Predicting the Top 10 Finishers in Stolen Bases in 2019

Predicting the leaders in steals for the upcoming season may sound like a straightforward task, but it’s not as easy as it seems. There is quite a bit of variance involved, and the league as a whole has seen a sharp decline in stolen base attempts since the 2012 season (about 700 fewer attempts). Past […]

Austin Meadows Leading Off, Brandon Lowe Batting Cleanup

The Tampa Bay Rays have released their Opening Day lineup for the game Thursday against Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros. Outfielder Austin Meadows will hit in the leadoff spot. After a blistering spring campaign and a new contract, second baseman Brandon Lowe earns the cleanup spot and will serve as the designated hitter. This is […]

Peter Alonso Likely To Hit Second Thursday

New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso is likely to hit second in the Opening Day lineup on Thursday against Nationals ace Max Scherzer, which means outfielder Juan Lagares is expected to hit seventh. Alonso is a budding power prospect that needs to be owned in all leagues, but he'll face a tough task right […]

Anthony Alford Being Added To 25-Man Roster

It looks as though the Toronto Blue Jays will add outfielder Anthony Alford to the 25-man roster after they traded first baseman/designated hitter Kendrys Morales to the A's on Wednesday night. The former top prospect of the Blue Jays has hit just .111/.172/.148 with one RBI and a steal in just 29 plate appearances for […]

Mallex Smith Will Start Home Opener

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais announced that Mallex Smith (elbow) will start in center field for the team’s home opener. His status was in limbo after a limited spring with an elbow injury, but that’s a long ways from his legs where the majority of his fantasy appeal resonates. It’s unclear where Smith will bat in […]

Michael A. Taylor, Howie Kendrick Begin On Injured List

The Washington Nationals placed outfielder Michael A. Taylor (hip, knee), second baseman Howie Kendrick (hamstring) and relief pitcher Koda Glover (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. All three players likely won't be ready until at least mid-April, with Taylor's injuries likely to keep him out possibly until May. Taylor has an intriguing mix […]

Angels Claim Brian Goodwin Off Waivers

The Los Angeles Angels claimed outfielder Brian Goodwin off waivers from the Royals on Wednesday, according to a source. Goodwin failed to make the Royals roster after a dismal spring training, but he'll help provide the Halos with some outfield depth now that Justin Upton (toe) will begin the year on the injured list. Goodwin, […]

Yasiel Puig To Hit Third On Opening Day

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig is set to hit third in between first baseman Joey Votto and third baseman Eugenio Suarez on Opening Day on Thursday. Puig and the Reds will face Pirates starter Jameson Taillon in the season opener. The former Dodgers right fielder actually fared better against righties than lefties last year and […]

Padres Claim Socrates Brito Off Waivers

The San Diego Padres claimed outfielder Socrates Brito off waivers from the Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Unfortunately for Brito, he was in a much better situation to see playing time in Arizona than he will be with his new team. The 26-year-old has hit .202/.229/.351 with five home runs and 16 RBI in 82 games with […]

Aaron Hicks Still Not Doing Baseball Activities

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) has yet to resume baseball activities, although the Yankees think he's moving in the right direction. Hicks will begin the season on the injured list, and there remains no timetable for his return. Given his penchant for slowly returning from injuries, fantasy owners should expect the worst. Hicks' […]

Gregory Polanco Playing In Minor League Games

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) played five innings in a minor league game on Sunday and was slated to play five more innings in a Triple-A game on Tuesday. Polanco responded well in his first game and reported only normal body soreness. The 27-year-old had left shoulder surgery in the offseason and is expected […]

Mac Williamson Could Start On Injured List

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson was hit on the wrist in his final spring at-bat, although X-rays came back negative. Williamson could start the year on the injured list and then be sent to Triple-A Sacramento to rehab while the team evaluates Rule 5 picks Connor Joe and Michael Reed in left field. One […]

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio: MLB Opening Day 2019 Preview

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and gets you warmed up for the MLB preseason. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RT Sports. Be sure to check out their Best Ball leagues, drafting every day, and their awesome contest the RealTime Fantasy Sports Baseball Championship with a […]

What's In Your Wallet? My Most-Owned Players in 2019

After a difficult 2018 season, I took stock of what had gone wrong and identified one potential source of trouble: Too many leagues across too many platforms. So, naturally, this is how I responded to that revelation this year: Me in January: Remember not to do too many leagues on too many different sites again, […]

Finding Under and Overvalued OF Using Expected Draft Values

We've been rolling out our Expected Draft Values series, starting with Nick Mariano's look into some undervalued players and overvalued players. As draft season winds down today, we're going to give you some undervalued and overvalued players who qualify at outfield. As a quick primer, Expected Draft Value is the value you would historically expect, on average, […]

