Hoy Park To Start Season At Triple-A

Oakland Athletics utility man Hoy Park was told on Tuesday that he will start the season with Triple-A Las Vegas, per Athletics Nation's Connor Ashford. The 27-year-old signed a minor-league deal this off-season and put forth a strong showing, batting .477 with one home run and two stolen bases in 44 spring at-bats. Park has […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ben Rortvedt, Jahmai Jones In The Mix For Roster Spots

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that catcher Ben Rortvedt and outfielder Jahmai Jones remain in the mix for Opening Day roster spots. Austin Wells has already made the team, but the Yankees could carry Rortvedt as their third catcher to begin the season. Jose Trevino is the club's other backstop. The 26-year-old Rortvedt […]

Multi-Position Bats: Fantasy Baseball Targets and Sleepers

We're hurtling toward Opening Day and drafts are about to wind down to a close. If you're one of those folks doing some last-minute preparation, this article should help you towards the end of your drafts when you need to start filling out those bench spots. Who do you select there? What type of hitter? […]

Auction Draft Values Under $1 - Fantasy Baseball Auction League Sleepers (2024)

The $1 players in salary cap fantasy baseball leagues are those who aren't gathering enough hype, the forgotten men. In many leagues, most of these players will stay undrafted. They'll toil, hoping to escape your league's waiver wires. In standard salary cap leagues, it's simply a result of the system. According to NFBC average auction […]

Colt Keith, Thairo Estrada, Bryan Reynolds: Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis (2024)

With the 2024 MLB season set to begin this week, late fantasy baseball drafts are constantly taking place. There is still a little bit of time to read up on draft sleepers, busts, and dart throws, so let's dive into three key players in this article. Thairo Estrada and Bryan Reynolds have had plenty of fantasy […]

Cedric Mullins, Bryson Stott, Bryce Miller: Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis (2024)

The bulk of the 2024 MLB season is set to get underway, but fantasy baseball drafts will take place up to the first pitch on Opening Day and beyond. There is still time to find and analyze which players are sleepers and which players have bust potential ahead of Thursday's action. Cedric Mullins, Bryson Stott, […]

Exit Velocity Standouts (EV50) - Finding Sneaky Power Hitters for Fantasy Baseball

We have tons of access to baseball data in our fantasy analysis. Sometimes, we might have too many tools and resources because it can be overwhelming, especially in the beginning stages. One of those resources is Baseball Savant better known as Statcast data. The social media joke involves the red and blue sliders on a […]

Sam Haggerty To Start Season On Injured List

Seattle Mariners second baseman/outfielder Sam Haggerty (personal) will start the season on the injured list with a personal medical issue, per general manager Justin Hollander. Hollander only specified that the injury is non-baseball related. The 29-year-old spent most of his time at Triple-A Tacoma last season, slashing .324/.419/.578 with eight home runs, 19 RBI, and […]

Joey Ortiz Makes Opening Day Roster

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Joey Ortiz has been informed that he's made the team's Opening Day roster out of spring training. It's the first time that Ortiz has made an Opening Day roster in the big leagues. The 25-year-old will most likely operate as a utility infielder for the Brew Crew early on, with most of […]

Late-Round Second Base (2B) Fantasy Baseball Draft Values And Targets In 2024

Welcome to our late-round second basemen article for 2024 fantasy baseball drafts! 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 […]

Davis Schneider, Daniel Vogelbach, Ernie Clement Make Blue Jays Roster

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Davis Schneider, utility bat Daniel Vogelbach, and infielder Ernie Clement have all made the opening day roster. Schneider should see a decent amount of playing time at second base, either as a platoon with Cavan Biggio or as the outright second baseman with Biggio shifting around the diamond. Vogelbach will […]

ESPN H2H Fantasy Baseball Points League Primer: Bargains and Busts

Many different kinds of fantasy baseball leagues are calling to the wide variety of fantasy baseball players in the world. Analysis is done frequently for those playing in high-stakes leagues, and not for those playing in smaller, perhaps less competitive, leagues. While many fantasy players flock to snake drafts, many folks still play in points […]

