Chris Davis Receives Cortisone Injection In Arm

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (forearm) received a cortisone shot to help him heal faster. Manager Buck Showalter said that this won't change the timetable for Davis' return. Davis must be itching to get back onto the field in a regular capacity. Outfielder Trey Mancini got the nod at first base Saturday.

Justin Bour Scratched With Back Spasms

Miami Marlins first baseman Justin Bour (back) was scratched from spring action Saturday due to back spasms. The injury isn't considered serious, and the Marlins are just being cautious with the regular season quickly approaching. Bour will be the team's cleanup hitter in 2018 after hitting .289 with a career-high 25 home runs in 377 […]

Justin Bour Struggling This Spring

It's been a slow Spring Training for Miami Marlins first baseman Justin Bour, but that shouldn't deter fantasy owners from drafting him this year. The big lefty, who clubbed 25 homers and 83 RBI in just 108 games last season, is batting a measly .190 in 21 at-bats this Spring. When healthy, Bour is one […]

Chase Headley Focuses On Natural Swing

San Diego Padres third baseman Chase Headley hopes a few mechanical adjustments in his swing will allow him to surpass his recent unexceptional performance. Since a magical 2012 season when he hit 31 home runs, scored 95 runs and drove in 115 RBI (along with 17 steals and an .874 OPS), Headley has settled for […]

Sam Travis Locates Previously Unproven Power

Boston Red Sox first base prospect Sam Travis hit his third home run of the spring Friday against the Marlins. He went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run. Travis has never hit more than six home runs in any season of his minor league career. It became questionable whether Travis would stay at first […]

Best Ball Sleepers and Late Round Targets for Fantasy Baseball

Best ball leagues are one of the latest variations of fantasy baseball that are quickly growing in popularity. Draft day is the only day of the year where owners will have control over their roster. There is no waiver wire and there are no trades. Owners won't even set daily lineups, as they will instead […]

Eric Hosmer Rankings Debate - Comparing RotoBaller's Rankers

We continue our long-running series of articles debating fantasy rankings with a player that has ignited a good amount of debate over the last few months within our rankers. RotoBaller's expert writers have come up with our consensus rankings for mixed leagues, but that doesn't mean we agreed on everything. In this space, we'll hear […]

Logan Morrison Getting Better But Will Miss Friday, Saturday

Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Logan Morrison (gluteus) is on the road to recovery after straining his glute on Wednesday while sliding in a spring training game. Morrison told manager Paul Molitor that he is improving, but the team plans to be cautious with Morrison and will most likely hold him out of action on […]

Dominic Smith Expected To Play On Sunday

New York Mets first baseman Dominic Smith has been out of action due to an injured right quadriceps, but he’s expected to return on Sunday. Smith has seen only one at-bat in the Grapefruit League this spring ,which is obviously not a good start after entering spring training in a competition with fellow first baseman […]

Adrian Gonzalez Is Feeling Good Right Now

New York Mets first baseman Adrian Gonzalez may not be producing at the plate in spring training thus far, but it’s certainly not for lack of health, according to Gonzalez. Gonzalez has been participating in a new warmup routine this spring, one that’s designed to help his back. If you recall, back injuries limited Gonzalez […]

Christian Villanueva Adding First Base To His Resume

San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva will play first base Friday as he fights for a roster spot. The Padres third baseman was also recently linked to taking repetitions at shortstop. His versatility could supplement a bat that's hitting .435 with three homers and 11 RBI in 23 spring at-bats (1.465 OPS). If he makes […]

Chris Davis Will Resume Baseball Activities Next Week

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (forearm) will be back on the field next week. Manager Buck Showalter told the media that Davis, who has been dealing with a tight forearm, will resume "baseball action" soon. Here's hoping that Davis will be able to stay on the field for the rest of spring training. Pedro Alvarez has […]

Matt Carpenter Begins Fielding and Batting Practice

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter (back, shoulder) began hitting and fielding drills this week. The team is reportedly concerned about both Carpenter's back and his shoulder, which may lead them to sticking him at first base. Originally, Carpenter was being looked at as a super-utility infielder who could play almost any infield position. For […]

No Timeline For Steve Pearce's Return

Toronto Blue Jays utilityman Steve Pearce has been suffering from a calf strain this spring, and while he’s feeling better, there isn’t a timeline as for when he might get back on the field. For a good portion of the offseason, it looked as though Pearce might just have a starting role in Toronto’s outfield […]

Points League Primer - Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy

When discussing fantasy baseball, an often neglected but entertaining format is the points league. These exist in both season-long cumulative and weekly head-to-head leagues. While existential debates about scoring categories and their true depiction of player worth are endless, points leagues arguably get closest to the objective of sabermetrics. Points leagues attempt to define a […]

