Trevor Bauer Won't Face Criminal Charges

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer won't face any criminal charges following a sexual-assault allegation in the Los Angeles court system, according to sources. However, Bauer's active investigation by Major League Baseball remains open, and he has not been cleared to rejoin the Dodgers. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred retains the right to suspend Bauer […]

Bud Black Signs Extension With The Rockies

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black has signed an extension with the team through the 2023 season, according to Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post. Black was signed through the 2022 season, so this is simply a one-year add-on to his current contract, giving him some breathing room. Black has a 349-359 record (.493) over five […]

Rookies to Target for Fantasy Baseball: The Operating Room Ep. 73

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and RotoWire's lead prospect analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) discuss their expectations for the top rookies in fantasy baseball this season. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, Saturdays from 3-5 PM, and Sundays from 3-5 PM. You […]

Hyun Jin Ryu Throws First Bullpen Session Of Spring

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu threw his first bullpen session of the spring on Monday. Ryu will be training with the Hanwha Eagles until the MLB lockout has concluded. He will look to improve upon a 2021 campaign in which he recorded a 4.37 ERA with 143 strikeouts across 169 innings pitched. […]

A Year to Remember: Pitchers Coming Off Career Seasons

Each year in baseball, there are those pitchers who somehow sneak their way into Cy Young contention. Just one or two little tweaks could make all the difference and lead to a breakout year. From the aging veterans to the developing youngsters, there’s always a handful of breakthrough stories on the mound. We saw that yet […]

Pablo Sandoval Joins Mexican League

According to Acereros De Monclova of the Mexican Baseball League, Pablo Sandoval has signed a contract to play in 2022. Sandoval spent parts of 14 seasons in the Major Leagues, most recently with the Atlanta Braves in 2021 where he posted a .178 AVG with four home runs across 86 plate appearances. This signing likely […]

Four Hitters Who Changed Scenes - What Will That Mean?

In case you have been living under a rock, Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association are currently in the midst of a lockout. As a result, there can be no MLB transactions until the lockout is concluded, while the start of the regular season is now in doubt. I think I speak for everyone […]

Top MLB Prospects Rankings: #101-175 - Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Leagues

RotoBaller’s fantasy baseball prospects coverage is back. The 2022 season is quickly approaching and while the MLB season still hangs in the balance due to the lack of a Collective Bargaining Agreement, the minor league season will be unaffected (for players not on the 40-man roster). We’re continuing our 2022 prospect coverage with the comprehensive […]

Pitch Info: Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball

One of the most fundamental questions in fantasy sports is if a player's current performance is sustainable. More than any other sport, baseball has a slew of statistical measures that can be dissected in numerous ways to analyze player performance. Pitch Info is a publicly-available pitch tracking system that provides a lot of different data to […]

Cubs Reportedly Could Re-Sign Anthony Rizzo On Short-Term Deal

The Chicago Cubs reportedly could re-sign free-agent first baseman Anthony Rizzo on a short-term deal. According to Bruce Levine of the 670 The Score, Rizzo's return to the Cubs on a "short-term" deal is possible. "I've heard that's possible. I've heard that it's not out of the realm of giving a two or three-year contract, […]

Daniel Robertson Signs Minor League Contract With Twins

The Minnesota Twins signed free-agent infielder Daniel Robertson to a minor league contract. In July, he was designated for assignment by the Milwaukee Brewers and finished the rest of last season in Triple-A. Overall, the 27-year-old slashed .164/.303/.274 across 90 big league plate appearances. Robertson will provide the Twins with infield depth but isn't on […]

Spencer Torkelson Close To Full Recovery From Ankle Injury

Detroit Tigers third baseman Spencer Torkelson (ankle) is reportedly close to being fully recovered from the ankle injury that cut short his Arizona Fall League season. He is still rehabbing from an ankle injury he suffered in October of last year but is close to 100%. "I'm trying to get back to 100%," said Torkelson. […]

John Hicks Signs Minor League Contract With The Cubs

The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent catcher John Hicks to a minor league deal. He spent most of last season in Triple-A and had a brief 10-game stint in the majors. The 32-year-old slashed .258/.258/.677 with four home runs, seven RBI and six runs scored across 31 plate appearances for the Texas Rangers in 2021. Hicks […]

Pitcher Predictability Analysis for Fantasy Baseball

There are different ways to have success as a pitcher. You can have wipe-out stuff, pinpoint command, superior deception, or an arsenal of different pitch types that make it tough for a hitter to see what is coming next. The best pitchers will have all of those things going for them. For this fantasy baseball […]

