Jace Peterson Returns On Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Jace Peterson (wrist) returned to the team's Cactus League lineup on Monday, starting at third base and batting second in the lineup. Peterson is making his return after being held out of spring training action for almost a week due to inflammation in his right wrist, but the 33-year-old veteran is feeling […]

Gabriel Moreno Launches First Spring Homer

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno went 2-for-3 with a double, home run, and an additional run scored in Sunday's 10-4 spring loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Moreno launched a 400-foot shot off Freddy Peralta in the third inning for his first spring homer. The 24-year-old is off to a solid start this spring, hitting .300 […]

Elvis Andrus Joins Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have brought in shortstop Elvis Andrus on a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. On paper, Andrus doesn't exactly fit in the overcrowded D-Backs infield. Geraldo Perdomo has already been named the starting shortstop. It won't be long before top prospect Jordan Lawlar is in the mix as well. […]

Top 250 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospects Rankings (February 2024 Update)

We're back, RotoBallers, for the February 2024 update of our MLB team's dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings for the 2024 season. We're now into 2024 with an eye on the upcoming year, and moves by MLB teams have begun to shape how we look at prospects. This list adds a half-dozen 2024 international signees who […]

Outfield: Overvalued/Undervalued For Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues

The outfield position has plenty of stars going early in fantasy baseball drafts this year, including consensus No. 1 overall pick Ronald Acuna Jr. Mookie Betts, Corbin Carroll, Kyle Tucker, Julio Rodriguez, Juan Soto, and Aaron Judge are also some other outfielders going within the first 15 picks of drafts in 2024. That list doesn't […]

How To Use MLB Prospect Rankings Lists to Win Fantasy Baseball Leagues

There are many excellent sources to get prospect information for MLB fantasy leagues. Some, like Baseball America, have been putting together prospect lists for 30+ years. Others are fairly new to the game but have excellent writers and evaluators to offer plenty of insight. What does all of that mean for your fantasy league, though? […]

Christian Walker Has Right-Hand Contusion

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (hand) has been diagnosed with a right-hand contusion after being hit by a pitch on his hand and leaving Thursday's Cactus League game early against the San Francisco Giants. Apparently X-rays came back negative on Walker's hand after he was hit by a pitch, so he should be considered […]

Christian Walker Leaves Early After Being Hit By Pitch

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (hand) left the team's Cactus League game early on Thursday against the San Francisco Giants after being hit on the hand by a pitch. He'll presumably be taken for X-rays, and we'll have the results of those X-rays when they become available. Hopefully, the 32-year-old avoids any breaks in […]

Eugenio Suarez Scratched With Side Tightness

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (side) was scratched from Thursday's Cactus League contest against the San Francisco Giants with left-side tightness, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Suarez is considered day-to-day. Suarez's injury doesn't seem too serious, so hopefully he'll be back in spring training action by the weekend. In his place, Blaze Alexander got […]

Joc Pederson Back In Cactus League Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder/designated hitter Joc Pederson (personal) is back in the team's Cactus League lineup on Thursday, starting in left field and hitting fifth against the San Francisco Giants. Pederson was scratched from the spring training lineup on Tuesday because he had to attend to a personal matter, but he's back out on the field […]

Ketel Marte Stays Hot, Collects Two More Hits Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte went 2-for-3 with a single, a triple, and a run scored in Tuesday's 10-3 Cactus League loss to the Texas Rangers. That makes it three straight spring games with a hit for Marte, going 5-for-7 (.714) with a walk and he's also been hit by a pitch (.778 OBP). […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Justin Verlander, Walker Buehler, Matt Brash, Robert Stephenson, and more

The 2024 MLB season hasn't started yet, but there are already injury concerns for top hurlers ahead of the new campaign. With fantasy baseball drafts in full swing, these bumps and bruises are sure to have an impact on a few stud pitchers' ADPs. Let's take a look at injured pitchers Justin Verlander, Walker Buehler, […]

Starting Pitchers Values To Outperform ADP For Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)

The goal of your fantasy baseball draft every year is to try to find value in the early, middle, and late rounds. And there is probably no position that is more volatile than starting pitchers, as one arm injury can derail an entire season for a top pick, and a pitcher picked late in the […]

Top 10 Shortstop Prospect Rankings for Dynasty Fantasy Baseball (2024)

Can we all admit that the shortstop position is the sexiest on the field? Who didn't want to play shortstop when we were playing in Little League for the school team when we were growing up? Most of the best athletes wind up at the shortstop position, and you usually see plenty of names from […]

Biggest Starting Pitcher Fallers (K-BB%) - Use Caution for Fantasy Baseball Drafts

In an age when we have a way to quantify just about anything that a baseball player can do on the field, one statistic that you'll find most analysts taking to heart when it comes to pitchers is their strikeout-to-walk ratio (K-BB%). It is often regarded as one of the most important and predictive statistics […]

