Hitters Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1 - Fantasy Baseball After The Draft
Opening Day is on the horizon and most of your drafts are complete. That means it is time to tune on the waiver wire radars and sharpen your talents beyond the draft. I spoke on pitcher adds yesterday and now it is time to step into the batter's box! For our purposes, we'll examine players... Read More
Eric Samulski's "My Guys" for the 2023 Fantasy Baseball Season
It's Opening Day! Drafts are done and the baseball season is finally getting underway. To celebrate, it's time for my "my guys" article. These are the players at each position who I had ranked higher than ADP and have considerable shares of during the upcoming season. Some of the rankings you'll see below were where... Read More
Five Hitters to Improve for 2023 Fantasy Baseball
Thursday marks the beginning of the 2023 Major League Baseball season. As such, most fantasy baseball drafts are over, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some hitters to still keep an eye on. These five hitters displayed encouraging signs during the 2022 campaign, and it is likely they’ll build upon those strengths for their respective... Read More
Kev Mahserejian's Bold Predictions For 2023 Fantasy Baseball
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. At the end of the day, the BOLD factor of these articles should not take away from the analysis.... Read More
Jamie Steed's Bold Predictions for 2023 Fantasy Baseball
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 ones are! Sort of. I'm not going to tell you I think... Read More
Relief Pitcher Breakouts for Fantasy Baseball - Closers, Saves and Holds Targets
Relief pitcher can be the most volatile position in fantasy baseball. Players can lose their roles due to inefficiency, the emergence of a teammate, or the manager having different ideas than you thought they would. Whatever the reason, saves can be tough to predict. That's why finding a closer in your draft who has better-than-average... Read More
Post-Hype Draft Values for Fantasy Baseball
In fantasy sports, we're always chasing the young, upstart prospect. It's why the ADPs for guys like Anthony Volpe and Jordan Walker have been climbing in recent weeks. However, the consequence of this is that other talented young players often get forgotten about. Today we're going to try and rectify that. However, we're also going... Read More
Late-Round Starting Pitcher Prospects - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values And Targets
Most fantasy drafts have been completed by now, as Opening Day for the 2023 season starts Thursday. Pitching prospects can emerge to become fantasy aces and are worth taking a chance on later in the drafts or picking up through free agency. Prospects can provide a boost to fantasy managers' teams later in the season,... Read More
Late-Round Hitter Prospects - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values And Targets
Most fantasy drafts have been completed by now, as Opening Day for the 2023 season starts Thursday. Hitter prospects can emerge to become fantasy superstars and are worth taking a chance on later in the drafts or picking up through free agency. Prospects can provide a boost to fantasy managers' teams later in the season,... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Breakouts Who Will Continue To Improve In 2023
Happy Opening Day! Across Major League Baseball in 2022, an abundance of players put together solid campaigns. With the new rule changes in 2023, there’s likely to be even more. Particularly with the shift banned, more and more hitters will once again embrace the idea of “small ball” rather than feeling a need to always... Read More
Dynasty League Buys - Players To Trade For in Fantasy Baseball
Buying in a dynasty baseball league is a tricky needle to thread. If done right, it can help build a consistent winner with players churned and burned. Buying "low" is often perceived as buying currently injured or struggling players but that is oftentimes foolish as it can burst in your face. Taking an offseason to... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Hitters Under $10: Salary Cap League Draft Targets
Salary cap leagues are a load of fun. The freedom to have any player you want is the main reason for choosing the format for your fantasy baseball league. Of course, with free will comes consequences. You may blow $50 on an Aaron Judge and realize you can’t draft players like Adley Rutschman and Josh Bell,... Read More
Yahoo H2H Points League Primer - Strategy, Bargains and Busts for Fantasy Baseball Drafts
For the first time in four years, Yahoo's standard point scoring has remained the same in back-to-back seasons - It's a celebration, pitches! That's right, folks; the scoring system on Yahoo in 2023 looks to be the exact same as in 2022. Huge if true. And it is true! Well, at least it is as... Read More
5 Third Base Draft Sleepers for Fantasy Baseball
We are in cramming mode as the end of the fantasy baseball draft season rapidly approaches. I have been zooming through the offensive positions, giving you last-minute fantasy baseball sleepers at each spot. In case you missed them, here are my five draft sleepers at other positions as well, so go check that out: First... Read More
Second-Year Hitters Ready to Break Out for Fantasy Baseball
Second-year players who excel in the big leagues attract attention every season as they use their rookie season experiences to refine their skills during the offseason and make significant strides in their sophomore year. By examining their 2022 stats, we can identify trends and areas for improvement, while projections from reputable sources such as Steamer,... Read More
MLB Outfield Prospects – Hidden Gems To Watch For Fantasy Baseball
