2022 Dynasty Leagues: Players to Trade Away (Premium Content)

The MLB regular season is nearly upon us after and it's officially draft season. In dynasty leagues, that means making trades that could swing the balance in your favor. Bartering is always a matter of risk vs reward. No one truly knows what the future holds, but the more value you can acquire, the better. […]

Brandon Drury Signs With Reds

The Cincinnati Reds signed free-agent third baseman Brandon Drury to an undisclosed deal on Monday. Drury hit .274 in 84 major league at-bats last year in 51 games for the New York Mets, hitting four home runs while driving in 14. He was a starter for the Toronto Blue Jays as recently as 2019 and […]

Ryan McMahon Signs Extension With Rockies

Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon has reportedly signed a six-year contract extension with the Colorado Rockies, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Per Passan, the deal is worth $70 million. McMahon has been a regular for Colorado for the last three seasons. Able to play every infield position except for shortstop, McMahon hit .254 with a […]

Carter Kieboom To Miss At Least Four Weeks

Washington Nationals infielder Carter Kieboom (forearm) suffered an injury during a pregame fielding drill on Friday. Now, the organization is going to shut down the young infielder for at least four weeks, but he could be sidelined up to six weeks. There's a good chance that Kieboom doesn't take the field until sometime in May. […]

Diamondbacks Reportedly Sign Wilmer Difo To Minors Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks have reportedly signed infielder Wilmer Difo to a minor league deal, according to FanSided's Robert Murray. Also per Murray, Difo will report to Major League Spring Training. The infielder made his Major League debut with the Washington Nationals in 2015 and stayed with Washington through the 2020 campaign. The veteran signed with […]

Braves Sign Brock Holt, Brad Brach

The Atlanta Braves signed free-agent infielder Brock Holt and relief pitcher Brad Brach to minor league deals with invites to spring training. Holt comes to Atlanta after hitting .209/.281/.298 with two home runs, 23 RBI and five steals in 260 plate appearances over 76 games for the Texas Rangers last year. The 33-year-old veteran has […]

Mid-Round Third Basemen - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Targets

Welcome officially to the 2022 fantasy baseball season! Now that an MLB deal is in place, a lot more fantasy drafts will be taking place -- and we're here as always to guide you through it. Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone is looking to draft players with upside that can provide […]

Carter Kieboom Diagnosed With Flexor Mass Strain

Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom (forearm) is dealing with a flexor mass strain in his right forearm, and manager Dave Martinez said the team will run more tests to make sure there's no ligament damage. There's no firm timetable for Kieboom's return to spring action, but it doesn't sound like a serious injury. The […]

Marwin Gonzalez Agrees With Yankees On Minor League Deal

Free-agent infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez agreed to a minor league deal with the New York Yankees on Sunday, according to a source. Gonzalez will report to big-league camp when the deal becomes official. The 33-year-old switch-hitter was with the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros last year, combining to hit just .199/.275/.304 with five home runs, […]

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 […]

Brian Anderson Blasts A Three-Run Bomb On Saturday

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson hit a three-run home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League win over the Houston Astros. Anderson missed a lot of the 2021 season due to injury, but in the 67 games he did play, he put up a .249/.337/.378 line. He's capable of much better, as he showed in 2019 […]

Luis Urias To Undergo Tests On Quad

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Luis Urias (quadriceps) will have some tests done on his left quadriceps muscle to determine the severity after being removed from the team's Cactus League game on Saturday against the Texas Rangers. Urias suffered the injury while running the bases and had to leave with a trainer. Utility infielder Jace Peterson […]

Braves Agree With Phil Gosselin

The Atlanta Braves agreed to a minor league deal with free-agent infielder Phil Gosselin on Saturday, according to a source. Gosselin spent the 2021 season with the Los Angeles Angels, where he hit .261/.314/.362 with seven home runs, 47 RBI and 40 runs scored in 373 plate appearances over 104 games. The 33-year-old will likely […]

Carter Kieboom To Undergo MRI

Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom (elbow) was scratched from the team's spring game on Friday with right elbow soreness. Manager Dave Martinez said "it worries me a little bit," and Kieboom will undergo an MRI exam on Saturday. We'll have to wait and see what the MRI results show on Saturday, but fantasy managers […]

Matt Carpenter Agrees With Rangers

Free-agent infielder Matt Carpenter agreed to a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers on Friday, according to a source. Carpenter had offers for a major league deal from at least one other team, but he decided to bet on himself for a chance to play at home. Carpenter lives in Fort Worth, Texas, and […]

