Max Scherzer Looking at Friday Spring Debut

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer, who hurt his ankle this offseason, will take a bullpen session Wednesday and start against the Cardinals Friday. Scherzer never seemed worried about the injury and is still on track to be ready when the season begins. Despite last year's uncharacteristic 3.74 ERA, Scherzer suffered from a .355 BABIP, […]

Adam Engel Dealing With Ankle Inflammation

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel (ankle) has been scratched from Tuesday's spring contest versus the Texas Rangers. The outfielder is dealing with mild inflammation in his right ankle and should be considered day-to-day for now. Engel hit .295 with three home runs and 12 RBI this past season and is likely to operate as […]

Marcus Stroman Sharp In His Spring Debut

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman retired all six batters he faced in his first spring training start of the season on Tuesday. Stroman struck out two, threw 22 of his 30 pitches for strikes, and sat between 91 and 92 mph with his fastball versus the Houston Astros. It was a great start […]

Seuly Matias Hits Towering Home Run On Monday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Seuly Matias crushed a towering home run in the ninth inning of Monday's game against the Cleveland Indians. The home run ball was estimated to be at least 520 feet. It hit the top of a palm tree near the left field scoreboard at Arizona's Goodyear Ballpark. Matias is 22 years […]

Dolphins To Release Kyle Van Noy

The Miami Dolphins informed linebacker Kyle Van Noy that he will be released, according to a source. The move comes just one year into a four-year, $51 million contract. The 29-year-old had just 69 tackles and six sacks in his lone season with the Dolphins. His release will save the Dolphins $9.75 million against the […]

Logan Gilbert Expected To Make Major League Debut This Year

Seattle Mariners top pitching prospect Logan Gilbert is expected to make his major league debut this year. Gilbert, considered to be one of the top two Seattle pitching prospects along with recent draftee Emerson Hancock, will almost certainly begin the season in the minors. A 23-year-old right-hander, Gilbert stands an imposing 6-foot-6 and throws a […]

Adalberto Mondesi Was Hit By Pitch Before Camp

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (foot) was hit by a pitch in the foot before camp started. Royals manager Mike Matheny released the update this week and stated that the team has been cautious with him ever since. It sounds like Mondesi should be able to make his spring debut soon. Matheny said that […]

Jose Abreu Will Start On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu will make his spring debut on Tuesday versus the Texas Rangers. The reigning American League MVP had a late start to camp after testing positive for COVID-19. Abreu is coming off of his best season and is consistently a great source of power and average at the first […]

MLB Spring Training Notebook (3/2): Glasnow Struggles, Taillon and Chapman Return

Welcome to the 2021 edition of RotoBaller's Spring Training Notebook. I began this column a year ago, and made it about four or five articles in when Major League Baseball decided to shut things down, just like everything else around the globe, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  We've finally made it to (real?) baseball games. […]

FFPC Best Ball Draft Targets for March

Only the truest of degenerates spend the first few weeks after the Super Bowl participating in drafts for a season that's seven months out. As a self-admitted degenerate, you should know that you're in good company as you prepare to sit down, read this article, and figure out what players you'll be targeting in your […]

Jadeveon Clowney Expected To Be Cleared In April

Tennessee Titans impending free-agent pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney (knee) is expected to be fully cleared from surgery to fix a torn meniscus in April, according to a source. Clowney is close to being ready now, but it could delay his signing with a new team for a few weeks. The three-time Pro Bowler can wreak havoc […]

ESPN ADP Advantages - Overvalued / Undervalued Players

A quick way to get ahead in your league is to take advantage of bad pre-rankings. In every online draft room, the pool of players is ranked for players to choose from. These pre-ranks have a huge influence on how drafts go. Lots of managers choose when to pull the trigger on the players they […]

John Gibson Handed Sixth Consecutive Loss On Monday

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson suffered his sixth straight loss as he allowed four goals on 34 shots in a 5-4 defeat to the visiting St. Louis Blues on Monday night. The 27-year-old, who has allowed at least three goals in each game over that span, has now recorded just five wins, a 2.76 goals-against […]

Danny Santana Plans To Sign Soon

Free-agent infielder/outfielder Danny Santana (elbow) plans to have one more workout on Tuesday in Miami and plans to sign shortly after that. He is canceling his showcase on Thursday, as he's shown that he is healthy and ready to go in his individual workouts. Santana was the Texas Rangers Player of the Year in 2019 when […]

Zach Sanford Racks Up Three Points In Win

St. Louis Blues forward Zach Sanford buried a pair of goals (including the game-winner) and added a primary assist to help lead the way in a 5-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night. Sanford, who was recently thrust into the Blues' top-six forward group, rewarded that decision once again - also contributing a […]

