Eloy Jimenez To Miss 5-6 Months With Torn Pectoral

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) will miss five to six months with a torn pectoral muscle, according to Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio. Jimenez left Wednesday's game after injuring himself while attempting to rob a home run. This is a significant loss to the White Sox lineup, as he slashed .296/.332/.559 with […]

Roman Quinn Making A Push For Center Field Job

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn is batting .323 across 34 Grapefruit League plate appearances as the battle for the starting center field job heads into the final week. Quinn is competing with Scott Kingery, Adam Haseley and Odubel Herrera for a starting role on the Opening Day roster. Quinn's spring numbers look better than his competition, […]

Mike Tauchman Receiving Trade Interest

New York Yankees outfielder Mike Tauchman is reportedly the subject of trade interest, and the Yankees could move on from the outfielder given their crowded roster. Since outfielder Jay Bruce's opt-out decision comes on Thursday, the Yankees are likely to solidify their position regarding Tauchman today as well; if Bruce makes the major league roster […]

Scott Kingery Picks Up Hit In Bid For Starting Job

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Scott Kingery picked up a hit in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers. Kingery is competing with Adam Haseley, Roman Quinn, and Odubel Herrera for the starting job in center field. Kingery is coming off a miserable 2020 where he hit just .159 in 36 games. While his bad 2020 has […]

Odubel Herrera Swinging A Cold Bat In Spring Training

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera went 1-for-4 in a Spring Training game Wednesday with two strikeouts. Herrera has just three hits in his last 20 at-bats as he battles Scott Kingery, Roman Quinn, and Adam Haseley for the center field job. Herrera had the best numbers of the group early in camp, but his recent […]

Adam Haseley Goes Hitless In Return To Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adam Haseley (groin) went 0-for-3 as the leadoff hitter in his return to Grapefruit League play. Haseley is competing with Roman Quinn, Scott Kingery, and Odubel Herrera for the starting center field job. A groin injury kept Haseley out of the lineup for three weeks, but no one else ran away with […]

Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball: Statcast Exit Velocity

If you've watched a baseball broadcast in the so-called Statcast Era, you have undoubtedly noticed the broadcasters commenting on a batted ball's exit velocity, or EV. Many have taken to using stats like Hard% and Soft% to forecast how a player should be performing, expecting larger Hard% rates to produce larger BABIP and HR/FB figures. […]

RotoBaller Friends & Family Industry Mock Draft Recap

The 2021 RotoBaller Friends & Family Mock Draft is the continuation of an annual tradition where we gather some of the biggest names from the fantasy baseball world and put together a mock draft just as spring training has commenced. Thanks to RT Sports for once again hosting and providing a custom draft site where […]

Brock Holt Makes Rangers Opening Day Roster

Texas Rangers utility player Brock Holt learned on Wednesday that he would be on the club's opening day roster. The move will give the Rangers added versatility as the veteran player handled third base, first base, and the outfield in 2020. Just two years ago, he also filled in at second base and shortstop. Holt […]

Correlating Statcast to Outcomes: Why You Should Pay Attention to Barrels

Barrels are the keeper of life’s finer things. Beer, pickles, monkeys, the list is endless. Barrels don’t just hold fermented vegetables and unruly simians these days, barrels may also hold the key to identifying the game’s best hitters and struggling hitters who may be due for brighter days. In my mission to find just how […]

JB's Bold Predictions for 2021

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 (three years in a row now, sure saves time on writing a new intro though). Nevertheless, welcome to the latest […]

Engel's Insider Angles: Rebounds And Values From The Yankees Beat

The Fantasy Sports Writers Association award-winning Fantasy Baseball Insider Series continues on RotoBaller.com! 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 and media members provide their unfiltered insights on key players and […]

Eloy Jimenez Exits Early On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez left Wednesday's contest versus the Oakland Athletics due to left shoulder discomfort. Jimenez hurt his shoulder attempting to rob a home run. Jimenez will be reevaluated on Thursday and the club should have a better idea on the severity of the injury after that. The White Sox would likely […]

Daulton Varsho Optioned To Triple-A Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher/outfielder Daulton Varsho was optioned to Triple-A on Wednesday, according to Zach Buchanan of The Athletic. After struggling in his rookie campaign last year with a .188 average and .653 OPS in 37 games, Varsho looked worse in Spring Training with a .136 average and .469 OPS in 17 games. He managed to […]

Khris Davis Suffers Strained Left Quadriceps

Texas Rangers designated hitter Khris Davis (quadriceps) suffered a strained left quadriceps while running out a bunt single in a Cactus League game on Tuesday and could start the season on the injured list. Manager Chris Woodward said that the extent of the injury was unknown and that an injured list stint was possible. Willie […]

