![Farm Futures: First Base/DH Tiers](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/ilckca5owppmxw91ciag.jpg)
James Anderson looks over the top prospects at first base/DH and thinks Peter Alonso could make an early-season debut for the Mets.
![SXM Highlights: Is Merrifield Worth A 2nd Round Pick?](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/wnpqd2awm4wnnecb9fbj.jpg)
Jeff & Liss debate whether or not KC's Whit Merrifield is worth a 2nd round pick in 2019 fantasy drafts.
![Collette Calls: 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/j6gwhyekqvyuuyt6lknq.jpg)
Jason Collette takes a stab at the 2019 season. Will Zack Wheeler contend for the NL Cy Young? The answer to that and more here.
![SXM Highlights: Where Does a Healthy Correa Rank Among SS?](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/waolivfs8pxqugzoudvq.jpg)
DVR and McKechs discuss what to expect of Carlos Correa in 2019 and where he ranks among shortstops.
![The Z Files: Chasing Aces](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/onb6u54ha7yz3nsdstqu.jpg)
Todd Zola dives into the numbers to take a look at whether it's really necessary to grab an ace like Chris Sale with an early-round pick.
![SXM Highlights: Is David Dahl Worth a 7th Round Pick?](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/zg8xwyh97dqwsvkilsju.jpg)
Liss and McKechs discuss Erickson's selection of David Dahl in the 7th round of the FSTA Fantasy Baseball Experts Draft.
![Farm Futures: AL East: 128 Prospects You Need To Know](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/fyfnkuncydnfalazfo2s.jpg)
James Anderson kicks off his tour of fantasy-relevant prospects around MLB with the AL East, and says you should believe the hype on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
![Farm Futures: Catching Tiers](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/pk5zmnmirjhao1svjzhm.jpg)
James Anderson digs into the top fantasy prospects behind the plate and wonders if defensive concerns could impact Francisco Mejia's playing time and production.
![MLB Barometer: Early Risers -- Pitchers](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/ecjowyahb4mqiuvufgp1.jpg)
With three openings in the Houston rotation, Forrest Whitley's path to a 2019 debut is clear. Derek VanRiper looks at Whitley and other early draft-season risers on the mound.
![The Z Files: Hacking the System](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/o09dpmfyht1mmchbercf.jpg)
Todd Zola looks at a number of hitters who may be undervalued once you account for the stats accumulated by their temporary replacements on an active roster, such as the Rays' Tommy Pham.
![Dynasty Rankings: Offseason Top 400](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/vlqgblkyw3dmpg2iecju.jpg)
Ian Kahn joins the RotoWire family with his brand-new dynasty league rankings, where Shohei Ohtani lands a top-25 placement.
![SXM Highlights: ESPN's Bell on Clayton Kershaw's Health](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/shfqszo4p1oisjpufe4b.jpg)
Jeff & Liss talk with ESPN's Stephania Bell about Clayton Kershaw's health. How is the work of 11 seasons taking it's toll?
![MLB Barometer: Early Risers -- Hitters](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/orvzfp19e4uegoamqp5r.jpg)
Derek VanRiper looks at some of the early draft season risers among hitters, including Daniel Murphy, who signed a two-year deal with the Rockies in December.
![Collette Calls: Harvey's Best Path Forward](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/fb9jqddcvnxi8m7d4pr7.jpg)
Jason Collette analyzes the prospects for Matt Harvey now that he's out of Cincinnati. Can rebuild his market value, and fantasy value, in Anaheim?
![The Z Files: The Truth About Tiered Drafting](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/ntxstfe4xbbqndcqeyvi.jpg)
Todd Zola explains how to utilize a tiered ranking of the player pool and when it might make sense to pass up Whit Merrifield for a player with similar value but a different skill set.
![The Z Files: Finding Profit At the Margins](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/dx8xjjra8ig6xyxv34oi.jpg)
Todd Zola looks at how profitable some common draft strategies can be, including how much extra value multi-position eligibility is worth for players like Javier Baez.