Brad Keller Named Opening Day Starter For Royals

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller was named the Opening Day starter on Saturday, according to Lynn Worthy of the Kansas City Star. It will be Keller's second time as the Opening Day starter, as he comes off a 2020 campaign that saw him post a career-low 16.3 percent strikeout rate, and career-bests with […]

Kirby Yates To Likely Be Blue Jays Closer To Start Year

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Kirby Yates is the likely closer to open the 2021 season, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. According to Feinsand, Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker described the situation as "it's his job to lose," although Feinsand also adds that it is contingent on Yates being healthy and ready to […]

Heliot Ramos Reassigned To Minor League Camp Saturday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos was reassigned to Minor League camp on Saturday, reports Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. One of the top prospects in the Giants' system, Ramos was slashing .393/.414/.750 with three homers, six RBI and a stolen base in 13 games. Expect Ramos to spend at least the first […]

Adam Wainwright Likely To Start Cardinals' Home Opener

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright appears to be the likely starter for St. Louis in their home opener on April 8, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Dispatch-Post. Goold says that the team has not officially told Wainwright yet, but manager Mike Shildt said that it was "a strong possibility" that […]

Prospect Sleepers for 2021 Redraft Leagues

This time last year, I provided RotoBaller readers with some sleeper prospect names for 2020 redraft leagues. The advice aged quite well despite the stunted major league season and lack of minor league games. Among my predictions, I spoke glowingly about Tony Gonsolin — a pitcher that had not received much love from others. However, […]

Engel's Insider Angles: An MLB Scout's Eye on Bauer, Guerrero, Bohm And Many More

The Fantasy Sports Writers Association award-winning Fantasy Baseball Insider Series returns on RotoBaller.com! Every year during fantasy baseball draft season, Scott Engel talks to prime MLB sources to get exclusive nuggets of information. On the condition of anonymity, former and current players, executives, scouts and media members provide their unfiltered insights on key players and […]

Randy Dobnak Keeps Missing Bats This Spring

Minnesota Twins pitcher Randy Dobnak looked impressive once again, tossing 3 1/3 scoreless innings while allowing one hit and one unearned run. Dobnak fanned five more batters on Friday, giving him an impressive 13 strikeouts against zero walks in 8 2/3 innings this spring. His improved slider seems to be baffling hitters, which would be […]

Miguel Sano Could Make Starts At Third Base In 2021

Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano could spend some time at a familiar spot in 2021- the hot corner. A converted-first baseman, Sano could make starts at third as well, given the Twins' plan to rest starter Josh Donaldson more frequently, with manager Rocco Baldelli noting that it wouldn't just be "in case of emergency." […]

September HR Surgers Who Could Power Up in 2021

In what was the most unique baseball season of our lifetimes, it is important to remember that it may have taken some players longer to get into the full swing of things after such a long layoff. As it turns out, there were many hitters that performed better in the final month of the season […]

Anthony Rizzo Has Three-Hit Day In Friday's Win

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo continued his strong spring in Friday's win over the Athletics. Rizzo collected three hits, driving in two runs for the Cubs on a two-out double and a single. The 31-year-old is batting .400 with 10 hits, three home runs, and eight RBI in 10 Cactus League games. Rizzo had […]

Kole Calhoun To Take Batting Practice Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun will take batting practice on Sunday for the first time. Calhoun had surgery earlier this month to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, which is expected to sideline him for Opening Day. The 33-year-old batted just .226 but clubbed 16 homers in 54 games for Arizona in the […]

Will Smith Expected To Catch Around 90 Games In 2021

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is expected to catch around 90 games in 2021, per manager Dave Roberts. Smith is expected to split time once again with fellow backstop Austin Barnes- with Roberts noting that he would put that combo up against any in the league production-wise. Smith has certainly flashed some offensive upside […]

Spencer Torkelson Headed To Minor League Camp

Detroit Tigers prospect Spencer Torkelson has been reassigned to the team's Minor League camp. Torkelson struggled this spring, going 1-for-20 with a single and three walks against 12 strikeouts. Manager AJ Hinch complimented the 21-year-old on his talent and makeup, not ruling him out for any more appearances this spring as a replacement. Torkelson split […]

Didi Gregorius Returns To Lineup Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius (concussion) is in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays. Gregorius seemed to be trending towards making a return after participating in all activities on Friday, but it's always nice to get the official word. He'll bat fifth against left-hander Steven Matz. Gregorius is batting .158 with four […]

