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Eduardo Rodriguez Will Open On Injured List
Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (lat) has a left-lat strain and is going to be shut down from throwing, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Rodriguez will open the regular season next week on the injured list. The 30-year-old veteran southpaw left his Cactus League outing early on Tuesday with the lat injury and will now... Read More
CBS Undervalued and Overvalued Picks - Fantasy Baseball ADP Advantages for Drafts
When looking at certain fantasy baseball players' worth, one area to look at is the average draft position (ADP). While you will want to keep your league settings in mind while trying to grasp how other managers are drafting, looking at a player's ADP can give you a hint of where to try to target... Read More
Diamondbacks Release Elvis Andrus
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Friday that they released infielder Elvis Andrus. The team also optioned left-hander Andrew Saalfran and outfielder Pavin Smith to Triple-A Reno and reassigned left-hander Jose Castillo to minor-league camp. Andrus was in camp with the Diamondbacks as infield depth, mainly behind Geraldo Perdomo at shortstop, but the 35-year-old veteran will... Read More
Undervalued Second Basemen to Outperform ADP for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)
The second base position has some elite options at the start of fantasy drafts this year. Mookie Betts, Ozzie Albies, Marcus Semien, and Jose Altuve are all going within the first three rounds. Betts is the most valuable of the bunch since he is going top five in almost every draft. After that, Albies is... Read More
Top Fantasy Baseball Sleeper and Value Picks to Crush RIVAL Best Ball
The 2024 fantasy baseball season is right around the corner but season-long best ball drafts are still in full swing right up until Opening Day. Fantasy baseball best ball formats are an excellent way to get get the experience of drafting without the hassle of in-season management. RIVAL Fantasy is one of the best formats... Read More
5 Bounce-Back Fantasy Baseball Outfield Candidates in 2024
Baseball is an interesting sport. It can be kind to players one year and cruel the next. That would be the case for these five outfielders who had diminished offensive production in 2023. Therefore, in 2024, they are looking to bounce back in a big way for their respective clubs. For some, injuries may have... Read More
Closers and Relief Pitchers to Bounce Back for 2024 Fantasy Baseball
For the last three seasons, I have written the Bullpen Report here at RotoBaller. If you are unfamiliar, the article follows bullpens throughout the season to not only get ahead of closer changes but to identify those non-full-time closers that can be useful in fantasy baseball. So when this article was up for grabs, it... Read More
Top 40 Catcher (C) Fantasy Baseball Rankings - March Updates
Hey, RotoBallers! The fantasy baseball offseason is almost over, as Opening Day is less than a week away. Catchers, for the first time in a while, will have plenty of good fantasy options to choose from in upcoming fantasy drafts. Especially if you are in a single-catcher league, fantasy managers can afford to wait until... Read More
Top 70 Shortstop (SS) Fantasy Baseball Rankings - March Updates
Hey, RotoBallers! We are less than a week away from Opening Day! It's an exciting time for baseball fans as an entire season lies ahead. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball rankings to help you win your leagues. Today, we will look at our MLB team's updated 2024 fantasy baseball shortstop rankings,... Read More
Top 225 Starting Pitcher (SP) Fantasy Baseball Rankings - March Updates
Hey, RotoBallers! Spring training is here, and it's an exciting time for baseball fans. We have been constantly updating our rankings and publishing articles all off-season to help you prepare and crush your upcoming fantasy baseball drafts. Today, we will review our MLB team's updated 2024 fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, recently updated for March.... Read More
Top 170 Relief Pitcher (RP) Fantasy Baseball Rankings - March Updates
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more fantasy baseball rankings. Saves are one of the most volatile categories in fantasy baseball. Injuries to top fantasy baseball closers, Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Devin Williams and Minnesota Twins right-hander Jhoan Duran, have made the elite relief pitcher pool shrink more, as Josh Hader is the only reliever in the top... Read More
Top 175 Outfield (OF) Fantasy Baseball Rankings - March Updates
Hey, RotoBallers! As the fantasy baseball offseason ramps up, there is only a week left of spring training. The countdown is on, as we are a few days away from Opening Day. Today, we will review our MLB team's updated 2024 fantasy baseball outfield rankings, recently updated for March. Plenty of news and notes regarding... Read More
Top 75 First Base (1B) Fantasy Baseball Rankings - March Updates
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more fantasy baseball rankings. Opening Day is a few days away, and it's a very exciting time for baseball fans. Looking for a first base or corner infield option for your fantasy team? We've you covered with our MLB team's updated 2024 fantasy baseball first base rankings, recently updated for March.... Read More
Last But Not Least: Fifth Starters That Are Relevant in 2024 Fantasy Baseball
When we look at the projected fifth starter across 30 MLB teams, it's quite a diverse group ranging from rookies to retreads and everything in between. Some of these pitchers are temporary placeholders for other injured starters, while others stand a better chance of lasting all season if their team has fewer options waiting on... Read More
Brandon Pfaadt Struggling In Limited Spring Action
