How To Prep for Fantasy Baseball Drafts - The Do's and Don'ts

We are nearing the end of winter here in the Midwest. This morning, the sun is shining, the coffee is hot and flavorful, and people are preparing their chore lists for the day. But not us. We are continuing the preparations for the coming fantasy baseball season. Draft season is in full swing for many […]

Top 75 Second Base (2B) Fantasy Baseball Rankings - March Updates

Howdy RotoBallers! The Seoul Series between the Dodgers versus the Padres starts soon, and Opening Day is less than two weeks away. Here at RotoBall HQ, we have been providing updated fantasy baseball rankings and articles on a daily basis up until the start of the season. Today, we will review our MLB team's updated […]

2025 Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball: Top 10 Projected Future Prospects

In the dynasty world, you always have to keep one eye on the present and one eye on the future. We need to be focusing on our team in the present, of course, but also keeping in mind the impact our moves could have on the future. When it comes to prospects, part of that […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Devin Williams, Gerrit Cole, Eury Perez, Kodai Senga, Gavin Williams, and more

Opening Day is just two weeks away, meaning the MLB season will be here before we know it. That also means fantasy baseball drafts are in full force, and as always, injuries are already a challenge in the preseason. Many key hurlers are dealing with bumps and bruises before the season kicks off. Let's take […]

Red Sox Could Consider Using Ceddanne Rafaela At Second Base

Since the start of camp, the Boston Red Sox said they regarded Ceddanne Rafaela as a center fielder only. However, manager Alex Cora on Wednesday sounded ready to at least consider the possibility of using Rafaela at second base. Rafaela is an elite defender at both shortstop and center field, but he hasn't played much […]

Rob Refsnyder Dealing With Fractured Toe

Boston Red Sox outfielder Rob Refsnyder (toe) suffered a fractured left pinkie toe when he was hit by a pitch in a Grapefruit League game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. The Red Sox haven't put a timetable on Refsnyder's recovery from his fractured toe, but with Opening Day just several weeks away, the […]

Lucas Giolito Has Successful Elbow Surgery

Boston Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito (elbow) had successful right-elbow UCL repair with internal brace on Tuesday. The procedure was performed by Dr. Jeffrey Dugas at the Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Giolito will miss all of the 2024 season as a result, but it's still considered good news overall, as […]

Fact or Fiction? Determining Whether Starting Pitchers Equal Quarterbacks In Fantasy Using "Teams In A Vacuum" Concept

Do starting pitchers equal quarterbacks when it comes to fantasy sports? In the days of Peyton Manning, there was always a single quarterback in the first-round rankings just like Spencer Strider today. The second-round rankings had Drew Brees and Tony Romo represented in this year’s baseball rankings by Gerrit Cole and Corbin Burnes. But in […]

3 Overvalued Closers: Bust Candidates for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)

Relief pitcher is one of the trickier positions to determine fantasy baseball value given the volatility of the position and the limited ways it can provide fantasy output. Generally speaking, relief pitchers are only valuable in most fantasy leagues if they serve as the closer for their team. There are exceptions depending on league type, […]

Rob Refsnyder Has Crack In His Toe

Boston Red Sox outfielder Rob Refsnyder (toe) was hit by a pitch on his left foot in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the St. Louis Cardinals, and he said he has a crack in his small toe. It sounds like Refsnyder is dealing with a fracture in his toe, which isn't serious, but there's a […]

Kenley Jansen Expected To Make Spring Debut Friday

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen's (lat) live batting practice session appeared to go well on Tuesday, as he gave a thumbs up and a "yes, sir" when asked how it went. He is expected to pitch in his first Grapefruit League game on Friday. The Red Sox have been slow-playing Jansen in camp after […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Homers On Sunday

Boston Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela hit his second home run of the spring on Sunday in a 7-6 Grapefruit League win over the Tampa Bay Rays. In the game, the second of the Dominican Republic Series, Rafaela was 1-for-5 out of the leadoff spot with the home run being his only hit of […]

Kenley Jansen To Throw Live Batting Practice Tuesday

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen (lat) is scheduled to throw another live batting practice session on Tuesday, per the Boston Globe's Pete Abraham. The 36-year-old reported right lat soreness early in camp and was shut down, but is now building up for Opening Day. Fantasy managers should monitor his situation for a better idea […]

Tyler O'Neill Expected To Play Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill (calf) is expected to return to Grapefruit League action on Tuesday, per the Boston Globe's Pete Abraham. The 28-year-old was dealing with tightness in his calf, so he did not make the trip to Santo Domingo over the weekend for the Dominican Republic Series matchup with the Tampa Bay […]

