Aroldis Chapman Tests Positive For COVID-19

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman tested positive for COVID-19, according to manager Aaron Boone. "He has mild symptoms, but he’s doing well," Boone said. The hard-throwing lefty closer will be out for the foreseeable future, and with just under two weeks until Opening Day on July 23, there's a chance that Chapman won't be […]

News, Notes and the Fantasy Implications - Bases Loaded Podcast

Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) rolls solo! Join Mike as rolls solo and dives into a ton of the recent happenings around baseball and how it can effect your fantasy teams. Subscribe to the Bases Loaded podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and […]

Masahiro Tanaka Exercising

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (head) continues to exercise as he recovers from a concussion. The Yankees are taking a cautious approach in Tanaka’s recovery, but the 31-year-old appears to have been progressing well and should be ready for the start of the season or close to it. Fantasy owners should continue to […]

Clint Frazier Has Plantar Fasciitis

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (foot) has been dealing with plantar fasciitis over the past few months. Manager Aaron Boone expects Frazier to play through the injury, and the outfielder is already able to run and play defense at least. Frazier is unlikely to be much of a fantasy asset regardless of his health […]

Miguel Andujar Taking Reps At First Base

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar is taking ground balls and throws at first base as he attempts to increase his defensive versatility. Andujar attempted defense at first base early in spring training, but the Yankees decided not to pursue that position for him at the time. With third base and left field clogging […]

Gerrit Cole Looks Good In Intrasquad Game

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole allowed one hit and one run over five innings while striking out six in an intrasquad game on Tuesday. The only damage against Cole was a home run off the bat of Miguel Andujar, and the 29-year-old looked in midseason form as he cruised through five innings with […]

Gerrit Cole Nine Wins From Breaking Record

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole is nine straight wins from breaking Carl Hubbell’s record for consecutive regular season wins without a loss. Wins aren’t the gold standard of pitching metrics, but Cole owns an impressive 35-10 record over the past two years and hasn’t lost a regular season game since May 22 of […]

Luis Cessa No Longer Experiencing Coronavirus Symptoms

New York Yankees pitcher Luis Cessa is no longer experiencing coronavirus symptoms after testing positive on Saturday. Cessa has been self-isolating and will likely be ready for the start of the season given that he’s now symptom-free. Cessa is likely to be used mostly as a long reliever this year after not starting any games […]

Masahiro Tanaka Progressing Well

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (head) is reportedly progressing well as he continues to recover from the concussion he suffered on Saturday. Manager Aaron Boone characterized Tanaka’s chances of being ready for the start of the season as uncertain, but it seems as though Tanaka is unlikely to miss multiple starts due to […]

Kyle Higashioka Has A Sore Neck

New York Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka (neck) was scratched from Tuesday’s intrasquad game with neck soreness. The Yankees are likely just being cautious with Higashioka, and the extent of his neck issues should be clarified in the coming days. Higashioka is expected to back up Gary Sanchez this season, giving him the possibility of semi-consistent […]

Clint Frazier Dealing With Foot Issue

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (foot) has been dealing with a foot issue over the past few months, according to manager Aaron Boone. Frazier has reportedly been able to run and play defense despite the issue, so it seems unlikely that his foot will keep him from playing time this season. The odd man […]

Aaron Judge Completely Recovered From Fractured Rib

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (rib) is now completely recovered from the stress fracture in his rib and has not felt discomfort when batting against live pitching. Judge should be expected to man right field for the Yankees this season and should be an elite fantasy asset thanks to his impressive contact quality and […]

Aaron Judge Is Game-Ready

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (rib) declared himself “game-ready” on Monday. Judge suffered a stress fracture in his rib late last season that forced him to take time away from swinging, but the delayed season has provided Judge enough time to heal. Rib stress fractures are uncommon in baseball, so it’s hard to estimate […]

Luke Voit Loses 13 Pounds

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit has lost 13 pounds during the recent break as part of an effort to improve his defense at first base. With Giancarlo Stanton likely to act as the team’s primary DH, Voit will have to fend off Mike Ford and potentially Miguel Andujar for playing time at first […]

Giancarlo Stanton’s Calf Feels Back To Normal

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) is reportedly back to 100% and expects to be the team’s designated hitter for the start of the season. A calf strain has bothered Stanton since early March, so it’s encouraging that he’s finally back to feeling normal. The Yankees appear likely to exercise caution and use Stanton […]

