Mario Edwards Jr. Returns To Chicago On Three-Year Deal

The Chicago Bears and defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. finalized a three-year, $11.5 million deal, according to sources. The 27-year-old had a career-high four sacks in 15 games for Chicago last year. Edwards signed with the team less than a week before the regular season in 2020 and emerged as a consistent pass-rushing threat. However, […]

Sam Chinitz's 10 Bold Predictions For 2021

The 2021 MLB regular season is less than one month away, so it’s time for some bold predictions. Last year’s bold predictions didn’t pan out too well for me; if we’re being generous, two out of the ten predictions hit -- and that’s including Corey Kluber posting a sub-3.00 ERA (which technically happened, even if […]

MLB Spring Training Notebook (3/17) - Jorge Polanco Leaves Game

Welcome to the 2021 edition of RotoBaller's Spring Training Notebook. Thankfully, we have real, live baseball being played every day again, and while it doesn't count for anything, these exhibition games gives us the smallest glimmer into players and teams heading into the new season. We're into our third week of spring training games and […]

Nate Solder Signs New Deal With Giants

New York Giants veteran offensive tackle Nate Solder agreed to a new undisclosed deal with the team on Wednesday after opting out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19. Solder had started every game for the team in the previous two seasons after joining the Giants as a free agent in 2018. He spent his […]

Starter Prospects that Could be Impact Relievers in 2021

In many ways, Major League Baseball is getting back to normal in 2021. Most importantly for sports fans and fantasy baseball fanatics, this means that the season will be 162 games after experiencing a stunted 2020 season. However, the sudden spike back to 162 games from 60 contests creates headaches for MLB managers. Lance Lynn […]

2020 Breakout Infielders Who'll Keep Improving

In a recent article, I outlined a methodology to determine which breakout 2020 seasons from hitters would be built off of into 2021. Upon further reflection, however, I’m unconvinced that that methodology the best way to spot breakouts that will continue to improve, in large part because of its reliance on evaluating the stickiness of […]

2021 Keeper Value Rankings - Third Base

Many many years ago, I noticed the managers in my long-time keeper league were consistently making terrible keeper decisions year after year. Instead of taking their money every year thought I would help them out and find a good set of Keeper League Rankings to share with them. What I found was quite disturbing. There […]

Packers, Za'Darius Smith Agree To Contract Restructure

The Green Bay Packers and outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith completed a restructure of his contract to create salary cap space in 2021, according to a source. The move allowed the Packers to re-sign running back Aaron Jones earlier this week. Smith had his $5 million roster bonus and $9.76 million of his base salary in […]

Starlin Castro Strong In Spring Return

Washington Nationals second baseman Starlin Castro, whose 2020 season ended in August with a broken wrist, is hitting .348/.400/.609 in spring training. Castro is already penciled in as the team's starter at the keystone and performed decently well in just 63 PA last season, hitting .267/.302/.450. His .299 xwOBA was not great but that figure […]

Dolphins Defense Adds Justin Coleman, Adam Butler

Former Detroit Lions cornerback Justin Coleman agreed to terms with the Miami Dolphins on a one-year deal worth up to $2.75 million, according to a source. The Dolphins also signed former New England Patriots defensive tackle Adam Butler to a two-year, $9.5 million deal on Wednesday. The 27-year-old Coleman had 84 tackles, three forced fumbles […]

Texans Re-Sign Pharaoh Brown

The Houston Texans re-signed tight end Pharaoh Brown to a one-year, $2.2 million deal on Wednesday. Brown was scheduled to be a restricted free agent this offseason, but the Texans are hanging onto him for the 2021 season. He made his debut in 2017 with the Raiders and played in nine games for the Browns […]

Ilya Samsonov Finding Rhythm In Washington

Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov recorded his sixth victory of the campaign as he led his team to a 3-1 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. The 24-year-old, who has started five of the Caps' past seven games, turned aside 21 of 22 shots en route to staying unbeaten in regulation in […]

Chiefs Release Damien Williams, Re-Sign Taco Charlton

The Kansas City Chiefs released former starting running back Damien Williams on Tuesday, according to an informed source. The Chiefs also re-signed defensive end Taco Charlton to an undisclosed one-year deal. Williams opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19. His release will save the Chiefs $2.2 million in salary cap space for the […]

Nazem Kadri Registers Three Points Against Anaheim

Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri recorded two goals and two assists as his team destroyed Anaheim by a score of 8-4 on Tuesday. Kadri has been a bright spot for Colorado in their last two contests, posting six points. This year, he has played in 27 games, adding nine goals and 15 helpers. He has […]

Byron Pringle Receives Restricted Free-Agent Tender

The Kansas City Chiefs used the restricted free-agent tender on wide receiver Byron Pringle, according to his agency. The Chiefs will be able to match any offer sheet that Pringle receives from another team, but they will not receive any draft-pick compensation if he signs elsewhere. The fourth-year receiver caught 13 passes for 160 yards […]

