Anthony Rizzo Raking In Grapefruit League Action
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo is enjoying a big spring as he looks to bounce back at the plate in the 2024 season. The veteran is hitting .433 (13-for-30) with two homers, eight RBI, and a 1.241 OPS across 37 trips to the plate. He also has seven walks against five strikeouts in... Read More
Mackenzie Gore Endures Interesting Outing Sunday
Washington Nationals pitcher MacKenzie Gore endured a rather interesting outing on Sunday against the New York Mets. The left-hander worked 4 2/3 innings and was roughed up for eight earned runs on nine hits, including one homer, and walked two. At the same time, he racked up a whopping 10 strikeouts to give him 19... Read More
Ryan McMahon - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 213 CURRENT ADP: ~299 overall ANALYSIS: Ryan McMahon has been a model of consistency in recent years. While he isn't as eye-catching as other infielders, he can certainly provide fantasy value. Over the last three seasons, McMahon has averaged 152 games, 22 homers, 74 RBI, 76 runs and six... Read More
Jeimer Candelario - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 185 CURRENT ADP: ~225 overall ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Reds corner infielder Jeimer Candelario was signed this offseason to be a steady presence in a very young lineup, despite an already crowded infield picture in Cincinnati. He has played in 746 major-league games, and no other Reds position player has appeared in... Read More
Michael Busch - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 286 CURRENT ADP: ~372 overall ANALYSIS: Busch has slugged two homers and stolen two bases so far this Spring as he makes his case for a starting spot in the Cubs' lineup. Busch could be another nice sleeper pick in drafts as he settles in at 1st base for... Read More
Aaron Ashby Unlikely To Be Ready
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Curt Hogg doesn't foresee Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby (shoulder) opening the 2024 season in the majors. All reports this spring are that his shoulder is healthy, but the velocity isn't all the way back. Manager Pat Murphy mentioned Ashby as still in the running for one of the last starting... Read More
Sal Frelick To Play Third Base Against Righties?
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Curt Hogg writes that it seems like the Milwaukee Brewers are intent on outfielder Sal Frelick being the primary third baseman against right-handers this year. Frelick hasn't seen much action at the hot corner in Cactus League games, but he's shown in drills in camp that he's gotten more comfortable at... Read More
Matt McLain Undergoes MRI, Availability For Opening Day In Question
Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that second baseman Matt McLain (shoulder) had an MRI exam on his left shoulder after recently being scratched from a Cactus League game. The team is looking at all of their options and next steps, and Bell said he's unsure if McLain would start the year on the active... Read More
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 3/21/24
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. What a fun game we had in Korea, with the Dodgers making a late comeback to take the first game of the series away from the Padres. We were dead on many things from yesterday's article, but because of Glasnow's low upside performance, we... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (3/21/24): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
The first game of the 2024 MLB regular season is in the books. We have another matchup between the Dodgers and Padres on Thursday before the focus shifts back to the remainder of the exhibition schedule. The one game leaves us showdowns and single-game slates on DraftKings and FanDuel as our only DFS options. This... Read More
Blake Sabol Will Return On Wednesday
San Francisco Giants catcher/outfielder Blake Sabol (groin) will return to Cactus League action on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels and will play left field off the bench. Sabol hasn't played in a spring training game since March 5 due to a right-adductor strain, but he's back in action now as he tries to make... Read More
DJ LeMahieu Won't Rule Out Being Ready For Opening Day
New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (foot), who is dealing with a significant bone bruise in his right foot in camp, isn't ruling out being in the starting lineup for Opening Day on March 28 against the Houston Astros. "I've had a good spring training. I've had plenty of at-bats. I'm pretty much ready," LeMahieu... Read More
Josh Smith Back In Lineup Wednesday
Texas Rangers shortstop Josh Smith (hand) is back in the team's Cactus League lineup on Wednesday, starting at shortstop and batting second against the Cincinnati Reds. Smith returns to the lineup quickly after he was removed from Tuesday's game early after he was hit by a pitch in the right hand. The 26-year-old could see... Read More
Wilmer Flores Scratched With Knee Soreness
San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores (knee) was scratched from the team's Cactus League lineup on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels due to a little knee soreness. Flores said "it's nothing." Flores should be considered day-to-day for now and should be ready for Opening Day next Thursday versus the division-rival San Diego Padres. Despite... Read More
Max Kepler Scratched With Pectoral Tightness
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (pectoral) was scratched from Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Detroit Tigers due to left-pectoral tightness. It's unclear how serious Kepler's pectoral injury is, but for now he'll be considered day-to-day. With Opening Day just right around the corner next Thursday, though, the 31-year-old veteran outfielder could be in danger... Read More
