Digging Deeper into Shortstop – 2013 Fantasy Baseball SS Rankings

As a follow up to RotoBaller.com's 2013 Shortstop Rankings, here is a little more info on the top 12 shortstops to be on the lookout for in 2013. We often make reference to keeper potential in our articles; if you are interested in a player's keeper potential and have any questions or advice requests ask […]

RotoBaller 2013 Impact Prospects, Part III

This is the last of a three-part series counting down the top fifteen prospects who will make a fantasy impact in the 2013 season. See Part I and Part II for a thorough discussion of #15 through #6. Keep in mind that this list is specifically focused on fantasy impact players– those guys who you […]

Digging Deeper into Outfield - 2013 Fantasy Baseball OF Rankings

As a follow up to RotoBaller's RotoBaller's 2013 Outfield Rankings with ADP Commparison article, here is a little more info on the top 30 outfielders to be on the lookout for in 2013 fantasy baseball. Whether it's speed, power or a combination of both, the outfield has it all. We often make reference to keeper […]

RotoBaller 2013 Impact Prospects, Part II

This is the second in a three-part series counting down the top fifteen prospects who will make a fantasy impact in the 2013 season. Keep in mind that this list is specifically focused on fantasy impact players– those guys who you can expect to contribute significantly to their teams and yours in the coming campaign. […]

RotoBaller 2013 Impact Prospects, Part I

This is the first in a three-part series counting down the top fifteen prospects who will make a fantasy impact in the 2013 season. Keep in mind that this list is specifically focused on fantasy impact players-- those guys who you can expect to contribute significantly to their teams and yours in the coming campaign. […]

RotoBaller.com Rankings: 2013 Outfield Rankings with ADP Comparison

Outfield is a slightly deceptive position in fantasy baseball, and that may be even more true this year than in years past. Each year, there are lots of real studs at the top, and lots of really solid players on the middle. Naturally, my first reaction was that I can wait to draft a top […]

Digging Deeper into Second Base - 2013 Fantasy Baseball 2B Rankings

If you haven’t checked out the RotoBaller 2013 Second Base Rankings with ADP Comparison, you need to. Second base provides the epitome of all “tier breakdowns” as you can see on the website. The separation between tiers is rather drastic and the rankings are a must-use tool for your draft preparation! 1. Robinson Cano – […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Josh Hamilton

Josh Hamilton had a career season in 2012-- a .285 average 43 HR, 128 RBI, 103 R and 7 SB-- that no one seems to be talking about. Instead, there is a lot of focus on his second-half swoon and his sour departure from Texas. Fact check: his second half was a drop-off, but not […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Jose Altuve

Jose Altuve is coming off a solid first full season that saw him bat .290 with 80 R and 33 SB. Those are very solid numbers for a 22-year-old player who had just 221 AB before the start of 2012, especially in the pitiful Houston Astros lineup, and we saw that Altuve is a very […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Chase Utley

  It wasn’t long ago that we all loved Chase Utley. After all, what wasn’t to like? The guy was a lockdown early-round pick year-in and year-out. But that was then, and this is now. Chase Utley hasn’t been an impact fantasy player since 2009, and in the past three seasons he’s missed 47, 59 […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Jason Kipnis

  Jason Kipnis is entering 2013 as a trendy pick thanks to the overall solid stat line he contributed in his 2012 breakout campaign. His 76 RBI placed him fifth among all 2Bs, and his 31 SB were topped at the position only by Jose Altuve. He finished the first half with All-Star caliber numbers: […]

Q&A: Who are the two best keepers of: McCutchen, Weaver, Bumgarner and Bruce

Question Submitted to RotoBaller >> Name: Steven Fantasy Baseball Question: Which two guys should I keep out of these 4: Weaver, Bumgarner, McCutchen, Bruce? Player Pool: Mixed # of Teams: 11-13 League Info and Categories: Weekly Points League. Pitching weighted toward IP, W/L and K. Hitting weighted toward OPS. Overall elite pitchers more valuable than elite hitters. Roster […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Starlin Castro

  Starlin Castro is a very good and very consistent ballplayer. He’s not a "great" ballplayer, at least not yet, and he probably won't make the jump in 2013. Several years ago he came into the league with too much hype, and too many people expected him to put up numbers similar to the late-1990s […]

RotoBaller.com Rankings: 2013 Shortstop Rankings with ADP Comparison

Shortstop. Ah yes, good 'ole Shortstop. Has to be one of the least fun positions in all of fantasy baseball. Year-in and year-out, the only thing you can count on out of your SS, with few exceptions, is consistent across-the-board yawn-inducing stats. After you get past the first nine or ten, the options always start […]

Digging Deeper into First Base – 2013 Fantasy Baseball 1B Rankings

  1B is another position where you need to make decisions early on, especially if you are drafting late first round in the range where you’ll have to decide between Pujols, Votto and Fielder. Regardless of where you draft, you need to prepare for this position. And if you prefer to take a late-round flier […]

RotoBaller.com Rankings: 2013 First Base Rankings with ADP Comparison

First Base. Ahhhh yes, First Base. My favorite position in fantasy baseball. It's the beginning of everything. First Base is where it all starts... in both fantasy, and real life ;-). First Base is where your fantasy team and fantasy championship begins. This is where the biggest, baddest sluggers in baseball usually play. This is […]

Q&A: What will Jake Peavy's 2013 Look Like?