Nick Mariano's Favorite Fantasy Baseball Picks and His Perfect Draft Using EDV

With most of my drafts in the books and one of the biggest draft weekends now here, it's time to combine the FSWA-award-nominated Expected Draft Values (EDV) series with a list of my most-targeted players. We'll explore some of the players that EDV says are premier buys before breaking down my hypothetical perfect draft and […]

Statcast Review: xBA - Noteworthy Fantasy Baseball Over and Underachievers

So far this offseason, we've taken a look at hitters who improved their walk rates the most, those batters who increased their sweet spot% the most, potential stolen base contributors after pick 300, amongst other articles. This particular article will take yet another slice of the data to see what there is to see. For […]

AL-Only League Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 375 for March Drafts

Hello RotoBallers! One of the biggest fantasy draft weekends of the year has officially arrived. Opening Day is Thursday and less than a week away. It's go time! For fantasy managers who still play in old-school leagues such as AL-only or NL-only formats, we've got you covered. Today, we will look at our 2024 AL-only […]

NL-Only League Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 375 for March Drafts

Hey, RotoBallers! We are back with more fantasy baseball rankings. The fantasy baseball offseason is in full swing, and we will constantly update rankings and articles until Opening Day. We recently published our AL-Only rankings article; now it's time to focus on the National League. For fantasy managers who still play in these old-school formats, we've […]

Michael Massey Expected To Start Season On The Injured List

Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey (back) is expected to start the season on the injured list due to lower back tightness. Massey has been sidelined since Tuesday due to back tightness. He will likely miss the start of the season and could return sometime in mid-April. The 26-year-old slashed .229/.274/.381 with 15 home […]

Ozzie Albies Blasts Solo Shot On Saturday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies hit his second home run of spring training in a 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. It was Albies only hit going 1-3 in the loss. He has had a subpar spring so far, slashing 220/.304/.743 with two home runs and five RBI. The Braves second […]

Top 40 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings for 2024 Drafts (Redraft Leagues)

We're now over halfway through spring training and plenty has happened since my initial 2024 rookie rankings several weeks ago. We have prospects charging hard for opening day jobs, others that have fallen off, and plenty more still digging for roles to open the season. In just the last few days, we had one of […]

Overvalued Second Basemen for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)

The worst mistake fantasy managers can make in a fantasy baseball draft is taking a chance on a player in the early rounds that winds up busting. Whether the player gets injured or has a poor year at the plate, it's hard to recover from. That's especially true if you select the player in the […]

13 Breakout Hitters For Fantasy Baseball Drafts

Just saying the word “breakout” is enough to make the hair on the back of fantasy players' necks stand up. Every fantasy player has one thing in common. They want to win. Nothing helps a player's odds of winning more than finding a breakout player or two.  Everyone has their own definition of a breakout. […]

Points Leagues Targets for Fantasy Baseball - Hitters and Pitchers to Draft (2024)

This premium article is part of our 2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We all strive to do a better job […]

Luis Rengifo, Nolan Schanuel Could Both Play Saturday

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Luis Rengifo (hamstring) will serve as the designated hitter in the team's Cactus League game on Saturday against the Oakland Athletics. Meanwhile, first baseman Nolan Schanuel (back) could also return to the lineup. Rengifo will return to spring action after leaving Tuesday's contest with a left-hamstring injury. Schanuel was scratched […]

CBS Undervalued and Overvalued Picks - Fantasy Baseball ADP Advantages for Drafts

When looking at certain fantasy baseball players' worth, one area to look at is the average draft position (ADP). While you will want to keep your league settings in mind while trying to grasp how other managers are drafting, looking at a player's ADP can give you a hint of where to try to target […]

Nolan Gorman Healthy This Spring

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman has been healthy in camp this spring training and hasn't had any issues with his balky back. The 23-year-old worked to improve his already elite bat-to-ball skills and radically changed his diet this offseason to eliminate any inflammation that had caused his back to stiffen up on him […]

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 […]