Chris Taylor Suffers Recovery Setback

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Chris Taylor (shoulder) encountered a setback in his recovery process, and he will not play until he is back to 100 percent health, according to manager Dave Roberts. The team does not consider the ailment to be a long-term issue, and Taylor may be available for Opening Day. The 29-year-old's […]

Tommy La Stella Scratched From Lineup

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Tommy La Stella (back) was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday. La Stella is dealing with back stiffness and the team is taking a cautious approach with Opening Day still weeks away. The Angels are counting on La Stella to be their leadoff man this season and jump-start a revamped […]

Jed Lowrie Still With No Timeline To Appear In Games

New York Mets infielder Jed Lowrie (leg) still has no timeline to appear in Grapefruit League games due to lingering left leg injuries. Although he is fully participating in drills, he is sporting a large brace on his left leg that is preventing him from getting into games. Lowrie missed nearly all of last season […]

Adeiny Hechavarria Still Dealing With Sore Oblique

Atlanta Braves infielder Adeiny Hechavarria (oblique) is still dealing with some tightness in his left oblique, but he may return to Grapefruit League action over the weekend. The team does not believe it is an ailment that will keep the 30-year-old out for an extended amount of time. Nevertheless, Hechavarria is only worthy of fantasy consideration […]

Auction Draft Dollar Day Targets

There are multiple strategies available to drafters in auctions. It is one of the reasons auctions are so much more interesting and fun than snake drafts. They award owners the ability to maneuver their roster the way they see fit. One of the most popular strategies is a stars-and-scrubs alignment, meaning owners pay up for […]

Kyle Bishop's 10 Bold Predictions for 2020

This will be my sixth season with RotoBaller, and consequently, my sixth time participating in this bold predictions series. Over that time, I've amassed a fairly strong record with bold predictions, generally clocking in with a success rate of 30 percent. I correctly predicted Bryce Harper's MVP campaign in 2015 and Kirby Yates leading the […]

Jorge Mateo Collects Three More Hits Tuesday

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jorge Mateo went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in a Spring Training game vs the White Sox Tuesday. Mateo has been opening eyes in A's camp as he competes for a roster spot. Through eight games the 24-year-old speedster is batting a cool .300 with a .417 on-base […]

Marwin Gonzalez Drives In Three Runs In Spring Debut

Minnesota Twins outfielder/infielder Marwin Gonzalez got the start at second base and drove in three runs in his first game of the spring against the Tigers. Gonzalez hit a two-run double in the second inning, then belted a solo home run in the fifth inning. He certainly looks like he recovered well from his offseason […]

Kolten Wong Goes Hitless on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong went hitless in Tuesday's Grapefruit League win over the Houston Astros, ending up 0-for-3 with an RBI. Wong is hitting just .214 in Grapefruit League play about halfway through Spring Training, but he's in no danger of losing his starting job. He was solid last season, slashing .285/.361/.423 […]

DJ LeMahieu Goes 2-For-3 On Tuesday

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu came into Tuesday’s game with a rough .670 spring OPS but picked up a pair of hits against the Red Sox on Tuesday. LeMahieu is slated to start the year as the starting second baseman for the Yankees after hitting .327 with a .893 OPS last season. LeMahieu pushed […]

Brad Miller Day-to-Day With a Back Issue

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/utility player Brad Miller is dealing with lower back stiffness and is considered day-to-day. The team does not expect the injury to impact Miller's availability for Opening Day nor for it to be an issue he has to deal with in the regular season. It seems they are being cautious with Miller […]

Brian Dozier Collects Two Hits Monday

San Diego Padres second baseman Brian Dozier went 2-for-3 with an RBI in Monday's 3-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Signed to a minor-league deal late in the offseason, Dozier is looking to play his way into a role with his new club. His main competition at second base is presumed starter Jurickson Profar. […]

Top 50 Fantasy Baseball Prospects for 2020 Redraft Leagues (March Update)

The sun is shining in Florida and Arizona, and spring training games are underway. That means it’s time to update our redraft prospect rankings for 2020. We last looked at the key prospects for the coming season back in January when there was a lot of uncertainty around players' roles and potential playing time. As […]

Garrett Hampson Expected To Break Camp In Utility Role

Colorado Rockies utility-man Garrett Hampson got off to a rocky start last season when he struggled mightily at the plate after breaking camp with the big-league club. However, some time in Triple-A allowed him to make some adjustments, and he finished the year on a high note as he returned to the big club and […]

