Shelby Miller Completes Successful Bullpen Session

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Shelby Miller (elbow) completed his fifth bullpen session of the spring on Tuesday afternoon. Miller threw 35 pitches during the session, which included breaking balls for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery. Nothing has changed in his timetable, and he should remain out until around the All-Star break. Miller is […]

Brad Boxberger Named Diamondbacks Closer

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Brad Boxberger has officially been named the closer by manager Torey Lovullo. The announcement ends a three-man competition between Boxberger, Archie Bradley and Yoshihisa Hirano. Boxberger last closed for the Rays in 2015, notching 41 saves in 69 games. With the D'Backs looking like a playoff team again, Boxberger will have plenty […]

David Peralta Dealing With Hand Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta was scratched from Monday's game due to a hand injury. There has not been any further info on the injury, but there doesn't seem to be anything to be concerned about. More info will be released following the game.

Brad Boxberger, Archie Bradley Still Battling for Closer Role

Arizona Diamondbacks relievers Brad Boxberger and Archie Bradley are still in the middle of their battle for the closer role. Boxberger has been much better this spring, posting a 1.80 ERA compared to a 4.32 ERA for Bradley. Manager Torey Lovullo says he is not ready to name the closer, as he still needs to […]

Chris Herrmann Released From Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have released catcher Chris Herrmann from the roster. Herrmann was in a platoon with Jeff Mathis last season, hitting 10 home runs with 27 RBI in 256 plate appearances. With the signing of Alex Avila, there was no need for the D'Backs to hold a third catcher on the roster. Herrmann does […]

Steven Souza Will Begin Year On Disabled List

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza will begin the season on the disabled list due to a strained right pectoral muscle. Initial estimates have Souza being out of commission until mid-May. Knowing that he will miss almost two months of the season puts a damper on his draft stock. When he returns, Souza should regain his […]

Ketel Marte Inks Five-Year Extension With D'Backs

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte is officially part of the Diamondbacks future infield after signing a five-year, $24 million extension with the team on Monday. The contract includes two option years worth $22 million, bringing the total possible contract to seven years and $46 million. Marte has settled in as the team's starting second baseman as […]

Yasmany Tomas Optioned to Triple-A Reno

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Yasmany Tomas has officially been optioned to Triple-A Reno. There was hope that the Cuban slugger could make the team due to Steven Souza's injury, but manager Torey Lovullo once again emphasized the team's focus on defense, meaning Tomas had no place on the roster behind A.J. Pollock, David Peralta, Jarrod Dyson, […]

Paul Goldschmidt OK After Being Struck by Pitch

With so many injuries happening this spring, the last thing Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt's owners wanted to hear was that he was hit by a pitch. Fortunately for the Diamondbacks first baseman, the pitch to the helmet didn't result in a serious injury. It was a scary moment for the D'Backs, but Goldschmidt was […]

Robbie Ray Set To Start Second Game Of The Season

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray is slated to start the second game of the season. With the injury to Zack Greinke (groin), the Diamondbacks have had to re-shuffle their rotation, putting Patrick Corbin on Opening Day, with Greinke likely sliding to third in the rotation. Having Ray pitch the second game allows him to maintain […]

Bust Candidates for 2018 Fantasy Baseball: First Base

When drafting first basemen to your fantasy baseball team, you typically find power hitters who can contribute to your squad. Drafting the wrong players could set your team back in the HR, RBI, or even the wOBA category. That's why we're here, to prevent such a catastrophe from happening. Before you add these sluggers to […]

2018 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values - NL Starting Pitchers

If you've been following along with this series over the last week or so, you've heard my spiel about sleeper being a slippery term. "Values" feels more precise. It would come as a shock if you hadn't heard of any of the guys we're going to be discussing today. All we're trying to do here […]

ADP Sleepers and Busts: First Basemen

This is the time of year when most average draft positions are generally appropriate and reasonable. We’re quickly approaching Opening Day and most players are sitting right where they should be, but there are a few value opportunities that look too good to pass up. At the same time, however, a few guys are still […]

Daniel Robertson Will Play Sunday, Ready For Opening Day

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Daniel Robertson (hand) will be back to play Sunday. His batting gloves will be fitted with protective pads on Saturday. This will leave him ready for Opening Day. His quick return is a bigger deal for the real-life ballclub than it is for fantasy. He is not a premier player in […]

Patrick Corbin To Start Opening Day

Patrick Corbin will be the starter when the Diamondbacks open their season against the Rockies on March 29th. Normally Corbin would be the fourth starter in the rotation but the spring schedule and injury to Zack Greinke allows Corbin's next start to line up with Opening Day. Corbin made marked improvements in the second half […]

