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... Read More

Chase DeLauter Doesn't Make Opening Day Roster

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter did not make the team's Opening Day roster out of spring training despite hitting .520 with four home runs and 13 RBI in 13 Cactus League games. The 22-year-old was the 16th overall pick in 2022 out of James Madison and hit .355/.417/.528 with a .945 OPS, five home... Read More

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... Read More

Dylan Carlson Not Playing Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (shoulder) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's exhibition game in Arizona against the Chicago Cubs, but shortstop Brandon Crawford (wrist) has returned after being hit by a pitch recently. Crawford is starting at shortstop and batting eighth. Carlson injured his left shoulder in Monday's Cactus League game... Read More

Anthony Volpe, Elly De La Cruz, Andrew Abbott: Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis (2024)

Although Opening Day kicks off the 2024 MLB season on Thursday, many fantasy baseball drafts still have yet to take place. Waiting until the last minute to draft gives fantasy managers the latest information and updates, so it's time to take a look at three intriguing draft targets. Anthony Volpe, Elly De La Cruz, and... Read More

Seiya Suzuki Rips Two More Home Runs Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki blasted a pair of home runs on Monday in a 6-3 Cactus League loss to the Cardinals. It was the second time this spring he's had a multi-HR game, and he's got six home runs total in Cactus League action. Overall, the 29-year-old is batting .459 (17-for-37) with five doubles,... Read More

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,... Read More

Tyler O'Neill Hits Second Spring Home Run Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill went yard for the second time this spring on Monday in a 9-2 Grapefruit League win over the Rangers. It was a solo shot and his only hit of the day, although he also drew a walk. O'Neill has been battling a calf injury all spring, but has played... Read More

4 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers for 2024 Drafts

Major League Baseball season is just around the corner. Opening Day is fast approaching and fantasy baseball managers are counting the seconds until their league drafts. That means preparation has begun, and it's time to get ready. Who are the players in this year's drafts that you're not thinking about drafting, but should? Who are... Read More

Five Injured Players To Stash for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)

With less than a week until Opening Day, several top players find themselves sidelined due to injuries. As a result, they're falling much deeper into fantasy drafts. Even though these players won't be healthy right away, stashing them could provide a significant boost to your fantasy team later on. For those unfamiliar with the strategy,... Read More

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... Read More

Oscar Gonzalez Suffers Right Orbital Fracture

New York Yankees outfielder Oscar Gonzalez (face) suffered a right orbital fracture during Monday's 8-5 exhibition game loss to the Diablos Rojos, per the Athletic's Brendan Kuty. The 26-year-old was taken to the hospital after fouling a ball off his face. While manager Aaron Boone announced earlier in the day that Gonzalez had been re-assigned... Read More

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... Read More

Randal Grichuk A Good Bet To Open On Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo stopped short of saying that outfielder Randal Grichuk (ankle) will open the year on the injured list, but the skipper left little doubt. Lovullo said that Grichuk would be ready to serve as the designated hitter but that "just having a DH and not giving somebody a chance to play... Read More

Garrett Mitchell To Be Placed On Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (hand) is going to open the regular season on the injured list. This is a tough break after Mitchell recently underwent X-rays on his hand that swelled up on him. The X-rays revealed that Mitchell suffered a fracture in his left hand, which is going to cost him some time.... Read More

Daulton Varsho Scratched On Monday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho was scratched from Monday's Grapefruit League lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates to allow him to attend to a personal matter. Varsho wasn't around to close out the spring schedule, but he's expected to be back in the lineup for Opening Day on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The... Read More

Lars Nootbaar Making Good Progress

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (rib) took soft-toss swings on Sunday and Monday in camp without ill effects from the rib fractures on his left side. Nootbaar is slated to be the team's regular in left field in 2024, but he is going to open the 2024 regular season on the 10-day injured list... Read More

