Lourdes Gurriel, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. To Hit 3-4 For Jays
Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo expressed on Thursday that outfielder Lourdes Gurriel and third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will hit third and fourth in the lineup for the club this season. Guerrero mentioned he likes batting behind Gurriel since pitchers attack both of them similarly. These bats will be in a prime position to... Read More
Second Year Pitcher Preview: Fantasy Baseball 2020 ADP Analysis
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, Saturday nights from 9-11 PM ET... Read More
Six Undervalued Draft Targets for Mixed Leagues
Heading into 2020, there are a number of players who had poor 2019 campaigns that should bounce back strong. Some of these players are presently undervalued by fantasy owners for one reason or another. In this article, I'll identify a few such players who should outperform their current ADP in 2020. While each of these... Read More
Josh Hayes's 2020 Best Ball Draft Targets (Premium Content)
Read Josh's 2020 Best Ball Avoids Here All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The fantasy baseball season is here! For those fantasy players looking to get an edge on their 2020 leagues, Best Ball formats are a great way to get a head start on the players that look to... Read More
Josh Hayes' 2020 Best Ball Draft Avoids (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The fantasy baseball season is here! For those fantasy players looking to get an edge on their 2020 leagues, Best Ball formats are a great way to get a head start on the players that look to be ADP risers this season. An underrated... Read More
Pablo Reyes Hit With 80-Game Suspension
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Pablo Reyes received an 80-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance. Reyes, 26 years old, can play the infield and outfield and made his MLB debut in September of 2018 while hitting .293 with three home runs and seven RBI in 63 plate appearances. He hit only... Read More
Brian Goodwin Wins Arbitration Case
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin won his salary arbitration case and will make $2.2 million in 2020 instead of the $1.85 million the team was proposing, according to sources. Goodwin hit .262/.326/.470 with 17 home runs, 47 RBI, 65 runs scored and seven stolen bases in 413 at-bats for the Halos last year. He... Read More
Byron Buxton Taking Live Batting Practice
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (shoulder) is taking live batting practice on Wednesday. Barring any setbacks in spring training, Buxton could be on track to be ready for Opening Day after having surgery to fix a torn labrum last August. As injury prone as they come, the 26-year-old also offers an enticing mix of power... Read More
Aaron Judge Playing Catch Wednesday
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (shoulder) is playing light catch on Wednesday. Judge came into camp with a sore and cranky shoulder, but it shouldn't affect his ability to be ready by Opening Day. Judge's health is surely something to watch in camp after he played in 102 games in 2019 due to injuries.... Read More
Nine AL Rookies Ready to Leap Into Starting Lineups
Every year, there are those rookies who we expect to make a splash right away. Think Kris Bryant, Ronald Acuna, Cody Bellinger, Aaron Judge--those guys. Once we make it through all the service time manipulation shenanigans, there are always youngsters ready to snatch roster spots immediately, and 2020 is no exception. Below are nine of... Read More
No Limitations For Giancarlo Stanton
New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (knee, quadriceps) said he is limitation-free in spring training. Stanton rehabbed his knee and quadriceps after taking a few days off after being eliminated from the playoffs before going into his full offseason routine. The 30-year-old slugger managed to play in just 18 games last season in what was... Read More
Lourdes Gurriel Could See Reps At First Base
Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo stated Wednesday that outfielder Lourdes Gurriel may get some reps at first base this season versus left-handed pitchers. Travis Shaw will be the primary first baseman but has notably struggled versus these hurlers with a .225 career batting average. The Jays have plenty of outfield depth, so it would... Read More
Kris Bryant To Lead Off In 2020
Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant will lead off for the Chicago Cubs in 2020. Bryant has been the subject of trade rumors, but it remains likely that he will open the season as a Cub. The former National League MVP will be in line to score more runs, but it will likely come at... Read More
J.D. Davis To See Time At Third Base In Camp
The New York Mets plan to have infielder/outfielder J.D. Davis practice 50 percent of his time at third base this spring, even if playing time during Grapefruit League games keeps him in the outfield. This plan is being put into place in order to give Davis defensive confidence at the position before Opening Day. Jeff McNeil... Read More
Gabe Kapler Excited About Billy Hamilton Signing
The San Francisco Giants recently signed outfielder Billy Hamilton to a minor league contract, and manager Gabe Kapler is already thinking of ways to implement his speed. Hamilton has historically been an elite source of steals in fantasy leagues, but his below-average hitting skills have ousted him from regular playing time over the past few... Read More
Padres Still Motivated To Move Wil Myers
