Juan Soto Likely To Play On Opening Day

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (oblique) looked good during Monday's minor league spring training contest. The 24-year-old mentioned afterwards that he's excited to be healthy enough to play on Opening Day. It sounds like Soto is going to be ready despite him dealing with a mild left oblique strain that he suffered earlier in […]

Owen Miller Makes Opening Day Roster

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Owen Miller has made the Opening Day roster. It's a bit surprising, but Miller did play well this spring. He'll serve in a versatile super-utility role for the Brewers. Miller slashed 243/.301/.351 with six home runs, 51 RBI last season with the Cleveland Guardians. He beat out outfielder Joey Wiemer for a […]

Anthony Volpe To Bat Ninth In Debut

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is likely to bat ninth on Opening Day, according to manager Aaron Boone. The 21-year-old came into camp as a longshot and officially won the starting shortstop spot over the weekend. Volpe is well deserving of the spot after hitting .314 with three homers, five RBI and five stolen […]

Joey Votto To Begin Season On Injured List

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (shoulder) confirmed that he will begin the season on the injured list. The 39-year-old continues to work his way back from offseason shoulder surgery. Votto will head to Triple-A to finish his rehab until he feels ready to rejoin the big league roster. The left-handed slugger was able to […]

Tyler Wells Likely To Make Roster

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tyler Wells is likely to make the Opening Day roster. The current reports are that the O's are planning to option top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez to Triple-A to begin the season. That means, Kyle Bradish and Wells are the two most likely candidates to make the roster. Wells appears to […]

Grayson Rodriguez Won't Make Opening Day Roster

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez is expected to head to Triple-A to begin the 2023 season. The 23-year-old is one of the top pitching prospects in the league, but the team feels like he needs a little more time in the minors. That could be true considering Rodriguez allowed 15 runs (12 earned) on […]

Second-Year Hitters Ready to Break Out for Fantasy Baseball

Second-year players who excel in the big leagues attract attention every season as they use their rookie season experiences to refine their skills during the offseason and make significant strides in their sophomore year. By examining their 2022 stats, we can identify trends and areas for improvement, while projections from reputable sources such as Steamer, […]

MLB Outfield Prospects – Hidden Gems To Watch For Fantasy Baseball

As we get closer to the 2023 season, I continue to examine those prospects who are not currently household names. In this installment of hidden prospect gems, I take a look at four under-the-radar outfielders who should take a step forward and break into the top of prospect lists by the end of the 2023 […]

Trent Grisham (OF, SDP) - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 280 CURRENT ADP: ~330 overall ANALYSIS: Trent Grisham owned the league's lowest batting average last season, a feat well-known within the baseball community. A .184 mark is hard to ignore, especially when combined with a paltry .284 OBP and .341 SLG, good for a .626 OPS, the fifth-last among qualified […]

Late-Round Catchers - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values And Targets

Welcome officially to the 2023 fantasy baseball season! Late-round picks in fantasy baseball can often be the difference between a mediocre team and a championship contender. While it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of selecting big-name players early in the draft, finding those hidden gems in the later rounds is equally essential. […]

5 Second Base Draft Sleepers for Fantasy Baseball

It is cram week for researching fantasy baseball as we quickly approach Opening Day! If you haven't had your draft yet, we still have time to tell you about some sleepers - so that's what we're doing here! I've already written about five draft sleepers at other positions, so go check that out if you […]

MLB Betting Picks Futures - MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, Player Props

In my first MLB Futures Betting Picks, I broke down our World Series, League Winners, and Season Specials. This edition will discuss our MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Player Props for the 2023 MLB season. Betting player performance is more volatile than betting team futures. Not only does the player have to […]

Undrafted Starting Pitchers Who Can Have Top 25 Value for Fantasy Baseball

Finding value is such a huge part of fantasy baseball success. While you obviously need to hit on your early-round picks, being able to find key contributors late in the draft is a surefire way to rocket up your standings. For me, the best place to find value is with starting pitching. In their book The […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for March 27th, 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 27th, 2023. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Late-Round Starting Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Targets

Welcome officially to the 2023 fantasy baseball season! Late-round picks in fantasy baseball can often be the difference between a mediocre team and a championship contender. While it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of selecting big-name players early in the draft, finding those hidden gems in the later rounds is equally essential. […]

Mitch Haniger To Open Season On Injured List

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mitch Haniger (oblique) will start the season on the 10-day injured list due to a Grade 1 oblique strain that he sustained in March. The 32-year-old was signed to a three-year, $43.5 million deal over the offseason to bolster the Giants' outfield squad. Haniger was initially hoping to be ready by […]