Sleeper Prospects to Target Late in Deep Redrafts

As fantasy season approaches, and drafts are in full swing, owners are looking for any unturned rock that might add some late round value. As the Rotoballer team releases an updated prospect list, now is the time to see what players are on the cusp of making the majors, but would be worth the stash […]

Three National League Outfielders Set To Break Out in 2019

Before listing the three National League outfielders destined for breakout seasons, it’s best to define what I classified as a “breakout” candidate. I decided to choose players that fantasy owners have seen on the waiver wire over the past few seasons. Perhaps these players have even found their way onto a roster or two. However, […]

Peter Bourjos Makes Angels Opening Day Roster

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Peter Bourjos has made the Opening Day 25-man roster. As a result, Matt Thaiss, Wilfredo Tovar, and Roberto Pena have been sent down to the minors. Bourjos has made his rounds around the league for being a bench outfielder that can play some good defense, but has never been one to […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (3/28/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

The 2019 MLB season is finally upon us as opening day is Thurday. Luckily, FanDuel kept this one full slate, and we have 14 games. The games start between 1 and 4 PM EST, and we should have the majority of lineups out by the time the first game begins. With this being such a […]

Jon Jay Placed On Injured List

The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Jon Jay (hip) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. The veteran outfielder had missed seven days with a right hip strain before he returned to action last Sunday. Outfielder Ryan Cordell will make the Opening Day roster as a result and serve as outfield depth. Jay provides very […]

Eloy Jimenez Makes Opening Day Roster

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez made the Opening Day roster on Tuesday. This would've been more surprising had Jimenez not recently inked a $43 million deal with the club. Chicago's top prospect and No. 3 overall, per MLB Pipeline, is one of the most promising young players in baseball and will have high-end fantasy […]

Nick Kingham Named To 25-Man Roster

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Nick Kingham was named to the Opening Day roster, the team announced on Tuesday. Also joining him on the season-opening 25-man roster are relief pitcher Nick Burdi, utilityman Pablo Reyes, and shortstop Kevin Newman. Kingham was fighting for the team's fifth rotation spot this spring but will instead start the season out […]

Mariners Sign Eric Young Jr.

The Seattle Mariners signed free-agent outfielder Eric Young Jr. to a minor league deal on Tuesday. Young hit .323 (10-for-31) with a homer, three RBI and two steals in 13 spring games for the Orioles before they released him. Young gives the M's extra depth with Mallex Smith trying to make it back from a […]

Justin Upton Will Open Season On Injured List

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton is dealing with turf toe and will open the season on the injured list. The Angels have given no timetable for Upton's potential return, but turf toe is a nagging injury that has a tendency to linger. It's fair to wonder if Upton's power will resurface immediately when he […]

Zack Granite Optioned, Ben Revere Released

The Texas Rangers optioned outfielder Zack Granite to Triple-A Nashville and released outfielder Ben Revere on Tuesday. Granite hit just .214 (6-for-28) with no homers and no RBI, but he did steal four bases. He'll serve as organizational depth and can give the Rangers speed off the bench at some point this year. The 30-year-old […]

Mookie Betts Primed To Defend MVP Award

Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts cleaned up at the end of last season, winning a World Series, American League MVP, Silver Slugger, the AL batting title, and a Gold Glove. At age 26, Betts is in the heart of his prime and is one of the premier players MLB has to offer. In […]

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio: MLB 2019 Bold Predictions

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and gets you warmed up for the MLB preseason. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RT Sports. Be sure to check out their Best Ball leagues, drafting every day, and their awesome contest the RealTime Fantasy Sports Baseball Championship with a […]

Steven Souza Jr. To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza Jr. is out for the season after suffering a freak knee injury on Monday night. He will undergo surgery to repair an ACL tear, LCL tear, partial PCL tear, and posterior lateral capsule tear in his left knee. He was a reliable fantasy asset in the 2017 season, but the […]

Nick Senzel Out 7-14 Days With Ankle Sprain

Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel left a minor league game on Monday with a right ankle sprain and will be in a boot for seven to 14 days. Senzel is Cincy's top prospect and the No. 6 overall prospect in baseball entering the season, but injuries are starting to pile up for the intriguing […]

Justin Upton Likely To Start On Injured List

Los Angeles Angels general manager Billy Eppler said that outfielder Justin Upton (toe) is "probably" going to start the year on the injured list. The team is still awaiting more information on how long Upton will be out after he hurt his big toe running into the outfield wall on Sunday. Upton also missed spring […]