RotoBaller's Industry Experts Mock Draft - The King's Perspective

At RotoBaller, we recently assembled a group of fantasy baseball experts to take part in the RotoBaller Friends and Family Expert Mock Draft. Our participants came from all over the industry, representing a host of various sites such as: CBS Sports (Heath Cummings) The Athletic (Nando Di Fino) Fantasy Alarm (Howard Bender) Fangraphs (Alex Chamberlain) […]

Curtis Granderson Is Leadoff Candidate

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly said that outfielder Curtis Granderson is a possible leadoff hitter for the team this season. The Fish plan to experiment with many different lineups, but the soon-to-be 38-year-old has been good at getting on base in his healthy 15-year career. Grandy hit .242/.351/.431 with 13 long balls and 38 RBI […]

Jose Urena Will Start On Opening Day

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly said that starting pitcher Jose Urena will get the nod on Opening Day. While Urena was the team's most consistent starter last year, it's not saying much. The 27-year-old was 9-12 with a 3.98 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 130 strikeouts in 174 innings (31 starts). He's managed just 6.1 strikeouts […]

The National League Could Use a DH Right About Now

Ken Rosenthal, followed by Jeff Passan, Joel Sherman, and Jayson Stark, recently reported on negotiations between MLB and the Player's Association, especially regarding the rulebook. One of the most provocative pieces in the overarching story has been the possibility of the designated hitter coming to the National League as soon as this coming season. *cue sad trombone […]

Marlins To Mix And Match In Ninth Inning

The Miami Marlins are prepared to play the matchups in the ninth inning this year, but relievers Drew Steckenrider and lefty Adam Conley are the front-runners to split the role. Steckenrider had five saves in his rookie season in 2018 but was mostly used in setup situations. Conley had three saves last year but made […]

Sergio Romo Agrees With Marlins

The Miami Marlins agreed to a one-year, $1.25 million deal with free-agent relief pitcher Sergio Romo on Tuesday, according to a league source. The soon-to-be 35-year-old was a versatile piece for Tampa last year, posting a 4.14 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 25 saves while also serving as an opener five times. The slider-heavy right-hander has […]

ADP Champ or Chump - Josh Hader and Arodys Vizcaino

Recent seasons have shown how a great relief corps can sometimes be a cheap and effective way to bolster a team. Moreover, the move to convert semi-viable starters to relief pitchers has increased the number of legitimately good relievers rather than hoping to luck into the good Joel Hanrahan (excellent for two years, unusable otherwise). […]

Three Up, Three Down for Prospects - Second Base

Continuing the RotoBaller dynasty preview series, this article shifts the attention to second base prospects that owners should target in dynasty leagues and drafts. The keystone is one of this writer's favorite spots, as it offers the most comprehensive mix of player types. For as fun as the outfield is to rank, there are basically two […]

Brian Anderson To Be Starter At Third

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson is set to serve as the team's starting third baseman in 2019, according to manager Don Mattingly. Anderson was a bright spot last season and played 91 games in right field and 71 games at the hot corner, hitting .273 with 11 home runs and 65 RBI to finish […]

Phillies Expected To Approach J.T. Realmuto About Extension

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto, who was acquired from Miami on Thursday, was not open to an extension with the rebuilding Marlins, but two sources said extension talks are expected to happen with his new team. Realmuto will turn 28 in March and is under club control for two more years, but the Phillies would […]

J.T. Realmuto to Phillies - Fantasy Impact

While Manny Machado and Bryce Harper remain on the free agent market as spring training approaches, the Phillies have continued to improve their 2019 roster via other means. After trading for Jean Segura and inking Andrew McCutchen and David Robertson to three-year deals in free agency, Philadelphia brought star catcher J.T. Realmuto into the fold […]

Marlins Keep Eye Toward Future in Realmuto Deal

After months of speculation, the inevitable finally happened. Catcher J.T. Realmuto was dealt from the perennially rebuilding Marlins to a hopeful contender, namely their in-division rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies. In exchange for the All-Star catcher, Miami received a package of Jorge Alfaro, Sixto Sanchez, Will Stewart, and a quarter-million of international bonus pool money. Given […]

Marlins Trade For Sixto Sanchez, Jorge Alfaro

The Miami Marlins acquired pitching prospect Sixto Sanchez, catcher Jorge Alfaro and left-hander Will Stewart and $250,000 in international bonus slot money on Thursday in exchange for All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto. Sanchez was the centerpiece of the deal for Realmuto and is ranked as baseball's No. 27 overall prospect. The hard-throwing right-hander (21 in July) […]

Phillies Land J.T. Realmuto In Four-Player Swap

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired catcher J.T. Realmuto from the Miami Marlins on Thursday in exchange for catcher Jorge Alfaro, pitching prospect Sixto Sanchez and left-hander Will Stewart and $250,000 in international bonus slot money. Realmuto, 27, is under team control through 2020, but the Phillies may be interested in inking him to a long-term deal […]

Phillies Close To Acquiring J.T. Realmuto

Updating a previous report, the Philadelphia Phillies are close to acquiring Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto and are down to physicals and a third player beyond catcher Jorge Alfaro and pitching prospect Sixto Sanchez in the return package, according to two sources. This deal is coming together quickly and could be completed by the end […]

Phillies Becoming Favorites For J.T. Realmuto?

