Aaron Judge Doesn't Hit On The Field Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (abdomen, oblique) did not hit on the field at camp as scheduled on Monday. Judge did take part in outfield drills, though. Both the Yankees and Judge continue to downplay his injuries in spring training, but the longer he goes without returning to a Grapefruit League game, the more […]

Auction Draft Targets Under $10: Starting Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Auction Leagues (2024)

Welcome RotoBallers to our salary cap league strategy article targeting pitchers with an average auction value (AAV) of under $10. In the salary cap draft format, fantasy baseball managers are not bound by the rules and structure of the snake draft. The ability to put your money towards the players you prefer feels liberating. The […]

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

Welcome RotoBallers to our Yahoo fantasy baseball article about undervalued and overvalued players to draft in Yahoo leagues, based on their ADP and ranking. Average Draft Position (ADP) is often the guiding light for fantasy baseball draft strategy. While every league is different and may have a particularly aggressive or conservative group of owners when […]

ADP Champ or Chump: Jazz Chisholm Jr., Brandon Pfaadt, and Will Smith

As we approach peak fantasy baseball draft season, it's crunch time. You might think you know each player's value, but double-checking never hurts. We're back with three names of interest on draft day: Jazz Chisholm Jr., Brandon Pfaadt, and Will Smith. Chisholm was the cover athlete for MLB The Show 2023, Pfaadt looked like a […]

Points Leagues Early-Round Overvalued Picks for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (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. Fantasy baseball drafts (and their articles) are almost […]

2024 Fantasy Baseball Early-Round Overvalued List by Nick Mariano

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. Fantasy baseball drafts (and their articles) are almost […]

ATC Projections: Hitter Surprises and Concerns for Fantasy Baseball Drafts

Using the ATC projections, we have a few ways to find surprising players based on the projection systems. One way is to look at the projected auction values compared to the average draft position and see which players might be value selections. Value is a tricky word since we're (usually) discussing projected value based on […]

Key Late-Round Draft Targets - Expert Fantasy Baseball Picks Using EDV

Spring Training is underway, which means we're back with another year of the FSWA-award-nominated Expected Draft Values (EDV) series, where we look at historical data to identify overvalued and undervalued players of all types. Whether you're targeting power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, we've got you covered. We've hit the early and middle […]

Key Mid-Round Draft Targets - Expert Fantasy Baseball Picks Using EDV

Spring Training is underway, which means we're back with another year of the FSWA-award-nominated Expected Draft Values (EDV) series, where we look at historical data to identify overvalued and undervalued players of all types. Whether you're targeting power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, we've got you covered. It's time to head into the […]

5 Second-Year Hitters Ready to Break Out for Fantasy Baseball

Second-year players who excel in the big leagues attract attention every season as they use their rookie season experiences to refine their skills during the offseason and make significant strides in their sophomore year. By examining their 2023 stats, we can identify trends and areas for improvement, while projections from reputable sources such as Steamer, […]

Kyle Stowers Mashes Three Homers Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Kyle Stowers went 3-for-3 with three homers, three runs scored and four RBI in Sunday's tie against the Detroit Tigers. Stowers homered in each of his plate appearances as he continues to make a case for himself to make the big league roster. Given the logjam in the Orioles outfield, it seems […]

TJ Friedl Out At Least 3-4 Weeks With Fractured Wrist

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (wrist) will be re-assessed in three to four weeks after fracturing his wrist while diving for a ball on Saturday. Friedl will need some time off to allow the bone to heal, and then the team will see where he's at. At minimum, he will miss most of the season's […]

Breakout Hitters And Pitchers For Fantasy Baseball Drafts - AL Edition (2024)

"Breakout" is a common term used around the fantasy community during the draft season.   These players are usually fairly young and have just begun to scratch the surface of their professional careers.  They have also had a relatively high prospect pedigree, further raising their potential ceiling. The most important note about a "breakout" is that […]

Colton Cowser - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Draft Values (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 285 CURRENT ADP: ~435 ANALYSIS: Cowser has been one of the best hitters in the league this spring and is slashing .379/.793/1.293 with four home runs, nine RBI, and eight runs scored across 12 games. If Cedric Mullins II (hamstring) were to miss any regular season time, Cowser would […]

Tyler O'Neill Likely To Return On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill (calf) is likely to return to the starting lineup on Tuesday, according to manager Alex Cora. O'Neill has been plagued by calf issues twice during camp already. The Red Sox are going to take the cautious approach and hold him out until he's fully healthy. If he returns on […]

Tommy Pham Nearing Deal With Padres

The San Diego Padres are close to a deal with free-agent outfielder Tommy Pham, according to Bob Nightengale. The expectation is that it'll be a cheap one-year contract. The Padres could use the help in the outfield as this team does lack depth there. Currently, Jurickson Profar is penciled in as the everyday left fielder. […]

