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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Edouard Julien's Spring Training Run Ends With Ankle Injury

Minnesota Twins' fourth-ranked prospect Edouard Julien had to leave a spring training game against the Pirates after sustaining a left ankle sprain. The second baseman had a great spring with a 1.114 OPS in 23 spring training at-bats and a 1.821 OPS in the World Baseball Classic for the Canadian national team. The Twins optioned […]

Zach Neto Assigned To Double-A Rocket City

Los Angeles Angels top infield prospect Zach Neto will start the season in Double-A Rocket City. The 2022 13th overall pick finished spring training with an .828 OPS over 23 at-bats. Though he has yet to serve an entire season in the minors, Neto may be on the fast track to the big leagues. His […]

Romy Gonzalez Could Start In Right Field Thursday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Romy Gonzalez could get the starting nod in right field on Opening Day on Thursday against the Houston Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez with Eloy Jimenez serving as the designated hitter. Oscar Colas is another option to get the nod with a left-hander on the hill. The 26-year-old Gonzalez hit […]

Dynasty League Sells - Players To Trade Away for Fantasy Baseball

"Selling high" is often misconstrued as selling at the absolute peak of value in fantasy baseball. That itself is difficult to gauge, especially for a contender who would prefer to reap the benefits of that peaking player. Selling high can sometimes just mean selling a good player in the offseason while they are perceived as […]

RotoBaller's Updated Risers/Fallers Draft Prep Tool

RotoBaller has offered several sets of interactive cheat sheets and draft tools in the past to help fantasy baseball managers prepare for their drafts and the upcoming season. Just in time for the regular season, we have an updated Risers/Fallers Draft Prep Tool!  A special shout out to Connelly Doan for building out this Draft […]

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 […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 3/30/23 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 3/30/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back, and we at RotoBaller are continuing our all-inclusive premium article to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top pitching options, hitters, value plays, stacks, […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Returns To Action Monday

Miami Marlins second baseman/outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (arm) played in a scrimmage Monday at loanDepot Park and doubled. This is encouraging for fantasy managers, as he didn't play in the final two Grapefruit League games due to cramping in his right arm. Manager Skip Schumaker said of Chisholm missing game time, "Dehydration causes injuries, and […]

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 […]

Keston Hiura Outrighted To Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Keston Hiura cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday. Hiura will remain in the Brewers organization after he was designated for assignment, but he'll begin the 2023 season in the minor leagues. The 26-year-old right-handed slugger was once one of the team's top prospects, but he hasn't been very […]

Guardians, Andres Gimenez Finalizing Long-Term Extension

The Cleveland Guardians and second baseman Andres Gimenez are finalizing a long-term contract extension on Tuesday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The 24-year-old infielder was a first-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner in 2022 and had 7.4 Wins Above Replacement for the Guardians. He also finished his third MLB campaign with a .297/.371/.466 […]

Tigers Release Cesar Hernandez

The Detroit Tigers granted second baseman Cesar Hernandez his release on Tuesday. Hernandez wasn't going to make the team's Opening Day roster, so he asked for and was granted his release after hitting .234 (11-for-47) with seven doubles, four RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in 19 Grapefruit League games with the team […]

Tigers Acquire Zach McKinstry Monday

The Detroit Tigers acquired utilityman Zach McKinstry Monday from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for relief pitcher Carlos Guzman. The 27-year-old is out of Minor League options, so the Tigers are expected to carry him on their Opening Day roster. Right-handed pitcher Freddy Pacheco (elbow) was recalled from Triple-A Toledo and placed on the 60-day […]

Cubs, Nico Hoerner Agree On Three-Year Extension

The Chicago Cubs and second baseman Nico Hoerner agreed on a three-year, $35 million contract extension on Monday night, according to sources. The deal buys out one year of free agency, but Hoerner will still hit the open market at 29 years old. Hoerner served as the team's primary shortstop in 2022, but he'll move […]

Jose Altuve Could Go On 60-Day Injured List

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said on Monday that the team could put second baseman Jose Altuve (thumb) on the 60-day injured list to begin the 2023 season. Altuve suffered a fractured right thumb in the World Baseball Classic, needed surgery and won't be ready to make his season debut for at least two […]

Christopher Morel Optioned To Triple-A

The Chicago Cubs optioned outfielder Christopher Morel to Triple-A Iowa on Monday. Pitcher Rowan Wick cleared waivers and was sent outright to Iowa as well. The Cubs felt that Morel would benefit from regular playing time in the minors to open the year instead of being stuck in a bench role. The 23-year-old Dominican hit […]

Chad Pinder Signs Minor-League Deal With Nationals

Free-agent utilityman Chad Pinder signed a minor-league deal with the Washington Nationals on Monday, according to a source. Pinder was recently released by the Cincinnati Reds and quickly finds a new landing spot. He really struggled in Cactus League action with the Reds, going 4-for-39 (.103) with two doubles, one RBI, four runs scored and […]

Keston Hiura DFA'd, Sal Frelick Reassigned

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Keston Hiura was designated for assignment on Monday, while outfield prospect Sal Frelick was reassigned to minor-league camp. The Brewers also optioned infielder Abraham Toro to Triple-A Nashville. Hiura was informed last Friday that he wouldn't be making the Opening Day roster after going just 5-for-32 (.156) with two doubles, no homers, […]

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 […]

Enrique Hernandez Expected To Return Monday

After getting hit in the wrist by a pitch on Sunday's Grapefruit League exhibition against the Braves, Boston Red Sox center fielder Enrique Hernandez (wrist) is expected to return to Monday's lineup. Hernandez was forced to leave Sunday's game but no further damage was found aside from the contusion in his wrist. The center fielder […]

Termarr Johnson Will Miss Start Of Season

Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Termarr Johnson aggravated his hamstring during infield work in late February. The initial return timetable projects him to be out for at least six weeks and positions him to miss the start of the minor-league season. The 18-year-old 2022 fourth overall pick still has a long road to the majors but […]

DJ LeMahieu Named Opening Day Leadoff Man

After an injury-plagued 2022 campaign, New York Yankees utility infielder DJ LeMahieu was named the Opening Day leadoff man. After succumbing to a foot fracture midway through the season, LeMahieu struggled to stay healthy and never fully recovered from his foot injury. It caused him to miss a chunk of the second half, in which […]

Leury Garcia Unlikely To Make Opening Day Roster

Chicago White Sox infielder Leury Garcia is not expected to make the Opening Day roster. The 31-year-old has struggled, hitting .222 with a homer, two RBI, and two stolen bases this spring. It sounds like Hanser Alberto has beaten out Garcia for a reserve infielder spot on the roster. It's uncertain what is going to […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Out With Arm Cramps Sunday

Miami Marlins second baseman/outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (arm) has been scratched from the team's Grapefruit League lineup on Sunday as a precaution due to cramping in his right arm. He's working out with the team. It's the second straight day that he'll be out of the lineup, but it's obviously not viewed as a very […]

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 […]

Top 50 MLB Prospects Rankings - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues

The 2023 MLB season is nearly here, and with that comes new prospects, rookies and call-ups. Prospects are exciting for MLB teams, their fans, and fantasy baseball managers. Prospects can emerge to become superstars, and help propel an MLB franchise or fantasy baseball team to a championship. Below in this article you will find my […]

Top 250 Fantasy Baseball Prospects Rankings for Dynasty Leagues

Welcome back RotoBallers, to another edition of our dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings. Below in this article, you will find our preliminary list of the top 250 MLB prospect rankings for fantasy baseball dynasty leagues ahead of the 2023 MLB season. We will be updating these rankings all season long so stay tuned. Prospects are […]