Giants Finalizing Agreement With Cameron Maybin

The San Francisco Giants are finalizing an agreement with free-agent outfielder Cameron Maybin. He hit .249 with four homers, 28 RBI and 10 stolen bases across 129 games in 2018 with the Miami Marlins and Seattle Mariners. The Giants are still looking to shore up their left and center field starting spots, as well as […]

ADP Cost Analysis - Ozzie Albies vs Jonathan Villar

Second base has become a treasure chest full of talent in 2019. Seeing the position’s deepest player pool in recent memory, each tier of hitters is overflowing with draft day targets. With a mixture of established veterans and a new crop of young talent that is beginning to flourish in the big leagues, the keystone […]

Mid-Round First Basemen - Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

Here at RotoBaller, we've been producing fantasy baseball analysis all offseason. As part of that, our awesome MLB team has written up detailed 2019 fantasy baseball outlooks for 400+ players. These player outlooks include RotoBaller's analysis on how we expect player to perform in 2019, where to target them in 2019 drafts, and supporting stats […]

ADP Debate - Adam Eaton vs. Kyle Schwarber

This article is about two outfielders with similar ADP who are completely different players in terms of their fantasy production as well as their skill set. Although there is an abundance of riches at the outfield position every year, it is still very important to nail your picks in the middle-to-late rounds as that’s where […]

ADP Champ or Chump - Justin Turner and Max Muncy

We're heading to the sunny destination of Los Angeles. The Dodgers are coming off back-to-back World Series defeats and are not short of big names in their ranks. However, the success of their hitters is often overshadowed by their pitching. Last year the Dodgers went all-in and had a massive excess of hitting talent across […]

2019 MLB Prospects - Fantasy Baseball Rookie Outlooks

Here at RotoBaller, we've been producing fantasy baseball analysis all offseason. As part of that, our awesome MLB team has written up detailed 2019 fantasy baseball outlooks for 400+ players. These player outlooks include RotoBaller's analysis on how we expect player to perform in 2019, where to target them in 2019 drafts, and supporting stats […]

Merrill Kelly, Several Others Vying For Jobs

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed pitcher Merrill Kelly to a free-agent deal with an invitation to spring training, while also recently adding outfielder Rob Refsnyder, shortstop Kelby Tomlinson and pitchers Michael Kohn and Lucas Luetge on minor-league deals. Kelly is the biggest signing, and he has the chance to make the greatest fantasy impact. He enjoyed […]

Taijuan Walker Placed On The 60-Day Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (elbow) on the 60-day injured list to make room on the roster for newly signed catcher Caleb Joseph on the 40-man roster. Walker is making his way back from Tommy John surgery last April 25, and it's likely he might not return until sometime around the All-Star […]

Carson Kelly, Caleb Joseph To Lock Horns In Camp Battle

Arizona Diamondbacks executive vice president and general manager Mike Hazen said the team is expected to keep three backstops. Catchers Alex Avila and John Ryan Murphy are out of options, so it's likely they hold down two of the spots, with Carson Kelly and Caleb Joseph battling for the third job. Joseph has an option […]

Ketel Marte Confident In Transition To Center Field

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Ketel Marte is confident he'll be able to switch from middle infielder to center field, where he is expected to see a lot of time this season. He has primarily played shortstop during his career, but he shifted to second base last year due to the emergence of SS Nick Ahmed. With […]

Giants Agree To Terms With Craig Gentry

The San Francisco Giants have agreed to terms with free-agent outfielder Craig Gentry (Orioles) on a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training. He spent most of the 2018 major league season with the Orioles organization, posting a slash line of .269/.321/.346 across 68 games in the majors. He is expected to head to […]

Daniel Gossett To Start On 60-Day Injured List

The Oakland Athletics placed starting pitcher Daniel Gossett (elbow) on the 60-day injured list on Friday, making room for newly signed outfielder Robbie Grossman on the 40-man roster. Gossett, who went 0-3 with a 5.18 ERA across 24 1/3 innings in five starts last season is likely to miss a good chunk of the season, […]

Cliff Pennington Signs Minor-League Deal With A's

The Oakland Athletics signed infielder Cliff Pennington to a minor-league deal on Friday. The former first-round pick by the A's in 2005 spent five years with the organization before bouncing around with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Cincinnati Reds. He appeared in just 16 games last season with […]

Matt Chapman Takes 20 Swings On Friday

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (shoulder, thumb) was able to take 20 swings during batting practice on Friday and he said after that the session went great. He remains slightly behind schedule in his recovery from offseason surgeries, but he is making progress. On a normal day the swing total in spring training varies, […]

Dustin Fowler Heading Back To The Minors?

