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Auction Strategy: Use All Of Your Money
Don't Get Caught Watching The last installment of my four part series on auction strategy is all about the money. Specifically, you should spend all of it. Your plan and budget are set, and now it is time to start drafting. You set a lovely, structured plan. Now you're immediately challenged by other owners spending... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy: When to Punt a Stat on Draft Day (Almost Never)
Fantasy owners are constantly trying to find something that will give them an edge, and one strategy that has been employed is to intentionally disregard a stat during the draft. The logic is simple enough: If all teams have the same number of auction dollars or draft picks, intentionally disregarding one stat provides an advantage... Read More
How to Use Positional Scarcity and Depth to Your Advantage
Position scarcity and depth are topics of great debate every draft season. Where the talent pool is deep, you can afford to wait. Where it is scarce, an early pick is often in order. During the work on my series of draft value articles using RotoBaller's ADP Draft Sleepers Tool, I examined the depth of... Read More
2015 Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy: How To Use Tiered Rankings
What Are Player Tiers for Rankings? Over the last few years in fantasy baseball, the topic of player tiers or tiered rankings has become a trendy way to approach your draft. Often times, in real life, something that is trendy doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best course of action or the smartest idea. It... Read More
Seven Best Draft Strategies for Deep Leagues
Draft Strategy for Deep Leagues What are deep leagues? Are they anything over 10 team leagues? The phrase "deep leagues" gets thrown around a lot on fantasy websites. You see headlines like, “Deep League Sleeper” and “Deep League Targets” all over the internet. Who are they targeting? Are they targeting me since I’m in... Read More
Tiered Starting Pitcher Rankings Analysis: Draft Strategy & Advice For Starting Pitchers
RotoBaller analysts have been giving you a sneak peak into our consensus Premium Tiered Rankings at each position with some in-depth analysis to help you prepare for your drafts. We already looked at catchers, first base, second base, third base, shortstop, outfield, and today we tackle starting pitchers. The rest of our tiered rankings can be found in our 2015 Fantasy Baseball Draft... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Draft Plans: The Lessons Of Starting Pitcher Injuries
The Plague of Failing Elbows Since the beginning of spring training, we have seen starting pitchers Yu Darvish, Marcus Stroman, Cliff Lee, and Zack Wheeler all go down with with injuries. This, along with the outbreak of Tommy John surgeries in baseball the past few seasons, has left fantasy owners searching for "safe" starting pitching. How do we weed... Read More
Auction Draft Strategy: How to Manage Your Budget
We previous looked at Part 1 (How to Prepare for Auction Drafts) and Part 2 (Five Key Mistakes to Avoid Making) of our Auction Draft Strategy series. Today we look at how to budget your team's salary. The most important strategy for auction drafts is how to budget your allowance. Keeping track of how your dollars are... Read More
Wait. On. Pitchers. (Until Rounds 7-8) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Strategy
When creating a Fantasy Baseball team, there are many reasons to consider waiting on pitchers. The position is easier to fill than hitting roster spots, starters are more injury prone than position players, and a starting pitcher pitches only once every five days meaning their impact is limited to a much smaller sample size than... Read More
Four Best Draft Strategies for Points Leagues
Winning Points Leagues on Draft Day Most of the analysis you'll find in the fantasy community tends to be geared towards roto or 5x5 formats. This is done for two main reasons. First, category formats are easily the more popular of the two options. Analysts write to be read, so it makes sense to... Read More
Auction Draft Strategy: Five Key Mistakes to Avoid at the Auction Table
There are many ways your auction can blow up before your eyes. Part Two of my strategy for auction drafts is focused around five key mistakes to avoid making in auction drafts. This list of five is comes from my own experience at the auction table in more than a few auction leagues over the years. These... Read More
Top Three Keeper Selection Strategies
“Who To Keep?” It's a question which agonizes fantasy owners each year. No matter how experienced you are, it's never an easy one. A sound keeper strategy is just as important to contending in your league as any first round pick. Moreover, making a mistake at this part of the game can set your team... Read More
Auction Draft Strategy Part One: How to Prepare for Auction Drafts
Going Once, Going Twice... An auction is the most exciting way to draft in fantasy baseball, but it can also be the most difficult. For this article and the three to follow, I will be using the assumption that your league’s standard settings give you a $260 allowance. For those unfamiliar with the process, that is... Read More
Tiered OF Rankings Analysis: Draft Strategy & Advice For Outfielders
Over the next week, RotoBaller analysts will give you a sneak peak into our consensus Premium Tiered Rankings at each position with some in-depth analysis to help you prepare for your drafts. We already looked at catchers, first base, second base, third base and shortstop, and today we tackle outfielders. The rest of our tiered rankings can be found in our 2015 Fantasy... Read More
Tiered SS Rankings Analysis: Draft Strategy & Advice For Shortstops
Over the next week, RotoBaller analysts will give you a sneak peak into our consensus Premium Tiered Rankings at each position with some in-depth analysis to help you prepare for your drafts. The rest of our tiered rankings can be found in our 2015 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit & Cheat Sheet. Tiered Shortstop Rankings Analysis Tiered rankings are critical for... Read More
Jace Peterson: Fantasy Baseball Second Base/Shortstop Deep Sleeper
