Outfielder Busts Who’ll Keep Junking It Up In 2020
The term “bust” in fantasy baseball has a number of different incarnations. In some instances, a bust is someone who adds no value to a roster whatsoever. He does nothing more than take up a roster spot, adds little-to-no counting stats, and hurts ratios such as batting average and on-base percentage. He is a net-negative... Read More
Milwaukee Brewers: Top 10 Dynasty Prospects
Today, we’re continuing our look at the Top 10 dynasty prospects in each organization with an eye to discovering which organizations are best positioned to succeed with their player development when games resume. Make sure to check out all of our prospect content, including Top 50 for 2020 and Top 250 for Dynasty Leagues. One important question... Read More
Explaining the Struggles of Andrew Benintendi
I, along with many others, was greatly disappointed with Andrew Benintendi in 2019. Last year he was supposed to take a step forward. Unfortunately, he instead took a giant step backward. What happened exactly? Is this what to expect from Benintendi going forward? These are the type of answers I seek to provide answers to.... Read More
Chicago Cubs: Top 10 Dynasty Prospects
Once the 2020 MLB season begins, it may turn out that minor league systems will be more important than usual. Franchises are losing money during the pandemic layoff, so many teams will be looking for sources of cheap production. It might also take older players longer to rebound from a long layoff meaning we could... Read More
WPC+ Videocast: Park Factor Risers
Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut discuss how ballpark factors going away could affect fantasy baseball values for starting pitchers. Which SP could be risers in 2020? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune... Read More
MLB Draft Will Be Only Five Rounds
The 2020 Major League Baseball draft will only be five rounds, according to sources. All of the players who go undrafted will be eligible to sign for a maximum of $20,000. There was a proposal to the union for the draft to extend to 10 rounds, but the sides couldn't come to an agreement. A... Read More
The King's Insider Report: Views From an MLB Scout
The award-winning Fantasy Baseball Insider Series continues on RotoBaller, this time with the takes of a longtime Major League scout. Every year during fantasy baseball draft season, Scott Engel talks to prime MLB sources to get exclusive nuggets of information. On the condition of anonymity, former and current players, executives, scouts, media members and others... Read More
Detroit Tigers: Top 10 Dynasty Prospects
Major League Baseball will return. When it does, minor league systems may be more important than ever. With all teams losing money during the pandemic layoff, teams will be looking for sources of cheap production. It might also take older players longer to rebound from a long layoff meaning we could see more injuries and... Read More
Astros Interested In Extension For George Springer
Houston Astros owners Jim Crane "made it clear" to outfielder George Springer and his representatives that the team is interested in a contract extension. Springer will become a free agent after the 2020 season, and he'll be one of the most coveted free-agent outfielders, alongside Mookie Betts, if he reaches the open market. The 30-year-old... Read More
Roster Stabilizers - Bases Loaded Podcast
What's up RotoBallers! Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) is joined by Jorge Montanez (@Roto_Nino) and Zach Braff (@braffz)are back at it and we are discussing roster stabilizers! Subscribe to the Bases Loaded podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and... Read More
Hidden Gems to Watch - 2020 Outfield Prospects
As we continue through this window of uncertainty, the chances of having a “normal” season are getting far less likely. While we still don’t have any concrete solutions for having a 2020 season, some ideas seem to be more likely than others. One such idea of implementing regular double-headers into an already-truncated season, with three... Read More
ADP Comparison: Biggest Fallers from March to May
MLB first announced that its season would be postponed on March 12. Over the past month or so, a plan to resume games has taken several forms, but nothing is set in stone yet. For now, it appears as though teams will play in a maximum of 100 games in 2020, with the minor league... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Impact of the Universal DH
With each passing day, we are receiving more news that points to Major Leauge Baseball starting sooner rather than later. Most of the news hints at an 80-100 game season, with the locations of the games still up for debate. There are also some roster changes that are being proposed for this shortened season, one... Read More
Aaron Hicks Throwing From 90 Feet
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (elbow) has reportedly been throwing from 90 feet and taking soft toss as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery. With the season unlikely to start until July at the earliest, Hicks should be expected to miss no more than a couple of weeks to start the season.... Read More
Aaron Judge Scheduled For CT Scan
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (ribs) is set to undergo another CT scan in a couple of weeks after the results of his March 13 CT scan showed that he was not yet fully healthy. Manager Aaron Boone is optimistic that the additional rest has allowed Judge’s ribs to heal, but fantasy owners should... Read More
