Using SIERA to Identify Overachievers Worth Fading in 2023 Fantasy Baseball

With Opening Day rapidly approaching, it's time for part two of my two-part series on how to use SIERA to identify pitchers who had an ERA that was not truly reflective of their overall effectiveness. The first piece focused on underachievers, but in this article, I will focus on some ERA overachievers from the 2022... Read More

Justin Steele (SP, CHC) - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 270 CURRENT ADP: ~300 overall ANALYSIS: Justin Steele began to solidify himself as a legitimate starter in 2022 with the Chicago Cubs, pitching to an impressive 3.18 ERA and 3.20 FIP across 119 innings pitched. His sophomore campaign was highlighted by a dominant second half, where he posted a 0.98... Read More

Edward Cabrera To Start Saturday Against Mets

Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera will start Game 3 of the season for the team on Saturday night at home against the division-rival New York Mets, according to sources. Cabrera will open the year as the team's No. 3 starter in the rotation. With the 24-year-old winning a rotation job to open the 2023 regular... Read More

Late-Round Starting Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Targets

Welcome officially to the 2023 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.... Read More

2023 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Sleepers

The 2023 World Baseball Classic crowned a champion, Spring training’s end is drawing near, and Major League Baseball Opening Day is swiftly approaching. This season is highly anticipated due to the recent changes the MLB implemented in order to produce a more ‘polished’ product—specifically regarding the pace of play. The pitch clock, which has been... Read More

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Out With Arm Cramps Sunday

Miami Marlins second baseman/outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (arm) has been scratched from the team's Grapefruit League lineup on Sunday as a precaution due to cramping in his right arm. He's working out with the team. It's the second straight day that he'll be out of the lineup, but it's obviously not viewed as a very... Read More

Part-Time Players Who Could Earn Starting Roles In 2023 Fantasy Baseball

Platoons are a big part of today’s game, allowing the offense to maximize its split advantages as much as possible. But in fantasy baseball, platoons are one of our worst enemies. Fantasy managers need players who are going to provide volume. But just because a player begins the year in a platoon doesn’t mean that’s... Read More

Late-Round Closers and Relievers - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values And Targets

Welcome officially to the 2023 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.... Read More

Top 250 Fantasy Baseball Prospects Rankings for Dynasty Leagues

Welcome back RotoBallers, to another edition of our dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings. Below in this article, you will find our preliminary list of the top 250 MLB prospect rankings for fantasy baseball dynasty leagues ahead of the 2023 MLB season. We will be updating these rankings all season long so stay tuned. Prospects are... Read More

Alex Lange (RP, DET) - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 200 CURRENT ADP: ~275 overall ANALYSIS: I am proud to say that I was an Alex Lange owner and fan before 2023. Of course, it was a holds league, but still, I knew this day was coming even if Gregory Soto had remained in Detroit. This brings me to my next... Read More

Dollar-Day Targets: Salary Cap League Strategy For 2023 Fantasy Baseball

The $1 players in salary cap fantasy baseball leagues are those who aren't gathering enough hype. In standard leagues, most of these players will stay undrafted. They'll toil, hoping to escape your league's waiver wires. In standard salary cap leagues, this isn't really a travesty. According to NFBC ADP dollar amounts, 322 players will cost... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Insider Report: Scouting Insights From A Pitching Coach

Welcome back to our annual Fantasy Baseball Insider series on RotoBaller.com, where we take you inside Major League Baseball clubhouses, press boxes, and front offices for exclusive insights that provide a completely unique edge on the competition. We give you an all-access pass to information and takes, along with comprehensive Fantasy breakdowns. On the condition... Read More

Updated Roto Fantasy Baseball Rankings for March 24th: Corbin Carroll, Jordan Walker, Anthony Volpe, Hunter Greene, Kodai Senga

The biggest draft weekend for fantasy baseball has arrived, and RotoBaller has updated our rankings constantly to keep up with all the latest news! Injuries to Jose Altuve, Edwin Diaz, Rhys Hoskins, Raisel Iglesias, Tony Gonsolin, Joe Musgrove, Tyler Glasnow, Carlos Rodon, and others have shaken things up with the overall rankings. RotoBaller has got... Read More

Updated Points League Rankings for March 24th: Fantasy Baseball Updates Include Corbin Carroll, Anthony Volpe, George Kirby, Hunter Greene

Welcome to more points leagues analysis for fantasy baseball draft season! In this article, you will find our updated 2023 fantasy baseball points league rankings for points leagues and head-to-head (H2H) points leagues as of March 24, 2023 -- put together by RotoBaller's lead fantasy baseball points analyst Nicklaus Gaut. Fantasy baseball points leagues continue... Read More

Spring Training Standouts To Consider Drafting for 2023 Fantasy Baseball

We have to be extremely, extremely careful when making judgments based on Spring training data. Every single year, you will see plenty of players dominate in spring and then end up being complete duds in the regular season, and vice-versa. That makes it tough to genuinely and honestly write a piece like this, so I... Read More

Closers and Saves Report for Fantasy Baseball - Spring Training Updates (March 24th)

Hot take: The World Baseball Classic was a lot of fun. That really shouldn't be a hot take, but apparently, it is. But now that the World Baseball Classic is done until 2026 and we're back to regular Grapefruit and Cactus League games, Opening Day rosters are starting to take shape. We're a week away... Read More

