Mariners Release Brian Anderson

The Seattle Mariners released third baseman Brian Anderson on Tuesday. The 30-year-old signed a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training this off-season in hopes that he could win a platoon/backup role. While he did slash .250/.344/.536 in 28 Cactus League at-bats, it wasn't enough to earn a spot. Injuries have hindered Anderson's career, […]

Ronel Blanco Fans 10 Tuesday

Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco capped off a great spring in Tuesday's 7-3 exhibition game win over Triple-A Sugarland. Blanco pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing one run on two hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with 10 strikeouts. While it may not have been against big-league competition, it was another strong outing […]

Alex Faedo Makes Opening Day Roster

Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Faedo made the team's Opening Day roster for the first time in his career. In addition, left-hander Joey Wentz made the team out of spring training. In large part due to injuries, the 28-year-old Faedo has had an uneven two seasons in the big leagues with Detroit. He's dealt with blister […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 114 CURRENT ADP: ~156 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Reds infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand earned his call-up after crushing 52 long balls over a year and a half in the minors. He didn't disappoint the Reds by batting .270 with 13 HRs, a 48.4% hard-hit rate, and .476 xSLG, putting him in the top […]

Zack Gelof - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 126 CURRENT ADP: ~141 ANALYSIS:  Selected by the Athletics in the second round of the 2021 MLB draft, Zack Gelof has the potential to become the next, great infield star. He has a unique combination of power and speed and has only begun showing the world what he brings […]

Bailey Ober - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 142 CURRENT ADP: ~160 overall ANALYSIS: There's a lot to like about Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober, especially after a strong 2023 campaign. He finished with a 3.50 ERA, a 1.067 WHIP, 146 strikeouts, and 29 walks across 26 starts. Ober continues to pitch well when given opportunities […]

Jackson Chourio - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Draft Values (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 147 CURRENT ADP: ~155 overall ANALYSIS: Chourio made waves in the prospect community in 2022 as a young 18-year-old who completely skipped the Complex and headed off to Single-A Carolina, where he hit the ground running. Chourio made it to Double-A in 2022 and, between three levels, slashed .288/.342/.538 […]

Oneil Cruz - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 56 CURRENT ADP: ~95 ANALYSIS: Did you hear that? Oneil Cruz just crushed another baseball into the stands. The Pirates' top prospect now has seven home runs this Spring! The hype train for the Pittsburgh shortstop Oneil Cruz was flying down the tracks last season, too, only to see […]

Kutter Crawford - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 271 CURRENT ADP: ~298 overall ANALYSIS: Kutter Crawford was a pleasant surprise in 2023, with a decent 4.04 ERA, 3.83 FIP, 1.11 WHIP, 25.5% strikeout rate, and 6.8% walk rate. His 284 ADP and previous numbers signal he can be a nice rotation cog, but there's a solid chance […]

Hunter Brown - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 136 CURRENT ADP: ~156 overall ANALYSIS: A surface-level analysis would suggest that Hunter Brown is a great sleeper for 2024. His 5.09 ERA masked a 3.52 xFIP across his 155⅔ IP, his 26.8 K% and 8.3 BB% were solid, and his .330 BABIP, 68.8% strand rate, and 21% HR/FB appear primed […]

Ricky Tiedemann - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Draft Values (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 372 CURRENT ADP: ~390 overall ANALYSIS: The hype surrounding the Blue Jays' top pitching prospect is building towards a fever pitch. The hard-throwing lefty also features a sharp, biting slider, and a plus changeup. His minor league numbers are pretty incredible; however, he's thrown only 78 and 44 innings […]

Brandon Lowe - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 233 CURRENT ADP: ~328 ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe hit 21 home runs in just 109 games in 2023. However, his NFBC ADP is 271. That is not because of his talent or capabilities but his inability to stay healthy. Lowe has been limited to 174 of […]

Pete Fairbanks - Fantasy Baseball Closer Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 98 CURRENT ADP: ~115 overall ANALYSIS: Pete Fairbanks is another closer that managers tend to be gun-shy about due to his injury history. The hard-throwing right-hander made two trips to the IL last season due to inflammation in his forearm and his ship. Looking further back, Fairbanks double-dipped in 2021 […]

Triston Casas - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 68 CURRENT ADP: ~95 ANALYSIS: Triston Casas is a popular breakout candidate for good reason and is currently selected in the top 100 picks of fantasy drafts. Casas produced as a rookie last season with 24 HRs, 66 runs, and 65 RBI while slashing .263/.367/.490 in 132 games. Bad […]

Vinnie Pasquantino - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 150 CURRENT ADP: ~157 ANALYSIS: Vinnie Pasquantino, a man of some great nicknames,  was a draft-day darling last season, shooting up boards in March. Pasquantino was hitting .247 with nine home runs when he was shelved for the season with a torn labrum. Pasquantino is said to be healthy […]

