Biggest Risers and Fallers of 2019 - Relief Pitchers

Welcome back, RotoBallers. I have to admit, I just wrote 3000 words on relief pitchers so forgive me if I get a little brief with the intro and just allow you to jump into the meat. In this article, I look at 10 relievers whose value skyrocketed or plummeted in the 2019 fantasy season, spend […]

Dodgers Won't Deal Gavin Lux To Land Mookie Betts

The Los Angeles Dodgers will not trade shortstop prospect Gavin Lux (baseball's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline) in order to land Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts, but they are willing to deal outfielder Alex Verdugo. The depth that the Dodgers have in their minor league system is why they are a serious contender […]

2020 First Base Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Leagues

We're not far from the start of spring training and draft season is almost afoot! In re-draft leagues, a ton of preparation and research goes into building a new squad for 2020. Dynasty owners scoff at this because they already have their core players established. The question then becomes of relative value. Who is still […]

Red Sox Re-Sign Mitch Moreland

The Boston Red Sox re-signed first baseman Mitch Moreland to a one-year, $3 million deal on Tuesday, according to a major league source. The deal includes a $3 million club option for the 2021 season that includes a $500,000 buyout. Pitcher Denyi Reyes was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Moreland, a two-time Gold […]

Red Sox Serious About Moving Mookie Betts

There is a sense that the Boston Red Sox are more serious than ever about trading outfielder Mookie Betts, and rival teams are starting to think that it might actually happen. The Dodgers and Padres are the two teams most publicly linked to Betts, although there's no sense that one team is the favorite. Boston […]

Early 2020 ADP Reflections - Third Base

When a baseball season ends, the following season can’t come here soon enough for some fans, myself included. We start thinking about what we want to see from some players, which includes letdowns, bounce-backs, and even young prospects. Instead of letting them bounce off the brain walls, let’s put these musings into digits. This includes […]

Padres Discussing Names In Potential Mookie Betts Trade

The San Diego Padres are willing to send two young major leaguers and at least one prospect to Boston along with outfielder Wil Myers in exchange for Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts, according to multiple sources speaking on condition of anonymity. But in order for the Padres to take on Betts' $27 million salary […]

Andrew Cashner An Option For Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles are considering starting pitcher Andrew Cashner as they look for a veteran presence in their rotation this offseason. Cashner made 17 starts for the O's in 2019 before being traded to the Red Sox, where he fell apart in 25 outings (six starts) to close out the season. The veteran right-hander was […]

Mets Add Eduardo Nunez

The New York Mets signed infielder Eduardo Nunez to a minor league deal on Saturday, according to a source. The 32-year-old will be a non-roster invite to spring training. The 10-year veteran debuted with the Yankees in 2010 and spent the last three seasons with the Red Sox. Nunez has been a key utility player […]

Early Mock Draft Analysis: MLB Mixed Leagues

Don't tell us it's not draft season yet! Truth be told, the RotoBaller crew was already planning a mock draft days after the World Series ended. As it turns out, we decided to wait until some free agent moves were made and settled for a slow draft that began shortly after the Winter Meetings. We […]

Top 250 Prospects for 2020 Dynasty Leagues

It’s hard to believe it’s that time again. Major League Baseball’s spring training is just weeks away now, which means it's also fantasy baseball season. This year at RotoBaller, we’re rolling out even more in-depth prospect coverage — starting with a ranking of the Top 250 prospects for dynasty leagues. That’s right. Not 100. Not […]

Padres Discussing Mookie Betts Trade

The San Diego Padres have discussed a trade centered around Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts, according to sources. The Padres have significant prospect talent that they could send to Boston in exchange for the All-Star outfielder, and Boston would also receive outfielder Wil Myers in such a swap. Betts has been mentioned as a […]

2020 Saves+Holds Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Mixed Leagues

To any reader who thinks they don't have a voice here at RotoBaller, let it be known that this article came from a simple Reddit comment about how those seeking Saves+Holds reliever ranks were often overlooked. Poof, and here we are. Allow me, Nick Mariano, 2018's most accurate draft expert and sharer of names with […]

Blue Jays Interested In Brock Holt

The Toronto Blue Jays have shown interest in infielder Brock Holt, according to sources. The Reds have been involved with Holt as well. It's unlikely that Holt will return to the Red Sox after they signed Jose Peraza for their infield. The 31-year-old can play second base, outfield and third base, and he hit .297/.369/.402 […]

Dustin Pedroia Suffers Serious Setback

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) suffered what sources are calling a significant setback with his left knee. Pedroia is discussing his options with his family, agents and the Red Sox, and his availability for spring training is questionable. The 36-year-old has played in a combined nine games the last two seasons because […]