Oakland Athletics outfielder Dustin Fowler could be the odd-man out in the outfield battle in spring training following the addition of veteran outfielder Robbie Grossman. With Mark Canha and second baseman/utility player Chad Pinder expected to also some time in the outfield when needed, the A's are suddenly pretty deep at the position. That likely […]

Robbie Grossman Reports To A's Camp On Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Robbie Grossman reported to spring training on Friday after inking a one-year, $2 million deal. "They had an amazing season last year and I'm excited to be here," Grossman said. "They've got a great core of players here. There's a lot of talent here if you around at all the names." Grossman's […]

Three Up, Three Down for Prospects - Starting Pitchers

A starter, a starter! My fantasy league for a starter! We're still three months away from the start of the season, but now is the perfect time to take a look at some starting pitcher prospects on the rise and some that need to turn things around. Last season saw several pitchers make their highly […]

Platoon At First Base For Ryan O'Hearn, Hunter Dozier?

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost said he's considering a "loose" platoon with first basemen Ryan O'Hearn and Hunter Dozier this year. Fantasy managers may not have heard of either player, but that is the state of the rebuilding Royals in 2019. O'Hearn, who swings left-handed, hit .262/.353/.597 with 12 home runs and 30 RBI […]

Jeremy Hellickson Has Inside Track On Fifth Starter Spot

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson has the inside track on the fifth starter spot early in camp. The team would prefer it if Joe Ross and Erick Fedde were to start at Triple-A if they don't make the rotation, but they won't rule them out in long relief. Even […]

Ryan Braun Not Expected To Play Much First Base

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun isn't expected to see much time at first base this year after the trades of Domingo Santana and Keon Broxton this offseason, according to manager Craig Counsell. The 35-year-old still squares the ball up regularly and hit .254/.313/.469 with 20 home runs, 64 RBI and 11 stolen bases in 405 […]

Bradley Zimmer Looking Good In Rehab

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona had good things to say about outfielder Bradley Zimmer's (shoulder) rehab. "I’d be comfortable saying he is kind of knocking it out of the park. He’s really gotten after it. He’s doing really well. He’s coming quick. He has a ways to go, but he’s done a terrific job," Francona […]

Michael Fulmer Loses Arbitration Case

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer lost his salary arbitration hearing and will make $2.8 million in 2019 instead of the $3.4 million he was seeking, according to a source. Fulmer made just 24 starts last year due to injury and posted a disappointing 4.69 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 7.5 K/9 in 132 1/3 innings. […]

Mike Soroka In Normal Spring Schedule

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka (shoulder) has already thrown six pain-free bullpen sessions and is ready for a normal spring schedule as he prepares to fight for a rotation spot. The 21-year-old made five starts for the Braves last year before being shut down due to right shoulder pain, but he's ranked by MLB […]

Raisel Iglesias Won't Be Used Exclusively In Closer's Role

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that closer Raisel Iglesias won't be used strictly in a traditional closer's role. "He’ll be used in the most important spots in the game. We don’t want to limit him," Bell said. The hard-throwing 29-year-old could be used in high-leverage situations before the ninth inning at times, but he […]

Yoenis Cespedes Expected To Do Baseball Activities Next Week

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (heels), who is almost four months removed from the second of two surgeries to remove calcification and bone spurs from both of his heels, is expected to begin baseball activities next week. He is confident he will return to play this year, but he's unsure if it'll be in […]

Jeff McNeil To See Most Of His Time In Left Field

New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway said second baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil will see the bulk of his repetitions in left field this year and won't see much time -- if any -- in center. The Mets regular outfield against right-handed pitchers will be McNeil in left, Brandon Nimmo in center and Michael Conforto in right. […]

Troy Tulowitzki To Be Brought Along Slowly

The New York Yankees plan to bring shortstop Troy Tulowitzki along slowly this spring since he hasn't played in a game since July of 2017. The 34-year-old has been plagued by injuries the last couple of seasons and isn't expected to move the needle much in fantasy, even if he'll be helping fill the void […]

Mallex Smith Dealing With Sore Elbow

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mallex Smith is dealing with a sore right elbow and won't be taking part in defensive drills during the first team workouts in camp. Smith should be fine for the start of the regular season and earned a starting job after hitting .296/.367/.406 with two home runs, 40 RBI, 65 runs scored […]

Cesar Hernandez To Receive Look In Leadoff Spot

Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said the team likely will give second baseman Cesar Hernandez "a long look" in the leadoff spot this spring and described him as "an ideal leadoff hitter" based on his .378 on-base percentage in the first half last season. Hernandez wasn't nearly as good in the second half and finished […]

Johnny Cueto Loses 20 Pounds

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow), who said he pitched with a stabbing right pain in his right elbow for nearly three years before having Tommy John surgery last year, is down around 20 pounds thanks to regular meals of salad and fish. The 33-year-old is expected to miss most or all of […]