Yankees Plan To Discuss Extension With Aaron Judge

New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said that the team plans to engage with outfielder Aaron Judge and his representatives on a long-term contract extension before Opening Day. "We've been talking about it. Yes, it's going to happen soon," Steinbrenner said. Judge recently hinted that his tenure with the team might be over if he […]

Giants Eyeing Michael Conforto

The San Francisco Giants are active in their search for a left-handed bat, and former New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto is one option the team has discussed at length internally, according to sources. He's coming off a down year but has a career .824 OPS and has hit at least 27 home runs in […]

Fernando Tatis Injury Impact: What Will the Padres Lineup Look Like?

With the wild free agency and trade news keeping the stove piping hot in March, one of the less fun pieces of news that came out this week is the injury to Fernando Tatis Jr., who will be sidelined for up to three months with a fractured left wrist. Tatis was considered to be the […]

Incorporating a Shift Ban into Hitter Projections

With the announcement of a likely shift ban in 2023, fantasy baseball analysts ought to prepare. Many good articles have been written about the shift ban recently, with most echoing the sentiment that the leaguewide impact will be modest. Further, it is conventional wisdom that pull-heavy lefthanders would benefit the most. However, the size of […]

Eddie Rosario Returns To Braves On Two-Year Deal

The Atlanta Braves re-signed outfielder Eddie Rosario to a two-year, $18 million deal on Wednesday. The contract contains an option for a third year. Rosario began the 2021 season with Cleveland before being traded to the Braves at midseason. The 30-year-old lefty slugger really came alive after joining the Braves. He finished with a .271/.330/.573 […]

Eddie Rosario Down To Three Teams

Free-agent outfielder and postseason hero Eddie Rosario has narrowed his choices to three teams as the outfield market starts to heat up in free agency. With outfielder Kyle Schwarber headed to the Philadelphia Phillies, Rosario's market will perk up. The 30-year-old spent the 2021 season with Cleveland and Atlanta, hitting a combined .259/.305/.435 with 14 […]

Padres Looking At Kris Bryant

The San Diego Padres are looking at free-agent third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant, among a number of other options. If the Padres were to land Bryant, they could start him at third base and move Manny Machado to shortstop with Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) out for around three months due to a fractured wrist. The Colorado […]

Kyle Schwarber Signs With The Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies and free-agent outfielder Kyle Schwarber agreed to a four-year contract on Wednesday. According to Jayson Stark of The Athletic, it's a four-year deal worth up to $20 million annually. The 29-year-old will join a loaded Philadelphia Phillies lineup, including Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, and Rhys Hoskins. Schwaber slashed .266/.374/.554 slash line with […]

Seiya Suzuki Agrees To Five-Year Deal With Cubs

Japanese star outfielder Seiya Suzuki agreed to a five-year, $70 million deal with the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday after meeting the team's front office and chairman Tom Ricketts on Monday night. Suzuki should immediately become the Cubs starting right fielder, and he has the skills to be the highest-profile rookie bat in the big leagues […]

Where to Draft Injured Hitters in Fantasy Baseball

After a stressful few months where seemingly everybody became an expert on the economics of baseball and traded spin rate analysis for PR spin analysis, we can get back to digging into the game itself. It's wonderful news without a doubt. Except possibly for those injured players who were hoping for another few weeks of […]

Mookie Betts Claims Hip Feels Great

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) dealt with a right hip injury for a good chunk of the 2021 season. The injury caused him to miss time, but he also wasn't 100% for many of the games he played. When recently asked about the status of his hip at camp, Betts stated "It feels […]

Blue Jays Feeling Better About Kyle Schwarber

The Toronto Blue Jays believe they have a better chance of landing free-agent outfielder Kyle Schwarber than they do of landing first baseman Freddie Freeman, according to sources of The Athletic. Ken Rosenthal reported this sentiment on Twitter and also added that competition "remains intense" for Schwarber, as the Philadelphia Phillies and other teams are […]

Marlins Haven't Been Pursuing Nick Castellanos

Free-agent outfielder Nick Castellanos had plenty of interest in signing with the Miami Marlins before the lockout, but the Marlins have not been aggressively pursuing him, according to a source. The Florida native hit .309 with 34 home runs and 100 RBI with the Cincinnati Reds in 2021, but he's yet to find a home […]

Jesse Winker & Eugenio Suarez to Mariners - Fantasy Impact

The Seattle Mariners started the offseason with guns ablazin’ as they signed 2021 AL Cy Young winner Robbie Ray to a five-year, $115 million deal in November. Fast forward to the post-lockout offseason and the team is at it again, showing that the franchise is all in on competing in 2022. On Monday, the Mariners […]

Rockies Remain Interested In Kris Bryant

The Colorado Rockies remain interested in former Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant, according to Nick Groke. It was previously reported that the Rockies were aggressively pursuing Bryant, and those reports continue to remain true. The Rockies are certainly in need of a solid third baseman and Bryant makes a ton of sense for the organization […]

