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Underpriced Pitchers According to ATC Projections
While nothing is guaranteed, we can at least see the light at the end of the tunnel. Baseball is back, baby! Summer camp (I refuse to call it Spring Training 2.0) has now begun and Opening Day is set for July 23/24. Coming with the return are seismic changes; a universal DH, limited opponents, a... Read More
Closers and Saves Report: Summer Camp Edition
In a normal year, we'd be talking about the upcoming trade deadline and how this team needs that player but that team needs this player but then that guy got hurt. During a normal baseball season, we'd be discussing the All-Star Game and how this player definitely didn't deserve a spot and that player was certainly robbed of his... Read More
Jesus Luzardo To Open Season In Bullpen
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo will begin the season in the bullpen, according to manager Bob Melvin. Melvin said that once they get him to three innings out of the bullpen they can begin transitioning Luzardo back to the starting rotation. Luzardo was one of the biggest risers up fantasy draft boards with the... Read More
Jesus Luzardo Cleared To Practice
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (illness) has been cleared to return to summer camp after being on the COVID-19 injured list. Luzardo tested positive for COVID-19 and has not been working out with the team. Returning to A's camp means Luzardo had to test negative twice at least 24 hours apart, but it remains... Read More
David Peralta (OF, ARI) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~ 235 CURRENT ADP: ~250 overall ANALYSIS: David Peralta played in just 99 games last season due to a shoulder injury that eventually required surgery. Peralta was already expected to be in the Diamondbacks’ opening day lineup, but his surgically repaired shoulder should benefit from the extra healing time gained due... Read More
Nick Mariano's 2020 Draft Sleepers List (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Sleeper has become a polarizing term in fantasy sports, becoming an SEO must for articles despite no real consensus on what it means. So let's get my definition out of the way first. Sleepers are not necessarily meant to be names that no one else... Read More
A's Don't Have Immediate Plan For Jesus Luzardo
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo has been working out the best he can as he self-isolates with COVID-19. A's pitching coach Scott Emerson said Luzardo could make a few short starts or work in relief as he builds up endurance. Emerson added that how long Luzardo pitches will be determined by pitch count and matchups,... Read More
Jesus Luzardo May Not Be Ready For Opening Day
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (illness) has not been cleared to join team workouts after testing positive for COVID-19 last week. Luzardo must provide two negative tests 24-hours apart in order to be taken off the COVID-19 Injured List. Manager Bob Melvin expressed concern the hard-throwing lefty may not be ready for Opening Day... Read More
Chris Bassitt Building Up Arm Strength
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt said he is trying to build his arm strength up to be a starter but is still behind the other starting pitchers. Bassitt said he threw during quarantine but did not have access to a training facility in order to do simulated games. Despite being a step behind, Bassitt... Read More
WPC+ Videocast: New ATC Projections for Hitters
Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut are joined by Ariel Cohen to discuss his revised ATC projections for the 2020 MLB season. How should hitters 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 podcasts... Read More
Jesus Luzardo Tests Positive For COVID-19
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo has tested positive for COVID-19, according to Susan Slusser. Luzardo had been absent from A's camp and will be gone for 14 more days of self-isolation, per MLB safety protocol. The flame-throwing lefty is one of the top pitching prospects in all of baseball and was supposed to hold... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Prospects: On the Farm with Tampa Bay
Doug (@coachingish) is joined by Ben Wilson (@TBDubbs11) for another quick-hitting episode of the SP Streamer podcast "On The Bump" to discuss the Tampa Bay Rays prospects in fantasy baseball. Be sure to subscribe to the SP Streamer Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts... Read More
Jesus Luzardo, Mike Fiers Not Attending Workouts
Oakland Athletics starting pitchers Jesus Luzardo and Mike Fiers haven't attended the team's summer-camp workouts yet, but general manager David Forst said he can't say if any players were not cleared to practice on Monday night. Luzardo and Fiers worked out together during the COVID-19 shutdown, but it's unclear if either pitcher has been cleared.... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
