Triston Casas Back In Grapefruit League Lineup

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (finger) is back in Thursday's Grapefruit League lineup against right-hander Duane Underwood Jr. and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Casas is starting at first base and is hitting second in the batting order. Casas spent a couple days on the bench in spring action due to left fifth finger pain, […]

ADP Showdown: Pete Alonso vs. Paul Goldschmidt

The 2023 MLB regular season is fast approaching, with exactly one week left to go before the March 30 Opening Day. Plenty of fantasy baseball drafts will take place over the next handful of days, so let's get to some one-on-one analysis. Pete Alonso and Paul Goldschmidt are the top-tier first basemen being taken within […]

Pete Alonso Rejoins Mets Spring Lineup Thursday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has returned from playing in the World Baseball Classic with Team USA and is back in the Grapefruit League lineup on Thursday against the Atlanta Braves and left-hander Jared Shuster. Alonso is at first base and is hitting cleanup in the batting order. The 28-year-old slugger was rather […]

Alex Kirilloff To Miss Opening Of Season

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) will miss the beginning of the 2023 season. Kirilloff was completely derailed in 2022 after dealing with some wrist issues that culminated in season-ending surgery. He has been playing in minor-league spring games, but the Twins aren't ready to take the next step toward his return. Once he feels […]

Kyle Manzardo Sent Down To Minor League Camp

The Tampa Bay Rays reassigned fourth-ranked prospect first baseman Kyle Manzardo to minor league camp. Manzardo's elite control of the strike zone was expectedly on display during spring training as he went 9-for-27 with two home runs and nine RBI across 30 plate appearances. After hitting a surprise 22 home runs last year, it was […]

Brandon Drury Back In Tuesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels corner infielder Brandon Drury (calf) is back in the team's Cactus League lineup on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Zach Davies. Drury is starting at first base and is hitting second in the batting order. It's his first spring game since injuring his calf while fouling a ball off his […]

Triston Casas Day-To-Day With Finger Pain

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (finger) was scratched from Tuesday's Grapefruit League game with left fifth finger pain and is considered day-to-day. The injury isn't too serious, and the Red Sox expect Casas to return to spring action in a day or two. Fantasy managers won't need to worry about the 23-year-old not […]

NL-Only Sleepers for 2023 Fantasy Baseball Drafts

The “Only” league is one of the more challenging fantasy baseball formats. The format forces players to reach into the depths of NL rosters to create the best team possible. The only problem with the “Only” league format? It is extremely difficult. With such a limited player pool, the drafts are critical. If you make […]

Nolan Jones Optioned To Triple-A Albuquerque Monday

The Colorado Rockies optioned third baseman Nolan Jones to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday, per the Communications Department's Twitter account. The 24-year-old, who was acquired from the Guardians in November had batted just .186 in 43 spring at-bats. However, he has intriguing power potential and can play first base and outfield. Jones will not start the […]

Jose Miranda's Arm Showing Improvement

Minnesota Twins corner infielder Jose Miranda's (shoulder) throwing arm is showing improvement in camp and he's expected to start the Grapefruit League game on Tuesday at first base, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. Miranda has been the designated hitter in all 10 of his spring games after being shut down last month with right shoulder […]

Late-Round First Basemen - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Targets

Welcome officially to the 2023 fantasy baseball season! Late-round picks in fantasy baseball can often be the difference between a mediocre team and a championship contender. While it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of selecting big-name players early in the draft, finding those hidden gems in the later rounds is equally essential. […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Sleepers at Each Position For 2023

I wouldn't say that the early rounds of fantasy baseball drafts are easy, but there is certainly a distinct difference between the early rounds and the late rounds. The players going inside the top 200 or so are generally somewhat predictable - you more or less know what you're getting as long as they stay healthy. […]

Updated Fantasy Baseball Draft Rankings for Roto - Jose Altuve, David Hensley, David Robertson, Tony Gonsolin, Jacob deGrom

The MLB season is almost here, and we're here to help you win your drafts. In this article below you'll find our team's updated roto fantasy baseball draft rankings and tiers for 5x5 mixed leagues as of March 19th, 2023. Let's see where key players like Jose Altuve, David Hensley, David Robertson, Tony Gonsolin, Jacob […]

Andrew Vaughn Took Grounders On Sunday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Andrew Vaughn (back) was able to take ground balls and play catch on Sunday. The 24-year-old is working his way back after dealing with lower back soreness over the last few days. The hope is that Vaughn will get back to swinging a bat soon, but the team isn't going […]

Christian Walker Hits First Spring Homer In Return Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (hip) returned to the Cactus League lineup on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians and went 1-for-2 with his first spring home run and a walk in the team's 6-4 win. Walker was pulled from Monday's Cactus League game early as a precaution after being hit by a pitch above […]

