Dylan Moore Suffers Bone Bruise After Hit By Pitch

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dylan Moore (wrist) suffered a deep bone bruise after being hit by a pitch in the right wrist in Cactus League action on Tuesday. X-rays came back negative on his wrist. It's good news for a player trying to win a bench spot as a utility infielder and outfielder on the team's […]

Pirates Discussing Extensions For Joe Musgrove, Others

The Pittsburgh Pirates have approached starting pitcher Joe Musgrove, outfielder Bryan Reynolds, shortstop Kevin Newman and third base prospect Ke'Bryan Hayes about contract extensions, according to sources. Hayes, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has yet to play in the major leagues, so agreeing to a contract extension would ensure him a spot […]

Jazz Chisholm Optioned to Triple-A

The Miami Marlins optioned shortstop Jazz Chisholm to Triple-A. Chisholm was impressive this spring and has tons of upside, but he was never expected to make the team coming out of spring training. The Marlins also optioned first baseman Lewin Diaz and outfielder Jesus Sanchez to Triple-A. All three could be legitimate fantasy stars in […]

Brad Miller Back in the Lineup on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brad Miller (back) will return to the Grapefruit League lineup for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Miller missed about a week and a half due to tightness in his lower back, but the team never seemed overly concerned. Barring any further setbacks, Miller will be ready for Opening Day. […]

Mauricio Dubon Could Spend Time In Outfield

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Monday that middle infielder Mauricio Dubon could see "quite a bit" of time at center field, per NBCSports.com's Alex Pavlovic. The 25-year-old has seen time at second base, shortstop, center field, and third base this preseason. The Giants view him as a flexible option who can fill playing […]

2019 Busts Who'll Keep Junking it Up - Infielders

Nothing grinds a fantasy owner's gears quite like a bust. Well, maybe unpaid league dues, but busts are a close second. It doesn't feel good to stare at your lineup all-season and watch a high draft pick torpedo your team's chances at glory. Spurned owners tend to avoid the players who've burned them, but a […]

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 […]

Jorge Mateo Making Case For Second Base Job

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jorge Mateo had another solid game Monday night in the competition for the starting second base job. Mateo led off the game with a walk before swiping second and moving to third on an error. He would later score on a shallow sacrifice fly as he flashed the speed that once […]

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 […]

Francisco Lindor, Indians Suspend Contract Talks

The Cleveland Indians and star shortstop Francisco Lindor have suspended contract extension talks, Jason Lloyd of The Athletic reports. Lindor could still sign a deal with the Indians following the season but will focus on his on-field performance for the time being. "We had good conversations. We couldn't come up with an agreement," Lindor told […]

Niko Goodrum (1B/2B/SS/OF, DET) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~260-270 CURRENT ADP: ~284 overall ANALYSIS: Niko Goodrum is on pace to start the year as Detroit’s everyday shortstop, but has insane versatility that allows him to fill in wherever needed. Goodrum delivered a 12 home run/12 stolen base season in just 112 games last year, with 15/15 available on the cheap […]

Kevin Newman (2B/SS, PIT) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~170s CURRENT ADP: ~192 overall ANALYSIS: Kevin Newman didn't begin the 2019 season on most fantasy owners' radar, but by the year's end, he had cemented himself as an excellent middle-infield option. The 26-year-old slashed an impressive .308/.353/.446 as a rookie, with 12 home runs, 16 stolen bases, and respectable run production in […]

Luis Campusano-Bracero And Gabriel Arias Among Early Cuts

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano-Bracero and shortstop Gabriel Arias were two key prospects sent to minor league camp over the weekend. The club’s No. 4 and 8 prospects, respectively, Campusano and Arias weren’t expected to compete for a roster spot after getting a few weeks of work in big league camp. The 21-year-old Campusano […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Back In Friars Lineup

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (flu) is back in the lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Tatis will lead off after missing over a week of game action. The 21-year-old has just one hit and five strikeouts in 10 spring at-bats but it hasn’t affected his fantasy stock. Tatis lived up […]

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, […]

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 […]

J.P. Crawford Picks Up Two RBI On Sunday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a strikeout during the loss to the Giants on Sunday. The 25-year-old tripled in the top of the second, bringing in Carlos Gonzalez for a run before capping off the day with a ground out to second in the top of the sixth that […]

Bo Bichette Launches Second Homer This Spring

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette clubbed his second homer of the spring on Sunday, taking Phillies right-hander Vince Velasquez deep for a solo shot to the opposite field. The youngster is now 6-for-23 (.261) this spring but has picked it up lately, recording five hits in his last 10 at-bats. BIchette will leadoff for […]

Luis Urias Cleared To Face Live Pitching

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Luis Urias (hand) has been cleared to hit live pitching, MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports. The 22-year-old infielder has been limited in spring training as he recovers from surgery for a broken hamate bone in his left hand. Urias is hoping to start playing games by the end of the week. He will […]

Adalberto Mondesi Still On Schedule

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (shoulder) is still rehabilitating according to schedule, but there's still no set date on when he's expected to return to game action. It's also not clear if he'll be ready for Opening Day. Mondesi experienced some soreness late this week, and so the team had his surgeon come check […]

Late-Round Shortstops - Targets and Avoids in 2020

Once you reach the middle-to-late rounds of drafts, it would be smart to consider drafting some upside fliers that can provide a great return on value. You can take a risk or two on a variety of different players, including a prospect, forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even players with skills but have […]

2020 Shortstop Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Leagues

As the season draws near, we realize suddenly that it's draft season. There is a large portion of fantasy baseball busy with mock drafts, rankings, sleepers, and more mock drafts. The Dynasty community, on the other hand, is looking to continue their dominance, rebuild, or in a worst-case scenario, stick their hands up in frustration. […]

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 […]

Jon Berti (SS/3B/OF, MIA) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~240s CURRENT ADP: ~260 overall ANALYSIS: Until last season, Jon Berti seemed destined to be marked as a career minor leaguer, as he had never played above Triple-A in his first eight seasons. But those types of players can easily find their way into the mix in Miami, where Berti earned 256 […]

Domingo Leyba Receives 80-Game Suspension

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Domingo Leyba received an 80-game suspension on Friday after testing positive for Boldenone, which is in violation of the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. Leyba is ranked as the team's No. 30 prospect and has the skills to become a solid utility player for the Snakes at the major league level, but […]

Corey Seager (SS, LAD) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~120-130 CURRENT ADP: ~149 overall ANALYSIS: Corey Seager has entered his full, post-hype faze. Seager used to be the belle of the ball as the young SS primed to take off. He lost most of 2018 due to injury, and his 2019 suffered because of it. With few remaining believers, Seager's ADP is […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Unlikely To Return Until Next Week

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (flu) was back with the team on Thursday, but he's unlikely to return to Cactus League action until next week. Tatis has missed time this week with the illness, but he has plenty of time to recover before Opening Day. The shortstop phenom missed time with injuries last […]

MLB Spring Training Notebook - Injuries, Risers, Position Battles (3/6/20)

Welcome to the first edition of our Spring Training Notebook, 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 […]