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Adventures in Scarcity: Stolen Bases Edition
In this series of posts, I will go through a few situations in today's fantasy baseball game where resources are scarce. These are the parts of the game where the smartest and best players really excel, as they recognize the scarcity and know how to use it to their advantage. Category scoring is a zero-sum... Read More
Closers and Saves Report for 2022 Fantasy Baseball Drafts
We're back! Baseball is back and we're still getting all 162 games, so there can be good news in 2022! While there are still some big-name relievers looming in free agency and likely some trades left to come, it's never too early to take a look at where each team's bullpen stands. Once the season gets... Read More
Padres Trade For Luke Voit
The San Diego Padres are acquiring first baseman Luke Voit from the New York Yankees on Friday in exchange for minor league pitcher Justin Lang. Voit could settle into the regular designated hitter role for the Padres this year, and he should help replace some power that will be lost with superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis... Read More
Best Fantasy Baseball Fits For Baltimore’s Trade Chips
Just how much trading the Baltimore Orioles do before the regular season begins, and to an extent before the trade deadline, remains to be seen. Of course, that’s entirely speculative, but the argument can certainly be made that the Orioles should hang on to some of their younger players given where they are in their... Read More
Updated Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings (Part 2) - 5x5 Mixed Roto Leagues
Earlier, we broke down the first few tiers of starting pitcher rankings for 2022 fantasy baseball drafts. It's time to look at the rest of the starting pitchers that may be fantasy-relevant and worthy of a draft pick. RotoBaller's rankers, JB Branson, Pierre Camus, Ariel Cohen, Nicklaus Gaut, and Nick Mariano, have updated our 2022... Read More
Late-Round Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Targets - NFBC Draft and Hold Leagues
Even as the Major League Baseball lockout drags on, fantasy baseball managers have begun diving into draft season. In these early months before Spring Training begins, the most common draft formats are draft and hold leagues in which managers will draft large teams (usually 50 players) and then make no waiver claims during the year.... Read More
Freddie Freeman to Dodgers - Fantasy Baseball Impact
The Los Angeles Dodgers did not need to add a free agent hitter to go into the 2022 MLB season as the league's premier offense. They did not let that fact stop them from signing the cream of the free-agent crop Freddie Freeman to a huge six-year contract. Let's talk briefly about the fantasy impact... Read More
Universal DH - Biggest Fantasy Baseball Risers
The battle lines have long been drawn between baseball traditionalists (i.e. grumpy old men) and revisionists (those who realize we are in the 21st century). It appears progress has won out and both leagues will finally play under the same rules over a full season going forward. Although nothing has been officially settled in the... Read More
Drew Pomeranz Doubtful For Opening Day
San Diego Padres relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz, whose 2021 season ended with flexor tendon surgery in his left arm, is playing catch regularly but hasn't gotten on a mound yet. He's doubtful for Opening Day, according to manager Bob Melvin. The Padres also placed left-hander Adrian Morejon on the 60-day injured list after he underwent... Read More
Barrels and Brls/BBE: Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball
We've previously looked at how exit velocity is only one piece of the fantasy analysis puzzle. Baseball broadcasts will commonly cite Launch Angle (LA) to complement their EV figures, but it is given in terms of degrees. LA is basically a fancy way of saying things that the fantasy community has used for years. Am... Read More
Nick Martinez's Deal Becomes Official
The San Diego Padres' four-year deal with starting pitcher Nick Martinez became official on Wednesday, and the deal is for $25.5 million, according to a source. Martinez will receive a $2 million signing bonus and make $4 million in 2022. In each of 2023, 2024 and 2025 he'll have a $6.5 million player option and... Read More
Adrian Morejon Placed On 60-Day Injured List
The San Diego Padres have placed pitcher Adrian Morejon (elbow) on the 60-day injured list. The 23-year-old southpaw underwent Tommy John surgery last spring and is still in the midst of working his way back. The move of Morejon to the injured list helped free up a spot on the 40-man roster for newly signed... Read More
Fernando Tatis Injury Impact: What Will the Padres Lineup Look Like?
