Tim Anderson, Yoan Moncada Expected To Return Friday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson and third baseman Yoan Moncada (rib) are expected to return to the team's Cactus League lineup on Friday after playing for Team USA and Team Cuba, respectively, in the World Baseball Classic. Moncada collided with his teammate in the outfield in the semifinal game against Team USA on Sunday, […]

Jace Peterson Sustains Hand Bruise After HBP On Wednesday

Oakland A's third baseman Jace Peterson (hand) was removed from Wednesday's spring training game after he was hit by a pitch on the hand against the Chicago Cubs. Peterson initially remained in the game but was eventually replaced in the lineup. The team announced later on Wednesday that Peterson had sustained a bruised hand but […]

Brett Baty Survives Another Round Of Cuts

New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty survived another round of cuts on Wednesday and will remain in camp with the team. The Mets demoted top prospect, Francisco Alvarez, but Baty's strong spring has made the team strongly consider him entering Opening Day. The 23-year-old has been white-hot this spring with a .342 batting average […]

Late-Round Third 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. […]

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 […]

Matt Chapman (3B, TOR) - 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 130 CURRENT ADP: ~155 overall ANALYSIS: Matt Chapman is one of my favorite targets at 3B this year if you sit out the early feeding frenzy that involves plenty of players being pushed up the draft board ahead of where they should be going. Chapman's plus defense will keep him […]

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 […]

Luis Urias Hits Three-Run Homer Monday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias had a solid game at the plate for Team Mexico in Monday's 6-5 semifinals World Baseball Classic loss to Team Japan. Urias played second base and went 2-for-4 with a single and a three-run home run. The 25-year-old hit .278 in the WBC but has hit just 2-for-14 during 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 […]

Yoan Moncada Day-To-Day With Bruised Rib

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (rib) is being listed as day-to-day with a bruised rib that he suffered in an outfield collision while playing for Team Cuba in the World Baseball Classic against Team USA. Moncada avoided a concussion after colliding with teammate Luis Robert Jr. on Sunday evening. Both Moncada and Robert […]

Yu Chang Held Up By Visa Issues

Boston Red Sox infielder Yu Chang won't be back with the team in spring camp until Thursday due to visa issues. He will have six days to make the team once he's back, as he's competing with Bobby Dalbec for the final infield spot on the bench to open up the 2023 regular season. The […]

Justin Turner Back In Spring Lineup Monday

Boston Red Sox third baseman/designated hitter Justin Turner (face) has returned to the team's Grapefruit League lineup on Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Luis Ortiz. Turner is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third in the lineup. The 38-year-old required 16 stitches after being hit in the face by a pitch […]

Nolan Arenado Expected To Be Fine After HBP

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (hand) is expected to be fine after being hit by a pitch during Sunday's World Baseball Classic win over Cuba. According to Team USA manager Mark DeRosa, Arenado is fine, and if the score (USA was up 9-2 at the time) had been different, "he would have fought […]

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 […]

Tommy La Stella To Play The Field On Wednesday

Seattle Mariners infielder Tommy La Stella (shoulder) is expected to play the field for the first time on Wednesday, according to manager Scott Servais. The veteran infielder has been limited to designated hitter while dealing with shoulder soreness. Despite that, the Mariners believe that the injury is a minor issue. It sounds like La Stella […]

Josh Jung Involved In Minor Car Accident, Uninjured

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung was part of a minor car accident on his way to the ballpark Saturday but was uninjured. He was not in the lineup for Saturday's game, however. Jung hit five home runs in 26 games for the Rangers last season and is ranked as the team's top prospect. Hopefully, […]

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, […]

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 […]

Updated Fantasy Baseball Third Base Rankings - 2023 Roto League Drafts: Gunnar Henderson, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Josh Jung

Draft season is upon us, and we'll be releasing updated rankings constantly! In this article below, you'll find our MLB team's updated 2023 fantasy baseball third base rankings for roto leagues and tiers for 5x5 mixed roto leagues as of March 17. This is an exciting time of year for MLB and fantasy baseball fans, […]

Brandon Drury Expected To Be Fine

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Brandon Drury (calf) was removed early during Friday's spring training contest. The right-handed slugger was pulled out of the game after fouling a ball off his calf. It sounds like his removal from the game was precautionary and Drury should be fine going forward. The expectation is that Drury will […]

Nolan Arenado In Midseason Form

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado has looked great this spring and during the World Baseball Classic. Before heading out for the WBC, Arenado hit .571 with two home runs and three RBI for the Cards. Though he's yet to homer for Team USA, he has four RBI with a .333/.375/.533 slash line. Three of […]

Austin Riley Looking Good In Spring Training

Entering Grapefruit League play on Friday, Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley is hitting a strong .316 (6-for-19) with a double, two home runs, four RBI and three runs scored in nine games played. He made his first All-Star team in his fourth year in the big leagues in 2022 by slashing .273/.349/.528 with an […]