Bases Loaded Podcast: Happy TGFBI Day! - TGFBI Strategy & Day 1 ADP Data

Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) isjoined by Sp Streamer and Zach Braff and they discuss all things happening in their TGFBI drafts. Subscribe to the Bases Loaded podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be […]

Felix Pena Likely To Open Season As Reliever

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Felix Pena (knee) is likely to open the season as a reliever instead of a starter if he makes the team's Opening Day roster. Pena is recovering from a torn ACL last year and hasn't been built up as a starter this spring. The 29-year-old (30 on Tuesday) Dominican pitched in […]

Hansel Robles Expected To Be Closer

Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon said it's a pretty safe bet that relief pitcher Hansel Robles will enter the season as the team's closer. This was the expectation all along, with Ty Buttrey likely to serve as the primary eighth-inning setup man. Robles had a nice 2.48 ERA and 1.02 WHIP with 23 saves […]

Nick Solak Goes Yard For First Time This Spring

Texas Rangers infielder Nick Solak was the designated hitter on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds and hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning as he pushes for playing time in a crowded Rangers lineup. It was the first long ball of the spring for the 25-year old and capped a solid 2-for-4 day […]

Tommy La Stella Hitless In Debut

Los Angeles Angels infielder Tommy La Stella went 0-for-2 in his spring training debut on Monday. La Stella got off to a fantastic start last season but it was derailed on June 30 when he broke his leg. In his first 78 games, La Stella slashed .300/.353/.495 with seven doubles, 16 home runs and 44 […]

Alex Bregman Walks, Doubles In Astros Win

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman went 1-for-2 with a walk and a double in the team's 11-1 spring training win over the Tigers. Bregman took the field for the first time since the sign-stealing scandal came to light in the offseason. Bregman and other Astros player were booed during the introduction and throughout the […]

Jose Altuve Booed, Hits RBI Double In Spring Debut

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve made his spring training debut by going 1-for-2 in the Astros victory over the Tigers 11-1. Altuve and the rest of the Astros were booed significantly at times during the game and the Astros second baseman heard the crowd cheer after dropping a throw from teammate Alex Bregman for […]

Sean Manaea Rocked In Spring Debut

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea was hit hard in his spring debut on Monday, getting pulled in the second inning against the Brewers. Manaea cruised through a 12-pitch first inning before allowing three straight doubles and a two-run homer before getting lifted in the second inning. There's not much that can be taken from […]

Khris Davis Good To Go Tuesday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis (calf) will be in the lineup for Tuesday's spring training game versus the Padres. Davis was dealing with a minor calf issue, but the team was never too worried about it. Clearly, they were right, as Davis will begin spring training looking to put a disappointing 2019 behind him. […]

Gerrit Cole Impresses In Spring Debut

New York Yankees starter Gerrit Cole pitched one scoreless inning with two strikeouts and a walk in his spring training debut on Monday. Cole picked up right where he left off after last season when he led all of the major leagues with 326 strikeouts and a 1.85 ERA+. Impressively, Cole also managed to lead […]

Jordan Montgomery Throws Two Scoreless Innings

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery pitched well in his first spring action, tossing two shutout innings with three strikeouts and a walk. Montgomery has missed nearly all of the past two seasons while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but the 27-year-old is coming off of an impressive 2017 rookie season in which he […]

Sam Haggerty Picks Up Two RBI On Monday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Sam Haggerty went 2-for-2 with two RBI during Monday's Cactus League loss to the Cubs. The 25-year-old, who was claimed off of waivers in January, has been perfect this spring by collecting a hit in each of his four plate appearances. Haggerty may not begin the year on the team's 26-man […]

Marco Gonzales Gets Slaughtered Against Cubs

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales made his spring debut against the Chicago Cubs but failed to impress. The 28-year-old, who is slated to be on the hill on Opening Day, lasted less than an inning, giving up five runs, three hits, and walking two. He also added a strikeout. Gonzales finished the 2019 season […]

Ken Giles Works Perfect Inning In Spring Debut

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Ken Giles worked a quick one-two-three inning in the team's Grapefruit League contest versus the Braves on Monday. He recorded one strikeout in the stress-free frame for his first spring tune-up this year. Giles is locked in as the closer for the Jays this season after an impressive 2019 campaign that […]

Pierce Johnson Could Work Way Into Holds Mix

San Diego Padres reliever Pierce Johnson has an opportunity to be a key bullpen piece in 2020. After a bumpy start to his career in the majors, Johnson rediscovered his groove last season in Japan with a 1.38 ERA and 41 percent strikeout rate. Despite a crowded bullpen, Johnson’s roster spot is secure after earning […]