With the wild free agency and trade news keeping the stove piping hot in March, one of the less fun pieces of news that came out this week is the injury to Fernando Tatis Jr., who will be sidelined for up to three months with a fractured left wrist. Tatis was considered to be the... Read More
Fernando Tatis Jr. Having Surgery Wednesday
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) is undergoing surgery on his fractured left wrist on Wednesday. The 23-year-old superstar shortstop is expected to need up to three months to recover from the injury that was initially sustained in the offseason when he crashed his motorcycle. The Padres are expected to use Ha-Seong Kim... Read More
Padres Looking At Kris Bryant
The San Diego Padres are looking at free-agent third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant, among a number of other options. If the Padres were to land Bryant, they could start him at third base and move Manny Machado to shortstop with Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) out for around three months due to a fractured wrist. The Colorado... Read More
Padres Enter Bidding War For Freddie Freeman
The San Diego Padres, who had the second-largest payroll in baseball last year, have jumped into the bidding war for free-agent All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman, according to a person with direct knowledge of the talks. It could be because the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers are perceived as the favorites for Freeman's services, but the... Read More
Mike Clevinger Says He'll Be Ready
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (elbow), who missed all of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, said that he'll be ready for the start of the 2022 season. "I feel healthier than I have in my entire career," Clevinger said. The right-hander made just five starts for the Friars in 2020... Read More
Fernando Tatis Jr. Out Up To Three Months
Updating a previous report, San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller said that shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) will need "up to three months of recovery time" after suffering a fractured left wrist. Tatis said he felt his wrist flare up around a month ago and initially thought it was something he could work through.... Read More
Let's Overreact to Spring Training News and Tweets
Baseball is back, spring training is here, and every tweet from every beat writer is getting scrutinized to an outrageous level. It's wacky season at its best, but instead of shying away from that, we're going to lean into it. I've found some bits of news that are interesting and also, at times, amusing, and... Read More
Fernando Tatis Jr. Has Fractured Wrist
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) has a fractured wrist and surgery is probable. He could miss a few months of action, but he's been a quick healer in the past. It's the first big injury of the spring and will seriously impact the Padres early season approach in the middle infield. The... Read More
Seiya Suzuki Works Out For Padres
Free-agent outfielder Seiya Suzuki worked out for the San Diego Padres at Petco Park over the weekend, according to sources. Suzuki also visited with starting pitcher Yu Darvish (the two share an agent) and his family before the right-hander left for spring training in Arizona. It's no secret that the Padres are looking for another... Read More
2022 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings - Prospects #1-25 (Part 2)
Welcome back RotoBallers. Today is an exciting day for MLB and fantasy baseball fans everywhere, as we finally got some good news about the labor discussions. Spring training will start immediately, and there will be a full 162-game season. Baseball is back! Below you will find our top 2022 redraft fantasy baseball prospects, and projected... Read More
Padres Shopping Eric Hosmer, Wil Myers
The San Diego Padres are "aggressively shopping" first baseman Eric Hosmer and outfielder Wil Myers, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. Both players are owed a significant amount of money this coming season, which could make dealing them a problem. Hosmer slashed .269/.337/.395 with 12 home runs, 65 RBI and 53 runs over 151 games last... Read More
Padres One Of Many Teams In On Nelson Cruz
The San Diego Padres are one of many teams in on free-agent designated hitter Nelson Cruz, who is expected to make his decision this weekend. Padres general manager AJ Preller has the connection to Cruz from their time with the Texas Rangers, where Cruz became a star. Almost all contending teams in the National League... Read More
Updated Fantasy Baseball First Base Rankings - 5x5 Mixed Roto Leagues
Welcome back RotoBallers to some more preseason fantasy baseball rankings! RotoBaller is constantly working to try and bring fantasy baseball managers the best advice, especially during draft season. A big part of that includes regular updates to our tiered rankings for all formats. Our MLB rankers, -- JB Branson, Pierre Camus, Ariel Cohen, Nicklaus Gaut,... Read More
Finding Clones of Stud Hitters at Cheaper Draft Day Costs
Fantasy baseball is, most of the time, a category-centered game. Unlike fantasy football, where all you want are raw points, the roto category format of baseball really separates certain players in terms of how they can help your fantasy team. Some hitters will boost your team's batting average while bringing down your home run pace,... Read More
Updated Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings - 5x5 Mixed Roto Leagues
Fantasy baseball draft prep never stops, lockout or not. As we all anticipate the start of spring training, many fantasy baseball drafts are already underway. To prepare our readers, RotoBaller's rankers -- JB Branson, Pierre Camus, Ariel Cohen, Nicklaus Gaut, and Nick Mariano -- have updated their 2022 fantasy baseball mixed league rankings. This article... Read More
MacKenzie Gore Throwing 95-99 MPH In Spring Training
San Diego Padres pitcher MacKenzie Gore touched 95-99 MPH over/around the plate when facing live hitters during Spring Training on Friday. The top prospect struggled mightily in Triple-A last season, posting a 5.85 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, and an 18:12 K: BB over 20 innings in six starts. He will continue to develop as a starter... Read More
Marcus Semien: 2022 Fantasy Baseball Bust?
The Texas Rangers finished the 2021 season with a record of 60-102, which placed them squarely in last place of the AL West division. The Rangers struggled mightily on offense during the season as they managed to score just 625 total runs on the season, which ranked them in 28th place league-wide. The offensive struggles... Read More
2022 Keeper Value Rankings - Outfield
Many many years ago, I noticed the managers in my long-time keeper league were consistently making terrible keeper decisions year after year. Instead of taking their money every year thought I would help them out and find a good set of Keeper League Rankings to share with them. What I found was quite disturbing. There... Read More