The San Diego Padres and Boston Red Sox continue to discuss a potential trade involving outfielder Wil Myers in the last two days, according to sources. A deal to send Myers to Boston seems contingent on the Red Sox taking on roughly half of the $61 million owed to Myers over the next three years.... Read More
2020 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Mark Canha
Mark Canha had a solid 2019 campaign and is one player that probably deserves more attention heading into 2020 than he is currently receiving. He finished the season hitting .273/.396/.517 with 26 HR, 58 RBI, 80 R, and 67 BB in 410 at-bats. It was a very productive line for a guy that played in... Read More
Aaron Judge Dealing With Shoulder Discomfort
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (shoulder) is not taking batting practice on Tuesday as he deals with shoulder discomfort. Judge is expected to participate in most of the team’s workout on Tuesday, so the Yankees are likely just being extra cautious in this case. Judge tore the cover off of the ball again in... Read More
Four Prospect Sleepers for 2020 Redraft Leagues
Recently, Rotoballer launched a list of the Top 50 MLB prospects for the coming year. The top of the list was populated by names such as Gavin Lux, Luis Robert, and Brendan McKay. These players, among others, feature a promising combination of talent and favorable playing time projections to suggest they’ll be the cream-of-the-crop among... Read More
Nick Solak Has Chance To Be Starter In Center Field
Texas Rangers second baseman/outfielder Nick Solak has a chance to win the starting center field job this spring. Acquired from the Rays last year, Solak hit a cool .293/.393/.491 with five home runs and 17 RBI in 33 games for the Rangers to finish the season. The 25-year-old ended the year ranked as the team's... Read More
Brock Holt To Sign With Brewers
Utility player Brock Holt has agreed to a deal with the Milwaukee Brewers, pending a physical, MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal reported Monday night. Holt finished his seventh season with the Red Sox with a .297 batting average, 39 runs scored and 31 RBI in 259 at-bats. He figures to serve as a super-utility man... Read More
Giancarlo Stanton Fully Healthy Entering Spring Training
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is fully healthy and should make his spring training debut on February 24th. Stanton only managed to play in 18 games last season as he battled a variety of injuries, so his health will be important to monitor as fantasy drafts approach. Stanton is... Read More
Avisail Garcia, Ryan Braun To Split Time In Right Field
Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that outfielders Avisail Garcia and Ryan Braun will share time in right field this year, with Braun also playing some first base. Christian Yelich will move from right field to left field in 2020. Braun, 36, managed to play in 144 games for Milwaukee last year, hitting .285 with... Read More
Yoenis Cespedes, Jed Lowrie Take Part In Monday's Workout
New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (ankle, heels) and infielder Jed Lowrie (side) both took part in the team's workout on Monday. Lowrie had no physical restrictions, according to manager Luis Rojas. He took ground balls and live batting practice and is a full-go in practice. Cespedes took part in most activities but remains a... Read More
Jonathan Villar To Begin In Center Field
Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly said that infielder Jonathan Villar will start camp working in center field. Villar will continue to get repetitions in the infield, but the Marlins are hoping Villar becomes their center fielder. It remains to be seen if Villar can stick at the position having little experience in the outfield, but... Read More
Brian Snitker, Alex Anthopoulos Receive Extensions
The Atlanta Braves extended the contracts of manager Brian Snitker and general manager Alex Anthopoulos on Monday. Anthopoulos will be promoted to the team's president of baseball operations, and his contract is extended through 2024. Snitker and his coaching staff are now extended through the 2021 season. Snitker, 64, is 318-292 in three full seasons... Read More
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo Will Be Used Primarily As Left Fielder
The Tampa Bay Rays current plan is to use Yoshitomo Tsutsugo as a left fielder, but he'll also be a designated hitter and will work at first base this spring. The Rays are looking forward to acclimating the Japanese power hitter in spring training, but his biggest adjustment will be with the increase in velocity... Read More
Gregory Polanco Won't Be Limited In Camp
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) reported to camp on Saturday and will not have any physical limitations in workouts. Polanco had left shoulder surgery after the 2018 season and wound up playing in only 42 games last year because of complications with his shoulder. The 28-year-old Dominican says he's finally healthy, which could help... Read More
Hunter Renfroe Feels 100 Percent Healthy
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Hunter Renfroe (ankle, foot) said on Saturday that he feels "100 percent" healthy after undergoing three procedures for his right foot and ankle. “Everything is good, everything is fixed,” Renfroe said. “I was going to the physical therapist and stuff like that and strengthening the ankle and getting it back to... Read More
Phillies Acquire Kyle Garlick From Dodgers
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Kyle Garlick from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday in exchange for pitcher Tyler Gilbert. Outfielder Nick Martini was designated for assignment by the Phils in a corresponding move. Garlick, 28, hit .250/.321/.521 with three homers and six RBI in 30 games in his first taste of the big leagues... Read More