Monte Harrison Among Latest Round of Cuts

Miami Marlins outfielder Monte Harrison was part of the latest round of spring training cuts for the Marlins. Harrison, rated as the club's No. 3 prospect, slashed .240/.316/.399 with 19 home runs and 48 RBI in the minor leagues last year. Marlins' skipper Don Mattingly was encouraged by what he saw from Harrison this Spring, […]

Hunter Renfroe, Franmil Reyes Destined To Split Playing Time

Two San Diego Padres outfielders with uncertain roles in 2019 are Hunter Renfroe and Franmil Reyes. With Manuel Margot and Franchy Cordero competing in center field and Wil Myers manning a corner spot, the outlook for Renfroe and Reyes remains cloudy. With both being right-handed power hitters, their skill sets appear redundant. Renfroe ended 2018 […]

Mallex Smith Ruled Out For Japan Series

Seattle Mariners center fielder Mallex Smith has officially been ruled out for the team’s two-game trip overseas starting on March 20. He’ll stay back with the minor league club to get in more at-bats as he’s recovering from an elbow injury that he suffered early in the Spring. Smith still has time to get ready […]

Juan Soto Working on Defense

Jamal Collier of MLB.com wrote about Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto, saying "even if the advanced metrics did not grade Soto's defense favorably, the Nationals were happy with the strides he made last season." Third-base coach Bob Henley said that Soto "doesn’t want to be a one-dimensional guy, he wants to be a great baseball […]

Kyle Bishop's 10 Bold Predictions for 2019

2018 was a season to forget for yours truly, both in terms of fantasy performance and hit rate on bold predictions. In the first three years as a participant in this feature, I connected on three per article, with a few others in the realm of respectable. Last year? An 0-fer, and most of them […]

Outfielder Breakouts Due for Regression in 2019

It’s inevitable that we see players breakout in baseball every season. In these scenarios, certain athletes may have a total blindsided outburst that no one anticipated coming, or perhaps it’s a savvy veteran who finally took that next step in their professional development. In either circumstance, we pay up for it in the following season […]

Peter O'Brien Looks to Become Starting Outfielder This Year

With a paper-thin roster full of prospects and short-term players, Miami Marlins outfielder Peter O'Brien could find his way into the Marlins starting lineup when the regular season begins. O'Brien, who smacked four homers and 10 RBI in the final month of the 2018 season, is lighting it up in Spring Training so far. O'Brien […]

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio: Outfield Preview Show

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 […]

The King's Insider Report - New York Mets

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The award-winning Fantasy Baseball Insider Series continues on RotoBaller, with an in-depth look at the New York Mets from the perspective of a former player and current broadcaster who works for a major media outlet in the area, On the condition of anonymity, he […]

Nick Senzel Front-Runner For Starting CF Spot

According to MLB.com, Cincinnati Reds prospect Nick Senzel is considered the favorite to win the starting center field job out of spring training. Senzel is putting together a fine spring, batting .389 with three runs, three RBI, and one steal in 18 at-bats. The former No. 6 overall draft pick has dealt with assorted injuries […]

Angels Ship Jahmai Jones, Three Others To Minors

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim reassigned infielder Jahmai Jones, catcher Julian Leon, outfielder Brandon Marsh and catcher Keinner Pina to their minor-league camp on Sunday. The biggest news for fantasy purposes is Jones, who was named one of the organization's prospects of the year in 2017, transitioned from the outfield to second base last […]

Prospect Jo Adell To Miss At Least 10 Weeks

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim prospect outfielder Jo Adell (ankle, hamstring) is expected to miss 10 to 12 weeks due to the two injuries he suffered in Sunday's Cactus League spring training game against the Chicago Cubs. Adell was injured when he slipped on the bag while rounding second base. He suffered a sprained left […]

Adam Jones Nearing Deal With The Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks are close to signing free-agent outfielder Adam Jones (Orioles), sources confirmed on Sunday. The deal would be for one season, and is pending a physical. With Jones signing to patrol center field, it has significance for Ketel Marte. He was making the move from second base to center field, but apparently that […]

JB's 10 Bold Predictions for 2019

It is such an honor to have been selected to hit lead-off for the 2019 RotoBaller staff Bold Predictions. Sure, I asked for it due to time constraints but that's not how I will tell my story to the grand-kids. Bold predictions are everyone's favorite articles. They are fun, not always entirely plausible, while still […]

One Dollar Bids - Auction Draft Targets

Auction drafts are an interesting animal. This especially comes through at the end of drafts. In a snake draft, that sleeper you really wanted may get picked just before your turn, but if he does get to your spot, he's yours. In an auction draft, someone you had tabbed as a $1 sleeper can be […]

When and How Do You Target Sleepers on Draft Day?

