Jordan Montgomery Claims Rotation Job

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery is reportedly in line to start for the team this season. Injuries opened up a rotation spot for Montgomery, and he’s claimed it with a strong spring so far and an encouraging rookie year. Montgomery missed most of the past two seasons while recovering from Tommy John surgery, […]

Adalberto Mondesi Hoping To Play Next Week

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (shoulder) still isn't ready to play in spring training games, but he said that he's hoping to make his Cactus League debut next week. Mondesi is recovering from shoulder surgery but is expected to be ready for Opening Day as long as he doesn't have any setbacks. The 24-year-old […]

Brett Anderson Now Slated To Pitch Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brett Anderson (flu) had his scheduled start pushed from Tuesday to Saturday because of flu-like symptoms. The left-hander will face the Rangers on Saturday. Anderson signed a one-year deal with the Brewers after posting a 3.89 ERA over 31 starts with the A's last season. He should slot in somewhere in […]

Luis Urias Hopes To Be Cleared To Face Live Pitching

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Luis Urias (hand) is seeing a hand specialist Friday and hopes to be cleared to face live pitching. The 22-year-old infielder has been limited in spring training as he recovers from surgery for a broken hamate bone in his left hand. Urias hopes to be ready by the Brewers’ March 26 season […]

Chris Sale Shut Down For A Week With Flexor Strain

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) has been diagnosed with a flexor strain in his left arm and will be shut down from throwing for a week. It was reported on Wednesday night that Sale isn't expected to need Tommy John surgery, which is a huge relief for those that already drafted him […]

Jean Segura Scratched With Illness

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Jean Segura was scratched from the lineup Thursday due to illness. Top-prospect Alec Bohm will man the hot corner for the Phillies in their Spring Training game vs the Blue Jays. Segura is not injured, so he should be back in action soon and have plenty of time to prepare for […]

Chris Archer To Make Spring Debut Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer (neck) is scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut on Friday against the Blue Jays. Archer was scratched from a spring start last week with neck tightness, but he's worked through the issue and is ready to go. If he can avoid any further setbacks, he should be ready […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Hopes to Practice Thursday

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (flu) did not play in Wednesday's loss to the Royals as he continues to battle the flu. The second-year infielder was seen at the Padres' complex on Wednesday wearing a mask to prevent spreading the infection to his teammates. The 21-year old has been out four days but […]

Tommy Pham Slowly Working Through Elbow Issues

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham (elbow) served as the designated hitter in Wednesday's 9-7 loss to the Kansas City Royals, going 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI. Pham, who is working his way back from a partial tear in his UCL, has yet to play the field in Spring Training. The 31-year old […]

Shortstop & Third Base ADP Debates: Fantasy Baseball 2020 ADP Analysis

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2020 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, every weekday afternoon from 1-2 PM ET and Saturday nights from 9-11 PM […]

Aaron Judge Could Still Be Ready For Opening Day

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (shoulder) said on Thursday that he only needs around 30 at-bats to prepare for the regular season and can still be ready for Opening Day as a result. Despite his optimistic outlook, Judge didn’t give any positive news regarding his health, reporting that his shoulder discomfort has been on-and-off […]

Breakouts Relievers Due for Regression in 2020

The closer role is one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball. They can lose their fantasy value with a couple of blow-up performances. Teams are also electing to utilize a committee approach, often using their best reliever in high-leverage situations rather than cementing them to the ninth inning.  This makes it imperative to […]

ADP Reflections - Middle Infielders

With spring training underway and the start of the MLB season less than one month away, fantasy baseball draft preparation season is in full swing. As the MLB season draws near, player ADPs will shift as expectations change and more drafts are completed. Drafting early leaves more room for injuries to hurt fantasy teams, but […]

Red Sox Sign Collin McHugh To One-Year Deal

The Boston Red Sox signed pitcher Collin McHugh to a one-year contract, the team announced on Thursday. To make room on the 40-man roster, Boston designated pitcher Hector Velazquez for assignment. McHugh comes to the Sox after spending the last six seasons with the Houston Astros. In those six years, the 32-year-old went 58-35 with […]

2020 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Nick Solak

The Texas Rangers finished the 2019 season with a record 0f 78-84, which was good for a third-place finish in the American League West. The finish was actually above pre-season expectations and now has the team looking to make a push forward in 2020. The Rangers have plenty of youth and have brought in the […]

