Three Starting Pitchers Who Will Underperform Their 2015 ADP: Rankings Analysis

Below, you’ll find three starting pitchers that I’ve identified as potential underperformers based on ADP. As a frame of reference, I've provided the RotoBaller consensus ranking for each player as well. Keep in mind that this isn’t to say you should necessarily avoid drafting these three players. Rather, it's a warning to make sure that other […]

Top 10 Projected RBI Producers: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings

  With the season only a month away, some fantasy owners have already started drafting, and everyone else is preparing to do so.  Most (if not all) leagues value runs batted in (RBI) as a scoring statistic, and it's as important as any scoring stat out there.  But it's not always so easy to forecast.   […]

Craig Kimbrel (RP, ATL) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis

CURRENT ADP: 50 RANKINGS STATUS: Fairly Valued ANALYSS: Craig Kimbrel has been the king of the fantasy closers since his first full season in the role in 2011, but somehow he has lost that distinction to Cincinnati's Aroldis Chapman heading into 2015. Nothing against Chapman, but Kimbrel should still be the first closer off the board on draft […]

Tiered 2B Rankings Analysis: Draft Strategy & Advice For Second Basemen

Over the next week, RotoBaller analysts will give you a sneak peak into our consensus Premium Tiered Rankings at each position with some in-depth analysis to help you prepare for your drafts. The rest of our tiered rankings can be found in our 2015 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit & Cheat Sheet.    Tiered Second Base Rankings Analysis Tiered rankings are critical […]

Scooter Gennett (2B, MIL) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis

CURRENT ADP: 292.5 RANKINGS STATUS: Undervalued ANALYSIS: Last season, the Brewers’ second base job was filled by two players going in opposite directions: Rickie Weeks, a right-handed veteran who struggled against righties and has seen the prime of his career pass him by, and Scooter Gennett, a 24-year-old left-hander who struggled against lefties in his first full […]

Video: Analyzing the Top 5 Dynasty League Third Basemen (3B) For 2015

The 2015 fantasy baseball season is fast approaching RotoBallers. We are here to provide you with the most current and in-depth analysis every single day leading up to the busy draft season, and the start of the 2015 MLB season. Several times per week, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph will review the key player news and […]

Andrew Heaney: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Sleeper

Andrew Heaney had a busy offseason in which he was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers from the Miami Marlins only to be traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim five hours later. At Anaheim, Heaney will compete for the final spot in the starting rotation with Hector Santiago and Nick Tropeano, according to […]

Matt Harvey (SP, NYM) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis

CURRENT ADP: 66 RANKINGS STATUS: Undervalued ANALYSIS: Matt Harvey is being underrated this year because he is coming off Tommy John Surgery, which caused him to miss the entire 2014 season. Having been sidelined for 18 months, many anticipate that Harvey will struggle to reclaim his dominance at the start of the 2015 campaign. That is a possibility, […]

Video: Analyzing the Top 5 Dynasty League Outfielders (OF) To Target

The 2015 fantasy baseball season is fast approaching RotoBallers. We are here to provide you with the most current and in-depth analysis every single day leading up to the busy draft season, and the start of the 2015 MLB season. Several times per week, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph will review the key player news and […]

Save Prospecting: Top Five Non-Closing AL Relief Pitchers

Last week I looked at the top five non-closer NL relief pitcher options. Today we take a look at the top AL relief pitchers currently not occupying closer roles.   Top Five Non-Closing AL Relievers Wade Davis - RHP, Kansas City Royals If we are talking about American League bullpens, you have to start the […]

Three Catchers Who Will Underperform Their 2015 ADP: Rankings Analysis

Knowing When to Pass I’m not a big fan of a “Do Not Draft” list. Depending on the depth of a league, and how far a player falls, even Jarrod Saltalamacchia can find a loving home. But regardless of how a fantasy manager measures value, some guys just aren’t worth what you’d have to pay. If you’re […]

Top 10 Projected Home Run and Power Options for 2015 Fantasy Baseball

Now that we have entered the first full week of spring training games, I thought it would be fun to rank the top ten projected home run hitters for the 2015 fantasy baseball season. Power is a rarer commodity in baseball these days, so home run hitters are more important than ever in building a successful fantasy baseball team. […]

Jedd Gyorko (2B, SD) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis

CURRENT ADP: 261 RANKINGS STATUS: Undervalued ANALYSIS: There is no doubt that Jedd Gyorko's 2014 season went disastrously awry. He managed to hit just .210 with 10 HR as he was held back by plantar fasciitis in the first half. There is hope for a rebound, however, as there are numerous signs that last year's failures were […]

Tiered Catcher Rankings Analysis: Draft Strategy & Advice for Catchers

Over the next week, RotoBaller analysts will give you a sneak peak into our consensus Premium Tiered Rankings at each position with some in-depth analysis to help you prepare for your drafts. The rest of our tiered rankings can be found in our 2015 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit & Cheat Sheet.    Tiered Catcher Rankings Analysis Tiered rankings are critical […]

Three Closers (RPs) Who Will Underperform Their 2015 ADP

Don't Pay For These Saves You hear it every year: Don't pay for saves. A simple, effective strategy if you're an active and intelligent owner. Which, if you're reading this, you are. And handsome to boot! Have you lost weight? Sometimes, though, that strategy can be a bit of a boondoggle. I changed closers more […]

