
Introducing the RotoBaller Points League Ranker Tool
Its time to shine some love down on point league players and help you crush your leagues with easy to understand and easy to leverage information that will put you streets ahead of the average competition. That's right, you over there who was thrilled last year to draft Ronald Acuna Jr. in the first round […]

MLB Spring Training Notebook - Injuries, Risers, and Fallers (3/9/20)
Welcome to the Spring Training Notebook for March 9, 2020, where we'll dive into a few of the bigger stories around Major League Baseball's Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues. As we head through the thick of Spring Training 2020, players are starting to separate themselves in the eyes of their organizations with hopes of making the […]

Dee Gordon Goes Hitless In Loss
Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon went hitless in all three plate appearances (one strikeout) during the loss to the Giants on Sunday. Despite his inefficient play in this one, the veteran has played relatively well this spring, racking up four hits (two doubles) on 15 at-bats to go along with three runs and three […]

Nicky Lopez Smacks Two More Hits
Kansas City Royals second baseman Nicky Lopez knocked a couple more singles against the Reds on Saturday, raising his spring average up to .316. Lopez has now performed well in back-to-back springs, but he struggled last season when he got the opportunity to face regular season pitching. The 25-year-old is most valued for his batting […]

Joining the Launch Angle Revolution: Potential Power Risers
Launch angle has become perhaps the trendiest stat in all of fantasy baseball. If you turn on any podcast, you hear analysts mentioning that "if a player could only increase his launch angle, he could be a stud" (cough - Yandy Diaz - cough). Often, I think this analysis is oversimplified. Launch angle is obviously […]

Tim Lopes Solid Once Again
Seattle Mariners infielder Tim Lopes picked up two hits during the loss to the Oakland Athletics on Saturday. He also added a run. The 25-year-old has been solid this spring, racking up 10 hits (five doubles) on 20 at-bats to go along with seven RBI, while striking out only three times. With Shed Long struggling […]

Shed Long Continues Miserable Spring
Seattle Mariners second baseman Shed Long went 0-for-3 during the loss to the Athletics on Saturday. Long hasn't impressed during Cactus League play thus far and is currently batting only .167 to go along with seven strikeouts (24 at-bats). With the solid play of Tim Lopes, who is sporting an impressive .500 average, fantasy managers […]

Keston Hiura Hits Third Homer Of Spring
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Keston Hiura hit his third home run of the spring in Friday's game against the Giants. He has gone 6-for-16 (.375) over seven games thus far. He has only struck out four times, which is a very promising sign, albeit a small sample size. Cutting strikeouts will be a key for Hiura moving […]

2020 Fantasy Baseball Busts - RotoBaller Staff Picks
As you prepare for fantasy baseball drafts in 2020, it's crucial that you avoid the dreaded bust who could sink your team. As we did with sleepers, our staff came together to share their thoughts on preseason ADP values, this time on their least favorite picks. While you've likely heard some of these names already […]

Domingo Leyba Receives 80-Game Suspension
Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Domingo Leyba received an 80-game suspension on Friday after testing positive for Boldenone, which is in violation of the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. Leyba is ranked as the team's No. 30 prospect and has the skills to become a solid utility player for the Snakes at the major league level, but […]

Kolten Wong Shaping Up to Hit First
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong seems set to be the team's leadoff hitter. While there hasn't been an official announcement by the team just yet, Wong has hit at the top of the order in six of his seven Grapefruit League starts, and manager Mike Shildt said batting first is, "a good spot […]

Garrett Hampson (2B/OF, COL) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~160s CURRENT ADP: ~175 overall ANALYSIS: Garrett Hampson had a disappointing 2019 campaign hitting just .247-8-27-40-15 in 299 at-bats, but the 25-year old seemed to figure things out late in the season. In September, Hampson hit .318 with five home runs and nine steals in just 88 at-bats. With elite speed […]

MLB Spring Training Notebook - Injuries, Risers, Position Battles (3/6/20)
Welcome to the first edition of our Spring Training Notebook, where we'll dive into a few of the bigger stories around Major League Baseball's Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues. As we head through the thick of Spring Training 2020, players are starting to separate themselves in the eyes of their organizations with hopes of making the […]

Outfield and Catcher ADP Debates: Fantasy Baseball 2020 ADP Analysis
Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2020 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, every weekday afternoon from 1-2 PM ET and Saturday nights from 9-11 PM […]

Late-Round Values and Fliers for Stolen Bases (Premium Content)
There is so much more of a fantasy baseball focus on stolen bases over the past few seasons. Specialists in the category such as Billy Hamilton and Mallex Smith have become highly sought after, only to burn owners because they didn’t do much in other categories. More to the point, there is much speculation whether […]

