Post-Hype Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Breakout Candidates for 2025

We all do it - we drool over the next big pitching prospect set to make their big league debut. But for every Paul Skenes or Stephen Strasburg debut that wows us, there are dozens of underwhelming results from other highly touted prospects. And most of the time, these pitchers end up back down in […]

Third Base Fantasy Baseball Value Picks for Points Leagues (2025)

The fantasy baseball season is right around the corner, which means it's time to really start researching for your drafts. In this article, we will dive into the third base landscape and look at the biggest values at the position for points leagues. When looking at which third basemen to select in drafts, most fantasy […]

Starting Pitchers That Are Too Expensive? Corbin's Fantasy Baseball Fades for 2025

Like anything in life, everything has a price. When something becomes higher priced, we tend to be careful when investing based on our preferences. However, the interest rises when we find a similar product for a cheaper price. That's the case with fantasy sports, especially when drafting teams. Injury risk aside, it's tricky to identify […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Spring Training Updates for Gerrit Cole, Ronald Acuna, Gunnar Henderson, George Kirby, Shohei Ohtani, more

Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball injury report, which includes some big names like Ronald Acuna, Spencer Strider, Shohei Ohtani, Gerrit Cole, Gunnar Henderson, George Kirby, Grayson Rodriguez and more . We are in the middle of Spring Training, as teams prepare for the start of the regular season. As such, players have returned to […]

Key Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Know for 2025 Drafts

Not all fantasy baseball drafts are created equal -- some leagues may have eight teams, some 12, and some maybe 16 or more. Perhaps there are a few bench spots or there could be numerous bench spots to fill. For managers in those larger leagues or leagues that have a plethora of bench spots, you'll […]

7 Infield Breakout Candidates for Fantasy Baseball

One thing you will often hear fantasy players discuss is breakouts. We have to find them to be able to win our leagues. It can be easy earlier on in drafts, but those middle rounds are where we make or break our rosters. In this piece, we are going to focus on a few infielders […]

Eric Cross' Top 10 Starting Pitcher (SP) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2025 - Part 1 (#1-10)

After going through every offensive position in my dynasty rankings series, we've now reached the mound for my top 10 dynasty starting pitcher fantasy baseball rankings. As always, the starting pitcher position is loaded and deep. We had plenty of names rise up rankings last year, and will be getting elite names like Shane McClanahan […]

Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Value Picks for Points Leagues (2025)

The shortstop position is extremely top-heavy in fantasy drafts this season. Bobby Witt Jr., Elly De La Cruz, Gunnar Henderson, and Mookie Betts are all going in the first round of drafts in most points leagues. Francisco Lindor can even find himself being selected later in the first round of drafts, given his 13.3 ADP. That […]

$1 Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Values - Hitters and Pitchers (2025)

We're back with more fantasy baseball auction draft strategy articles, and today we're looking at hitters and pitchers with fantasy baseball auction draft values (AAV) of $1. You can check out several other articles and player recommendations for fantasy baseball auction leagues, including hitters and pitchers under $10 and under $5. In auction draft formats, […]

Catcher Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers: Later-Round Values (2025)

Today we continue our later-round draft values series with our MLB team's fantasy baseball catcher draft sleepers and later-round picks for 2025 fantasy baseball drafts. For fantasy managers in deeper leagues -- including two-catcher, AL-only, or NL-only formats -- we focus on hidden gems that could help solidify a second catcher or provide a boost […]

6 Late-Round Draft Fliers - Fantasy Baseball Value Picks With Upside

We are only a week or so into spring training but I’ve already bit the bullet on fantasy baseball drafts in 2025. I’m a few weeks (months, even) behind some of the industry sharps, but as someone who typically waits until the last week or so before the regular season opening, it feels good to […]

5 Pitcher Busts Due To Bounce Back in 2025 - Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

From a fantasy baseball draft prep perspective, one of the hardest things to do is to put faith in a player who burned you last season or did not meet expectations. It may be challenging, but it is worth sifting through to identify players worth another shot. Fortunately, fantasy managers have ample data to help […]

Hitters Under $5 - Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Values (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to the next article in our fantasy baseball auction draft series targeting hitters with an average auction value (AAV) of under $5. In the auction draft format, fantasy baseball managers are no longer bound to the inane order of the snake draft. But with freedom comes choice. You may have blown too much […]

Fantasy Baseball All-Value Team: Favorite Value Picks at Every Position

The fantasy baseball draft is the most anticipated event on the fantasy baseball calendar. At this time of year, an offseason of speculation, research, and rankings come to a head as managers finally get to assemble a team and see how their best-laid plans play out. Experienced fantasy managers come to drafts with a plan. […]

