Kris Bryant Set To Play Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (back) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third in Wednesday's Cactus League lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Bryant dealt with back stiffness the last couple of days, but he's back in there on Wednesday. The 31-year-old veteran also missed considerable time in […]

Andy Pages Reassigned To Minor League Camp

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Andy Pages has been reassigned to minor league camp. The 22-year-old struggled this spring with just four hits in 17 at-bats with three RBI. Despite the demotion, the Cuban product has a bright future ahead of him as a power hitter with a strong eye at the plate. This past […]

Justin Turner To Take Batting Practice Friday

Boston Red Sox third baseman/designated hitter Justin Turner (face) is scheduled to take batting practice on Friday. Turner is ahead of schedule while needing 16 stitches after taking a pitch to the face in spring action early last week, and he could be cleared to return to Grapefruit League games if all goes well with […]

Michael Busch Reassigned To Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers second base prospect Michael Busch has been optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Busch, 25, hit .261 with one home run and three this spring. Busch has been one of the Dodgers top prospects over the past few seasons, but there hasn't been a spot for him at the big-league level. In 2022, […]

Christian Walker Returns To Cactus League Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (hip) is back in the team's Cactus League lineup against the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Sean Hjelle on Wednesday. Walker is starting at first base and is hitting cleanup. The 31-year-old was removed from Monday's game as a precaution after being hit by a pitch on his left […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Back In The Lineup Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) is back in the Grapefruit League lineup on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander JT Brubaker. Guerrero is playing first base and batting third in the lineup. It will be his first game action since being removed early on March 3 due to some minor […]

Corey Kluber Named Opening Day Starter

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that right-hander Corey Kluber will be the team's Opening Day starter against the Baltimore Orioles on March 30. Cora said that he informed Kluber of the decision back in January. With left-hander Chris Sale (wrist) recovering from injuries that cut his season short once again in 2022, the […]

Pirates Reassign Endy Rodriguez

Despite a strong showing in Spring Training, the Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned catcher prospect Endy Rodriguez to Triple-A. It's a bit of a surprise to see the 22-year-old sent down with his main competition coming from veteran defensive specialist Austin Hedges. Rodriguez hit .412 this spring with one RBI and hit .323 with 25 homers […]

Cade Cavalli Going For MRI On Elbow

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that starting pitcher Cade Cavalli (elbow) "felt something behind his throwing elbow" in his Grapefruit League start on Tuesday and is scheduled to have an MRI exam on Wednesday. Cavalli injured his right shoulder in his MLB debut last year and missed the rest of the season, so hopefully […]

Elly De La Cruz Reassigned To Triple-A

Cincinnati Reds shortstop prospect Elly De La Cruz has been reassigned to Triple-A Louisville. De La Cruz is the Reds top prospect, but had a rough spring hitting .200 with one home run and five RBI in 20 at-bats. Despite his rough spring, De La Cruz is one of the more exciting shortstops in the […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Reassigned

The Cincinnati Reds have assigned corner infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand to minor league camp. Encarnacion-Strand was lights out this spring with a .557 batting average and led the Cactus league with four homers and 13 RBI. The catcher turned corner infielder was one of the returns in the Tyler Mahle deal made at last year, but […]

Ben Rosener's Fantasy Baseball Beat: Jurickson Profar And Paul Blackburn News Updates

The offseason is officially no more, but Spring training is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers have missed in the last few months. Lineup news, actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. Baseball is back and so too is fantasy baseball, with […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for March 15th, 2023

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for March 15th, 2023. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for March 15th, 2023

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for March 15th, 2023. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Bobby Dalbec Starts At Shortstop Tuesday

Boston Red Sox corner infielder Bobby Dalbec started at shortstop in Tuesday's Grapefruit game against the Tigers. Manager Alex Cora said of the 27-year-old. "I think he's a plus defender. The more we can expose him at short, second if we have a chance, we'll do that." Dalbec struggled in 2022, slashing just .215/.283/.369 with […]

Jarred Kelenic Playing With Confidence This Spring

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic has brought an increased focus to spring so far, and it has shown. The 23-year-old, while still playing with high intensity, has produced a stellar .448/.484/1.000 slash line with four home runs, nine RBI and three stolen bases in 31 plate appearances. Fantasy managers are well-acquainted with Kelenic, as the […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa To Play Center Field Over Weekend

