatility, having played all four infield positions in 2023. Expect him to settle into a […]

Quinn Mathews Strikes Out 11 Over Five Innings

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitching prospect Quinn Mathews was a fourth-round pick in 2023, but he didn't make his pro debut until this April. The southpaw has a low-90s fastball and rounds out his repertoire with a curveball, slider, and changeup. Of those secondary options, the changeup is the best, though all three can be […]

Carson Williams Swinging Hot Bat And Stealing Bases

Tampa Bay Rays infield prospect Carson Williams was the team's first-round pick in the 2021 draft. He boasts a strong blend of offensive and defensive skills and is a fringe five-tool player. He showcases impressive power, runs well, and is such an excellent defender that he should have no trouble remaining at shortstop long-term. He […]

Cameron Weston Strikes Out Nine In Latest Outing

Baltimore Orioles starting pitching prospect Cameron Weston was an eighth-round pick in the 2022 draft and has primarily flown under the radar so far. A mid-90s fastball and effective splitter headline his repertoire, but he also throws a decent slider. Furthermore, he has demonstrated impressive control while maintaining a high ground-ball rate. The southpaw continued […]

Joey Loperfido Continues To Rake At Triple-A

Houston Astros prospect Joey Loperfido has made his second appearance in our Hot Prospects series over the last three weeks. He ranks No. 3 among Astros outfield prospects but boasts the potential to be an everyday standout in Houston. He runs well, has a strong blend of contact and power, and boasts positional versatility with […]

Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 3

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season. The minor league baseball season is off to a hot start, providing us with plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are […]

Zyhir Hope Making Strong Impression

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Zyhir Hope is a terrific athlete with decent contact skills and impressive power. Defensively, he's capable of putting on a show with his elite speed, a cannon of an arm, and strong glovework. This analysis may portray Hope as a glove-first player, and while that's not necessarily false, his offensive […]

Calvin Ziegler Throws Four Perfect Innings Sunday

New York Mets pitching prospect Calvin Ziegler is a former second-round pick who possesses a dominant three-pitch repertoire. He needs to work on his control, but there's no denying the promise behind his mid-90s fastball with rise, mid-80s curveball with lethal drop, and a mid-80s splitter capable of missing bats. A pair of arm injuries […]

Connor Norby Builds Six-Game Hitting Streak

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Connor Norby was one of three Baltimore farmhands featured in our Hot Prospects list this week. He makes good contact, showcasing a strong awareness of the entire strike zone. He also has plenty of power for a second baseman, boasting the potential to go yard 30-plus times in a single season. […]

Cade Povich Opens Year With Two Strong Outings

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Cade Povich was no stranger to our Hot Prospects series last year, and he quickly returns to the list in 2024. The southpaw has a solid four-pitch mix headlined by his mid-90s fastball, but he's just as effective when throwing his slider, curveball, and changeup. Control has been an issue for […]

Heston Kjerstad Coming Off Historic Week

Baltimore Orioles prospect Heston Kjerstad is a household name at this point, and he even appeared in 12 big-league games last season. A deep Orioles roster led to Kjerstad opening the 2024 campaign at Triple-A, but he's become nearly impossible to keep down at this point. He possesses impressive strength and bat speed, using these […]

Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 2

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 2 of the fantasy baseball season. The minor league baseball season also got started last week, providing us with plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are not […]

Jordan Beck Showcases Power In Opening Series

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Jordan Beck starred at the University of Tennessee and has continued to produce in the Rockies' system. The 22-year-old is a four-tool player whose biggest deficiency is his limited contact skills. He has improved his ability to read the strike zone over time but still struggles with strikeouts, of which he […]

Quinn Priester Strikes Out Nine In Opener

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Quinn Priester no longer has true prospect eligibility by MLB's standards, but he should be viewed as one given that he is 23 years old, still in Triple-A, and has 10 big league appearances under his belt. The right-hander gets good velocity behind his mid-90s heater and misses plenty of bats […]

Joey Loperfido Slugs Three Homers In Opening Series

Houston Astros prospect Joey Loperfido ranks third among the club's outfield prospects but boasts the potential to be an everyday standout in the majors. He runs well, has a strong blend of contact and power, and boasts positional versatility with his ability to play the outfield, first base, or second base. These strengths certainly make […]

