Charlie Blackmon May Run More

The Colorado Rockies have officially moved outfielder Charlie Blackmon to right field now that they've successfully quit Carlos Gonzalez (he signed with Cleveland). Part of the reason for the move is to attempt to save Blackmon's legs as he enters his age-32 season, and that may actually bode well for fantasy owners. Blackmon's morphed from a […]

David Dahl Poised For Greatness

Colorado Rockies left fielder David Dahl is finally getting his shot. Three years after bursting on to the scene with a 63-game introduction that featured a .315 batting average with seven home runs and five stolen bases, Dahl is finally getting his chance to be the everyday starter for the Rockies. At just 25 years […]

Steven Souza Jr. Headed For MRI

Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen said that outfielder Steven Souza Jr. (knee) will undergo an MRI exam Tuesday morning. There has been no firm decision yet on how to replace him on the roster after he suffered a scary knee injury in a spring game on Monday night. Fantasy owners should expect the worst […]

Justin Upton's Outlook For Opening Day Is Grim

It's looking more likely that Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (toe) won't be ready for Opening Day on Thursday after he had an MRI exam on his big left toe on Monday. "We're waiting for multiple opinions," manager Brad Ausmus said. "We should know more tomorrow. He's not moving real good right now." It's […]

Young Hitters Set To Break Out in 2019

The hunt for the next breakout player is a never-ending quest for fantasy players. Identifying and acquiring even one of those players can pay huge dividends throughout the course of a single-season league and even more so in dynasty and keeper leagues. Unfortunately, this quest is shared by all fantasy players, so the window of […]

Andrew Benintendi Ready For Leadoff Role

Boston Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi has gone six for his last 12, including two home runs over his last three games. With Opening Day around the corner, the 24-year-old is shifting into the leadoff role for the Sox this year. In 2018, Benintendi had a slash line of .322/.381/.598 from the leadoff spot, […]

X-Rays Negative On Nick Senzel

X-rays came back negative on Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel (ankle) after he was forced to leave a minor league game early on Monday. He will undergo an MRI exam on Tuesday. It's good news for now. Senzel was sent to minor league camp late in spring training, but he is the team's top […]

Steven Souza Jr. Suffers Potentially Serious Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza Jr. suffered what could be a serious knee injury on Monday in a spring game. Souza was screaming in pain and holding his knee after falling to the ground while scoring on a double by Ketel Marte. He had to be helped off the field. It's a troubling sight for […]

Lonnie Chisenhall Removed From Game Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall was hit by a pitch on his hand Monday night in spring action and had to be removed from the game. It remains to be seen how serious the injury is. Chisenhall figures to see everyday playing time in right field to begin the season with Gregory Polanco recovering from […]

Jon Jay Back To Game Action

Chicago White Sox outfielder Jon Jay (back, hip) was sore on Monday after playing Sunday for the first time in 11 spring games. Jay should be fine for Opening Day. While the veteran outfielder should see decent time in his first year in Chicago, the 34-year-old has very little upside. He hit just .268/.330/.347 with […]

Justin Upton To Miss Opening Day?

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (toe) is undergoing an MRI exam on his left big toe on Monday. X-rays came back negative on Sunday night, but Upton wasn't feeling any better on Monday. There's an increasing chance that Upton won't be ready to suit up for Opening Day on Thursday, but he shouldn't be […]

Nick Senzel Suffers Ankle Injury

Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel left a minor league game early on Monday with an ankle injury. The Reds are awaiting the results of an examination. Senzel is the team's top prospect and No. 6 overall, per MLB Pipeline, but he'll begin the year at Triple-A. Hopefully his injury isn't too serious, as the […]

Albert Almora Jr. Could See More Time Against Righties

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. has made some adjustments against right-handed pitchers and could see more playing time against them this year as a starter, according to manager Joe Maddon. The 24-year-old defensive whiz hit .286/.323/.378 with five home runs and 41 RBI in 444 at-bats last year, but he has struggled to hit […]

Mark Trumbo Goes On 60-Day Injured List

Updating a previous report, the Baltimore Orioles officially placed outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) on the 60-day injured list on Monday. It means that Trumbo won't be available to play until at least the final week of May after having serious knee surgery last year. The 33-year-old wasn't really in play in mixed leagues to begin […]

Mark Trumbo Could Go On 60-Day Injured List

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said that outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) could go on the 60-day injured list to begin the season. The Orioles want him back as soon as possible, but they also want him 100 percent healthy. It's another reason not to roster Trumbo in mixed leagues in 2019 after he hit […]

