This article references Adalberto Mejia, Andrew McCutchen, Austin Meadows, Brian McCann, Gary Sanchez, James Paxton, Jeimer Candelario and more! Well, another Fall League season has come and gone, so let’s take a look at a few of the things that we have learned from this season.   AFL Updates Jeimer Candelario is Really, Really Good Candelario, a third baseman in the Cubs organization, might not have been on the forty-man roster before the Arizona Fall League started, but he is now. That’s thanks to the monster fall season he put together in the desert. Over 21 games, Candelario hit .329 with five home runs, 15 RBI, 10 r[...]Keep on reading: Future Tense: Arizona Fall League Wrap-Up

This article references A.j. Pierzynski, Alex Rodriguez, Andrew Knapp, Andrew Susac, Anthony Garcia, Austin Barnes, Blake Swihart, Brian McCann, Buster Posey, Cameron Rupp, Carlos Beltran, Carlos Ruiz, Chance Sisco, Cole Hamels, David Peralta, Ender Inciarte, Francisco Cervelli, Gary Sanchez, Greg Bird, Ike Davis, Jorge Alfaro, Josh Thole, Josh Willingham, Kevin Plawecki, Kyle Schwarber, Mark Teixeira, Martin Prado, Max Stassi, Miguel Montero, Pablo Sandoval, Peter O'Brien, R.A. Dickey, Russell Martin, Travis d'Arnaud, Tyler Clippard, Welington Castillo, Willson Contreras, Yadier Molina, Yasmany Tomas and more! 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 35 catchers. It's a 20-team, 45 player league (900 players rostered). Catchers make up about four percent of all players owned. Several of those catchers are amateurs or internat[...]Keep on reading: Catcher Prospect and Dynasty Rankings

This article references A, Alex Rodriguez, Brandon Finnegan, Brian McCann, C, Gary Sanchez, Greg Bird, OF, SP, SS, TE and more! Welcome to another edition of the prospect call-up watch. Unsurprisingly, it has been a slow week in prospect movement. However, two players were recalled who could make a big difference for fantasy baseball managers in the coming weeks of the playoffs. Editor’s Note: to read about even more MLB prospects, rookies and potential call-ups, be sure to check out our MLB prospects for fantasy baseball homepage which has lots of great weekly analysis.   MLB Prospect Updates & Rec[...]Keep on reading: Recent Prospect Call-Ups and Their Fantasy Values (Sanchez, Finnegan)

This article references A, A.J. Ramos, Avisail Garcia, Brian McCann, C, Cameron Maybin, Chris Tillman, Eddie Rosario, Erasmo Ramirez, Francisco Lindor, Freddie Freeman, Joe Panik, Lance McCullers, Michael Pineda, Miguel Sano, OF, Ryan Howard, Shawn Tolleson, SP, SS, Stephen Piscotty, Taylor Jungmann, TE, Yangervis Solarte and more! Hot Wire Pickups & Fantasy Baseball Advice 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, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano will be discussing the most relevant fantasy baseball news and information for the MLB trade deadline. Editor's Note: Don't forget to check out all of RotoBaller's Premium In-Season Se[...]Keep on reading: MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Hot Wire Pickups & Fantasy Baseball Advice

This article references A, A.j. Pierzynski, Blake Swihart, Brayan Pena, Brian McCann, Buster Posey, C, Carlos Ruiz, Chris Iannetta, Derek Norris, Evan Gattis, Francisco Cervelli, J.T. Realmuto, James McCann, Jonathan Lucroy, Kurt Suzuki, Matt Wieters, Miguel Montero, Mike Zunino, Nick Hundley, OF, RB, Rene Rivera, Robinson Chirinos, Russell Martin, Ryan Hanigan, Salvador Perez, SP, SS, Stephen Vogt, TE, Tucker Barnhart, Tyler Flowers, Wilin Rosario, WIlson Ramos, WR, Yadier Molina, Yan Gomes, Yasmani Grandal and more! Today we're looking at the midseason catcher rankings for fantasy baseball. You can check out all of RotoBaller’s 2015 fantasy baseball midseason rankings and analysis, which will be updated over the next few days.   Tier 1—Elite 1) Buster Posey 2) Stephen Vogt 3) Brian McCann 4) Russell Martin 5) Jonathan Lucroy Nobody could have seen a Stephen Vogt breakout coming, but he’s been able to sustain his production throughout the first half, hitting .287 with 14 HRs, 43 [...]Keep on reading: Midseason Tiered Rankings: Catcher (C)