Kirby Snead Lands On 60-Day IL

Oakland Athletics reliever Kirby Snead (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list. Snead had been dealing with some arm issues before he was termed with a strain in his left shoulder. The 28-year-old will likely miss the first two months of the season, which already depletes a lackluster A's bullpen. Snead showed some potential […]

Enrique Hernandez Expected To Return Monday

After getting hit in the wrist by a pitch on Sunday's Grapefruit League exhibition against the Braves, Boston Red Sox center fielder Enrique Hernandez (wrist) is expected to return to Monday's lineup. Hernandez was forced to leave Sunday's game but no further damage was found aside from the contusion in his wrist. The center fielder […]

Termarr Johnson Will Miss Start Of Season

Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Termarr Johnson aggravated his hamstring during infield work in late February. The initial return timetable projects him to be out for at least six weeks and positions him to miss the start of the minor-league season. The 18-year-old 2022 fourth overall pick still has a long road to the majors but […]

Tyler Soderstrom's Spring Turning Heads

Oakland Athletics top prospect Tyler Soderstrom has raked his way to an .824 OPS across 34 Cactus League at-bats. The No. 39 overall prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline, Soderstrom's offense is already considered MLB-ready. Defensively, manager Mark Kotsay says the catcher's growth has been noteworthy. It remains to be seen whether Soderstrom will stick […]

DJ LeMahieu Named Opening Day Leadoff Man

After an injury-plagued 2022 campaign, New York Yankees utility infielder DJ LeMahieu was named the Opening Day leadoff man. After succumbing to a foot fracture midway through the season, LeMahieu struggled to stay healthy and never fully recovered from his foot injury. It caused him to miss a chunk of the second half, in which […]

Coby Mayo Reassigned To Minor-League Camp

Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo was re-assigned to minor-league camp following an 18-at-bat stint in the Grapefruit League. The 21-year-old managed five hits and a .777 OPS in his first look at the top level. Last season, Mayo flashed his 60-grade power, accruing 19 home runs and a .456 slugging percentage across 104 […]

Oswald Peraza Optioned To Triple-A

New York Yankees top prospect Oswald Peraza was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. After a tense battle in spring training to decipher the Yankees' Opening Day shortstop, young phenom Anthony Volpe came on top, which ensued the demotion of Peraza. The 22-year-old Venezuelan scuffled at the plate throughout spring training as exhibited in his .644 OPS, […]

Matt Strahm To Begin Season As Starter

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm will begin the season as the fifth starter, according to manager Rob Thompson. It was reported earlier in the spring that Strahm was going to be a multi-inning reliever this season. However, the injury to Ranger Suarez (forearm) has changed the Phillies plans for Strahm. He's expected to throw around […]

Yoan Moncada Removed Early On Sunday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (back) has been removed early during Sunday's Cactus League matchup against the Colorado Rockies. It sounds like the switch-hitting infielder was removed was a precaution due to lower back stiffness. This doesn't sound like an issue that is going to force Moncada to be placed on the injured […]

Leury Garcia Unlikely To Make Opening Day Roster

Chicago White Sox infielder Leury Garcia is not expected to make the Opening Day roster. The 31-year-old has struggled, hitting .222 with a homer, two RBI, and two stolen bases this spring. It sounds like Hanser Alberto has beaten out Garcia for a reserve infielder spot on the roster. It's uncertain what is going to […]

Bryan Shaw Released By White Sox

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Bryan Shaw has been released by the organization on Sunday. The 35-year-old joined the team on a minor-league deal this spring. Despite a strong showing, Shaw has been released from his contract. The right-hander posted a 1.08 ERA 1.32 WHIP and a 4/5 K/BB ratio over 8 1/3 innings this […]

Wander Franco Optimistic For Opening Day

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (quad) underwent an MRI exam on Sunday to find out the severity of his injury. The team announced that the results were favorable and Franco could be healthy enough to play on Opening Day. That is good news after Franco was forced to exit early on Saturday due to […]

Triston McKenzie Pulled During Sunday's Start

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (arm) was pulled early during Sunday's Cactus League contest. The team is saying that McKenzie's removal from the contest was a precautionary measure. McKenzie was only able to pitch one inning before exiting the game due to arm tightness. It sounds like the team believes this is a minor […]

Amed Rosario Discussing Extension

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Amed Rosario is reportedly talking extension with the organization. It sounds like the organization has reached out to Rosario's agent about a possible extension. Despite that, there isn't strong inclination that a deal is going to get done between the two sides. Rosario has mentioned he enjoys playing in Cleveland and doesn't […]