Brandon Nimmo Was Turning Heads In Spring Training

Before MLB spring training was suspended, New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo had reportedly been turning scouts' heads based on his performance. Over 11 Grapefruit League games, Nimmo put up an impressive slash line of .379/.455/.552 in 29 at-bats. Following a strong 2018 campaign, a neck injury limited Nimmo to just 69 games in 2019.... Read More

JB's Bold Predictions for 2020

I'm going to let you in on a little secret... JB stands for "JUST BOLDNESS". Okay that's a lie... it's actually not a secret because I use that every year in my bold predictions intro. Nevertheless welcome to the latest rendition of RotoBaller's 2020 Bold Predictions. You have now come to the stop where you... Read More

The King's Insider Report: New York Yankees

The Fantasy Sports Writers Association award-winning Fantasy Baseball Insider Series returns on RotoBaller.com! Every year during fantasy baseball draft season, Scott Engel talks to prime MLB sources to get exclusive nuggets of information from top baseball sources. On the condition of anonymity, former and current players, executives, scouts and media members provide their unfiltered insights... Read More

Hunter Dozier (1B/3B/OF, KC) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~180 CURRENT ADP: ~200 overall ANALYSIS: Despite hitting .279 with 26 home runs, 84 RBI and a .348 on-base percentage in 2019, Dozier still has an undervalued ADP of 190 heading into 2020. Owners may be reluctant to buy into Dozier’s breakout given his past MLB struggles or believe that it... Read More

Sam Chinitz's 10 Bold Predictions for 2020

Bold predictions can be the key to fantasy seasons. Predicting players who will outperform or underperform expectations by extreme amounts can win leagues. Bold predictions can also be entirely unhelpful, speculative thoughts that are just fun to consider. With that in mind, I do think that each of these predictions has a legitimate chance of... Read More

Aaron Judge Progressing Well

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (ribs) reported that he has experienced six consecutive days without discomfort. Judge is optimistic about his recovery timeline and is slated for a CT scan next week that should provide additional clarity on whether or not Judge will need surgery. Judge hopes to return by early May, so the... Read More

2020 Fantasy Baseball Busts? Danny Santana

The Texas Rangers finished the 2019 season with a record 0f 78-84, which was good for a third-place finish in the American League West. The finish was actually above preseason expectations and now has the team looking to make a push forward in 2020. The Rangers have plenty of youth and have brought in the... Read More

10 Deeper Prospect Sleepers for Dynasty Baseball Leagues

We are inching closer and closer to Opening Day for the 2020 MLB season. That means that the Minor League season is also just around the corner. With that comes exciting new breakout prospects, as they rise up from both likely, and unlikely, places. In the past few years, I’ve recommended a number of key... Read More

2020 Keeper Value Rankings - Outfield

Keeper Value Rankings are intended for Keeper Leagues in which a fantasy owner must forfeit a designated draft pick in order to keep a player into the upcoming season. These rankings are based on Keeper "Values." In the marketing world, Value can be defined as the extent to which a good or service (player) is... Read More

Trey Mancini Has Tumor Removed From Colon

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini underwent successful surgery on Thursday to remove a malignant tumor from his colon. The tumor was discovered last week during a colonoscopy. Mancini's recovery will not be known until next week, but the good news for him is that the start of the regular season has been pushed back at... Read More

Opening Day Delayed Two Weeks

With Major League Baseball officially canceling the rest of spring training due to concerns about the coronavirus, the start of the regular season will be delayed at least two weeks. Thursday will be the final day of spring training action. Players trying to rehab injuries will be forced to work out in bullpen sessions, simulated... Read More

MLB Suspending Spring Training

Major League Baseball will suspend spring training games, beginning on Friday, due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus. The NBA and NHL have also put their seasons on pause due to concerns about the spread of the virus. It remains to be seen how long the spring season will be delayed, which is also likely to... Read More

Aaron Judge Doing Treatment, Will Get CT Scan

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (ribs) told reporters on Thursday that he has been doing some light training and getting treatment for his ribs. Judge also reported that he will get a CT scan before beginning his hitting program. It’s encouraging that Judge is feeling good so far, but his timeline remains unclear as... Read More

Joc Pederson Could Play In A Game Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson (side) is progressing and could return to Cactus League action next week. Manager Dave Roberts still thinks that Pederson will be ready for Opening Day. He still has a chance, but he can't afford any setbacks from here on out with the regular season quickly approaching. The 27-year-old (28... Read More

MLB Spring Training Notebook - Risers, Fallers, and Injuries (3/12/20)

Welcome to the Spring Training Notebook for March 12, 2020, where we'll dive into a few of the bigger stories around Major League Baseball's Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues. We're in the deep of spring training, and while there is so much uncertainty surrounding the rest of camp and even the beginning of the regular season... Read More

Roto Strategy - Is Punting Steals a Good Idea?

