Deeper Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Later-Round Draft Values

Building a winning fantasy baseball roster usually involves capitalizing on relative value throughout the drafts, particularly toward the end of the draft. The saying goes that you can't win a draft in the first few rounds, but you can lose it -- right? So, targeting players with safer floors and more predictable outcomes early makes […]

What Is Exit Velocity (EV)? Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our overview of exit velocity (EV) for hitters. This article is a deeper dive into EV, and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball." In this article, we'll explore how EV can be used to predict BABIP and HR/FB using simple terminology anyone can understand. We'll also look […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Frank Ammirante's 2025 Picks

We're in primetime of fantasy baseball draft season, making it the perfect spot to drop my bold predictions. You'll find 10 of my favorite targets, each with a high ceiling for the 2025 MLB season. Each position will be represented in these 10 bold predictions, including one catcher, one corner infielder, one middle infielder, three […]

Later-Round Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers - Rookies To Stash (2025)

Rookies are a great way to build your fantasy baseball team with some exciting new talent, and there are some exciting young players ready to emerge onto the scene in 2025. Some rookies are being drafted very early in drafts, but others can bring great value late in drafts with one of your last few […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Resumes Full Baseball Activities

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (side) has resumed full baseball activities. Pirates senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk noted, "We envision him being available for game activity in the coming days as well." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status but should expect him to return to the starting lineup very soon. […]

Time To Hang It Up: Five MLB Players Who Should Retire

With another MLB season upcoming, it's never too early to look at which veterans could be playing in their final year. Following the 2024 campaign, notable players like Charlie Blackmon, Daniel Hudson, and Brandon Crawford decided to hang it up after their long careers. Blackmon played all 14 of his professional seasons with the Colorado Rockies, where he was […]

Henry Davis Expected To Be No. 2 Backstop

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis is projected to be the team's No. 2 backstop on the Opening Day roster. Davis is a former top prospect but has yet to take the next step in the major leagues. He was selected with the first overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut […]

Bailey Falter Expected To Open Campaign In Rotation

Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter is projected to open the season in the starting rotation. Throughout camp, he was competing for a spot in the rotation alongside prospects Bubba Chandler, Hunter Barco, and Mike Burrows. In addition, right-hander Johan Oviedo (lat) was placed on the 60-day injured list, which opened a clear path for […]

Nick Gonzales Viewed As Primary Second Baseman

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales is viewed as the team's primary second baseman. Last season, Gonzales logged a career-high 94 games at the MLB level and is poised to surpass that total in 2025. Across this stint last season, Gonzales held a .270/.311/.398 line with 19 doubles and seven home runs. He swiped five […]

Top 90 Second Base (2B) Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Roto Leagues - March Updates

The 2025 MLB season begins with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs playing in Tokyo, and we're ready for it all. Baseball is back, and we are here to help prepare you for your upcoming drafts with more fantasy baseball rankings. Today, we review our MLB team's updated 2025 fantasy baseball second base rankings […]

Building The Perfect Starting Pitcher - Fantasy Baseball Value Picks and Studs (2025)

I am constantly hunting for fantasy baseball starting pitcher targets with upside that I can target outside the top 100 picks yearly. This year I conducted another little research project of sorts in my never-ending quest for unearthing starting pitching talent in the middle and later rounds of 2025 fantasy baseball drafts. Below you'll find […]

Top 5 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Breakout Candidates for 2025

Every season, we see MLB prospects come in and make an immediate impact in the majors. In 2023, Gunnar Henderson and Corbin Carroll made their mark in the league. Both players won Rookie of the Year unanimously in their respective leagues that season. Then, last year, players like Paul Skenes, Jackson Merrill, Jackson Chourio, and […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Joey Pollizze's 2025 Picks

Every season, things happen in Major League Baseball that no one sees coming. In 2024, Shohei Ohtani had the first-ever 50-home run, 50-stolen base season, Elly De La Cruz led the league in both steals (67) and strikeouts (218), and Paul Skenes became the first pitcher since 1900 to have under a 2.00 ERA and 150 strikeouts in his […]

Mike Burrows Optioned To Triple-A Indianapolis

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Mike Burrows was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. Burrows was in contention to earn a spot in the bullpen but will begin his 2025 campaign in the minor leagues instead. Last season, Burrows made his MLB debut and tossed three 1/3 innings with a 2.70 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP. At […]

5 Overvalued Fantasy Baseball Outfielders - Too Expensive for 2025 Drafts?

It can be just as important as avoiding overvalued players as finding breakout sleepers in fantasy baseball. You don't want to waste some of your early-round picks on hitters who fail to meet expectations. In this article, you'll read about five overvalued outfielders. This doesn't mean that you should full-out fade these players - if […]

