Rob Refsnyder Has Crack In His Toe

Boston Red Sox outfielder Rob Refsnyder (toe) was hit by a pitch on his left foot in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the St. Louis Cardinals, and he said he has a crack in his small toe. It sounds like Refsnyder is dealing with a fracture in his toe, which isn't serious, but there's a […]

Josh Lowe Still A Week From Game Action

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (hip) has progressed to hitting in the batting cage and taking fly balls in camp, but he is still a week away from playing in a game, and manager Kevin Cash said it's realistic he could be ready for Opening Day on March 28. However, the skipper isn't confident […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Homers On Sunday

Boston Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela hit his second home run of the spring on Sunday in a 7-6 Grapefruit League win over the Tampa Bay Rays. In the game, the second of the Dominican Republic Series, Rafaela was 1-for-5 out of the leadoff spot with the home run being his only hit of […]

Parker Meadows Hitless Monday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows went 0-for-3 on Monday in a 5-3 Grapefruit League win over the Houston Astros. After starting the spring season 7-for-20 (.350), he's now 0-for-6 in his last two games and 7-for-26 overall (.269). Despite this little rough patch, included in his seven hits are two doubles and two home runs. […]

Aaron Judge Undergoes MRI, On Track For Opening Day

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge had an MRI in the area of his abdominal muscle on Monday that came back clean. Earlier on Monday, Yankees skipper Aaron Boone had stated that Judge was feeling "mid-spring beat up" and that Judge wasn't going to play until Wednesday. Now it's estimated that Judge won't even swing […]

ATC Projections: Overview and How to Use Them for Fantasy Baseball

As someone who played fantasy football for a lengthier period, the roster size, league depth, and categorical balance remained challenging in fantasy baseball. The player pool becomes difficult to master and understand, especially as the league and roster size grows. Thankfully, projection systems help give us a baseline of numbers of what to expect before […]

Michael Toglia Continues To Mash This Spring

Colorado Rockies first baseman/outfielder Michael Toglia continued his strong offensive spring Monday, hitting his third home run in a 7-2 Cactus League win over the White Sox. The former first-round pick has not yet been able to stick in the big leagues and is currently fighting for a roster spot. However, he is making a […]

Tyler O'Neill Expected To Play Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill (calf) is expected to return to Grapefruit League action on Tuesday, per the Boston Globe's Pete Abraham. The 28-year-old was dealing with tightness in his calf, so he did not make the trip to Santo Domingo over the weekend for the Dominican Republic Series matchup with the Tampa Bay […]

Aaron Hicks Scratched From Monday's Lineup With Body Soreness

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Aaron Hicks was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Rangers due to body soreness. Willie Calhoun replaced him in the lineup. The Angels described Hicks' injury as "body soreness" but didn't go into further detail on what the veteran was dealing with. Hicks is considered day-to-day. He signed a one-year contract […]

Aaron Judge Is "Mid-Spring Beat Up," Won't Return Until Wednesday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said outfielder Aaron Judge is "mid-spring beat up" and is not expected to play in the Grapefruit League until Wednesday. Boone didn't detail what type of injury Judge is dealing with, but the Yankees expect him to be in the lineup the next few days. The 31-year-old was limited […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Takes BP Again, Says Knee Is Fine

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) took live batting practice again in camp on Monday and said his knee is fine. Manager Brian Snitker said that he's just waiting on the team's medical staff to clear the reigning National League MVP to resume playing in spring training. The Braves are understandably being cautious with […]

Sal Frelick - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 260 CURRENT ADP: ~294 overall ANALYSIS: Sal Frelick made his major league debut last July and remained on the major league roster throughout the entire second half and lived up to his prospect pedigree. Frelick showcased his excellent contact and on-base skills in his rookie season. The 23-year-old posted […]

Colton Cowser Goes Yard Again On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles top outfield prospect Colton Cowser continued his torrid spring, belting his fourth home run in a 6-6 Grapefruit League tie with the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. He's now in a five-way tie for the spring home run lead and is 9-for-20 (.450) overall in Grapefruit League play. The powerful lefty has shown […]

Key Early-Round Draft Targets - Expert Fantasy Baseball Picks Using EDV

Spring Training is underway, which means we're back with another year of the FSWA-award-nominated Expected Draft Values (EDV) series, where we look at historical data to identify overvalued and undervalued players of all types. Whether you're targeting power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, we've got you covered. Let's start at the beginning with […]

5 Mid-To-Late Round Sleepers: NL West - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

Welcome to the final draft sleeper series, where I go through every MLB team to find one sleeper you should be drafting in fantasy baseball this year. The NL West is the last one on our list. The NL West features plenty of superstars who are going early in drafts. Mookie Betts, Corbin Carroll, Freddie […]