  Question Submitted to RotoBaller >>   Name: Mitchell Fantasy Baseball Question: What are your predictions for Jake Peavy? Will he have the same success in 2013 that he had in 2012? Player Pool: Mixed # of Teams: 11-13 League Info and Categories: Standard plus OBP and Quality Starts Roster Positions: Standard League Host: Yahoo!     RotoBaller Detailed […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Todd Frazier

  Todd Frazier will most likely be one of the last guys on your roster. In a 12-team league, there are twelve better options, so you don’t necessarily want to target him as your starting 3B. BUT he can still contribute to your fantasy success, and has the potential to be a 2013 sleeper. Frazier […]

Digging Deeper into Third Base - 2013 Fantasy Baseball 3B Rankings

  3B is always one of the tougher positions to lock down, especially when you wait around on draft day. If your league has a CI position, it’s always good to lock up 3B early and do yourself a favor by taking a second 3B as well-- it’s a solid backup plan, and it can […]

RotoBaller.com Rankings: 2013 Third Base Rankings with ADP Comparison

Rankings season is in full swing here at RotoBaller, and up next is third base, aka the Hot Corner. 3B is deep-- the top guys in 2012 occupied final player ranks of 3, 10, 12, 23, 24, and lower down 41 and 67. However, after those players, not one of the guys in the table […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Salvador Perez

  This year’s catching pool has a lot of enticing players-- players that make you think you know something more than other owners and that you are about to steal a sleeper. Mid-career players who you imagine are going to put it all together and break out ::cough:: Matt Wieters ::cough::. Young players who could […]

RotoBaller's 2013 Fantasy Baseball Strategy: When in Doubt, Go with Position Flexibility

When in doubt…Go with flexibility. Much like when choosing that special someone at a bar, for fantasy position players, when in doubt, go with flexibility.  As the game of baseball evolves, teams are looking for players that are more athletic and capable of playing more than one standard position. Multi-position eligible players are more valuable […]

Digging Deeper into Catchers - 2013 Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings

  Let's dig a little deeper into the top 12 catchers heading in to the 2013 Fantasy baseball season, as a follow up to our RotoBaller Rankings: 2013 Catcher Rankings with ADP Comparison. When using the catcher rankings make sure you determine what kind of draft strategy you want to pursue when it comes to […]

One-Tool Fools

  I’m calling out all fantasy owners who have Elvis Andrus types in their Top 50 or 75 rankings -- enough with your teenage fetishes about these one-tool wonders! Base stealers like these chumps can certainly run, if that's the kinda thing you're into... but they can't do much else. Their net impact on your […]

Q&A: Which MLB teams will provide the best fantasy production in 2013?

  Question Submitted to RotoBaller >> Name: Roy Billupss Fantasy Baseball Question:  I am in a league in which team owners don't draft individual players, we each draft one entire MLB team. Each owner may then only start players from that team. From which real-life MLB teams can you build the best fantasy rosters? Please rank […]

Q&A: Will Tim Lincecum bounce back in 2013?

  Question Submitted to RotoBaller >>   Name: Mitch I. Fantasy Baseball Question: Will Tim Lincecum bounce back? My other options to keep are Mark Buehrle or a closer. So Lincecum is a must. But how do you think he will fair in 2013? Player Pool: Mixed # of Teams: 11-13 League Info and Categories: Keeper League; Offense: Standard […]

Q&A: I can only keep 5 out of these 6 - Granderson, McCutchen, AGonz, Bumgarner, and Beltre - who should I let go?

Question Submitted to RotoBaller >> Name: Jake Fantasy Baseball Question: I can only keep 5 out of these 6: Granderson, McCutchen, Reyes, A-gonz, Bumgarner, Beltre What you think?? League Type, Categories and Player Pool: Roto 5x5, Mixed league, 11 Team Roster Positions: C,1,2,3,ss,mi,ci,5OF,8P,5B,2DL   RotoBaller Detailed Analysis >> Hi Jake, Thanks for submitting your question to Rotoballer! You’ve […]

Q&A: Why is Paul Goldschmidt's ADP so high? Where would you recommend taking him?

Question Submitted to RotoBaller >> Name: Steve Fantasy Baseball Question: Why is everyone so enamored of Paul Goldschmidt? Guy is going really early in mock drafts. Where would you recommend taking him? League Type, Categories and Player Pool: Roto 5x5, Mixed league Roster Positions: Standard Any Other League Details: 12 team league   RotoBaller Detailed Analysis >> Hi Steve, […]