Sonny Gray Won't Pitch Friday

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Sonny Gray (hamstring) won't pitch in a minor-league game as scheduled on Friday due to heavy rain in the forecast. The Cardinals aren't going to take any chances with their free-agent acquisition as he returns from a strained hamstring on a wet field. The 34-year-old will likely pitch two innings in […]

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 […]

Charlie Blackmon Having A Nice Spring

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer against the Chicago Cubs in Thursday's Cactus League matchup. The veteran is entering his 14th season, all with Colorado and has looked good this spring with a .333 batting, two homers and six RBI in 39 at-bats. At age 37, Blackmon may have to […]

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, […]

Orlando Arcia Hits Fourth Homer Of Spring

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's Grapefruit League action against the New York Yankees. Arcia now has four homers to go along with a healthy .286 batting average this spring. The 29-year-old has always had a great glove, but broke out offensively last season to make his […]

Bryan Reynolds Goes Yard

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's Grapefruit League action versus the Toronto Blue Jays. The home run would be his fourth of the spring and he now has six RBI. The power has been there for the 29-year-old this spring, but other than that, he has hit […]

Jose Alvarado - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 171 CURRENT ADP: ~183 overall ANALYSIS: Jose Alvarado was awesome last year. He pitched to a 1.74 ERA, 2.82 xERA, and 1.16 WHIP with a 37 percent strikeout rate. The issue is he picked up just 10 saves as he took a backseat to Craig Kimbrel while also missing some time. Kimbrel […]

Ricky Tiedemann Records Five Strikeouts

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann tossed three innings and allowed one hit, one run and two walks while striking out five on Thursday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates in Grapefruit League action. Tiedemann, 21, was competing for a rotation spot, but with Thursday's announcement that Bowden Francis has won the fifth spot in […]

Julio Rodriguez Enjoying A Strong Spring

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez went 0-for-1 with a pair of walks on Thursday versus the Cincinnati Reds in Cactus League action. The 23-year-old has been having a great spring and is hitting .417 with a homer, five RBI and one stolen base in just 24 at-bats. Rodriguez backed up his stellar rookie season with […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 203 CURRENT ADP: ~346 ANALYSIS: At Jake Fraley's ADP, he might be the best pick of the draft for the remainder of spring training. With Noelvi Marte out for 80 games due to suspension and TJ Friedl suffering a fractured wrist, Fraley is now penciled into the cleanup spot in one of […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Having Huge Spring

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been having a tremendous Cactus League this spring. The talented 23-year-old is coming off a strong season that saw him hit .276 with 30 homers, 96 RBI and 49 stolen bases. This spring, he's picked up where he left off and has hit .372 with three homers, […]

Nico Hoerner Struggling In Cactus League

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner has had a rough go of it in the Cactus League thus far. The second baseman has had 41 at-bats, but just two runs and three RBI to go along with six hits. Hoerner, 26, is coming off another strong campaign for the Cubs and finished 2023 with nine […]

Christian Yelich Enjoying Cactus League

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich has been having a nice spring with two homers, five RBI and a .333 batting average in 24 Cactus League at-bats. Yelich, 32, bounced back in 2023 after some rough campaigns in 2022 and 2023 and finished with a .278 batting average that was accompanied by 19 homers, 76 RBI […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Kenley Jansen Expects To Be Ready For Opening Day

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen (back) said he felt good in his return to Grapefruit League action on Thursday night against the Baltimore Orioles and expects to be ready for Opening Day on March 28 next Thursday. Jansen said he didn't feel good until Thursday and that he's been battling lat, shoulder and back […]

Kodai Senga's Ramp-Up Period Could Be Stretched Out

The New York Mets are considering having right-hander Kodai Senga (shoulder) throw on a once-every-six-days schedule once he's able to ramp up and pitch in games, which means what would for some pitchers be a six-week ramp-up, might last a little longer for Senga. "I feel good. I feel ready," Senga said through an interpreter. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]