Success in fantasy baseball isn’t just about drafting well—it’s about using the right tools to make informed decisions all season long. Whether you’re managing a dynasty squad, competing in redraft leagues, or grinding daily matchups, FantasyPros has everything you need to gain an edge. From expert consensus rankings (ECR) and draft simulators to waiver wire advice, trade analyzers, and lineup optimizers, our suite of fantasy baseball tools is designed to help you make smarter, faster decisions. Let’s dive into the best fantasy baseball tools and resources available to keep you ahead of the competition!
Top Fantasy Baseball Tools and Resources Table of Contents
Feel free to use the links to jump ahead to any section. Each fantasy baseball tool/resource is explained and linked in the section.
| Section | Contains |
| Preseason Prep | MLB Draft Wizard, Draft Simulator, Mock Draft Lobby, Draft Assistant, Cheat Sheet Creator, Draft Analyzer, Salary Cap Simulator, Salary Cap Calculator |
| In-Season Management | Lineup Assistant, Who Should I Start?, Waiver Assistant, Trade Analyzer, Trade Finder, League Analyzer, Multi-League Assistant |
| Rankings | Draft Rankings, Average Draft Position (ADP), AL-Only Rankings, NL-Only Rankings, Rankings Comparisons, Prospect Rankings, Dynasty Rankings, Rest of Season Rankings |
| Depth Charts | MLB Team Depth Charts, Closer Depth Chart |
| News & Analysis | MLB Home Page, Fantasy Baseball Podcasts, Fantasy Baseball Articles, Breaking News, Injury Report, Injury News, Player Transactions, Who Should I Start? |
| Reports | Most Added/Dropped, Overvalued Players, Park Factors, Probable Pitchers, Sleepers, Undervalued Players, Hitter Matchup Planner |
| Projections | Season Projections, Rest of Season Projections, Weekly Projections, Daily Projections |
My Playbook Dashboard
My Playbook allows you to sync your fantasy baseball league from major platforms like ESPN, Yahoo, and CBS, giving you real-time roster insights. This sync enables personalized analysis and recommendations based on your league settings and scoring format. It streamlines team management by automatically tracking player performance, waiver wire options, and trade opportunities.
Fantasy Baseball Preseason Preparation
FantasyPros offers a comprehensive resource hub with rankings, projections, draft strategies, and expert advice to help fantasy baseball managers prepare for their drafts, such as:
- MLB Draft Wizard: A suite of tools that helps fantasy baseball managers dominate their drafts with expert rankings, customized draft strategies, and real-time recommendations.
- Draft Simulator: A fast and realistic mock draft tool that allows users to practice drafting against AI-powered opponents based on expert rankings and league settings.
- Mock Draft Lobby: A platform where users can join live mock drafts against real fantasy managers to test strategies and refine their draft approach.
- Draft Assistant: A real-time tool that provides expert-driven pick suggestions and analysis during a live fantasy baseball draft to help managers make the best selections.
- Cheat Sheet Creator: A customizable tool that lets fantasy baseball managers build personalized rankings and draft cheat sheets using expert consensus and personal preferences.
- Draft Analyzer: A post-draft evaluation tool that grades fantasy baseball drafts, highlights strengths and weaknesses and offers insights for roster improvement.
- Salary Cap Simulator: A mock salary cap (auction) draft tool lets users practice bidding strategies and refine their approach for salary cap drafts.
- Salary Cap Calculator: A tool that helps fantasy baseball managers allocate their budget efficiently by providing recommended bid values and roster construction guidance based on league settings.
Fantasy Baseball In-Season Management
FantasyPros provides expert-driven tools and insights to optimize your fantasy baseball team throughout the season, including:
- Lineup Assistant: Offers personalized start/sit recommendations based on expert consensus rankings and matchup analysis.
- Who Should I Start?: Compares two or more players to determine the best start option using expert projections and matchup data.
- Waiver Assistant: Identifies the best available players on the waiver wire based on your team needs and expert recommendations.
