Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Running It Back With Arizona

Outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. will re-sign with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a three-year deal. Gurriel can opt out after year two and there is a club option for a fourth year. The 30-year-old made his first All-Star appearance in 2023. Gurriel Jr. was part of a December 2022 trade, moving from the Toronto Blue Jays... Read More

2023 Fantasy Baseball Year-in-Review: Spencer Strider

At just 25 years old and with two outstanding seasons under his belt, Spencer Strider is already one of the most dominant pitchers in Major League Baseball. He's already breaking franchise records for the Braves and looking like a perennial Cy Young contender. He's also looking like one of the best steals of the 2020... Read More

Eduardo Rodriguez Agrees To Four-Year Deal With Diamondbacks

Free-agent left-handed starter Eduardo Rodriguez and the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a four-year contract for around $20 million per year on Wednesday night, pending a physical, according to sources familiar with the agreement. E-Rod became a free agent this winter after opting out of the final three years of his contract with the Detroit Tigers.... Read More

Diamondbacks Are Finalists To Land Eduardo Rodriguez

Free-agent left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez and the Arizona Diamondbacks have had advanced discussions about a multi-year contract, according to a source. No deal is finalized, but the reigning National League champions are among the finalists to sign him this week. It was reported earlier on Wednesday that E-Rod was down to two teams and that he... Read More

A Year to Forget: Fantasy Baseball Pitchers Who Will Rebound in 2024

Fantasy baseball managers drafted these pitchers in 2023 expecting them to deliver results, however, they underperformed expectations relative to their ADP. Due to their underwhelming seasons, scorned managers will cast them aside, avoiding them in drafts. As a result, they will see a discount in ADP going into 2024, but with bounce-back campaigns in order,... Read More

Pirates Sign Ali Sanchez To One-Year Deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent catcher Ali Sanchez to an undisclosed one-year major-league deal on Friday. The team also claimed right-hander Roddery Munoz off waivers from the Washington Nationals. Sanchez made his big-league debut in 2020 with the New York Mets but hasn't appeared in the majors since 2021 with the St. Louis Cardinals. The... Read More

2023 Fantasy Baseball Year-in-Review: Ronald Acuna Jr.

From the time Ronald Acuna Jr. burst onto the MLB scene in 2018 as a 20-year-old, he's shown that he had all the tools needed to put together an MVP-caliber season. In 2023, he finally was able to put it all together in order to bring home his first NL MVP award in unanimous fashion.... Read More

Austin Adams Signs One-Year Deal With Mets

Free-agent right-hander Austin Adams signed a one-year, major-league deal with the New York Mets on Thursday, according to a source. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Adams' 2023 season was cut short due to a fractured right ankle that he suffered in early August. The 32-year-old reliever wasn't all that good for the... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Arizona Fall League Wrap-Up for Jakob Marsee, Liam Hicks, Carson Spiers, more

That's a wrap! Congratulations to the Surprise Saguaros on their second consecutive Arizona Fall League (AFL) Championship, downing the Peoria Javelinas 6-5 in the final contest thanks to a four-run outburst in the fifth inning. Now that the final out has been recorded, we can take a look back at individual player performances to see... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Top 100 Prospects for 2024 First-Year Player Drafts (FYPD)

This year's draft has one of the most talented player groups in many years, and this offseason looks to have multiple major players come over from Japan and Korea. As a result, this year's first-year player drafts (FYPDs) in dynasty leagues will be some of the most interesting in many years. It's rare to have... Read More

Andres Chaparro Signs With Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed free-agent infielder Andres Chaparro to a minor-league deal on Wednesday. Chaparro has big power and hit 25 home runs and drove in 89 runs in 137 games in the New York Yankees organization with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in 2023. The 24-year-old slugger has the ability to play both third base and first... Read More

Eugenio Suarez Shipped To D-Backs In Three-Player Deal

The Seattle Mariners have traded third baseman Eugenio Suarez to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for right-handed pitcher Carlos Vargas and catcher Seby Zavala. The 32-year-old Suarez will be in the final season of a seven-year, $66 million contract in 2024, although the D-backs will hold a club option on the veteran for the 2025... Read More

Top 250 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospects Rankings (November 2023 Update)

Welcome back RotoBallers to the November update of our MLB team's dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings for the 2023 season. We've now entered the "dead" time of the season as far as major impact to lists is concerned. The players still playing in the Arizona Fall League and winter leagues can impact their views, but... Read More

Kyle Lewis Non-Tendered By Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks non-tendered outfielder Kyle Lewis on Friday, making him a free agent this offseason. Lewis, the former 11th overall pick by the Seattle Mariners in 2016, was looking like a future star when he won the American League Rookie of the Year in the shortened 2020 season by hitting .262 (54-for-206) with 11... Read More

Corbin Carroll Wins NL Rookie Of The Year Award

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll was unanimously named the 2023 National League Rookie of the Year on Monday. Carroll displayed his elite speed and surprising power for a player that stands at just 5-foot-10, 165 pounds on his way to helping the D-backs get all the way to the World Series this fall. The 23-year-old... Read More

Diamondbacks Showing Interest In Justin Turner

The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to upgrade at the third base position this offseason. The organization is reportedly expressing interest in veteran third baseman Justin Turner. The 38-year-old is coming off a surprisingly strong season with the Boston Red Sox in 2023. Turner slashed .276/.345/.455 with 23 homers and a career-high 96 RBI in 626... Read More

Do These Prospects Matter in Dynasty Baseball? AFL Week 6 - Kala'i Rosario, Grant Pauley, Damon Keith, Trystan Vierling, more!

