Chris Bassitt Traded To Mets

The New York Mets have traded for right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt, according to ESPN. Minor league pitchers J.T. Ginn and Adam Oller will head to Oakland in exchange for the 2021 All- Star. Bassitt was having a strong season for the A's before his season was derailed by facial fractures after being hit with a […]

Second Baseman Busts for 2022 Fantasy Baseball Drafts

Second base has a lot of question marks and is home to some of the biggest boom or bust players in baseball.  Don’t let the scarcity at the position trick you into taking unnecessary risks. Sometimes all it takes is a few bad picks to completely derail a fantasy baseball season.  Avoiding major busts is […]

Jordan Lyles Officially Signs With Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles have officially signed pitcher Jordan Lyles to a one-year deal worth $5.5 million. The two sides had reportedly agreed to the deal before the lockout began, but it didn't become official until just now. A physical had been pending and it was postponed due to the lockout. The 31-year-old Lyles spent each […]

Andy Ibanez To Be Rangers Starting Third Baseman?

Texas Rangers third baseman Andy Ibanez appears to be the favorite to be the team's Opening Day third baseman, according to Rangers beat writer Kennedi Landry. The Rangers traded fellow third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa to the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, removing a roadblock for Ibanez. The team will also be without third baseman Josh Jung […]

Kurt Suzuki Returns To Angels On One-Year Deal

The Los Angeles Angels are bringing back catcher Kurt Suzuki on a one-year, $1.75 million deal, according to MLB Insider's Robert Murray. Murray notes that the deal is pending a physical. Suzuki split catching duties with Max Stassi last year. Stassi, who also received a one-year contract from the Angels this offseason, was the superior […]

Craig Kimbrel Expected To Remain With White Sox

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel has been the subject of various trade rumors this offseason. He has been linked to teams such as the St. Louis Cardinals and two of his former clubs, the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs. However, on Saturday, White Sox manager Tony La Russa was asked whether he […]

Max Muncy Swings A Bat On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (elbow) took light batting practice on the field on Saturday. He was taking pitches from a short distance, but it was his first on-field batting practice since tearing his UCL in October. News broke on Friday that Muncy was expected to be ready for Opening Day. We should see […]

Anibal Sanchez Impresses During Saturday Showcase

Free-agent pitcher Anibal Sanchez had a showcase in front of multiple clubs on Saturday. According to Jon Heyman, Sanchez was impressive during the showcase and even received an offer just 10 minutes after he finished throwing. However, Heyman didn't release information on which team extended said offer. The 38-year-old Sanchez didn't pitch in the majors […]

Updated Fantasy Baseball First Base Rankings - 5x5 Mixed Roto Leagues

Welcome back RotoBallers to some more preseason fantasy baseball rankings! RotoBaller is constantly working to try and bring fantasy baseball managers the best advice, especially during draft season. A big part of that includes regular updates to our tiered rankings for all formats. Our MLB rankers, -- JB Branson, Pierre Camus, Ariel Cohen, Nicklaus Gaut, […]

Braves Throwing "Aggressive" Offers At Freddie Freeman

Free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman has been heavily linked to the Los Angeles Dodgers over the past day or so. However, the only franchise he's known over the past 12 years is still very much in the mix. According to Jim Bowden of CBS Sports, the Atlanta Braves are "being aggressive with packages with different […]

Blue Jays Land Yusei Kikuchi On Three-Year Deal

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year deal worth $36 million, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman. The 30-year-old Kikuchi spent the last three years with the Seattle Mariners and had his best overall season last year. He was an All-Star in 2021 and he finished the year with […]

A Season to Remember: NL Hitters Coming Off Career Years

There’s no better story in baseball than when guys come out of nowhere and have career years whether it be at the plate or on the mound. From the up and coming youngsters to the late bloomers we see it every year. This past season there was a handful of talent that took their game […]

Rangers Acquire Mitch Garver From Twins

The Texas Rangers acquired catcher Mitch Garver from the Minnesota Twins on Saturday in exchange for shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa and an unnamed prospect. Garver will be the team's new starting catcher in 2022, which those investing in Jonah Heim stock won't be too thrilled about. Garver broke out in 2019 with 31 home runs and […]

Twins Trading For Isiah Kiner-Falefa

The Minnesota Twins agreed to acquire Texas Rangers shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa on Saturday, according to sources familiar with the situation. MLB Network's Jon Heyman is reporting that the Rangers are also sending an unnamed prospect to the Twins in exchange for catcher Mitch Garver. Kiner-Falefa was set to open the 2022 season as the Rangers […]

The MLB RotoBaller Challenge - Join Free Leagues, Win Cash Prizes

  Who will be crowned champ of the RotoBaller Challenge? We are happy to announce the fourth annual RotoBaller Fantasy Baseball Challenge 🍾 Fight for the title in 12-team rotisserie leagues. Also compete for the crown against all teams and leagues for a chance to win $500 in cash prizes. Drafts will take place from March 10th through Opening Day. Reserve […]