Ian Happ Back In Cactus League Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (hamstring) is serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff in the team's Cactus League game on Sunday versus the Texas Rangers. It will be Happ's first time in a spring game since Feb. 29 after he was held out for over two weeks due to a right-hamstring strain. Barring […]

Josh Lowe Dealing With Oblique Injury, To Open On Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique) is dealing with an oblique injury on Sunday and will start the 2024 regular season on the injured list. Just when Lowe was ready to return from left-hip inflammation, an oblique injury has cropped up that won't allow him to be on the team's Opening Day roster on […]

MJ Melendez Homers, Drives In Three On Saturday

Kansas City Royals outfielder MJ Melendez hit his second home run of the spring on Saturday in a 7-6 Cactus League loss to the Cubs. Melendez went 2-for-4 in the contest, with a double, home run, three RBI, and one run scored. He was also caught trying to steal third base. The Royals' leadoff hitter […]

Every MLB Team's All-Time Home Run Leader

The home run stands out as one of the most electrifying plays in sports. Since the days when Babe Ruth revolutionized baseball with his long ball prowess, fans have been fascinated and left in awe of sluggers who can go deep. Across baseball's deep history, we've seen all sorts of power hitters... from those who […]

Spencer Jones Blasts Two More Home Runs Saturday

New York Yankees prospect Spencer Jones hit a pair of home runs on Saturday in a 9-1 Spring Breakout win over the Blue Jays' prospects. The Yankees' second-ranked prospect per MLB.com went 3-for-4 on the day with four RBI and two runs scored. Jones has been showcasing his prodigious power all spring, including a majestic, […]

Juan Soto is the Second Best Player in 2024 Fantasy Baseball

I have played fantasy baseball for over 15 years. Never before have I seen a player have a stranglehold on the 1.01 pick like Ronald Acuna Jr. Well, outside of that one day when he had a knee injury scare.  While he is undoubtedly the first pick, there are several names you will hear in […]

Giancarlo Stanton Crushes First Home Run Of Spring

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton clobbered his first home run of the spring on Saturday in a 10-9 Grapefruit League win over the Blue Jays. The 34-year-old demolished a 1-0 fastball from Jays pitcher Paolo Espino and finished the day 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a run scored. It took Stanton […]

Jack Suwinski Homers, Continues To Rake This Spring

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jack Suwinski went 3-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 4-2 spring win over the Atlanta Braves. Suwinski took Charlie Morton deep in the first inning to put the Pirates on the scoreboard. It was his fourth home run of the spring. The 25-year-old is slashing .324/.361/.765 with four home runs, […]

Randy Arozarena Blasts Two Home Runs On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 2-for-2 with two home runs in Saturday's 6-5 spring loss to the Minnesota Twins. Arozarena took Pablo Lopez deep in the first and fourth innings of Saturday's loss. The 29-year-old is looking to produce his fourth straight 20/20 season in 2024. He slashed 254/.364/.425 with 23 home runs, […]

Taylor Ward Hits First Spring Homer

Los Angeles outfielder Taylor Ward went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 4-3 spring loss to the Chicago Cubs. Ward took Keegan Thompson deep in the bottom of the sixth inning for his first home run of spring training. The 30-year-old has had a solid spring, slashing .286/.375/.457 with a home run, six […]

Seiya Suzuki Hits Two Homers On Saturday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki continued his blistering spring training with two home runs on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals. He went 3-for-3 with two home runs, three RBI, and three runs scored in Saturday's 7-6 spring win over the Royals. Suzuki is having a fantastic spring, hitting a .440 batting average and a 1.401 […]

TJ Friedl Sprains Wrist In Saturday's Game

Cincinnati Reds' outfielder TJ Friedl (wrist) suffered a sprained wrist in the second inning of Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The injury happened as the 28-year-old dove for a ball and appeared to roll up on his wrist. There is no current timeline for Friedl's recovery, which jeopardizes his status for Opening Day. Though Friedl […]

James Wood Scratched From Saturday's Lineup

Washington Nationals top prospect James Wood (wrist) was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals after his bat handle hit his right wrist on a check-swing Friday. According to Nationals manager Davey Martinez, Woods is fine, and the team wanted to give him a day off. "He feels totally fine," said Martinez. The […]

Miguel Vargas Optioned To Triple-A

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned second baseman/outfielder Miguel Vargas to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday. Vargas is currently in South Korea with the team but won't be active in the Seoul Series against the San Diego Padres. Vargas was not likely to claim a starting position with Los Angeles this season after being moved from second base […]