Rockies Sign Zach Neal To Minors Deal

The Colorado Rockies have agreed to a minor league deal with right-hander Zach Neal. The 33-year-old spent the last three seasons pitching for the Seibu Lions of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league. He had a 4.49 ERA in 272 1/3 innings in Japan the last three years. Neal was a 17th-round pick by the Miami […]

Blue Jays Had Interest In Tyler Mahle

The Toronto Blue Jays were very interested in trading for Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle prior to MLB's lockout in early December, according to a source. The Blue Jays have Jose Berrios, Kevin Gausman and Hyun Jin Ryu atop their 2022 starting rotation, with Alek Manoah, who impressed in his rookie season, slated to […]

MLB Officially Announces Spring Training Delay

Major League Baseball announced on Friday that spring training games won't begin until at least March 5. "We regret that, without a collective bargaining agreement in place, we must postpone the start of spring training games," a statement said. "All 30 clubs are unified in their strong desire to bring players back to the field […]

2022 Fantasy Baseball with Broc Miller - Benched with Bubba EP 439

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Broc Miller (@BrocNessMonster) of FTN Fantasy. The guys will discuss some more draft strategy, talk all things Dodgers for the 2022 fantasy season, discuss some players both will not draft this year, and more. Be sure to subscribe to the Benched With Bubba Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and […]

Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft Tool and Draft Assistant

  Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft Tool and Draft Assistant Here at RotoBaller HQ we're constantly looking to add more tools and resources to help our readers win their fantasy baseball drafts. In case you haven't heard, we'll be releasing some cool new free fantasy baseball tools this year and we're really excited about it! First up […]

First Base Draft Sleepers for Fantasy Baseball

First base is one of the interesting positions when it comes to fantasy baseball. Of course, there are the stars who always jump off the board early in drafts. Then, there are also the middle-tier guys who aren’t as consistent but are still productive. And next of course, the fantasy baseball sleepers. This is one […]

Patrick Sandoval: 2022 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

After all the aces are off the board in your fantasy draft, it’s time to start looking for starting pitchers who have ace upside in the mid-rounds. Hitting on those mid-round starting pitchers is a tough art to master, but by maximizing your research and solidifying your strategy, you can give yourself the best odds […]

Jon Anderson's Catcher Tiered Rankings and Projections

Catchers, catchers, catchers. Everybody's least favorite position for fantasy baseball. This year, the position is a bit more interesting. I wrote about this and took a general look at the position here, so check that out if you missed it. We usually find ourselves with a few gems at the top of the position, and […]

Custom Rankings User Guide for Head-to-Head Point Leagues (Premium Content)

Whether you used our custom ranks last season or are brand new, welcome to RotoBaller's Custom Rankings Service! I'm RotoBaller's resident points lothario, Nicklaus Gaut, and I truly believe, both practically and mathematically speaking, that applying the information within these spreadsheets will give you the biggest advantages a points player can have. Premium subscribers can […]

Points Leagues Busts: Shortstops Set to Fall Short of ADP in 2022

This article will examine a few eligible shortstops for the 2022 MLB season that are being selected earlier than their Steamer projections suggest they should in points leagues and H2H points formats. RotoBaller's fantasy baseball points analyst Antonio Losada will be offering a few picks for both potential overperformers (sleepers) and shortcomers (busts) when it […]

RotoBaller Nominated for Industry-Leading 13 FSWA Awards

The goal of the RotoBaller team is to always produce the highest quality content that can help readers and subscribers win their leagues in all sports. It is humbling when we receive confirmation from our peers in the fantasy sports industry that we are indeed delivering the goods. The Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA) recently […]

ATC Projections - Overvalued and Undervalued Pitchers for 2022

Fantasy baseball managers should be aware that Ariel Cohen's industry-leading ATC Projections are live for the 2022 season. That means it's time to dive into the numbers to see what the fantasy takeaway is for key players. Keep in mind that projections aren't meant to be viewed as predictions. They encapsulate the most likely outcome […]

Live Chat Fantasy Baseball Q&A @ 12PM

It's almost time for a new fantasy baseball season...do you know who to hold in keeper leagues? RotoBaller's Doug Goldring (@DougGoldring) will be hosting a Live Q&A chat session on Friday February 18th at 12:00 pm noon ET. Come join in on the fun and get your fantasy baseball questions answered, or just stick around for […]

Busts for 2022 Fantasy Baseball: The Operating Room Ep. 74

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and FTNFantasy's head of MLB Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) discuss busts for the 2022 fantasy baseball season. Kev and Vlad go back and forth with 3 busts each that they will not be drafting at any cost this year. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) […]

Jon Anderson's Shortstop Tiered Rankings and Projections

We are moving on to shortstop today in the tiered fantasy baseball rankings and projections series! Check out the rest of what I've completed so far at the links below! First Base Second Base Third Base The shortstop position has become quite deep for fantasy purposes over the last several years. In the older times, […]