2020 Offseason Starting Pitcher Rankings (Part 3) - Fantasy Baseball Mixed Leagues

We continue with our analysis of the early 2020 fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings by looking at the middle tiers. To read part one, click right here, or right here for part two. After a record-setting year for offense and a sense among the industry that 2020 likely won't be dramatically different, being able to […]

Early 2020 ADP Reflections - Shortstop

When a baseball season ends, the following season can’t come here soon enough for some fans, myself included. We start thinking about what we want to see from some players, which includes letdowns, bounce-backs, and even young prospects. Instead of letting them bounce off the brain walls, let’s put these musings into digits. This includes […]

Using xwOBA to Identify Breakout Pitchers

Heading into a new baseball season, fantasy owners are looking for any leg up on our competition. We turn over stones looking for any stat or training report that might suggest a breakout that few others can see coming. I’m not here to promise some groundbreaking stat, but I do believe that Expected Weighted On-base Average […]

Biggest Outfield Risers/Fallers of 2020

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season as well as the beginning of Fantasy Baseball Prep season! It may seem like the 2020 fantasy baseball season just ended, but the 2021 season will be here before we know it. Now is as good a time as ever to start thinking about your new draft […]

How To Win Your Fantasy Baseball Leagues on Draft Day

I hate intros. Nobody takes the time to read these things. I could say whatever I wanted and it would literally pass zero sets of eyes. Watch.... I have hemorrhoids! See? No one. But in the rare occasion that one of you sad saps does in fact read this paragraph before jumping to the meat […]

Don't Doubt Mike Trout: Why He's Still #1

It has become fashionable for fantasy owners to suggest that perhaps this is the year that Mike Trout should be supplanted as the consensus first overall draft pick. Not one, but two other players - Ronald Acuna and Christian Yelich - are being regularly selected in early NFBC drafts ahead of the 28-year-old Trout, who […]

Mookie Betts Sets Arbitration Record

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a record-breaking, one-year, $27 million deal, according to a source. The amount breaks the record set by Nolan Arenado last year of $26 million. Boston also reached one-year deals with outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. ($11 million) and relievers Brandon Workman ($3.5 […]

Matt Barnes Avoids Arbitration

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $3.1 million deal, according to a source. The 29-year-old reliever had a 3.78 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 110 strikeouts over 64 1/3 innings in 70 outings for the BoSox in 2019. He also recorded a career-high four saves […]

Mitch Moreland Could Return To Boston

Once considered a long shot to re-sign with the Boston Red Sox, it's looking more likely that first baseman Mitch Moreland will return. Sam Travis is now off the 40-man roster, and only Michael Chavis and Bobby Dalbec are capable of playing first base, but both of them are right-handed bats on a team loaded […]

2020 Early Bullpen Outlooks - A.L. East

Welcome to 2020, fantasy friends. With football season winding down and basketball and hockey in full swing, it's time to start thinking about the 2020 baseball season. Free agency has been a little more front-loaded this season, leaving fewer questions about rosters heading into Spring Training. Still, there will be changes between now and Opening […]

Top 570: Early Fantasy Baseball Tiered Rankings (January)

Welcome back RotoBallers, and Happy New Year! Below you will find our staff's early 2020 fantasy baseball tiered rankings (top 570) for mixed leagues. In case you missed it, you can also see our tiered positional rankings and position-by-position analysis breakdowns as well. Four of our lead fantasy baseball analysts - Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Riley Mrack and Nicklaus Gaut - have analyzed the […]

Dodgers Discussing Mookie Betts

The Los Angeles Dodgers negotiations with the Boston Red Sox about outfielder Mookie Betts have become at least as frequent as their talks with the Cleveland Indians about shortstop Francisco Lindor, according to sources. The Indians want infield prospect Gavin Lux to be part of a Lindor trade, but the Dodgers have refused to include […]

2020 Offseason Starting Pitcher Rankings (Part 1) - Fantasy Baseball Mixed Leagues

It's never too early to start looking ahead to the next baseball season, so here we deliver our 2020 rankings to those of you looking to scratch your fantasy itch. Today we are bringing you part one of our 2020 starting pitcher rankings and analysis - you can read part two here. We know you're […]

2020 Offseason Starting Pitcher Rankings (Part 2) - Fantasy Baseball Mixed Leagues

We continue with our analysis of the early 2020 fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings by looking at the middle tiers. To read part one, click right here. After a record-setting year for offense and a sense among the industry that 2020 likely won't be dramatically different, being able to navigate the ever-murkier waters of starting […]

2020 Closer / Relief Pitcher Offseason Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Mixed Leagues

It's never too early to start looking ahead to the next baseball season, so here we deliver our 2020 rankings to those of you looking to scratch your fantasy itch. Whether you're searching for a reprieve from a long fantasy football season or you're getting a head start on next year's keeper selections, RotoBaller has […]