Slade Cecconi Unhittable In Season Opener

Arizona Diamondbacks pitching prospect Slade Cecconi was selected 33rd overall pick in the 2020 draft. He appeared in seven MLB games last season but retains his prospect status. Furthermore, given the Diamondbacks' strong rotation, there was simply no room for Cecconi in the Opening Day rotation. The right-hander boasts an impressive four-pitch mix, and while […]

Wenceel Perez Off To Hot Start

Detroit Tigers shortstop Wenceel Perez has gradually climbed through the farm system since being signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2016. He made his Triple-A debut last season and looked solid, reaching base at a high rate and maintaining a K/BB rate near 1.0. He lacks power and struggles to hit left-handed pitching but […]

Six MLB Managers on the Hot Seat in 2024

Baseball is a results-driven sport, so if an organization doesn't win enough games and fails to meet expectations, ownership may step in and implement a leadership change. This can include front-office realignment, dismissing the general manager, or dismissing the manager. Even before the 2024 MLB season gets underway, we have a strong sense of which […]

Highest-Paid MLB Players in 2024 - Baseball Contract Analysis

New Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani completely dismantled the market for years to come (and rightfully so) with the enormous contract he signed this past offseason. That got us thinking: which other MLB players are rolling in the dough? Factors like deferred money, performance incentives, options, and buyouts can impact how players receive money […]

Which New Cities Will Get MLB Teams? Top Contenders Ahead of League Expansion

Professional sports have no universal standard for how many teams can exist in an individual league. There is no uniformity even in the United States' four major pro sports (football, basketball, baseball, and hockey). The NFL has 32 teams, which can be easier to schedule for regular-season and playoff purposes because it is divisible by […]

Is Odell Beckham Jr. A Free Agent? Which Teams Would Be The Best Fit? Fantasy Football Outlook

NFL free agency is here! The legal tampering period began on Monday at noon EDT, meaning several big names agreed to terms with new teams, including a significant number of players with legitimate fantasy football relevance. However, Odell Beckham Jr. is still available on the free agent market. What value does Odell Beckham Jr. provide? […]

NFL Power Rankings: Top 10 Free Agent Wide Receivers In 2024

NFL free agency kicks off on Monday when the legal tampering period opens at noon EDT. As soon as the clock strikes 12, all 32 NFL teams can begin negotiating contracts with free agents. So far this offseason, we've already seen three high-profile wide receiver moves as Mike Evans signed a two-year extension and Michael […]

Is Austin Ekeler A Free Agent? Which Teams Would Be The Best Fit? Fantasy Football Outlook

NFL free agency begins this week with the legal tampering period, which opens on Monday at noon EDT. There are plenty of star free agents available, including a significant number of players with legitimate fantasy football relevance. One such player is Austin Ekeler, who is slated to test the open market after allowing his contract […]

Restricted vs. Unrestricted Free Agents: NFL Offseason Terms Explained

The NFL offseason brings plenty of excitement with key events like free agency and the NFL Draft. However, this can also be a confusing time for fans who have to navigate unfamiliar terms. Before NFL free agency gets underway, it’s important to understand the difference between restricted and unrestricted free agents. What is the difference […]

Kenta Maeda Shaky In Latest Spring Outing

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda allowed two runs, four hits, and two walks over three innings of work against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. He also struck out one batter. After surrendering zero earned runs in his 2024 Spring Training debut last week, Maeda was roughed up this time around. With that said, […]

Daulton Varsho Drawing More Walks This Spring

Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Daulton Varsho went 3-for-3 with three RBI in his first game this Spring Training back on February 24. However, his output has dwindled since then as he's 0-for-10 over his last five games. On a positive note, he does have four walks, one stolen base, and just one strikeout during […]

Nick Lodolo Will Pitch Sunday, Regular Season Debut TBD

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (tibia) is progressing well and will pitch in Sunday's Spring Training game, manager David Bell told the media. Although Lodolo will return to face opposing batters this weekend, he's still a few hurdles away from being fully ramped up. As a result, Bell said that Lodolo "probably isn't in […]