Framber Valdez Won't Pitch In World Baseball Classic

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez won't pitch in this year's World Baseball Classic for the Dominican Republic, according to new general manager Dana Brown. It makes total sense, as Valdez tossed a career-high 201 1/3 innings in the regular season in 2022, which was a big jump from his previous career-high of 134 2/3 […]

Jared Walsh Feeling Great

After rehabbing from thoracic outlet surgery in the fall, Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh (shoulder) is looking to return to his All-Star form this year and said he's been feeling great. Walsh had surgery last September, but with better health, he could bounce back in 2023 for the Angels and fantasy managers. The […]

Nick Senzel Uncertain For Start Of The Season

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (foot) is uncertain for the start of the 2023 regular season after spending most of the offseason in a walking boot. Senzel required two surgeries after fracturing a toe in his left foot in September of last year, so he hasn't really had any time this offseason to work on […]

Angels Owner Wants To Keep Shohei Ohtani

Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno said that he wants to keep two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, who will be eligible for free agency after the 2023 season. It's one of the sport's biggest upcoming storylines and should result in a record-breaking contract by likely $100 million or more. "I'd like to keep Ohtani," Moreno said. […]

Aaron Ashby To Be Delayed Due To Shoulder Fatigue

Milwaukee Brewers general manager Matt Arnold said that left-hander Aaron Ashby (shoulder) will be behind in spring training with what the team is calling shoulder fatigue. Ashby spent three weeks on the injured last year with shoulder inflammation, so the Brewers will play it safe with him this spring. It's not exactly what you want […]

Cardinals Designate James Naile For Assignment

The St. Louis Cardinals have designated right-handed relief pitcher James Naile for assignment on Wednesday, per a tweet from the National League Central club's official Twitter account. The 29-year-old was designated for assignment in order to clear a 40-man roster spot for trade acquisition, and fellow reliever, Anthony Misiewicz. Naile appeared in seven games for […]

Cardinals Acquire Anthony Misiewicz

The St. Louis Cardinals acquired relief pitcher Anthony Misiewicz in a trade on Wednesday, the team announced via a tweet from their official Twitter account. Per the tweet, St. Louis sent cash considerations to the Kansas City Royals for the left-hander, who appeared in 32 games for the American League Central club last season. In […]

Post-Hype MLB Prospect Buys: Ep. 115 of The Operating Room

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by TheGameDay's Frank Ammirante (@FAmmiranteTFJ) to discuss young players in fantasy baseball who should fare better in 2023 after disappointing initial MLB stints. 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 […]

Biggest Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters in 2022

It's always a blast to reminisce on the past, and today we've got a fun topic to discuss. We all love watching offensive-minded players, but a few in particular stood out this past season. Let's take a look! I hand-picked four players that outperformed their expectations in 2022. Alejandro Kirk, Nathaniel Lowe, Andrew Vaughn, and […]

Gary Sanchez and Andrew Chafin: Buying and Selling the Latest Offseason News for Fantasy Baseball

Even though the Winter Meetings are now behind us, there’s still plenty of offseason left when it comes to baseball news and rumors – especially with a number of the offseason’s top free agents still without a team. And that’s all without mentioning potential trades as there hasn’t been an overabundance of deals made so […]

Tejay Antone Dealing With Flexor Strain

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tejay Antone (elbow) shared on Twitter Tuesday that he will not be ready to pitch at the start of the regular season. The 29-year-old missed the 2022 season recovering from Tommy John surgery but announced that he received a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection for a flexor strain, saying that he would […]

Blue Jays, Bo Bichette Avoid Arbitration

The Toronto Blue Jays and shortstop Bo Bichette reportedly agreed to terms on a three-year deal Tuesday to avoid arbitration in 2023 and cover his three years of arbitration eligibility, per MLB.com's Keegan Matheson. Details of the deal were not disclosed, but the 24-year-old can become a free agent after the 2025 season. Bichette has […]

Astros, Kyle Tucker Have Discussed Extension

Houston Astros new general manager Dana Brown said the team has begun contract extension talks with outfielder Kyle Tucker and his representatives. The Astros also have a potential arbitration hearing with Tucker this month, but an extension would likely wipe out his arbitration-eligible years. The 26-year-old left-handed slugger made the All-Star team for the first […]

Marlins, Jon Berti Avoid Arbitration

The Miami Marlins and infielder Jon Berti avoided salary arbitration on Monday night by agreeing to a one-year deal worth $2.125 million with a team option for 2024 that is worth $3.5 million. Berti led the majors in stolen bases last year with 41 while hitting .240/.324/.338 with a .662 OPS, four home runs, 28 […]

DJ LeMahieu Looks Back To Old Self

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) has been hitting, running and working on defense as an offseason regular at the team's player development complex, and his bat speed and swing appear to be back to pre-injury levels, according to hitting coach Dillon Lawson. "Last year with the injury, he couldn't load the way he […]

