Steven Matz Throws Two Scoreless Innings On Monday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Steven Matz got the start in Monday's Grapefruit League game and pitched well, tossing two scoreless innings while allowing two hits and striking out two without issuing a walk. Matz will be a fixture in the Cardinals rotation after signing a four-year, $44 million deal in November. He was a […]

Paul DeJong Expected To Regain Shortstop Job

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong is expected to earn the Opening Day job, with new manager Oliver Marmol saying the starting shortstop job is his "to lose." Lose it is exactly what he did last season due to injuries and extended slumps, with Edmundo Sosa overtaking him in the second half of the season. […]

Post-Hype Baseball Sleepers: Ep. 79 of The Operating Room

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by fellow RotoBaller/TheGameDay analyst Frank Ammirante (@FAmmiranteTFJ) to discuss post-hype sleepers for 2022 fantasy baseball. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, Saturdays from 3-5 PM, and Sundays from 3-5 PM. You can also find new […]

2022 NFBC Roundtable with Fish and Gildz - Benched with Bubba EP 452

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by NFBC veterans Fish (@PileOfDial) and Gildz (@The_Gildz). In this episode, Bubba and the guys will talk about some recent news and then talk about all things NFBC to get ready for the upcoming season. They will talk 12-team versus 15-team, different lineup builds, main event bold takes, and much more. […]

Yu Darvish Made Mechanical Adjustments

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish said he tweaked his mechanics in the offseason and is also past the hip injury that landed him on the injured list twice in 2021. It also played a part in his 6.65 ERA in his final 14 starts after he had a 2.44 ERA through his first […]

Shohei Ohtani Could Hit Leadoff This Year

Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon said that he could use designated hitter Shohei Ohtani as the team's leadoff hitter this year, followed by outfielder Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon. Ohtani had a .372 on-base percentage and swiped 26 bags on his way to American League MVP honors last season, so he could be a […]

Luis Urias Questionable For Opening Day

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said it is status quo on third baseman Luis Urias (quadriceps) after he underwent tests on Sunday. Urias will be out for around two weeks, putting his status for Opening Day very much in question. However, the Brewers don't expect him to have an extended absence. With less than three […]

Hunter Harvey Joins Nationals

The Washington Nationals have claimed pitcher Hunter Harvey off waivers from the San Francisco Giants. He was designated for assignment by San Francisco last Monday. The 27-year-old will get a much needed fresh start with the rebuilding Nationals. Harvey has electrifying stuff, but can't seem to stay healthy. He has struggled during his brief time […]

Steven Brault Gets A Minor League Deal

Chicago Cubs pitcher Steven Brault will receive a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. The 29-year-old is currently dealing with an injury setback, so the deal changed from a major league deal to minor league. Brault will make $1.5 million with incentives to make additional money, assuming he makes the big league […]

Nick Senzel Avoids Arbitration

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel signed a one-year deal worth $1.2 million to avoid arbitration with the organization. This is a good deal for the oft-injured outfielder. The 26-year-old should get a chance to start everyday in center field and prove himself. He has a solid mix of power and speed that should make him […]

Brennen Davis Listed As Day-to-Day

Chicago Cubs outfielder Brennen Davis (knee) is listed as day-to-day after getting hit by a pitch during Monday's Cactus League contest. The 22-year-old prospect took a pitch off his knee during the second inning and exited the game. The team likely pulled Davis out of the game as a precaution. It doesn't sound like the […]

Richard Bleier Signs A Two-Year Extension

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Richard Bleier signed a two-year, $6 million contract extension on Monday. It's a solid deal for both sides, as the soon to be 35-year-old was a strong bullpen arm and seemed to work into a role as a leader in 2021. Bleier doesn't strike too many guys out, but he also […]

2022 Dynasty Leagues: Players to Trade Away (Premium Content)

The MLB regular season is nearly upon us after and it's officially draft season. In dynasty leagues, that means making trades that could swing the balance in your favor. Bartering is always a matter of risk vs reward. No one truly knows what the future holds, but the more value you can acquire, the better. […]

2022 Dynasty Leagues: Top Trade Targets (Premium Content)

While redraft owners prepare for draft day, dynasty owners are scouring the trade market. The weeks preceding the start of the MLB regular season are optimal to take a chance on young players who have yet to peak or may have question marks surrounding them. Not all buy-low scenarios will pan out as expected, but […]

Shane Baz Undergoes Elbow Surgery

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz (elbow) underwent arthroscopic surgery on Monday to remove loose bodies from his right elbow. The procedure was performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas, Texas. Baz is expected to return to throwing in two to three weeks. The 22-year-old is the No. 12 overall prospect in all of baseball […]