This article references A, Adrian Beltre, Archie Bradley, Brandon Crawford, Brian McCann, Corey Dickerson, David Wright, Devin Mesoraco, Devon Travis, Doug Fister, Edwin Encarnacion, Howie Kendrick, Hunter Pence, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jorge Soler, Jose Fernandez, Josh Hamilton, Matt Moore, Matt Wieters, Ryan Braun, Sean Doolittle, SP, Stephen Strasburg, Stephen Vogt, Travis d'Arnaud, Victor Martinez, Wil Myers, WIlson Ramos, Yasiel Puig, Yoenis Cespedes, Yunel Escobar and more! Sprains, strains, and surgeries. These three words make chills run down the spine of even the most hardened fantasy player. They're the little “what if” clause hanging over every fantasy season, that thing you just can't ever really predict no matter how much pre-draft research you do. Like it or not, being able to properly deal with injuries is one of the main separators between casual fantasy players and league champions. Given the importance of this aspect of the game, I'll be devoting[...]Keep on reading: MLB Injury Updates for Fantasy Baseball: Doolittle, Vogt, Puig, Soler, Beltre, More…

This article references A, Brian McCann, Francisco Cervelli, Jon Lester, Miguel Montero, SP and more! Getting Settled In Now that the first few weeks have come and gone, where does your team stand? Need to replace an injured catcher? Looking for a reliable backup? RotoBaller has you covered with analysis on three catchers who may be free agents in your league who you can target off the waiver wire in week 7 of fantasy baseball. Editor’s Note: for other waiver wire options, check out RotoBaller’s fantasy baseball waiver wirepickups list. It’s updated every single day. Our awesome[...]Keep on reading: Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds: Week 7

This article references Addison Reed, Andrew Cashner, Brian McCann, Buster Posey, Carlos Santana, Clayton Kershaw, Devin Mesoraco, Evan Gattis, Francisco Liriano, Jake McGee, Jonathan Lucroy, Jose Quintana, Luke Gregerson, Mat Latos, Matt Cain, Matt Shoemaker, Matt Wieters, Salvador Perez, Sean Doolittle, Taijuan Walker and more! 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 each position in great detail. The culmination of that work is this latest article, one in which I explore the deepest and shallowest positions in this year's draft.   Deepest: Starting P[...]Keep on reading: How to Use Positional Scarcity and Depth to Your Advantage

This article references Adam Dunn, Adam LaRoche, Adam Lind, Adrian Gonzalez, Albert Pujols, Allen Craig, Anthony Rizzo, Billy Butler, Brandon Belt, Brandon Moss, Brian McCann, Buster Posey, Carlos Santana, Chris Carter, Chris Davis, corey hart, David Ortiz, Edwin Encarnacion, Eric Hosmer, Freddie Freeman, Ike Davis, Joe Mauer, Joey Votto, Jonathan Lucroy, Jose Abreu, Justin Morneau, Justin Smoak, Kendrys Morales, Lucas Duda, Mark Teixeira, Mark Trumbo, Matt Adams, Michael Cuddyer, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Napoli, Nick Swisher, Paul Goldschmidt, Prince Fielder, Ryan Howard, Steve Pearce, Todd Frazier, Victor Martinez, Yasmani Grandal and more!   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 very easily could be something that will be temporary. However, in the case of looking at how to draft your team in fantasy baseball, breaking positions down into tiered rankings m[...]Keep on reading: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy: How To Use Tiered Rankings

This article references Aaron Sanchez, Alex Cobb, Brian McCann, Buster Posey, Chris Sale, Christian Vazquez, Dioner Navarro, Hank Conger, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joe Kelly, Jonathan Lucroy, Jose Molina, Justin Masterson, Marcus Stroman, Rene Rivera, Rick Porcello, Robinson Chirinos, Russell Martin, Ryan Hanigan, Sonny Gray and more! I’m obsessed with Chuck Shaw wine from Trader Joe's. It’s a $3 bottle of hooch that smells like paint thinner mixed with alcohol. It stings the nostrils. But after a glass or two, it’s the best damn bottle of wine you can get for under $5. I happened to be drinking some of this wine when I discovered my new FBB obsession, the Regressed Probabilistic Model (RPM.) I like it so much, I might get it tattooed on my lower back. From the genius minds at baseball prospectus, they have create[...]Keep on reading: Pitch Framing Metrics: Impact On Fantasy Baseball Pitchers