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that he plans to start utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa in center field this upcoming weekend. The 27-year-old made 131 starts at shortstop and four at third base last season while slashing .261/.314/.327 with four home runs, 48 RBI, and 22 stolen bases. IKF entered this spring competing with […]

Bryce Elder Optioned To Triple-A Gwinnett Tuesday

The Atlanta Braves optioned starting pitcher Bryce Elder to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, per the team's Twitter account. The 23-year-old had a solid showing in 2022, going 2-4 with a 3.17 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and 20.7% strikeout rate in 10 appearances, nine of which were starts. It remains to be seen who will start the […]

Ian Anderson Optioned To Triple-A Gwinnett Tuesday

The Atlanta Braves optioned starting pitcher Ian Anderson to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, per the team's Twitter account. The 24-year-old had a strong 2021 season but struggled last season with a 5.00 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, and 19.7% strikeout rate in 22 starts. It remains to be seen who will start the season as the Braves' […]

Jose Quintana To Undergo Bone-Graft Surgery

New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler said Tuesday that starting pitcher Jose Quintana (rib) has a benign lesion on his rib, per MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. He was seen by a tumor specialist, and while the results of a biopsy came back benign, Quintana is going to undergo bone graft surgery. The Mets are now […]

Freddie Freeman Day-To-Day With Hamstring Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (hamstring) exited Tuesday's World Baseball Classic 5-0 win over Team Columbia with a slight hamstring issue. Freeman was removed from the game in the bottom of the fourth inning after gingerly running to first base on a pop-fly out in the third. The specific hamstring was not specified. […]

JB's Bullpen Method Redux 2023: Making FrankenAces Out of Relief Pitchers

Three years ago, I finally published an article breaking down my favorite fantasy baseball strategy I have been using for over a decade. It's really less of a strategy and more of a state of mind. No, the Bullpen Method is a lifestyle. I always speak about the importance of balance on a fantasy team. […]

Mid-Round Outfielders - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Targets

Welcome officially to the 2023 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 that can provide a great return on value. You can start taking calculated risks […]

Updated Fantasy Baseball Outfield Rankings - 2023 Roto League Drafts: Corbin Caroll, Tyler O'Neill, Jarred Kelenic. Riley Greene

Draft season is upon us, and we'll be releasing updated rankings constantly! In this article below, you'll find our MLB team's updated fantasy baseball outfield rankings for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of March 14. This is an exciting time of year for MLB and fantasy baseball fans, as the MLB season is getting […]

Nick Mariano's 2023 Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings

While catcher fantasy baseball rankings aren't the flashiest around, they're still a puzzle piece to consider when composing your championship artwork. The landscape changes mightily between one- and two-catcher formats, or for those who play in AL/NL-only leagues. The majority of you play with one catcher and don't need to wade into the mud of […]

Mid-Round Shortstops - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Targets

Welcome officially to the 2023 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 that can provide a great return on value. You can start taking calculated risks […]

George Kirby Adding Splitter To Repertoire

Seattle Mariners pitcher George Kirby has added a splitter to his diverse repertoire this spring as he prepares to build on an excellent rookie season in 2022. Kirby has made a pair of Cactus-League starts this spring but has yielded three earned runs on five hits and a pair of walks across his 3 1/3-inning sample. The […]

MJ Melendez Enjoying Productive Spring

Kansas City Royals catcher/outfielder MJ Melendez is having himself an excellent spring as he looks to build on a solid rookie showing in 2022. The 24-year-old is hitting .375 with one home run, one stolen base, and a hefty 1.296 OPS across 16 Cactus League at-bats to this point in the spring. Melendez appeared in 129 games […]

Updated Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings - 2023 Roto League Drafts: Adley Rutschman, MJ Melendez, Jonah Heim

Draft season is upon us, and we'll be releasing updated rankings constantly! In this article below, you'll find our MLB team's updated fantasy baseball catcher rankings and tiers for 5x5 mixed roto leagues as of March 14. This is an exciting time of year for MLB and fantasy baseball fans, as the MLB season is […]

Adolis Garcia Raking In Cactus League Action

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia is enjoying a big spring to this point as he looks to build on a productive 2022 campaign. The 30-year-old has clubbed two home runs while hitting .261 alongside a 1.187 OPS across 25 at-bats this spring. He's added five runs and six RBI to his ledger as he prepares himself for […]