Using Expected Draft Values to Find Over and Undervalued Speed Hitters
A couple weeks ago, we introduced our Expected Draft Values and explained how they would help us identify both over and undervalued players of all types. Power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, with pitchers as well. Today, we'll look at four "speed" players as identified by our site projections. Stay tuned over the […]

WPC+ Videocast: TGFBI Expert League Analysis
Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut review their draft boards and ADP for The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational (TGFBI) expert league. They share their strategies, discuss which picks were most surprising, and explain how this information can help you in your home league draft! Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all […]

2020 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - RotoBaller Staff Picks
As the 2020 MLB season approaches, it's time for the RotoBaller staff to reveal their favorite preseason sleepers. We recently asked some of our fantasy baseball writers to get their take on which hitters and pitchers they are targeting the most in the later rounds of fantasy drafts. While you've likely heard some of these […]

Brendan Rodgers Serves As DH Thursday
Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) made his Cactus League debut on Thursday as the designated hitter and went 2-for-3. Rodgers, who had shoulder surgery last July, is hoping to be able to play the field next week. Initially projected to be out until May, Rodgers has been healing quickly. However, Hampson must produce […]

Cavan Biggio (2B, TOR) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~105-120 CURRENT ADP: ~132 overall ANALYSIS: Cavan Biggio was selected by Toronto in the fifth round of the 2016 Amateur Draft. In 2019, he looked stellar at Triple-A, slashing .312/.448/.514, earning a promotion to the majors in late May. The 24-year-old quickly moved from the bottom of the lineup to the […]

Nick Solak (2B/3B/OF, TEX) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~260 CURRENT ADP: ~290 overall ANALYSIS: Nick Solak played a total of 33 games with the Rangers last year, where he slashed .293/.393/.491 with five home runs, 17 RBI, 19 runs scored, and two stolen bases in just 116 at-bats. Currently, Rougned Odor is listed as the starter on the depth chart, but he could be […]

White Sox Extend Yoan Moncada
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada has agreed to a five-year extension to remain with the club. The new deal could potentially buy out two years of free agency. Moncada, 24, was once the top prospect in baseball and is coming off of a breakout 2019 season. The White Sox strong offseason continues and […]

Chris Taylor Could Rejoin Lineup On Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Chris Taylor (shoulder) may return to the starting lineup on Friday, according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com. This news comes after a report that Taylor had recently suffered a setback in his recovery process. If the 29-year-old plays on Friday, or sometime relatively soon, it would suggest he will be ready […]

Shortstop & Third Base ADP Debates: Fantasy Baseball 2020 ADP Analysis
Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2020 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, every weekday afternoon from 1-2 PM ET and Saturday nights from 9-11 PM […]

ADP Reflections - Middle Infielders
With spring training underway and the start of the MLB season less than one month away, fantasy baseball draft preparation season is in full swing. As the MLB season draws near, player ADPs will shift as expectations change and more drafts are completed. Drafting early leaves more room for injuries to hurt fantasy teams, but […]

2020 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Nick Solak
The Texas Rangers finished the 2019 season with a record 0f 78-84, which was good for a third-place finish in the American League West. The finish was actually above pre-season expectations and now has the team looking to make a push forward in 2020. The Rangers have plenty of youth and have brought in the […]

The 10 Commandments of Auction Drafts
As I've said before, there is no one right way to play fantasy baseball, but auction drafts are the closest you can get. As opposed to the more popular but less fun snake draft, in an auction you can acquire the rights to literally any player you want in the game. You don't have to […]

Rougned Odor Hits Second Spring Home Run
Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor kick-started a six-run rally against the Colorado Rockies with a two-run home run on Wednesday. After striking out and grounding out in his first two at-bats, Odor hit Daniel Bard's pitch over the fences and drove in Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the bottom of the sixth inning. The second baseman […]

Chris Taylor Suffers Recovery Setback
Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Chris Taylor (shoulder) encountered a setback in his recovery process, and he will not play until he is back to 100 percent health, according to manager Dave Roberts. The team does not consider the ailment to be a long-term issue, and Taylor may be available for Opening Day. The 29-year-old's […]

Tommy La Stella Scratched From Lineup
Los Angeles Angels second baseman Tommy La Stella (back) was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday. La Stella is dealing with back stiffness and the team is taking a cautious approach with Opening Day still weeks away. The Angels are counting on La Stella to be their leadoff man this season and jump-start a revamped […]