Lucas Giolito Set To Undergo Surgery

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (elbow) will have surgery on his right elbow Tuesday afternoon. The extent of the ligament damage isn't known. It's possible Giolito needs Tommy John surgery but he could also require just a brace procedure. Either way, he is most assuredly out for 2024. If he requires Tommy John, […]

Key Early-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. Let's start at the beginning with […]

Notable Starting Pitcher Improvements in K%, BB% and GB% for Fantasy Baseball

We constantly try to find the right statistics to examine when evaluating pitchers' performances. And while there are many rabbit holes you can head down with spin rates, Stuff +, and any number of ERA indicators, it all usually comes back to strikeouts, walks, and the quality of contact that hitters are making off a […]

Hitter Sleepers at Each Position for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)

A sleeper in fantasy can mean a lot of different things. It can mean a player who is undervalued in drafts, or it can mean a player who is going super late in drafts that you take a flier on. Either way, though, it's a player you take a chance on later in your draft. […]

2025 Prospect Crystal Ball - The Toolshed Fantasy Baseball Podcast (Ep. 281)

Welcome to episode 281 of The Toolshed Podcast with Clegg and Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCross04) and Chris Clegg (@RotoClegg) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB Draft up to the […]

Chris Martin Plays Catch On Sunday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Chris Martin (groin) was forced to leave his live batting practice session on Saturday due to injury. Luckily, it sounds like Martin's exit was precautionary and that he'll be fine going forward. The 37-year-old was able to play catch on Sunday without any issues. The Red Sox will likely take […]

MLB Stadium Power Rankings – Top 10 Ballparks

Traveling across the United States to visit all MLB stadiums is a bucket list item for many avid baseball fans. Each city, team, and ballpark have its heritage and mystique, making this journey all the more special and fun. But what makes a great ballpark? A great view of the game itself is a must, […]

Free College Baseball Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions (3/8/23)

We have another incredible weekend of games, with conference play underway in some of the Power Five conferences. The weekend will highlight marquee matchups between Duke and Wake Forest, Virginia and Miami, and Texas and Texas Tech. We have 14 bets that were posted last night for today in our Premium Discord for our members, […]

Five Overvalued Starting Pitchers For 2024 Fantasy Baseball Drafts

Sometimes in fantasy baseball, it's just as important who you don't draft as who you do. This is yet another pitching article from yours truly this preseason where I attempt to evaluate which pitchers are being overvalued in drafts so far. If you're looking for another list of pitchers I am avoiding, check out this […]

Trevor Story Scratched With Neck Stiffness

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story was scratched from Thursday's lineup versus the Atlanta Braves due to Neck Stiffness. MassLive.com reporter Chris Cotillo relayed that the ailment is nothing to worry about as the scratch was precautionary. The veteran returned from elbow surgery last season and limped to a .203 average with three home runs […]

Starting Pitchers With Bad Fastballs to Avoid for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)

There's one pitch that every pitcher in baseball throws -- and that's a fastball. Some are faster than others, and some pitchers throw their fastball far more often than others. But unless you're a relief pitcher (and we are talking starters here), you can't get away from throwing a fastball to set up the rest […]

Hitters Spring Training News and Notes For Fantasy Baseball

The spring season has begun and now that we're several games in, it's worth taking a look around the leagues (Cactus and Grapefruit) to see which batters have started off this preseason hot and who has started off cold. Make sure you check out the version of this article that looks at pitchers who have […]

Red Sox, Brayan Bello Agree To Six-Year Extension

The Boston Red Sox and right-hander Brayan Bello have officially agreed to a six-year, $55 million contract that includes a seventh-year club option for $21 million. The sixth year of the contract covers what would have been Bello's first year of free agency. The 24-year-old, who was mentioned as a candidate to start on Opening […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Walker Buehler, Kenley Jansen, Nick Lodolo, Lucas Giolito, and more

The 2024 MLB season is fast approaching, and there is a key group of pitchers dealing with bumps and bruises. Injuries could affect draft values and early-season production, so let's take a look at injured pitchers Walker Buehler, Kenley Jansen, Nick Lodolo, Lucas Giolito, and more This is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury […]

Tyler O'Neill Dealing With Calf Tightness, Should Return Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill is dealing with tightness in his calf, so he will not make the trip to Santo Domingo for this weekend's Dominican Republic Series matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays. He is, however, expected to play Monday when the team returns to Fort Myers for a game against the Pirates. […]

C.J. Cron Signs With Red Sox: Fantasy Baseball Outlook

Free agent C.J. Cron signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox on March 1, and the veteran first baseman is expected to compete for a roster spot this spring. It will be the sixth club Cron has played for since he was called up with the Los Angeles Angels back in 2014, […]