Dellin Betances Bounces Back

New York Mets relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder, Achilles) made his second Grapefruit League appearance on Wednesday against the Cardinals, with much better results than his first outing on Saturday. In one inning pitched, Betances allowed no hits and just one walk, inducing three flyouts. Of note, however, Betances' fastball sat at only 91 mph, […]

Andrew Miller Has a "Better Feel" After a Battery of Tests

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Andrew Miller (arm) underwent a battery of tests, including blood tests and an MRI of his head, in an attempt to determine why he was losing feeling in his fingers. He threw a bullpen session and reportedly had a "better feel" for the ball. He said he hopes to "push" […]

Seranthony Dominguez Suffers Setback

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez (elbow) suffered a setback in his recovery and will be shut down for further evaluation. Dominguez missed four months with an elbow strain last season, and this setback could mean he won't be ready for Opening Day, with the possibility his absence lasts much longer. The hard-throwing righty entered […]

Brad Boxberger "Close to a Lock" to Make the Team

Miami Marlins non-roster invitee Brad Boxberger is "close to a lock" to make the team and work in the Opening Day bullpen. Boxberger struggled mightily last season but re-worked his delivery, and besides regaining his velocity, he is throwing a pitch (an "alien curveball") that he hasn't thrown in several years. Boxberger could be a huge […]

Brett Cecil Forced to Leave Wednesday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Brett Cecil was forced to leave Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the New York Mets after coming up favoring his hamstring when attempting to cover first base on a ground ball. Cecil entered spring training healthy after missing all of last season due to carpal tunnel, but the often-injured lefty […]

Zach Britton Suffers Bruised Right Wrist

Updating a previous report, New York Yankees relief pitcher Zach Britton (wrist) was hit by a line drive during live batting practice on Wednesday but got good news after undergoing tests. X-rays and a CT scan came back negative for Britton, and he was diagnosed with a bruised wrist. Since Britton avoided a fracture and […]

Kenley Jansen Ready For Rebound Season?

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen had a career-high 3.71 ERA last year and blew eight saves. But he spent the winter at Driveline Baseball trying to improve and has struck out 10 hitters while allowing only three hits so far in his five spring innings. It's the first time Jansen has double-digit strikeouts in […]

Zack Britton Hurt During Live Batting Practice

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (chest) was hit in the chest or arm area with a line drive during live batting practice and left in discomfort. Britton is one of the most effective relievers in baseball when healthy. The 32-year-old owns a 1.83 ERA over the last six seasons and led the league […]

Kenta Maeda (SP, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~135 CURRENT ADP: ~150 overall ANALYSIS: Kenta Maeda had a successful season in 2019, and the future might be even brighter with the Minnesota Twins. Maeda started 2019 in the rotation, but he was moved to the bullpen in September. The timing of the move is questionable, but the Dodgers have always […]

ADP Analysis: Second Year Sleeper Pitchers

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 […]

Pierre Camus' 10 Bold Predictions for 2020

A wise man once said, "Bold predictions are the lifeblood of fantasy sports analysis." I consider myself pretty wise after all, so there you have it. You've undoubtedly read my past predictions columns where I declared that all predictions can be considered bold since we dare to presume that we can forecast the future. Projection […]

Jose Leclerc Has Three Strikeouts In Extended Appearance

Texas Rangers closer Jose Leclerc entered Tuesday's contest against the Chicago White Sox in the bottom of the fifth and exited unscathed after throwing 1 1/3 innings. It was Leclerc's third appearance of the exhibition season, and he is now up to eight strikeouts in 3 1/3 innings and has not given up a run. […]

Joe Jimenez Officially Named Tigers Closer

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Joe Jimenez was officially named the team's primary closer by manager Ron Gardenhire on Tuesday. This is not surprising news. Jimenez took over as the closer last season after Shane Greene was traded to the Atlanta Braves. He performed well, picking up nine saves and a career-high 82 strikeouts. We would not […]

Corbin Burnes Making A Push For A Rotation Spot

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes had another stellar outing Monday, tossing four dominant innings in the Brewers 2-1 walk-off win over the Mariners at American Family Fields of Phoenix. Burnes allowed his first run of the Cactus League slate in the fourth when he gave up a leadoff home run to Kyle Lewis. However, he […]

Breakout Relievers Who Will Keep Improving in 2020

The closer role is one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball. They can lose their fantasy value with a couple of blow-up performances. Teams are also electing to utilize a committee approach, often using their best reliever in high-leverage situations rather than cementing them to the ninth inning.  This makes it imperative to […]