Aaron Nola Goes Four Innings Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed two earned runs in four innings in a Spring Training start Wednesday. Nola struck out two while allowing four hits and a walk in his third start this spring. Nola was a mild disappointment last season, but still put up 202.1 innings with 229 strikeouts so if his […]

Bryce Harper Homers Twice Versus Pirates

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper hit a pair of home runs in a Spring Training win over the Pirates Wednesday. Harper had been having a quiet spring, he had just five at-bats before Wednesday, but announced his presence in a big way. Harper quietly put up an impressive .897 OPS last season and backed it […]

The 10 Commandments of Auction Drafts

As I've said before, there is no one right way to play fantasy baseball, but auction drafts are the closest you can get. As opposed to the more popular but less fun snake draft, in an auction you can acquire the rights to literally any player you want in the game. You don't have to […]

Rougned Odor Hits Second Spring Home Run

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor kick-started a six-run rally against the Colorado Rockies with a two-run home run on Wednesday. After striking out and grounding out in his first two at-bats, Odor hit Daniel Bard's pitch over the fences and drove in Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the bottom of the sixth inning. The second baseman […]

Lance Lynn Experiments With Offspeed Pitches

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Lance Lynn threw more offspeed pitches in his four-inning outing versus the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, and the results were mixed. Lynn gave up seven hits and four runs, but also struck out four Rockies and did not walk a batter. Lynn threw his fastball on over 70 percent of his […]

J.A. Happ Strikes Out Six Over Four Innings

New York Yankees starting pitcher J.A. Happ pitched four shutout innings against the Phillies on Wednesday, allowing three baserunners and striking out six. Happ struggled last season with a 4.91 ERA in 161 innings but owned a strong 3.48 ERA over his previous four seasons. A career-worst 5% home-run rate and poor 20.7% strikeout rate […]

Justin Turner's X-Rays Come Back Negative

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (hand) saw his X-rays come back negative after taking a pitch off of his knuckle during Wednesday's Cactus League matchup with the San Francisco Giants. Turner managed to dispel the majority of concerns during the game, as he hit a home run two innings after the incident. The […]

Brad Peacock Throws Off Mound Wednesday

Houston Astros pitcher Brad Peacock (neck) was scheduled to throw off a mound for the first time this spring on Wednesday. Peacock has been struggling with nerve issues in his neck, effectively ending his chances of opening the regular season in the starting rotation. The 32-year-old right-hander has proven highly effective in a relief role […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Posts Three Hits Against Tigers

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. went 3-for-3 at the plate in Wednesday's 13-9 loss against the Tigers, while adding two runs scored and one RBI in the contest. Bradley Jr. connected on his second home run of the spring off of Tigers right-handed starter Ivan Nova, bringing his batting average up to .412 […]

Taijuan Walker Looks Good Wednesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (elbow) threw two innings in a B game on Wednesday and allowed no hits, no walks and struck out two while throwing 21 of his 31 pitches for strikes. Walker had been limited to bullpen sessions and live batting practice in camp as the team slowly prepares him for […]

Tyler Beede Diagnosed With UCL Sprain

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tyler Beede (elbow) underwent an MRI exam on Tuesday night and was diagnosed with a flexor strain and a UCL sprain in his right elbow. The Giants are gathering second opinions and will have more information on his diagnosis later this week. The right-hander doesn't think he'll need surgery, but […]

Ty Buttrey Throws Successful Bullpen

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Ty Buttrey (intercostal) said his bullpen session on Wednesday went "phenomenally." Buttrey will have time to build back up and be ready for Opening Day as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks. The 26-year-old (27 later this month) should open the season as the primary eighth-inning setup man in […]

J.D. Martinez Blasts Three-Run Home Run Against Tigers

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez launched his second home run of the spring in Wednesday's 13-9 loss against the Tigers, as the 32-year-old went 2-for-3 to go along with three RBI, one run scored and a strikeout in the contest. Martinez has produced two home runs, four RBI, two runs scored, a .267 […]

Griffin Canning Getting Second Opinion Thursday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning (elbow) is scheduled to get a second opinion on Thursday, and the Angels will provide an update on his status on Friday. Canning is dealing with some elbow issues this spring, and he seems likely to miss the start of the regular season. Depending on the tests, the […]