Tim Anderson Joins The Marlins

Free-agent shortstop Tim Anderson and the Miami Marlins agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal, pending a physical, on Thursday, according to sources. After a disastrous year with the Chicago White Sox in 2023, Anderson had to settle for a one-year, prove-it deal in order to try and get his value back up in South... Read More

Sixto Sanchez Faces Live Hitters Wednesday

Miami Marlins right-hander Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) faced live hitters Wednesday for the first time since last September when he appeared in a rehab game before being shut down again due to his ailing right shoulder. The rehab outing was his first appearance since the 2020 season when he tossed a 3.46 ERA for the Fish... Read More

2024 Breakout Pitching Prospects - The Toolshed Fantasy Baseball Podcast (Ep. 277)

Welcome to episode 277 of The Toolshed Podcast with Clegg and Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCross04) and Chris Clegg (@RotoClegg) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB Draft up to the... Read More

Marlins Offer Tim Anderson A Starting Job

The Miami Marlins have offered free-agent shortstop Tim Anderson a contract to be their primary shortstop, according to a source. The 30-year-old has made all but two of his major-league starts at shortstop, but he played at second base in last year's World Baseball Classic. The two-time All-Star had a terrible .582 OPS with just... Read More

Kings Of Candy: Biggest Sweet Spot Risers for Fantasy Baseball Year-Over-Year (Swt-Spt%)

We recently looked at hitters who increased their BB% the most year-over-year, but now we want to look at hitters whose sweet spot percentage increased the most. Why this metric? Well, by looking at who has increased their sweet spot percentage, you might find hitters who may be hitting the ball at a better angle,... Read More

No Extension Talks Yet For Marlins, Luis Arraez

Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez said Tuesday that while he "100 percent yes" would be interested in a contract extension, the team has not started any related conversations. The 26-year-old and the Marlins just completed his arbitration case, in which he will earn the $10.6 million the Marlins filed for in 2024, rather than... Read More

Top 30 Catcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings (February Updates)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We are back with more fantasy baseball rankings. The catcher position is deeper than ever, and most NFBC leagues require you to start two backstops. Whether you start one or two catchers, we've got you covered with our MLB team's updated 2024 fantasy baseball catcher rankings, recently updated for February. Below are... Read More

Braxton Garrett Throws Over The Weekend

Miami Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett (shoulder), who has been dealing with general shoulder soreness early in camp, threw out to 105 feet over the weekend and "felt good" as his volume continues to ramp up. He also threw on Thursday and Friday under the training staff's supervision. "The offseason was a little tough for me,"... Read More

Second Base: Overvalued/Undervalued for Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues

Entering the 2024 MLB season, second base can be a tricky position to navigate in fantasy baseball. Some elite options are going in the first couple of rounds like Mookie Betts, Ozzie Albies, Marcus Semien, and Jose Altuve. But after that, the field thins out. Betts is the only second baseman going in the first... Read More

Later-Round Pitcher Values for Strikeouts - Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets (2024)

If you focused on grabbing high-end relief pitchers and starting pitchers that provide you with solid ratios who can eat innings, you might feel thin when looking at your strikeout numbers. However, there are many upside starting pitchers that you can target late in your 2024 fantasy baseball drafts. Below, you'll find five starting pitchers... Read More

Top 150 Outfield Fantasy Baseball Rankings (February Updates)

Hey, RotoBallers! Fantasy baseball's offseason is heating up. Spring training is starting soon, and we are getting closer to Opening Day. It's an exciting time for baseball fans as an entire season lies ahead. It's always baseball season here at RotoBaller HQ. We have been providing rankings constantly and are back with our MLB team's... Read More

Tanner Scott Wins Arbitration Case Against Miami

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Tanner Scott won his arbitration case over the Miami Marlins, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB Network. There was a $550,000 delta between the two sides, with Miami wanting to pay Scott $5.15 million, and the closer wanting $5.7 million. The 29-year-old will be a free agent after this season and... Read More

Trevor Rogers Healthy To Begin Spring Training

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Rogers (lat, biceps) is healthy as spring training gets underway. The 26-year-old lefty was limited to just four starts and 18 innings last season due to lat and biceps injuries. He compiled a 4.00 ERA during those four starts, but he was coming off a disastrous 2022 season in which... Read More

A.J. Puk Being Stretched Out As Starter In Spring Training

Miami Marlins pitcher A.J. Puk is being stretched out as a starter as spring training gets underway. The lanky reliever has only worked out of the bullpen in the majors but was primarily a starter back in his college days at the University of Florida. He's yet to make a single start through his first... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Hitters Primed For Comebacks After Injury-Plagued Seasons

Welcome to our article about hitters to bounce back in 2024 after injury-plagued seasons last year. You can read about pitchers to bounce back as well. Everyone deserves a second chance. We shouldn't always let last year's outcomes dictate this year's decisions, especially when it comes to injuries. Plenty of fantasy managers give up on... Read More