Spencer Torkelson, Austin Martin MLB's Top Draft Prospects
Arizona State first baseman Spencer Torkelson and Vanderbilt center fielder/third baseman Austin Martin are the top two candidates to go first overall in this year's draft to the Detroit Tigers. The consensus is that Torkelson is the best power hitter available and Martin is the best pure hitter. Torkelson has double-plus raw power and broke... Read More
Joey Gallo Worried That New Stadium Is Pitcher's Park
Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo has been working out with some teammates at the new Globe Life Field. He loves the new turf but is concerned that the fences at the new park might be too deep. "It’s playing big. It is definitely going to be a pitcher's park, I think. We are trying to... Read More
Alex Verdugo Says He Feels 100 Percent Healthy
Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (back) stated that he feels 100 percent physically and has recovered fully from a stress fracture in his back that kept him sidelined for the entirety of spring training prior to the shutdown of all baseball activities. The 23-year-old added that "Whenever the season starts I think I will... Read More
Drafting First Overall In Rotisserie Formats
I really do believe there’s no such thing as too much draft strategy. There are a lot of factors that play into draft selections. I will be discussing topics ranging from positional scarcity to team construction and many things in between. The idea is to go into my strategy and targets through the first 10... Read More
Using xPA to Evaluate Lineup Movers: Victor Robles
We don't need to talk about how much a player's lineup spot matters. The higher you are, the more times a game you'll bat. Plus, you'll almost necessarily be surrounded by better players. That simply means more opportunities to pile up fantasy stats. Consider Ronald Acuna Jr., who was on pace for 658 plate appearances... Read More
Willie Calhoun Says He's 100 Percent Healthy
Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun (jaw) said that he is back to 100 percent health after fracturing his jaw in spring training before the 2020 MLB season was suspended due to the coronavirus. "The only thing that’s really limiting me is I have numbness from my right cheek down to the middle of my chin.... Read More
WPC+ Videocast: Using xPA to Find Value
Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut evaluate xPA (expected plate appearances) to determine how much lineup spot and team context matters for fantasy baseball. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on... Read More
Latest MLB Proposal, Draft Strategies & Listener Mailbag - Bases Loaded Podcast
What's up RotoBallers! Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) is joined by Jorge Montanez (@Roto_Nino) and Zach Braff (@braffz) as they dive into MLB’s latest proposal and hit a few other topics along the way. Subscribe to the Bases Loaded podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest... Read More
MLB Targeting Early July For Start Of Season
There remains optimism that there will be a Major League Baseball season played in 2020, and early July remains the target for the start of the season. However, health remains the overriding factor and the plans for a season depend on having ample and reliable testing for the coronavirus. Spring training would likely be around... Read More
NL Players Who Could Benefit From Extended Rosters
Although we still don't have baseball, we're starting to get a lot of proposals on how we COULD have baseball this summer. The plans may wind up just being a fantasy, but, hey, this is a fantasy site, so it makes sense for us to take a look at it. One of the facets of... Read More
Mind Games with Riley Robbins - Bases Loaded Pod
What's up RotoBallers! Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) is joined by Cory Ott and Riley Robbins to dive into a topic that isn't discussed a lot in the baseball industry. We dive into the mental aspects of the game of baseball. Subscribe to the Bases Loaded podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to... Read More
Trey Mancini Unlikely To Play In 2020 Due To Chemotherapy
Baltimore Orioles outfielder/first baseman Trey Mancini said Tuesday that he is recovering from Stage 3 colon cancer and is scheduled to receive chemotherapy for the next six months. As such, he stated, "If baseball returns in 2020, it will probably be without me." It is a shame, as the 28-year-old had a great 2019 season,... Read More
Michael Conforto Taking Regular Batting Practice
New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (oblique) has been reportedly taking regular batting practice and team officials are encouraged by his recent workouts. Conforto was diagnosed with a Grade 1 right oblique strain before spring training was suspended. Now six weeks removed from the injury, it appears as if he is close to being fully... Read More
WPC+ Videocast: Finding xOPS Underachievers and Overachievers
Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut use Statcast to find the top underachievers and overachievers for xOPS (expected on-base plus slugging). These players could be fantasy baseball draft sleepers or busts based on ADP. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio... Read More
Introducing xPA to Project Plate Appearances
I like big rates and I cannot lie. You other readers can't deny. When a rate walks in with an itty PA and an integer in my face, I get sprung...Whoa! Wait just one second, Sir-Mix-A-Nick. Before I go full-Rhymenoceros on everyone, maybe we oughta back the track up a little bit. What I like... Read More