After Hours With RotoBaller Radio: Third Base Preview Show

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and gets you warmed up for the MLB preseason. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RT Sports. Be sure to check out their Best Ball leagues, drafting every day, and their awesome contest the RealTime Fantasy Sports Baseball Championship with a […]

Stephen Strasburg Throws Four Scoreless Innings

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg held the Mets to one hit and one walk with five strikeouts in his second spring appearance on Wednesday. Since 2015, Strasburg has only started between 22 and 28 games every season, and in the 22-start season last year, he posted career worsts of a 3.74 ERA and 3.62 […]

The King's Insider Report - Boston Red Sox

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The award-winning Fantasy Baseball Insider Series continues with a trip inside the Boston Red Sox spring training press box. The King spoke to a long-time Red Sox media member about individual outlooks for members of the defending champions. As always, the quotes were provided […]

Later-Round Closer Candidates - Targets and Avoids

Once you reach the later rounds of drafts, you start thinking about upside fliers that can provide a great return on value. These are the rounds to take risks on more unknown commodities like prospects, forgotten-about veterans, players returning from injuries or players that have previously showed promise but haven't put it all together yet. […]

Platoon Watch - Five Players On A Short Leash

One of the most commonly overlooked aspects when drafting a player in fantasy baseball is projecting how their season could play out. We sometimes don’t see the possible outcomes of playing time factors that a player can see during the course of a season. With our minds present in spring training battles and on players […]

Ryan Brasier To Throw Bullpen Thursday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Ryan Brasier, who has been dealing with an infected right pinkie toe for two weeks, will throw a bullpen session on Thursday. Brasier had a 1.60 ERA, 2.83 FIP and 0.77 WHIP in 34 outings (33 2/3 innings) last year. Both he and Matt Barnes are the top two candidates […]

Ross Stripling Could Start Year In Rotation

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said pitcher Ross Stripling is the next man up for a rotation spot to begin the season if Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) must begin the year on the disabled list. Stripling was a first-time All-Star in 2018 but faded in the second half due to an injury and was relegated […]

Yankees Won't Have Platoon At First Base

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said they won't have a platoon at first base this year, meaning it'll be either Luke Voit or Greg Bird at the position. "It's tough for me to envision us having two first basemen, especially when I feel like (DJ) LeMahieu would be that guy that gets backup reps […]

Aaron Hicks Aiming To Return This Weekend

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) has "significantly improved," according to manager Aaron Boone. Hicks will likely do some throwing and hitting on Thursday and is aiming to return to the spring lineup this weekend after dealing with lower back stiffness. Injuries are always a concern with Hicks, but he managed a career-high 27 […]

Shohei Ohtani To Resume Throwing Soon

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) will soon be medically cleared to start his rehab as a pitcher, according to manager Brad Ausmus. Ohtani hasn't thrown since having Tommy John surgery Oct. 1 of last year. Ausmus said Ohtani's workload as a hitter will be scaled back when he is cleared to […]

Jose Altuve Scratched From Lineup Thursday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was scratched from the spring lineup on Thursday with "general left side soreness." The team is listing him as day-to-day. It doesn't seem like a very serious injury and the Astros are likely just being cautious. Altuve was a bit of a disappointment in 2018 and has a bit […]

Howie Kendrick Has Mild Hammy Strain

Washington Nationals infielder Howie Kendrick's MRI exam confirmed a mild left hamstring strain. The team will be cautious with him for now, but manager Dave Martinez thinks Kendrick will be ready for Opening Day. The veteran infielder missed most of the year in 2018 due to a lower-body injury and is strictly infield depth for […]

Josh James Throws Bullpen Session

Houston Astros pitcher Josh James (quadriceps) threw his first bullpen session on Thursday since straining his quadriceps on Feb. 24. The Astros still think he has plenty of time to be ready for the Opening Day bullpen. James' spring injury has taken him out of the running for the final rotation spot, but he could […]

Clayton Kershaw Playing Catch Every Day

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) is playing catch every day now and is throwing beyond 70 feet and increasing the intensity of his throws. However, there remains no timetable for him to throw off a mound. The seven-time All-Star and three-time Cy Young winner is in doubt for Opening Day at this […]