J.A. Happ Joins Team On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher J.A. Happ has joined the team at camp on Tuesday. Happ cleared the COVID-19 protocols after testing positive for the virus about a week ago, though he was asymptomatic and able to stay in "pretty good throwing shape," per manager Rocco Baldelli. The team believes the veteran left-hander will be ready for […]

Mike Leake Won't Play To Start The Season

Free-agent starting pitcher Mike Leake won't be playing to start the 2021 season after turning down multiple offers. If things are more back to "normal" in terms of COVID-19, Leake will be back pitching later this season if he can find the right fit. The 33-year-old right-hander opted out of the 2020 campaign due to […]

Elias Pettersson Registers Two Points In Monday's Victory

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson recorded his ninth goal of the season and added a primary assist as his team shut out the Winnipeg Jets on Monday. The 22-year-old's two-point performance was his third in his past four contests - further showcasing he's regained his top form following a slow start to the campaign. With […]

Jake Odorizzi Waiting For The Right Offer

Free-agent starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi, who remains the best in-his-prime free-agent starting pitcher available, is believed to be waiting for the right offer this spring. Kyle Lohse once signed for $33 million over three years and Alex Cobb for $57 million over four years in mid-to-late spring, so Odorizzi still has the opportunity to cash […]

Thatcher Demko Shuts Out Jets On Monday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko posted his first shutout of the campaign as his team blanked the Winnipeg Jets 4-0 on Monday night. The 25-year-old, who has now allowed two goals or less in three of his past four starts, stopped all 27 shots sent way in one. After a rough start to the 2020-2021 […]

Brandon Woodruff Scratched From Start Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (back) is expected to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Woodruff was initially in line to make his Cactus League debut Tuesday against the Athletics, but the Brewers scratched him a day in advance of the game after he experienced some back […]

Seth Romero Being Stretched Out In Camp

Washington Nationals left-hander Seth Romero, the team's No. 7 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will throw a live batting practice session on Tuesday. The goal is for Romero to get stretched out as a potential starter this spring, but he could also be used as a multi-inning reliever, if needed. The 24-year-old made his major league […]

Carter Kieboom Seeing Early Spring Results

Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom worked on simplifying and fine-tuning his swing in the offseason after a disappointing 2020 season. The results are paying off early in spring training, as he went 2-for-3 with a pair of hits in his spring training debut, including stretching a misplayed deep fly ball to center field into […]

Rockies Don't Have The Budget To Extend Trevor Story

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story, who can become a free agent after the 2021 season, is unlikely to re-re-sign with the team, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Heyman stated earlier that the Rockies are "said not to have the budget for any big signing at the moment, so barring some big change there won't […]

Jorge Ona Makes Early Spring Statement

San Diego Padres designated hitter Jorge Ona blasted a towering two-run home run in the sixth inning to tie the game 4-4 against the Mariners in the team's spring debut on Sunday. Ona is in a four-way battle for the final spot on the team's bench with Brian O'Grady, Luis Campusano and Jorge Mateo. Ona […]

Carmelo Anthony Posts Season-High 29 Points, Six Treys

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony turned back the clock in a 123-111 win over Charlotte. Anthony scored a season-high 29 points while draining six treys, including a triple late in the fourth that set the Blazers franchise record for most makes from deep in a game. The 36-year-old rounded out his line with five […]

Bubba and Bat Flip 73: 2021 Fantasy Starting Pitcher Review PT2- Benched with Bubba (Episode 347)

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Bat Flip Crazy (@BatFlipCrazy) to continue recapping their positional previews with the starting pitcher part 2 review. They will discuss some tough ADP debates, some offseason moves that may have changed the ADP, and more. Be sure to subscribe to the Benched With Bubba Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like […]

Robert Covington Produces Juicy Fantasy Line In Win

Portland Trail Blazers forward Robert Covington scored a season-high 21 points with 10 rebounds, five triples, two assists, two blocks, and two steals in Monday's win over the Hornets. Covington is no stranger to racking up defensive stats, but it was really nice to see him aggressive on offense- particularly after 1-for-13 shooting from the […]

LaMelo Ball Scores 30 Points With Full Line

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball played one of his better all-around games of the season in Monday's loss to Portland. Ball scored 30 points with eight assists, six rebounds, five treys, four steals, and a block in 32 minutes. The 19-year-old has looked like a veteran this season, as he earned the postgame praise of […]

Way Too Early Lineup Takeaways - Bases Loaded Podcast

It is never too early to dive into lineups, news and notes from Spring Training. Join us as we dive right into the action! Subscribe to the Bases Loaded podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and […]