Freddie Freeman Records Two Hits In Return To Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (hamstring) made his return to the team's Cactus League lineup as the designated hitter on Saturday against the Chicago White Sox and went 2-for-2 with a run scored and a walk in the team's 6-4 victory. The plan is for Freeman to play first base on Sunday after […]

Andrew Vaughn Day-To-Day With Sore Back

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn (back) is considered day-to-day, says manager Pedro Grifol. Vaughn has a sore lower back and will rest for a few more days. Vaughn was 10-for-31 (.323) during spring games so far, so the injury comes at a somewhat inopportune time for the youngster. The former third-overall pick is […]

How To Use RotoBaller’s Free Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft Simulator and Draft Assistant Tool

Whether you are learning the rules of a new league, experimenting with new strategies, or just gearing up for the regular season, participating in mock drafts is an essential process of fantasy sports. However, it can be time-consuming to sit through multiple mock drafts, which may not have the exact configurations you want. Fortunately, there […]

Embrace the Boring: Value Veterans For Fantasy Baseball 2023

Everybody wants to find a shiny new toy. Every year, we see exploding ADPs on the exciting young fantasy baseball players, and every year, we see plenty of those players fail to live up to expectations. A fantasy draft is a zero-sum game. If one player climbs up the ranks, some other players have to […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters for 2023

It's draft season! That means it's time to start locking down the players we want in the middle and later rounds of the draft. Everybody wants to find those breakout players that smash their draft value by several rounds, so that's the goal of what we're trying to do here today. I've already covered my […]

Part-Time Infielders Worth Rostering In 2023 Fantasy Baseball

Do you ever get excited about a player you plan to have on your team after each of your drafts, but then you hear they’re in the dreaded platoon, and all the excitement seems to vanish? That’s a term we all hate to hear. Of course, we want to roster players who are going to […]

2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide - Strategy, Tips and Targets by Jon Anderson

Welcome to my 2023 draft guide! In this piece, I try my best to give you all of the biggest lessons I learned in my draft preparation. I have put tons and tons of hours into fantasy baseball research this offseason, and I learned a lot in the process. I can't tell you everything here, […]

Top 10 First Base Dynasty Prospects - Fantasy Baseball Rankings

For as long as I can remember, the first base position has been looked to for power, power, and more power. While it's not quite as potent as it was in the 2000s, this position remains one of the most impactful for offense in general. That's also the case in the minor leagues as many […]

Multi-Position Bench Bats Worth Rostering In 2023 Fantasy Baseball

Player position in fantasy baseball should by no means be a primary factor in drafting a player. It matters at the margins to be sure, but it should never be anything other than a secondary consideration. Now that we have the qualifier sentences done, we're going to get really serious about what position players play. […]

Best Ball Targets for Fantasy Baseball Drafts

The fantasy baseball season is right around the corner. For those fantasy managers looking to get an edge on their 2023 leagues, best ball formats are an awesome way to get an early look at where players are being drafted in terms of ADP and evaluate which players have a stock price that is likely […]

5 Bounce-Back Infielder Candidates In 2023 Fantasy Baseball

One of the best ways to get ahead in your fantasy baseball draft is to take advantage of the players who are falling in ADP unnecessarily. Baseball is a funny game, and it doesn't take a whole lot to generate a down year for a player. The bigger sample is always better than the smaller […]

C.J. Cron Out A Few Days With Back Spasms

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (back) will miss at least a few days of Cactus League games due to back spasms he experienced on Thursday. There is no timeline for him to return to spring action. Cron hasn't been in the lineup since Tuesday, but his back injury doesn't look to be serious enough […]

Carlos Santana Dealing With Knee Discomfort

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Carlos Santana (knee) was removed from Thursday night's Grapefruit League game against the New York Yankees due to left knee discomfort. Santana suffered the injury when he slipped on the infield while attempting to catch a fly ball. The Pirates continue to evaluate him, and we'll have an update on the […]

Freddie Freeman Expected To Play Saturday

The Los Angeles Dodgers' plan is for first baseman Freddie Freeman (hamstring) to serve as the designated hitter for Saturday's Cactus League game and then play first base on Sunday. Freeman was pulled from Team Canada's game in the World Baseball Classic earlier this week with a tweaked right hamstring, but it was a precautionary […]

Top 5 MLB Prospect Rankings - Boston Red Sox

Welcome to RotoBaller's 2023 team-by-team prospect rankings series. Here, we will take a look at the top five prospects in each of the 30 farm systems. Players will be sorted by overall value and assessed on a traditional 20-80 scale. In case you're unfamiliar with this scouting methodology, here's the gist: players are assigned a […]