Huascar Brazoban Held Up Due To Visa Issues

Miami Marlins right-hander Huascar Brazoban has not yet reported to camp due to visa issues. Elvis Alvarado and Johnny Pereda are also in the same situation. The 34-year-old Brazoban should be able to earn a roster spot in Miami's bullpen to begin the 2024 regular season as long as he's healthy after he went 5-2... Read More

Braxton Garrett Dealing With Shoulder Soreness

Miami Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett (shoulder) has general soreness in his left shoulder at camp, according to manager Skip Schumaker. Garrett still threw on the side the last two days at spring training and isn't completely shut down, but the Marlins are taking it easy with him to start camp. The 26-year-old could still be... Read More

Marlins Make Offer To Tim Anderson

The Miami Marlins recently made an offer to free-agent shortstop Tim Anderson as they continue their search for an everyday shortstop, according to sources briefed on the discussions. The 30-year-old Anderson declined markedly in 2023. In his eight seasons with the Chicago White Sox, he was a former batting champion and two-time All-Star. The Marlins... Read More

Top 50 Third Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings (February Updates)

Hey, RotoBallers, we are back with more fantasy baseball rankings! Spring training starts soon, and Opening Day is about a month away. Fantasy baseball is back in full swing. There's no better time to start preparing for your fantasy baseball drafts. We are here to help win your leagues with our MLB team's updated 2024... Read More

Xavier Edwards Not A Lock To Make The Roster

Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards could get pushed off the major-league roster to open the year with Vidal Brujan and the recently acquired Nick Gordon also competing for bench/utility roles in spring training. Edwards, Brujan and Gordon all have similar skill sets. Edwards hit an impressive .295 in his first 84 major-league plate appearances... Read More

Max Meyer Expected To Be An Option To Start

Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said that right-hander Max Meyer (elbow) is expected to be an option to start in 2024 after undergoing Tommy John surgery in August of 2022. The 24-year-old was ready to throw off a mound last July but did not pitch at all in 2023. He allowed five earned runs while... Read More

Eury Perez To Have Innings Limit In 2024

Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said that right-hander Eury Perez will have a to-be-determined innings limit in 2024 after throwing 91 1/3 innings over 19 starts in his first major-league season last year. All in all, the 20-year-old threw a total of 128 innings between the majors and minors. He ended the season on the... Read More

Sixto Sanchez Says He Feels 90-95 Percent Ready

Miami Marlins right-hander Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) told the media on Thursday at spring training that he feels 90 to 95 percent ready to go for the 2024 season. We'll believe it when we see it. Sanchez made his first appearance since 2020 in a rehab game with Double-A Pensacola last September but was then shut... Read More

Eric Cross' 2024 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions

Bold predictions have been thrown about dating back to the stone age. Okay, maybe not that long, but they're always a fun topic to discuss with your friends, especially during this time of year when spring training is just beginning. The start of Spring Training always creates optimism throughout the baseball world. Sometimes that optimism... Read More

2024 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Second Base Rankings

The second base position is on the rise for fantasy purposes and not just because Mookie Betts has eligibility there. The prospect pool is solid, meaning more good players are on the way, and the middle-tier MLB second basemen group has also improved. It is a fun group of players who can impact your fantasy team in... Read More

Luis Arraez Loses Arbitration Case

Miami Marlins infielder Luis Arraez has lost his arbitration case with the club. The 26-year-old will earn the $10.6 million the Marlins filed for rather than the $12 million he had filed for prior to his hearing. He is coming off the second battle title of his MLB career as Arraez hit a hefty .354... Read More

Top 50 First Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings (February Updates)

Hey, RotoBallers! Pitchers and catchers are reporting, and the fantasy baseball offseason is back in full swing. We are back with more fantasy baseball rankings. Today, we will look at our MLB team's updated 2024 fantasy baseball first base rankings, recently updated for February. Below, you'll find the latest 1B rankings for fantasy drafts, along... Read More

Pirates, Marlins Discussing Edward Cabrera Trade

In an attempt to bolster their starting rotation, the Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly been in contact with the Miami Marlins to discuss a trade involving starting pitcher Edward Cabrera, per Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Jason Mackey. Such a deal would involve the Pirates sending one of three infielders: Liover Peguero, Nick Gonzales, or Ji Hwan Bae. Cabrera... Read More

Curt Casali Agrees To Minor-League Deal With Marlins

Free-agent catcher Curt Casali agreed to a minor-league deal with the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, according to sources. Casali's deal includes an invitation to major-league spring training. The 35-year-old veteran backstop will join Miami after hitting a meager .175/.290/.200 with no home runs, six RBI and eight runs scored in 40 games played for the... Read More

Marlins Invite Yonny Chirinos To Spring Training

The Miami Marlins signed free-agent right-hander Yonny Chirinos to a minor-league deal on Tuesday with an invitation to big-league spring training. Chirinos spent 2018-23 with the Tampa Bay Rays, so new general manager Peter Bendix is familiar with Chirinos already. The 30-year-old veteran has appeared in 69 games (38 starts) at the major-league level and... Read More