Justin Dunn Shut Down For A Couple Months

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Justin Dunn (shoulder) was examined in New York and will be shut down for a couple of months after being diagnosed with inflammation in the subscapularis in his right rotator cuff. The good news for Dunn is that surgery wasn't recommended, and there's still a possibility that he could pitch in 2023. […]

Jon Gray Could Pitch Again On Wednesday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray (back) said on Saturday that he expected to throw on the side on Sunday, and he could try to pitch in a Cactus League game as early as Wednesday. The 31-year-old right-hander was scratched from his spring start on Friday due to back tightness, but it was a cautionary […]

Dylan Carlson Won't Throw Until Monday

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that outfielder Dylan Carlson (arm) is on a "no-throw" plan until at least Monday after injuring his arm in a Grapefruit League game on Thursday. Carlson can continue to hit, but the Cardinals want to rest his arm through the weekend. This doesn't appear to be a very […]

Rockies Reach Agreement With Mike Moustakas

The Colorado Rockies reached a non-roster agreement with free-agent infielder Mike Moustakas on Sunday after he was released by the Cincinnati Reds in January. It's a minor-league deal for Moustakas. According to the New York Post's Jon Heyman, Colorado's current plan is for Moustakas to play second base with Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) likely out for […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Not Playing Catch Yet

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) has yet to resume playing catch at spring training, according to manager Dusty Baker. McCullers won't be ready to go for Opening Day after a recent MRI exam showed a small muscle strain in his right forearm. It makes the 29-year-old right-hander a risky fantasy selection, but […]

Yordan Alvarez Still Not Swinging

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) still isn't swinging a bat at spring training, according to manager Dusty Baker. General manager Dana Brown said on Tuesday that Alvarez "should definitely be back for Opening Day," but the longer he goes without swinging, the greater the chance that he might need an injured list stint […]

Fantasy Baseball Best Ball Targets: Ep. 118 of The Operating Room

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by TheGameDay's Dan Preciado (@DanJPreciado) to discuss fantasy baseball players ideal for best ball formats. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel SiriusXM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET and Sundays from 3-5 PM. You can also find new weekly shows on YouTube, Spreaker, Spotify, iTunes, and on the site under RotoBaller Radio podcasts.Be […]

Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings - 2023 Points Leagues: Adley Rutschman, Tyler Stephenson, Keibert Ruiz, Logan O'Hoppe

RotoBaller is constantly working to try and bring fantasy baseball managers the best advice, especially during draft season. A big part of that includes regular updates to our tiered rankings for all formats. In this article, you will find our updated fantasy baseball catcher rankings for points leagues as of March 5th. In this article […]

Statcast xStats: Using Sabermetrics for 2023 Fantasy Baseball

Statcast is a valuable tool for fantasy baseball analysis, and it can be easy to look at a stat called "Expected Batting Average" and blindly use it as your projection moving forward. Of course, proper use of these metrics is a little bit more nuanced than that. First, a disclaimer: This article is about the […]

Is Shohei Ohtani The No. 1 Overall Pick For 2023 Fantasy Baseball?

Hello RotoBallers! The time has finally come! Baseball draft season is here, and the season is under a month away. Today, we will be discussing the number one overall pick for standard 5×5 leagues. As indicated by the headline, it's Shohei Ohtani. Let's get into it! Here is the case for drafting Ohtani as the […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for March 5th, 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 5th, 2023. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Miguel Vargas Could Take Live Swings On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Miguel Vargas (finger) is expected to take live swings during Wednesday's game, according to manager Dave Roberts. The 23-year-old has been taking live batting practice while he recovers from a hairline fracture in his pinkie finger. The Dodgers continue to have Vargas playing in camp, but he's simply tracking pitches. […]

Jacob deGrom Expected To Face Live Hitters On Wednesday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) is scheduled to face live hitters for the first time on Wednesday. It's worth noting this is a tentative schedule, so things could change from now until Wednesday. The 34-year-old threw a bullpen session on Saturday without any issues. It sounds like the team wants deGrom to throw […]

Tigers Sign Trevor Rosenthal To Minor-League Deal

The Detroit Tigers have agreed to terms on a minor-league deal with right-hander Trevor Rosenthal. The 32-year-old will receive an invitation to Spring Training and a chance to earn a roster spot in Detroit. Rosenthal hasn't pitched since 2020, but he was solid during that season. He posted a 1.90 ERA with 38 strikeouts and […]

Justin Verlander Looks Strong In Spring Debut

New York Mets starting pitcher Justin Verlander made his spring debut with his new team on Saturday. The 40-year-old put together a strong showing, including three innings of work with only one-run allowed. It appears the veteran pitcher has not lost a step at all. He is coming off a fantastic season where he posted […]