Late-Round Fantasy Baseball Third Base Targets - NFBC Draft and Hold Leagues

Lockout or not, fantasy baseball drafts have been taking place on several platforms. Sure, we do not know if or when the MLB season will start, but that will not stop us die-hard fantasy players. Some players have been researching for a few months, while some players are just now getting their first looks at […]

Matt Shoemaker Close To Deal With Yomiuri Giants

According to Sports Hochi, former Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker is nearing a deal with the Yomiuri Giants of NPB. Shoemaker pitched for the Twins in 2021, where he compiled a dismal 8.06 ERA with 40 strikeouts across 60 1/3 innings pitched. He spent parts of nine seasons in the big leagues with the […]

Adrian Gonzalez Retires From Baseball

Free-agent first baseman Adrian Gonzalez has decided to retire from professional baseball. The 39-year-old hasn't appeared in an MLB game since 2018 with the New York Mets. He was a former first overall selection by the San Diego Padres in 2000. Gonzalez was a five-time All-Star and a four-time Gold Glove winner. He slashed .287/.358/.485 […]

Yankees Likely To Pursue Freddie Freeman

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman has hit the free-agent market, and the organization hasn't jumped on extending their superstar slugger. To be fair, there are not any MLB signings allowed while the new CBA is being discussed. Regardless, it sounds like the New York Yankees are going to take a run at Freeman this […]

Marcell Ozuna Expected To Return In 2022

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna is expected to return to the field in 2022, according to manager Brian Snitker. Ozuna is eligible to return this season following his suspension for his domestic violence charges. Snitker mentions that he would have no issues playing Ozuna, assuming he's cleared to play. The Braves have Ozuna under contract […]

Twins Sign Tim Beckham To Minor League Deal

The Minnesota Twins have decided to sign infielder Tim Beckham to a minor league deal. The former first overall draft pick from 2008 hasn't played in the MLB since 2019 with the Seattle Mariners. Beckham spent time in the minor league system with the Chicago White Sox last year. However, Beckham only managed to play […]

Robinson Cano Hitting Well In Winter Ball

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano is expected to be back with the organization for the 2022 season. He was suspended for the entire 2021 season for breaking the MLB's drug policy for the second time. Despite that, Cano remains on the Mets payroll for the 2022 and 2023 season. He is owed $24 […]

Akil Baddoo Continues Improving

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo has done a ton of work in the offseason to improve himself. Last season was Baddoo's first year back after having Tommy John surgery. He admits that his arm wasn't 100 percent during the 2021 season. However, he has done stretching and workouts over the offseason to help with his […]

Batting Order: Using Sabermetrics for 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 […]

Players Association Rejects Idea For Federal Mediator

The Major League Baseball Players Association on Friday rejected the league's request for a federal mediator to negotiate between the two sides for a new collective bargaining agreement. "Two months after implementing their lockout, and just two days after committing to Players that a counterproposal would be made, the owners refused to make a counter, […]

Matt Magill Retiring From Baseball

Former relief pitcher Matt Magill is retiring, according to his recent Twitter post. Magill posted a 4.63 ERA with 158 strikeouts across 149 2/3 innings pitched with four different teams in his career, most recently with the Seattle Mariners.

Diamondbacks Sign Dan Straily To Minor League Contract

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed starting pitcher Dan Straily to a minor league free-agent contract with an invite to spring training, Straily last pitched for the Baltimore Orioles in 2019, where he posted a 9.82 ERA with 33 strikeouts across 47 2/3 innings pitched. While he does not possess any fantasy value at first glance, […]

NFBC Cutline with Curtis Jones - Benched with Bubba EP 435

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by NFBC veteran Curtis Jones (@CurtisJonesW). The guys will discuss Curtis's history in the NFBC, his success in the Cutline format, tips and tricks for cutline leagues, and much more. Be sure to subscribe to the Benched With Bubba Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to […]

Triple-A Schedules Expanded To 150 Games

The schedule for each Triple-A team will be expanded from 144 games to 150 games in the first full season the minor leagues are being run by Major League Baseball. Because the season didn't start until May due to the coronavirus pandemic last year, the Triple-A schedules were cut to 120 games in 2021. The […]

MLB Asks Mediator To Assist In CBA Talks

Major League Baseball has requested the assistance of a federal mediator to help resolve the labor issues between the league and Players Association so that a new collective bargaining agreement can be reached, according to a source. The league sees this as the most productive path toward reaching an agreement to avoid any potential delay […]

Noteworthy Hitting Leaders (Pull Rate) - Statcast Review for Fantasy Baseball

As the MLB and MLBPA keep working towards ending the lockout and getting baseball back into our lives, we've been keeping the offseason content going by digging into some 2021 stats. While we all obviously want the lockout to end, this is a useful time to do your research and have a better understanding of […]