Harrison Bader Will Start The Season On The Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (forearm) will start the season on the injured list and will likely miss about a month. Bader had been dealing with discomfort in his forearm all spring, but apparently it got worse recently and he'll be shutdown. He will undergo a platelet-rich plasma treatment and will hopefully avoid any […]

Advanced MLB DFS Strategy: Targeting Bad Bullpens

With Opening Day of the MLB season only a little over a week away, it's time to start getting your mind right and preparing for a full season of MLB DFS action. Last summer we missed out on several months of MLB games due to the COVID pandemic, but we are going to get 6 […]

Marcell Ozuna Having Quiet Spring

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna has struggled at the plate this spring. Ozuna has just five hits in 37 plate appearances, though three of them have gone for extra bases- and he does have nine strikeouts compared to seven walks, so he's shown a patient eye at the dish. The walks are a good sign, […]

Christian Yelich Clubs Second Spring Home Run On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich went 2-for-3 with a home run and a strikeout in Tuesday's 9-6 win over the Dodgers. Yelich belted a home run to left-centerfield off of Walker Buehler in the bottom of the first inning for his second long-ball of the spring. He's heating up at the right time, with four […]

J.D. Davis Easing Concerns At Third Base

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder J.D. Davis went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Grapefruit League action against the Marlins on Tuesday. Davis also looked better in the field on Tuesday, including starting a pair of 5-4-3 double plays. Davis is now batting .250 with the one HR and two RBI in 28 at-bats […]

Nick Castellanos Rips Third Spring Homer

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos continued his torrid spring, going 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in a 5-4 Cactus League loss to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. The veteran outfielder belted a third-inning pitch over the fence, bringing Jesse Winker around to score. Castellanos is hitting a robust .406 with three homers, six runs, […]

Mauricio Dubon's Hitting Improvements Standing Out This Spring

San Francisco Giants second baseman/outfielder Mauricio Dubon's changes in hitting approach have not gone unnoticed this spring. Manager Gabe Kapler said Tuesday, "Dubon really stands out as a player that's made significant adjustments to his approach.". The 26-year-old currently has a .286 batting average and .462 on-base percentage this spring with six strikeouts, 10 walks, […]

Jon Anderson's "My Guys" For 2021

My name is Jon Anderson and I am a nobody in the fantasy baseball industry. I have no credentials, no huge following on social media. However, I was given a log-in to this website and now I can freely put my words out there for you to read. That's more than nothing, which has given […]

KC Bubba's 10 Bold Predictions for 2021

The 2021 season is so close to starting, which means it is time for some bold predictions. It appears the season will still be a complete 162 games, with no NL DH and a standard playoff format. The bouncy ball will supposedly be replaced with a ball designed to limit power, fun times like usual from […]

Mickey Moniak Optioned To Minor League Camp

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Mickey Moniak was optioned to minor league camp on Tuesday, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Moniak had been competing with Scott Kingery, Odubel Herrera, and Roman Quinn for the center field job. Moniak hadn't played above Double-A prior to last season so he was never likely to win the job, […]

Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball: Barrels

We've previously looked at how exit velocity (or EV) is only one piece of the fantasy analysis puzzle. Baseball broadcasts will commonly cite Launch Angle (LA) to complement their EV figures, but it is given in terms of degrees. Am I evaluating a baseball player or trying to find the hypotenuse of an isosceles triangle? […]

Kyle Lewis Scratched Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis was scratched from the starting lineup Tuesday. Lewis was slated to bat fourth and play center field against the Diamondbacks. The team has said the change is just precautionary, as Lewis collided with the outfield wall in Monday's contest. He did not leave the game at the time, and is […]

George Springer Diagnosed With Grade 2 Oblique Strain

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 oblique strain. He underwent an MRI on Tuesday, which revealed the strain, but the news came as a surprise to the team as he's been playing through the issue and isn't experiencing any pain or severe symptoms. The plan is for him […]

2021 Fantasy Baseball Busts - RotoBaller Staff Picks

As you prepare for fantasy baseball drafts in 2021, it's crucial that you avoid the dreaded bust that could sink your team. As we did with draft sleepers yesterday, our staff came together to share their thoughts on preseason ADP values, this time on their least favorite picks. Let's find out who our experts have […]

Mike Tauchman Reaches Base Four Times On Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Mike Tauchman had a big day at the plate on Tuesday, going 2-for-2 with a home run and a pair of walks. Tauchman now has a strong .960 OPS for the spring, but he faces an uphill battle for an MLB roster spot because of outfielder Jay Bruce's successful spring and […]