Rhys Hoskins Plays Monday, Says He's Ready

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/first baseman Rhys Hoskins (shoulder) returned to the Grapefruit League lineup on Monday and said that he's ready for the season opener on Thursday. Hoskins hit .246/.354/.496 with 34 home runs and 96 RBI in 153 games in his first season with Philadelphia and has big-time fantasy upside hitting in the heart of […]

Austin Hays Has Sprained Thumb

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said that outfield prospect Austin Hays' MRI exam showed a sprained thumb. Hays will be out for "weeks" rather than "months." Hays also dealt with injuries last year and played in just 75 games between Low-A Aberdeen and Double-A Bowie, hitting a combined .235 with 12 home runs, 46 […]

Adam Eaton To Hit Leadoff For Nats

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez announced on Monday that outfielder Adam Eaton will serve as the club's leadoff hitter this year, with shortstop Trea Turner hitting second. Turner is the more prolific base stealer, but Eaton has a better on-base percentage over the last two seasons (.394). Martinez also confirmed that outfielder Victor Robles will […]

Ryan Braun Won't Take Part In Exhibition Games

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun will not play in exhibition games in Montreal against the Blue Jays on Monday and Tuesday because he does not have his passport with him. Braun his .318 with a home run in nine spring games this year after clubbing 20 home runs with a career-low .254 average in 125 […]

Mark Zagunis On Track To Earn Roster Spot

Chicago Cubs outfielder Mark Zagunis appears to be the team's final bench player heading into Opening Day on Thursday. He went 2-for-3 with two walks in spring action on Sunday to list his Cactus League average to .357. "He's healthy," president of baseball operations Theo Epstein said, "and he's combining his really outstanding plate discipline […]

Mallex Smith Will See First Game Action Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mallex Smith has been sidelined all of spring training with an elbow issue. The club plans for Smith to lead off in Monday night’s exhibition against the San Diego Padres, but they only plan on playing him for three at-bats. Smith will be out there in Tuesday’s contest as well, so these […]

Brian Goodwin Waived By Royals

The Kansas City Royals have waived outfielder Brian Goodwin after deciding to use a roster spot on Lucas Duda instead. The 28-year-old struggled mightily last season after showing some potential in Washington the year before, and it looks like this flyer by general manager Dayton Moore won't pan out. Kansas City has taken an approach […]

Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball Part 14 - Statcast Expected Stats

Statcast is a valuable tool for fantasy analysis, and it can be easy to look at a stat called "Expected Batting Average" and blindly use it as your projection moving forward. Of course, proper use of these metrics is a little bit more nuanced than that. Our series on how to make sabermetrics more accessible […]

Jeff McNeil Looks Set For Third Base

After bursting onto the scene in 2018, New York Mets utility man Jeff McNeil has settled at third base due to injuries and appears set to be the starter for Opening Day. The 26-year-old began taking reps at third earlier this month and is poised to start there in the absence of both Todd Frazier […]

Aaron Judge Primed For Monster Season

If New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge wouldn't have gotten hurt last season, the American League East pennant race might have ended differently for the Yankees. After all, Judge was enjoying a strong sophomore campaign before missing a month and a half with a broken right wrist. This Spring, the 26-year-old has looked as strong as […]

JaCoby Jones Sprains Shoulder, Tigers Look For Help

Detroit Tigers center fielder JaCoby Jones (shoulder) injured his non-throwing shoulder over the weekend, suffering from what manager Ron Gardenhire called "a little separation in the AC joint." Jones has been atop the center field depth chart all spring, but the Tigers will now have to find a replacement, at least for the short term. […]

Mike Tauchman Earns Final Yankees Roster Spot

Just a day after being acquired from the Colorado Rockies, outfielder Mike Tauchman earned the final roster spot on the New York Yankees for Opening Day. The club made the move for the outfielder as Aaron Hicks will begin the season on the injured list, with Tauchman beating out Tyler Wade for the spot. The 28-year-old […]

Kike Hernandez To Man Keystone In L.A.

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman/outfielder Kike Hernandez has nailed down the starting second baseman job for manager Dave Roberts. He started at the keystone in Sunday's Freeway Series exhibition against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and handled six chances without incident. Last season he had a career-high 43.9 percent fly-ball ratio which was great […]

Justin Upton Now Dealing With Sprained Toe

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim outfielder Justin Upton (toe) suffered a sprained left big toe in the first inning of Sunday's Freeway Series exhibition game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was injured in the first inning and he left the game. He said he was injured when he collided with the outfield wall while […]

Updated Outfield Rankings - H2H Points Leagues

As we enter the final stretch for drafting it is time to take a look at the latest iteration of points leagues rankings from our amazing hard working rankings staff. Starting with the outfield is always fun because there is so much depth at the position, especially if you only require three of them, as […]