Dylan Carlson Injures His Shoulder Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (shoulder) is dealing with a "left-shoulder injury" after colliding with teammate Jordan Walker in Monday's exhibition contest against the Chicago Cubs, according to the team. The severity of Carlson's injury has not been determined yet, so fantasy managers will want to check back for more information either later tonight... Read More

Garrett Mitchell Feels Fine

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (hand) is scheduled for an X-rays on Monday on his hand after it swelled up a bit on Sunday after being jammed on a swing. Although the results of his X-rays aren't back yet, Mitchell said he feels fine and played catch with no issues on Monday. We'll have more... Read More

Esteury Ruiz Not Projected To Be A Starter

MLB.com's Martin Gallegos doesn't have outfielder Esteury Ruiz included in his projected Opening Day lineup, although he writes that the speedy outfielder should get plenty of at-bats this year. Instead, Gallegos has Lawrence Butler, JJ Bleday and Seth Brown starting from left to right across the outfield. Bleday figures to start the year as the... Read More

Alexander Canario Being Sent Down

The Chicago Cubs are sending outfield prospect Alexander Canario down to Triple-A Iowa to begin the 2024 season. Canario, the team's No. 14 prospect per MLB Pipeline, won't open the season in the big leagues for the first time in his career, but we expect to see the 23-year-old make at the major-league level at... Read More

Bryan Reynolds Dealing With Back Discomfort

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (back) has been held out for the last three days in spring training due to minor mid-back discomfort. Director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said that Reynolds will be fine and good to go for Opening Day this Thursday versus the Miami Marlins. The 29-year-old left-handed hitter won't finish off... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Sleepers Analysis - Christian Yelich, Carlos Rodon, CJ Abrams

The bulk of the 2024 MLB season is set to get underway, but fantasy baseball drafts will take place all the way up to the first pitch on Opening Day. There is still time to find and analyze which players are sleepers and which players have bust potential ahead of Thursday's action. Christian Yelich, Carlos... Read More

Nolan Jones Returns To Action Monday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones (knee) returned to the team's Cactus League lineup on Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers, starting in left field and batting second in the order. Jones had an injury score in spring training on Saturday when he was removed from the contest after fouling a pitch off his right knee, but... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Top Prospects - Hidden Gems to Watch for Outfielders

Winning in a fantasy baseball redraft league requires a nice blend of high-floor players and upside shots. While prospects do present more risk in a one-year setting like a redraft league, if they hit, they pay big dividends. The reward could be huge if these players get adequate playing time and perform. In my most... Read More

Late-Round Outfield (OF) Fantasy Baseball Draft Values And Targets In 2024

Welcome officially to the 2024 fantasy baseball season! 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 rounds is equally essential.... Read More

Failure to Launch: Decreasing Launch Angles for Fantasy Baseball

Prepare for lift-off, RotoBallers! It’s the most wonderful time of the year for fantasy baseball managers. We’re ready to shift gears from the Hot Stove as the cold winter days warm to spring training and Opening Day baseball, which means it's draft season, and also known as the best season! These guys didn't the memo... Read More

Myles Straw Clears Waivers, Sent To Triple-A Columbus

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Myles Straw has cleared waivers and accepted an assignment to Triple-A Columbus. Straw struggled mightily at the dish last year, slashing .238/.301/.297 with one home run and 20 steals across 518 PA. He will likely be called up when an injury happens, but the speedster is unlikely to have a role big... Read More

Bradley Zimmer Released By Rockies

Colorado Rockies outfielder Bradley Zimmer has been released by the organization on Sunday. This move is unsurprising after the Rockies acquired outfielder Jake Cave this weekend. There was no more room for Zimmer on the roster despite his solid play this spring. Zimmer was hitting .378 with one home run, four RBI, and four stolen... Read More

Nolan Jones Avoids Serious Injury, Should Still Play Opening Day

Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones fouled a ball off of his kneecap in Saturday's 6-2 Cactus League loss to the Reds. The 25-year-old said he felt numbness in his foot afterward, but today it is just a bruise. He believes he'll be ready for Opening Day and could even play in the final spring games.... Read More