If you're the type of fantasy baseball enthusiast who enjoys the preparation as much as the draft itself, chances are you've been filing away names as potential under-the-radar breakout candidates. Maybe you've got your eye on a young utility player who is one injury away from regular playing time (not that anyone should be rooting […]

Predicting the Top 10 Home Run Hitters of 2019

Last year 14 players hit over 35 or more home runs; the year before that it was 18. The point is, narrowing such an impressive pool of players down to 10 is challenging. The list is realistic but I wanted to be slightly bold as well. It wouldn’t be much of a prediction if we […]

RotoBaller's Weekend Warrior Show: National League Central Preview

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discusses 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 […]

Corey Dickerson Day-To-Day

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson is listed as day-to-day after tweaking his right ankle on a slide at second base in the third inning of a spring game on Saturday. He doesn't expect to be sidelined for long. The 29-year-old hit a cool .300/.330/.474 with 13 home runs and 55 RBI in 135 games in […]

Nick Mariano's Early-Round Avoids in H2H Points Leagues (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Fantasy baseball drafts (and their articles) are almost all about finding the next superstar and unearthing talent late, but we can't forget that surrendering value by over-drafting can be just as crucial. There's insight out there for most anything, but coverage of points leagues […]

Nick Mariano's Players to Target in H2H Points Leagues (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Fantasy baseball drafts (and their articles) usually cater to the biggest stars or the deepest sleepers, but there are very few articles that simply discuss the mid-round targets that deserve a boost in points league formats (even if points veterans will laugh at some […]

2018 Outfielder Busts Who’ll Keep Junking It Up In 2019

The term “bust” in fantasy baseball can have a few different definitions. The distinct meaning is a player who does nothing more than stink up the place. Whether it’s not stealing bases, failure to find the bleachers with home runs, or just flat out not being able to hit the ball anymore, they are a […]

Jeff McNeil To Split Time Between Outfield, Infield

New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway said that infielder Jeff McNeil will work 50/50 in the outfield and infield for the rest of spring training. McNeil is expected to see most of his time in left field in 2019, but he might be needed on the infield to start the season with both Todd Frazier […]

Adam Eaton Sees Self in Dustin Pedroia

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton compared his playing style to Dustin Pedroia on Friday. "In ’07 and ’08 when I was still in high school and college and he was really getting in it, watching him, that’s exactly what I wanted to be," Eaton said. He elaborated further in the source article. Eaton, who has […]

Ryan Braun's Revamped Swing Paying Dividends?

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun said that his improved swing is already paying dividends in batting practice in spring training. The 35-year-old is mostly a late-round target in mixed leagues because of injury concerns. He says he's hitting the ball further in batting practice and hopes it carries over to games. Braun hit .254 with […]

Victor Robles Stays Hot In Spring Training

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles reached base three times in the spring game against the Cardinals on Friday with two hits and a walk to raise his average to .381. The 21-year-old is ranked No. 4 on MLB Pipeline and is fighting for playing time this year in center field with Michael Taylor. Robles hit […]

Odubel Herrera, Cesar Hernandez Expected To Be Ready

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (hamstring) and second baseman Cesar Hernandez (hip) are both expected to be ready for Opening Day, according to manager Gabe Kapler. Herrera is dealing with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain and is expected to run on Saturday. Hernandez has a strained right hip flexor and took live batting practice […]

Mark Trumbo May Be In Danger Of Missing Opening Day

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo, who tested his surgically repaired right knee during running drills on Friday, may not be ready to play in spring games by his original target date of March 12. "I’m not trying to cram in his rehab to try to make it on that day," manager Brandon Hyde said. "I […]

Mets, Michael Conforto Open To Extension Talks

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto and general manager Brodie Van Wagenen both said they were open to discussing a long-term contract extension on Friday, although there haven't been talks between the two sides. "I would love to explore it," Conforto said. "I’m all ears to anything. I really enjoy playing here, so I’m all […]

Aaron Hicks Still Has Lower Back Pain

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the team will keep outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) out through the March 11 off day, as the outfielder is still experiencing lower back pain. The Yankees are being cautious, but it's another reminder that Hicks is a big injury risk despite all of the things that make him […]