Top First Base Prospect Rankings - 2018 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Baseball

Welcome back, RotoBallers. I'll be breaking down impact prospects by position. Today I'm bringing you my top 10 first basemen - MLB prospect rankings for the 2018 fantasy baseball season. First base is always a challenging position to find rookie stars. It’s not every year a Cody Bellinger and Rhys Hoskins reach the majors. Most […]

Ryan McMahon Looking To Become Starting First Baseman

Colorado Rockies first baseman Ryan McMahon went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in the 3-2 win against the Cincinnati Reds. Despite not getting a hit in the game, McMahon is still sporting a .353/.371/.529 line through spring training and has shown flashes of brilliance against MLB pitchers such as Kyle Hendricks and Mike Leake. It should […]

Yonder Alonso Looking Good in His New Uniform

Cleveland Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso is looking good in his new uniform, starting off Cactus League play by playing well. He's slashing .375/.500/.938 with two home runs so far. He's walked four times and struck out just three times. Alonso was signed to replace Carlos Santana, who joined the Philadelphia Phillies as a free […]

Ryan Zimmerman Gets Three Hits In Minor League Game

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman had three hits in a minor league game that really no one saw on Tuesday. He's fine, according to manager Dave Martinez, and was seen taking infield practice with the team earlier in the day. The Nats are easing Zimmerman into action, as they are mindful of Zimmerman's history of […]

Orioles Will Take It Slow With Chris Davis

Surely Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (forearm) wants to be out there playing more often during spring training. The team wants to make sure that he's able to play during the regular season. Spring training stats don't count, after all. Davis has said that his tight forearm, which has received a clean MRI bill, […]

Updated First Base Rankings - 2018 Fantasy Baseball

Welcome back RotoBallers. With the MLB season just a few short weeks a way, it's time to update our rankings and analysis to account for injuries, free agent signings, spring training risers/fallers and more. We kick off our updated March rankings today with the first base position. Harris breaks down each tier and provides analysis […]

Buster Posey To Start Friday

San Francisco Giants catcher/first baseman Buster Posey (ankle) will start on Friday. Posey has been out with a left ankle injury since February 25. Posey should be good to go for Opening Day and remains one of the best options at the catcher position in 2018.

Logan Morrison Leaves Game Early

Minnesota Twins first baseman Logan Morrison left Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Red Sox early after coming down with tightness in his right gluteus. Morrison developed the injury after sliding into home plate. The Twins removed him from the game shortly thereafter, although it appears the move was just precautionary. For now, consider Morrison […]

Chris Davis Will Not Play Until After Friday

Manager Buck Showalter and the front office want to take it cautious with Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis, who has been battling forearm tightness all spring. He's not going to be in the lineup in any shape, whether it be as the designated hitter or at first base, until after Friday. Showalter told the […]

Buster Posey Continues To Deal With Ankle Injury

San Francisco Giants catcher/first baseman Buster Posey (ankle) remains out of the Giants lineup on Wednesday. Posey hasn’t appeared in a game since Feb. 25. He’s been dealing with a left ankle injury. Henry Schulman reports that the ankle has been affecting his swing. The good news is that Posey has been working out with the […]

Best-Ball Draft Strategy Overview for Fantasy Baseball

It's finally March, which can only mean two things: Spring Training and fantasy drafts. All the effort spent on rankings and draft prep finally come to fruition. Once your draft is completed, you then get to spend every day of the rest of the season analyzing player performances, scouring waiver wires and setting the best […]

Matt Carpenter Might Not Be Ready for Opening Day

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter (back) may not be ready for Opening Day. He has resumed baseball activities in Cardinals camp, but still hasn't appeared in a Grapefruit League game. Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said, "If this doesn't stay on track, I don't know if he'll be timed up. Physically, I think he'll be […]

Jose Martinez Scratched from Tuesday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Jose Martinez was scratched from Tuesday's Grapefruit League lineup due to a left groin spasm. There's no word on the severity of the injury yet. Martinez was excellent last season, but has been struggling in Spring Training so far this year. With a crowded lineup, Martinez will need to really pick […]

Chris Davis Says Forearm Is Feeling Better

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis said that his troublesome forearm is feeling better. He got a clean result from his MRI, which should ease the Tommy John surgery fears. Davis said that it was a day-to-day thing for him. Davis should be ready for Opening Day as he looks to bounce back from a disappointing […]

Matt Carpenter Could Start Swinging on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter (back) could start swinging a bat as early as Tuesday. Carpenter hasn't appeared in any Grapefruit League games yet and has been limited in practice since the start of camp due to tightness in his back. Unless Carpenter has another setback, he should still be on track for Opening […]