Andrew Toles Sent Down To Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andrew Toles was sent to the club's Triple-A affiliate in Oklahoma City on Wednesday. Toles was battling with Matt Kemp and Joc Pederson to be the team's starting left fielder. Toles had an excellent spring training (three home runs, 10 RBI, .852 OPS) and is likely the best all-around player of […]

Adrian Beltre Looks To A Healthy 2018

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre finished the spring with .323/.333/.355 slash line in 31 at-bats with no home runs. While the counting stats leave little to be desired, there's almost no concern that the veteran will return to his productive ways now that he's returned to full health. Beltre is an impressive specimen, even […]

Tim Beckham Plays Sim Game With No Issues

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Tim Beckham played in a simulated game on Tuesday and reported no issues with his groin that he injured late in Spring Training. The Orioles hope that he continues the strong hitting that he showed when he came over last season in a trade. Beckham should be all set for Opening […]

Jedd Gyorko Slumps Through Grapefruit League Play

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Jedd Gyorko struggled this spring, posting a .186/.250/.279 slash line in 17 Grapefruit League games. He hit just one home run and drove in only six runs. Gyorko didn't need to earn the starting third base job this spring, but it still would have been nice to see him play […]

Brandon Drury Getting Third Base Start

Arriving in New York via trade last month, third baseman Brandon Drury seemed poised for the starting gig at third base, despite Miguel Andujar’s electric start to spring training. While the Yankees tried their best to publicly keep pressure on Drury by announcing he wasn’t guaranteed a starting spot, Drury has earned the spot. On Thursday, […]

Matt Chapman Puts A Cap On A Terrible Spring

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman must work to overcome an underperforming spring. He went 0-for-3 on Tuesday and finished with a .178 average and 10 strikeouts this spring. Chapman showed some offensive promise in 2017, hitting 14 home runs in 84 games. However, it came with a .234 average and 92 strikeouts. Currently, Chapman […]

Braves Option Rio Ruiz And Several Others To Minor Leagues

The Atlanta Braves sent infielder Rio Ruiz to Triple-A Gwinnett and they also sent outfielder Ezequiel Carrera, infielder Sean Kazmar and pitcher Anibal Sanchez to minor league camp. None of this really impacts people from a fantasy standpoint.

Kris Bryant Headed For A Strong 2018 Campaign

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant had himself a very nice spring, hitting .366. Bryant only delivered one home run and three RBI in 41 at-bats, but fantasy owners should not be worried. Bryant had a "down" year in 2017 due to limited run production, but everything else was in line with his career numbers. […]

Eduardo Nunez Starts The Season With No Knee Concerns

Boston Red Sox utility player Eduardo Nunez feels more confident in his knee than he has all spring, according to Rob Bradford of WEEI. Nunez finished the spring with a .259 average, one stolen base attempt and zero extra-base hits. In the field, he had very few opportunities to test his injured knee. He does […]

Matt Duffy Bats Third In Final Spring Game

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy batted third in the batting order for the last spring warmup game Tuesday. In his last healthy season in 2015, he batted .295 with 12 home runs and 12 stolen bases. Duffy will be 27 years old when the 2018 season starts, and he hopes the multiple surgeries […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Prospects - NL Central

The next stop in our journey through the top prospects in the league is the National League Central. The NL Central is home to some of the top pitching and outfield prospects in the National League, if not all of baseball. The Reds have one of the top 10 farm systems in baseball — as […]

Travis Shaw Poised For Big Year In Milwaukee

Milwaukee Brewers third basemen Travis Shaw is poised for a big year in his second year with the team. After hitting a career-high 31 home runs, 101 RBI and slashing a line of .273/.349/.513, Shaw will look to produce similar numbers behind a much improved Brewers lineup. Shaw is projected to hit cleanup again like […]

Zack Cozart to Hit Leadoff on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart will bat leadoff and play second base in LA's spring training game on Tuesday. Cozart is not expected to hit leadoff or play second regularly, but this provides a good look at the Angels plans on days that Ian Kinsler does not play. The Angels chose not to […]

Jose Ramirez Says He's OK

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (finger) tweeted "I'm OK" after Tuesday's spring training game. Ramirez was forced to leave the game with a laceration to his left middle finger, putting his Opening Day availability slightly in doubt. Ramirez's tweet doesn't necessarily mean he'll play on Opening Day, but it's certainly a good sign that he won't […]

Cleveland Signs Adam Rosales

The Cleveland Indians signed free-agent infielder Adam Rosales to a minor league contract. Rosales was with the Philadelphia Phillies for most of spring training, but was cut last week. He'll provide depth at Triple-A Columbus for now but should see work as a utility infielder in the major leagues at some point this season. He's […]

