This article references Addison Russell, Carlos Correa, Cruz, Ian Desmond, Jhonny Peralta, Ketel Marte, Kyle Seager, Nelson Cruz, Norichika Aoki, Randal Grichuk, Robinson Cano, Trea Turner, Troy Tulowitzki, Xander Bogaerts and more! These rankings are derived from my 15 step formula. The Keeper Valuation Formula uses the players’ age, draft round, number of teams in the league, current stats, projected stats, games played percentage, positional value, and some secret squirrel statistical math. The product is a TRUE Keeper Value for each player. Translation of Keeper Formula Values less than 0 - Slap Yourself for Considering 0-25 - Gross, only if hes your favorite player 26-50 - If your options are limited 51-75 -[...]Keep on reading: 2016 Shortstop Keeper Values: The Other Guys

This article references Adrian Beltre, Andrelton Simmons, Aramis Ramirez, Archie Bradley, Billy Hamilton, Brett Gardner, Brian Johnson, Byron Buxton, Carlos Correa, Chase Utley, Chris Young, Christian Walker, Corey Seager, Dylan Bundy, Francisco Lindor, Gary Sanchez, Giancarlo Stanton, Hector Olivera, Homer Bailey, Ian Desmond, Joey Gallo, Jon Gray, Jordan, Jordan Zimmerman, Jordan Zimmermann, Jose Berrios, Jose Peraza, Josh Bell, JP Crawford, Ken Giles, Kris Bryant, Lucas Giolito, Maikel Franco, Mike Pelfrey, Mitch Moreland, Nomar Mazara, Patrick Corbin, Pedro Alvarez, Reed, Rob Refsnyder, Robert Stephenson, Rubby De La Rosa, Sean Rodriguez, Shelby Miller, Starlin Castro, Steven Matz, Trea Turner, Zack Greinke and more! The [...]Keep on reading: MLB Ready Prospects: Top 30 Rankings for 2016 Fantasy Draft - December Preview

This article references 2B, A, Alexei Ramirez, Brett Lawrie, Bryce Harper, C, Carlos Correa, Corey Seager, Cristhian Adames, Daniel Robertson, Danny Espinosa, Dee Gordon, Deven Marrero, Francisco Lindor, Freddy Galvis, Ian Desmond, J.P. Crawford, Jacoby Jones, Javier Baez, Jean Segura, Joc Pederson, Jose Altuve, jose reye, Jose Reyes, Josh Donaldson, Kendall Graveman, Leury Garcia, Luis Sardinas, Marcus Semien, Nolan Fontana, OF, Orlando Arcia, RB, RP, San Diego Padres, Sean Nolin, SP, SS, Steven Souza, TE, Trea Turner, Wil Myers, WR, Yunel Escobar and more! 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 their prospect reports. Shortstop has many things in common with second base. It is a catch-all position for a[...]Keep on reading: Shortstop Prospect And Dynasty Rankings

This article references A, A.J. Reed, Andrew Knapp, Austin Meadows, C, Corey Seager, Courtney Hawkins, Francisco Lindor, J.P. Crawford, Jace Peterson, James Paxton, OF, Robbie Ray, Roman Quinn, Rusney Castillo, SP, SS, Steven Brault, TE, Trea Turner and more! Hello, and welcome to the first edition of Future Tense, RotoBaller.com’s new column covering the minor leagues. I’m your host, Mark Haverty. It’s been a little while since I’ve covered this beat, having done so for years both on my own ventures and for Sporting News, along with fantasy baseball in general for FOX Sports, before spending a few years covering my childhood love, comic books, for [...]Keep on reading: Future Tense: The Arizona Fall League

This article references A, C, Ian Desmond, Matt Wisler, OF, SP, SS, TE, Trea Turner and more! Trea Turner hit his first major league home run during Tuesday's loss to the Atlanta Braves. The rookie’s homer was the only bright spot offensively for the Washington Nationals in a 2-1 loss. Turner only has 23 games under his belt and has a .238 BA with 2 SB so far. The infielder can be a fantasy free agent signing that could help fantasy users during the final week since he'll be playing every day. Turner homered off Braves starter Matt Wisler in the sixth inning, a solo shot. He fini[...]Keep on reading: Trea Turner Delivers 1st Major League HR Tuesday

This article references 2B, 3B, A, Adam Eaton, Alen Hanson, Alfonso Soriano, Anthony Rendon, Ben Zobrist, Brandon Moss, C, Carlos Sanchez, Chase Utley, Daniel Murphy, Danny Espinosa, Dee Gordon, DJ LeMahieu, Drew Robinson, Howie Kendrick, Jackie Bradley Jr., Joe Panik, Jordy Mercer, Jose Abreu, Jose Altuve, Jose Peraza, Josh Harris, Josh Harrison, Jr., Juan Pierre, Micah Johnson, Neil Walker, OF, Rob Refsnyder, Ronny Rodriguez, Sean Rodriguez, SP, SS, TE, Trea Turner, Wilmer Flores, WR, Yoan Moncada and more! 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) is much more difficult. A few of these guys have power. Most of them have speed. Guessing how these talents will translate up the ladder is a maddening task. As with firs[...]Keep on reading: Second Base Prospect And Dynasty Rankings

This article references A, Aaron Nola, Brett Anderson, C, Carlos Rodon, Chris Sale, Chris Tillman, Clayton Kershaw, Doug Fister, Eduardo Rodriguez, Erasmo Ramirez, J.A. Happ, Jaime Garcia, Jake Peavy, Kris Medlen, Kyle Hendricks, Madison Bumgarner, Michael Pineda, Mike Leake, Nathan Eovaldi, Noah Syndergaard, OF, R.A. Dickey, SP, SS, Steven Souza, Taijuan Walker, Taylor Jungmann, TE, Tom Koehler, Trea Turner, Wei-Yin Chen, Yordano Ventura, Yovani Gallardo and more! Welcome to Week 22. If you've been following along with this series all season, you know the drill. If not, this article is to help you uncover starting pitcher options that may have been overlooked in your league. As always, included are options for both shallow and deeper leagues. I also add my list of pitchers discussed previously at the end of the article with ownership levels to boot. Make sure to check them out, and grab any that are still out there. To read about even more wai[...]Keep on reading: Week 22 Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire: Ross, Iglesias, Eovaldi, Happ

This article references A, Aaron Hicks, Byron Buxton, C, OF, SP, SS, TE, Trea Turner and more! Hello and welcome to another edition of the prospect call-up watch. There haven't been many prospect call-ups this week. We'll be discussing three high upside future studs. We begin, oddly enough, in Germany. 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 & Recent Call-Ups - Week 20 Aaron Altherr (OF, PHI,[...]Keep on reading: Recent Prospect Call-Ups and Their Fantasy Values (Altherr, Turner, Buxton)

Washington prospect Trea Turner could provide value at a shallow shortstop position.

This article references A, Anthony Rendon, C, Danny Espinosa, Ian Desmond, Jarrod Dyson, OF, RB, SP, SS, TE, Trea Turner, Yunel Escobar and more! BALLER MOVE: Monitor in 14 team leagues or deeper. OWNED IN: 1% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: This guy can absolutely fly. Between AA and AAA this year, Trea Turner had a 322/.370/.458 batting line with eight homers, 54 RBI and 19 steals. That's the good. The bad is, he doesn't have a clear route to playing time. He's blocked at short by Ian Desmond, at third by Yunel Escobar and Anthony Rendon, and at second by Danny Espinosa. Obviously in dynasties and keeper leagues he has tremendous va[...]Keep on reading: Trea Turner (WAS, SS) – Waiver Wire Pickups