Eric Samulski's 10 Bold Predictions for 2020

I've read these columns for years, so it's kind of surreal to be putting out my own. As somebody who constantly over-analyzes, I tend to be less risky in my fantasy decisions because a part of my brain always walks me back from the ledge. With that in mind, I tried to mix up the […]

MLB Spring Training Notebook - Injuries, Risers, and Fallers (3/10/20)

Welcome to the Spring Training Notebook for March 10, 2020, where we'll dive into a few of the bigger stories around Major League Baseball's Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues. As we head through the thick of Spring Training 2020, players are starting to separate themselves in the eyes of their organizations with hopes of making the […]

Javier Guerra's Stock Up In Crowded Bullpen

San Diego Padres reliever Javier Guerra continues making his case for a roster spot. Through 5 1/3 spring frames, the 24-year-old has fanned five and not allowed a run. Out of options, the team’s No. 24 prospect is hoping his 99 MPH heater and potential to throw multiple innings are key differentiators to cracking the […]

Adrian Morejon Thrashed By Blue Crew

San Diego Padres pitching prospect Adrian Morejon was crushed for four earned runs in just two-thirds of an inning Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 21-year-old yielded three walks and two hits, including a two-run homer in a doomed sixth-inning appearance. Through 2 1/3 frames this spring, Morejon possesses a ghastly 38.57 ERA. The […]

A.J. Minter Optioned To Triple-A Gwinnett

Atlanta Braves reliever A.J. Minter was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday afternoon. The 26-year-old was abysmal in 2019, posting a 7.06 ERA and 2.01 WHIP in just 29 1/3 innings. He is an afterthought in fantasy formats to start the 2020 season, with several better options in the Braves' bullpen. Mark Melancon will begin […]

Seth Lugo Scheduled To Make Debut Monday

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (toe) is scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut on Monday against the Miami Marlins. Lugo has worked his way back from a fractured left pinkie toe suffered earlier this spring. Based on the progress he has made since the injury, it appears Lugo will be ready to […]

WPC+ Videocast: Must-Have Players for 2020 Fantasy Baseball

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut reveal the must-own players they are targeting in every single fantasy baseball league 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 into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, […]

David A Marcillo's Bold Bullpen Predictions for 2020

Updated on July 6: I stand by all of these predictions! There were plenty of surprises in the last few baseball seasons, including some huge ones that we didn't really find out about until 2020. There's no reason to think that this year will be any less surprising, and if anything, there's plenty to go […]

ESPN 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 […]

Introducing the RotoBaller Points League Ranker Tool

Its time to shine some love down on point league players and help you crush your leagues with easy to understand and easy to leverage information that will put you streets ahead of the average competition. That's right, you over there who was thrilled last year to draft Ronald Acuna Jr. in the first round […]

MLB Spring Training Notebook - Injuries, Risers, and Fallers (3/9/20)

Welcome to the Spring Training Notebook for March 9, 2020, where we'll dive into a few of the bigger stories around Major League Baseball's Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues. As we head through the thick of Spring Training 2020, players are starting to separate themselves in the eyes of their organizations with hopes of making the […]

Baltimore Orioles Claim Hector Velazquez Sunday

The Baltimore Orioles claimed pitcher Hector Velazquez off of waivers on Sunday, per MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko. The 31-year-old was designated for assignment on Thursday after posting a 5.63 ERA in 56 1/3 innings pitched for the Red Sox in 2019. Per Kubatko, the O's view Velazquez more of a long reliever than as a starter. […]

Dellin Betances Unimpressive In Mets Debut

New York Mets relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder, Achilles) made his Grapefruit League and Mets debut on Saturday with unimpressive results. In 1/3 inning pitched, Betances threw 24 pitches, struck out one batter, walked two, and gave up a two-run single. Most worrisome, however, was the fact that Betances' fastball topped out at 90 mph. […]

Aroldis Chapman Makes Spring Debut

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman made his spring debut on Friday, tossing a scoreless inning with a strikeout. Chapman had been scheduled to pitch on Wednesday but unexpectedly had his debut pushed back with little explanation from the Yankees. Fortunately, the adjustment does not appear to have been related to Chapman’s health, as the […]

2020 Fantasy Baseball Busts - RotoBaller Staff Picks

As you prepare for fantasy baseball drafts in 2020, it's crucial that you avoid the dreaded bust who could sink your team. As we did with sleepers, our staff came together to share their thoughts on preseason ADP values, this time on their least favorite picks. While you've likely heard some of these names already […]