Points League Players and the Platforms Who Hate Them

Trust. Whether in roto, point leagues, or otherwise, players should be able to trust that the rankings and values they choose to rely on will be accurate and specific to their league format. That standard seems to be a bit fuzzy when it comes to points leagues, even though point leagues should be fantasy baseball's […]

Sam Haggerty Steals Two Bases

Seattle Mariners utility man Sam Haggerty just keeps on stealing bases, adding two more Thursday for a spring total of five. Haggerty played third base Thursday against the Giants, and has also appeared at second base, shortstop, and in the outfield. Haggerty is not currently on fantasy draft boards, but he could be the next […]

2021 Points League Rankings - Starting Pitcher

We had to take a brief hiatus but are getting back at it on the points front at RotoBaller, now just a few weeks from the start of spring training. We've already covered most of the hitters so we're moving over to pitchers. So let's do some point ranks, shall we? If you've forgotten from […]

Taylor Trammell Shines Again Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell played left field and led off Thursday, and once again made his presence felt. Trammell went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk, driving in one run and scoring two. He also stole a base. It is now difficult to imagine that anyone other than Trammell will start the season […]

Shed Long Jr. Starts Running

Seattle Mariners second baseman Shed Long Jr. (shin) has begun running. Long has been taking batting practice pain-free for several days and is now said to be "moving better." Long has not yet appeared in a Cactus League game, making his supposed position battle with Dylan Moore for playing time at second base a non-issue. […]

Andres Munoz Has A Setback

Seattle Mariners reliever Andres Munoz (forearm) has had a setback in his return from Tommy John surgery. The flame-throwing right-hander was expected to return in May or June of this season, but that will now be put off for an undetermined amount of time. Munoz, acquired from the San Diego Padres in the Austin Nola […]

Jose Abreu Has Productive Day At The Plate

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu had a productive day at the plate in Thursday's win over the Royals. Abreu went 2-for-3 with an RBI, a run scored, and a walk. The 2020 AL MVP has yet to hit his first spring homer, though he had gotten off to a similarly slow start in […]

James Paxton Has Been Delayed By Visa Issues

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton has yet to make a Cactus League start this spring. The club has insisted that this is not due to any injury, and it was recently confirmed that the delay has been due to a visa issue. That looks to be resolved, as Paxton is now expected to make […]

Justin Dunn Uneven On Thursday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justin Dunn had an impressive start to his outing against the Giants on Thursday, setting down each of the first seven batters in order. His third inning spiraled out of control, however, with three consecutive walks to load the bases. He finished the game with three runs charged to him, having […]

Nick Margevicius Throws Four Scoreless Innings

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Nick Margevicius appeared in relief against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, throwing four scoreless innings and striking out six. For the spring, Margevicius now sports a 2.00 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with ten strikeouts in nine innings. Margevicius appears to be on the outside looking in with regards to a rotation […]

2021 Points League Rankings - Outfield

February is finally here and that means that draft season is getting into full gear. And here at RotoBaller, we're about more than just roto leagues. We're here to cover your whole fantasy spectrum. So let's do some point ranks, shall we? If you've forgotten from last year, I have strong opinions on point leagues. […]

Keston Hiura Strikes Out Three Times On Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers second/first baseman Keston Hiura continues to struggle at the plate this spring. Hiura went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts against the Angels, lowering his Cactus League average to just .154 with 11 total punchouts to just one walk. Three of his four hits so far have gone for extra bases, though it's hard to […]

Amir Garrett, Lucas Sims Expect To Be Ready For Opening Day

Despite not appearing in a Cactus League game yet, Cincinnati Reds relievers Amir Garrett (forearm) and Lucas Sims (elbow) both expect to be ready for Opening Day. Both relievers are being counted on as key members of the Cincinnati bullpen, with one of them expected to serve as the Reds' primary closer. Left-hander Sean Doolittle […]

Seth Curry Ruled Out For Next Two Games

Philadelphia 76ers guard Seth Curry (ankle) is going to be sidelined for at least the next two games. Head coach Doc Rivers mentioned that they will re-evaluate Curry after the weekend. It sounds like the team is going to be cautious here, so fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if Curry misses more time. Shake Milton […]

2021 Points League Rankings - Third Base

It's Friday and that can only mean one thing...More hot points action coming straight at you. So let's do some point ranks, shall we? If you've forgotten from last year, I have strong opinions on point leagues. TL;DR? You can't just transfer over value from roto and you can't just take players with good BB/K […]