The Arizona Fall League (AFL) heads into the playoffs this weekend and then will be done, ending one of the most exciting offseason leagues each season, especially in terms of evaluating players. This week will be the final evaluation of any players in the AFL. Next week, we'll have our last column of the season,... Read More

Early 2024 Fantasy Baseball ADP Analysis: Catcher, 1st Base, and 2nd Base

Remember years ago when you'd have to wait until at least January to draft? Not anymore. When one season ends, another begins. We live in a time where sites like NFBC and Fantrax allow you to draft for the following season as early as October, and many of us degenerates take advantage of that. For... Read More

Diamondbacks Decline Mark Melancon's 2024 Option

The Arizona Diamondbacks declined their $5 million mutual option for the 2024 season on right-hander Mark Melancon (shoulder) over the weekend. Instead, Arizona will give Melancon a $2 million buyout as he hits the open market this offseason. The move was entirely expected, as the 38-year-old right-handed veteran reliever missed all of 2023 due to... Read More

Evan Longoria Back In World Series Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Evan Longoria is back at third base and is hitting eighth in Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi as the D-backs look to stave off elimination. Emmanuel Rivera will return to the bench after starting at the hot corner in Game... Read More

Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? AFL Week 5: Jacob Hurtubise, A.J. Vukovich, Darius Vines, Carson Spiers

The Arizona Fall League (AFL) heads into a showcase weekend this week as the league's Fall Stars game will be held Sunday after the Home Run Derby is held on Saturday. That will leave just three regular season games in the season once that showcase weekend is complete. Also, this coming weekend will be First... Read More

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 11/1/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday and Happy November baseball, RotoBallers! It's Game 5 of the World Series tonight, and today is my final baseball DFS article of the year. Hopefully, I've helped more than hurt your DFS prospects in 2023, and I'm already looking forward to the... Read More

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (11/1/23)

Yesterday was very interesting in the World Series as we saw Adolis Garcia and Max Scherzer get taken off the roster because of injuries. One had to think that would be a giant blow to the Rangers with Andrew Heaney on the mound. They responded by scoring 11 runs and commanding a 3-1 lead. Will... Read More

Emmanuel Rivera Starting Over Evan Longoria In Game 4

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Evan Longoria will retreat to the bench for Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday against the visiting Texas Rangers. Instead, Emmanuel Rivera will start at the hot corner and bat eighth against Rangers left-hander Andrew Heaney. Rivera has gone 2-for-2 with a double, two RBI, a walk and two... Read More

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (10/31/23)

What a World Series MLB has provided us. I will be the first to admit I was not excited to watch these two teams duke it out, but this has been a great battle so far. With the Rangers leading the series 2-1, the Diamondbacks are in a must-win spot in game four to tie... Read More

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Tuesday, October 31, 2023. The 2023 MLB World Series is underway here at RotoBaller, and we have you covered with some terrific plays from our friends over at PrizePicks. PrizePicks is a great DFS fantasy picks site where you can choose to select plays in terms... Read More

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/31/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday and Happy Halloween, RotoBallers! It's Game 4 of the World Series, where Texas leads Arizona by two games to one. The Rangers will throw Andrew Heaney on the mound. Meanwhile, it's looking like a bullpen game for the Diamondbacks. Today's action starts... Read More

Joe Mantiply To Start For Arizona In Game 4 Of World Series

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Joe Mantiply will get the "start" for Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday against the visiting Texas Rangers. He'll be opposed by left-hander Andrew Heaney. Mantiply will merely be serving as the opener in what is expected to be a bullpen game for the Diamondbacks as they look to even... Read More

Diamondbacks Claim Chris Rodriguez Off Waivers

The Arizona Diamondbacks claimed right-hander Chris Rodriguez off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, according to sources. The 25-year-old reliever hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2021 but has a live arm and a 3.64 ERA in 15 major-league appearances with the Angels, with all of them coming in 2021. The 25-year-old... Read More

Brandon Pfaadt Starting Game 3 Of World Series

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie right-hander Brandon Pfaadt is starting Game 3 of the World Series on Monday against the Texas Rangers. Pfaadt had a 5.72 ERA during the regular season in 19 games (18 starts), but he's peaking in his first postseason and has allowed only two runs in his last three playoff starts. The 25-year-old... Read More