Can Yoshinobu Yamamoto Continue His Dominance in the MLB?

In a normal offseason, signing a player to a 12-year $325 million deal would be a team's biggest acquisition, but with Shohei Ohtani signing with the Dodgers for $700 million, it has been anything but a normal offseason. With the addition of Ohtani, the Dodgers fortified their lineup but were still in need of some […]

Way Too Early 2024 MLB Rookie of the Year Favorites

The temperature outside is near freezing here in the Northeast, there's a warm glow in the fireplace, and the ball that draws 2023 to a close has yet to drop in Times Square. So, you know what that means... it's the perfect time to speculate who will take home MLB Rookie of the Year in […]

Can Tyler Glasnow Make Good on His Hefty Draft Day Price Tag?

Tyler Glasnow came into the league with the Pirates in 2016, but it wasn't until he joined the Rays during the 2018 season that he began to really see success. He pitched exclusively as a reliever for the Pirates in 2018; however, he was a starter in all 11 games he appeared in for the […]

MLB Rumors: Landing Spots for Blake Snell and 2024 Fantasy Baseball Outlook

Blake Snell posted an MLB-best 2.25 ERA, .181 OBA, and H/9 of 5.8 in 2023 on the way to his second Cy Young award and an All-MLB Team selection. He also ranked sixth in K with 234 and second in K/9 at 11.7. All of this makes him one of the most coveted offseason free […]

Top 250 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospects Rankings (2024 Update)

Welcome back RotoBallers to the 2024 update of our MLB team's dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings for the 2024 season. This update includes a few changes/additions. First, while they may not be considered "prospects" in many leagues, foreign signees from Japanese or Korean professional leagues will be eligible in first-year player drafts, so they are […]

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 […]

Is Eduardo Rodriguez Undervalued in 2024 Drafts? Fantasy Baseball Outlook

Back on August 1, 2023, Eduardo Rodriguez was set to be a Los Angeles Dodger; however, the lefty pitcher vetoed the trade by invoking the no-trade clause of his contract. On December 6, he found himself in the NL West anyway, but for the Diamondbacks and not the Dodgers. Rodriguez is coming off one of […]

3 Fantasy Baseball Hitters Who Were Busts in 2023

As we head into a new year, it feels appropriate to look back at some hitters who were fantasy baseball busts in 2023. Hitters who we drafted with high hopes, expecting them to carry our teams to fantasy glory. Unfortunately, these players slumped all season long and did not come close to returning value on […]

2023 Fantasy Baseball Year-in-Review: Corey Seager

When the new MLB rules became official last offseason, it was hard to find a fantasy baseball enthusiast who didn’t love Corey Seager as a prime beneficiary of the shift ban, and why wouldn't they? Entering 2023, he had a year under his belt in Arlington after signing that big contract. Also, he pretty much […]

Does Jack Flaherty Have Anything Left in the Tank? Fantasy Baseball Outlook

Back in 2019, Jack Flaherty looked like he was going to be one of the next workhorse aces in the league, posting a 2.75 ERA and 0.97 WHIP across 196.1 IP, recording 231 K and a sterling 22.8% K-BB%. The 2020 COVID season aside, he looked like his dominant self again at the start of […]

Will Tyler O'Neill Hit a TON in Beantown? Fantasy Baseball Outlook

While the world waited to see where Shohei Ohtani would sign, a handful of teams concentrated on smaller moves. One of the best examples is the Boston Red Sox, who swapped minor-league pitchers Nick Robertson and Victor Santos to the St. Louis Cardinals for 28-year-old outfielder Tyler O'Neill on December 8. Tyler O'Neill enjoyed a […]

Jarred Kelenic on Braves, Is He Draftable Now? Fantasy Baseball Outlook

Jarred Kelenic is coming off his best season as a pro, although the final stat line was still a far cry from where baseball minds would have projected it to be just a few years ago. Kelenic was drafted with the sixth overall pick in 2018, and by 2021, he saw his first MLB action. […]

Will Juan Soto's New Scenery Boost Power Numbers? Fantasy Baseball Outlook

Last season, the Yankees struggled to get on base (.304 OBP, 27th out of 30) and score runs (4.15 runs/game, 25th out of 30), but with some new additions and healthy veterans, the Yankees already look like a much better offensive team than the 2023 iteration. A look at a potential 2024 Yankees lineup featuring […]

Shohei Ohtani Fantasy Baseball Hitting Outlook for 2024 in Dodgers Lineup

While other trades were happening last week, much of the collective attention of folks following baseball was still centered around where two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani would be signing. There were some reports that he was signing with Toronto and that he was even on a plane destined for that city, however, that report proved false. […]

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 […]