Expert Mock Draft Reactions - RotoBaller Friends & Family

On February 13, 2019, we assembled a group of industry experts to take part in the second annual RotoBaller Friends and Family Expert Mock Draft. Our participants represented multiple sites, including: CBS Sports (Heath Cummings) The Athletic (Nando Di Fino) Fantasy Alarm (Howard Bender) Fangraphs (Alex Chamberlain) RotoWire (Tim Heaney) Mastersball/ESPN (Todd Zola) GuruElite (Ray […]

Yadier Molina Could Be Playing In Games Soon

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (knee) worked with starter Miles Mikolas during a simulated game on Wednesday and threw out all three attempted base stealers. The 36-year-old who had offseason left knee surgery, hasn't played in a spring game yet but could serve as the designated hitter soon. Molina is expected to catch in […]

Khris Davis Expected To Return Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis (calf) is expected to be in the Cactus League lineup on Friday against the Padres "if everything goes well," according to manager Bob Melvin. Davis has been held out with a left calf strain and must run the bases on Thursday pain-free before he is cleared to play on Friday. […]

Shohei Ohtani Hitting In Cages

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) took soft tosses in the indoor cages again on Wednesday for the fifth time. The soft-toss regimen will continue for a while, and the plan beyond that has yet to be revealed. The Japanese two-way star won't pitch at all this year after having Tommy John surgery, […]

Danny Duffy Behind Other Starters

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy has been dealing with left shoulder tightness in camp and played catched on Monday and Wednesday with no issues. However, his readiness for the start of the season is in question and he is behind the other pitchers in his progression. Duffy thinks he'll build his arm strength […]

Several Teams Interested In Dallas Keuchel

The Houston Astros remain in touch with free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel, and the Philadelphia Phillies are also in on the left-hander, although they'd prefer something short-term. Keuchel may also be an option for the Yankees now that Luis Severino (shoulder) is sidelined for two weeks, but general manager Brian Cashman downplayed the chances of […]

CC Sabathia Expected To Begin On Disabled List

New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia (heart) is expected to begin the season on the disabled list, according to manager Aaron Boone. However, the team thinks Sabathia will make starts in April. Boone also thinks Domingo German and Jonathan Loaisiga could both be in the rotation to begin the year with Luis Severino (shoulder) […]

Jack Flaherty Making Mouths Water in Grapefruit League Play

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty is turning heads in Grapefruit League play this season. He's tossed eight innings so far, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out 14. Flaherty was masterful in his most recent start and has the upside to take a big jump in his sophomore […]

Leonys Martin Looking Good in the Spring

Cleveland Indians outfielder Leonys Martin has looked excellent at the plate in Cactus League games so far this season. He's hitting .500/.529/.875 with two home runs. After a bacterial infection ended his 2018 season, Martin is back healthy and ready to roll. He figures to have a starting role in the Cleveland outfield and is […]

Greg Allen Lighting Up Cactus League Play

Cleveland Indians outfielder Greg Allen has been a force in Cactus League play. Heading into Thursday's game, Allen was hitting .444/.524/.667. He seems set to receive an at least somewhat regular role in the Cleveland outfield, making him an intriguing option in deeper fantasy formats. He has the speed to make a difference on the […]

Sonny Gray To Start Saturday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray (elbow) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Saturday against the San Diego Padres. Gray was scratched from a start last week after developing tightness in his pitching elbow. The veteran hurler should be on track for the beginning of the season, provided he doesn't suffer any setbacks. […]

Domingo Santana Raking In Spring Training

Seattle Mariners outfielder Domingo Santana hit his fourth home run of the spring in Wednesday's game, and he’s now batting .444 in exhibition play. While spring stats need to be taken with a grain of salt, it’s encouraging to see this level of production from Santana following a disappointing 2018. After only clubbing five homers […]

Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball Part 11 - Pitch Info

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 […]

Top 10 Dynasty Third Base Prospects

Taking a look at the top third base prospects in dynasty, you can split the list into two categories: Vladimir Guerrero Jr and everyone else. Clearly, Guerrero is the most exciting prospect in fantasy right now after his monster 2018 campaign where he hit .381 with 20 home runs and a 1.073 OPS over 408 […]

Bryce Harper to Make Spring Debut on Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper remains on track to make his spring debut on Saturday against the Blue Jays. Harper participated in a simulated game on Wednesday, going 1-for-3 with a strikeout, walk and home run against teammate Jerad Eickhoff. The 26-year-old will participate in another simulated start on Thursday against minor league pitching before […]