Yasmany Tomas May Be Optioned

The Diamondbacks are considering optioning outfielder Yasmany Tomas. Sources say that Tomas getting optioned is the likely outcome of the situation. With the recent acquisition of Steven Souza and Jarrod Dyson Tomas has been moved way back on the D'Backs depth chart. Even with Souza being out until mid-May, there has been little talk of […]

Shortstop H2H Points Rankings - March Update

Welcome back RotoBallers. With the MLB season a little more than a week away, it's time to update our rankings and analysis to account for injuries, free agent signings, spring training risers/fallers and more. We continue our updated March rankings today with the shortstop position. Bill Dubiel breaks down each tier and provides analysis for which players might be […]

Updated Outfield Rankings - 2018 Fantasy Baseball

Welcome back RotoBallers. With the MLB season a little more than a week away, it's time to update our rankings and analysis to account for injuries, free agent signings, spring training risers/fallers and more. We continue our updated March rankings today with the outfield position. Bill Dubiel breaks down each tier and provides analysis for which players might be […]

Jarrod Dyson To Be Main Beneficiary Of Steven Souza Injury

Diamondback's outfielder Jarrod Dyson is likely to receive to majority of the starts in the outfield in the absence of Steven Souza. With Souza likely to be out until mid-May, Dyson has over a month to establish himself as the main replacement, where he will compete with Chris Owings and Yasmany Tomas. He won't be […]

Taijuan Walker Strikes Out Seven In Thursday's Spring Outing

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taijuan Walker gave up three runs on eight hits across 5 2/3 innings in Thursdays loss to the White Sox. Despite the mediocre results, Walker managed to strike out seven batters. Walker was pleased with how he was able to locate his fastball, and was encouraged with his overall control. Walker is […]

Updated Starting Pitcher Rankings - 2018 Fantasy Baseball

We are just days away from the regular season, so the crack staff at RotoBaller has updated their rankings one last time. We continue our review of the March update with a look at the starting pitcher ranks. Aces are drawing early attention, while numerous values still remain toward the end of fantasy drafts. Whether you […]

Steven Souza Likely To Start Season On Disabled List

Updating previous reports, the MRI performed on Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza has confirmed that he suffered a right pectoral strain while diving for a ball during Wednesday's cactus league game. Manager Torey Lovullo says Souza is likely to begin the year on the DL. No information was given about the length of the DL stint. […]

David Peralta (OF, ARI) - 2018 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers & Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~215 CURRENT ADP: 249 ANALYSIS: Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta had a better 2017 than 2016 and it started with his health. He was able to stay on the field for 577 plate appearances. Peralta’s last successful season was in 2015 and he did his best impersonation of those stats during 2017. He had […]

Archie Bradley (RP, ARI) - 2018 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers & Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~165 CURRENT ADP:  190 ANALYSIS: Does anyone really expect Brad Boxberger to take the closer role away from Bradley? In Bradley, we’re talking about a guy who, after a move to pitching full-time in 2017, posted a 1.73 ERA, 1.041 WHIP, and a 9.7 K/9. His ERA was better than all but seven relief pitchers […]

Steven Souza Suffers Shoulder Strain Wednesday Night

Updating a previous report, Steven Souza suffered a right shoulder strain on Wednesday night while attempting to make a diving catch. Souza was in a lot of discomfort, but walked off the field under his own power. Manager Torey Lovullo doesn't seem too worried, stating that the Diamondbacks are "built" for situations like this. Souza […]

Relief Pitcher H2H Points Rankings - March Update

With the regular season, also known as the fantasy season, just a few weeks away, it's time for the RotoBaller staff to update our points rankings one last time. We end our review of the March update with a look at the bullpen for the relief pitcher position. While there is a lot of talent […]

Outfield H2H Points Rankings - March Update

Welcome back RotoBallers. With the MLB season just a few days away, it's time to update our rankings and analysis to account for injuries, free agent signings, spring training risers/fallers and more. We continue our updated March rankings today with the outfield position. I, Nick Mariano, will break down each tier and provides analysis for which […]

2018 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values - NL Outfielders

There are many paths to success in fantasy baseball, but one of the simplest is to nail your draft. To do that, you need to find productive players with low price tags. Doing so carries the added benefit of bragging rights. Who doesn't love paying peanuts for the next big star and then getting to […]

Starting Pitcher H2H Points Rankings - March Update

We are getting closer and closer to the first pitch of the 2018 MLB season. Spring training is in full swing which means we are right in the thick of draft season. Below you will find our updated head-to-head points league rankings for starting pitchers. In this article, I will be discussing the updates to […]

Steven Souza Leaves Game With Apparent Shoulder Injury

Steven Souza left Wednesday's game with an injury after attempting to make a diving catch. Before walking off the field with the trainers, Souza appeared to be in a lot of pain, favouring his right shoulder. There's been no official word on the nature of the injury just yet, bur more information should be made […]