Starting Pitching Sleepers for Fantasy Baseball Drafts - National League

Starting pitching is always one of the more fun positions to watch in fantasy drafts. You can grab an ace in the early rounds or wait around a bit longer and grab some value in the middle to later rounds. As we saw this past season with Logan Webb, Freddy Peralta, and Robbie Ray (amongst […]

Finding Clones of Stud Hitters at Cheaper Draft Day Costs

Fantasy baseball is, most of the time, a category-centered game. Unlike fantasy football, where all you want are raw points, the roto category format of baseball really separates certain players in terms of how they can help your fantasy team. Some hitters will boost your team's batting average while bringing down your home run pace, […]

How to Prep For Your Fantasy Baseball Drafts

RotoBaller's 2022 fantasy baseball draft strategy and fantasy baseball draft advice to get you ready for the MLB season. Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) takes you through all the Do's and Don'ts of preparing for your fantasy baseball draft. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning […]

Updated Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings - 5x5 Mixed Roto Leagues

Fantasy baseball draft prep never stops, lockout or not. As we all anticipate the start of spring training, many fantasy baseball drafts are already underway. To prepare our readers, RotoBaller's rankers -- JB Branson, Pierre Camus, Ariel Cohen, Nicklaus Gaut, and Nick Mariano -- have updated their 2022 fantasy baseball mixed league rankings. This article […]

Josh Rojas Ready To Go

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Josh Rojas (shoulder), who had cleanup surgery on his non-throwing shoulder after last season, said he's "doing really well" and is fully healthy entering spring training. "It's doing really well," Rojas said. "I'm really happy. I did the surgery. It feels good. I've been doing everything, hitting, throwing, taking ground balls. Everything […]

Royce Lewis Doing Some Running

Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Royce Lewis (knee), who missed all of last season after tearing his ACL, reported to spring camp on Friday and was doing some running drills on Saturday. Lewis is the team's top prospect and is ranked as the No. 35 overall prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline. The former first overall […]

Brandon Nimmo Hasn't Discussed Extension With Mets

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo, who will be a free agent after the 2022 season, said he hasn't had any contract extension talks with the team. However, he said he's interested in signing a long-term extension with the Mets. "This is all I've known, being a New York Met, and I like the direction […]

Heston Kjerstad Injures Hamstring In Camp

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad (hamstring) pulled his hamstring in an intrasquad game on Friday in camp. It doesn't sound like a serious injury for the 23-year-old, but the Orioles will surely play it safe with their No. 7 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. Kjerstad was the second overall pick in the 2020 draft, but […]

Rockies Not Interested In Albert Pujols

Three teams are reportedly interested in free-agent first baseman/designated hitter Albert Pujols, but the Colorado Rockies are not one of those teams. The Seattle Mariners could be interesting, and the St. Louis Cardinals would be a crowd-pleaser since Pujols began his illustrious career with them. Now that the DH is in play for all of […]

Max Scherzer Throws First Spring Bullpen

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer threw his first bullpen of the spring on Saturday. Although Scherzer was one of the detractors of the new collective bargaining agreement, he's raring to go for his first season in Queens after signing a three-year, $130 million contract. The 37-year-old right-hander looks to be fully healthy after […]

Johnny Cueto's Market Heating Up

Free-agent starting pitcher Johnny Cueto's market is heating up, and he could sign with a team fairly quickly. At least half of the teams could use another starter with spring training games beginning late next week. Cueto once again struggled with injuries last season, and he ultimately finished with a 4.08 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 98 […]

Nelson Cruz Finalizing Details With NL Team

Free-agent designated hitter Nelson Cruz is finalizing details for a new deal with a National League team, according to a source. With the DH now in play in the National League, the most coveted DH in free agency has a bigger market now that free agency has reopened. Cruz has spent the last 17 seasons […]

Steve Cishek Agrees With Nationals

The Washington Nationals agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with free-agent reliever Steve Cishek on Saturday, according to sources. Cishek had a rough 2020 season with the Chicago White Sox but bounced back to post a 3.42 ERA and 1.49 WHIP with 21 holds for the Los Angeles Angels in 68 1/3 innings over 74 […]

Bucs Restructure Vita Vea's Contract

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers restructured the 2022 base salary of nose tackle Vita Vea on Saturday, according to a source. The move frees up $7.64 million worth of salary cap space for the 2022 season. Vea's base salary will be reduced from $10.6 million to $1.12 million, with the remaining amount converted into a signing […]