Top 50 First Base (1B) Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Roto Leagues - March Updates

Some of the biggest weekends for fantasy baseball drafts are coming up, and we are back with more updated draft rankings to help you fully prepare for your upcoming drafts. Today you'll find our MLB team's updated 2025 fantasy baseball first base rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 category mixed leagues). Los Angeles Dodgers […]

Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Strategy Guide and Expert Tips (2025)

This premium article is part of our 2025 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. Kudos to those of you who have registered […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts To Improve Further In 2025

We could argue for hours on the individual definitions of a breakout. However, we're looking at players who drastically outperformed expectations, specifically starting pitchers. Typically, when players break out, there's a mixture of luck and skill in their favor, but we hope the skills look good. The ADP market becomes sharper with more information, meaning […]

Fantasy Baseball Closers to Target, Avoid - ADP Values for Relief Pitchers

Hello again, RotoBallers! In the last couple of weeks, I’ve looked at early NFBC ADPs for catchers, outfielders, and starting pitchers to identify draft-day targets and avoids. This time around, I will focus on closers and relief pitchers to determine who will provide the best bang for their buck and who I will fade according […]

Mike Burrows Could Make Opening Day Roster

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Mike Burrows has a good chance to make the Opening Day roster. Burrows made his brief MLB debut last summer as he logged three 1/3 innings. He tallied two strikeouts while holding a 3:2 BB:K ratio and allowing one earned run. He missed the entire first half of the season […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Dealing With Left-Side Tightness

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (side) is dealing with "left side tightness." He has not been in a spring contest since March 5. However, Hayes was seen taking ground balls on Monday and is expected to step in the batter's cage on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as a setback […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Expected To Man Shortstop For Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa is expected to be the primary option at the position come Opening Day. Oneil Cruz has been moved to center field, so the position is now Kiner-Falefa's, and the Bucs also have Jared Triolo on hand, who can play there if needed. Kiner-Falefa is probably a better real-life ball player […]

Top 800 Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues Rankings and Tiers (2025)

Welcome back to more fantasy baseball points leagues coverage from RotoBaller, where we pride ourselves in points league gurus. We have the best and most content, tools, and advice for fantasy baseball points and H2H points leagues. At this point, fantasy baseball points leagues may have surpassed traditional 5x5 roto leagues in popularity as it's […]

13 Breakout Pitchers For Fantasy Baseball Drafts

Say the word breakout and fantasy players' ears everywhere perk up. Everyone is in chase of a player that will greatly outlive the price you pay to get them. That to me is the biggest difference between a sleeper and a breakout. A sleeper may outlive their ADP by a couple of rounds, but a […]

Five Outfield Breakout Candidates for Fantasy Baseball (2025) - National League

Welcome back to our series about fantasy baseball breakouts, today looking at NL outfielders. You can check out my breakout outfielders from the AL as well. With fantasy baseball drafts heating up, it's important to have a list of draft targets that are breakout candidates for this year, including younger players with upside who may […]

Tommy Pham Exits Early On Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham (hip) was removed early during Sunday's spring training contest. Pham went 1-for-2 at the plate before exiting the contest due to left hip tightness. The severity of the injury is unknown right now, but Pham will likely undergo additional testing. Fantasy managers should expect another update on Pham after the […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Dave Funnell's 2025 Picks

As we move closer to Opening Day, more and more fantasy baseball leagues will be having their drafts. When looking for ways to differentiate yourself from the pack, it's important to remember that those decisions can make or break your chances of winning. While making bold predictions can provide for league-winning decisions, taking on too […]

Top 750 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Roto Leagues (March Updates)

It's a great time of year, as MLB Opening Day is rapidly approaching. We couldn't be more excited, and we'll be preparing you all throughout March with constantly-updated fantasy baseball rankings to reflect the latest injuries, news, and role changes. Today you'll find our MLB team's updated 2025 fantasy baseball rankings for roto leagues (5x5 […]

Post-Hype Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Breakout Candidates for 2025

We all do it - we drool over the next big pitching prospect set to make their big league debut. But for every Paul Skenes or Stephen Strasburg debut that wows us, there are dozens of underwhelming results from other highly touted prospects. And most of the time, these pitchers end up back down in […]

7 Infield Breakout Candidates for Fantasy Baseball

One thing you will often hear fantasy players discuss is breakouts. We have to find them to be able to win our leagues. It can be easy earlier on in drafts, but those middle rounds are where we make or break our rosters. In this piece, we are going to focus on a few infielders […]