Jorge Soler - 2019 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

You’ve probably heard this one before, but for the umpteenth time, Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler is officially on sleeper watch. The 26-year-old has been flirting with a breakthrough ever since he made the move to the American League in 2016. Amid their World Series run, the Cubs were happy to part ways with […]

Steven Souza Jr. - 2019 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

Earlier this offseason, I wrote about the sleeper value of Luke Voit and how believing in him was a conscious decision to move on from a blind spot I had for Greg Bird for a couple of years. Well, in this article I am going to break down a player who I do not think […]

Mallex Smith - 2019 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

It’s becoming increasingly difficult to find a safe speed option on your fantasy roster that doesn’t completely drain all your other roto categories. With the sport changing to selling out for power instead of hitting for average and playing small ball, stolen bases have been a lost art. Not counting the strike-shortened 1981 and 1994 […]

ADP Champ or Chump - Peter Alonso and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Prospecting can be an excellent way to find value on draft day and beyond, but every year a couple are hyped to the point that you need them to reach their full upside just to break even on your investment. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. seems to be that guy in 2019, as he is currently being […]

AL Rookies to Target in 2019 Mixed Redraft Leagues

As the New Year has finally come, and fantasy football is over, at last, fantasy baseball draft season is right around the corner. With that comes mock drafts, draft previews, ADP analysis, and of course, player recommendations. This article will help owners get ready by looking to the American League All-Star team of rookies to […]

NL Rookies to Target in 2019 Mixed Redraft Leagues

As the New Year has finally come, and fantasy football is over, at last, fantasy baseball draft season is right around the corner. With that comes mock drafts, draft previews, ADP analysis, and of course, player recommendations. This article will help owners get ready by looking to the National League All-Star team of rookies to […]

Leonys Martin Feels 100 Percent

Cleveland Indians outfielder Leonys Martin was cleared to resume all baseball activities last Nov. 20 after dealing with a life-threatening bacterial infection, and he said he is now feeling 100 percent healthy. Martin played in just six games with the Indians before his illness hit, and he played in 78 games with the Tigers before […]

An Open Letter to Kyler Murray

Oklahoma dual-sport athlete Kyler Murray declared for the NFL Draft on Monday, just seven months after being selected by the Oakland Athletics with the ninth overall pick in the MLB Draft. This doesn’t mean he will necessarily choose to play football, but it allows him to keep his options open. There were conflicting reports regarding […]

Using Sabermetrics For Fantasy Baseball Part 3 - Statcast for Hitters

If you've watched a baseball broadcast in the so-called Statcast Era, you have undoubtedly noticed the broadcasters commenting on a batted ball's exit velocity, or EV. Many have taken to using stats like Hard% and Soft% to forecast how a player should be performing, expecting larger Hard% rates to produce larger BABIP and HR/FB figures. […]

2019 Outfielders - Early Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Outfield is a unique position in the fantasy world. The best of the best reside in the outfield, with our consensus top two picks and nine of the top 25 overall players making this list. On the other hand, it is by far the deepest and easiest to gain late-round value if you choose to […]

Rays Closing In On Avisail Garcia

The Tampa Bay Rays are closing in on free-agent outfielder Avisail Garcia, according to sources. Garcia played in just 93 games due to injury in 2018 in his final year with the White Sox and hit a disappointing .236/.281/.438 with 19 home runs and 49 RBI. If he signs with Tampa, he should see consistent […]

Phillies Emerge As Favorites For Bryce Harper

The Philadelphia Phillies have emerged as the favorites to sign free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper after meeting face-to-face with him in Las Vegas on Saturday, according to three officials. Nationals executives are now calling a reunion with Harper a "long shot." The Phillies have yet to make a formal offer to Harper but are confident that […]

Wil Myers Moving To Outfield In 2019

San Diego Padres outfielder/third baseman Wil Myers said he will move back to the outfield full time in 2019. He played outfield his first year in San Diego but then played first base for two years before the team signed Eric Hosmer. Myers played in just 83 games last year for the Friars due to […]

AL-Only Deeper League Draft Targets

Objectively, deep-league AL or NL-only fantasy baseball is the best format to play this summer. For one, NL-only leagues are the original formats of fantasy baseball. If readers are not into history, the strategy should also convince them to jump in. With both an expanded and limited player pool, the unique challenges of balancing depth […]

D-Backs Avoid Arbitration With David Peralta

The Arizona Diamondbacks avoided salary arbitration with outfielder David Peralta on Friday by signing him to a one-year, $7 million deal, according to a source. Peralta's fantasy value is on the rise after he posted a career year in 2018, hitting .293/.352/.516 with 30 home runs, 87 RBI and 75 runs scored in 560 at-bats. […]