In fantasy baseball, there are two scoring categories that are somewhat exclusive to a certain type of player: stolen bases and saves. Saves are obvious; only closers can earn them. As such, fantasy owners must decide how important that category is to the overall construction of their roster. If we value the stat, we'll draft... Read More

ADP Analysis: Second Year Sleeper Hitters

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2020 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, every weekday afternoon from 1-2 PM ET and Saturday nights from 9-11 PM... Read More

Four Late-Round Fliers for Runs

Run production is a valuable stat in all fantasy baseball formats, but it is not always an easy stat to predict. Locating solid run production late in drafts becomes even more difficult. Ideally, you want players who will hit at the top of lineups that are expected to score plenty of runs and can get... Read More

Riley Mrack's 10 Bold Predictions for 2020

Who doesn't love a good set of bold predictions? There's nothing like some biased analysis to persuade you to target or avoid the players that are featured in this specific article series. While I will present some factual data, I must admit my personal rooting interest has had some influence on a few of these... Read More

Yahoo ADP Comparison - Overpriced / Underpriced Players

Average Draft Position (ADP) is a must-have piece of information when it comes to drafting. While every league is different and may have a particularly aggressive or conservative group of owners when it comes to certain players, it’s the best tool we have when analyzing players’ value. Now, instead of just talking about total ADP... Read More

Lourdes Gurriel Doubles Twice On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel upped his spring batting average to .360 on Wednesday, going 2-for-2 versus the Orioles. Both hits went for doubles as he collected three runs and a pair of RBI, but he's still in search of his first long ball. Gurriel will bat third for the Jays this season, which is... Read More

Randal Grichuk Slugs Two Long Balls

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk cranked a pair of long balls in Wednesday's 14-2 Grapefruit League thumping of the Orioles. He finished the afternoon going 3-for-3 with three runs and five RBI as he's now batting a crisp .320 this spring with three homers. Grichuk will serve as the everyday center fielder for the... Read More

Adam Eaton Returns Wednesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (hamstring) returned to Grapefruit League play on Wednesday as the designated hitter and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout against the Astros. If Eaton can avoid any setbacks with his hamstring, he should be fine for Opening Day. Trea Turner is expected to lead off in 2020, with Eaton hitting second.... Read More

Taylor Trammell Reassigned To Minors

San Diego Padres outfield prospect Taylor Trammell was reassigned to minor league camp on Wednesday. A long shot to make the roster, the Friars No. 5 prospect was smoking during spring training, posting a 1.049 OPS with four extra-base hits in 25 plate appearances. Acquired from the Cincinnati Reds midway through last season, Trammell will open... Read More

Mookie Betts Back In Lineup Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (illness) is back in the lineup for the Cactus League game against the Brewers on Wednesday and is hitting leadoff. Betts has missed some time this spring with an illness, but the Dodgers were just being cautious with him and giving him plenty of time to recover. The former... Read More

Byron Buxton Taking Things Slow

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (shoulder) participated in a live batting practice session and hit a couple of long balls on Wednesday. Buxton said his shoulder was a little sore after the swings, which isn't shocking considering the length of time he's gone without playing. At this point, it's unclear if he'll be ready for the... Read More

J.D. Davis Hits First Spring Homer

New York Mets infielder/outfielder J.D. Davis hit his first home run of the spring on Wednesday in Grapefruit League action against the Cardinals. This past Sunday, Davis finally returned to the lineup from a jammed left shoulder suffered earlier in spring training. All signs now point to Davis being ready to go by Opening Day.... Read More

Michael Conforto Has Grade 1 Oblique Strain

Following up on a previous report, New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (oblique) was diagnosed with a right oblique strain on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the Mets confirmed that the oblique strain is categorized as a Grade 1 strain, the mildest type. Despite the relatively good news, no timeline for his recovery has been provided and... Read More

Adam Haseley Struggling This Spring

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adam Haseley is struggling so far this spring as he competes for the starting center field job. The second-year outfielder is just 3-for-21 with nine strikeouts and manager Joe Girardi was non-committal on Haseley winning the job, which Haseley was considered the favorite for entering camp. Haseley's struggles have opened the door... Read More

Bubba Starling Showing Off His Skills

Kansas City Royals outfielder Bubba Starling, the fifth overall pick in the 2011 draft, is hitting .423/.500/.885 in spring training so far. Starling hasn't yet delivered on his abilities in professional baseball, and he struggled to a .215/.255/.317 slash line in 197 plate appearances in his first taste of big league pitching last season. His... Read More