Estevan Florial’s Speed On Full Display

While infield prospect Miguel Andujar is grabbing all the headlines for the New York Yankees with his power, outfield prospect Estevan Florial has been strong on offense as well. Ranked as the third top prospect in the organization, the 20-year-old has picked up three triples thus far in spring training, putting his fantastic speed on […]

Odubel Herrera Returning To Center Field

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (shoulder) will finally play the field Friday, starting in center field when the club plays the Tampa Bay Rays. The 26-year-old has been dealing with shoulder soreness, which has prevented him from playing defense. Herrera has been Philadelphia’s best offensive player the past three seasons, hitting a combined .288 with 37 […]

Michael Brantley (OF, CLE) - 2018 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers & Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~195 CURRENT ADP: 255 ANALYSIS: Michael Brantley has had a full offseason to safely come back down to the baseball diamond after dealing with injuries over the past two years. He will be welcomed back with a spot in the middle of the order on a team that produced the third-best wRC+ […]

Ryder Jones Out 10 Days

San Francisco Giants infielder/outfielder Ryder Jones (hamstring) will miss a minimum of 10 more days. Jones suffered a hamstring injury early in camp. Jones struggled last year in his first big league action, hitting just .173 in 155 at-bats. With first baseman Brandon Belt healthy and third baseman Evan Longoria in the picture, Jones has been working […]

White Sox Could Be A Possible Landing Spot For Matt Kemp

Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports suggest that the Chicago White Sox could be a fit for Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp. Heyman notes the White Sox have had interest in the outfielder in the past and could be willing to take on his contract if the Dodgers were willing to include one or two top prospects. […]

Ronald Acuna Has Big Day, But Braves Should Stay Cautious

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna went 2-for-3 and stole a base on Thursday. So far, he's hitting .313. The 20-year-old may make the team think hard about bringing him with them when the regular season starts, but there's always the risk that rushing him too fast may put him in a hole much like the […]

Gregory Polanco Hoping for Bounce-Back Season After Dropping Weight

Talented Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco has yet to live up to his potential, but he's hoping 2018 is the year it happens. In a story by The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel, Polanco mentioned that he lost weight in the offseason, believing his bulkiness led to an injury-filled season last year. The Pirates right fielder has […]

Willy Garcia Begins Strengthening Program

Chicago White Sox outfield Willy Garcia (wrist) has begun a strengthening program with the goal of hitting off a tee and then eventually taking part in batting practice. The end goal is to try to get Garcia in some games before Opening Day. Garcia will compete for a bench spot and can be avoided by […]

Kris Bryant Returns To Cubs Camp

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (illness) has returned to Cubs camp Thursday. The former National League MVP should once again be one of the better offensive players in 2018 and should see his run production improve from 2017.

Randal Grichuk Sprains Right Wrist

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk sprained his right wrist when making a fantastic diving catch on Tuesday, but fortunately, he is not expected to miss much time. That’s obviously great news for Grichuk, who is expected to see the bulk of the playing time in right field for Toronto. He brings plenty of power […]

Juan Lagares Will Play On Friday

Little by little, the New York Mets are starting to get healthy after their early rash of minor injuries. On Thursday, outfielder Yoenis Cespedes returns to the lineup and on Friday it will be fellow outfield mate Juan Lagares (hamstring). Lagares has been day-to-day with a strained left hamstring, but it was never believed to be […]

Yoenis Cespedes Back In Lineup Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes was held out a few games after dealing with mild shoulder soreness earlier in the week, but he’s back in the lineup on Thursday. It’s one day earlier than expected, as Cespedes had told the media he would be back on Friday. The issue was never expected to be […]

Austin Hays To Be Shut Down For Several Days After Injection

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays will stop all baseball activities for a few days after getting a shot for his sore lat. He may swing a bat on Saturday and resume other activities after Monday's off day. He says it only bothers him when he's throwing, not hitting.

Outfielders Who’ll Continue to Improve in 2018

While the other managers in your league are drafting redundant assets and fretting over which volatile closer they’re going to draft, you’ll be targeting up-and-coming outfielders with skyrocketing value. Winning the late rounds on draft day is the most you can do to put yourself in the best position to win a fantasy title. All […]

Platoon Role For Hunter Renfroe Possible

San Diego Padres outfielder Hunter Renfroe will likely assume a platoon role in 2018. Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports on the ongoing battle in San Diego's outfield, pointing out Renfroe's struggles with righties (.636 OPS) and success against lefties (1.077 OPS). Manager Andy Green admitted injuries and lack of depth last season forced […]

