Wei-Yin Chen Fighting for Spot in the Rotation

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen is fighting for a starting rotation spot as spring training enters its final week. Chen, who was one of Baltimore's best pitchers when he was an Oriole from 2012-15, has been awful since coming to Miami. Chen made 26 starts in 2018 but finished with a 6-12 record to go […]

Top 690: Updated H2H Points League Rankings

Welcome back RotoBallers. Spring training is in full swing, and we couldn't be more excited for fantasy baseball drafts and the approaching MLB season. Below you will find our staff's updated fantasy baseball points league rankings (top 690) for head-to-head points formats. Be sure to also check out our fantasy baseball rankings dashboard and bookmark that page. It's loaded […]

David Marcillo's Bold Predictions for Closers

Fantasy sports can be just as frustrating as they can be fun, and few positions encompass that more than a fantasy baseball relief pitcher. A reliever can go from a fantasy darling to a completely meaningless name in your lineup overnight. And that's without an injury causing the issue. With the recent trend of not […]

Top 770: Updated 5x5 Roto Rankings (Mixed Leagues)

Welcome back RotoBallers. Spring training is in full swing, and we couldn't be more excited for fantasy baseball drafts and the approaching MLB season. Below you will find our staff's updated fantasy baseball mixed league rankings (top 770) for 5x5 category mixed roto formats. Be sure to also check out our fantasy baseball rankings dashboard and bookmark that page. […]

Martin Prado Knocks First Hits of the Spring

After a disastrous 2018 season, Miami Marlins corner infielder Martin Prado is looking to regain the form he displayed in 2016. The veteran Prado recorded his first hits of the Spring after the team held him out of the lineup because of a back injury he suffered last season. After a 2016 season where he […]

Jorge Alfaro Hopeful to Return for Opening Day

The Miami Marlins were given some good news when they cleared catcher Jorge Alfaro for all baseball-related activities. Alfaro, who came over to the Marlins in the trade that sent J.T. Realmuto to the Phillies, has been nursing a hurt knee for the entirety of Spring Training. The team shut him down after he injured […]

Sandy Alcantara Cementing Spot In Marlins Rotation

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara, the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is cementing his spot in the rotation by posting a 1.50 ERA with 14 strikeouts in 12 innings with 10 walks this spring. The 23-year-old right-hander is the best prospect the Fish received from the Cardinals in the Marcell Ozuna trade […]

RotoBaller Presents The King and Pocket Aces

Check out the newest podcast team here at RotoBaller HQ, featuring two of the best in the industry. We are thrilled to introduce the awesome duo of Scott "The King" Engel and Anthony "Pocket Aces" Aniano of RotoBaller Radio - tune in below as they discuss the fantasy baseball preseason and get you prepped for your upcoming drafts. […]

Nick Mariano's 10 Bold Predictions for 2019

2018 was a banner season for baseball's Marianos, as Mariano Rivera was headed full steam ahead towards a unanimous Hall of Fame entry and yours truly was cruising with the most accurate fantasy baseball ranks of the season per FantasyPros, unbeknownst to me until recently. I'm still riding high off of that and you're all […]

Trevor Richards Pushing to Make Marlins Starting Rotation

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Richards has been lights-out so far, and it might just be enough to earn him a spot in the starting rotation. Richards, who struggled last year with a 4-9 record and a 4.42 ERA, has looked completely different this Spring. In 13 innings thus far, Richards has an exceptional 0.90 […]

Monte Harrison Among Latest Round of Cuts

Miami Marlins outfielder Monte Harrison was part of the latest round of spring training cuts for the Marlins. Harrison, rated as the club's No. 3 prospect, slashed .240/.316/.399 with 19 home runs and 48 RBI in the minor leagues last year. Marlins' skipper Don Mattingly was encouraged by what he saw from Harrison this Spring, […]

Peter O'Brien Looks to Become Starting Outfielder This Year

With a paper-thin roster full of prospects and short-term players, Miami Marlins outfielder Peter O'Brien could find his way into the Marlins starting lineup when the regular season begins. O'Brien, who smacked four homers and 10 RBI in the final month of the 2018 season, is lighting it up in Spring Training so far. O'Brien […]

Pablo Lopez Looking to Earn Starting Spot

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez has been impressive for the Marlins this spring, and it just might be enough to get him in the starting rotation. Lopez pitched four shutout innings on Saturday and, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro, he's been one of the Marlins' best young pitchers this Spring. In 2018, Lopez finished […]

More Later-Round Closer Candidates - Targets and Avoids

Once you reach the later rounds of drafts, you start thinking about upside fliers that can provide a great return on value. These are the rounds to take risks on more unknown commodities like prospects, forgotten-about veterans, players returning from injuries or players that have previously showed promise but haven't put it all together yet. […]

One Dollar Bids - Auction Draft Targets

Auction drafts are an interesting animal. This especially comes through at the end of drafts. In a snake draft, that sleeper you really wanted may get picked just before your turn, but if he does get to your spot, he's yours. In an auction draft, someone you had tabbed as a $1 sleeper can be […]

When and How Do You Target Sleepers on Draft Day?