Nolan Jones, Tyler Freeman Not Cleared For Games

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Nolan Jones (ankle, back) and shortstop Tyler Freeman (shoulder) have yet to be cleared to play in spring games. Jones had ankle surgery in the offseason and is now dealing with back pain, although he's starting to run, hit and throw in camp. Freeman, meanwhile, had soreness in his left shoulder […]

Kris Bryant Signs With Colorado Rockies - Fantasy Baseball Impact

Kris Bryant was one of the biggest names on the free-agent market in the 2021-2022 offseason, and the lockout caused a major delay in his signing. Things finally got figured out on Wednesday, when the Rockies inked Bryant to a huge seven-year deal that included a no-trade clause. This was a bit of a surprise […]

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 […]

Colin Moran Signs With Reds

The Cincinnati Reds and infielder Colin Moran have agreed to a one-year deal, according to the Cincinnati Reds. Not exactly the consolation Reds fans were hoping for after trading away Jesse Winker, Eugenio Suarez, and Sonny Gray earlier this week. Moran posted a .258/.334/.390 slash line with 10 home runs across 318 at-bats in 2021 […]

Kris Bryant To Primarily Play Left Field

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant will primarily play left field in 2022. Ryan McMahon should be the Rockies regular third baseman. With Bryant cemented in left field, Connor Joe will have to find at-bats in right field and at designated hitter. Bryant agreed to a seven-year, $182 million deal […]

Third Base: Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Sleepers

Anthony Aniano's 2022 fantasy baseball third base rankings and 3B draft sleepers who can be sneaky later-round picks. He breaks down and compares the ADPs of four different MLB players at the third base position. Fantasy baseball players should consider drafting these players in the middle and later rounds of their drafts this MLB Season. […]

Rangers Asked About Kyle Seager

The Texas Rangers inquired whether third baseman Kyle Seager wanted to reverse his retirement and join his brother Corey Seager on the left side of their infield. Kyle, who hit 35 home runs in 2021 with the Seattle Mariners, declined the Rangers offer. As of right now, the Rangers plan to use Andy Ibanez as […]

Jonathan Villar Agrees With Cubs

Free-agent infielder Jonathan Villar agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, pending a physical, according to a source familiar with the situation. Villar spent the 2021 season with the New York Mets, where he slashed .249/.322/.416 with 18 home runs, 42 RBI, 14 stolen bases and 63 runs scored in 454 […]

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 […]

AL-Only Draft Sleepers for 2022 Fantasy Baseball

Baseball is back with a vengeance! MLB teams are wheeling and dealing like fantasy managers on a bender, but who is complaining? Not me. The season starts on April 7, so your fantasy draft or auction is right around the corner. I am here to help with seven sleeper options in AL-only leagues. Who is going […]

Royals To Give Bobby Witt Jr. A Look At Third Base

The Kansas City Royals have been planning to give shortstop prospect Bobby Witt Jr. a look at third base to open the 2022 season, with Adalberto Mondesi at shortstop, Nicky Lopez at second base and Whit Merrifield in right field. Witt is currently MLB Pipeline's No. 3 overall prospect in baseball, behind only Adley Rutschman […]

Anthony Rendon Says He's Completely Healthy

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (hip), who had season-ending right hip surgery in early July of last year, said on Wednesday that he's completely healthy and ready for the season. Rendon also battled injuries to his groin, knee and hamstring last year, but he was cleared for baseball activity in November and hasn't […]

Matt Duffy Signs With Angels

The Los Angeles Angels have signed infielder Matt Duffy to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. The 31-year-old had a surprisingly impressive 2021 campaign with the Cubs, slashing .287/.357/.381 through 97 games and hitting quite well against southpaws. Along the way, he also posted a 7.8 […]

Kris Bryant Signs With Rockies

The Colorado Rockies are signing star third baseman Kris Bryant to a seven-year deal worth $182 million, according to ESPN.com's Jeff Passan. The pact includes a full no-trade clause for all seven seasons. Bryant, a six-time All-Star, was an MVP candidate in 2021 despite splitting the year between Chicago and San Francisco. When all was […]

Charlie Culberson Heads Back To Rangers

The Texas Rangers are re-signing infielder Charlie Culberson to a minor league deal on Wednesday, according to a source. He'll give the Rangers some infield insurance after he killed left-handed pitching in 2021. Culberson hit .243 with five home runs, 23 runs scored, 23 RBI and seven stolen bases in 91 plate appearances for Texas, […]