Adam Eaton (OF, CWS) - Undervalued in 2015 Baseball Rankings

CURRENT ADP: 240 RANKINGS STATUS: Undervalued ANALYSIS: Last season, it seemed like just about everyone and their mother was on the Billy Hamilton bandwagon after a promising cup of coffee with the big league squad in 2013.  While those Hamilton advocates reaped the benefits in the first half of the 2014 season, Hamilton’s true colors […]

Anthony Rendon (2B/3B, WAS) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis

Current ADP: 18 Rankings Status: Overvalued Analysis: Qualifying at second base, third base, middle infield and corner infield is undoubtedly a good thing - that kind of roster flexibility can really give your team an edge. Anthony Rendon had a solid season last year, sporting a .285 batting average with 21 HR, 14 SB and […]

MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Draft Strategy

Preseason Fantasy Baseball Analysis: Starting Pitcher Draft Strategy RotoBaller is very excited about the launch of our very own radio station. You can now find our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Wednesday night at 9:30 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano of DraftSmashers Radio […]

J.D. Martinez (OF, DET) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis

ADP: 114 RANKING STATUS: Overvalued ANALYSIS: Before the season started, the Detroit Tigers took a chance on J.D. Martinez with a minor league contract. They called him up in late April and he rewarded them with a slash line of .315/.358/.553 with 23 home runs, 76 RBI, and 57 R scored. With the departure of Torii […]

Three Starting Pitchers Who Will Outperform Their 2015 ADP

  Pitching Gold Mine In football they say defense wins championships. Well in fantasy baseball, pitching wins championships. Cheap pitching, to be specific. Each year I take joy in uncovering hidden gems come draft day, sniping the quality young names that haven’t commanded a heavy price tag yet. In this article I will share three […]

Daniel Murphy (2B, NYM) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis

CURRENT ADP: 140 RANKINGS STATUS: Undervalued ANALYSIS: New York Met’s second basemen Daniel Murphy is not your typical fantasy stud. His lack of power numbers triggers a red flag to most fantasy owners who know how valuable a power bat can be in their lineup. Murphy’s other attributes like his constant knack for getting base hits and […]

Three First Basemen Who Will Underperform Their 2015 ADP

  The First Base Busts List There are few things that can derail a season faster than drafting a big name bust. You know that guy who took Albert Pujols during his first year with the Angels? No one wants to be that guy. Hopefully this article will help steer you in the right direction. […]

Top Five Starting Pitchers Due for Regression: Fantasy Baseball Predictions

  The Regression Monster Cometh While it isn’t an end-all, be-all stat – because those don’t exist – FIP is a much better tool for analyzing pitchers and predicting future performance than raw ERA. Case in point: In the past three seasons, the 10 pitchers who outperformed the FIP by the highest margins saw their […]

Three Second Basemen Who Will Underperform Their 2015 ADP

  God Help Us All The fantasy outlook at second base is...well, pretty dire. That's a nice way of saying that it stinks. There isn't a single one worth drafting in the first round in all but the largest and deepest leagues, and there really aren't any players at this position I can say I […]

Jimmy Nelson (SP, MIL) – 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis

CURRENT ADP: Not Drafted RANKINGS STATUS: Undervalued ANALYSIS: After being a trendy midseason pickup last year, Milwaukee SP Jimmy Nelson struggled with a 4.93 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP. He  subsequently dropped out of favor with fantasy owners. However, his peripherals suggest he was actually better than he pitched as he posted a 3.78 and 3.92 FIP and xFIP, respectively. […]

Jon Lester (SP, CHC) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis

CURRENT ADP: 48 RANKINGS STATUS: Undervalued  Analysis: When a dominant, veteran left handed pitcher makes the jump from American League to National League it is always an intriguing endeavor. That is the case this year for the new ace of the Chicago Cubs Jon Lester. Lester has been masterful in the American League throughout his career […]

Tony Cingrani (SP, CIN) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis

CURRENT ADP: 325 RANKINGS STATUS: Undervalued ANALYSIS: An injury to the shoulder and a breakout campaign by Alfredo Simon limited the production of Tony Cingrani in 2014. He was unable to match his rookie season success in which he logged 104.2 innings with a 2.94 ERA, a 1.10 WHIP, and 120 strikeouts (an incredible 10.4 K/9) […]

Video: Analyzing the Top 3 Closers (RP) That Will Outperform Their ADP

The 2015 fantasy baseball season is fast approaching RotoBallers. We are here to provide you with the most current and in-depth analysis every single day leading up to the busy draft season, and the start of the 2015 MLB season. Several times per week, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph will review the key player news and […]

Three Outfielders Who Will Underperform Their 2015 ADP

  I'll Take A Pass Personally, I'm not a fan of a “Do Not Draft” list. Given a deep enough league and the right value, there's a point where even J.P. Arencibia can find a loving home. That said, every player comes with a price. Regardless of whether you measure that price in terms of draft […]

Anthony Gose (OF, DET) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis

Current ADP: 385.7 Rankings Status: Undervalued Analysis: The term "sleeper" is incredibly overused in fantasy sports today, but here is a player deserving of the title. Anthony Gose has tremendous speed, twice stealing over 70 bags in the minor leagues - most recently in 2011 (79 against only 17 CS). Last year, he swiped 15 […]