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 […]

Second Base Dynasty Rankings For Fantasy Baseball

Second base was once a position for speed and a little batting average, but that has changed over the years, and it’s now a full-fledged fantasy production machine. It may not boast the power that third base or first base does, and the names may not be as sexy as the shortstop position, but it […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for March 4th, 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 4th, 2023. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Wil Myers (1B/OF, CIN) - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 225 CURRENT ADP: ~240 overall ANALYSIS: Myers’ ADP continues a modest climb following his signing in Cincinnati but there’s still plenty of room to profit. There’s some Myers fatigue as he debuted in 2013 at 22, but the man is only 32 and now gets hitter-friendly confines at Great American […]

Andrew Painter Going For Tests On Elbow

Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter (elbow) felt some tenderness in his right elbow and went for tests on Friday. The Phillies will know more on Saturday, so check back then for updates. The 19-year-old right-hander is extremely impressive and came into spring training with a shot to win an Opening Day rotation spot. Although […]

Nick Gordon Suffers Ankle Sprain

Minnesota Twins utility man Nick Gordon (ankle) suffered a mild to moderate left ankle sprain in the team's Grapefruit League game on Friday against the Boston Red Sox. X-rays ruled out a fracture, but he was in a walking boot and was using crutches after the game. The Twins will continue to evaluate him, and […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Injury Isn't Serious

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) will be evaluated on Saturday, depending on how he feels, according to manager John Schneider. Guerrero isn't scheduled for an MRI exam or any tests as of right now, and his removal from the Grapefruit League game on Friday was precautionary. Check back on Saturday for […]

Josh Jung (3B, TEX) - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 205 CURRENT ADP: ~220 overall ANALYSIS: Okay, a preseason injury last year ruined this but we’re back for more. As a reminder, Jung turned 342 plate appearances split between Double- and Triple-A last year into 19 homers with a .326/.398/.592 slash line (.413 BABIP. Thanks, Round Rock!). Jung’s September cup […]

Ryan McMahon (3B, COL) - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 190 CURRENT ADP: ~210 overall ANALYSIS: The shine of his potential upside has dimmed considerably due to another season of not putting up great numbers after being a top-hitting prospect in the Rockies organization. We all get very excited for the Rockies' top hitters, so it's easy to overdraft them […]

James Paxton Tweaks His Hamstring

Updating a previous report, Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton (hamstring) said that he tweaked his right hamstring in his Grapefruit League appearance against the Minnesota Twins on Friday. Paxton said he's unsure how much time he'll have to miss, but he'll see how he's feeling on Saturday and go from there. The 34-year-old southpaw […]

Ryan McMahon Likely To Move To 2B This Year

Colorado Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt said that the team will likely move infielder Ryan McMahon to second base with Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) potentially missing the entire 2023 season. Colorado will also look at Nolan Jones and Elehuris Montero at third base while keeping Kris Bryant in the outfield. Schmidt also didn't completely rule out […]