![Jeff Zimmerman on Hitters Struggling Under the Bright Lights](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/a49joopcp0zrkyjis9fk.jpg)
Do hitters moving to big cities generally struggle under heat of media and fan scrutiny? Or is that a misconception? Jeff Zimmerman examines.
![The Z Files: Saving the Best for Last](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/lwz2yuenl6o6itluyenl.jpg)
Todd Zola examines recent draft trends when it comes to closers and weighs the pros and cons of spending an early pick on the likes of Emmanuel Clase.
![Collette Calls: 2022 NL East Bold Predictions](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/sbrt2chrauofjh4ykrwh.jpg)
Jason Collette continues his Bold Predictions series with a trip through the NL East! Find out why he's fading last year's RBI leader in the National League and which arms he likes at cost in fantasy baseball.
![First-Year Player Draft Blueprint](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/e74q549qwslwsjbb2tuj.jpg)
James Anderson provides his blueprint for handling 2022 First-Year Player Drafts, where Boston shortstop Marcelo Mayer is the best player available.
![Bernie on the Scene: Prospect Profiles On Request](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/v7qw72mqocmvbforxk6p.jpg)
Bernie Pleskoff continues his evaluations of prospects requested by readers, including Josh Lowe of the Tampa Bay Rays, who was selected in the first round of the 2016 draft.
![Bernie on the Scene: Prospecting Once Again](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/zeirb9t97mbnsip7nvcn.jpg)
Bernie Pleskoff writes about five reader-requested prospects and gives an update on the baseball lockout.
![The Z Files: 2022 Picks and Pans](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/hucvhccnbq3jkdbedu9q.jpg)
Todd Zola offers his picks and pans for 2022 and thinks Max Fried will be able to build on his strong playoff run.
![Bernie on the Scene: Prospect Profiles to Start the New Year](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/xzdjrx8edmu7aurkeuta.jpg)
Bernie Pleskoff starts the New Year with more reader-requested prospects, starting with the Phillies’ Johan Rojas, who Pleskoff sees as a potential sleeper.
![Hitting Category Targets for 2022](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/ofulmba4lbdwtataf31q.jpg)
Whit Merrifield and Starling Marte were the only two players to steal 40+ bases last year. What does that mean for our targets in 2022?
![The Z Files: Projecting Home Runs Using Flyball Exit Velocity, Part Two](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/qhqr6zj5imwjz5xtl82p.jpg)
Todd Zola continues his look at some breakout power hitters from 2021, including Brewers sensation Willy Adames.
![Collette Calls: 2022 AL East Bold Predictions](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/tqgsuksr2vosmojfc7nj.jpg)
Jason Collette begins his Bold Predictions series with a trip through the AL East. Can Gary Sanchez return to top 5 catcher status?
![Bernie on the Scene: A Return to Prospect Evaluations by Request](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/prnehvvhlmstua9kovzh.jpg)
Bernie Pleskoff offers more reader-requested scouting profiles, including Jose Barrero, who has the Reds and their fans excited about his future.
![Collette Calls: Value in the Scrap Heap For 2022](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/tqgsuksr2vosmojfc7nj.jpg)
Jason Collette rummages through the scrap heap to find some gems for 2022 drafts, including the Yankees Gary Sanchez.
![Bernie on the Scene: Don’t Forget These Quality Prospects](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/zlrxvduf4pbqc8asls9r.jpg)
Bernie analyzes a handful of prospects who have a chance to wear a big-league uniform soon, including Heston Kjerstad.
![The Z Files: Projecting Home Runs Using Flyball Exit Velocity](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/k8amfy3idfwd3gtgunn8.jpg)
Todd Zola puts last week's research into practice and tries to determine whether breakout power hitters from last season, such as Joey Votto, are due to give back their gains.
![RotoWire Dynasty Mock + Rankings Update](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/eaqtef4rqs22bn8gtt8a.jpg)
James Anderson breaks down the RotoWire Dynasty Mock and also releases a full update to the top 400 dynasty rankings, in which Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez has climbed into the top 100.
![Bernie on the Scene: Young Players to Target](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/kqjwsfxqlfvukthpzrfl.jpg)
Bernie Pleskoff compiles his list of young AL players who he thinks will make an impact in the big leagues, including Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman who should have plenty of playing time with the club.