Jose Ramirez Forced to Leave Tuesday's Game

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez was forced to leave Tuesday's spring training game due to a laceration on his left middle finger. He's listed as day-to-day, but manager Terry Francona said more information would be provided later on. For now, it doesn't seem like a serious injury, but with Opening Day just two days away, […]

Rafael Devers Does Not Play Tuesday

According to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe, Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (knee) is not playing in Tuesday's game. Devers said he felt fine after bruising his right knee in a home plate collision in Monday's game. While he will not do any running, Devers will get some work done in the […]

Rafael Devers Involved In Collision At Plate

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers collided hard with Cubs catcher Victor Caratini in Monday's game, which resulted in a right knee bruise, according to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. It was originally believed to be worse than it actually turned out to be, as Devers was down for a little bit after […]

Ryan Flaherty Goes Hitless In Braves Debut

Atlanta Braves infielder Ryan Flaherty, who joined the Braves after being released by the Phillies, didn't do much to impress his new team on Monday night, going 0-for-2. Let's be serious here -- much as his teammates apparently like him as a "clubhouse guy," he's not a fantasy thought at all. The man had a […]

Breakout Infielders Who’ll Continue To Improve in 2018

In this piece I highlight four infielders who will build off their 2017 breakouts. I want to clearly indicate how each player broke out and why they’ll continue to improve. Since most of these players broke out after their age-25 season, the fantasy community is rightfully proceeding with caution on some of these guys. Travis […]

Jurickson Profar Hitless in Loss

Texas Rangers utility infielder Jurickson Profar went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in a spring training loss to the Cleveland Indians. The 25-year-old got the start at third base, and was punched out by the reigning Cy Young winner Corey Kluber. The Rangers appear to be keeping their promise to keep Profar's time in the field […]

JB's 10 Bold Predictions for 2018

Opening Day is rapidly approaching and our experienced writers will be offering their most daring predictions for the 2018 fantasy baseball season. Nick Mariano, Rick Lucks, Pierre Camus, and Kyle Bishop all have given it their best shot at being bold so far. But it's all been child's play up to this point. Many people don't […]

Diamondbacks Acquire Deven Marrero From Red Sox

The Diamondbacks have acquired infielder Deven Marrero from the Red Sox for a player to be named later. Marrero comes to the D'Backs with a pedigree, having won three All-Conference Performer awards as well as a the Pac-10 defensive player of the year honor. In 71 games with the Red Sox last season, Marrero hit […]

Miguel Andujar To See Some Time At First In Minors

After his strong start to Spring Training, Miguel Andujar fell short of a spot on the New York Yankees, being assigned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 23-year-old is primarily a third baseman, but according to General Manager Brian Cashman, he will also see time at first base. Cashman said 80 percent of his time playing defense […]

Cliff Pennington Will Make Reds Roster

Cincinnati Reds infielder Cliff Pennington will make the Opening Day roster for the Cincinnati Reds. The veteran provides valuable defense, but not much help to fantasy owners. He can be avoided in upcoming drafts.

Trevor Plouffe Released By Rangers

Veteran third baseman Trevor Plouffe has been released by the Texas Rangers. Plouffe is reportedly considering his options and still may resign with Texas and accept an assignment with their Triple-A affiliate. At this point, unless another club becomes desperate for a bat with MLB experience, it is unlikely that other options will pop up […]

Harris Yudin's 10 Bold Predictions for 2018

With Opening Day rapidly approaching, our experienced writers will be offering their most daring predictions for the 2018 fantasy baseball season. Many of my predictions over the years have been laughable at season’s end, but there have been several success stories, as well. Regardless, all predictions are based in trends and patterns, with just a […]

Brandon Drury Not Expected To Be Out Long

After x-rays on Brandon Drury's elbow came back negative, the New York Yankees are not altering their plans for third base with days to go before the season starts. The club has officially listed him as day-to-day, with manager Aaron Boone stating that a roster move will not be made. As a result, look for […]

Giants Release Andres Blanco

The San Francisco Giants announced on Friday that they have released veteran infielder Andres Blanco. Blanco, 34, figures to latch onto another club as organizational depth, but won’t offer fantasy owners any help in 2018.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette To Start Year In Double-A

This is far from the most shocking news in the world, but stud Toronto Blue Jays prospects Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (third baseman) and Bo Bichette (shortstop/second baseman) are set to start the season in Double-A, according to Blue Jays President/CEO Mark Shapiro. This had been the expectation all along. While both are among the top […]