Kyle Lewis Won't Be Ready For Opening Day

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) is not expected to be ready for the start of the season. Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto mentioned that the organization is happy with where Lewis is at right now. The Mariners are likely to ease him back into action after lingering knee issues from last season. […]

Blue Jays Making Push For Kyle Schwarber

The Toronto Blue Jays are making a strong push for outfielder Kyle Schwarber. They are reportedly one of the frontrunners to land the slugging outfielder. The 29-year-old hit .266/.374//.554 with 32 home runs and 71 RBI between the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox last season. He was a first time All-Star who is also […]

Andrew McCutchen Joins Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed on a contract with free-agent outfielder Andrew McCutchen on Monday. The details on the signing haven't been released, but it's likely a short one- or two-year deal. The veteran outfielder hit .222/.334/.444 with 27 home runs and 87 RBI for the Philadelphia Phillies last season. All of the outfield spots […]

Undervalued Draft Targets for Fantasy Baseball Mixed Leagues - Hitters

WE HAVE BASEBALL!!!!! MLB and the MLBPA have finally agreed on a new CBA, which means players are reporting to Spring Training, and the season starts in less than a month. This also means fantasy baseball draft season is about to hit full speed ahead. We have been drafting for a few months, but now […]

Jesse Winker, Eugenio Suarez Traded To The Mariners

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker and infielder Eugenio Suarez were traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Justin Dunn, Brandon Williamson, and Jake Fraley on Monday. Winker was terrific for the Reds last season, slashing .305/.393/.556 slash line with 24 home runs, 32 doubles, 77 runs, and 71 RBI in 110 games. His season […]

Andrew McCutchen In Talks With Brewers

Free-agent outfielder Andrew McCutchen is in talks with the Milwaukee Brewers, according to a source. McCutchen became a free agent when the Philadelphia Phillies declined his $15 million option for the 2022 season in November of last year. The 35-year-old outfielder hit .222/.334/.444 with 27 home runs, 24 doubles, 80 RBI, 78 runs scored and […]

A's Acquire Cristian Pache, Shea Langeliers

The Oakland Athletics acquired outfielder Cristian Pache, catcher Shea Langeliers and starting pitchers Ryan Cusick and Joey Estes from the Atlanta Braves on Monday in exchange for first baseman Matt Olson, according to a source. The A's are clearly rebuilding heading into 2022, but it's a big prospect haul for them. Pache and Langeliers were […]

Let's Overreact to Spring Training News and Tweets

Baseball is back, spring training is here, and every tweet from every beat writer is getting scrutinized to an outrageous level. It's wacky season at its best, but instead of shying away from that, we're going to lean into it. I've found some bits of news that are interesting and also, at times, amusing, and […]

Starling Marte Dealing With Oblique Soreness

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (oblique) didn't take part in the team's workout on Monday due to oblique soreness. The good news is that X-rays came back negative, so the Mets are likely just being cautious with their free-agent acquisition early in spring training. Marte is 33 years old and may not have a […]

Ian Happ Recovering From Surgery

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (shoulder) is recovering from right elbow surgery that he had in February, but he should be fine for the start of the regular season. Happ said the surgery was a cleanup procedure that removed loose bodies from his throwing elbow. The surgery wasn't serious, but it's something to watch for […]

Seiya Suzuki Works Out For Padres

Free-agent outfielder Seiya Suzuki worked out for the San Diego Padres at Petco Park over the weekend, according to sources. Suzuki also visited with starting pitcher Yu Darvish (the two share an agent) and his family before the right-hander left for spring training in Arizona. It's no secret that the Padres are looking for another […]

Odubel Herrera Returns To Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies re-signed outfielder Odubel Herrera to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday. The Phillies weren't going to spend big bucks on a new center field in free agency, so they decided to settle for Herrera, who was actually pretty solid against right-handed pitchers in 2021. The 30-year-old is projected to serve in a […]

2022 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings - Prospects #1-25 (Part 2)

Welcome back RotoBallers. Today is an exciting day for MLB and fantasy baseball fans everywhere, as we finally got some good news about the labor discussions. Spring training will start immediately, and there will be a full 162-game season. Baseball is back! Below you will find our top 2022 redraft fantasy baseball prospects, and projected […]

Mid-Round Outfielders - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Targets

Welcome officially to the 2022 fantasy baseball season! Now that an MLB deal is in place, a lot more fantasy drafts will be taking place -- and we're here as always to guide you through it. Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone is looking to draft players with upside that can provide […]

Rockies Searching For Middle-Of-The-Order Bat

The Colorado Rockies continue to search for a middle-of-the-order bat in free agency with spring training quickly approaching. Third baseman Kris Bryant and outfielders Kyle Schwarber and Michael Conforto are among the team's potential targets on the open market, according to sources. The Rockies could especially use a power bat for the middle of their […]