Second-Half Fantasy Baseball Busts: What Went Wrong for James Wood, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Oneil Cruz

It was the best of seasons, it was the worst of seasons. At least, that's how it felt for fantasy managers who rostered these second-half slumpers. During the first half, these players were good enough to earn All-Star nods, generate MVP buzz, and enter the Home Run Derby, but these guys fell off a cliff […]

Fantasy Baseball All-Bust Team - Mike's Most Disappointing Players (2025)

If you are anything like me, the list of players that you rostered in 2025 that could fill an article on busts is full of educated guesses you whiffed on. There are players listed here, like Jackson Merrill and Devin Williams, whose underperformance sank some of my teams. What constitutes a bust? We spotlighted players […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 26)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 26 of the 2025 season. For every add, there is usually also a drop. For those unfamiliar, this is our weekly article examining players whom fantasy managers might consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who warrant a closer look. As we're into […]

4 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Caleb Durbin, Parker Messick, James Wood, Nick Lodolo

Welcome, everyone, to the final edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 26 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at Caleb Durbin, Parker Messick, James Wood, and Nick Lodolo. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller is […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Otto Lopez, Justin Verlander, Ketel Marte, Aaron Nola, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 25 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at players like Otto Lopez, Justin Verlander, Ketel Marte, and Aaron Nola. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 25)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 25 of the 2025 season. For every add, there is usually also a drop. For those unfamiliar, this is our weekly article examining players whom fantasy managers might consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who warrant a closer look. We'll examine players […]

4 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Jo Adell, Ryan Pepiot, Jose Altuve, Luis Castillo

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 24 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at Jo Adell, Ryan Pepiot, Jose Altuve, and Luis Castillo. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller is here […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 24)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 24 of the 2025 season. For every add, there is usually also a drop. For those unfamiliar, this is our weekly article examining players whom fantasy managers might consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who warrant a closer look. We'll examine players […]

4 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Jurickson Profar, Nolan McLean, Elly De La Cruz, Joe Ryan

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 23 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at Jurickson Profar, Nolan McLean, Elly De La Cruz, and Joe Ryan. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller […]

Champ or Chump: Carter Jensen and Nolan McLean Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

We've reached September, and any reinforcements for real and fantasy teams have to come from the minors. There's still plenty of time for rookies to make an impact, so don't give up on your baseball teams just because football is starting. Carter Jensen is a 22-year-old catcher with an intriguing skill set. He's scheduled to […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 23)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 23 of the 2025 season. For every add, there is usually also a drop. For those unfamiliar, this is our weekly article examining players whom fantasy managers might consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who warrant a closer look. We'll examine players […]

4 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Brenton Doyle, Hurston Waldrep, Seiya Suzuki, Framber Valdez

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 22 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at Brenton Doyle, Hurston Waldrep, Seiya Suzuki, and Framber Valdez. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller is here […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 22? (2025)

Every roster decision carries more weight in late August than it did back in April. This is the point in the year when loyalty to name value can sink a contending team, and when a bold move on the waiver wire can spark a championship run. The difference between holding steady and cutting bait can […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 22)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 22 of the 2025 season. For every add, there is usually also a drop. For those unfamiliar, this is our weekly article examining players whom fantasy managers might consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who warrant a closer look. We'll examine players […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 21)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 21 of the 2025 season. For every add, there is usually also a drop. For those unfamiliar, this is our weekly article examining players whom fantasy managers might consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who warrant a closer look. We'll examine players […]

4 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Jakob Marsee, Max Scherzer, Kyle Tucker, Seth Lugo

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 21 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at Jakob Marsee, Max Scherzer, Kyle Tucker, and Seth Lugo. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller is here […]

4 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Shea Langeliers, Trevor Rogers, Lawrence Butler, Spencer Strider

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 20 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at Shea Langeliers, Trevor Rogers, Lawrence Butler, and Spencer Strider. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller is here […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 20)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 20 of the 2025 season. For every add, there is usually also a drop. For those unfamiliar, this is our weekly article examining players whom fantasy managers might consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who warrant a closer look. We'll examine players […]

5 Potential Fantasy Baseball Busts for 2nd Half - Hitters to Avoid Down The Stretch?

During the first half of the fantasy baseball season, we saw many hitters emerge as must-start options. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz has become a must-start first baseman, while Pete Crow-Armstrong is an MVP favorite. However, these hot starts often fade by the end of the season. It is crucial to know when to sell […]

7 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Jesus Sanchez, Jhoan Duran, Randy Rodriguez, Gavin Sheets, more

Welcome, everyone, to a special trade deadline edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 19 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at players like Jesus Sanchez, Jhoan Duran, Randy Rodriguez, and Gavin Sheets. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 19)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 19 of the 2025 season. For every add, there is usually also a drop. For those unfamiliar, this is our weekly article examining players whom fantasy managers might consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who warrant a closer look. We'll examine players […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 19? (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers. Week 19 is here, and the fantasy baseball season is officially entering crunch time. This is the stretch where savvy managers win leagues, not just by riding hot streaks, but by knowing when to cut losses. In our weekly "Drop, Hold, or Sell Low" series, we spotlight five players whose recent struggles […]

Champ or Chump: Jakob Marsee and Ryan Helsley Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

In baseball, opportunities are a zero-sum game. Events like the trade deadline don't create opportunities since there are still no more than 90 starting outfielders and 30 closing gigs. For every player who gains an opportunity, another loses it. Astute fantasy managers need to pounce on new opportunities while casting the losers aside. The Jesus […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Royce Lewis, Nick Lodolo, Pete Alonso, Max Fried, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 18 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at players like Royce Lewis, Nick Lodolo, Pete Alonso, and Max Fried. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 18? (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players. Every week of the fantasy baseball season, we'll look at what to do with slumping players. It could be a hitter currently in a major slump at the plate or a pitcher coming off a few bad outings in a row.  In this article, […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 18)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 18 of the 2025 season. For every add, there is usually also a drop. For those unfamiliar, this is our weekly article examining players whom fantasy managers might consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who warrant a closer look. We'll examine players […]

5 Second Half Fantasy Baseball Bust Candidates: Starting Pitchers to Avoid (2025)

In fantasy sports, we constantly find ourselves assessing and reassessing players' fantasy values throughout the season. Baseball has such a long season that we have many opportunities to do this; some may even argue we do it too often. But a player's value can fluctuate as wildly as the stock market from week to week. […]

Second Half Breakouts for Fantasy Baseball - Jarod Rupp's "My Guys"

So you've deftly maneuvered your way through the first half of the season, starting with a successful draft, or perhaps you're at the other end of the spectrum, fighting and clawing your way to the final playoff spot in your league. Regardless of where you're at and how you got there, you're preparing for the […]

Champ or Chump: Jake Mangum and Kyle Stowers Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

Fantasy managers care about prospect pedigree when evaluating young players, and many top prospects go on to have great careers. However, we have to remember that pedigree is not essential for fantasy production. Whit Merrifield was never a huge prospect and still put up quality fantasy seasons. Such players are even more undervalued if they […]