Billy McKinney, Devon Travis Candidates For Leadoff Spot

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said that outfielder Billy McKinney and second baseman Devon Travis are the two guys he's considering for the leadoff spot right now, but he'll use the spring to make the final determination. McKinney is in a battle with Teoscar Hernandez for playing time in left field this year, but […]

Max Kepler (OF, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 230 CURRENT ADP: ~250 overall ANALYSIS: After an obscure 2018 where he batted .224 with 20 HR, 80 R and 58 RBI, Max Kepler is still refining his overall game. Possessing good plate discipline skills is not something that's easily taught, but this is where Kepler makes a difference. The 24-year-old posted […]

Daniel Palka (OF,CWS) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 300 CURRENT ADP: ~310 overall ANALYSIS: Not many caught onto Daniel Palka last year, making him a solid OF3 in most leagues without any acquisition cost. More specifically, in 2018 Palka slashed .240/.294/.484 with 27 homers and two steals. No threat of speed here and Palka is a power-first player, making […]

Marwin Gonzalez Agrees With Twins

The Minnesota Twins agreed to a two-year, $21 million deal with free-agent infielder Marwin Gonzalez on Friday, according to league sources. The soon-to-be 30-year-old utility player had a down year in 2018 after putting up career numbers with the Astros the season prior. He can play all over the infield and in the outfield, giving […]

Nationals Moving On From Bryce Harper

The Washington Nationals are officially moving on from free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper. "Nothing's certainly changed on our end," owner Mark Lerner told NBC Sports Washington's Todd Dybas Friday. "We've moved on. As I said back then and we had to. There was no way we could wait around. Bryce, I'm sure will make his decision […]

White Sox Not Bidding On Bryce Harper

The Chicago White Sox will not bid on free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper, according to a source. The White Sox also lost out on their primary target on Tuesday when Manny Machado agreed to a 10-year, $300 million contract with the Padres. Harper, a six-time All-Star and 2015 National League MVP, is expected to command a […]

Jorge Soler Says He's Fully Healthy

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler (foot) showed up healthy and ready to go in camp this week. He was hitting .265 with 18 doubles, nine home runs and 28 RBI in mid-June last year when he fractured the first metatarsal bone in his left foot and missed the rest of the season. Soler (27 […]

Keon Broxton (OF,NYM) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 400 CURRENT ADP: ~510 overall ANALYSIS: A fantasy darling for a few seasons, Keon Broxton owners are still waiting for that breakout campaign. A move to New York might be the key to playing time, and the right opportunity to flaunt his stuff in the Bigs. No longer is he blocked […]

Odubel Herrera Looks To Be Fine

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (hamstring) took batting practice and threw long toss on Thursday, and manager Gabe Kapler said Herrera is penciled in to play in the third or fourth Grapefruit League game next week. Herrera tweaked his leg running the bases this week, but it doesn't seem to be very serious. Barring any […]

Twins Discussing Deal With Marwin Gonzalez

The Minnesota Twins are discussing parameters of a three-year deal with free-agent infielder Marwin Gonzalez on Thursday, according to multiple baseball sources. The soon-to-be 30-year-old can play pretty much all over the infield and anywhere in the outfield, which makes him extremely valuable to a lot of clubs looking to make a late addition before […]

Phillies Confident They'll Land Bryce Harper

The Philadelphia Phillies are confident that they will eventually sign free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper and have ramped up negotiations after being motivated after losing out on shortstop Manny Machado, according to a source. The Phillies weren't prepared to give $300 million to Machado, but Harper and his agent, Scott Boras, are likely to want to […]

Gregory Polanco Looking Strong And Healthy

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) is looking strong and healthy while working in the batting cages at camp and is hitting the ball with authority during batting practice. He's currently swinging the bat "without any reservations and restrictions," according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. However, Polanco is still working through a throwing […]

Nationals Have No Plans To Give Bryce Harper A Mega-Deal

The Washington Nationals have no plans to give free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper a mega-deal comparable to Manny Machado's 10-year, $300 million contract with the Padres, according to sources. Washington offered Harper a contract for 10 years and $300 million before the end of last season and he rejected the deal. Two sources said that around […]

Brandon Nimmo Has Right Shoulder Pain

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo is dealing with pain in his right shoulder and did not throw during defensive drills on Wednesday. Nimmo called it "just some early-season soreness." "We don’t want it to escalate,” Nimmo said. "Every year, it seems like if it’s not something it’s something else. When you get back into […]

Robbie Grossman Could Be Leadoff Hitter

Oakland Athletics outfielder Robbie Grossman could be the team's leadoff hitter on a regular basis in 2019. He's scheduled to hit first in the Cactus League opener against Seattle on Thursday. Grossman, a 29-year-old switch-hitter, has a career .355 on-base percentage and batted .273/.367/.384 with five home runs and 48 RBI in 129 games with […]