Starting Pitching Sleepers for Fantasy Baseball Drafts - National League

Starting pitching is always one of the more fun positions to watch in fantasy drafts. You can grab an ace in the early rounds or wait around a bit longer and grab some value in the middle to later rounds. As we saw this past season with Logan Webb, Freddy Peralta, and Robbie Ray (amongst […]

Finding Clones of Stud Hitters at Cheaper Draft Day Costs

Fantasy baseball is, most of the time, a category-centered game. Unlike fantasy football, where all you want are raw points, the roto category format of baseball really separates certain players in terms of how they can help your fantasy team. Some hitters will boost your team's batting average while bringing down your home run pace, […]

How to Prep For Your Fantasy Baseball Drafts

RotoBaller's 2022 fantasy baseball draft strategy and fantasy baseball draft advice to get you ready for the MLB season. Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) takes you through all the Do's and Don'ts of preparing for your fantasy baseball draft. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning […]

Updated Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings - 5x5 Mixed Roto Leagues

Fantasy baseball draft prep never stops, lockout or not. As we all anticipate the start of spring training, many fantasy baseball drafts are already underway. To prepare our readers, RotoBaller's rankers -- JB Branson, Pierre Camus, Ariel Cohen, Nicklaus Gaut, and Nick Mariano -- have updated their 2022 fantasy baseball mixed league rankings. This article […]

Josh Rojas Ready To Go

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Josh Rojas (shoulder), who had cleanup surgery on his non-throwing shoulder after last season, said he's "doing really well" and is fully healthy entering spring training. "It's doing really well," Rojas said. "I'm really happy. I did the surgery. It feels good. I've been doing everything, hitting, throwing, taking ground balls. Everything […]

Royce Lewis Doing Some Running

Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Royce Lewis (knee), who missed all of last season after tearing his ACL, reported to spring camp on Friday and was doing some running drills on Saturday. Lewis is the team's top prospect and is ranked as the No. 35 overall prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline. The former first overall […]

Brandon Nimmo Hasn't Discussed Extension With Mets

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo, who will be a free agent after the 2022 season, said he hasn't had any contract extension talks with the team. However, he said he's interested in signing a long-term extension with the Mets. "This is all I've known, being a New York Met, and I like the direction […]

Heston Kjerstad Injures Hamstring In Camp

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad (hamstring) pulled his hamstring in an intrasquad game on Friday in camp. It doesn't sound like a serious injury for the 23-year-old, but the Orioles will surely play it safe with their No. 7 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. Kjerstad was the second overall pick in the 2020 draft, but […]

Rockies Not Interested In Albert Pujols

Three teams are reportedly interested in free-agent first baseman/designated hitter Albert Pujols, but the Colorado Rockies are not one of those teams. The Seattle Mariners could be interesting, and the St. Louis Cardinals would be a crowd-pleaser since Pujols began his illustrious career with them. Now that the DH is in play for all of […]

Max Scherzer Throws First Spring Bullpen

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer threw his first bullpen of the spring on Saturday. Although Scherzer was one of the detractors of the new collective bargaining agreement, he's raring to go for his first season in Queens after signing a three-year, $130 million contract. The 37-year-old right-hander looks to be fully healthy after […]

Johnny Cueto's Market Heating Up

Free-agent starting pitcher Johnny Cueto's market is heating up, and he could sign with a team fairly quickly. At least half of the teams could use another starter with spring training games beginning late next week. Cueto once again struggled with injuries last season, and he ultimately finished with a 4.08 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 98 […]

Nelson Cruz Finalizing Details With NL Team

Free-agent designated hitter Nelson Cruz is finalizing details for a new deal with a National League team, according to a source. With the DH now in play in the National League, the most coveted DH in free agency has a bigger market now that free agency has reopened. Cruz has spent the last 17 seasons […]

Steve Cishek Agrees With Nationals

The Washington Nationals agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with free-agent reliever Steve Cishek on Saturday, according to sources. Cishek had a rough 2020 season with the Chicago White Sox but bounced back to post a 3.42 ERA and 1.49 WHIP with 21 holds for the Los Angeles Angels in 68 1/3 innings over 74 […]

Mariners Reportedly Interested In Signing Kris Bryant

The Seattle Mariners are reportedly interested in signing free-agent third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant. According to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, the Kris Bryant-to-Seattle chatter resumed in the baseball industry on Friday. Seattle's president of baseball operations is looking to add an "impact bat" which fits at third base, outfielder, or designated hitter. The 30-year-old […]

MacKenzie Gore Throwing 95-99 MPH In Spring Training

San Diego Padres pitcher MacKenzie Gore touched 95-99 MPH over/around the plate when facing live hitters during Spring Training on Friday. The top prospect struggled mightily in Triple-A last season, posting a 5.85 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, and an 18:12 K: BB over 20 innings in six starts. He will continue to develop as a starter […]