Cleveland Re-Signs Cesar Hernandez

Cleveland agreed to an undisclosed deal to re-sign second baseman Cesar Hernandez on Tuesday, according to a source. Hernandez signed a one-year deal with the Tribe last year and hit .283 with three home runs and an American League-leading 20 doubles while also winning the Gold Glove Award at second base. The deal includes a […]

Digging Into K% Leaders - Ketel Marte

There are so many metrics that exist to evaluate player performance, it can sometimes be tough to know which way to go with it. There are the very basic stats we all grew up with: batting average, runs batted in, home runs, and maybe on-base percentage. We also know that they are not the most […]

Pirates Acquire Miguel Yajure, Three Other Prospects

The Pittsburgh Pirates dealt right-hander Jameson Taillon to the New York Yankees on Sunday in exchange for pitchers Miguel Yajure and Roansy Contreras, infielder Maikol Escotto and outfielder Canaan Smith, according to sources. Yajure was the Yankees No. 15 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, while Contreras was No. 19 and Smith was No. 21. Yajure, […]

Top 440: Early H2H Points League Rankings

Welcome back RotoBallers. Below you will find our early 2021 fantasy baseball H2H points league rankings (top 440). As you may know, head-to-head points formats are typically underserved by fantasy baseball outlets - but this is an area that we at RotoBaller take pride in and specialize in. Throughout the preseason and regular season, we will […]

Red Sox Agree With Kike Hernandez

The Boston Red Sox agreed on a two-year, $14 million deal with infielder/outfielder Kike Hernandez on Friday, according to sources. Hernandez was a key piece for the Los Angeles Dodgers for the last six seasons, mainly because of his defensive versatility and his production against left-handed pitching. The 29-year-old has a career slash line of […]

Padres Re-Sign Jurickson Profar

The San Diego Padres and infielder/outfielder Jurickson Profar agreed to a three-year, $21 million deal on Friday, according to a source familiar with the deal. Profar will return to the Padres after playing five defensive positions for San Diego last year while seeing most of his time in left field and at second base. He […]

Mets Have Been Interested In Kike Hernandez

The New York Mets were very interested in free-agent utility man Kike Hernandez before they fired general manager Jared Porter, but it's hard to say where things stand now. The Boston Red Sox were also among the teams with interest, and Hernandez's versatility makes him attractive to many teams. The 29-year-old has often struggled against […]

Padres Trying To Re-Sign Jurickson Profar

The San Diego Padres are still trying to re-sign infielder/outfielder Jurickson Profar, according to sources. Profar is a versatile defender coming off a career-best season with the Friars in 2020. The former top prospect with the Rangers had a career-high 113 OPS+ and started games at the keystone, first base and all three outfield spots […]

Top 680: Early Fantasy Baseball Tiered Rankings (January)

Welcome back RotoBallers, and Happy New Year! Below you will find our staff's early 2021 fantasy baseball tiered rankings (top 680) for 5x5 mixed leagues. In case you missed it, you can also see our tiered positional rankings as well. Three our lead fantasy baseball analysts - Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus and JB Branson - have analyzed the MLB offseason moves and are ready to […]

Infield Busts Who'll Keep Junking it Up in 2021

One of the biggest questions out there as we head into 2021 is how much weight to put on what happened in 2020. Obviously, it was a very odd year for Major League Baseball. Players had a couple of weeks of normal Spring Training before being sent home for four months only to come back […]

Dynasty Second Base Rankings for Fantasy Baseball

We will continue our early preseason look at each position with some thoughts on individual player values heading into 2021. We've already gone over first base. Today, we continue with second base. As we prepare to flip the calendar to 2021, fantasy baseball managers are poring over MLB free agency news and the latest rankings. […]

Stat-Based Tips To Build a Strong Fantasy Baseball Roster

As we lead up to the 2021 season, fantasy baseball enthusiasts are sure to read thousands of words about players themselves: who overperformed last year and who is primed for a breakout. All of that is good stuff, and it's very helpful in starting your journey towards winning your league, but it's only half the […]

You Paid What?! Overvalued Players in Auctions

Assuming the 2021 MLB season starts on time, we are on the precipice of fantasy baseball draft season. Spring Training will get underway next month, at which point, drafts roll out in full force. We aren't there quite yet, which makes sense. Many of the biggest free agents remain unsigned; the league is unsure of […]

Yankees, DJ LeMahieu Finalizing Six-Year Deal

The New York Yankees are finalizing a six-year deal worth $90 million with second baseman DJ LeMahieu on Friday, according to sources. LeMahieu had recently grown impatient with the slow pace of negotiations with the Yankees and told his representatives to reach out to other interested teams. The 32-year-old hit .336/.386/.536 in 195 games with […]

Yoan Moncada Looking To Bounce Back In 2021

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada had an MVP-type season in 2019 when he hit .315/.367/.548 with 25 home runs, 34 doubles, 79 RBI and 83 runs scored, but he caught COVID-19 last summer and hit just .225 with a .705 OPS and 17 extra-base hits in 52 games in 2020. The switch-hitter said […]