Winter Meetings Recap - Fantasy Baseball Fallout

The MLB Winter Meetings are an exciting time. Fans can dream of their teams making a move that will see them becoming contenders. Some teams just use it to begin a phase of rebuilding. Regardless of each team's needs, there's usually no shortage of transactions that will impact players' fantasy outlook for the following season. […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Impacts for Jarred Kelenic, Alex Verdugo, Michael King, and Tyler O'Neill

Since the MLB's Winter Meetings kicked off this past Monday, we've seen a handful of deals take place. To this point, the biggest blockbuster saw Juan Soto headed to the Bronx, with more deals yet to come. While maybe not as splashy as the Soto deal, a few other notable players have moved to new […]

Juan Soto Traded To Yankees - Fantasy Baseball Impacts for All Players Involved

On Tuesday, the New York Yankees threw some kindling into the proverbial "hot stove" by trading for Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo. On Wednesday, they threw a giant log doused in lighter fluid into that stove when they traded for San Diego Padres star outfielder, Juan Soto. Soto was one of a few big names […]

2023 Fantasy Baseball Year-in-Review: Spencer Strider

At just 25 years old and with two outstanding seasons under his belt, Spencer Strider is already one of the most dominant pitchers in Major League Baseball. He's already breaking franchise records for the Braves and looking like a perennial Cy Young contender. He's also looking like one of the best steals of the 2020 […]

A Year to Forget: Fantasy Baseball Pitchers Who Will Rebound in 2024

Fantasy baseball managers drafted these pitchers in 2023 expecting them to deliver results, however, they underperformed expectations relative to their ADP. Due to their underwhelming seasons, scorned managers will cast them aside, avoiding them in drafts. As a result, they will see a discount in ADP going into 2024, but with bounce-back campaigns in order, […]

2023 Fantasy Baseball Year-in-Review: Ronald Acuna Jr.

From the time Ronald Acuna Jr. burst onto the MLB scene in 2018 as a 20-year-old, he's shown that he had all the tools needed to put together an MVP-caliber season. In 2023, he finally was able to put it all together in order to bring home his first NL MVP award in unanimous fashion. […]

2023 Fantasy Baseball Year-in-Review: Elly De La Cruz

In a year where the Cincinnati Reds had several young players make an impact on the MLB season, including Matt McLain, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Noelvi Marte, and Andrew Abbott, none was more electric than that of Elly De La Cruz. From his debut on the MLB diamond, you knew that he belonged, and while major league […]

Arizona Fall League Wrap-Up: Fallers (Kevin Parada, Max Muncy, Carson Williams, Jake Eder)

Every year since 1992, each MLB team sends a handful of prospects to the desert to compete in the Arizona Fall League. Players are sent here to get additional reps as a hitter or as a pitcher in order to further prepare them to make the leap to the major leagues or to get some […]

2023 Fantasy Baseball Year-In-Review: Bobby Witt Jr.

Bobby Witt Jr. came into the 2023 season as one of the most coveted draft picks in fantasy baseball. In 2022, he demonstrated the highly sought-after power-speed combination, hitting 20 home runs and stealing 30 bases as a highly touted rookie. After seeing the phenom’s first-year success, fantasy managers were optimistic about Witt’s potential in […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Arizona Fall League Wrap-Up for Jakob Marsee, Liam Hicks, Carson Spiers, more

That's a wrap! Congratulations to the Surprise Saguaros on their second consecutive Arizona Fall League (AFL) Championship, downing the Peoria Javelinas 6-5 in the final contest thanks to a four-run outburst in the fifth inning. Now that the final out has been recorded, we can take a look back at individual player performances to see […]

Fantasy Baseball Top 100 Prospects for 2024 First-Year Player Drafts (FYPD)

This year's draft has one of the most talented player groups in many years, and this offseason looks to have multiple major players come over from Japan and Korea. As a result, this year's first-year player drafts (FYPDs) in dynasty leagues will be some of the most interesting in many years. It's rare to have […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? (Winter League Edition) Thayron Liranzo, Kendall Simmons, Juan Brito, more

Multiple moves have already kicked off the offseason transaction move season at the major league level, with many minor league free agents signing as well. There is still active baseball, though, with winter league baseball being played in the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Australia right now. This will be the final post […]

2023 Fantasy Baseball Year-In-Review: Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani delivered another phenomenal season in 2023, demonstrating his mastery of the game both at the plate and on the mound. His efforts were rewarded with his selection as the American League Most Valuable Player, the second of his career. Ohtani again received all 30 first-place votes for the award making him the first […]

Top 250 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospects Rankings (November 2023 Update)

Welcome back RotoBallers to the November update of our MLB team's dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings for the 2023 season. We've now entered the "dead" time of the season as far as major impact to lists is concerned. The players still playing in the Arizona Fall League and winter leagues can impact their views, but […]