Anthony Rizzo Has Tightness In His Back

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) didn't take part in Tuesday night's intrasquad game because of tightness in his lower back. Rizzo's back has been a problem before for short periods of time at this time of the year, but the Cubs are just being cautious here with their All-Star first baseman. Consider him […]

Brad Keller, Ryan O'Hearn Test Positive For COVID-19

The Kansas City Royals announced on Tuesday that starting pitcher Brad Keller and first baseman Ryan O'Hearn tested positive for COVID-19. Keller said he has experienced mild symptoms, while O'Hearn is asymptomatic. Both players will need to return two negative tests within 24 hours in order to join the team's summer camp. Keller will now […]

Seth Beer Tests Positive For COVID-19

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman/outfielder Seth Beer, the team's No. 12 prospect per MLB Pipeline, tested positive for COVID-19 after intake testing was completed. Beer is unlikely to be a realistic option for the D-Backs in 2020, but he was a beast of a hitter at Clemson and became a first-round pick of the Astros in […]

Max Muncy Day-to-Day With Bruised Finger

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy did not take part in Monday's intrasquad game after getting hit on his finger on Sunday. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he expects Muncy to be fine going forward. That is welcomed news for fantasy owners, as Muncy has turned into one of the league's most consistent hitters. He […]

Giants Suspend Workouts Tuesday

The San Francisco Giants have suspended their workouts on Tuesday, pending the results of coronavirus tests that they sent in over the weekend. It's an ongoing issue for Major League Baseball, as a handful of teams have been forced to cancel or delay their workouts because their COVID-19 tests haven't come back. Teams and players […]

Freddie Freeman Starting To Feel Better

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is starting to feel better after developing COVID-19 symptoms last week. The star infielder is still in quarantine, and he will have to receive a pair of negative tests before joining his teammates. Thankfully, it appears as though Freeman is trending in the right direction. If Freeman can return […]

Nats-Yankees, Dodgers-Giants To Kick Off 2020 Season

Major League Baseball unveiled the 2020 regular season schedule on Monday night, and it will feature a two-game Opening Night on Thursday, July 23. The Washington Nationals will host the New York Yankees at 7:08 p.m. ET in a matchup featuring right-hander Gerrit Cole making his Yankees debut about three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer […]

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo More Comfortable

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder/first baseman Yoshitomo Tsutsugo appears to be more comfortable as he adjusts to life in the major leagues after 205 career home runs and five All-Star nods in Japan. "His swing is what it is, and it’s really good," manager Kevin Cash said. "He has special power; he’s got special line-drive ability. […]

Austin Riley Could Be Moved To First Base

If Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, who tested positive for COVID-19, isn't ready for the start of the regular season, third baseman/outfielder Austin Riley could fill in at first base. Either Riley or Johan Camargo will likely start the year at the hot corner. “Austin has looked really good [at first base],” manager Brian […]

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 […]

Two More Giants Test Positive For COVID-19

The San Francisco Giants said that two more individuals in the organization have tested positive for COVID-19. The Giants did not release their names. That brings the team's total positive coronavirus cases to four, with last year's first-round Hunter Bishop and minor league pitcher Luis Madero testing positive last week. Players must return two negative […]

Philadelphia Phillies: Top 10 Dynasty Prospects

The Philadelphia Phillies will be our next stop on the farm to evaluate the best prospects on each MLB team. Once the 2020 MLB season begins, it may turn out that Minor League systems will be more important than usual. Franchises are losing money during the pandemic layoff, so many teams will be looking for […]

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 […]

Pablo Sandoval's Weight Not An Issue

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler said that corner infielder Pablo Sandoval's weight and conditioning isn't an issue, and the Giants expect Kung Fu Panda to be in game shape by Opening Day later this month even though he's noticeably heavier than he was during spring training in Arizona almost five months ago. Sandoval had […]