Daniel Robertson Joins Brewers On One-Year Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers reached an agreement with infielder Daniel Robertson on a one-year, $900,000 deal on Tuesday, according to a source. The 26-year-old played in just 13 games last year with the Giants after he was designated for assignment by the Rays in August. He posted a .750 OPS with two RBI in his 13 […]

Brewers Re-Sign Jace Peterson

The Milwaukee Brewers re-signed utility man Jace Peterson to a minor league contract on Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training. The 30-year-old made starts at first base, third base, left field and right field in 26 games last year, also seeing action at the keystone. He hit just .200/.393/.356 in his 61 plate […]

Mark Shapiro Receives Five-Year Extension

Toronto Blue Jays president and chief executive officer Mark Shapiro was given a five-year contract extension on Wednesday. Shapiro worked for the Cleveland Indians before joining the Blue Jays as their president on Oct. 31, 2015. His leadership and commitment over the last five years have been critical to Toronto's growth and development. The Blue […]

Mutual Interest Between Mets, DJ LeMahieu

There is mutual interest between the New York Mets and free-agent second baseman DJ LeMahieu and the Mets do have salary shedding deals that they could make if they really want to pull off another big signing, but it remains a tricky fit. Following the blockbuster acquisition of shortstop Francisco Lindor and starting pitcher Carlos […]

Jeremy Pena Refining His Game In Winter Ball

Houston Astros second baseman/shortstop Jeremy Pena, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was among the Dominican Republic Winter League leaders during the regular season when he finished second in hits (37), second in total bases (52), third in runs scored (18) and tied for third in stolen bases (seven). The former third-round pick […]

Reds Open To Talks For Eugenio Suarez, Others

The Cincinnati Reds are open to listening to trade offers for third baseman Eugenio Suarez, outfielder Nick Castellanos and second baseman Mike Moustakas, with Suarez generating the most interest among the trio. The Nationals talked about Suarez, but Washington won't trade top pitching prospects Jackson Rutledge or Cade Cavalli, making a deal unlikely. If Suarez […]

DJ LeMahieu Engaging With Other Teams

Free-agent second baseman DJ LeMahieu, a two-time batting champion and the New York Yankees best player the last two years, has become dismayed by the slow-play tactics of the Yankees, according to a source close to his family. LeMahieu expects a deal at least on par with J.D. Martinez's five years and $110 million, and […]

Early One-Man Mock (Round 1) - 2022 Fantasy Baseball

There is no such thing as too early when it comes to draft prep. The calendar won't flip to 2022 for another few weeks but we at RotoBaller aren't ones to sit around and wait. Mock drafts take time, so I took matters into my own hands to complete a one-man mock. For the most […]

Cleveland Lands Amed Rosario, Andres Gimenez, Others

Cleveland is trading away shortstop Francisco Lindor and starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco on Thursday in exchange for shortstop Amed Rosario, infielder Andres Gimenez, right-hander Josh Wolf and outfielder Isaiah Greene. Rosario, who has a career slash line of .268/.302/.403 with 32 homers, 148 RBI and 50 steals in four seasons, should have a better chance […]

Nick Madrigal Plans To Be Ready For Opening Day

Chicago White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal (shoulder) resumed baseball activity on Monday after having October surgery on his left shoulder. He took ground balls for the first time and some slow dry hacks with a short bat. Madrigal is optimistic of being close to 100 percent for the start of spring training on Feb. […]

DJ LeMahieu A Top External Option For Dodgers

Free-agent second baseman DJ LeMahieu is the Los Angeles Dodgers' top external option for third base if the team cannot re-sign Justin Turner. Turner is looking for a four-year deal, according to people with knowledge of the situation, and the Dodgers don't want to commit to more than two years for the 36-year-old. The Dodgers […]

Phillies Sign Neftali Feliz, Others To Minor League Deals

The Philadelphia Phillies signed relief pitcher Neftali Feliz, catcher Christian Bethancourt, infielder Ronald Torreyes and right-hander Michael Ynoa to minor league deals on Monday. The 32-year-old Feliz won the American League Rookie of the Year and was an All-Star for the Rangers in 2010, but he hasn't pitched in the majors since 2017. Bethancourt, 29, […]

A Year to Forget: Players Who Will Rebound in 2021

Happy Holidays everyone! Needless to say, 2020 was quite the crazy year — for any number of reasons. There was a lot that many of us will want to forget, and for quite a few baseball players, the 2020 season is one they'll want everyone to pretend never happened. But hey, it's almost 2021. As […]

Cardinals Interested In Re-Signing Kolten Wong

The St. Louis Cardinals remain interested in re-signing second baseman Kolten Wong after not picking up his $12.5 million 2021 option. The Cardinals decision not to pick up Wong's option was strictly financial. The 30-year-old has a career 94 OPS+ and had an 87 OPS+ in 2020, plus he's one of the best defenders at […]

Nationals Seeking Another Bat

Despite trading for first baseman Josh Bell last week, the Washington Nationals continue to seek another middle-of-the-order bat to add to a lineup that includes star outfielder Juan Soto. It could mean another trade, with Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant being connected to the Nationals for a while now. Outfielders Marcell Ozuna and George […]