Anthony Bender Gets A Spring Save On Monday

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Anthony Bender earned a Grapefruit League save in Monday's win over the New York Mets. Bender struck out three and allowed one hit to close out the 3-0 win. As the roster stands today, Bender is clearly the best pitcher in the Marlins bullpen, but the odds are against him being […]

Max Meyer Throws Four Spectacular Innings

Miami Marlins rookie pitcher Max Meyer was outstanding in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the New York Mets. The 23-year-old started the third inning and ended up pitching four perfect innings while striking out five. He was dominant in all four innings and, at least based on this one performance, looks more than ready for […]

Elieser Hernandez Throws Two Strong Innings On Monday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez got the start in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the New York Mets and pitched well, allowing just one hit while striking out three in two innings. Hernandez has missed some time with injury over the past few seasons, but he's been more than solid when on the mound. […]

Brandon Drury Signs With Reds

The Cincinnati Reds signed free-agent third baseman Brandon Drury to an undisclosed deal on Monday. Drury hit .274 in 84 major league at-bats last year in 51 games for the New York Mets, hitting four home runs while driving in 14. He was a starter for the Toronto Blue Jays as recently as 2019 and […]

Cardinals Claim Packy Naughton Off Waivers

The St. Louis Cardinals claimed pitcher Packy Naughton off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. The Angels designated Naughton for assignment on Friday, and he'll have to earn a roster spot with his new team this spring. The 25-year-old left-hander made seven appearances (five starts) for the Angels in his first big league […]

Walker Buehler Will Make First Cactus League Start Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler will make his 2022 Cactus League debut on Tuesday, according to MLB.com's Juan Toribio. Buehler figures to once again be one of fantasy baseball's best starting pitchers this season. The starter pitched to a 2.47 ERA and a 3.16 FIP in 207.2 innings last year. He also finished […]

Oliver Perez Signs Minors Deal With Arizona

Free-agent relief pitcher Oliver Perez signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. The 40-year-old stands a good chance to make the team's Opening Day roster with J.B. Bukauskas now out for the foreseeable future with a teres major strain. This will be Perez's 20th major league season if he's pitching in […]

AJ Pollock Scratched From Spring Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock was scratched from Monday's spring lineup due to general body soreness, according to manager Dave Roberts. The Dodgers aren't taking any chances in the Cactus League, especially with a player that has an extensive injury history. The 34-year-old should be just fine and will likely be back in the […]

Mariners Sign Billy Hamilton To Minors Deal

The Seattle Mariners have reportedly signed outfielder Billy Hamilton to a minor league deal, per The Athletic's Corey Brock. Hamilton recently appeared in 71 games for the Chicago White Sox during the 2021 season, hitting .220 with a .240 on-base percentage, two home runs, and nine stolen bases for the American League Central club. As […]

Astros Sign Adam Morgan To Minors Deal

The Houston Astros have reportedly signed pitcher Adam Morgan to a minor league deal, according to Chandler Rome of The Houston Chronicle. Per Rome, Morgan has also been invited to Major League Spring Training. The left-handed pitcher owns a lifetime 4.80 ERA and a 4.68 FIP in seven career Major League seasons. Six of those […]

Chris Taylor Recovering From Elbow Scope

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (elbow) had a scope done on his right elbow back in November, according to manager Dave Roberts. It explains why Taylor hasn't played the field yet in the Cactus League. However, Roberts called the injury "minor," and Taylor could be at second base as soon as this Thursday. Taylor […]

Padres Sign Thomas Eshelman To Minors Deal

The San Diego Padres have reportedly signed pitcher Thomas Eshelman to a minor league deal, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman. Eshelman previously appeared in parts of three seasons for the Baltimore Orioles from 2019 to 2021. His most successful season came in 2020 when he pitched to a 3.89 ERA, a 5.76 FIP, 16 […]

Ryan McMahon Signs Extension With Rockies

Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon has reportedly signed a six-year contract extension with the Colorado Rockies, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Per Passan, the deal is worth $70 million. McMahon has been a regular for Colorado for the last three seasons. Able to play every infield position except for shortstop, McMahon hit .254 with a […]

Josh Taylor's Availability In Question

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Josh Taylor (back) is dealing with a back issue and hasn't thrown off a mound yet this spring. As a result, his availability for Opening Day is in question. Taylor also dealt with a back injury late last year that landed him on the injured list. The 29-year-old left-hander was […]

Adley Rutschman Making Good Progress

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (triceps) is making good progress from his right triceps strain, according to manager Brandon Hyde. However, Rutschman hasn't resumed hitting or throwing, but there are no changes in his timeline. It could be another week before the team's top prospect gets back to baseball activities. The 24-year-old is the No. […]