Anthony Volpe - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 122 CURRENT ADP: ~139 ANALYSIS: Anthony Volpe's production in 2023 was useful in fantasy but somewhat frustrating. There are not many players in the league who cross 20 HRs and 20 SBs, particularly as rookies. However, when that is parlayed with a .209 batting average across 601 plate appearances, […]

Jake Burger - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 140 CURRENT ADP: ~170 ANALYSIS: Miami Marlins third baseman Jake Burger entered the fantasy consciousness with a bang in 2023, slashing .250/.309/.518 with 34 HR in 540 PAs. The power was legit, as Burger's 97.8 mph average airborne exit velocity, 16.7% rate of Brls/BBE, and 118.2 max exit velocity […]

Jackson Merrill - Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers (2024)

ANALYSIS: Merrill was selected 27th overall in 2021 on an under-slot deal but was a successful scouting find by the Padres. Since being drafted, Merill has done nothing but hit and has shown progress with his hit tool every season despite being young for the level. From a pure contact standpoint, you would be hard-pressed […]

Wyatt Langford - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Draft Values (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 84 CURRENT ADP: ~164 overall ANALYSIS: Langford mashed in his career at Florida, hitting 47 home runs and slashing .363/.471/.746 while striking out just 14.6 percent of the time and walking 15 percent across 610 plate appearances. Langford does not chase often and has a strong feel for contact […]

Jack Suwinksi - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 214 CURRENT ADP: ~310 ANALYSIS: After giving us a taste of his power in 2022, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jack Suwinski went full-breakout mode in 2023, launching 26 home runs and collecting 74 RBI on his way to a 112 wRC+ season over 534 plate appearances. The lefty also scored 63 runs […]

Bryce Miller - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 167 CURRENT ADP: ~181 overall ANALYSIS:  Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller is a sleeper that everyone should target in fantasy drafts this season. Miller, who is entering his second Major League Baseball season, has an ADP outside the top 180. His 2023 season might not have been the […]

Seiya Suzuki - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 98 CURRENT ADP: ~110 ANALYSIS: Seiya Suzuki took a big step forward in his second year in the bigs. He improved upon his home runs, runs, RBI, batting average, OBP, wOBA, slugging percent, ISO, and hard-hit rate. He also cut down the strikeouts and improved his plate discipline. ATC believes […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 144 CURRENT ADP: ~188 ANALYSIS: We’ve yet to see a full season (150-plus games) out of Ke'Bryan Hayes but breakout signs are emerging. The 27-year-old brought his strikeout rate down for a second straight year while bumping his ISO to .182 from .101 in ‘22. His average exit velocity […]

Jackson Holliday - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Draft Values (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 153 CURRENT ADP: ~184 overall ANALYSIS: Holliday hits and hits some more. Between four levels as a 19-year-old last season, Holliday slashed .323/.442/.499 with 12 home runs, making it to Triple-A by season's end. Holliday combines a strong feel for the strike zone and good contact skills. Checking in […]

Trevor Story - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 165 CURRENT ADP: ~226 ANALYSIS: There are a couple of Boston Red Sox players that we can get at a nice price in drafts and Trevor Story is another one. With what looks to be a solid (and full) season for Trevor Story, Boston has him set to hit […]

Andres Munoz - Fantasy Baseball Closer Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 92 CURRENT ADP: ~113 overall ANALYSIS: Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz has shown a lot of potential over the past two years. He has a 2.68 ERA combined over the 2022 and 2023 seasons with 17 saves and 163 strikeouts across 114 IP. Now, entering the season as […]

Jarren Duran - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 125 CURRENT ADP: ~199 ANALYSIS: Jarren Duran is having a solid Spring training so far and continues to move up the draft boards, but is still being underdrafted according to our RotoBaller rankings. Last season, he recorded eight home runs, 46 runs, and 40 RBI in 102 games while […]

Full Opening Day MLB Schedule - Thursday's Slate To Open 2024 Season

The MLB regular season is finally here. After a long offseason filled with plenty of surprises, the MLB season will officially begin on Thursday, March 28. Fans already got a taste of regular season action when the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers opened the season on March 20 in Seoul, South Korea. The […]

Mason Miller - Fantasy Baseball Closer Draft Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 240 CURRENT ADP: ~286 overall ANALYSIS: Entering spring training, Mason Miller was a buzzy RP2 pick after it was reported that he was moving to the bullpen this season. We all just assumed that he would step right into the closer role, as Oakland's bullpen lacks many other exciting […]

Christopher Morel - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 173 CURRENT ADP: ~195 ANALYSIS: In Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Christopher Morel's second season in the bigs, his full power potential was put on display, belting 26 HRs in just 388 ABs with an elite 24.8% HR/FB%, which was 11th best in all of baseball in 2023. The 24-year-old's 95th percentile […]