Emmanuel Clase Locks Down Royals For Save

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase pitched a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to pick up his 19th save. The electric righty struck out two while walking one without allowing a hit. The clean inning lowered Clase's ERA to a minuscule 0.30. The walk was his third on the season to go along with 31 strikeouts, raising... Read More

Royce Lewis Homers In Return From Injured List

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis returned from the injured list on Tuesday and hit a home run. Lewis was 1-for-1 with two walks to go along with his solo shot. A day before his 25th birthday, Lewis moved to 3-for-3 on the season with two home runs. The homer came off New York Yankees... Read More

Frankie Montas Brilliant In Coors Field Win

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Frankie Montas shut the Colorado Rockies down for his third win of the season Tuesday. Montas threw 63 of 96 pitches for strikes, allowing two walks and a hit while striking out nine over seven scoreless innings. The quality start lowered the oft-injured righty's ERA to 4.00. The nine strikeouts were... Read More

Corbin Burnes Goes Seven Innings In Win

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes held the Toronto Blue Jays in check Tuesday. Burnes allowed one run on four hits and one walk while striking out five to pick up the win. The ace moved to 6-2 on the year while lowering his ERA to 2.26 to go along with 76 strikeouts. Burnes didn't... Read More

Who's The Best Starting Pitcher in Fantasy Baseball?

There have been pitching injuries abound to start the 2024 season. Unfortunately for baseball fans and fantasy managers, some big names have succumbed to season-ending injuries. Two of the biggest names to be injured this year are Spencer Strider and Gerrit Cole. Luckily for Cole and the teams that roster him, he is expected back... Read More

Surprising Starts From Fantasy Baseball Pitchers: Who Will Regress?

When putting together a fantasy baseball team, starting pitching may be the most difficult position to account for. Chances are you won't put together a team full of set-it-and-forget-it aces. As the season goes on, injuries will occur and some sleepers will end up not making the big jump some people expected. On the other... Read More

When is Bryan Woo Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Bryan Woo made his MLB debut in 2023, starting 18 games for the Seattle Mariners. While Woo struck out 93 batters in 87 2/3 innings, he finished the year with near-average run-prevention numbers. Woo made 16 starts for three levels in the MiLB in 2022 and nine in Double-A last season. His 3.74 ERA and... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Players Being Dropped After Rough Performances (Week 2)

Each year in fantasy baseball, there are bound to be a handful of players who weren't highly drafted but go out and perform well the first week. Managers will rush to pick them up, hoping the production continues throughout the year. If a player you drafted was moved to the IL and you now have... Read More

When is Gavin Williams Coming Back in Fantasy Baseball?

Before the 2023 season, Gavin Williams was considered a top pitching prospect in the minors. Williams was drafted in 2017 by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 30th round. Instead of signing, he decided to go to East Carolina University. In the 2021 draft, the Cleveland Guardians drafted Williams in the first round, 23rd overall.... Read More

Josh Jung Playing Saturday

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (calf) was at third base and hitting third in the lineup Saturday. It was announced earlier in the week that Jung would likely be ready for Opening Day and his getting into the lineup with five days left should bode well for his chances. ATC projects Jung to have... Read More

Corey Seager Gets Into Cactus League Action

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (hernia) made his Spring Training debut Saturday. Seager was at shortstop, hitting second to start the game. The 29-year-old had sports hernia surgery in January. Saturday marks his first game action of the spring. Even with the limited action, Seager is not a lock to open the season on the... Read More

Ceddanne Rafaela Makes Red Sox Roster

Boston Red Sox OF/IF Ceddane Rafaela will be part of the Opening Day roster. Rafaela is a center fielder who could play some second base with Vaughn Grissom out to start the season. Manager Alex Cora praised the 23-year-old for his athleticism and versatility; he also has a .275/.327/.569 slash line over 51 Spring Training... Read More

CBS Undervalued and Overvalued Picks - Fantasy Baseball ADP Advantages for Drafts

When looking at certain fantasy baseball players' worth, one area to look at is the average draft position (ADP). While you will want to keep your league settings in mind while trying to grasp how other managers are drafting, looking at a player's ADP can give you a hint of where to try to target... Read More

Blake Snell Signs With Giants - Fantasy Baseball Impact

The top free-agent pitcher still available and one of the best in the game has finally signed. Blake Snell agreed to a contract with the San Francisco Giants Monday night. It comes late in spring training after Snell saw his market fall short of what was expected, ultimately signing for two years worth $62 million... Read More

Grayson Rodriguez - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 61 CURRENT ADP: ~73 overall ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez had an up-and-down year in 2023 but came into his own in the second half of the season. A 7.35 ERA in the first half of the season was a big blow to his overall numbers and fantasy prospects.... Read More