Kevin Gausman Completes Simulated Game
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman (shoulder) finished a two-inning simulated game in camp on Wednesday, throwing 36 pitches (28 strikes) to seven batters. He allowed two hits and struck out two during the session and said everything felt sound physically with his shoulder. Gausman's next step is to target 60-65 pitches over three innings... Read More
Aaron Judge Back In Center Field
As expected, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (abdomen, oblique) is back in center field on Wednesday and is hitting third in the team's Grapefruit League contest versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Judge's return to spring action had been pushed back a few days over the weekend, causing fans and fantasy managers to panic about his... Read More
Jung Hoo Lee, Patrick Bailey Back In Action
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (hamstring) and catcher Patrick Bailey (hand) are both back in the team's Cactus League lineup on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels. Lee is in center field and batting leadoff, while Bailey is behind the dish and hitting seventh for the Gigantes. The 25-year-old Lee was held out... Read More
Byron Buxton Back In Lineup Wednesday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (back) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting second in the team's Grapefruit League game on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers. Buxton was scratched from the spring lineup on Monday due to back tightness, but it turned out to be a minor issue, which is great news for... Read More
Josh Jung - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 109 CURRENT ADP: ~122 ANALYSIS: Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung is coming off of a productive rookie season at the dish. A 2023 All-Star, Jung hit .266 with 23 home runs, 75 runs, 70 RBI, and a .782 OPS across 122 games. While not all was rosy with... Read More
Zach Neto - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 223 CURRENT ADP: ~349 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto is having a big spring in Cactus League action. The 23-year-old is hitting .333 with 3 HR, 9 R, 9 RBI, and 3 steals. Neto played 84 games at the big-league level in 2023. While his overall numbers were not... Read More
Jordan Westburg - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 295 CURRENT ADP: ~399 ANALYSIS: Even though 22-year-old Coby Mayo had a strong showing in Spring Training, it looks likely that he will start the year in Triple-A with the Orioles opting to go with Jackson Holliday, Gunnar Henderson, and Jordan Westburg as their starting infielders. The 25-year-old Westburg... Read More
Rick Lucks' 2024 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions
Eric Cross kicked off our 2024 fantasy baseball bold predictions series, and now I'm going to build on that momentum and share 10 bold predictions of my own. As a reminder, bold predictions aren't supposed to be likely outcomes but long shots with a purpose. My predictions in particular all do one of two things.... Read More
Biggest Barrel Risers for 2024 Fantasy Baseball Hitters (Barrel %)
For the hitters in our fantasy baseball lineups, we want the best possible outcome from each one of their plate appearances in 2024. One of the best ways to predict hitters with the best outcomes is with Barrels. When MLB introduced the stat in 2016, they showed that Barreled balls result in an average of... Read More
Andres Gimenez - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 99 CURRENT ADP: ~127 ANALYSIS: Andre Gimenez figures to be a solid value in the middle-round of 2024 drafts. His ADP is roughly 127 but his RotoBaller Rank is 99. The Venezuelan second-basemen and 2022 All-Star didn't have the 2023 campaign many expected, but a bounce-back season could be... Read More
Best Ball Pitcher Values for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)
The fantasy baseball season is right around the corner. While some of you have been drafting for months, others are about to get started. For either party, fantasy baseball best ball formats are an excellent way to get your feet wet and dig deeper into the player pool. Best ball can help you get an... Read More
Kutter Crawford Continues Dominant Spring
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Kutter Crawford continued his strong spring with another good outing against the Tampa Bay Rays in Grapefruit action on Tuesday. The right-hander went 5 2/3 innings and allowed four hits, two runs, no walks and recorded six strikeouts. The 27-year-old has seen his value rise as Opening Day approaches with... Read More
Yu Darvish Fails To Get Through Four Innings
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish only lasted 3 2/3 innings in a no-decision in Wednesday's Opening Day contest versus the Los Angeles Dodgers in Seoul, South Korea. The veteran allowed two hits, one unearned run, three walks and struck out three on the day. Darvish probably could have gone longer, but the Padres... Read More
Hunter Greene Gets Annihilated On Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene got rocked against the Los Angeles Angels in Tuesday's Spring Training contest. Greene went 4 1/3 innings and allowed seven hits, seven runs, two walks and K'd six on the day. The 24-year-old has looked good otherwise this spring with six runs allowed in three starts prior, so managers... Read More
Mid-Round Third Base (3B) Fantasy Baseball Draft Values And Targets In 2024
Welcome officially to the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Spring training is in full force, and fantasy managers are gearing up for another exciting season in the MLB. Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone is looking to draft players who can provide a great return on value. You can start taking calculated risks... Read More