A Crash Course for MLB's Sprint Season

In true 2020-style, baseball is about to get funky. Maybe you’re excited about the idea of getting some strange baseball, or maybe the word “fluid” reminds you of the morning after your last visit to Taco Bell. Either way, it’s time to start sorting the chalupas from the chimichangas. Let’s acknowledge that we’re venturing into […]

Masahiro Tanaka Rides Stationary Bike Monday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (head) rode the bike at Yankee Stadium on Monday as he continues to recover from a mild concussion which he suffered on Saturday. The Yankees are encouraged by Tanaka’s progress so far, and it seems likely that he’ll be ready for the start of the season. Tanaka should […]

James Paxton Looks Dominant In Simulated Game

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (back) reportedly looked dominant in his first simulated game since undergoing offseason back surgery. Paxton is effectively a lock to be ready for the start of the season barring any additional injuries, and the 31-year-old should be a solid fantasy pitcher this season. After increasing his curveball usage […]

Can You Punt Categories In A Shortened MLB Season?

Punting categories in a roto league is something I've always shied away from. After all, you're willingly lowering your team's overall points ceiling on the hope that sacrificing a category benefits your team elsewhere. In general, punting should not be pre-planned and, if used, it should be decided while drafting based on your team so far and […]

Masahiro Tanaka Diagnosed With A Mild Concussion

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (head) was diagnosed with a mild concussion after being hit by a line drive during a simulated game on Saturday. Tanaka will likely require a setback free recovery to avoid missing any regular-season games, but manager Aaron Boone is encouraged by the pitcher’s progress so far. Fantasy owners […]

Masahiro Tanaka's CT Scan Came Back Negative

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (head) had his CT scan come back negative and will enter the concussion protocol after being struck by a line drive during a simulated game on Saturday. It's encouraging that Tanaka didn't suffer anything worse than a concussion, but he may still miss time. Tanaka's status for Opening […]

DJ LeMahieu Tested Positive For Coronavirus

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday. LeMahieu will have to test negative for coronavirus before returning to the team, so his readiness for the start of the season is unclear. LeMahieu is expected to be the primary second baseman for the Yankees this season after posting an impressive .327 […]

Masahiro Tanaka Hit By Line Drive

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (head) was hit in the head by a line drive off the bat of Giancarlo Stanton in a simulated game on Saturday. Tanaka walked off of the field on his own power and was declared alert and oriented after being inspected at a hospital, but it's possible that […]

WPC+ Videocast: New ATC Projections for Starting Pitchers

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut are joined by Ariel Cohen to discuss his revised ATC projections for the 2020 MLB season. How should starting pitchers be valued over a 60-game season and what can the projections tell us on draft day? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest […]

Why You Need Middle Relievers In 2020 - Top Draft Targets

Heading into the 2020 fantasy baseball season, much of the talk is focused on the randomness that we're likely to see unfold. With a 60-game season, it feels a bit like anything can happen. However, instead of that reality causing you to throw your hands in the air in dismay, I think it's the perfect […]

Short-Season Draft Risers and Fallers: RotoBaller Staff Picks

Recently, the RotoBaller MLB staff provided their thoughts on the best draft strategies for a shortened season. You can read that article right here. The fantasy baseball season is ready to kick up (finally) but things won't be the same as usual. Some players may be more appealing now that they've had time to work […]

30 Burning Questions (and Answers) for 2020 Fantasy Baseball

Upon hearing that Major League Baseball was finally set to return to action and the fantasy season was back, a million questions popped in my head. Sadly, I forgot most of them by the next day so I'm left with just 30, coincidentally a nice even number. Actually, my initial plan was to do 60 […]

Top DH Options for National League Teams

There is finally a plan for Major League Baseball in 2020! After months of negotiations and discussions, baseball is tentatively scheduled to open up in late July, and with it, a couple of new rules. The most notable new rule for 2020 is the implementation of the designated hitter in the National League, which certainly […]

Aaron Judge Faces Live Pitching

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (rib) faced starting pitcher Gerrit Cole during a simulated game on Thursday. The Yankees are optimistic that Judge will be ready for the start of the season, and facing live pitching is an important step in that direction. If Judge doesn’t experience significant soreness in the next few days, […]

Gerrit Cole Touches 99 Mph In Simulated Game

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole looked to be in midseason form during a simulated game on Thursday, touching 99 mph with his fastball. Cole’s fastball got up to 101 mph last season, and he'll look to repeat his impressive 2019 performance this year in his first season in pinstripes. Last season, Cole posted […]