Aaron Hicks Aiming To Return This Weekend

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) has "significantly improved," according to manager Aaron Boone. Hicks will likely do some throwing and hitting on Thursday and is aiming to return to the spring lineup this weekend after dealing with lower back stiffness. Injuries are always a concern with Hicks, but he managed a career-high 27 […]

Expert Mock Draft Reactions - RotoBaller Friends & Family

On February 13, 2019, we assembled a group of industry experts to take part in the second annual RotoBaller Friends and Family Expert Mock Draft. Our participants represented multiple sites, including: CBS Sports (Heath Cummings) The Athletic (Nando Di Fino) Fantasy Alarm (Howard Bender) Fangraphs (Alex Chamberlain) RotoWire (Tim Heaney) Mastersball/ESPN (Todd Zola) GuruElite (Ray […]

Khris Davis Expected To Return Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis (calf) is expected to be in the Cactus League lineup on Friday against the Padres "if everything goes well," according to manager Bob Melvin. Davis has been held out with a left calf strain and must run the bases on Thursday pain-free before he is cleared to play on Friday. […]

Leonys Martin Looking Good in the Spring

Cleveland Indians outfielder Leonys Martin has looked excellent at the plate in Cactus League games so far this season. He's hitting .500/.529/.875 with two home runs. After a bacterial infection ended his 2018 season, Martin is back healthy and ready to roll. He figures to have a starting role in the Cleveland outfield and is […]

Greg Allen Lighting Up Cactus League Play

Cleveland Indians outfielder Greg Allen has been a force in Cactus League play. Heading into Thursday's game, Allen was hitting .444/.524/.667. He seems set to receive an at least somewhat regular role in the Cleveland outfield, making him an intriguing option in deeper fantasy formats. He has the speed to make a difference on the […]

Domingo Santana Raking In Spring Training

Seattle Mariners outfielder Domingo Santana hit his fourth home run of the spring in Wednesday's game, and he’s now batting .444 in exhibition play. While spring stats need to be taken with a grain of salt, it’s encouraging to see this level of production from Santana following a disappointing 2018. After only clubbing five homers […]

Bryce Harper to Make Spring Debut on Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper remains on track to make his spring debut on Saturday against the Blue Jays. Harper participated in a simulated game on Wednesday, going 1-for-3 with a strikeout, walk and home run against teammate Jerad Eickhoff. The 26-year-old will participate in another simulated start on Thursday against minor league pitching before […]

Best-Ball Targets and Sleepers For 2019

One of the biggest challenges that fantasy baseball owners face is that they literally have to follow it every day. Unlike fantasy football, where you only need to check lineups once a week, baseball is on every single day and if you don’t pay attention your season will be in jeopardy. Most leagues are won […]

Platoon Watch - Five Players Who Could Earn Bigger Roles in 2019

With spring training games officially underway, it’s that time of year to keep a close eye on some position battles. Every year we see fringe players carve out roles on their respective teams during the spring. In other instances, these players lay in the weeds during the regular season and pounce on their opportunity to […]

Nick Senzel Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel is dealing with tightness in his hamstring. However, Bell expects that Senzel will return to spring games Thursday or Friday. Senzel is MLB Pipeline's No. 6 prospect heading into the 2019 season and has a chance to start in center field for the Reds […]

Jacoby Ellsbury To Join Team Soon

New York Yankees outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury (foot, hip) is expected to join the team on March 16 or 17. The oft-injured outfielder is highly unlikely to be ready for the start of the regular season. Ellsbury didn't play at all last season and managed to play in just 112 games for the Yanks in 2017 […]

Justin Upton On Track To Play In Games Soon

Los Angeles Angels manager Brad Ausmus said outfielder Justin Upton (knee) is on track to get into a game "sooner than later." The knee tendonitis that Upton has been dealing with shouldn't hurt his chances of being ready for Opening Day. The slugging left fielder hit 30 home runs and 85 RBI in 145 games […]

Trey Mancini Back In Wednesday Lineup

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini is back in the Grapefruit League lineup on Wednesday against the Rays after jamming his pinkie finger last weekend. Mancini has hit exactly 24 home runs each of the last two seasons for the Orioles, but he hit an underwhelming .242/.299/.416 in 2018. Despite playing in one of the more […]

Gregory Polanco Playing Catch And Sliding

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) is playing catch from 120 feet and doing sliding drills, according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. The plan is for Polanco to receive "game-like reps" in right field within the next week. Polanco will miss at least the first month of the season, but he's still worth […]

Khris Davis Could Make Spring Debut Thursday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis, who has been dealing with a left calf strain since the start of camp, is nearing game action and could make his Cactus League debut as soon as Thursday, according to manager Bob Melvin. Davis should be fine as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks. The A's slugger has […]

