Michael Brantley To Take Batting Practice Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Michael Brantley (shoulder) will take batting practice on the field on Sunday for the first time since having shoulder surgery. The 35-year-old veteran underwent surgery to fix the labrum in his right shoulder last August, so this is a significant step for Brantley as he prepares to get ready for the […]

Masataka Yoshida Unlikely To Hit Leadoff

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora threw cold water on Sunday on the idea of outfielder Masataka Yoshida hitting leadoff in his first MLB season. Instead, he's likely to hit near the middle of the batting order to open up the 2023 campaign. The 29-year-old was able to get on base frequently while playing in […]

Seiya Suzuki To Have Tests Done Sunday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique), who was scratched from the team's Cactus League debut on Saturday due to left oblique tightness, will have tests done on Sunday to determine the severity of his injury. The Cubs are expecting an update on his status on Monday. The good news for the 28-year-old is that it's […]

Yordan Alvarez Still Not Swinging A Bat

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) sill isn't swinging a bat in spring training, according to manager Dusty Baker. Alvarez is dealing with left hand soreness in camp, which is something he also dealt with in 2022, so it's certainly something to keep a close eye on for one of the best all-around hitters […]

Seiya Suzuki Scratched On Saturday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique) was a late scratch from Saturday's Cactus League opener against the San Francisco Giants. The hope is that Suzuki was pulled as a precaution because the Cubs don't want to take any chances this early into camp. The team is calling the injury left oblique tightness, so he'll likely […]

RotoBaller Staff Mock Draft Analysis: 12-Team Roto League Draft

Mock drafts remain an integral piece of fantasy baseball prep in 2023. Some of RotoBaller’s top minds joined up for a 12-team 5x5 Roto mock draft over on Fantrax. I’ll be delivering a round-by-round breakdown of the draft and highlighting some noteworthy picks along the way. Then I'll point out some trends, including how third […]

Trevor Larnach Could Begin The Year In Minors

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach must demonstrate a lot in spring training in order to win a roster spot in 2023. The addition of infielder Donovan Solano means more time in the outfield for Joey Gallo and few designated hitter at-bats to go around. With the Twins roster being jam-packed, even a great spring from […]

Pirates Haven't Made An Offer To Bryan Reynolds

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds said he doesn't have an idea on whether he expects contract-extension talks to be productive with the team because the team has yet to make a new offer. Reynolds also said he's not going to set any deadline to complete a deal, so it sounds as though he'd be open […]

Barrels and Brls/BBE: Using Sabermetrics for 2023 Fantasy Baseball

Previously, we looked at how the exit velocity is only one piece of the fantasy baseball analysis puzzle. Baseball broadcasts will commonly cite Launch Angle (LA) to complement their EV figures, but it is given in terms of degrees. LA is basically a fancy way of saying things that the fantasy community has used for […]

Jaylin Davis Signs Minor-League Deal

The New York Mets have signed outfielder Jaylin Davis to a minor-league deal on Friday. The right-handed slugger will receive an invitation to Spring Training, but isn't expected to make the big league roster. Last season, Davis hit .203/.312/.334 with seven homers at Triple-A in the Red Sox organization. The power potential is certainly there […]

Yordan Alvarez Not Doing On-Field Drills

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) still isn't doing any on-field drills with the team at spring training, and manager Dusty Baker said on Friday that there isn't an update on Alvarez's progress or prognosis. The 25-year-old left-handed slugger is dealing with more soreness in his left hand, which is something he dealt with […]

Edwin Rios and Donovan Solano : Buying and Selling the Latest Offseason News for Fantasy Baseball

Even though the Winter Meetings are now behind us, there’s still plenty of offseason left when it comes to baseball news and rumors – especially with a number of the offseason’s top free agents still without a team. And that’s all without mentioning potential trades as there hasn’t been an overabundance of deals made so […]

First Base Draft Values for Fantasy Baseball - EDV Finds Undervalued, Overvalued Picks

Baseball is coming, so it is time for another year of the FSWA-award-nominated Expected Draft Values (EDV) series, where we look at historical data to identify both 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. We'll start at first base and […]

Daniel Johnson Signs Minor-League Deal

The San Diego Padres have signed outfielder Daniel Johnson to a minor-league deal. The 27-year-old was once a highly regarded prospect in the Cleveland Guardians farm system. Sadly, Johnson hasn't been given much of a chance to show what he can do at the big league level. In 2021, Johnson hit .202/.245/.337 with four homers […]

Nick Senzel Uncertain For Opening Day

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (toe) continues to work his way back from offseason foot surgery. That being said, head coach David Bell said he was unsure if Senzel would be ready for Opening Day. The 27-year-old has resumed baseball activities, but remains behind due to the surgery. The organization should give a better update […]