Breakout Hitters for Fantasy Baseball - Prime Age Infielders for Each Position

The prime age for baseball seems like it’s gotten younger and younger over the last decade or so. The general thought was that a player’s prime was close to their 30s. However, a few studies have shown that players can start to decline as early as 28. According to these studies, the prime age now... Read More

Top 750: Updated Roto Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Jordan Walker, Oneil Cruz, Corbin Carroll, Vinnie Pasquantino, Anthony Volpe

Draft season is upon us, and we'll be releasing updated rankings constantly! In this article below, you'll find our MLB team's updated 2023 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for 5x5 mixed roto leagues as of March 23. This is an exciting time of year for MLB and fantasy baseball fans, as the MLB season is... Read More

ESPN H2H Points League Primer - Strategy, Bargains and Busts for Fantasy Baseball Drafts

Oh. My. Goodness. After railing and railing about ESPN H2H point leagues over the past few years, the worldwide leader has finally brought change! Perhaps realizing that far more players play head-to-head leagues, ESPN has started leaning into doing better...Well, maybe. Last season, that change came in the form of improved rankings that more accurately... Read More

Late-Round Shortstops - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Targets

Welcome officially to the 2023 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.... Read More

Nick Mariano's 2023 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings

I hope you've enjoyed the March Madness of preparing for the fantasy baseball season! That's what that phrase references, right? We here at RotoBaller are here to help with all kinds of content to help you win, and with that in mind, my fantasy baseball rankings series heads to the mound. And in case you... Read More

Points Leagues Outfielders to Outperform ADP in 2023 Fantasy Baseball

Pitchers and catchers reported to their respective camps nearly a week ago, which means that baseball is almost in full swing. While we are on the topic, we may as well discuss a few sleepers for the fantasy season. Here we go! Today I've picked a handful of outfielders that are bound to outperform their... Read More

Updated 2023 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Points Leagues

Welcome back to more fantasy baseball rankings! The MLB season is creeping up on us, and we're back today with some updated 2023 fantasy baseball points league rankings for points leagues and head-to-head (H2H) points leagues. In general, points leagues and H2H points formats are extremely underserved by the fantasy baseball community and fantasy baseball... Read More

Points League Rankings and Dollar Values - Platform Comparisons

Welcome to our fantasy baseball points rankings portal for all things related to Points Leagues and their specialized rankings. Points leagues have different scoring than traditional roto leagues, and therefore require different rankings than roto leagues. Each fantasy provider has their own points league scoring settings by default, so each platform requires its own specific rankings. Below... Read More

Nick Mariano's Points Leagues Early-Round Overvalued for 2023 Fantasy Baseball (Premium Content)

This premium article is part of our 2023 Draft Kit. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Fantasy baseball drafts (and their articles) are almost all about finding the next superstar and unearthing talent late, but we can't forget that surrendering value by over-drafting can be just as crucial. There's insight... Read More

Updated 2023 Fantasy Baseball Rankings for Points Leagues - Eloy Jimenez, Adley Rutschman, Michael Harris, Corbin Carroll, George Kirby, Cristian Javier, Kodai Senga

Do you play in fantasy baseball points leagues? Us too, and we have you covered with points league analysis all season long. Today we're here with our  updated 2023 fantasy baseball points league rankings for points leagues and head-to-head (H2H) points leagues as of March 23, 2023. In general, points leagues and H2H points formats... Read More

Updated Fantasy Baseball First Base Rankings - 2023 Points Leagues: Christian Walker, Vinnie Pasquantino, Rowdy Tellez, Triston Casas

Do you play in fantasy baseball points leagues? Us too, and we have you covered with points league analysis all season long. Today we're here with our fantasy baseball first base rankings for points leagues as of March 23. In general, points leagues and H2H points formats are underserved by the fantasy baseball community and... Read More

Updated Fantasy Baseball First Base Rankings - 2023 Roto League Drafts: Vinnie Pasquantino, Andrew Vaughn, Triston Casas

Draft season is upon us, and we'll be releasing updated rankings constantly! In this article below, you'll find our MLB team's updated fantasy baseball first base rankings for roto leagues and tiers for 5x5 mixed roto leagues as of March 23. This is an exciting time of year for MLB and fantasy baseball fans, as... Read More

Updated Fantasy Baseball Closers and Relief Pitcher Rankings - 2023 Roto League Drafts: Devin Williams, Alex Lange, David Robertson

Draft season is upon us, and we'll be releasing updated rankings constantly! In this article below, you'll find our MLB team's updated 2023 fantasy baseball closers and relief pitcher rankings for roto leagues and tiers for 5x5 mixed roto leagues as of March 17. This is an exciting time of year for MLB and fantasy... Read More

Updated Fantasy Baseball Closer and Relief Pitcher Rankings - 2023 Points Leagues: Ryan Helsley, Andres Munoz, Jhoan Duran

Do you play in fantasy baseball points leagues? Us too, and we have you covered with points league analysis all season long. Today we're here with our fantasy baseball closer and relief pitcher rankings for points leagues as of March 23. In general, points leagues and H2H points formats are underserved by the fantasy baseball community... Read More