Dustin Pedroia Works Out Thursday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) took grounders and hit in the batting cage on Thursday after playing in just three games last year due to complications from left knee surgery. "He looks good. We talked a little bit," said manager Alex Cora. "He met with the medical staff and he'll be out […]

Undervalued Draft Targets - Staff Rankings vs. ADP

Here at RotoBaller, we've been producing fantasy baseball analysis all offseason. As part of that, our awesome MLB team has written up detailed 2019 fantasy baseball outlooks for 400+ players. These player outlooks include RotoBaller's analysis on how we expect a player to perform in 2019, where to target them in 2019 drafts, and supporting […]

Scott Kingery Looking To Be More Aggressive

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Scott Kingery, who will compete for playing time at third base with Maikel Franco, is looking to be more aggressive early in the count in his second season in the majors. Kingery, who bulked up from 180 pounds last year to 193 pounds this spring, made changes to his swing in the […]

Luis Urias To Play Shortstop This Spring

San Diego Padres infield prospect Luis Urias will primarily play shortstop in the early stages of spring training. Urias debuted at the keystone in San Diego last year, but he's seen time at both short and second in the minors and is projected to start at the 6 this year while the Padres wait for […]

Lourdes Gurriel To Move Around Diamond

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Lourdes Gurriel is expected to move around the field this year instead of being limited to shortstop. Third baseman Brandon Drury might also serve in a utility role once prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is called up. Second baseman Devon Travis could also see time in the outfield when Gurriel is playing […]

Astros Easing Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman In

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (knee) and third baseman Alex Bregman (elbow) will be brought along slowly this spring as a precaution, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Altuve underwent surgery on Oct. 19 to fix a patella avulsion fracture, while Bregman had surgery Jan. 11 to remove bone chips in his elbow. Both players […]

Zack Cozart Says He's Ready For Season

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart, who missed the second half of 2018 after having surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, said he's feeling healthy and should be ready for Opening Day. "Honestly, if today was Day 1 of the actual season, I could play," Cozart said Tuesday. He also […]

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio: Fantasy Baseball First Base Preview

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and gets you warmed up for the MLB preseason. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - Monday through Friday from 6-7 am ET. You can also find new weekly shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, SoundCloud and on iTunes under RotoBaller […]

Three Up, Three Down for Prospects - Second Base

Continuing the RotoBaller dynasty preview series, this article shifts the attention to second base prospects that owners should target in dynasty leagues and drafts. The keystone is one of this writer's favorite spots, as it offers the most comprehensive mix of player types. For as fun as the outfield is to rank, there are basically two […]

Jeff McNeil Could Play Outfield Against Righties

New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said that infielder Jeff McNeil's focus this spring will be "a transition to the outfield because we think we can be a lethal lineup with a McNeil, Conforto, Nimmo outfield against right-handed pitching." McNeil was never a big prospect for the Mets through the minors, but the […]

Franklin Barreto Will Be Late To Camp

Oakland Athletics shortstop Franklin Barreto will be late to report to spring training later this week because of visa issues due to political unrest in Venezuela. However, the A's are hopeful he'll report a few days later on Feb. 17. Following the offseason acquisition of second baseman Jurickson Profar, Barreto is expected to see more […]

RotoBaller's Weekend Warrior Show: American League West Preview

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discusses the 2019 fantasy baseball season and gets you warmed up for the MLB preseason. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - Monday through Friday from 6-7 am ET. You can also find new weekly shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, SoundCloud and on iTunes under RotoBaller […]

Joe Panik Says He's 100 Percent

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (groin, thumb) said he is 100 percent healthy with spring training right around the corner. Panik hit .254/.307/.332 with four homers and 24 RBI in 102 games for San Fran in 2018 and is one of the weaker starting second baseman in baseball. He doesn't do anything particularly […]

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio: FSTA Draft Review

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and gets you warmed up for the MLB preseason. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - Monday through Friday from 6-7 am ET. You can also find new weekly shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, SoundCloud and on iTunes under RotoBaller […]

Scooter Gennett - 2019 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

Sleepers typically have one or more of some certain characteristics that make them seem undesirable. That may include playing for a bad team, old age, lack of the “big name” or “big prospect,” or the “too good to be true” factor. Scooter Gennett is safely in his prime at age 28, but he plays for […]

Niko Goodrum The Favorite To Start At Second Base

Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum will enter spring training as the favorite to start at second base this year. The former second-rounder of the Twins was one of Detroit's few bright spots last season and saw playing time at every position but pitcher, catcher and center field. Goodrum finished second on the team with a […]

