Jason Collette

Starting pitchers continue to lag in the win column compared to previous decades. Which pitchers do we expect to win more games going forward?

Trent Grisham leads a trio of hitters with unusual power stats in the early part of the season. Which of them, if any, has the best chance of maintaining their performance?

No shortage of players -- including White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. -- are being dropped by fantasy baseball experts in the RotoWire Online Championship.

Track 2025 MLB stats and trends to know for fantasy baseball, including velocity & strikeout data. Gain insights to stay ahead in your fantasy baseball league.

William Contreras' Statcast page has a worrying amount of blue. How worried should fantasy players be about him, and how excited should they be about players like George Springer?

What should be done with players who are struggling significantly out of the gate like Willson Contreras?

It's getting harder and harder to generate offense at the plate, so players like Oneil Cruz are starting to get more aggressive on the basepaths.

Torpedo bats and juiced balls may be hot topics at the moment, but what does the data actually say about home runs so far this season?

League-wide batting average is down so far this season. What looks like the most likely cause?

What can recent spring steals outliers tell us about players who ran wild this spring, like Boston's David Hamilton?

RotoWire's MLB writers share the pitchers they're most afraid will bust this season, including Rangers ace Jacob deGrom.

Jason Collette breaks down his AL Tout Wars team, which includes the currently injured George Kirby at a discount price.

The RotoWire staff shares the hitters they think are most likely to bust this season, with multiple members landing on White Sox outfielder Luis Robert.

The RotoWire staff shares their favorite sleeper pitchers, including young Giants right-hander Hayden Birdsong.

RotoWire writers share their favorite sleeper hitters, including Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell.

Jason Collette takes a look at some historical precedents to try to set some fair expectations for Elly De La Cruz's stolen base projection.

Jason Collette breaks down his AL LABR squad, which included the unexpected acquisition of Bobby Witt Jr.

How will the league's four new managers impact the running game for their new teams? Will Elly De La Cruz run as much under Terry Francona as he did under David Bell?

What can spring training stats tell us about how many steals we should expect to see this season?

Kyle Finnegan earned nearly every save for the Nationals last season, but most teams saw plenty of opportunities go to pitchers other than their main man.

Jason Collette highlights 10 sleepers going late in drafts, including second-year Nationals starter DJ Herz.

The final set of bold predictions includes a pick for NL Cy Young as well as a player who could follow in Brent Rooker's footsteps.

The AL West edition of Jason Collette's Bold Predictions series forecasts big things for Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers as well as breakouts for several young players across the division.

The NL Central edition of the Bold Predictions series features several up-and-coming players around the division and asks whether this could finally be the year for Nick Lodolo.

Emmanuel Clase has dominated the late innings for Cleveland for the last several seasons, but can he keep it up in 2025?

The latest batch of bold predictions foretells big things for Kyle Schwarber in his contract year while offering a warning about a young Atlanta right-hander.

This year's bold predictions series kicks off with the Orioles and Jordan Westburg, who could be the top second baseman in a weak year for the position.

Yusei Kikuchi spent last season with two teams who controlled the running game well, but he's heading to an Angels team which did not. What might that mean for his ERA?

Spencer Strider leads a strong group of pitchers set to return from elbow surgery in 2025. How much can we trust them in their first season back?

Jason Collette reviews his preseason pitcher predictions, featuring correct calls on Michael King and Michael Kopech but a lack of faith in Cole Ragans.

Jason Collette reviews the hits and misses from his hitting half of his preseason bold predictions, including big hits on Brenton Doyle and Mark Vientos.

Early-round pitching was full of busts this season, but some of the riskiest picks like Tarik Skubal and Chris Sale were also some of the best. How do we make sense of it all for 2025?

Corbin Burnes has been one of the best pitchers in baseball in recent seasons, but there are enough red flags in his profile to make him look like a potential bust next season.

Will it all come down to wins? Jason Collette details his tight battle with RotoWire colleague James Anderson for the AL LABR crown.

Bowden Francis lost his no-hitter in the ninth inning on Saturday, but that might have been the best possible outcome for him, argues Jason Collette.

Cole Ragans headlines a group of pitchers whose workloads could become worrisome should their teams make a postseason run.

Several previously reliable veterans have taken a large step back this season. Is there a common cause?

How much ground can you make up in various categories down the stretch? A look at the statistical leaders from the last two seasons offers some answers.

Which teams should be looking to add depth to their collection of high-leverage relievers at the deadline?

Remaining strength of schedule could have a big impact on fantasy values in the second half, with Atlanta's friendly run-in giving the team's bats and arms a boost.

Converted relievers like Garrett Crochet have had plenty of success in the first half, but will they have enough left to be productive after the break?

Jason Collette breaks down which teams have been the easiest to run on this season, and it might not be the ones you expect.

Hunter Greene is one of several pitchers who have been much better at keeping fastballs in the park this season.

Jason Collette attempts to make sense of the offensive environment around the league, which has seen widespread power outages.

Ryan Helsley was the first closer to 20 saves this season despite the Cardinals' losing record. Just how historic is that, and is it likely to continue?

What has gone wrong for Randy Arozarena this season, and will he be able to turn it around anytime soon?

Searching for steals? Take a look at the rosters with the highest attempt rates, such as the Reds and Angels, argues Jason Collette.

Elly De La Cruz has made several big steps forward this season and is right at the top of the earned value leaderboard. Could we have seen any of this coming?

Jason Collette examines three hitters who are dealing with long homer droughts, including Spencer Torkelson.

Stuck with someone off to a slow start like Nick Castellanos? Jason Collette offers perspective, reminding us of eight players who bounced back from awful Aprils last year.