Lamar Miller, David Sharpe Heading Back To Washington

The Washington Football Team re-signed veteran running back Lamar Miller and veteran offensive tackle David Sharpe to undisclosed one-year deals on Wednesday. Miller, 29, played in just one game for the Chicago Bears in 2020 before being signed and then released by the New England Patriots. He latched on with Washington but never played in […]

Anthony Alford Returns To Lineup Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Anthony Alford (wrist) is back in the lineup on Wednesday against the Rays, where he will be playing in center field and batting sixth. Alford had exited Saturday's game early after being hit by a pitch, but he appeared to be swinging the bat well in practice over the past few days. […]

Bears Made A Push For Russell Wilson

The Chicago Bears had a clandestine meeting with general manager Ryan Pace and Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider in Fargo, North Dakota, that did not result in a trade for quarterback Russell Wilson, despite Chicago's best efforts. That led to the Bears signing veteran quarterback Andy Dalton on Tuesday. Wilson voiced his displeasure with […]

Danny Santana Will Miss At Least Two More Weeks

Boston Red Sox utility man Danny Santana (foot) was hospitalized earlier in the week due to a foot infection, an ailment which has now been cleared up. Santana was allowed to leave the hospital Wednesday after receiving stitches, but his timeline for a return to game action has been pushed back. Santana appeared in just […]

Victor Hedman Continues To Add Assists For Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay defenseman Victor Hedman recorded his 22nd assist this year, helping the Lightning defeat Dallas 4-3 in overtime. He sits tied for 10th in the NHL for total assists. In 28 contests, Hedman has 27 points. The Swedish defenseman logs a ton of ice time, averaging 25:35 minutes a game. His defense partner is […]

Alex Mack Expected To Sign With 49ers

Atlanta Falcons free-agent center Alex Mack is expected to sign with the San Francisco 49ers, according to a source. The Cal product will return to the Bay Area. Mack has been with Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan in Cleveland and Atlanta. Coupled with the historic signing of left tackle Trent Williams on Wednesday, San Francisco's […]

New York Scratches Dominic Smith From Wednesday’s Lineup

New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith (wrist) was removed from Wednesday's starting nine in Grapefruit League play due to what Mets manager Luis Rojas described as "general wrist soreness." Mallex Smith entered the lineup in his place. Smith is expected to serve as New York's primary left fielder to begin the season, having socked two home runs […]

Trent Williams Makes History With New Deal

The San Francisco 49ers and left tackle Trent Williams agreed to a six-year, $138 million deal on Wednesday, making him the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history. The deal includes $55.1 million guaranteed and will receive a $30.1 million signing bonus. Williams discussed deals with the Kansas City Chiefs and Chicago Bears but ultimately returned […]

Pete Alonso Remains On Fire This Spring

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 3-for-3 with a home run and double on Tuesday against the Houston Astros in Grapefruit League action. Alonso remains on fire this spring, slashing .417/.533/.958, with three home runs and 10 RBI in 24 at-bats. This is a far cry from last spring when he failed to […]

Mats Zuccarello Continues To Produce Points For Minnesota

Minnesota Wild forward Mats Zuccarello tallied his fifth goal of the season in the third period to help the Wild defeat Arizona 3-0 on Tuesday. Minnesota completed a three-game sweep of Arizona, outscoring them 11-1. They are on fire, winning five straight. Zuccarello has a goal and five assists during the winning streak. The Norwegian […]

Raiders, John Brown Agree To Deal

The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to a one-year, $3.75 million deal with veteran wide receiver John Brown on Wednesday, according to a source. Brown will have a chance to make a total of $5.5 million. The 30-year-old speedy deep threat was released by the Buffalo Bills and will now try to replace Nelson Agholor, who […]

Dellin Betances' Velocity Down Again

New York Mets right-handed reliever Dellin Betances showed a decline in velocity on Tuesday in Grapefruit League action, an issue that has plagued him since spring training in 2020. Betances' four-seam fastball only averaged 90.6 mph on Tuesday, which was down a couple of mph from earlier this spring. Betances fastball unimpressively sat between 89-92 […]

Franchy Cordero Could Miss Opening Day

Boston Red Sox outfielder Franchy Cordero has been working his way back from a bout with COVID-19, shifting his timeline for his regular-season availability. Manager Alex Cora said Wednesday that there was "a chance" that Cordero would be cleared in time for April 1 against Baltimore, although the team's glut of reserve outfielders could help […]

Charlie Montoyo's 2022 Option Picked Up By Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays picked up manager Charlie Montoyo's 2022 option on Wednesday. The move gives the club some stability for at least the next two years. The decision should be welcomed by fantasy managers as Montoyo has pushed versatility among his players which has increased the fantasy value of players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. […]

Francisco Lindor Homers On Tuesday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs scored in Grapefruit League action on Tuesday against Houston. For Lindor, who was off to a slow spring start, the HR was his first of the spring and he is now hitting .227 in 22 spring at-bats. Lindor had a […]