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2016 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: First Base
We at RotoBaller like rankings. In preparation for the 2016 fantasy baseball draft season, we will deliver four rounds of composite rankings. This is the second position of the first round - first base. Rest assured, more exciting positions and ever more detailed analysis lie ahead as we progress closer to draft season. Please note, value is somewhat... Read More
2016 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Catchers
It's time. We at RotoBaller like rankings. In preparation for the 2016 fantasy baseball draft season, we will deliver four rounds of composite rankings. This is the first position of the first round - catchers. Rest assured, more exciting positions and ever more detailed analysis lie ahead as we progress closer to draft season. This first round features... Read More
2016 Catcher Keeper Values: The Other Guys
We talked about the top keeper catchers earlier in the week. Now here are some of the most recognizable non-keepers. To see an explanation for my Keeper Valuation Formula, and the 2016 Top Five Catcher Keeper Values, click HERE! 2016 Catcher Keeper Values and Analysis Outside the Top Five Buster Posey SF, 28 - (Second... Read More
2016 Top Five Catcher Keeper Values
What Have We Here? It's good to have a methodology. Today, we'll discuss the top five catcher keepers using a keeper value tool I developed. Many keeper leagues have a cost to keeping players. I wanted to incorporate that opportunity cost into my formula. These rankings are derived from my 15 step formula. The Keeper Valuation... Read More
Top 10 Dynasty Second Basemen For 2016
To put it simply, second base is in for a major shakeup in 2016. With the potential arrivals of big name prospects: Yoan Moncada, Javier Baez, Rob Refsnyder and Jose Peraza along with young exciting bats like Jonathan Schoop, Devon Travis and Joe Panik, the position is becoming deeper than ever. For the 2016 season, keeping any... Read More
2016 Catcher Prospects and Dynasty Rankings
Now that we've taken a look at the rest of the infield (first base, second base, shortstop, and third base), it's time evaluate a thin pool of catchers. In many ways, it's the least important fantasy position - even in dynasty leagues. A typical fantasy league might roster 15 catchers. My dynasty league rosters around... Read More
Top 10 Dynasty Outfielders For 2016
The 2015 season will be remembered as the year of the prospect. From Kris Bryant to Michael Conforto, rookies have drastically altered the dynasty landscape. Suddenly, your 30 year old (plus) keepers like Carlos Gomez, Adam Jones and Jose Bautista are smelling like listerine (the gold antiseptic kind) and Mookie Betts is making your loins a... Read More
2016 Third Base Prospects And Dynasty Rankings
We've taken a look at first base, second base, and shortstop dynasty prospects. Now it's time to move on to third base. The position isn't terribly deep at the moment, but that's because Kris Bryant and Miguel Sano have reached the majors. The other top third base prospects either have a serious flaw or they... Read More
MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Rankings for 2016 Fantasy Drafts
As many of you all may remember, during the regular season I discussed which Top 30 prospects would have the biggest impact for fantasy owners during the regular season. This series will continue into the offseason, but will come out once a month as opposed to once a week. The only requirement to be on this... Read More
2016 Shortstop Prospects And Dynasty Rankings
Over the last few weeks, we've evaluated first base and second base dynasty prospects. Both positions have their quirks. First base prospects are usually pure hitters with little defensive utility. Good for fantasy owners, less good for real baseball teams. Second base isn't always a well-regarded position among scouts leading clubs and rankings to under-represent the position in... Read More
2016 Second Base Prospects And Dynasty Rankings
We began last week with an evaluation of first base dynasty prospects. In many ways, first base is the easiest position to analyze. The top prospects stand out due to an excellent plate approach and/or massive raw power. It's relatively easy to judge prospects on just a few parameters. Second base (and every other position)... Read More
Midseason Fantasy Baseball Tiered Rankings: Outfield (Part 2)
Welcome to the final installment of RotoBaller's midseason tiered rankings for fantasy baseball. We'll cover the outfielders today ranked 26-60. If you missed the first part of the outfield rankings, click here. The outfielder tiers for both rankings will be named after television dramas. The invitation to berate me on Twitter (@amoralpanic) for either set of rankings remains... Read More
Midseason Fantasy Baseball Tiered Rankings: Relief Pitchers
Below you will find our rest of season tiered rankings for relief pitchers. This list was constructed reflecting the probability of trades being completed between now and the MLB trade deadline. Obviously a bird in hand is better than two in the bush, but it feels necessary to account for potential moves and the impact it will... Read More
Midseason Fantasy Baseball Tiered Rankings: Starting Pitchers (Part One)
The All-Star Break is here and hopefully the first half of the season has been good to you. We've seen some pitchers take the next step in their development (Dallas Keuchel, Carlos Martinez, Taijuan Walker) and some who have regressed from their preseason expectations (Jon Lester, Stephen Strasburg, Yordano Ventura). So what's in store for the... Read More
Midseason Fantasy Baseball Tiered Rankings: Starting Pitchers (Part Two)
On Monday we looked at Part 1 of our Rest of Season Starting Pitcher Rankings. Today we've got Part Two of our Rest of Season rankings. While it covers pitchers 51-100, there's a still a vast supply of quality pitchers to consider that can make valuable contributions to your fantasy roster. Where does first-half wonder... Read More
