Top 25 FYPD Fantasy Baseball Rankings from Eric Cross (2024)
Fantasy baseball First-Year Player Drafts are always a high point in any offseason for dynasty leagues. The ability to add new talent into the player pool is always exciting and brings new hope to dynasty teams that might have finished near the bottom of the standings the previous season. This year's draft class is absolutely... Read More
Top Starting Pitcher Prospects To Target For Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)
We are in the midst of draft season and as the calendar turns over from February to March, I am starting to get really excited for baseball season. While I cover football and basketball here at RotoBaller, baseball has always been my favorite sport to write about and I have a passion for pitchers in... Read More
Top Five Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know For 2024 Drafts
Winning in a fantasy baseball redraft league requires a nice blend of high-floor players and upside shots. While prospects do present more risk in a one-year setting like a redraft league, if they hit, they pay big dividends. While most are familiar with the top prospects, what do they bring to the table and will... Read More
Points Leagues Targets for Fantasy Baseball - Hitters and Pitchers to Draft (2024)
This premium article is part of our 2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We all strive to do a better job... Read More
CBS Undervalued and Overvalued Picks - Fantasy Baseball ADP Advantages for Drafts
When looking at certain fantasy baseball players' worth, one area to look at is the average draft position (ADP). While you will want to keep your league settings in mind while trying to grasp how other managers are drafting, looking at a player's ADP can give you a hint of where to try to target... Read More
Undervalued Second Basemen to Outperform ADP for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)
The second base position has some elite options at the start of fantasy drafts this year. Mookie Betts, Ozzie Albies, Marcus Semien, and Jose Altuve are all going within the first three rounds. Betts is the most valuable of the bunch since he is going top five in almost every draft. After that, Albies is... Read More
Later-Round Prospects for Fantasy Baseball - Draft Sleepers and Values (2024)
Sleeper is an oft-used phrase in fantasy circles but the value of having one hasn't diminished. When you look back at the end of the season, you'll find the later-round players are more likely to have a larger positive impact than those drafted in the early rounds. And if you identify some before your drafts,... Read More
Top Fantasy Baseball Sleeper and Value Picks to Crush RIVAL Best Ball
The 2024 fantasy baseball season is right around the corner but season-long best ball drafts are still in full swing right up until Opening Day. Fantasy baseball best ball formats are an excellent way to get get the experience of drafting without the hassle of in-season management. RIVAL Fantasy is one of the best formats... Read More
Closers and Saves Bullpen Report for Fantasy Baseball - Late March Edition
We're another week closer to Opening Day (or, in between Opening Days for Dodgers and Padres fans). That means we have our first two official saves of 2024! Besides that, bullpen hierarchies are starting to look much more defined, and injuries are still ravaging pitchers on seemingly every team. In this weird liminal space where... Read More
ADP Champ or Chump: Jose Leclerc, Anthony Santander, and Andres Gimenez
Once a fantasy baseball draft gets going, it's all too easy to fall into the trap of looking at a guy's numbers and trusting that's who he is. In truth, just as many players perform to their 30th or 70th percentiles as their 50th. You can't always believe what you see. Three examples on 2024... Read More
5 Bounce-Back Fantasy Baseball Outfield Candidates in 2024
Baseball is an interesting sport. It can be kind to players one year and cruel the next. That would be the case for these five outfielders who had diminished offensive production in 2023. Therefore, in 2024, they are looking to bounce back in a big way for their respective clubs. For some, injuries may have... Read More
Closers and Relief Pitchers to Bounce Back for 2024 Fantasy Baseball
For the last three seasons, I have written the Bullpen Report here at RotoBaller. If you are unfamiliar, the article follows bullpens throughout the season to not only get ahead of closer changes but to identify those non-full-time closers that can be useful in fantasy baseball. So when this article was up for grabs, it... Read More
Third Base: Undervalued and Overvalued For Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues
There's some depth at the third base position in fantasy baseball this year. It might not be as deep as in years past, but 10 third basemen are going inside the top 85 in drafts this year. Some third basemen like Jose Ramirez, Austin Riley, Rafael Devers, and Gunnar Henderson are going earlier in drafts.... Read More
Top 40 Catcher (C) Fantasy Baseball Rankings - March Updates
Hey, RotoBallers! The fantasy baseball offseason is almost over, as Opening Day is less than a week away. Catchers, for the first time in a while, will have plenty of good fantasy options to choose from in upcoming fantasy drafts. Especially if you are in a single-catcher league, fantasy managers can afford to wait until... Read More
Top 70 Shortstop (SS) Fantasy Baseball Rankings - March Updates
Hey, RotoBallers! We are less than a week away from Opening Day! It's an exciting time for baseball fans as an entire season lies ahead. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball rankings to help you win your leagues. Today, we will look at our MLB team's updated 2024 fantasy baseball shortstop rankings,... Read More
Top 225 Starting Pitcher (SP) Fantasy Baseball Rankings - March Updates