Bryce Harper Has Turned Down Multiple $300 Million Offers

Free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper is believed to have turned down multiple offers over $300 million in recent weeks. At least five teams are believed to be in contact, although the Phillies, Giants and maybe even Nationals appear to have more of a chance than the Padres and White Sox. The Padres just dished out $300 […]

Odubel Herrera Injured Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera left the team's spring complex on Wednesday with his left leg wrapped after appearing to tweak something while rounding second base. It's something to keep an eye on in the coming days. Herrera hit a career-high 22 home runs and drive in a career-high 71 runs last year, but he […]

Jesse Winker Could Be Leading Candidate To Hit Leadoff

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker could be the leading candidate to hit leadoff this season, with first baseman Joey Votto hitting second, third baseman Eugenio Suarez third and second baseman Scooter Gennett in the cleanup spot. Winker, 25, hit .299/.405/.431 with seven home runs and 43 RBI in 89 games before an injury derailed his […]

Ian Happ Wants To See Time At Second Base

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ made it clear to manager Joe Maddon in the offseason that he wants to be considered an option for second base in 2019. Maddon plans to rotate Happ around again this season in an effort to keep him in the lineup consistently. He'll be an option in the outfield and […]

Giants Still Have Shot At Bryce Harper

It's unclear how big of a contract the San Francisco Giants will/have offered free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper, but the belief is that they have a shot at him and the Phillies have a tough road to get something done. The Giants are believed to want more of a short-term deal, but Harper is trying to […]

Nick Senzel - Breakout Season, Take Two

Nick Senzel’s breakout in the Major League setting seems inevitable, but the question is, when? You might think you’re experiencing deja vu because you were probably reading a similar article like this one a year ago, but it's not the case. Baseball experts predicted 2018 to be the year for the Cincinnati Reds' top prospect […]

RotoBaller's Industry Experts Mock Draft - The King's Perspective

At RotoBaller, we recently assembled a group of fantasy baseball experts to take part in the RotoBaller Friends and Family Expert Mock Draft. Our participants came from all over the industry, representing a host of various sites such as: CBS Sports (Heath Cummings) The Athletic (Nando Di Fino) Fantasy Alarm (Howard Bender) Fangraphs (Alex Chamberlain) […]

Bryce Harper Reluctant To Sign With Phillies?

Free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper is believed to be reluctant to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to sources. However, if the Phils can get to $326 million for Harper -- which would beat Giancarlo Stanton's deal -- it could overrule his doubts. The Phillies are thought to be the favorites to land Harper, especially now […]

Padres Not Ruling Out Bryce Harper

The San Diego Padres are not ruling out signing free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper after they agreed to a 10-year, $300 million deal with shortstop Manny Machado on Tuesday. Harper is expected to receive a deal that surpasses Machado's, so it remains unlikely that the Padres would land both of the prize free agents of the […]

Justin Upton Hitting Off A Tee

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (knee) is hitting off a tee and will move to soft toss soon. Upton is dealing with tendinitis in his knee, but it isn't very serious and he should be ready for the start of the regular season. The team's starting left fielder hit .257/.344/.463 with 30 home runs, […]

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio: Fantasy Baseball Second Base Preview

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and gets you warmed up for the MLB preseason. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - Monday through Friday from 6-7 am ET. You can also find new weekly shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, SoundCloud and on iTunes under RotoBaller […]

ADP Debate - Mallex Smith vs. Victor Robles

When given the choice between a mostly-unproven talent who could contribute something in five categories on one hand, and a newly-successful player likely to be limited in HR and RBI, who would you pick? This is essentially the choice presented by Mallex Smith and Victor Robles this draft season. Both are being drafted within the […]

Mallex Smith's Status For Japan Series In Doubt

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mallex Smith's (elbow) status for the Japan Series against the A's in Tokyo on March 20-21 is in doubt after he strained the flexor bundle in his right elbow when overdoing his throwing routine last month in preparation for spring training. He won't be allowed to throw for several weeks and won't […]

Ben Revere In Texas With Plenty Left To Prove

The Texas Rangers signed outfielder Ben Revere to a minor-league contract on Monday, and he still feels he has plenty left in the tank at 30 years old. "Major League Baseball seems to think guys over 30 can't play. Some of those guys are still in their prime. It's a shock to me they won't […]

Rangers Consider Extensions For Joey Gallo, Young Core

The Texas Rangers have had internal discussions about approaching players like outfielders Joey Gallo, Nomar Mazara and pitcher Jose Leclerc about long-term contracts before Spring Training concludes. The team brought it up with the representation last spring, but talks didn't go very far. "It is something we have discussed internally," general manager Jon Daniels said. […]