Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Preseason)

Hello everyone, and welcome to my weekly Top-30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies! In this series, I will be going over the top prospects in baseball and discussing which ones figure to have an impact for the rest of this fantasy baseball season. This might be one of the most star studded prospect lists to […]

Cody Allen Pitches Well in Spring Training

Cleveland Indians closer Cody Allen pitched well in Cactus League play, posting a 1.13 ERA and 12 strikeouts in eight innings of work. He allowed just two hits all spring. Allen will resume his role as closer for a team sure to win plenty of games. He has nice strikeout upside, too, and belongs a […]

Andrew Miller Slumps Through Spring Training

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller had a rough Spring Training, posting a 7.71 ERA in seven innings pitched. It's a small sample size, of course, and Miller has enough of a track record to show that these Cactus League stats are absolutely nothing to worry about. He will continue his role as Cleveland's Swiss […]

Corey Kluber Pitches Well in the Cactus League

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber pitched well all spring, ending his Cactus League season with four wins, a 2.29 ERA, and 25 strikeouts in 19 2/3 innings. Not that Kluber needed to prove anything, but he showed that he remains a top-tier starting pitcher and someone who should again compete for the American League […]

Bradley Zimmer Struggles in Cactus League Play

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer had a hard time in Cactus League play this spring, posting a slash line of .220/.304/.420 with three home runs and four RBI. Zimmer won't hit for a high average, but he has plenty of power and speed, which makes him an interesting fantasy asset in mixed leagues.

Francisco Lindor Struggles a Bit Through Spring

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor struggled a bit in Cactus League play this season, slashing just .231/.282/.538. He showed good pop, hitting five home runs and driving in 12, but wasn't getting on base at the clip he's used to. Still, it's not a concern at all with Lindor, one of the best shortstops in […]

Jason Kipnis Had an Excellent Spring

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis had a very strong spring, slashing .346/.424/.769 in 19 Cactus League games. He also swatted six home runs and drove in 12 runs. Kipnis struggled for most of last season with inconsistency and injury issues, but he looks healthy this spring and might be ready to be back near […]

Yan Gomes Completes a Strong Cactus League Season

Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes finished up a strong Spring Training, finishing with a .348/.423/.652 slash line. He hit three home runs and drove in 15 in 18 games. Gomes isn't exactly known for his bat, but if he can keep his hot spring going into the season, he could hold off some of the […]

Trevor Bauer Finishes Spring With a Strong Start

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer finished his spring with a strong start, pitching five innings, allowing just one run on three hits while striking out seven. Bauer had an inconsistent Cactus League but showed his upside with plenty of strikeouts. He still has the upside he's always had, but Bauer, as usual, comes with […]

Post-Hype Middle Infielders Set to Break Out in 2018

Scouting prospects who will be future big-league stars is an inexact science. Middle infielders can be hard to project because defense often outweighs offense at those positions. For every player who went on to become a superstar right away like Corey Seager or Francisco Lindor, there’s another one who never panned out like Dustin Ackley […]

Deeper NL Starting Pitcher Sleepers - Undervalued ADPs

Nothing helps deepen a fantasy rotation like scooping up late-round values. Having a few sleepers in your back pocket allows for a heavier investment in hitting earlier in the draft, and gives you some names to target once the player pool gets thin. For those who love to do last-minute drafts, start their league a […]

Later-Age Fantasy Breakouts for 2018

Common wisdom used to suggest that a hitter’s true prime was his age-27 season, but in recent times that seems to have shifted to a younger age as more and more players break into the league earlier. That said, we’ve still seen our fair share of late breakouts over the last number of years, with […]

Connor McEleney’s 2018 Bold Predictions

Bold predictions aren't meant to be taken too seriously, but all of these are plausible in my mind. They’re bold and hot take-esque, but I really believe that all ten of these predictions could come true. Let's wrap up RotoBaller's bold predictions series for 2018 as we prepare for first pitches across the country.Be sure […]

Jose Ramirez Says He's OK

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (finger) tweeted "I'm OK" after Tuesday's spring training game. Ramirez was forced to leave the game with a laceration to his left middle finger, putting his Opening Day availability slightly in doubt. Ramirez's tweet doesn't necessarily mean he'll play on Opening Day, but it's certainly a good sign that he won't […]