Top 10 Outfield Prospects - 2019 Redraft Rankings

We're back with another list of 2019 impact prospects. Today the focus is on the outfield. With a whole host of candidates ready to make the jump to regular roles, this might be the deepest prospect position heading into 2019. With the growth of five-outfielder leagues as well, the need to know who will be […]

Travis Jankowski Out For Three Months

San Diego Padres outfielder Travis Jankowski (wrist) will undergo surgery and is expected to miss three months. Jankowski suffered a scaphoid fracture in his right wrist while diving for a fly ball last Sunday. The 27-year-old was expected to platoon in a crowded Padres outfield while contributing excellent defense and speed on the basepaths. Despite […]

Delino DeShields Back In Action Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields (knee) was back in action on Tuesday for the Rangers. DeShields had missed a few days after injuring himself making a catch at the center field wall. It is positive to see DeShields back in the lineup, but any prospective fantasy owners still need to be wary. The main fantasy […]

Joey Gallo Prepared To Bunt In Spring

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo has demonstrated a willingness to use bunting in order to try and defeat the shift this spring training. Gallo was roundly criticized last season for his lack of willingness to bunt when teams used the four outfielder shift on him. However, twice this spring already Gallo has shown an indication […]

Aaron Hicks Still Out Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) remains out of action on Tuesday after he experienced back stiffness after Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles. Hicks certainly has plenty of fantasy appeal as the primary center fielder in a stacked lineup, but injury concerns will push him back to the middle rounds. The switch-hitter […]

Mitch Haniger Still Out With Back Tightness

After the Seattle Mariners scratched outfielder Mitch Haniger (back) in Sunday's game, the team held him out again in Tuesday's contest. Haniger said he "tweaked" his back weight-lifting on the weekend and will play it safe over the next few days. It appears this is a precautionary measure, but the Mariners start their season on March 20 […]

Mallex Smith Resuming Baseball Activities

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mallex Smith was limited early in spring training with a strained elbow. After consulting a doctor, the speedster has been cleared for throwing and participating in other baseball activities. He was able to play "light" catch on Monday, and it's a good sign moving forward. Smith may not be ready in time […]

Travis Jankowski Out For Significant Time

San Diego Padres outfielder Travis Jankowski (wrist) left Sunday’s game after diving for a ball in the outfield. He suffered a broken wrist on the play and will be out indefinitely. It appears this will be a lengthy absence, freeing up more playing time for the remaining players in the crowded Padres outfield. Jankowski was […]

The King's Insider Report - Machado a Bust? Buehler Being Overdrafted?

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The King returns with his award-winning Fantasy Baseball Insider Series, an annual feature that takes you into the dugouts, locker rooms and press boxes to gain access to highly valuable nuggets of information. On the condition of anonymity, Scott "The King" Engel brings you […]

Predicting the Top 10 Finishers for Runs in 2019

Welcome to my never-ending journey through baseball numbers past, present and future. Today we are going to predict the 10 MLB players who will lead the league in runs scored for the 2019 season. Before we start, however, let's look back at a little bit of history in order to give ourselves an idea of […]

Travis Jankowski Injures Arm In Spring Training Game

Padres outfielder Travis Jankowski left Sunday's game after diving for a ball in right field. He appeared to be favoring his left wrist, and the team announced he'll undergo an MRI. Jankowski batted leadoff in this game, flying out in his only at-bat. In a crowded outfield this year in San Diego, it will take […]

Khris Davis Able To Swing The Bat On Sunday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter/outfielder Khris Davis (calf) was able to take more at-bats at the team's minor-league camp on Sunday. He is making his way back from a strained left calf, and might be able to start playing in Cactus League spring games later this week. Davis has been one of the most consistent power […]

Mitch Haniger Dealing With Some Back Stiffness

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (back) was scratched from the Cactus League spring lineup Sunday. Manager Scott Servais said Haniger woke up Sunday with some minor back stiffness, and the decision was made to scratch the outfielder. He'll get two full days off with an off day in the spring schedule on Monday. It sounds […]

Justin Upton Starting To Make Progress

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim outfielder Justin Upton (knee) has been battling tendinitis in his right knee since the start of spring training. However, he has ramped up his activity and is now doing some hitting with light outfield drills. He is still not ready to participate in Cactus League spring games, although there are […]

Shin-Soo Choo, Hunter Pence Nursing Minor Injuries

Texas Rangers outfielders Shin-Soo Choo (shoulder) and Hunter Pence (shoulder) are dealing with minor injuries, but they're each expected to be fine soon. Choo was sent home to Texas last week to receive an anti-inflammatory shot in his left shoulder. He was able to play in Sunday's Cactus League spring game, and he should be […]