The Do’s and Don’ts of Fantasy Baseball Draft Preparation

Good draft preparation is one of the most important factors in winning a fantasy baseball league. With so many great resources and advanced stats out there, it’s difficult to know what to do. I’ve put together a list of do’s and don’ts for fantasy baseball draft prep to help you prepare for the 2023 draft […]

Hitter Busts Who Will Keep Junking It Up - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Infielders

One bust of a season can be enough rationale for fantasy baseball owners to steer clear of a player going forward. For others, it can open the door for a buy-low opportunity with hopes of a bounce-back return to form. However, it’s realistic for us to understand that many players never come back the same. […]

Anthony Volpe Has Opened Eyes During Camp

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe has reportedly caught the attention of the organization during Spring Training. Manager Aaron Boone said the team has been paying attention to Volpe early on in camp. He continued by saying Volpe does have a shot at making the Opening Day roster. Although, the lack of Triple-A at-bats for […]

Brad Hand Signs With Rockies

The Colorado Rockies have reached an agreement with free agent relief pitcher Brad Hand. The two sides have agreed on a one-year deal worth $2 million for the 2023 season. This deal also includes a $7 million club option for the 2024 campaign. The left-hander posted a 2.80 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and a 38/23 K/BB […]

Nick Mariano's Late-Round Fliers List for 2023 Fantasy Baseball (Premium Content)

This premium article is part of our 2023 Draft Kit. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Howdy, RotoBallers! I hope you're ready to take chances, make mistakes, and get messy. We’re here to dig a little deeper into the draft room and look for players that would be wise to […]

Nick Mariano's Early-Round Overvalued List for 2023 Fantasy Baseball (Premium Content)

This premium article is part of our 2023 Draft Kit. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Fantasy baseball drafts (and their articles) are almost all about finding the next superstar and unearthing talent late, but we can't forget that surrendering value by over-drafting can be just as crucial. In order […]

Nick Mariano's Auction Draft Strategies and Tips for Fantasy Baseball (Premium Content)

This premium article is part of our 2023 Draft Kit. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Open up those checkbooks, RotoBallers, and welcome to the entertaining format that is auction-based fantasy baseball. This is not a 101-level "how-to" guide, you'll need to know how to click "Bid" and not close […]

Justin Dirden Impressing Dusty Baker

Houston Astros outfielder Justin Dirden has been impressing manager Dusty Baker in spring training. The 25-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder isn't on Houston's 40-man roster, but he's already hit two home runs in the Grapefruit League. "We're impressed with him and that's why he's here," said Baker. "He's getting a lot of playing time, getting a lot […]

Hunter Brown Fine-Tuning His Slider

Houston Astros top pitching prospect Hunter Brown, MLB Pipeline's No. 43 overall prospect, appears headed toward a spot in the starting rotation to begin the 2023 season with Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) injured. Brown struggled with his command in his Grapefruit League start on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox, and he said refining the […]

James Paxton Unlikely To Be Ready For Opening Day

Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, which is the least serious. However, he'll be shut down for a bit in spring training and seems unlikely to be on the Opening Day roster. The Red Sox's rotation will be thin to open the season, with both […]

Marco Gonzales Fans Three Against D-Backs

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales turned in a nice performance on Friday in Cactus League play in the 6-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Gonzales picked up the win and allowed three hits while walking two and striking out three in 3 2/3 scoreless innings. It was a nice bounce-back outing in spring training […]

Tom Murphy Homers Friday Night

Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy went 3-for-3 with a home run and three runs scored in Friday's 6-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Cactus League play. Murphy hadn't done much in his first three spring games, but he broke out at the plate on Friday. The 31-year-old backstop is returning after having season-ending surgery […]

Ozzie Albies Playing Second Base Saturday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (shoulder) is starting at second base and is hitting fifth in the batting order on Saturday in the team's Grapefruit League game against the Minnesota Twins. Albies had a clean-up procedure on his right shoulder last October and had been serving as the designated hitter in spring games up […]

Dodgers The Early Favorites For Shohei Ohtani?

Some folks around major-league baseball see the Los Angeles Dodgers as the very early favorite to sign Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani if he reaches free agency after the 2023 season. The Dodgers are perennial winners in a geographically desirable area for Ohtani, and they also cut up to $40 million out of […]

Rangers Sign Will Smith

The Texas Rangers signed free-agent left-hander Will Smith to an undisclosed one-year major-league contract on Saturday. Smith will join the team's spring training workouts on Saturday. The 33-year-old reliever pitched for the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros in 2022, posting a 3.97 ERA (4.26 FIP), 1.41 WHIP, five saves and 65 strikeouts in 59 relief […]