Reds Checking In On Zack Greinke

The Cincinnati Reds have checked in on Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke and the possibility of a trade, according to a source. However, Greinke has a partial no-trade clause and the Reds are on his list. Greinke was still solid in 2018, going 15-11 with a 3.21 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 8.6 K/9 over […]

Patrick Corbin Meets With Nationals

Free-agent starting pitcher Patrick Corbin met with the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The most sought after free-agent starter is making the rounds and is highly coveted by most teams this winter. The left-hander was a fantasy ace in 2018 by going 11-7 with a 3.15 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 246 strikeouts in 33 starts. Washington's […]

Patrick Corbin To Meet With Yankees Thursday

Free-agent starting pitcher Patrick Corbin will meet with the Yankees on Thursday. There are no plans for him to meet with the Mets as of now, however. The Yankees were always believed to be one of Corbin's biggest suitors this offseason, so this comes as no surprise. The American League and the AL East wouldn't […]

RotoBaller Early Mock Draft Analysis (Rounds 3-10)

A group of 10 RotoBaller fantasy baseball experts recently came together to conduct a slow mock draft for the 2019 season. Was it way too early? That all depends on who is asking. But with it complete, we can start to look at where players ended up on the board. This is the first staff […]

RotoBaller Early Mock Draft Analysis (Rounds 1-2)

I know what you are probably thinking as you click this link, who is doing fantasy baseball drafts in October and November?! Well, the answer to that is 10 Rotoballer Fantasy Baseball enthusiasts who are already longing for the long hot days of summer and the return of everyday baseball. This is the first of […]

Patrick Corbin Meeting With Phillies

Free-agent starting pitcher Patrick Corbin is meeting with the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. A high-end starting pitcher is high on the team's wish list, and Corbin is the most attractive starter on the free-agent market this offseason. The left-hander went 11-7 with a 3.15 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 246 strikeouts in 200 innings for the […]

Phillies Discussing Paul Goldschmidt

The Philadelphia Phillies have discussed trading for Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. A source said the two teams discussed a package that would've included starting pitcher Zach Eflin and several young players, but it fell apart when the Phillies tried to add first baseman Carlos Santana. Philly is prepared to sign both free-agent outfielder […]

Busts and Disappointments - 2018 Year-in-Review

Love ‘em or hate ‘em (and you probably hate ‘em), busts are a huge part of fantasy baseball. While it’s fun to gush over all the new breakout stars of 2018, we also need to reflect on the players that made us want to pull our hair out last season. Highly-drafted busts can be season […]

Rangers Agree With Jeff Mathis

The Texas Rangers agreed on a two-year deal, pending a physical, with free-agent catcher Jeff Mathis on Thursday, according to sources. Mathis will be 36 years old next year and hit just .200 with a .544 OPS in 218 plate appearances with the Diamondbacks in 2018. His defense is his calling card, so he shouldn't […]

Zack Greinke May Be Available In Trade

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke could be available in a trade this winter. With Arizona likely to lose outfielder A.J. Pollock and starting pitcher Patrick Corbin in free agency, they may be looking to rebuild. Greinke had another fine year in 2018, but he will be difficult to trade because of the money still […]

White Sox Have Interest In Patrick Corbin, J.A. Happ

The Chicago White Sox are active in the starting pitching market and have interest in free-agent starting pitchers Patrick Corbin and J.A. Happ, among others, according to sources. Reynaldo Lopez is the team's only current pitcher that threw 50-plus innings with a sub-4.00 ERA in 2018. It's fair to say the rebuilding White Sox have […]

Diamondbacks Willing To Listen on Paul Goldschmidt, Zack Greinke

The Arizona Diamondbacks are willing to listen to trade offers on anyone this winter, including first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and starting pitcher Zack Greinke. However, one rival thinks a Goldschmidt trade would be remote. Another rival thought the Diamondbacks would have to pay roughly one-third of Greinke's $34 million salary to trade him. Arizona will […]

Save Fallers: 2018 MLB Season Recap

The 2018 season has now come and gone (so sad!), so it is now time to dive into trends and projections for next season! A tough statistic to find trends on is saves, as a lot of success for closers comes from success from teams. There are also a lot of bullpens by committee these […]

R+RBI Fallers: 2018 MLB Season Recap

The 2018 season has now come and gone (so sad!), so it is now time to dive into trends and projections for next season! Run production, that is R+RBI, is a key trend to monitor, as there are tight correlations to both slugging percentage and on base percentage with the respective numbers. Let's start with […]

Save Risers: 2018 MLB Season Recap

The 2018 season has now come and gone (so sad!), so it is now time to dive into trends and projections for next season! A tough statistic to find trends on is saves, as a lot of success for closers comes from success from teams. There are also a lot of bullpens by committee these […]