Jasson Dominguez To Play In Spring Training Opener

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez is set to play in Saturday's Grapefruit League opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. The switch-hitting outfielder will get his first taste of major league spring training action as a non-roster invitee. Dominguez is one of the top prospects in baseball, but isn't expected to play in the MLB this […]

Dylan Moore Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dylan Moore (core) picked up more baseball activities after the team's first full-squad workout on Feb. 21. He was expected to be slow played to begin spring training, but there are no current concerns about his status for Opening Day. Moore recently signed a three-year, $8.875 million contract extension with the team. […]

Kole Calhoun Signs Minor-League Deal With Mariners

Free-agent outfielder Kole Calhoun signed a minor-league deal with the Seattle Mariners on Thursday, pending a physical. Calhoun has already reported to big-league spring training with the team and will try to impress the coaching staff during Cactus League games. The 35-year-old veteran left-handed hitter spent the 2022 season with the Texas Rangers and slashed […]

Mark Canha Over Gastritis Issues

New York Mets outfielder Mark Canha (stomach) was dealing with gastritis last year and was unable to keep weight on. "I was lighter last year at the beginning because I had trouble eating and feeling good," Canha said. His gastritis has subsided, though, and he's back to feeling healthy again. Canha's goal is to hit […]

Starling Marte To Take Live BP On Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) is scheduled to take live batting practice on the field in spring training on Thursday. It's a good sign that Marte is progressing on pace. According to sources, the Mets already know what Marte's spring schedule is going to be and when he'll get into his first game. […]

Bryce Harper Cleared For "Dry Swinging"

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) has been cleared for "dry swinging"" and is due to arrive in Phillies camp on or around March 8-9, according to president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski. Harper continues to recover from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. Even though he'll rejoin the team at spring training soon, […]

Kris Bryant A Full Participant In Activities

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (foot) hasn't suffered any setbacks and is a full participant in all spring training activities. Bryant missed the majority of 2022 due to a plethora of injuries, culminating in a season-ending foot injury. He played in just 42 games and slashed .306/.376/.475 with an .851 OPS. The 31-year-old is poised […]

Eloy Jimenez Drops 25-30 Pounds

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez reportedly dropped 25-30 pounds over the offseason. Jimenez added that he feels much lighter, which could help him get more reps in the outfield. Although it seems that Jimenez will remain in his DH spot, he could be a better defender with the lost weight. The 26-year-old spent 50 […]

Rays Signing Ben Gamel To Minor-League Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing a deal to sign free-agent outfielder Ben Gamel to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invite to major-league spring training, pending a physical. The left-handed hitter has played parts of seven seasons in the majors and was with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2022. He'll bring the Rays' […]

Elvis Andrus and Robbie Grossman: Buying and Selling the Latest Offseason News for Fantasy Baseball

Even though the Winter Meetings are now behind us, there’s still plenty of offseason left when it comes to baseball news and rumors – especially with a number of the offseason’s top free agents still without a team. And that’s all without mentioning potential trades as there hasn’t been an overabundance of deals made so […]

Five Outfielders To Target in 2023 Fantasy Baseball Drafts

Welcome back, fantasy baseball players. Welcome to this year’s edition of outfielders to target. I have a list of five outfielders to target around their ADP (or even a little earlier) who could help your fantasy team in 2023. While looking at projections and past results, the list that follows was carefully crafted to give […]

Giants To Be Cautious With Michael Conforto This Spring

The San Francisco Giants are expected to be cautious with newly-signed outfielder Michael Conforto this spring, likely playing him as designated hitter for the first two weeks of Cactus League games as he continues to rebuild his throwing arm strength. The 29-year-old missed the entire 2022 season while recovering from shoulder surgery. However, he said […]

Aaron Judge Could Start Playing Some Left Field

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that, while there is no plan to start playing Aaron Judge in left field, the idea is "on the table" if it will facilitate Giancarlo Stanton getting more time in right field. Both Boone and Stanton stated that the outfielder/designated hitter would benefit from more playing time […]

Michael Taylor Wants To Run In 2023

Minnesota Twins outfielder Michael Taylor wants to contribute to the team being more aggressive on the base paths in 2023. From 2015 to 2019, Taylor stole 77 bases in 96 attempts while with the Washington Nationals. However, the soon-to-be 32-year-old has only swiped 18 of his 27 tries in the last three seasons, but he's […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. To Make Center Field Debut Sunday

Miami Marlins outfielder/second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. said he will most likely make his first start in center field in a Grapefruit League game on Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals. After adding Jean Segura and Luis Arraez this offseason, Chisholm is expected to shift to center field in 2023 after previously serving as the […]