- Trade Analyzer: Evaluates potential fantasy baseball trades by analyzing player values, team needs, and expert opinions.
- Trade Finder: Suggests trade ideas tailored to improve your team, considering roster strengths, weaknesses, and league settings.
- League Analyzer: Provides an in-depth breakdown of your league’s standings, team strengths, and weaknesses to help guide strategic decisions.
- Multi-League Assistant: Allows you to manage multiple fantasy baseball teams in one place with expert insights and recommendations.
Fantasy Baseball Rankings
FantasyPros collects rankings from numerous experts to produce easily sortable lists for any number of league settings.
- Draft Rankings: Expert rankings of players for upcoming fantasy drafts, sorted by projected value.
- Average Draft Position (ADP): Aggregated data showing where players are typically being selected in fantasy drafts.
- AL-Only Rankings: Fantasy baseball player rankings limited to American League players.
- NL-Only Rankings: Fantasy baseball player rankings limited to National League players.
- Rankings Comparisons: A tool that allows users to compare different sets of player rankings from various analysts.
- Prospect Rankings: Rankings of the top minor league players based on future fantasy potential.
- Dynasty Rankings: Player rankings designed for long-term fantasy leagues, factoring in future value and career longevity.
- Rest of Season Rankings: Updated player rankings that reflect expected fantasy performance for the remainder of the season.
Fantasy Baseball Depth Charts
- MLB Team Depth Charts: Provides up-to-date projected starting lineups, pitching rotations, and bench depth for all 30 MLB teams to help fantasy managers assess player roles and opportunities.
- Closer Depth Chart: Tracks bullpen hierarchies across MLB, identifying current closers, setup men, and potential saves candidates to help fantasy managers navigate the volatile closer landscape.
Fantasy Baseball News & Analysis
- MLB Home Page: The central hub for FantasyPros’ fantasy baseball content, featuring rankings, news, tools, and expert analysis.
- Fantasy Baseball Podcasts: Shows delivering expert insights, player analysis, and fantasy baseball advice to help managers dominate their leagues.
- Fantasy Baseball Articles: In-depth written content covering a variety of topics from industry experts, including:
- Breaking News: Provides up-to-the-minute updates on major developments affecting fantasy baseball, including trades, injuries, and lineup changes.
- Injury Report: A comprehensive list of current MLB player injuries, detailing statuses, expected return timelines, and fantasy impact.
- Injury News: Delivers the latest updates on player injuries, including diagnosis, recovery outlook, and implications for fantasy baseball managers.
- Player Transactions: Tracks all MLB roster moves, including signings, trades, call-ups, and demotions, with a focus on their fantasy relevance.
- Who Should I Start?: A head-to-head comparison tool that helps fantasy managers decide between players based on expert consensus rankings, matchups, and projections.
Fantasy Baseball Reports
- Most Added/Dropped: Tracks the most frequently added and dropped players in fantasy baseball leagues to highlight trending roster moves.
- Overvalued Players: Identifies players who are being drafted or valued higher than their projected fantasy production justifies.
- Park Factors: Analyzes how different MLB ballparks impact offensive and pitching performances based on historical data.
- Probable Pitchers: Provides a schedule of upcoming starting pitchers along with key matchup information for fantasy decision-making.
- Sleepers: Highlights underrated players who have the potential to outperform their draft position or current fantasy value.
- Undervalued Players: Identifies players who are being drafted or valued lower than their projected fantasy production suggests.
- Hitter Matchup Planner: Analyzes upcoming matchups to help fantasy managers optimize their hitting lineups based on opposing pitchers and ballpark factors.
Fantasy Baseball Projections
- Season Projections: Provides full-season statistical projections for players based on performance trends, team context, and expert analysis.
- Rest of Season Projections: Updates projected stats for the remainder of the season, adjusting for injuries, role changes, and recent performance.
- Weekly Projections: Estimates player performance for the upcoming week, factoring in matchups, playing time, and recent trends.
- Daily Projections: Offers single-day player stat projections to help with daily fantasy decisions and short-term lineup adjustments.