Lucas Giolito Set To Undergo Surgery

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (elbow) will have surgery on his right elbow Tuesday afternoon. The extent of the ligament damage isn't known. It's possible Giolito needs Tommy John surgery but he could also require just a brace procedure. Either way, he is most assuredly out for 2024. If he requires Tommy John,... Read More

Spencer Strider Turns In Dominant Spring Outing

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider was in midseason form on Monday. The ace struck out nine over five scoreless innings. He gave up two hits and a walk. For the spring, Strider has 20 K's while giving up nine hits and four walks over 14 scoreless innings. Arguably the top pitcher in fantasy circles,... Read More

Sonny Gray Completes Bullpen Session

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Sonny Gray (hamstring) was able to throw a 20-pitch, light bullpen Monday. He is expected to throw a longer session on Wednesday or Thursday. After topping out at 92 mph on Monday, it sounds like Gray is trending in the right direction. The 34-year-old shouldn't have to build his arm... Read More

Gerrit Cole To Have MRI On Pitching Elbow

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (elbow) is set to have an MRI on his pitching elbow. This is a concerning release for both the Yankees and fantasy managers. Cole is arguably the top pitcher in baseball and fantasy alike. According to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, Cole is having trouble recovering between starts. Per Cole, it... Read More

Connor Norby Out A Few Days

Baltimore Orioles infielder Connor Norby (side) should be able to play in a few days. He is currently dealing with some soreness in his side. Norby had a .290/.359/.483 slash line in Triple-A last season, while hitting 21 home runs and stealing 10 bases. Norby will look to make it to the majors for the... Read More

Ian Gibaut To Rest A Few Days

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Ian Gibaut will be shut down from throwing for 3-5 days because of a pronator strain. Manager David Bell stated it is "nothing serious." If that is the case for Gibaut, he shouldn't fall behind in the spring. The 30-year-old is a decent play in save+hold leagues after making 74 appearances... Read More

Sandy Alcantara Placed On 60-Day Injured List

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara (elbow) was put on the 60-day injured list Saturday. The move was made to clear a 40-man roster spot for the newly-signed Tim Anderson. Alcantara will miss the 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in October. The recovery time for Tommy John is roughly 14 months, so Alcantara... Read More

Robert Stephenson Agrees To Deal With Angels

Relief pitcher Robert Stephenson will sign with the Los Angeles Angels, pending a physical. The former first-round pick struck out 77 of the 201 batters he faced in 2023, compiling 52 1/3 innings. Stephenson should work the late innings and closing is a possibility in Los Angeles, even though he has three career saves. After... Read More

Yariel Rodriguez Leaning Towards Blue Jays

Cuban pitcher Yariel Rodriguez looks to be close to signing with the Toronto Blue Jays. There is no signing, and it wouldn't be surprising to see another team swoop in, but ESPN's Enrique Rojas has been told by sources that Toronto has taken the lead for Rodriguez's services. The 26-year-old pitched in Japan from 2020-2022.... Read More

Chris Flexen In Agreement With White Sox

Free-agent right-hander Chris Flexen is in agreement on a one-year, $1.75 million deal with the Chicago White Sox. Flexen will have a chance to pitch out of the rotation for Chicago. He was ineffective last year, making 16 starts between Colorado and Seattle. The 29-year-old pitched to a 68 ERA+, 32 percent worse than league... Read More

Estevan Florial Headed To Cleveland In Trade With Yankees

Outfielder Estevan Florial has been traded by the New York Yankees to the Cleveland Guardians for pitcher Cody Morris. Florial was once a top prospect for the Yankees and has been a conundrum for dynasty managers for a few years now. He is 26, however, and his star has faded. With that being said, he... Read More

Kevin Kiermaier Returning To Toronto

Outfielder Kevin Kiermaier has agreed to a contract to head back to the Toronto Blue Jays, pending a physical. The 33-year-old doesn't offer much in fantasy outside of AL-only or the deepest of leagues, as he has a history of injuries and provides little in the run-scoring categories. He swiped 14 bases last season, however,... Read More

Mitch Garver Inks Contract With Seattle

Catcher Mitch Garver agreed to terms with the Seattle Mariners for two years. Garver is coming off a World Series title with division foe Texas but will look to help the Mariners improve upon their 88-win season. Cal Raleigh is Seattle's top backstop, and this signing shouldn't change that. Garver will likely be deployed as... Read More

Luis Patino Claimed By Padres

Right-hander Luis Patino was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres. Patino was released earlier in the week by the Chicago White Sox. The former top prospect threw 21 2/3 innings last season, compiling a 4.57 ERA and 5.33 FIP. Patino was formerly with the Rays and was a big piece of the trade... Read More

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Running It Back With Arizona

Outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. will re-sign with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a three-year deal. Gurriel can opt out after year two and there is a club option for a fourth year. The 30-year-old made his first All-Star appearance in 2023. Gurriel Jr. was part of a December 2022 trade, moving from the Toronto Blue Jays... Read More