Nick Castellanos Avoids Arbitration

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nick Castellanos avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $9.95 million deal, according to sources. On a rebuilding Detroit squad, Castellanos is an attractive trade commodity that could be dealt before Opening Day. He hit an impressive .298/.354/.500 with a career-high .854 OPS, 23 home runs, 89 RBI and […]

Dodgers Avoid Arbitration With Chris Taylor, Others

The Los Angeles Dodgers avoided salary arbitration on Friday with infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor, outfielders Kike Hernandez and Joc Pederson and relief pitchers Pedro Baez, Josh Fields and Yimi Garcia by signing them to undisclosed one-year deals. Taylor is the most attractive fantasy piece of the bunch because of his ability to player almost anywhere on […]

Xander Bogaerts, Jackie Bradley Avoid Arbitration

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts and outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. both avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to one-year deals. Bogaerts will receive $12 million this season, while Bradley will make $8.55 million. Bogaerts is a tier below the top fantasy shortstops after hitting .288/.360/.522 with a career-high 23 long balls, 103 RBI, […]

Astros Avoid Arbitration With Roberto Osuna, Others

The Houston Astros avoided salary arbitration on Friday with relief pitchers Roberto Osuna, Brad Peacock, Will Harris and Ryan Pressly, starting pitcher Collin McHugh and outfielder Jake Marisnick by signing them to undisclosed one-year deals. Osuna served a suspension in the middle of the 2018 season and was then traded to the Astros, where he […]

Nomar Mazara Avoids Arbitration

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $3.3 million deal, according to sources. The 23-year-old has been very consistent by hitting exactly 20 home runs in each of his first three seasons in the big leagues. He also added a .258/.317/.436 slash line and 77 RBI in […]

Michael Conforto Gets $4.025 Million From Mets

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $4.025 million deal after he made $605,094 in 2018. While Conforto's average suffered a bit last season, he took steps forward by hitting 28 home runs and driving in 84 in 153 games. His lack of speed on the […]

Eddie Rosario Avoids Arbitration

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $4.190 million deal. Even in the pitching-friendly environment of Minnesota, Rosario has hit 51 home runs in the last two seasons and also slashed a very respectable .288/.323/.479 in 138 games. He enters the 2019 season just inside RotoBaller's top […]

Yasiel Puig Settles With Reds

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $9.7 million deal, according to a source. Inconsistent playing time hurt Puig the most in 2018, as he hit .267/.327/.494 with 23 home runs, 63 RBI, 60 runs scored and 15 stolen bases in 125 games for the Dodgers before […]

Marcell Ozuna Avoids Salary Arbitration

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to an undisclosed one-year deal. Ozuna was a disappointment in his first year with the Cards, hitting .280/.325/.433 with 23 home runs and 88 RBI in 148 games after he posted a .312 average and career-high 37 home runs in his final […]

Corey Dickerson Settles With Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $8.5 million deal, according to a source. Dickerson was a pleasant surprise in his first year in Pittsburgh, batting .300/.330/.474 with an .804 OPS, 13 home runs, 55 RBI, 65 runs scored and eight stolen bases in 135 games. It […]

A's Avoid Arbitration With Four Players

The Oakland Athletics avoided salary arbitration on Friday with outfielder Mark Canha, starting pitcher Sean Manaea, infielder Jurickson Profar and shortstop Marcus Semien by signing them to undisclosed deals. Profar is the biggest name from a fantasy perspective. He was acquired from the Rangers in the offseason and figures to be the team's regular second […]

Khris Davis Receives $16.5 Million From A's

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $16.5 million deal. Davis is a beast in the power department with three straight years of 40-plus home runs as well as a career-high 48 in 2018. He's also had three straight seasons of 100-plus RBI and has had a […]

Steven Souza Jr. Avoids Salary Arbitration

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza Jr. avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $4.125 million deal, according to a source. Souza managed 30 home runs and 16 stolen bases in his final season with Tampa in 2017, but he came back to Earth in 2018 by hitting a measly .220/.309/.369 with only […]

Aaron Hicks Avoids Salary Arbitration

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $6 million deal. Hicks has a nice combination of power and speed -- he hit 27 dingers and stole 11 bases in 2018 -- but injuries are a concern for the 29-year-old and the fact that New York has […]

Cubs Avoid Arbitration With Kyle Schwarber

The Chicago Cubs avoided salary arbitration with outfielder Kyle Schwarber on Friday by signing him to a one-year, $3.39 million deal. Schwarber played in a career-high 137 games last season and hit .238/.356/.467 with an .823 OPS, 26 home runs, 61 RBI and 64 runs scored. Injury concerns and a high strikeout rate keep Schwarber […]