2019 Breakout Starters Who’ll Continue to Improve
Breakout starters are one of the great joys of fantasy baseball. There are few things more satisfying than adding or drafting a player who emerges as one of the season’s best values. Starting pitchers are particularly prone to come out of nowhere and propel a team to a championship. However, that volatility makes it difficult... Read More
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... Read More
KBO Betting Picks (7/3/2020) - Moneylines, Totals, Runlines
On Thursday we saw Doosan took care of business early, scoring seven runs on Kiwoom before blowing their late-game lead. KT and LG going under was a disappointment, as the Wiz scattered 15 hits but could only muster four runs. Now we head into the weekend and begin a new set of series some interesting... Read More
KBO DFS Lineup Picks for 7/3/20 - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another KBO DFS column. If you haven't signed up for the RotoBaller Premium Slack chat, it's a great space to chat during the day about the lineups. You can also follow me and the other Rotoballer writers on Twitter. In particular, @efhatch1990dfs has his personal KBO DFS Cheat Sheets which you will now... Read More
Jesus Luzardo Could Change Makeup Of A's Rotation
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo, baseball's No. 12 overall prospect per MLB Pipeline, could change the makeup of the A's starting rotation in the 60-game season this year. Oakland's starters have a 6.9 K/9 the last two seasons, which is the lowest in baseball. Luzardo, a 22-year-old left-hander, has a 10.8 K/9 in his... Read More
A's Add Robert Puason, Others To Player Pool
The Oakland Athletics added six players to their player pool Wednesday, including first-round pick Robert Puason. The 17-year-old infielder will report to the team's satellite camp. Puason is highly unlikely to play in the majors this season, but it's good news for his long-term development to train with big-leaguers. Among the five other players Oakland... Read More
Former Top Prospect Jorge Mateo Headed To San Diego
According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the San Diego Padres have acquired shortstop prospect Jorge Mateo from the Oakland Athletics for a player to be named later. Logjammed in the Bay Area, the A’s No. 7 prospect was out of options and will now test his fate in San Diego. The 25-year-old possesses game-breaking speed, swiping... Read More
First-Rounder Tyler Soderstrom Invited To A's Camp
Oakland Athletics catching prospect Tyler Soderstrom signed his rookie contract on Monday and will be part of the team's 60-man roster for the 2020 season. The deal is worth $3.3 million guaranteed, well above slot estimate for the 26th overall pick. Teams were concerned about being able to sign the high-school prospect, who was committed... Read More
Draft Season 2.0 Strategy Discussion - Bases Loaded Podcast
Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland), Jorge Montanez (@Roto_Nino) and Zach Braff (@braffz) all get in on this one as they dive into fantasy baseball draft season strategy. 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 catch us on iTunes... Read More
Daniel Mengden Will Be Ready For Second Spring Training
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daniel Mengden (elbow) said he is fully recovered from elbow surgery in February and will be ready to report when camps open up July 1. Mengden had surgery before spring training to remove bone spurs from his elbow. Mengden is expected to compete for a rotation spot when camps open up... Read More
A.J. Puk Feeling 100 Percent
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk (shoulder) said he is feeling 100 percent recovered from a shoulder injury sustained during in March during spring training. Puk said he has been throwing bullpen sessions for months and should be ready to go when the season begins. While this is good news for fantasy owners, expect the... Read More
Robert Puason Expected To Be On A's Taxi Squad
Oakland Athletics shortstop prospect Robert Puason is expected to be on the team's taxi squad when rosters are officially announced. The 17-year-old is the fourth-ranked prospect in the A's farm system, but he should be ranked No. 1 when pitchers Jesus Luzardo and A.J. Puk and catcher Sean Murphy graduate to the big league club this season. Puason... Read More
KBO DFS Lineup Picks For 6/27/20 - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball
Welcome back RotoBallers! There’s a good chance that your mother told you, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.“ Well, mine did too. But I prefer the words of Alice Roosevelt Longworth who changed the second part to "...then come sit next to me". Because the reality is that's... Read More