As we get closer to the 2023 season, I continue to examine those prospects who are not currently household names. In this installment of hidden prospect gems, I take a look at four under-the-radar outfielders who should take a step forward and break into the top of prospect lists by the end of the 2023... Read More
Late-Round Catchers - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values And Targets
Welcome officially to the 2023 fantasy baseball season! Late-round picks in fantasy baseball can often be the difference between a mediocre team and a championship contender. While it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of selecting big-name players early in the draft, finding those hidden gems in the later rounds is equally essential.... Read More
5 Second Base Draft Sleepers for Fantasy Baseball
It is cram week for researching fantasy baseball as we quickly approach Opening Day! If you haven't had your draft yet, we still have time to tell you about some sleepers - so that's what we're doing here! I've already written about five draft sleepers at other positions, so go check that out if you... Read More
Undrafted Starting Pitchers Who Can Have Top 25 Value for Fantasy Baseball
Finding value is such a huge part of fantasy baseball success. While you obviously need to hit on your early-round picks, being able to find key contributors late in the draft is a surefire way to rocket up your standings. For me, the best place to find value is with starting pitching. In their book The... Read More
Late-Round Starting Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Targets
Welcome officially to the 2023 fantasy baseball season! Late-round picks in fantasy baseball can often be the difference between a mediocre team and a championship contender. While it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of selecting big-name players early in the draft, finding those hidden gems in the later rounds is equally essential.... Read More
2023 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Sleepers
The 2023 World Baseball Classic crowned a champion, Spring training’s end is drawing near, and Major League Baseball Opening Day is swiftly approaching. This season is highly anticipated due to the recent changes the MLB implemented in order to produce a more ‘polished’ product—specifically regarding the pace of play. The pitch clock, which has been... Read More
Part-Time Players Who Could Earn Starting Roles In 2023 Fantasy Baseball
Platoons are a big part of today’s game, allowing the offense to maximize its split advantages as much as possible. But in fantasy baseball, platoons are one of our worst enemies. Fantasy managers need players who are going to provide volume. But just because a player begins the year in a platoon doesn’t mean that’s... Read More
Late-Round Closers and Relievers - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values And Targets
Welcome officially to the 2023 fantasy baseball season! Late-round picks in fantasy baseball can often be the difference between a mediocre team and a championship contender. While it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of selecting big-name players early in the draft, finding those hidden gems in the later rounds is equally essential.... Read More
5 Shortstop Draft Sleepers for Fantasy Baseball
Today we're looking at shortstops in this series, identifying five sleepers at each fantasy baseball position. You can check out the other fantasy baseball sleepers articles in the series if you've missed them: First Base Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers Second Base Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers Third Base Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers Outfield Fantasy Baseball Draft... Read More
5 First Base Draft Sleepers for Fantasy Baseball
Everybody loves some sleepers! If your fantasy baseball draft is not already done, it is fast approaching - so it's time to talk about fantasy baseball sleepers: Second Base Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers Third Base Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers Outfield Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers In this series, I will go... Read More
Mid-Round Closers and Relievers - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values And Targets
Welcome officially to the 2023 fantasy baseball season! Spring training is in full force, and fantasy managers are gearing up for another exciting season in the MLB. Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone is looking to draft players that can provide a great return on value. You can start taking calculated risks... Read More
5 Outfield Draft Sleepers for Fantasy Baseball
We are on to the outfield in our last-minute fantasy baseball sleepers series. I covered the other positions as well, so be sure to check them out: First Base Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers Second Base Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers Third Base Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers Outfield is a tough position... Read More
Dollar-Day Targets: Salary Cap League Strategy For 2023 Fantasy Baseball
The $1 players in salary cap fantasy baseball leagues are those who aren't gathering enough hype. In standard leagues, most of these players will stay undrafted. They'll toil, hoping to escape your league's waiver wires. In standard salary cap leagues, this isn't really a travesty. According to NFBC ADP dollar amounts, 322 players will cost... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Insider Report: Scouting Insights From A Pitching Coach
Welcome back to our annual Fantasy Baseball Insider series on RotoBaller.com, where we take you inside Major League Baseball clubhouses, press boxes, and front offices for exclusive insights that provide a completely unique edge on the competition. We give you an all-access pass to information and takes, along with comprehensive Fantasy breakdowns. On the condition... Read More