If you're the type of fantasy baseball enthusiast who enjoys the preparation as much as the draft itself, chances are you've been filing away names as potential under-the-radar breakout candidates. Maybe you've got your eye on a young utility player who is one injury away from regular playing time (not that anyone should be rooting […]

Jorge Alfaro Shut Down for Rest of Spring Training

The Miami Marlins will shut down catcher Jorge Alfaro from any baseball-related activities due to inflammation in his right knee, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Alfaro has been having knee issues since the end of February, and an awkward slide in Tuesday's game against the Mets didn't help either. The Marlins are hopeful that Alfaro […]

Jorge Alfaro Dealing With Knee Inflammation

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro was told by a doctor to rest his knee after being diagnosed with inflammation in his knee. Alfaro's injury doesn't sound too serious, so he shouldn't be in danger of missing Opening Day. In his first full season in the majors with the Phillies he hit .262 with 10 long […]

The Winning Way to Draft Relief Pitchers

We've gone through each division, team by team. We've talked about the top setup men you should know about this season. We've looked at handcuffs and which closers you should have a backup for on draft day. It's a lot of information, but how does it apply to your league? Most people play in standard 5x5 […]

2019 Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Outlooks - Closer Handcuffs

We've covered each division and we've looked at the top setup men around the league. So what's next? Something that's too often overlooked in fantasy baseball yet maybe too often hyped up in fantasy football: The Handcuff. Anyone who plays fantasy football knows about handcuffs and usually spends a roster spot or two on a […]

Jorge Alfaro Nursing Injured Knee

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro injured his knee during an awkward slide into second base on Tuesday, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. It was Alfaro's first appearance since bruising his right knee the week prior. The former Phillie, who was part of the deal that sent J.T. Realmuto to Philadelphia, came back into the game […]

Sandy Alcantara Looking to Make Starting Rotation in Miami

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara has been impressive this spring, so much so that he could land a spot in the starting rotation by the time the regular season starts, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Alcantara, who came to Miami in the deal that sent Marcell Ozuna to the St. Louis Cardinals last year, […]

ADP Comparison - Overpriced / Underpriced Players on ESPN

Average Draft Position (ADP) is a must-have piece of information when it comes to drafting. While every league is different and may have a particularly aggressive or conservative group of owners when it comes to certain players, it’s the best tool we have when analyzing players’ value. Now, instead of just talking about total ADP […]

Lewis Brinson Off to Hot Start in Spring Training; Looks to Back Bounce From Awful 2018

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson had a season to forget in 2018, though he's hoping his hot Spring Training start will carry over into the regular season. Brinson, who was acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers in the Christian Yelich deal last year, hit a lowly .199 with 11 home runs and 42 RBI in his […]

Nick Mariano's 2019 Late-Round Fliers List (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Howdy, RotoBallers! I hope you're ready to take chances, make mistakes and get messy. We’re here to dig a little deeper into the draft room and look for players that would be wise to take a flier on in the late rounds. It can […]

Using Sabermetrics For Fantasy Baseball Part 9 - Pitcher BABIP

While FIP is a useful tool to predict a pitcher's future ERA performance, fantasy owners should remember that ERA, not FIP, is what really matters in most formats. This means that we are interested in the "luck" that separates the two statistics. While some of this luck is unpredictable, we can and should predict some […]

Willians Astudillo (C, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 315 CURRENT ADP: ~340 overall ANALYSIS: Willians Astudillo just might be my favorite player in baseball. It's almost impossible to look at him, and his stats, and not immediately become a fan. First off, he's just 5'9" yet weighs 225 lbs, so seeing him field and run the bases is fun […]

Scooter Gennett (2B, CIN) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 75 CURRENT ADP: ~85 overall ANALYSIS: In 2018, Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett slashed .310/.357/.490 with 23 HRs, 86 R, and 92 RBI, the best full season of his career. But let’s not just focus on last year. Gennett has begun to surge since he joined the Reds in […]

NFBC Draft and Hold Strategy - Pitching Category Boosters (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. There is no such thing as a can't-miss pitching prospect. Pitchers never stay healthy. Relievers are volatile. All of these are sayings that diehard fantasy baseball players are familiar with, and to some extent, live by during the fantasy season. Developing a pitching strategy […]

Top 10 Second Base Prospects - 2019 Redraft Rankings

Continuing our 2019 prospect preview series, the stop today is at the keystone - second base. As noted in the other pieces so far on the position, second base offers a ton of variety in terms of the player profiles, future roles, and proximity to the Majors. In general, though, the players on this list […]