Eloy Jimenez Does Hitting Drills On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (knee) spent Wednesday doing hitting drills, and is expected to be at "full activity” on Thursday. One of the best prospects in the game, Jimenez sat out Tuesday with soreness in his left knee. The White Sox are playing it safe, as it appears Jimenez should be good to […]

Ronald Acuna Drives In Two Runs In Loss

There's one thing to remember about Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna: He's young. Really young. He's only 20 and he's not even turning 21 until December. He still wants to make the team, though the front office might decide he needs some more seasoning in the minors. Acuna made a case for himself Wednesday, driving […]

Daniel Nava Out 10-12 Weeks After Surgery

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Daniel Nava (back) underwent back surgery on Tuesday and will be out 10 to 12 weeks, according to head trainer Todd Tomczyk. It's a tough blow for the 35-year-old Nava, as he was hoping to make the team out of camp as a platoon partner in left field. That was looking less […]

Bryce Harper Scratched With Ingrown Toenail

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was scratched from his Wednesday start with an ingrown toenail. Victor Robles will start in right field in his place. This is the second foot-related incident with the Nationals in the last week (Matt Adams has a foot blister), so maybe the Mets have transferred their injury voodoo onto their division […]

Craig Gentry Being Held Out Until Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Craig Gentry is going to be held out until after the team's off day on Monday as a precaution with his hamstring. It's a smart move for the team even though Gentry has said that he's feeling much better. Even though he's a fourth outfielder, losing him for an extended time would […]

Kris Bryant Remains Out With Illness

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (illness) remains out of the team’s lineup on Wednesday. Bryant has been absent all week while he is sick, but it should be nothing for fantasy owners to worry about. He remains one of the best hitters in the game and should see his run production improve in 2018.

Austin Hays Gets MRI Results; Won't Play Outfield For Several Days

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays got good news about his sore lat muscle on Wednesday. An MRI showed that he had inflammation in the area and he just needed rest. Hays won't play the outfield or throw for at least three days. It's a minor setback for him as he hopes to head north with […]

George Springer Rankings Debate - Comparing RotoBaller's Rankers

We continue our long-running series of articles debating fantasy rankings with a player that is sure to be one of the first few outfielders off the board in all formats. Or is he? RotoBaller's expert writers have come up with our consensus rankings for mixed leagues, but that doesn't mean we agreed on everything. In this space, […]

Tommy Joseph Shifting To Outfield

After spending last season as the starting first baseman of the Philadelphia Phillies, Tommy Joseph finds himself fighting for a spot in 2018. The 26-year-old hit .240 with 22 home runs and 69 RBI in 142 games last season, but will give way to newly-signed Carlos Santana this upcoming season. As a result, the Phillies […]

Jason Kipnis Off to a Great Start This Spring

Cleveland Indians second baseman/outfielder Jason Kipnis is off to a great start in Cactus League play this year. He hit two home runs on Tuesday, recording four RBI in a win over the Oakland Athletics. It's still February, so Kipnis' fast start may ultimately mean nothing, but his hot start is nice to see after […]

Ian Happ Hits Second Home Run

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Ian Happ hit his second leadoff homer of the spring versus the White Sox on Tuesday. The Cubs have floated names around for the leadoff spot in the order, but Happ has made a strong impression. The rookie forced his way up to the big leagues last year and hasn’t looked back. Happ […]

Austin Hays and Chris Lee Both Due To Have MRIs On Wednesday Morning

Both Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (lat) and pitcher Chris Lee (lat) are going to have MRIs on Wednesday morning, according to MASN reporter Roch Kubatko. Hays and Lee both have been dealing with lat issues, and perhaps the MRIs will dictate what happens next. Disabled list stints to open the season may be looming.

J.D. Martinez Will Debut Next Week

According to Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald, Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez is acclimating quickly and is expected to debut next week. “His routine got messed up the last four or five days and it was the first day he hit in four or five days, so we want him to get back […]

Cory Spangenberg Injures Wrist During Workout

AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports San Diego Padres infielder Cory Spangenberg jammed his wrist and will be out a "short period of time." Spangenberg was expected to compete with second baseman Carlos Asuaje for playing time at second base. His absence will open more opportunities for Jose Pirela, who will see action at second due to the […]

Craig Gentry Only Expects To Miss A Few More Days

According to Roch Kubatko of MASN, Baltimore Orioles outfielder Craig Gentry (hamstring) will only be out a few more days before resuming baseball activities. He said that his hamstring is much better. Gentry is hoping to make the team as a reserve outfielder and will only play a lot if a regular gets hurt and misses […]