A trade that would send Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto to the Philadelphia Phillies is "gaining momentum," according to a source. However, a trade may depend on whether the Phillies will include pitching prospect Sixto Sanchez in the deal. A source said that Sanchez is viewed as a "must" to be included in the package […]

How to Approach Rookies in Re-Draft for Success

With the NFL season officially a thing of the past, we can now turn our undivided fantasy attention to preparing for our baseball drafts. We are still waiting on the answers to a few key questions (such as, I don't know, where Bryce Harper and Manny Machado might play their home games?), but we have […]

Marlins Want Sixto Sanchez From Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Sixto Sanchez is viewed as a "must" to be included in any trade package involving Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto, according to a source. The Phillies re-engaged the Marlins in trade talks for Realmuto this week, but the Marlins are still asking for a ton for one of the best hitting […]

Starting Pitcher - Early Points League Rankings and Tiers

Fantasy experts are placing a bigger emphasis on drafting elite starters early this year. It is apparent this strategy is making its way across the fantasy community, as the high-end starters are being valued higher than before. In points leagues, this is a wise methodology, as an ace can serve as the backbone of a […]

Scooter Gennett - 2019 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

Sleepers typically have one or more of some certain characteristics that make them seem undesirable. That may include playing for a bad team, old age, lack of the “big name” or “big prospect,” or the “too good to be true” factor. Scooter Gennett is safely in his prime at age 28, but he plays for […]

Phillies Could Be Players For J.T. Realmuto

The Philadelphia Phillies could be a trade possibility for Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto and it sounds as if they've made some traction in trade talks this week. There are a handful of other teams still in the running to acquire the star catcher, and there's a good chance he's dealt before the start of […]

Marlins Sign Curtis Granderson

The Miami Marlins signed free-agent outfielder Curtis Granderson to a minor league deal on Tuesday. The deal includes an invite to spring training for the 37-year-old who saw time with the Blue Jays and Brewers last year. The left-handed hitter batted .242 with 13 home runs and 38 RBI on the season and has basically […]

Relief Pitcher - Early Points League Rankings and Tiers

It’s never too early to start looking toward the fantasy baseball season, and I’m here to continue RotoBaller’s position-by-position rankings analysis series for points league and head-to-head (H2H) formats with the ever-volatile relief pitcher position. The "closer carousel" seems to spin faster and faster every year, and there are very few names in the 'set […]

Top 130 Prospect Rankings for 2019 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues

Prospects. For fantasy baseball enthusiasts, we are always looking to know about the next wave of prospects, rookies and call-ups. More than most other sports, baseball gives us a fresh influx of rookie talent every single year. Impact prospects are called-up both before and during the MLB season. Knowing about the right prospect, and drafting/adding him […]

Shortstop - Early Points League Rankings and Tiers

It’s never too early to start looking toward the fantasy baseball season, so I’m here to carry on RotoBaller’s position-by-position rankings analysis series for points league and head-to-head (H2H) formats with the stars of the infield, the shortstops. The position is star-studded, and in roto leagues, I think I'd be comfortable with any of the […]

Reds Deep In J.T. Realmuto Talks

The Cincinnati Reds remain engaged in trade talks for Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto, and one package being discussed includes Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart and infield prospect Jonathan India, according to MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo. The Marlins remain in dialogue with the Padres, Dodgers, Braves and Rays. Miami is expected to receive two to four players […]

Outfield - Early Points League Rankings and Tiers

It’s never too early to start looking toward the fantasy baseball season, so I’m here to continue RotoBaller’s position-by-position rankings analysis series for points league and head-to-head (H2H) formats with the incredibly deep outfield position. There is a seemingly neverending stream of useful bats, but there are still clear chokepoints where the risk portfolio thickens. […]

ADP Champ or Chump - J.T. Realmuto and Wilson Ramos

This week I am turning my attention to the position that gives most fantasy owners the biggest concerns, the catcher position. Every year there is at least one catcher who rises to the top of the position and ends up being drafted clearly ahead of the others. This season that catcher is J.T. Realmuto, who is […]

J.T. Realmuto Talks In Advanced Stages

Trade talks involving Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto are in "advanced stages" with the San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves in the mix, according to a source. MLB Network insider Jon Paul Morosi said on Wednesday that the Padres "are more of a factor" than the Dodgers. The Marlins continue […]

Catcher - Early Points League Rankings and Tiers

It’s never too early to start looking toward the fantasy baseball season, and I’m here to continue RotoBaller’s position-by-position rankings analysis series for points league and head-to-head (H2H) formats with the increasingly scant catcher position. Traditionally a thin position to begin with, catcher seems to be growing thinner every year as far as fantasy production […]