Opportunity May Yield A Sneaky Source Of Steals Being a sleeper is all about exceeding expectations, and that’s what I expect from Jace Peterson in 2015. As of right now his ADP I’m pretty sure is nonexistent, so you should be able to snag him with your last pick or as a post-draft acquisition. As of... Read More
MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Breakout Players Coming Out Of Spring Training
Potential Breakout Pitchers & Hitters For 2015 RotoBaller is very excited about the launch of our very own radio station. You can now find our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Wednesday night at 9:30 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano of DraftSmashers Radio will... Read More
Tiered 3B Rankings Analysis: Draft Strategy & Advice For Third Basemen
Over the next week, RotoBaller analysts will give you a sneak peak into our consensus Premium Tiered Rankings at each position with some in-depth analysis to help you prepare for your drafts. We already looked at catchers, first base and second base, and today we tackle third base. The rest of our tiered rankings can be found in our2015 Fantasy... Read More
First Base Draft Strategy & Tiers: Keys To The Position
First Base Power Outage First Base has historically been a source of home runs and RBI. With perpetual fantasy baseball standouts like Miguel Cabrera, Joey Votto and Prince Fielder having off years and missing time due to injuries, first basemen suffered a major power outage. They hit the lowest number of home runs as a... Read More
Tiered 1B Rankings Analysis: Draft Strategy & Advice for First Basemen
Over the next week, RotoBaller analysts will give you a sneak peak into our consensus Premium Tiered Rankings at each position with some in-depth analysis to help you prepare for your drafts. We already looked at catchers, and today we tackle first base. The rest of our tiered rankings can be found in our 2015 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit & Cheat... Read More
Draft Strategy: Player Nomination Tactics For Auction Drafts
Draft day is the most important day of the year for fantasy owners. Forget about your birthday, your significant other's birthday (well maybe not that one, unless you like couches or hotels) and holidays because none of them compare to the adrenaline rush of an auction fantasy draft. A successful draft does not guarantee a... Read More
Tiered 2B Rankings Analysis: Draft Strategy & Advice For Second Basemen
Over the next week, RotoBaller analysts will give you a sneak peak into our consensus Premium Tiered Rankings at each position with some in-depth analysis to help you prepare for your drafts. The rest of our tiered rankings can be found in our 2015 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit & Cheat Sheet. Tiered Second Base Rankings Analysis Tiered rankings are critical... Read More
Strategic Tips For Drafting in Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues
An Alternative To Rotisserie Points-based leagues are becoming more and more common among the fantasy baseball world. In fact, some major sites are using the format as their default setting for online leagues. Whether old time fantasy owners want to believe it or not, the game is evolving. I’m still among the crowd that tries... Read More
Tiered Catcher Rankings Analysis: Draft Strategy & Advice for Catchers
Over the next week, RotoBaller analysts will give you a sneak peak into our consensus Premium Tiered Rankings at each position with some in-depth analysis to help you prepare for your drafts. The rest of our tiered rankings can be found in our 2015 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit & Cheat Sheet. Tiered Catcher Rankings Analysis Tiered rankings are critical... Read More
Auction Draft Strategy: Using Rankings Tiers To Your Advantage
Conventional fantasy baseball rankings are pointless. There I said it. A set of tiered rankings, on the other hand, now that makes a lot more sense. What a simple numerical set of rankings (from one through let's say 300) fails to account for is the skills and production gap between the players it is ordering.... Read More
Rounds 10-15 Are Starting Pitcher Gold: Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy
Ah starting pitchers. The draft picks that can win you championships come September or be off your team a week after the draft. Despite injuries such as Tommy John surgery being widely unpredictable and break out seasons like the one from Jake Arrieta being few and far between, it's vitally important to prepare a plan as for when... Read More
MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Draft Strategy
Preseason Fantasy Baseball Analysis: Starting Pitcher Draft Strategy RotoBaller is very excited about the launch of our very own radio station. You can now find our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Wednesday night at 9:30 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano of DraftSmashers Radio... Read More
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RotoBaller is Obsessed with Baseball and Fantasy Baseball
The passionate writers at RotoBaller have been hard at work all preseason churning out 5-6 articles a day, giving you the relevant MLB news and the best fantasy baseball analysis and advice for your 2015 drafts. And they will continue churning milk into sweet cream for the rest of the MLB preseason. But on this Monday morning,... Read More
Hitters Advanced Statistics: Keys to Analyzing Fantasy Trends
Advanced statistics are not new. Though as recently as 10 years ago they were the subject of much derision among sportswriters and broadcasters, all but the most hidebound and dusty now acknowledge their existence, with most embracing them at least to some extent. Even Hawk Harrelson-- he of "The Will to Win"-- accepts and uses... Read More
Video: Analyzing the Top 3 Closers (RP) That Will Outperform Their ADP
The 2015 fantasy baseball season is fast approaching RotoBallers. We are here to provide you with the most current and in-depth analysis every single day leading up to the busy draft season, and the start of the 2015 MLB season. Several times per week, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph will review the key player news and... Read More