Midseason Fantasy Baseball Tiered Rankings: First Base (1B)
Welcome to the All-Star break, which gives us the chance to catch our breath roughly halfway through the marathon of the regular season. Rather than the composite approach we took to our preseason rankings, we're offering tiered rankings for each position. I had planned to name each tier after Coen Brothers films, but Alex Chamberlain... Read More
Midseason Fantasy Baseball Tiered Rankings: Second Base (2B)
With the All-Star Break approaching, I am here to give you my updated rankings for the second base position. There may be a few surprises here, but that's generally how we roll at RotoBaller. We'll be releasing updated mid-season rankings for all the positions in the coming week. Editor’s Note: you can check out all of... Read More
Midseason Fantasy Baseball Tiered Rankings: Third Base (3B)
Welcome to another installment of RotoBaller's midseason fantasy baseball rankings! Today we're taking a look at the hot corner, where the 3B rankings and tiers are named after Paul Thomas Anderson films. As with my first base/Radiohead album rankings, I welcome dissent from our readers. You can find me on Twitter @amoralpanic. Editor’s Note: You... Read More
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Midseason Fantasy Baseball Tiered Rankings: Shortstop (SS)
With the All-Star Break approaching, I am here to give you my updated rankings for the shortstop position. There may be a few surprises here, but that's generally how we roll at Rotoballer. We'll be releasing updated mid-season rankings for all the positions in the coming week. Editor’s Note: you can check out all of RotoBaller’s... Read More
Midseason Fantasy Baseball Tiered Rankings: Outfield (Part 1)
Welcome to the final installment of RotoBaller's midseason rankings for fantasy baseball. We'll cover the top 25 outfielders today, and the rest of the top 60 will be released tomorrow. The outfielder tiers for both rankings will be named after television dramas. The invitation to berate me on Twitter (@amoralpanic) for either set of rankings remains... Read More
Midseason Fantasy Baseball Tiered Rankings: Catcher (C)
Today we're looking at the midseason catcher rankings for fantasy baseball. Catcher has been pretty thin this year, but it's still a position we need to address. Finding offensive production from your catchers can be a difference make, so let's analyze what we can expect moving forward. Editor's Note: You can check out all of RotoBaller’s... Read More
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MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Power Rankings for Fantasy (Week Two)
What have we here? It's a ranking of the top 30 MLB ready prospects. Some are in the majors and others are working their way to the top level. With the start of the season, there will be two additions to the power rankings. I've added an estimated time of arrival. I will also add the... Read More
2015 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings: Top 100
What's up RotoBallers. The MLB season is right around the corner, and this is the home stretch for our fantasy baseball drafts. There has been a lot of recent news around MLB, so I thought I'd take a few minutes and give you our updated 2015 starting pitcher rankings for your fantasy baseball drafts. These... Read More
Jose Altuve: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis
ADP: 13.3 RANKING STATUS: Overvalued ANALYSIS: Last season, Jose Altuve took both the real and fantasy baseball worlds by storm. He was the big story for the Houston Astros as he led the majors with a .341 batting average and paced the American League with 56 stolen bases With Altuve entering his age-25 season, many... Read More
Travis d'Arnaud (C, NYM) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis
Current ADP: 207.2 Rankings Status: Overvalued Analysis: The Metropolitan backstop is high on many sleeper lists this season due to a "power breakout" in the second half of the 2014 season. However, his rate stats indicate that while the second half was a change for Travis d'Arnaud, it is not one likely to lead to... Read More
Predicting The Top 10 Finishers for ERA in 2015: Fantasy Baseball Rankings
While wins are not solely the pitcher's responsibility, one category that falls primarily in the pitcher's hand (pun intended) is ERA. In 2014 the league saw nine starters finish with an ERA under 2.50, capping off one of the best pitching seasons in recent memory. With the amount of runs scored trending downward, it is... Read More
Hidden Starting Pitcher Draft Gems and ADP Value Picks
What’s up RotoBallers. I’m here today to try and unearth some starting pitchers that you can get later in your drafts, and will also provide similar value to other outfielders who are being drafted earlier on average. If you’re looking to make a splash on draft day, you should give RotoBaller’s ADP Draft Sleepers Tool a long, hard... Read More
Undervalued Starting Pitchers: Three With ADPs Between 200-300
There is plenty of quality starting pitching depth up and down a fantasy baseball draft chart. However, once in the later rounds, the names begin to get a bit unfamiliar. These latter rounds though provide an excellent opportunity to take a chance and invest in a lesser known commodity. There are several quality pitchers that... 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
Hidden Outfield Draft Gems and ADP Value Picks
What’s up RotoBallers. I’m here today to try and unearth some outfielders that you can get later in your drafts, and will also provide similar value to other outfielders who are being drafted earlier on average. If you’re looking to make a splash on draft day, you should give RotoBaller’s ADP Draft Sleepers Tool a long, hard look.... Read More