Hey, RotoBallers! Spring training is here, and it's an exciting time for baseball fans. We have been constantly updating our rankings and publishing articles all off-season to help you prepare and crush your upcoming fantasy baseball drafts. Today, we will review our MLB team's updated 2024 fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, recently updated for March.... Read More
Top 170 Relief Pitcher (RP) Fantasy Baseball Rankings - March Updates
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more fantasy baseball rankings. Saves are one of the most volatile categories in fantasy baseball. Injuries to top fantasy baseball closers, Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Devin Williams and Minnesota Twins right-hander Jhoan Duran, have made the elite relief pitcher pool shrink more, as Josh Hader is the only reliever in the top... Read More
Top 175 Outfield (OF) Fantasy Baseball Rankings - March Updates
Hey, RotoBallers! As the fantasy baseball offseason ramps up, there is only a week left of spring training. The countdown is on, as we are a few days away from Opening Day. Today, we will review our MLB team's updated 2024 fantasy baseball outfield rankings, recently updated for March. Plenty of news and notes regarding... Read More
Top 75 First Base (1B) Fantasy Baseball Rankings - March Updates
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more fantasy baseball rankings. Opening Day is a few days away, and it's a very exciting time for baseball fans. Looking for a first base or corner infield option for your fantasy team? We've you covered with our MLB team's updated 2024 fantasy baseball first base rankings, recently updated for March.... Read More
Auction Draft Targets Under $5: Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Auction Leagues (2024)
Welcome RotoBallers to our salary cap league strategy article targeting pitchers with an average auction value (AAV) of under $5. In the salary cap draft format, fantasy baseball managers are not bound by the rules and structure of the snake draft. The ability to put your money toward the players you prefer feels liberating. But... Read More
Last But Not Least: Fifth Starters That Are Relevant in 2024 Fantasy Baseball
When we look at the projected fifth starter across 30 MLB teams, it's quite a diverse group ranging from rookies to retreads and everything in between. Some of these pitchers are temporary placeholders for other injured starters, while others stand a better chance of lasting all season if their team has fewer options waiting on... Read More
Jamie Steed's 2024 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions
Bold predictions can be the key to fantasy seasons. Predicting players who will outperform or underperform expectations by extreme amounts can win leagues. Bold predictions can also be entirely unhelpful, speculative thoughts that are just fun to consider. And the latter is what these are! Sort of. I'm not going to tell you I think Spencer Strider leads... Read More
Team Sync Fantasy Baseball Tools - Video Tutorials and User Guide
Hello, RotoBallers, and thanks for your interest in our exclusive Team Sync tools! If you're here, it's likely because you want to improve your fantasy baseball results. Team Sync is an industry-leading bundle of tools to help you win your drafts and fantasy baseball leagues. It provides the most advanced features -- automatically customizing all... Read More
Auction Draft Targets Under $5: Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Auction Leagues (2024)
Welcome RotoBallers to our salary cap league strategy article targeting hitters with an average auction value (AAV) of under $5. In the salary cap draft format, fantasy baseball managers are not bound by the rules and structure of the snake draft. The ability to put your money toward the players you prefer feels liberating. But... Read More
Undervalued Third Basemen to Outperform ADP for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)
A couple of weeks ago, I gave a rundown of our third base rankings and tiers. Player by player, I went down the list and briefly touched on what they accomplished in 2023 and what might be in store for the season ahead. For the most part, there were no big surprises, but as I... Read More
Mid-Round Shortstop (SS) Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Targets in 2024
Welcome officially to the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Spring training is in full force, and fantasy managers are gearing up for another exciting season in MLB. Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone is looking to draft players who can provide a great return on value. You can start taking calculated risks on... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Aaron Judge, Matt McLain, Josh Jung, Nathaniel Lowe, Byron Buxton, more
The 2024 MLB season began with the Los Angeles Dodgers taking on the San Diego Padres this week, but a ton of fantasy baseball drafts are still taking place between now and the official Opening Day. Unfortunately, there are plenty of key hitters dealing with bumps and bruises ahead of the league-wide beginning of the... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Kevin Gausman, Walker Buehler, Sonny Gray, Eduardo Rodriguez, Edward Cabrera, Braxton Garrett, and more
The MLB regular season has already begun, but the bulk of the fantasy baseball campaign is still ahead. In the heart of fantasy draft season, it's important to monitor the latest injury reports and updates around the league. We have you covered. Let's take a look at injured pitchers Kevin Gausman, Walker Buehler, Sonny Gray,... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Insider Report: The New York Yankees
The Fantasy Baseball Insider Series returns to RotoBaller for the 2024 season. Every year during the preseason, Scott Engel chats with prime MLB sources to obtain exclusive insights. Interviewed on the condition of anonymity, current and ex-players, team executives, MLB scouts, members of the media, and others inside the game supply give their unfiltered takes... Read More