MacKenzie Gore And Luis Patino Will Be Slow Played

San Diego Padres rookie pitching prospects MacKenzie Gore and Luis Patino will be brought along slowly in spring training, per manager Jayce Tingler. With game action commencing, Tingler indicated it’ll be at least a week before either take the mound. Despite being baseball’s No. 5 and 27 prospects, respectively, Gore and Patino barely scratched Double-A […]

Manny Machado Rounds Bases In First At-Bat

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado cracked a two-run homer Monday against the Kansas City Royals in his first spring training at-bat. He finished the day 1-for-3. Machado, one of the biggest free-agent acquisitions in 2019, was a relative disappointment last year with a modest 108 wRC+. Without distractions this offseason, the 27-year-old has […]

Mariners Pleased With Yusei Kikuchi Despite Loss

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gave up three runs during the Spring Training loss to the Texas Rangers. The second-year international star started off hot, striking out both Shin-Soo Choo and Nick Solak to start the game before allowing four hits and a walk. Despite making it just over an inning and taking a […]

No Date Set For Aaron Judge To Return To Game Action

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (shoulder) hit off of a tee and did soft toss on Monday as he continues to deal with shoulder discomfort. The Yankees still haven't set a date for Judge to play in a game, but the team continues to indicate that Judge's shoulder is a minor issue. Fantasy owners […]

Wilson Ramos Working On Lifting The Ball This Spring

New York Mets catcher Wilson Ramos is working on hitting more balls in the air this spring. Ramos stated that the work to avoid hitting ground balls has been paying off. This was evidenced on Monday when Ramos homered and doubled in the Mets Grapefruit League game against the Nationals. Throughout his career, Ramos has […]

Lucas Giolito To Throw Another Bullpen Tuesday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (chest) has another bullpen session scheduled for Tuesday, and he seems to be coming along fine after dealing with a strained chest muscle early in camp. Giolito broke out in 2019 by going 14-9 with a 3.41 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 228 strikeouts in 176 2/3 innings over […]

Yasmani Grandal Out Another 7-10 Games

Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria estimates that catcher Yasmani Grandal (calf) will miss another seven to 10 spring training games in the Cactus League. Grandal has been hitting and catching and was scheduled to do some sprints on Monday, so they are just being cautious with their big free-agent acquisition. Barring any setbacks, he […]

Yadier Molina Gets a Hit on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina went 1-for-3 in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Miami Marlins. Molina hit a single and had his three at bats before being replaced by Andrew Knizner behind the plate. Molina is hitting .200 through three games, and despite his fairly low upside, he should still be fantasy relevant […]

John Gant Tosses Two Hitless Innings on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher John Gant got the start for Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Miami Marlins and threw two hitless innings. He ended up allowing an unearned run while walking one and striking out two. Gant is a candidate to be a short-term starter in the rotation spot left vacant by Miles Mikolas […]

Jonathan Villar Scores a Run on Monday

Miami Marlins infielder/outfielder Jonathan Villar scored a run in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the St. Louis Cardinals. He led off and went 0-for-1 with a walk. Villar is still hitless this spring, but he's expected to have an everyday role with the Marlins. His defensive position remains to be determined, but the versatile former […]

Sandy Alcantara Struggles in His Grapefruit League Debut

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara tossed two innings on Monday, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and three walks, striking out one. Alcantara, who is expected to be the Opening Day starter for the Marlins, threw 38 pitches, just 19 for strikes. Control wasn't a huge issue for Alcantara last season, so […]

Shun Yamaguchi Struggles In Spring Debut

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shun Yamaguchi had a tough debut versus the Braves in his first taste of Grapefruit League action. He lasted just two-thirds of an inning, allowing three runs on three hits, a walk, and a hit-by-pitch against mostly projected bench players. His command notably struggled, but he showed a promising curveball that […]

Brian Anderson Is Fine After Being Hit By a Pitch

Updating a previous report, Miami Marlins third baseman/outfielder Brian Anderson (hand) "is fine" after being forced to leave Monday's game due to a hit by pitch. Anderson took a Ryan Helsley fastball off his left hand, the same hand that he broke last season from a hit by pitch. It's a huge relief for the Marlins, […]

Franmil Reyes Lost 18 Pounds Over Winter

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Franmil Reyes homered in his first Cactus League game Sunday. The Indians won the game 9-5. Reyes showed up for camp on a diet and has lost 18 pounds over the winter. Reyes arrived in Cleveland at the trade deadline last season from San Diego in the three-way deal that sent […]