DraftKings MMA, UFC DFS Lineup Picks - UFC Vegas 50: Santos vs. Ankalaev

First of the three upcoming UFC Fight Night events on the schedule, but quite a nice sounding one as this weekend is labeled as the 50th UFC Vegas night as the promo goes to the Apex once more since it started doing so on Aug. 2020, a day smacked right in the middle of the […]

Saints Restructure Marshon Lattimore's Deal

The New Orleans Saints restructured cornerback Marshon Lattimore's contract on Saturday for the 2022 season, according to a source. The team turned his base salary ($24 million) into a signing bonus to create $18.45 million in salary cap space for the upcoming season. As of right now, the Saints are now projected to be $5 […]

Five Teams Discussing Amari Cooper

At least five NFL teams have discussed Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper's availability in a potential trade or release, according to a source. Teams that are in the receiver market leading up to free agency are at least checking on Cooper's value and contract situation. Cooper is set to count $22 million against Dallas' […]

Kristaps Porzingis Will Sit Versus Blazers

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (rest) won't suit up for Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. This doesn't come as a surprise as the Wizards are expected to hold out Porzingis during back-to-back sets. On Friday, Porzingis finished with 14 points, 14 rebounds, and two assists in 25 minutes. He was 3-of-13 from the […]

Falcons Save $12 Million On Matt Ryan Restructure

The Atlanta Falcons restructured quarterback Matt Ryan's contract to create $12 million in salary cap space in 2022. Ryan was due $23.75 million in cash this season and previously had a cap number of $48.662 million. As of Friday, the Falcons were $4.2 million under the salary cap, but $1.7 million over in effective cap […]

Panthers To Make Aggressive Offer For Deshaun Watson

The Carolina Panthers will make an "aggressive" offer for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson as soon as Watson waives his no-trade clause for them to negotiate with the Texans, according to a league source. An issue with having the clause waived is not anticipated. The Panthers were ready to trade for the 26-year-old last offseason […]

Nikola Vucevic, Ayo Dosunmu Probable For Saturday

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (hamstring) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (groin) are listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both players are expected to suit up despite dealing with minor injuries. Although, Tristan Thompson would be asked to start, assuming Vucevic is out. Thompson isn't a great fantasy option, but is a […]

Lance Stephenson Not Available On Saturday

Indiana Pacers forward Lance Stephenson (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. This marks three straight games that Stephenson has missed due to a left ankle sprain. It's a shame because the Pacers could've used Stephenson's help with Malcolm Brogdon (concussion) already ruled out. That being said, Chris Duarte […]

Aaron Gordon Uncertain Versus Raptors

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (foot) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Toronto Raptors. He has been dealing with right foot soreness lately, but has played through the issue. On Thursday, Gordon finished with a double-double in 32 minutes of play. However, the Nuggets might decide to give him the night off […]

Mariners Reportedly Interested In Signing Kris Bryant

The Seattle Mariners are reportedly interested in signing free-agent third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant. According to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, the Kris Bryant-to-Seattle chatter resumed in the baseball industry on Friday. Seattle's president of baseball operations is looking to add an "impact bat" which fits at third base, outfielder, or designated hitter. The 30-year-old […]

Justise Winslow To Remain Sidelined On Saturday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Justise Winslow (Achilles) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Washington Wizards. It was reported recently that Winslow was nearing a return to the court. That is great news with Anfernee Simons (knee) set to miss at least two weeks. The Blazers are shorthanded and could certainly use the […]

Patrick Beverley Exits Early On Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley (head) was forced to exit early during Friday's game against the Orlando Magic. He suffered an ear contusion, which sidelined him for the rest of the game. It's a shame because Beverley was playing well with nine points in four minutes of play. Malik Beasley and Jaylen Nowell would be […]

MacKenzie Gore Throwing 95-99 MPH In Spring Training

San Diego Padres pitcher MacKenzie Gore touched 95-99 MPH over/around the plate when facing live hitters during Spring Training on Friday. The top prospect struggled mightily in Triple-A last season, posting a 5.85 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, and an 18:12 K: BB over 20 innings in six starts. He will continue to develop as a starter […]

@MLBMovingAvg on MLB Betting - Another Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Ep. 4

John Laghezza (@MLBMovingAvg) joins Jon to talk about the life of a professional handicapper, and how to best attack MLB betting. 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 can also find […]

Jakub Voracek Gets Injured Friday Night

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Jakub Voracek was hurt on a knee-on-knee collision with Minnesota's Marcus Foligno in Friday's 3-2 shootout win. The incident happened late in the third period and Voracek missed overtime and the shootout. The seriousness of his injury is currently unknown. Voracek has turned back the clock lately and enjoyed a very […]