Dustin Pedroia Feeling Good

Boston Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said that second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) has been running in Arizona and is "feeling good." Dombrowski said the team is hoping that Pedroia is ready for the season, but the Red Sox won't know for sure until he's playing day in and day out. The […]

Top 130 Prospect Rankings for 2019 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues

Prospects. For fantasy baseball enthusiasts, we are always looking to know about the next wave of prospects, rookies and call-ups. More than most other sports, baseball gives us a fresh influx of rookie talent every single year. Impact prospects are called-up both before and during the MLB season. Knowing about the right prospect, and drafting/adding him […]

RotoBaller's Weekend Warrior Show: American League Central Preview

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and gets you warmed up for the MLB preseason. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - Monday through Friday from 6-7 am ET. You can also find new weekly shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, SoundCloud and on iTunes under RotoBaller […]

Abiatal Avelino Is A Player Worth Watching In Spring

San Francisco Giants infielder Abiatal Avelino is going to get a long look during spring training. He is a multi-talented infielder who bats righty, which is a stark contrast to the team's infield which mostly features left-handed hitters. In addition, he made a mark with the coaching staff after rosters expanded last September, showing energy […]

Center Field Is Nick Senzel's To Lose

Cincinnati Reds general manager Dick Williams said center field is prospect Nick Senzel's "job to lose" this year. "He will be given every opportunity to focus on center field, play center field, learn center field, improve in center field to see where he stacks up against our other options," Williams said. The 23-year-old's 2018 season […]

Hernan Perez Underwent Offseason Surgery

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Hernan Perez (hand, wrist) underwent surgery after the season to have the pisiform bone removed from his hand/wrist. He is good to go for the start of spring training and should be ready for the regular season. Perez will have a chance to win regular playing time at second base this spring, […]

Torey Lovullo Receives Extension

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed manager Torey Lovullo to an undisclosed extension on Tuesday. Lovullo's current deal was set to expire after the 2019 season. He was named the 2017 National League manager of the year after he led the team to a 93-69 record and playoff berth, but the D-Backs fell to 82-80 in 2018 […]

Second Base - Early Points League Rankings and Tiers

It’s never too early to start looking toward the fantasy baseball season, so I’m here to carry on RotoBaller’s position-by-position rankings analysis series for points league and head-to-head (H2H) formats with the keystone position. Traditionally a scarce position in fantasy, second base has truly risen over the past few years, and truthfully I'd be happy […]

Is Punting Steals a Viable Draft Strategy in 2019?

For readers who tune in to watch MLB games regularly, the phrase “small ball is dead” is becoming more and more the cliche. Managers do not feel the need to run as much, there is a decreasing rate of sacrifice bunts, and above all, no more hit-and-run as a primary offensive tactic. While many factors […]

Royals, Whit Merrifield Agree On Four-Year Extension

The Kansas City Royals signed second baseman Whit Merrifield to a four-year, $16.25 million extension on Sunday, according to a source. The deal also includes $2 million in performance bonuses and a fifth-year club option. Merrifield's deal can top $30 million if he maxes out on the contract. It's well-earned for the 30-year-old after he […]

Second Base Could Be Timeshare In Milwaukee

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said he envisions second base being a "shared" position with candidates Hernan Perez, Cory Spangenberg and Tyler Saladino being candidates. Prospects Mauricio Dubon and Keston Hiura are also on the horizon in the minor leagues. That's if the team doesn't sign an established second baseman before the season starts. Spangenberg […]

Jose Altuve Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (knee), who underwent surgery on Oct. 19 to repair a patella avulsion fracture in his right knee, said he expects to be ready for spring training in two weeks. He has progressed to the point where he can hit and work out, but he hasn't tried to run at […]

ADP Champ or Chump - Danny Jansen and Ozzie Albies

With fewer data points to go off of, younger players have always been more challenging to project than their more veteran counterparts. Unfortunately, the game is getting younger. Fantasy owners need to roster at least a few young studs if they hope to compete. Danny Jansen may not have impressed in his brief MLB debut […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, Cavan Biggio Invited To Camp

Toronto Blue Jays prospects Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette and Cavan Biggio have all been invited to major league spring training. Guerrero and Bichette are the team's top two prospects, while Biggio is ranked No. 9. Guerrero is baseball's consensus top prospect after hitting .381/.437/.636 with 20 home runs and 78 RBI with four minor […]