DeMar DeRozan Will Return Versus Cavs

San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan (personal) will return for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This is a bit of a surprise since DeRozan was listed as out on Thursday. However, it sounds like he is ready to return after missing a few games due to personal reasons. Lonnie Walker IV, Rudy Gay, and […]

Terrence Ross Questionable On Friday

Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Ross has missed three of the last four games due to left knee soreness. However, this is likely just the team being cautious with the trade deadline approaching. Dwayne Bacon would be in line for extended playing time, […]

2021 Points League Rankings - Shortstop

The ides of January are behind us and fantasy baseball draft season is officially in full swing. And considering that H2H point league players got ran over the most by a 60-game season in 2020, I'm guessing you're just as ready as I am to get things going. So it points ranks time, baby! If you've […]

Mike Conley Removed From Injury Report On Friday

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (rest) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. As expected, Conley was held out of the first game of the back-to-back set on Thursday. Joe Ingles joined the starting five in his absence and dropped a season-high in points. Fantasy managers shouldn't […]

Anthony Walker Signs One-Year Deal With Cleveland

Former Indianapolis Colts linebacker Anthony Walker signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Cleveland Browns on Friday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. The Browns brought Walker in for a visit on Thursday. Walker spent his first four seasons with the Colts after being drafted in the fifth round in 2017. The 25-year-old is […]

Juuse Saros Returns From Injury To Beat Florida

Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros returned from injury to lead his team to victory on Thursday. The Predators defeated Florida 2-1. Saros turned away 40 Panthers shots to roll to victory. Saros missed seven due games due to an upper-body injury. The 25-year-old has appeared in 14 Predators games, compiling a record of 6-5-0, a […]

Zach Plesac Impressive In Five Innings Against Cubs

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac tossed five innings on Thursday, the longest any Cleveland starter has gone this spring, allowing four hits and one run while fanning four batters. It's been an up-and-down spring so far for Plesac, though he was able to adjust against the swing-heavy Cubs on Thursday, moving away from his […]

NASCAR Truck Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Atlanta Fr8Auctions 200 (3/20/21)

On Saturday, we get the first double-header of the year, with both Truck Series and Xfinity Series races at Atlanta Motor Speedway. This week, we've got some interesting drivers coming from the rear, including Ross Chastain starting 40th and Bill Lester starting 31st in his first Truck start since 2007. I'm not recommending either -- […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Signs One-Year Deal With Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers and free-agent wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster agreed upon a one-year, $8 million deal on Friday. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Baltimore Ravens made a significant offer to Smith-Schuster but he chose to take less money to remain in Pittsburgh. The Kansas City Chiefs were also reportedly interested in his services and […]

Brandon Copeland Signs With Falcons

Former New England Patriots linebacker Brandon Copeland signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, according to a source. Copeland's most successful season came with the New York Jets under Falcons linebackers coach Frank Bush, when he recorded 6.5 sacks and 14 QB hits. He signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an […]

Mikko Rantanen Takes Over Versus Minnesota

Colorado Avalanche winger Mikko Rantanen and the Colorado Avalanche destroyed Minnesota 5-1 on Thursday. The Finnish forward added two goals and two assists in the drubbing. Colorado outshot Minnesota 55-20, and Rantanen contributed six of those shots. He sits in eighth in the NHL in points with 16 goals and 18 helpers in 28 contests. […]

Steelers Give Steven Nelson Permission To Seek Trade

The Pittsburgh Steelers have granted permission to starting cornerback Steven Nelson to seek a trade, according to a source. The 28-year-old has been graded by Pro Football Focus as one of the league's top cornerbacks in recent seasons. Nelson has been excellent for the team's secondary after he was acquired in 2019, but the Steelers […]

2021 Points League Rankings - Second Base

With football finally behind us (the season is over, right?) we're entering the best time of the year...AKA fantasy baseball draft season. Many may be focused on roto but point players are chomping at the bit after 2020's shortened season basically torpedoed H2H point leagues. So let's do some point ranks, shall we? If you've […]

No Progress Between Mets And Michael Conforto On Extension

The New York Mets have reportedly not made much progress on their extension talks with outfielder Michael Conforto this spring. Conforto is due to become a free agent after the 2021 season and, much like shortstop Francisco Lindor, both the Mets and Conforto have stated they will not negotiate a contract extension after Opening Day. […]