5 Undervalued, Overvalued Closers and Relievers for Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues

Welcome back everyone to our ongoing draft series about fantasy baseball points leagues -- today focusing on closers and relief pitchers who are undervalued and overvalued based on fantasy baseball ADPs. Be sure to also bookmark our constantly updated fantasy baseball points rankings. There is no right strategy when targeting the relief pitcher position in drafts. […]

Closers, Relief Pitcher (RP) Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers: Later-Round Values (2025)

Today we're looking at some later-round fantasy baseball relief pitchers and closer draft sleepers -- lower-cost draft targets for fantasy managers who are waiting for saves in the later rounds. If you are in a league with 12 or more teams, it's essential to nab a few closers in the later rounds who could potentially […]

Hitters Under $10 - Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Values (2025)

Welcome back to another edition of our auction draft articles from our 2025 fantasy baseball auction draft values series. Today we're looking at fantasy baseball hitter auction draft values under $10. Below you'll find some recommended hitters to target in auction drafts with an average auction value (AAV) of under $10. In case you missed […]

Shortstop (SS) Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers: Later-Round Values (2025)

Today we identify some hidden value at the shortstop position with our MLB team's fantasy baseball shortstop draft sleepers and later-round value picks for 2025 fantasy baseball drafts. Finding late-round value and drafting a player that can outperform their ADP can be the x-factor of winning that coveted fantasy baseball championship. Below are some late-round […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Rick Lucks' 2025 Picks

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition from our yearly Bold Predictions series from the MLB team. It's one of the most exciting times of the fantasy baseball calendar: bold prediction season! As a reminder, bold predictions aren't supposed to be likely outcomes but long shots with a purpose. These predictions, in particular, all do one […]

Ballpark Factors: Sabermetrics Glossary for Fantasy Baseball (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to our overview of ballpark factors. This article is a deeper dive into ballpark factors and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball." In this article, we'll explore how unique MLB parks influence a player's performance for fantasy purposes. Most people associate ballpark factors with home runs, but we'll […]

Pitchers Under $5 - Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Values (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to our auction league draft strategy article targeting pitchers with an average auction value (AAV) under $5. You can also read about other hitters and pitchers to target from the entire fantasy baseball auction draft values series. In the salary cap draft format, fantasy baseball managers are allowed to bid freely on any […]

Early Spring Training Observations - The Toolshed Podcast (Ep. 379)

Welcome to episode 379 of The Toolshed Podcast with Chris Clegg and Eric Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a fantasy baseball dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCrossMLB) and Chris Clegg (@ChrisCleggMiLB) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB […]

10 MLB Rookie of the Year Award Favorites for 2025

Fans of some MLB teams have plenty of optimism for the 2025 season. Others are bracing for another year at the bottom of the standings. However, there's one thing that fans of all 30 teams can get excited about together: the upcoming crop of rookie talent. Every year, rookies across the league steal the show, […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Targets, Avoids - Analyzing BB% and GB% Improvements

While strikeout-minus-walk rate (K-BB%) is widely considered to be among the most crucial pitcher metrics, it's also a good idea to take a look at walk rate (BB%) and ground-ball rate (GB%) to learn more about a starter's skillset. After all, it's helpful to have a pitcher who pounds the strike zone and keeps the […]

9 Starting Pitcher Prospects for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2025)

The fantasy baseball season is right around the corner, and it's never too early to start researching for your drafts. While some in your leagues are focused on the first few rounds, the middle-to-late round of drafts is where championships are made. In this article, we will look at the best pitcher prospects for fantasy baseball […]

5 Undervalued, Overvalued Starting Pitcher Picks for Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues

Welcome back to our ongoing draft series for fantasy baseball points leagues, focusing on starting pitchers who are undervalued and overvalued based on fantasy baseball ADPs. We've already covered the hitters, and today we dig into some pitchers. Before we get going, be sure to also bookmark out our constantly updated fantasy baseball points rankings. RotoBaller […]

Second Base (2B) Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers: Later-Round Values (2025)

In this article below you'll find some of our 2025 staff picks for second base fantasy baseball draft sleepers and later-round value picks for 2025 fantasy baseball drafts. At RotoBaller, we are always looking to identify fantasy baseball draft sleepers to help fantasy managers crush their upcoming drafts. We continue our late-round series by reviewing […]

Pitchers Under $10 - Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Values (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to our 2025 fantasy baseball auction draft values article, targeting pitchers with an average auction value (AAV) of under $10. Be sure to also read about other $10, $5 and $1 values from our fantasy baseball auction draft values series. In the auction draft format, fantasy baseball managers are not bound by the […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: AL Central Edition - Later Round Value Picks

With spring training games underway, fantasy baseball draft season will begin to kick into full gear. To get fully prepared for your drafts, be sure to check out each article in this series about fantasy baseball sleepers and draft values in the mid-to-late rounds. In this piece, we will analyze five players -- one from […]