Brian Anderson Continues To Be Top Sleeper Candidate

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson finished spring training with a .354 batting average, six runs, nine RBI and two home runs in 48 at-bats. He had a promising spring training after finishing last year with not only an impressive .273/.357/.400 batting line but with 87 runs and 65 RBI in his first full season […]

Josh Reddick Sits Out With Back Stiffness

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick (back) did not start in a spring training game on Wednesday as a precaution. He suffered the back stiffness while putting his socks on before the game. Reddick is adamant however that he will be available for Opening Day on Thursday. His value in fantasy isn't very much due to […]

Five National League Outfield Sleepers for 2019

Sleepers, draft values, ADP bargains...whatever you want to call them, every fantasy owner is looking for them at this time of year. Identifying and acquiring players whose production will outstrip the investment required to land their services is the crux of the game. It's often what separates the winners and losers, and it's arguably the […]

Franchy Cordero Stuffing Stat Sheet This Spring

Fighting for playing time this season, San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero has contributed a bit of everything on offense this spring, smacking two homers, stealing five bases and recording 19 runs-plus-RBI. The Friars 24-year-old prospect showed promise in 2018, cranking seven dingers and swiping five bags before midseason elbow surgery prematurely ended his season […]

Byron Buxton Expects To Be Fine

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton expects to be fine after he was removed from the spring game on Friday after suffering a contusion to the right side of his face after colliding with Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts. Buxton singled in his first at-bat of the game to raise his spring average to a team-leading […]

Adam Eaton Healthy And Ready To Deliver

Jamal Collier writes that Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton "appears fully healthy, not hampered by the lingering effects of the torn ACL in his left knee from April 2017 or the ankle injury from the same day that required arthroscopic surgery last May." Eaton has hit a blistering .343/.489/.743 in 15 games this spring training. […]

JaCoby Jones To Miss Opening Day

Detroit Tigers starting center fielder JaCoby Jones suffered a left shoulder sprain on Saturday while diving for a ball and will miss Opening Day. He's expected to open the year on the 10-day injured list. Mikie Mahtook and Niko Goodrum have both seen time in center this spring as potential backup options to Jones. Prospect […]

Mark Trumbo To Start On Injured List

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo will open the season on the injured list after working his way back all spring from right knee surgery, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Trumbo was just 2-for-12 (.167) with a walk in six spring games after he made his Grapefruit League debut on March 13. Doctors initially recommended a […]

Yankees Option Tyler Wade

The New York Yankees optioned infielder/outfielder Tyler Wade to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday morning, meaning that outfielder Mike Tauchman appears to have made the Opening Day roster. Tauchman was acquired from the Rockies on Saturday. Manager Aaron Boone sees the 28-year-old Tauchman as being capable of playing all three outfield positions for depth. The team's […]

Rhys Hoskins On Track For Opening Day

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/first baseman Rhys Hoskins (shoulder) is still on track to be ready for Opening Day despite battling left shoulder soreness, according to manager Gabe Kapler. Hoskins took a round of batting practice and hit off a high-velocity machine in the cages on Sunday and said he "felt good." He's expected to play in […]

Corey Dickerson Continues Strong Spring Start

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI on Saturday against the Phillies. Dickerson started playing in Spring games a little later than his teammates but he has raked in his 10 Grapefruit League games, hitting .424 with three home runs. Dickerson will bat in the middle of the […]

Jesse Winker Launches Two Homers Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker turned in a big game against the Cleveland Indians in Cactus League action on Saturday. Winker, hitting leadoff, went 2-for-3 with two homers and three RBI in an 8-5 loss. The 25-year-old is having a slow spring, hitting just .159 with four homers and eight RBI, but he is still […]

2019 Fantasy Baseball Busts - RotoBaller Staff Picks

As you get ready for last-minute drafts or reflect on recent results, we wanted to give our staff the chance to share their least favorite preseason ADP values. We recently polled some of our fantasy baseball writers to get their take on which hitters and pitchers they are likely to avoid in the early rounds of […]

Rick Lucks' Bold Predictions for 2019

Our series of Bold Predictions continue with my piece. I've had success with this exercise in the past, but last year was easily my worst performance to date. That said, I am traditionally one of the boldest authors on this series, and I think you'll agree that the predictions below will at least let me […]

Intro: Finding Overvalued Players Using Expected Draft Values

Yesterday we introduced the concept of Expected Draft Values and looked at four undervalued players that are prime targets in 2019. Today, we'll look at four overvalued players. Stay tuned the next few days as we bring you a deeper look at undervalued and overvalued players from each position using Expected Draft Values. Generally, what […]

Infielders Who'll Continue to Break Out In 2019

2018 was a fantastic year for a number of MLB players. Breaking out and either surprising people or reaching your true potential must be a fantastic feeling for players who have put in years of work to get to where they are. Those breakout players are also a lot of fun for fantasy baseball owners. […]