Josh Donaldson Projected To Start At 3B For Yankees

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that third baseman Josh Donaldson projects to be the team's starter at third base in 2023 despite hitting .222 with 15 home runs in 2022 in his first year in the Bronx. Donaldson has one year and at least $27 million left on his deal, but the […]

Yankees Impressed With Oswald Peraza

New York Yankees shortstop Oswald Peraza made his MLB debut last September, and his transition to the big stage in the Bronx appeared seamless after he hit .306 in his first 49 major-league at-bats. The 22-year-old continues to impress this offseason, too. "He has the exit (velocities)," hitting coach Dillon Lawson said. "He has the […]

Anthony Volpe On A Mission

New York Yankees infield prospect Anthony Volpe, who received a non-roster invite to major-league spring training, has worked hard this offseason to make sure he's in midseason form when camp begins. The 21-year-old will compete for the Opening Day shortstop job, and he went to the team's player development complex in late November to get […]

Blue Jays Place Matt Gage On Unconditional Release Waivers

The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly placed relief pitcher Matt Gage on unconditional release waivers, according to a tweet from Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling on Monday. Gage made his Major League debut this past season for Toronto, pitching to a 1.38 ERA and a 3.88 FIP in 13 innings of work spread over 11 appearances. Gage […]

Guardians Agree To Minor-League Deal With Phillip Diehl

According to a tweet from FanSided's Robert Murray on Tuesday, the Cleveland Guardians have reportedly agreed to a minor-league deal with relief pitcher Phillip Diehl. Murray tweeted the following: "Left-hander Phillip Diehl is in agreement on a minor-league contract with the Cleveland Guardians, source said. Diehl, who spent time with the Reds and Mets last […]

Lineup Slots: Using Sabermetrics for 2023 Fantasy Baseball

You may be wondering why there aren't any advanced stats aimed at predicting a player's counting stats like runs and RBI. The answer is simple: modern sabermetrics reject the idea of a "clutch RBI guy" and therefore do not bother inventing predictive metrics for it. Runs and RBI are team-dependent stats and are unhelpful in ascertaining […]

Who is the No. 1 Overall Pick for 2023 Fantasy Baseball? Making The Case For Jose Ramirez

It's officially fantasy baseball draft season, so we're starting where it makes the most sense to start - Round One! We're here talking about who should be taken with the #1 overall pick, and I am making the case for my favorite pick - Jose Ramirez. Let's get going!Be sure to check all of our […]

Ian Kinsler To Rejoin Rangers As Special Assistant To GM

The Texas Rangers announced Monday that former second baseman Ian Kinsler will rejoin the organization as a special assistant to general manager Chris Young. As part of his new role with the Rangers, Kinsler will be involved in player development at the Minor League level. He will first serve his duties as manager of Team […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Gets Non-Roster Spring Training Invite

Chicago Cubs outfielder prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong was one of 32 players to receive a non-roster invite to spring training on Monday, per MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. The team's top prospect will get a taste of the big leagues, although newly-signed outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger will start the season in center field with the Cubs. Over 101 […]

Giants List Ronald Guzman As Two-Way Player

The San Francisco Giants are listing Ronald Guzman as an infielder and left-handed pitcher. Guzman joined the Giants on a minor-league deal this offseason after playing in only three major-league games for the New York Yankees in 2022. He appeared in one game as a reliever at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre last year and can hit the […]

Nationals, Victor Robles Avoid Arbitration

The Washington Nationals and outfielder Victor Robles avoided salary arbitration on Monday by agreeing to a one-year deal with a team option for the 2024 season. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Speed is about the only thing endearing Robles to fantasy managers these days, as he slashed a weak .224/.273/.311 with a career-low […]

Carlos Correa Withdraws From World Baseball Classic

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa has withdrawn from the 2023 World Baseball Classic after making a joint decision with the Twins. Correa's wife is due with the couple's second child the same week that Puerto Rico opens play in the WBC, and the Twins don't want Correa juggling family and the WBC. The 28-year-old agreed […]

Giants Agree To Minor-League Deal With Stephen Piscotty

According to an article from FanSided's Robert Murray, the San Francisco Giants and outfielder Stephen Piscotty have reportedly agreed to a minor-league deal. Per Murray's article, Piscotty's minor league contract comes with an invitation to spring training. The 32-year-old has appeared in each of the last eight big-league seasons, the last five with the Oakland […]

Breakout Pitchers for 2023 Fantasy Baseball

Finding breakout starting pitchers is one of the most important things we have to do in order to win fantasy baseball leagues every season. In most leagues, an individual starting pitcher has more of an impact on a fantasy team than an individual hitter since they are throwing a higher percentage of your team's total […]

Sal Frelick Expected To Play For Italy In WBC

Milwaukee Brewers top position player prospect Sal Frelick is expected to play for Italy in the World Baseball Classic. With Hall of Fame catcher Mike Piazza at the helm as manager, Frelick will be joined by Max Stassi, Vinnie Pasquantino, Trey Mancini, Nicky Lopez and other major-leaguers to represent Italy in the WBC. Frelick is […]