Garrett Whitlock Looks To Secure Roster Spot

Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock looks like a steal. Acquired from the New York Yankees during the offseason via the Rule 5 draft, the right-hander continued to overpower spring hitters with three innings of shutout baseball on Friday. He allowed just one hit and struck out five Tampa Bay Rays batters. So far this […]

Jarren Duran Has Four Hits

Boston Red Sox prospect Jarren Duran is out to prove that the loss of veteran outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr., who left via free agency in the offseason, is no big deal. The rookie outfielder went 4-for-5 with a double, stolen base, and three runs batted in on Friday. He's now 11-for-27 (.407) with six extra-base […]

Ian Anderson Strikes Out Nine Batters

Atlanta Braves starter Ian Anderson overpowered the Minnesota Twins on Friday. The rookie hurler struck out nine batters and allowed two runs in 4.2 innings of work. Anderson's command hasn't been perfect this spring and he's allowed 11 hits over 9.2 innings but his K-BB is an eye-opening 18-3. Anderson posted a 1.95 ERA and […]

Nick Lodolo Allows One Runs In Cactus League Start

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo made the start in a 6-2 Cactus League win over the San Francisco Giants on Friday. The lefty allowed one run over one inning of work while striking out one in the outing, bringing him to a 6.00 ERA across three innings of work this spring. Lodolo is ranked as […]

Brent Rooker Continues to Outperform Alex Kirilloff

Minnesota Twins outfielder Brent Rooker went 1-for-2 and had another double on Friday against the Atlanta Braves. The prospect is hoping to break camp with the Twins as the starting left fielder and he's outperforming his biggest competition — fellow rookie Alex Kirilloff. The former is 8-for-20 (.400) with three doubles and a home run, […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for March 20th, 2021

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 20th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

David Bednar Continues Dominant Spring Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar continued what has been a dominant Spring Training performance on Friday, striking out two in a perfect inning of relief against the Orioles. Bednar has yet to allow a run in seven appearances this spring, as he has allowed just two hits and one walk while striking out 13 […]

Steven Brault Day-To-Day With Tightness In Arm

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Steven Brault (arm) exited Friday's game with what has been described as latissimus muscle tightness, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Mackey says he is currently listed as day-to-day with the injury. Prior to leaving, Brault had been struggling in his second straight appearance, allowing three runs — two […]

Todd Frazier Launches Third Homer Of Spring In Loss

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Todd Frazier slugged his third home run of the spring on Friday, as he finished 1-for-3 with three RBI in the loss to the Orioles. He hasn't been hitting for a high average so far, but he's shown pop as four of his five hits have gone for extra bases. It […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Goes 2-For-4 With Two Doubles Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes went 2-for-4 with two doubles, one RBI, two runs and a stolen base in an 11-9 loss to the Orioles on Friday. Hayes continues to show why he is one of the most exciting prospects in fantasy this year, as he is now slashing .433/.485/.800 with six doubles, one […]

Tyler Clippard Struggles, Exits With Injury Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Tyler Clippard (shoulder) left the game without recording an out on Friday against the Brewers. Clippard struggled in the outing, allowing seven runs on four hits, two walks and a hit by pitch, while also throwing a wild pitch. Clippard was examined by trainers before exiting the game, as Steve Gilbert […]

Caleb Smith Strikes Out Six Against Brewers Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Caleb Smith looked sharp once again on Friday, allowing one run on five hits and one walk while striking out six in 4 1/3 innings of work against Milwaukee. It was his second straight outing allowing one run while striking out five or more, as he held the Giants to one […]

Christian Walker Launches Fourth Homer Of Spring Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker slugged his fourth home run of the spring on Friday, as he finished 2-for-4 with three RBI and a stolen base. It was his second home run in his last three games, and he now sports a .704 slugging percentage in 10 games. Home runs and a good-not-great average […]

Tim Locastro Goes 2-For-3 In Diamondbacks' Loss Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Tim Locastro had his second multi-hit performance of the spring on Friday, finishing 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in the loss to the Brewers. Locastro does not look like he has been slowed down since his return from testing positive for COVID-19, as he […]

Sam Hilliard Goes Yard On Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Sam Hilliard went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's Cactus League game against the Cleveland Indians. It was Hilliard's first long ball of what has been a solid Cactus League up to this point. The 27-year-old is slashing .257/.366/.371 with one home run, seven RBI, and four stolen bases over […]

Ketel Marte Goes Hitless In Return To Lineup Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte (ankle) went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in a 9-3 loss to the Brewers on Friday. It was Marte's first game back since exiting Tuesday's game after rolling his ankle going into third base. Despite going hitless, Marte looked fine in the field and the injury should […]