Astros Cancel Workout On Monday

The Houston Astros canceled their workout on Monday because they are still awaiting the results from Friday's COVID-19 tests, according to sources. The Washington Nationals also canceled their Monday workout for the same reason. Teams are emphasizing the priority of player health and safety, but the Astros are "optimistic that this process will be ironed […]

Nationals Cancel Workouts On Monday

The Washington Nationals have canceled their workouts on Monday because the results from their Friday coronavirus tests have still not shown up, according to sources. The Oakland Athletics also canceled a workout on Sunday because they hadn't received the results of their COVID-19 tests. MLB testers didn't show up to Angels camp on Sunday either. […]

Josh Naylor Getting Reps At First Base

San Diego Padres outfielder Josh Naylor is seeing action at first base early in summer camp. Expected to compete for at-bats with outfielders Wil Myers and Franchy Cordero, reps at first could improve his playing prospects. Naylor debuted with a modest 89 wRC+ in 2019, launching eight homers in 279 plate appearances. Possessing strong plate […]

Miguel Sano Tested Positive For Coronavirus

Minnesota Twins first baseman Miguel Sano tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday. Sano is asymptomatic, but he’s required to self-isolate until he tests negative twice. With that in mind, Sano appears likely to be ready for the start of the season, though there is no definite timetable. If Sano does miss any time, then Marwin […]

Freddie Freeman Tested Positive For Coronavirus

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman has tested positive for coronavirus. Freeman has been battling a coronavirus-related fever since Thursday, putting his chances of playing at the start of the season in jeopardy. Fantasy owners should expect Freeman to miss at least the start of the season, but it’s unclear how long he’ll remain sidelined […]

Jose Martinez Not Present Friday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/outfielder Jose Martinez was not present for the team's first summer camp workout on Friday, and it wasn't because of a travel issue. Martinez has been working out at Tropicana Field for most of the shutdown, so this brings in speculation that he may have tested positive for COVID-19. Pitchers Yonny […]

2020 MLB All-Star Game Canceled

Due to health circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Major League Baseball announced on Friday that the All-Star game will not be played in 2020 for the first time since World War II. The Dodgers, who had been scheduled to host the game, will host the next available All-Star game in 2022. The Braves will […]

Logan Morrison In Great Shape

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Logan Morrison said that he was on the field six days a week during the coronavirus shutdown, including four days a week facing live arms. Morrison took part in a series of workouts in Palm Beach, Fla., including Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, Corey Kluber, Paul Goldschmidt and Giancarlo Stanton. Morrison was […]

Baltimore Orioles: Top 10 Dynasty Prospects

The Baltimore Orioles will be our next stop on the farm to evaluate the best prospects on each MLB team. Once the 2020 MLB season begins, it may turn out that Minor League systems will be more important than usual. Franchises are losing money during the pandemic layoff, so many teams will be looking for […]

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 […]

Washington Nationals: Top 10 Dynasty Prospects

The Washington Nationals will be our next stop on the farm to evaluate the best prospects on each MLB team. Once the 2020 MLB season begins, it may turn out that Minor League systems will be more important than usual. Franchises are losing money during the pandemic layoff, so many teams will be looking for […]

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 […]

Josh Bell To DH For Pirates?

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell is a prototypical slugging designated hitter, and the Pirates could use Jose Osuna at first base if they decide to use Bell as the primary designated hitter in 2020. Another option in the DH role would be outfielder Gregory Polanco, with Guillermo Heredia, who is an excellent defender, in […]

Boston Red Sox: Top 10 Dynasty Prospects

The Boston Red Sox will be our next stop on the farm to evaluate the best prospects on each MLB team. Once the 2020 MLB season begins, it may turn out that Minor League systems will be more important than usual. Franchises are losing money during the pandemic layoff, so many teams will be looking […]

MLB Can't Identify Players That Test Positive For COVID-19

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman and Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer both said that because of the HIPAA Act, teams are not allowed to divulge the names of any player who tests positive for COVID-19 during the season. "The information I've been given is [the media] will be left to try to […]