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RotoBaller Monthly Rankings Update: Shortstops
The first month of the 2013 fantasy baseball season is in the books, and we've gotten a good look at which players are off to hot starts and which guys are struggling in the early going. RotoBaller has been updating our original preseason rankings, and today we're revisiting the outfield rankings we initially published in... Read More
RotoBaller Top 75: Fantasy Baseball Player Rankings - Week 5
At RotoBaller, we know that all you fantasy baseball GMs want more and more all the time: more players to add, drop, watch, trade, buy, sell, forget, etc. We're always doing our best to provide you with top-notch information and high quality fantasy baseball advice, and our weekly articles lineup (3 Up, 3 Down; Buy... Read More
Buy Low and Sell High: Trade and Waiver Targets for Week 5
If you want this article and other high-end fantasy baseball analysis delivered to you on a daily basis, sign up for our daily newsletter. Are you looking to make some fantasy trades? If your answer is “Yes”, then the RotoBaller.com Buy/Sell Weekly Article is where to find five players of the week to Sell High... Read More
Buy Low and Sell High: Trade and Waiver Targets for Week 4
Are you looking to make some fantasy trades? If your answer is “Yes”, then the RotoBaller.com Buy/Sell Weekly Article is where to find five players of the week to Sell High and five players to Buy Low. You trade for one of two reasons: You need a shortstop, have an extra third baseman and someone has an... Read More
Starling Marte: RotoBaller Weekly Fantasy Baseball Riser
Throughout the week, RotoBaller experts will highlight rising or falling players and provide analysis to help you win your league. This pick, Starling Marte, is at the top of our Waiver Wire Watch List. Starling Marte, aka the “falling” star. The truth is the only thing that’s falling about Starling Marte is his percent availability... Read More
Buy Low and Sell High: Trade and Waiver Targets for Week 3
Are you looking to make some fantasy trades? If your answer is “Yes”, then the RotoBaller.com Buy/Sell Weekly Article is where to find five players of the week to Sell High and five players to Buy Low. You trade for one of two reasons: You need a shortstop, have an extra third baseman and someone... Read More
Early-season Buy or Sell: Trade and Waiver Targets
Now that the fantasy baseball season has started, we can immediately shift from all the ADP / sleeper banter to Waiver Wire and Trade talk. Trades are perhaps the most exciting part of fantasy baseball aside from seeing your team hit 10 HR in one night! Trades get the adrenaline flowing and let you practice... Read More
RotoBaller Preseason Injury Updates - Eastern Edition
RotoBaller.com DL Watch – Eastern Edition Does your league have DL spots? Perhaps two or even three? Do you have some bench spots that are underutilized? Make the most of your roster by taking advantage of EVERY roster spot. The DL Watch can help you maximize your roster use. If you are not sure of... Read More
Fantasy Baseball 2013 Second Base Sleepers: ADP Arbitrage – Martin Prado vs. Brandon Phillips
Welcome to the Rotoballer.com Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Series, ADP Arbitrage. Here RotoBaller takes a look at two players and compares them by both projected statistics and average draft position. Today we will look at the second base position; you can view the RotoBaller.com Second base Rankings with ADP Comparison here. If you want RotoBaller to... Read More
2013 Fantasy Baseball Prospects: Mock Major League Baseball Draft
Dynasty leaguers know the value of a first-round draft pick in the MLB player draft, especially those who were on top of guys like Bryce Harper, Steven Strasburg and Mike Trout. Some of these guys don't ever pan out, though there's always a rare one or two who have the potential for immediate impact-- think... Read More
Fantasy Baseball 2013 Shortstop Sleepers: ADP Arbitrage – Jose Reyes vs. Erick Aybar
Welcome to the Rotoballer.com Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Series, ADP Arbitrage. Here RotoBaller takes a look at two players and compares them by both projected statistics and average draft position. Today we will look at the shortstop position; you can view the RotoBaller.com Shortstop Rankings with ADP Comparison here. If you want RotoBaller to compare two... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper? Matt Holliday
Matt Holliday is the #10 outfielder according to the RotoBaller.com 2013 Outfield Rankings, and with good reason, too, since he finished 2012 as the #8 OF overall. He is sandwiched between Justin Upton and Jason Heyward in the ranks, but what you need to notice is that despite the company he's keeping in the rankings, Holliday's... Read More
Fantasy Baseball 2013 First Base Sleepers: ADP Arbitrage – Adrian Gonzalez vs. Adam Laroche