Ian Happ Will Begin The Season In Triple-A

The Chicago Cubs have demoted infielder/outfielder Ian Happ to Triple-A Iowa. Happ, 24, is a former top prospect, but his best chance for everyday at-bats will be in Iowa. Happ has a good chance to be promoted at some point this season, but the Cubs will not force the issue as manager Joe Maddon said […]

Brett Phillips Sent Down To Triple-A

Kansas City Royals outfielder Brett Phillips was sent back down to Triple-A to start the season. Phillips was acquired last year when the Royals traded Mike Moustakas to the Brewers, and his signature feature is his defense. Offensively, he hasn't really been able to put anything together long-term because he struggles to consistently make contact. […]

Curtis Granderson Makes Opening Day Roster

Miami Marlins outfielder Curtis Granderson will be on the team's Opening Day roster when the season begins, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Granderson, who recently turned 38 years old, split time between the Blue Jays and Brewers last year, launching 13 home runs in 123 games. Granderson is long past his prime, but his 69 […]

Peter O'Brien Optioned to Triple-A

The Miami Marlins have optioned outfielder Peter O'Brien to Triple-A, according to beat reporter Joe Frisaro. O'Brien was having a productive Spring Training, but it looks as if the Marlins will keep Rosell Herrera as the fourth outfielder when the season starts. O'Brien has some pop in his bat, and it wouldn't be surprising to […]

Whit Merrifield Continues To Dial In

Kansas City Royals second baseman/utility man Whit Merrifield had a nice day on Friday as he smacked a pair of hits and scored two runs against the Giants in the team's win. Obviously, there's little to be made of spring stats, but both Merrifield's hits did come off Madison Bumgarner, who isn't exactly some Double-A […]

Victor Robles to Bat Ninth

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez shared his plans for the team's lineup Saturday. It will feature Adam Eaton leading off, Trea Turner batting second and Victor Robles batting ninth. This is not great news for Robles' fantasy shareholders, but he is at least set for something like full playing time as long as Michael A. […]

Billy Hamilton Primed To Perform

Kansas City Royals speedster Billy Hamilton may be one of the few hitters who will benefit from playing in a bigger park. Hamilton's lack of pop is well-known at this point, so he was never able to take full advantage of Cincinnati's tiny stadium. Moving to KC, Hamilton figures to get more opportunities to turn […]

Jorge Bonifacio Optioned To Triple-A

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Bonifacio has been optioned to Triple-A Omaha to start the season, but he's bubbling right on the surface of being called back up at any time. Bonifacio made waves in 2017 when he surprised everyone by hitting 17 homers as he turned a short-term chance into a long-term gig. All […]

Brandon Nimmo Appears To Have Overcome Obstacles

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo has had quite the eventful spring this year. After being sidelined earlier with a sore shoulder, he caught a stomach virus that further sidelined him. Now, however, on the cusp of the new season, the 25-year-old appears set to go. Taking on the Miami Marlins this past Thursday, he […]

Joey Wendle (3B/2B/SS/OF, TB) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 185 CURRENT ADP: ~240 overall ANALYSIS: In 139 games in 2018, Joey Wendle slashed .300/.354/.435 with seven home runs and 16 stolen bases. After earning 11% of American League rookie of the year votes (fourth behind Ohtani, Andujar, and Torres), he is set to return as a main contributor for the Rays […]

Jorge Soler Slated For Everyday Role

When the Kansas City Royals traded for outfielder Jorge Soler, he was expected to slot into the middle of their lineup right away. Instead, he's been an adventure. Soler has bounced around between the majors and Triple-A as he's had a mix of ice-cold and white-hot weeks. He's also dealt with injuries, a breakout by […]

Domingo Santana (OF, SEA) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 190 CURRENT ADP: ~240 overall ANALYSIS: The second Santana was dealt to the Mariners this off-season, I boarded the hype train. He wasn't going to get the necessary amount of PA in Milwaukee's crowded outfield and is too talented to be sitting on the pine as a reserve. Last season […]

Nick Markakis (OF, ATL) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 195 CURRENT ADP: ~250 overall ANALYSIS: Let's say you view Eaton as a significant injury risk, and Reyes as too vulnerable to playing time concerns. Markakis is the antithesis of both. He's averaged 670 plate appearances per season in his 13-year career and hasn't logged fewer than that since 2012. […]

Adam Eaton (OF, WAS) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 155 CURRENT ADP: ~206 overall ANALYSIS: There's no mystery as to fantasy owners' trepidation toward investing in Eaton this year. In his first two seasons with the Nationals, Eaton has suited up for a mere 118 games thanks to a torn ACL in 2017 and last year's ankle issues. There […]