Jurickson Profar Could Play Multiple Positions

San Diego Padres second baseman Jurickson Profar could see extra at-bats this season thanks to his ability to play multiple positions. Although he has worked exclusively at second during Spring Training, Padres' manager Jayce Tingler acknowledges the 27-year old's versatility could come into play. “I do feel, after seeing him play left field, after seeing […]

Tim Lopes Solid Once Again On Sunday

Seattle Mariners infielder Tim Lopes went 1-for-2 with a hit and an RBI during the loss to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Lopes has stood out during spring training thus far, compiling seven hits (five doubles) and seven RBI in 13 at-bats while striking out only twice. He isn't a lock to make the opening […]

Jurickson Profar Hits First Home Run Of Spring

San Diego Padres second baseman Jurickson Profar went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's 7-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Profar broke out in his fourth spring game with the Padres, collecting his first homer and first multi-hit game after going 1-for-6 through the first three games. The former top-prospect […]

Brandon Lowe (2B, TB) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 170 CURRENT ADP: ~196 overall ANALYSIS: Brandon Lowe is a prime breakout candidate at second base heading into 2020 after his injury-riddled 2019 campaign limited him to just 296 at-bats throughout 82 games. He is another second baseman that can provide power, the ability to get on base, and a […]

ADP Showdown: Keston Hiura vs. Ketel Marte

Heading into 2020 drafts, we see that second base is a relatively deep position. Of course, in terms of elite options, there are roughly seven choices at second base at the top of draft boards. As a result, you want to make sure you choose correctly to get the best value for one of your […]

WPC+ Videocast: Win Your H2H Points League in 2020!

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut reveal the right way to rank players for fantasy baseball points leagues. Don't use the same old rankings and tools as everyone else and don't treat it the same as roto 5x5 leagues! Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch […]

Gleyber Torres Hits First Spring Training Home Run

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres launched his first spring training home run of 2020 with a three-run shot on Saturday. Torres followed up his strong rookie season with an impressive .278/.337/.535 slash line last year and should be an elite fantasy shortstop again in 2020. Torres improved his plate approach last season by holding his chase […]

First & Second Base ADP Debates: Fantasy Baseball 2020 ADP Analysis

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2020 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, every weekday afternoon from 1-2 PM ET and Saturday nights from 9-11 PM […]

When and How Do You Target Sleepers on Draft Day?

A popular buzzword this time of year is "sleeper." Every fantasy baseball writer, podcaster, and radio analyst wants you to know why their sleeper is the one you should be targeting on draft day. Conversely, your league mates hope you've never even heard of their sleeper. As I prepared to write this article, I found […]

Shed Long Drives In Two Runs

Seattle Mariners second baseman Shed Long went 2-for-4 with two RBI during the win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. The 24-year-old singled to center, bringing in Dee Gordon in the top of the 4th before picking up his final RBI of the day via a single off of Edwin Jackson in the top of […]

Mike Moustakas Leaves Camp

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas has left camp to be with his wife, who is close to giving birth. The veteran infielder shouldn't be away from the team long as the couple expects to welcome a new addition to their family in the next couple of days. Moustakas signed a four-year, $60 million contract […]

Brendan Rodgers Could Play In Games Next Week

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) said he'll likely start as the designated hitter in Cactus League games next week, with his spring debut at the keystone coming a few days after that. The 23-year-old is behind in camp and is unlikely to make his season debut until late April or early May after […]

Matt Carpenter Expected Back in the Lineup Soon

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter (back) is expected back in the lineup soon. "Sunday-ish" was the prediction made by Cardinals manager Mike Shildt. Originally, Carpenter said he expected to be ready to return on Saturday, but now that has been delayed by at least a day. The team doesn't seem overly concerned, with Shildt […]

Second Basemen Set to Breakout in 2020

The purpose of this article, as the title suggests, is to identify second basemen who have shown the potential to have a breakout season heading into 2020. These will be players that were likely on waivers at some point in your league during 2019 and may or may not have been added down the stretch. […]

ADP Cost Analysis: Gleyber Torres vs Max Muncy

Fantasy baseball is a great game, and there may not be a better time of the season than draft prep. The numbers are flying around, and the group texts are saying that it's Acuna's year to be No. 1 while others take the "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" approach with Mike Trout. The […]

Announcing RotoBaller's New Live Draft Tool

Last season at RotoBaller, we released a set of interactive cheat sheets to help fantasy players prepare for their drafts and the upcoming season. This preseason we have updated these cheat sheets and have also added a brand new Live Draft Tool to give you an edge while drafting in real-time!  In addition to the Live […]