Welcome to the Rotoballer.com Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Series, ADP Arbitrage. Here RotoBaller takes a look at two players and compares them by both projected statistics and average draft position. Today we will look at first base; you can view the RotoBaller.com First Base Rankings here. If you want RotoBaller to compare two players you do... Read More
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Digging Deeper into Closers: NL West Bullpen Report
Welcome to the RotoBaller.com Preseason Bullpen Report. This edition features the American League West. RotoBaller answers your closers questions here, and you can ask us anything else at our Ask Us Anything section of RotoBaller.com. NL West Bullpen Report: San Francisco Giants: Presumed Closer: Sergio Romo % Chance to start the season as closer: 100%... Read More
Fantasy Baseball 2013 Catcher Sleepers: ADP Arbitrage - Carlos Santana vs. Jonathan Lucroy
Welcome to the Rotoballer.com Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Series, ADP Arbitrage. Here RotoBallers take a look at two players and compare them by both projected statistics and average draft position. Today we will look at catchers; you can view the RotoBaller.com Catcher Pitcher Rankings with ADP Comparison here. If you want RotoBaller to compare two players you... Read More
Digging Deeper into Closers: NL Central Bullpen Report
Welcome to the RotoBaller.com Preseason Bullpen Report. This edition features the National League Central. RotoBaller answers your closers questions here, and you can ask us anything else at our Ask Us Anything section of RotoBaller.com. NL Central Bullpen Report Cincinnati Reds Presumed Closer: Jonathan Broxton % Chance to start the season as closer: 100% %... Read More
Digging Deeper into Starting Pitchers – 2013 Fantasy Baseball SP Rankings (Part II)
This is Part II of the Digging Deeper into SP series, in which we take a look at pitchers number 21 through 40. Check out Part I of the series, and ask the experts for in-depth advice on any player in the majors at the Ask Us section of RotoBaller.com. Also, don't miss RotoBaller.com's full... Read More
Digging Deeper into Starting Pitchers - 2013 Fantasy Baseball SP Rankings (Part I)
In this series, RotoBaller.com will take a look at the top 40 starting pitchers, beginning with numbers 1 through 20. Now, while the top 40 are important, the top 41-100 can provide you even more value, so ask the experts for in-depth advice on any player in the majors at the Ask Us section of... Read More
Digging Deeper into Shortstop – 2013 Fantasy Baseball SS Rankings
As a follow up to RotoBaller.com's 2013 Shortstop Rankings, here is a little more info on the top 12 shortstops to be on the lookout for in 2013. We often make reference to keeper potential in our articles; if you are interested in a player's keeper potential and have any questions or advice requests ask... Read More
Digging Deeper into Outfield - 2013 Fantasy Baseball OF Rankings
As a follow up to RotoBaller's RotoBaller's 2013 Outfield Rankings with ADP Commparison article, here is a little more info on the top 30 outfielders to be on the lookout for in 2013 fantasy baseball. Whether it's speed, power or a combination of both, the outfield has it all. We often make reference to keeper... Read More
Digging Deeper into Second Base - 2013 Fantasy Baseball 2B Rankings
If you haven’t checked out the RotoBaller 2013 Second Base Rankings with ADP Comparison, you need to. Second base provides the epitome of all “tier breakdowns” as you can see on the website. The separation between tiers is rather drastic and the rankings are a must-use tool for your draft preparation! 1. Robinson Cano –... Read More
Digging Deeper into First Base – 2013 Fantasy Baseball 1B Rankings
1B is another position where you need to make decisions early on, especially if you are drafting late first round in the range where you’ll have to decide between Pujols, Votto and Fielder. Regardless of where you draft, you need to prepare for this position. And if you prefer to take a late-round flier... Read More
Digging Deeper into Third Base - 2013 Fantasy Baseball 3B Rankings
3B is always one of the tougher positions to lock down, especially when you wait around on draft day. If your league has a CI position, it’s always good to lock up 3B early and do yourself a favor by taking a second 3B as well-- it’s a solid backup plan, and it can... Read More
Digging Deeper into Catchers - 2013 Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings
Let's dig a little deeper into the top 12 catchers heading in to the 2013 Fantasy baseball season, as a follow up to our RotoBaller Rankings: 2013 Catcher Rankings with ADP Comparison. When using the catcher rankings make sure you determine what kind of draft strategy you want to pursue when it comes to... Read More