A.J. Pollock, Patrick Corbin Will Receive Qualifying Offers

The Arizona Diamondbacks plan to extend $17.9 million qualifying offers to free-agent outfielder A.J. Pollock and starting pitcher Patrick Corbin. With both players expected to depart in free agency, it'll allow the Snakes to receive draft-pick compensation for them. Pollock is an injury risk in fantasy, but he has shown an impressive mix of power […]

Yasmany Tomas Won't Opt Out

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Yasmany Tomas will not opt out of his deal and is set to make $15.5 million in 2019 and $17 million in 2020. Tomas is a defensive liability that spent all of the 2018 season with Triple-A Reno, where he hit .262/.280/.465 with 14 home runs and 65 RBI in 106 games. […]

Sell-High Now! Dynasty Players Due for Decline

As the World Series, and therefore the 2018 season as a whole, comes to an end, fantasy owners can begin to plan their 2019 seasons. For owners in dynasty and keeper leagues, this is the time to rate and review players, move on from some, and double down on others. This article will help start […]

Diamondbacks Exercise Paul Goldschmidt's Option

The Arizona Diamondbacks exercised first baseman Paul Goldschmidt's $14.5 million option for the 2019 season on Monday. Goldschmidt was uncharacteristically quiet in the first half this year but picked it up in the second half to finish with Goldschmidt-like numbers. The 31-year-old hit a solid .290/.389/.533 with 33 home runs, 83 RBI, 95 runs scored […]

Ketel Marte Is An Option To Play Center Field

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is an option to move to center field next year if A.J. Pollock departs in free agency, which is expected. In that scenario, Marte moving to the outfield would open up second base duties on a daily basis for Eduardo Escobar, who signed a three-year deal on Monday. Marte […]

Diamondbacks Re-Sign Eduardo Escobar To Three-Year Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks re-signed infielder Eduardo Escobar to a three-year, $21 million deal on Monday. The 29-year-old was acquired by Arizona in July and helped fill in at third base for the injured Jake Lamb, hitting .268/.327/.444 in 54 games. Lamb is expected to be healthy for spring training, but Escobar also gives the team […]

2018 RotoBaller MLB Challenge - And The RT Sports Winner Is...

What a season, RotoBallers. Fantasy baseball is always a fun, interesting, and long season - filled with injuries, breakout players, and different strategies. It takes stamina and endurance to win the six month marathon, and we're here today to recognize those who pulled it off. With 312 teams competing to be crowned champ of the […]

Yankees Expected To Pursue Patrick Corbin

The New York Yankees are expected to pursue Arizona Diamondbacks impending free-agent starting pitcher Patrick Corbin this winter, according to sources. Yankees impending free-agent starters J.A. Happ and CC Sabathia will be under consideration, too. Corbin was one of the league's best left-handed starters in 2018 and finished third in the National League with 246 […]

Brad Ziegler Announces Retirement

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Brad Ziegler announced his retirement from baseball on Wednesday. The veteran sidearmer turned 39 on Wednesday and finished 2018 with a 3.91 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 10 saves and a 6.1 K/9 over a career-high 82 appearances (73 2/3 innings). He'll finish his 11-year career with a 2.75 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 105 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (10/2/18-10/3/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We're onto the Wildcard games! Is there anything better than postseason baseball? I can personally think of a few things, but not many! There are two games - one tonight and one Wednesday. I'll be outlining players from both games, as that is the slate we will be attacking! In this article, I will be […]

Paul Goldschmidt Will Sit Out on Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres. It appears that this is just a routine day off for Goldschmidt. He'll likely be back in the lineup for Sunday's contest. Daniel Descalso will play first base and bat fifth versus righty Jacob […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/29/18): MLB DFS Lineups

Tonight's featured slate starts at 7:05 pm eastern and covers nine games. We've also a turbo slate at 8:05 pm and a late slate at 9:07 pm. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 9/29/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite […]

Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers (9/24 - 9/30)

Welcome back, RotoBallers. For those of you still playing - we're here to try and help with your  lineup decisions, and of course bring him those championship trophies! I'm filling in for the regular @Roto_Dubs this week, as he has "real life" stuff to attend to. For those who aren't familiar, this is our fifth year now […]

Ketel Marte Will Lead Off Again on Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte will lead off and play second base versus lefty Eric Lauer on Friday. This will be the second game in a row that Marte will be leading off for the D-Backs. Marte is hitting .311/.379/.548 with seven home runs and 25 RBI off left-handed pitching this season. He should be […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/28/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

The final Friday of the regular season - I can't believe we're really here. The seasons always seems to fly by, but this one in particular seemed lightning quick. Anywho, we have a lovely 13 game Main slate on deck for tonight with a handful of intriguing pitching options. In this article, I will be […]