Forrest Whitley Should Return By June

Houston Astros pitching prospect Forrest Whitley (elbow) should return to game action by June after missing all of last season due to Tommy John surgery. Whitley reached Double-A in 2017, a year after graduating high school, and was once the top pitching prospect in the game. But several injuries and command issues have made him […]

Luis Matos One Of The Best Pure Hitting Prospects

San Francisco Giants outfielder Luis Matos is one of the best pure hitting prospects in the minor leagues after signing for $750,000 out of Venezuela in 2018. He finished last season as MLB Pipeline's No. 77 overall prospect, but he's primed to enter the top 10 when the 2023 season begins. Matos won Low-A West […]

No Deal Between MLB, Players After Thursday's Meeting

No new deal was struck between Major League Baseball and the Players Association after their latest meeting on Thursday, and we are now 11 days from the deadline the league set in order to start the regular season on time. The Players Association backed off its request for arbitration for all players with two-plus years […]

DJ LeMahieu Fully Recovered After Surgery

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (abdomen) said that he is fully recovered from surgery last October to fix a core muscle injury. LeMahieu is already at the team's spring training complex and is waiting for the end of the league's lockout. The 33-year-old has been swinging a bat all winter. LeMahieu struggled to the […]

Aaron Judge's Yankees Tenure Could Be Over Soon

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge hinted on the latest R2C2 podcast with Ryan Ruocco and CC Sabathia that his tenure with the team could be over if he doesn't sign a contract extension before the start of the 2022 season. Judge broke out in his rookie season in 2017 and has been one of […]

Bubba and Bat Flip 113 - 2022 Fantasy Baseball Third Base Preview - Benched with Bubba (Episode 438)

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Bat Flip Crazy (@BatFlipCrazy). In tonight's episode, the guys continue their positional previews with the third base position. They go over the top 10 in the current ADP, discuss some later targets, some ADP debates, listener questions, and more. Be sure to subscribe to the Benched With Bubba Podcast, part of RotoBaller […]

Hyun Jin Ryu Tests Positive for COVID-19

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. He's been training with Korea Baseball Organization's Hanwha Eagles until the MLB lockout ends. The 34-year-old is self-isolated after the positive tests but is expected to make a full recovery by the time Spring Training starts. After posting an ERA below 3.00 […]

Statcast Exit Velocity: Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball

If you've watched a baseball broadcast in the Statcast Era, you have undoubtedly noticed the broadcasters commenting on a batted ball's exit velocity, or EV. Many have taken to using stats like Hard% and Soft% to forecast how a player should be performing, expecting larger Hard% rates to produce larger BABIP and HR/FB figures. There […]

Matt Harvey Facing Suspension Over Opioids

Free-agent right-handed pitcher Matt Harvey could be suspended for at least 60 days if he signs with a team for saying that he provided opioids to Tyler Skaggs on several occasions, according to a Major League Baseball official. Harvey's admission in federal court on Tuesday qualifies as distribution under the league's drug policy. He would […]

Orioles Add Shed Long On Minor League Deal

The Baltimore Orioles reached an agreement with infielder/outfielder Shed Long on a minor league contract on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the deal. The 26-year-old spent the last three seasons with the Seattle Mariners, who outrighted him last October. Long decided to choose free agency and has now found a new home in […]

Nick Lodolo Moving Past Last Year's Injuries

Cincinnati Reds farm director Shawn Pender said that left-handed pitcher Nick Lodolo (finger, shoulder) is feeling good, and the team thinks they have figured out his blister issues and shoulder fatigue, which Lodolo took the blame for. MLB Pipeline ranked Lodolo as the No. 31 overall prospect at the end of the 2021 season. The […]

Juan Soto Turned Down Contract Extension

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto turned down a 13-year, $350 million contract offer from the Nationals before the lockout in early December, according to ESPN Deportes' Enrique Rojas. The 23-year-old star outfielder finished second in National League MVP voting in 2021 and has slashed .301/.432/.550 in his first four big-league seasons. Soto is currently due […]

Points League Values: Catchers Set to Outperform ADP in 2022

This article will examine a few eligible catchers for the 2022 MLB season that are being selected later than their Steamer projections suggest they should in points leagues and H2H points formats. RotoBaller's fantasy baseball points analyst Antonio Losada will be offering a few picks for both potential overperformers (sleepers) and shortcomers (busts) when it […]

Ryan Zimmerman Announces Retirement

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman announced his retirement on Tuesday. Zimmerman spent 16 years in the big leagues, all with the Nationals. He was drafted in the first round in 2005 after the team moved from Montreal to Washington, and he ends his career as the franchise's leader in games played (1,799), runs scored […]

MLB Trying To Reduce Size Of Domestic Reserve List

Major League Baseball has asked for the ability to eliminate hundreds of minor league playing jobs in their latest labor offer to the Players Association, according to sources familiar with the proposal. The current Domestic Reserve List is at 180, and the league proposed reducing the maximum number of players to as few as 150 […]