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt has been roughed up in a small sample so far in Cactus League action. He's made just three outings and pitched a total of only 5 2/3 innings but has allowed seven earned runs on eight hits, including a homer, and one walk in that time while only striking out... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Kevin Gausman, Walker Buehler, Sonny Gray, Eduardo Rodriguez, Edward Cabrera, Braxton Garrett, and more
The MLB regular season has already begun, but the bulk of the fantasy baseball campaign is still ahead. In the heart of fantasy draft season, it's important to monitor the latest injury reports and updates around the league. We have you covered. Let's take a look at injured pitchers Kevin Gausman, Walker Buehler, Sonny Gray,... Read More
Christian Walker Hits First Home Run Of Spring
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a Cactus League matchup versus the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. His homer would be the first this spring for the slugger. He now has four RBI this spring with a .290 batting average over 31 at-bats. Walker year in and year... Read More
Eduardo Rodriguez Still Feeling Tightness, May Undergo MRI
Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (lat) was still feeling some tightness in his left lat on Wednesday after being pulled from his Cactus League outing on Tuesday night, although the tightness wasn't as bad as Tuesday evening, according to manager Torey Lovullo. The D-backs have talked about the possibility of having Rodriguez undergo an MRI... Read More
Randal Grichuk Progressing
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Randal Grichuk (ankle) is likely to begin the season on the 10-day injured list after undergoing ankle surgery to remove bone spurs in January. The Diamondbacks have not ruled the veteran out for Opening Day, but he has yet to appear in any Cactus League games to this point. Manager Torey Lovullo... Read More
Finding Homers and Strikeouts Throughout Fantasy Baseball Drafts
Throughout your fantasy baseball drafts, you will likely need to find certain categories as the draft progresses. To help you fill in those gaps, we're going to look at a dozen players who will help in home runs and strikeouts. These 12 players are all currently going after the midway point of standard 12-team drafts.... Read More
Eduardo Rodriguez Exits Game Early With Lat Tightness
Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (lat) was removed from his Cactus League start against the Chicago Cubs after one inning on Tuesday due to left-lat tightness. Lat injuries usually are bad news for pitchers, but we'll have to wait and see what the Diamondbacks say about E-Rod's status on Wednesday. But with Opening Day just... Read More
League Winning Starting Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets (2024)
We are entering the final stretch of the draft season with only a little over a week until the official opening day of the 2024 MLB season. Maybe you've already drafted, but for those of you who still have drafts this week or next, I have some final thoughts on pitchers that I am posting... Read More
Reviewing Recent Cy Young Finalists (NL Edition) - Starting Pitcher Outlooks for 2024
The three 2023 NL Cy Young finalists were Blake Snell of the Padres, Logan Webb of the Giants, and Zac Gallen of the Diamondbacks. In 2022, Sandy Alcantara took home the trophy, while Max Fried and Julio Urias were the runners-up. In this article, I will break down the seasons of each finalist in the... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (3/20/24): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Tuesday and happy 2024 MLB season, RotoBallers! After a long winter and Spring Training, it's finally time for the games to count. Los Angeles and San Diego start the season with a two-game swing in South Korea. With only one game per day to kick off the year, we are looking at a couple... Read More
Mid-Round First Base (1B) Fantasy Baseball Draft Values And Targets In 2024
Welcome officially to the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Spring training is in full force, and fantasy managers are gearing up for another exciting season in the MLB. Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone is looking to draft players who can provide a great return on value. You can start taking calculated risks... Read More
Zac Gallen Gets Opening Day Nod
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced Monday that starting pitcher Zac Gallen will be the team's Opening Day starter. This will be the second consecutive season that the 28-year-old has earned the honor. Gallen will get a favorable matchup against the Rockies at home. He put forth another strong season in 2023, going 17-9 with a 3.47... Read More
Merrill Kelly Has Stellar Outing
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly continued his stellar spring during Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The right-hander threw 3 1/3 scoreless innings while allowing four hits and striking out seven batters. The 35-year-old hasn't allowed a run in two of his first three outings this spring. The hope is that these outings carry... Read More
Dynasty Crystal Ball - Projecting the Top Fantasy Baseball Hitters for 2027
It's always fun to look ahead in the fantasy baseball world. With dynasty leagues, looking ahead is especially important, as you always need to have one eye on the present and one eye on the future. That can sometimes be hard to do, but remember, every move you make in dynasty has a short-term impact... Read More
Gabriel Moreno - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 159 CURRENT ADP: ~166 ANALYSIS: Gabriel Moreno will enter his second full MLB season in 2024, and he is one of my favorite sleeper picks in the later rounds. Moreno showed a lot of promise all around the diamond last year, which included winning a Gold Glove and hitting... Read More
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... Read More