September Power Surgers - Home Run Risers for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)

Whether their team is in the playoff hunt or not, it's always essential for MLB players to finish the season on a solid note. Often, we see breakout performances in September that can lead to growth in spring training and carry out into the regular season.  A strong September at the MLB level can lead […]

Hitter Sleepers at Each Position for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)

A sleeper in fantasy can mean a lot of different things. It can mean a player who is undervalued in drafts, or it can mean a player who is going super late in drafts that you take a flier on. Either way, though, it's a player you take a chance on later in your draft. […]

George Springer Homers In Win

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer came up clutch during Saturday's win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The right-handed slugger went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Saturday's 13-5 beatdown of the Phillies. Springer's homer off left-hander Matt Strahm was his first of the spring. The Jays are hopeful for better things from Springer after […]

Breakout Hitters and Pitchers for Fantasy Baseball Drafts - NL Edition (2024)

"Breakout" is a common term used around the fantasy community during the draft season.   These players are usually fairly young and have just begun to scratch the surface of their professional careers.  They have also had a relatively high prospect pedigree, further raising their potential ceiling. The most important note about a "breakout" is that […]

David Peralta Will Make Cubs Spring Debut On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs non-roster invitee and outfielder David Peralta is expected to make his spring debut with his new club on Tuesday. The 36-year-old had flexor tendon surgery in the offseason and signed a minor league deal with the club. He played his first several seasons in the majors with the Diamondbacks and the last year […]

Brandon Nimmo Could Be Moved Down In The Lineup

After a season that fell short of expectations, the New York Mets are reportedly open to tinkering with the lineup, including potentially moving outfielder Brandon Nimmo down from the leadoff spot. The lefty had a bit of a power surge last season, smacking a career-high 24 home runs. If he can maintain that power he […]

Brent Rooker's Spring Slump Continues

Oakland A's outfielder Brent Rooker went 0-3 with two strikeouts in Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants, continuing his spring slump. He is now hitting just .154 in spring training for a .454 OPS. While Rooker is slumping, he still projects to be an above-average hitter in 2024. ATC projects him for 24 HR and 66 […]

Victor Robles Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

Washington Nationals center fielder Victor Robles (hamstring) went 0-2 in Saturday's game against the Houston Astros before being removed from the lineup with hamstring tightness. "It kind of tightened up on him a little bit, so I didn't want to risk it," Nationals manager Dave Martinez said. He was hit by a pitch on Wednesday and has […]

Searching For Steals In 2024 Fantasy Baseball: SB/PA Analysis

So far this offseason, we've taken a look at hitters who improved their walk rates the most and those batters who increased their sweet spot% the most, amongst other articles. This particular article will take yet another slice of the data to see what there is to see. I wanted to take a look at […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Says “He’s Fine” After HBP

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder  Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hand) says he feels fine after leaving Friday’s spring training game versus the Chicago Cubs. He was hit in the hand by a fastball from Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks and was removed from the game shortly after. He went 1-for-1 with a double before exiting Friday’s contest. Diamondbacks manager […]

Noelvi Marte Given 80-Game Suspension: Questionable Redraft Stash

In a shocking piece of news, Cincinnati Reds prospect Noelvi Marte has been hit with an 80-game suspension for a performance-enhancing drug violation. The 22-year-old is the No. 1 ranked Reds prospect, as per MLB Pipeline, but he will now miss the first half of the 2024 season. Reds top prospect Noelvi Marte has received […]

Alec Burleson To Get Starter Reps In Left Field

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Alec Burleson will get starter reps in left field while Lars Nootbaar (ribs) remains out of the lineup. Nootbaar's status for Opening Day is in doubt as Burleson could open the season for the club in left field. The 25-year-old hit .244 with eight homers, three stolen bases, and a .690 […]

Kerry Carpenter To Play The Outfield Saturday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter is scheduled to play the outfield for the first time this spring on Saturday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 26-year-old has been slowed by a hamstring strain this spring but has appeared in two games at designated hitter, going 1-for-6 with a pair of strikeouts in that time. Carpenter enjoyed […]

Dodgers Shifting Mookie Betts Over To Shortstop Permanently

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Mookie Betts is starting at shortstop Friday versus the Cincinnati Reds. Betts played shortstop for the first time in the big leagues in 2023, logging 98 innings at the position - and it appears he could be the team's primary shortstop to open the season after Gavin Lux has struggled with […]

Tommy Edman Doubtful For Opening Day

St. Louis Cardinals utility player Tommy Edman (wrist) is doubtful for Opening Day, according to president of baseball operations John Mozeliak. Mozeliak said Edman's recovery is not "tracking" on that timetable while it's unclear how much additional time he will need. The 28-year-old was shut down this spring due to pain in his surgically repaired […]