Rob Refsnyder Traded to the Rays

The Cleveland Indians traded outfielder Rob Refsnyder to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations. The move was made necessary when the club acquired left-handed relief pitcher Jack Leathersich off waivers from the Pirates. Refsnyder was hoping to make the Cleveland Opening Day roster as a reserve, but he struggled mightily in Cactus […]

Cleveland Signs Adam Rosales

The Cleveland Indians signed free-agent infielder Adam Rosales to a minor league contract. Rosales was with the Philadelphia Phillies for most of spring training, but was cut last week. He'll provide depth at Triple-A Columbus for now but should see work as a utility infielder in the major leagues at some point this season. He's […]

Jordan Milbrath Returned to Cleveland

The Pittsburgh Pirates returned Rule 5 pick Jordan Milbrath to the Cleveland Indians, who then assigned him to the Triple-A Columbus roster. Milbrath was the eighth overall pick in the Rule 5 draft, but the Pirates just couldn't find a spot for him on the 25-man roster. He's a 26-year-old right-handed pitcher who will serve […]

Cleveland Claims Jack Leathersich

The Cleveland Indians claimed left-handed relief pitcher Jack Leathersich off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates and optioned him to Triple-A Columbus. He struggled in spring training this season, allowing six runs on five hits and six walks in just 4 2/3 innings, but he's a decent bullpen depth piece for Cleveland.

Jose Ramirez Forced to Leave Tuesday's Game

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez was forced to leave Tuesday's spring training game due to a laceration on his left middle finger. He's listed as day-to-day, but manager Terry Francona said more information would be provided later on. For now, it doesn't seem like a serious injury, but with Opening Day just two days away, […]

Carlos Carrasco Finishes Up a Rough Spring

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco finished up a rough Cactus League season on Monday night, pitching four innings while allowing six runs on five hits. Carrasco closes out the spring with a 7.71 ERA and five home runs allowed in 18 2/3 innings. Still, he flashed his upside, striking out 23 and walking only […]

Rob Refsnyder Won't Make the Opening Day Roster

Cleveland Indians infielder Rob Refsnyder has been informed that he will not make the Opening Day roster. Refsnyder had a chance to make the team as a backup infielder, but he struggled in Cactus League play, hitting just .191/.298/.362. He'll likely make some big league appearances this season, but he won't have any legitimate fantasy […]

Mike Napoli Agrees To Report To Triple-A

Cleveland Indians first baseman/designated hitter Mike Napoli will accept an assignment to Triple-A Columbus, according to reports. Napoli was released by the team on Thursday and returned on a minor league deal, but he was said to be weighing his options for his next move. At the time of the transaction on Thursday, the club […]

Michael Brantley To Open Season On DL

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley will open the 2018 season on the 15-day disabled list. Brantley had offseason surgery on his ankle and only just made his spring debut this past Wednesday. Manager Terry Francona told reporters that Brantley has not suffered a setback and is just not ready to "carry the load" just yet. […]

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 […]

JB's 10 Bold Predictions for 2018

Opening Day is rapidly approaching and our experienced writers will be offering their most daring predictions for the 2018 fantasy baseball season. Nick Mariano, Rick Lucks, Pierre Camus, and Kyle Bishop all have given it their best shot at being bold so far. But it's all been child's play up to this point. Many people don't […]

Yonder Alonso Continues His Excellent Spring

Cleveland Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso continued his excellent spring on Friday, mashing his seventh home run. Alonso leads the Cactus League in home runs and has posted a 1.390 OPS. He was excellent in the first half last season but faded after the All-Star Break. Alonso was signed to replace Carlos Santana when Santana […]

Carlos Torres Released

The Cleveland Indians released right handed pitcher Carlos Torres on Saturday. Torres was informed he would not make the Opening Day roster after posting a disappointing 6.10 ERA and 1.94 WHIP in Cactus League play. He struck out nine but walked six. Torres will try to catch on with another team, but may have to […]

Matt Belisle Makes the Team

Cleveland Indians pitcher Matt Belisle has been informed that he has made the Opening Day roster as a member of the bullpen. Belisle struggled in Cactus League play, putting up a 6.10 ERA and a 2.03 WHIP, but Cleveland must have seen some promise in his pitching to give him a spot in the bullpen. […]

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 […]

Harris Yudin's 10 Bold Predictions for 2018

With Opening Day rapidly approaching, our experienced writers will be offering their most daring predictions for the 2018 fantasy baseball season. Many of my predictions over the years have been laughable at season’s end, but there have been several success stories, as well. Regardless, all predictions are based in trends and patterns, with just a […]