Joc Pederson Scratched For Personal Reasons

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder/designated hitter Joc Pederson was scratched from Tuesday's Cactus League contest for personal reasons, but he'll be back in spring training action in a couple of days, according to manager Torey Lovullo. There is really nothing for fantasy managers to worry about here. The 31-year-old veteran left-handed slugger comes to Arizona after a […]

MLB Teams Set For A Return To The Playoffs in 2024

Twelve teams made the Major League Baseball playoffs in 2023. If history repeats itself, all twelve teams will not return to the postseason in 2024. The Baltimore Orioles and Houston Astros were the top two seeds in the American League, while the Minnesota Twins, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, and Toronto Blue Jays also made […]

Top 100 FYPD Prospects for Fantasy Baseball First-Year Player Drafts (February 2024)

The final update of the First-Year Player Draft rankings is just in time for peak FYPD draft season. This update adds in a half-dozen signees from the January 15 international class along with updating the teams for a few former Japanese players who signed this offseason with an MLB club and a player who was […]

4 Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers (2024)

MLB spring training has finally arrived and with games beginning soon, questions will start to be answered regarding each club's roster. Finalizing the starting rotation is perhaps the most important issue to tackle during the spring and typically provides the most ongoing battles for a roster spot. The four pitchers listed below will likely end […]

K-BB% Winners and Losers - Starting Pitcher Picks for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)

Strikeouts and walks play a pivotal role in nearly every scoring format of fantasy baseball. In points leagues, that tends to be a direct effect of points for strikeouts and subtractions for walks. In leagues with category-based scoring, strikeouts (sometimes per nine innings) is a common category, with walks often incorporated into something like WHIP. […]

Alek Thomas Dealing With Wrist Soreness

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas (wrist) is dealing with wrist soreness that kept him out of the team's Cactus League lineup on Monday. He has been tracking pitches during live batting practice sessions without swinging in the meantime, and manager Torey Lovullo said the concern is minimal and that Thomas could have played on Monday, […]

Corbin Carroll Makes Spring Training Debut Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll made his spring debut on Saturday during a 6-2 Cactus League win over the Colorado Rockies. The reigning NL Rookie of the Year was not a factor, however, going hitless in two at-bats and drawing a walk in his third plate appearance. He was then taken out for a pinch […]

Ten Tips: How To Win Fantasy Baseball Snake Drafts

As we prepare to head into the bulk of drafting season, it’s time to lug out the spreadsheets with all of our projections, dive into whichever periodicals you prefer, and come up with this year’s sleepers and top picks. On top of this preparation, however, it’s easy to lose sight of the focus needed to […]

Pitcher Statcast: Using Sabermetrics for 2024 Fantasy Baseball

Statcast metrics such as Barrels and Brls/BBE are great ways to evaluate a fantasy baseball batter's performance, so it is only natural to assume that the metrics would be predictive for pitchers as well. As much as batters want to hit a Barrel every time, pitchers want to avoid them at all costs. Yet, there […]

Top 200 Infield Fantasy Baseball Rankings (February Updates)

Howdy RotoBallers! Baseball is officially back! Spring training games are being played, and in about 30 days, the 2024 baseball season will begin. We are back with more fantasy baseball rankings to help crush your league. We have recently published rankings articles for each position, including middle and corner infielders. Some league formats don't require […]

First Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Tiers, Analysis - Roto Leagues (2024)

Spring training is finally here, so there is no better time than now to prep for your fantasy draft. First base has long been relied on to contribute more than their fair share to a team’s statistics. This year, the field is loaded at the top, but there is some great value to be found […]

Tommy Henry Made Mechanical Tweaks In The Offseason

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Tommy Henry, who looked sharp in the team's Cactus League opener on Friday against the Colorado Rockies, focused on his hips and making his front side more sturdy in the offseason. It allows his release point to come out more consistently, and the positioning of it puts more stress on the bigger […]

Top 50 Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Rankings (February Updates)

Howdy RotoBallers! Opening Day is about 30 days away, and it's time to start prepping for your upcoming fantasy baseball drafts. We are back with more fantasy baseball rankings to help you crush your leagues. Today, we will cover our MLB team's updated 2024 fantasy baseball shortstop rankings recently updated for February. Below are the latest […]

Top 50 Second Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings (February Updates)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more fantasy baseball rankings! Pitchers and catchers are reporting while Opening Day is right around the corner. It's an exciting time for fantasy managers, with an entire baseball season ahead. We are here to help you build those league-winning rosters with our MLB team's updated 2024 fantasy baseball second base rankings, […]

Top 150 Relief Pitcher and Closer Fantasy Baseball Rankings (February Updates)

Hey, RotoBallers! It's an exciting time for fantasy baseball, with spring training starting soon and Opening Day approaching. We are back with more fantasy baseball rankings. Saves are one of the most volatile categories in fantasy baseball. We are here to help you sort it all out and make those crucial draft decisions with our […]