Updated Closer and Relief Pitcher (RP) Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 175 for March Drafts

With the new era of baseball and MLB rule changes, relief pitchers are becoming more important than ever for building a winning fantasy baseball team. It's key to know who the best bullpen arms are, and below you'll see our take on that with our MLB team's updated 2024 fantasy baseball closers and relief pitcher […]

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 […]

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. […]

C.J. Cron Released By The Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox have released first baseman C.J. Cron less than a month after he was signed to a minor league deal with an invitation to camp. At the time of the signing, it was presumed he'd be the backup to Triston Casas with Bobby Dalbec being the odd man out, however, it looks […]

Top Prospects and Rising Stars: Fantasy Baseball Insights from an Active MLB Player

The newest installment of the FSWA award-winning Insider Series features the perspectives of a veteran American Leaguer that is currently active. He supplies scouting reports on players he has worked with as a teammate and competed against in recent seasons. This current Major Leaguer offers his observations from on the field and in the dugout, […]

ESPN H2H Fantasy Baseball Points League Primer: Bargains and Busts

Many different kinds of fantasy baseball leagues are calling to the wide variety of fantasy baseball players in the world. Analysis is done frequently for those playing in high-stakes leagues, and not for those playing in smaller, perhaps less competitive, leagues. While many fantasy players flock to snake drafts, many folks still play in points […]

Nick Mariano's Favorite Fantasy Baseball Picks and His Perfect Draft Using EDV

With most of my drafts in the books and one of the biggest draft weekends now here, it's time to combine the FSWA-award-nominated Expected Draft Values (EDV) series with a list of my most-targeted players. We'll explore some of the players that EDV says are premier buys before breaking down my hypothetical perfect draft and […]

Starting Pitcher Stuff+ Improvers for Fantasy Baseball (2024)

At this time of year when fantasy baseball managers are preparing for drafts, it's wise to look at trends to see which players might be heading in a positive direction and which ones are on a downward path so that strategies are properly adjusted for these signals. If a player is on an upward trend […]

AL-Only League Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 375 for March Drafts

Hello RotoBallers! One of the biggest fantasy draft weekends of the year has officially arrived. Opening Day is Thursday and less than a week away. It's go time! For fantasy managers who still play in old-school leagues such as AL-only or NL-only formats, we've got you covered. Today, we will look at our 2024 AL-only […]

Top 125 Corner Infield Fantasy Baseball Rankings (March Updates)

Hey, Rotoballers! It's an exciting time for baseball, with Opening Day about a few days away. Fantasy baseball's offseason is in full swing, and we are back with more rankings articles to help you crush your leagues. Most NFBC and roto leagues require you to start one corner infielder (first base or third base). Today, […]

Bargain Hunting For Hitters: Discounted Bats for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)

Do you enjoy paying more for a product that is similar to another considerably cheaper product? Maybe you are the person who buys the name brand just because you have the extra money or some type of status that comes with it. That's not me. I shop at Aldi, where I bag my own groceries […]

Late-Round Fliers With Upside for 2024 Fantasy Baseball Drafts 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. Hello, RotoBallers! Get that pickaxe ready as we […]

Top 40 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings for 2024 Drafts (Redraft Leagues)

We're now over halfway through spring training and plenty has happened since my initial 2024 rookie rankings several weeks ago. We have prospects charging hard for opening day jobs, others that have fallen off, and plenty more still digging for roles to open the season. In just the last few days, we had one of […]

Updated Third Base (3B) Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 70 for March Drafts

Here at RotoBaller we pride ourselves on bringing you all the latest fantasy baseball rankings and advice around the clock. And with that being said, below you'll find our team's updated 2024 fantasy baseball third base (3B) rankings. These third base rankings are brought to you by Nick Mariano, Brad Camara, Eric Cross, Ariel Cohen, and Kev Mahserejian. In […]

Updated First Base (1B) Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 75 for March Drafts

The peak of fantasy baseball draft season is upon us, and we're here as always to help you win big! Below you'll find our MLB team's updated 2024 fantasy baseball first base rankings. These first base rankings are brought to you by Nick Mariano, Brad Camara, Eric Cross, Ariel Cohen, and Kev Mahserejian. In case you were not […]

Updated Catcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 40 for March Drafts

Fantasy baseball drafts are heating up big time as we're just a few days away from the start of the MLB season! In this article you'll find our updated 2024 fantasy baseball catcher rankings. These catcher rankings are brought to you by Nick Mariano, Brad Camara, Eric Cross, Ariel Cohen, and Kev Mahserejian. In case you were not aware, […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Makes Red Sox Roster

Boston Red Sox OF/IF Ceddane Rafaela will be part of the Opening Day roster. Rafaela is a center fielder who could play some second base with Vaughn Grissom out to start the season. Manager Alex Cora praised the 23-year-old for his athleticism and versatility; he also has a .275/.327/.569 slash line over 51 Spring Training […]

Mid-Round Outfield (OF) 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 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 on […]

When is Jarren Duran Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

Boston Red Sox center fielder Jarren Duran suffered a season-ending toe injury last year and later underwent turf toe surgery. Unfortunately, the 27-year-old player suffered another injury to the same foot during spring training. Duran, who is coming off the best season of his career, is quite important for the future of the Red Sox. […]

2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers 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. You might be sick of the term "sleeper" […]

13 Breakout Hitters For Fantasy Baseball Drafts

Just saying the word “breakout” is enough to make the hair on the back of fantasy players' necks stand up. Every fantasy player has one thing in common. They want to win. Nothing helps a player's odds of winning more than finding a breakout player or two.  Everyone has their own definition of a breakout. […]

Pitchers: Spring Training ADP Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)

Last time, we examined hitter risers and fallers in ADP. Now, we'll look at pitcher risers and fallers. The ADP market is sharp, but it doesn't mean we should automatically align with a riser or faller. One quick example came from my previous article. Wyatt Langford kept climbing closer to his teammate Evan Carter in ADP, […]

Top 25 FYPD Fantasy Baseball Rankings from Eric Cross (2024)

Fantasy baseball First-Year Player Drafts are always a high point in any offseason for dynasty leagues. The ability to add new talent into the player pool is always exciting and brings new hope to dynasty teams that might have finished near the bottom of the standings the previous season. This year's draft class is absolutely […]

Points Leagues Targets for Fantasy Baseball - Hitters and Pitchers to Draft (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. We all strive to do a better job […]

Tanner Houck Locks Up Rotation Spot

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck has locked up one of the final spots in the team's Opening Day starting rotation. He'll join Brayan Bello, Nick Pivetta, Kutter Crawford and Garrett Whitlock. Houck definitely earned the starting spot by posting a 2.40 ERA with only three walks and 16 strikeouts in 15 innings in Grapefruit […]

Garrett Whitlock Earns Rotation Spot

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock has officially been named to the team's Opening Day starting rotation. Cooper Criswell will be optioned to Triple-A Worcester and will stay stretched out as a starter. It's good news for Whitlock's fantasy value as a streamer and in AL-only leagues, but his fantasy upside will be capped with […]

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 […]

Third Base: Undervalued and Overvalued For Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues

There's some depth at the third base position in fantasy baseball this year. It might not be as deep as in years past, but 10 third basemen are going inside the top 85 in drafts this year. Some third basemen like Jose Ramirez, Austin Riley, Rafael Devers, and Gunnar Henderson are going earlier in drafts. […]

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 […]

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, […]