Greg Brown Out As Cubs Hitting Coach
The Chicago Cubs are moving on from hitting coach Greg Brown at a position that continues to be a revolving door for the organization. Between 2012 and 2022, the Cubs have employed 14 different hitting coaches. Brown was a successful college coach and area scout who signed both J.D. Martinez and Enrique Hernandez. It's unknown […]
Dusty Baker Plans To Return In 2023
Regardless of what happens in the World Series, Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker plans to return to his position in 2023, according to sources. The future Hall of Famer is seeking his first World Series title this week against the Philadelphia Phillies, and he has led his team to this point with a perfect 6-0 […]
Dodgers Have Their Eyes On Carlos Correa
If Los Angeles Dodgers impending free-agent shortstop Trea Turner decides to go elsewhere on the open market this winter, the Dodgers will be looking at Minnesota Twins impending free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa. The Dodgers are reportedly intrigued by replacing Turner with Correa. The Dodgers "love everything" about Correa and "don't seem to have 2017 reservations" […]
Nick Maton Added To Phillies' World Series Roster
The Philadelphia Phillies added shortstop Nick Maton and right-hander Nick Nelson to their World Series roster against the Houston Astros this week. In corresponding moves, left-hander Bailey Falter and infielder/outfielder Dalton Guthrie were removed from the World Series roster. Maton will give the Phils another left-handed bat off the bench. In 72 regular season at-bats, […]
David Stearns Stepping Down In Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns is stepping down and will remain in an advisory role to owner Mark Attanasio and baseball operations, the Brewers announced on Thursday. Matt Arnold will now move into the lead role to oversee all baseball operations in Milwaukee. Arnold has been the team's senior vice president and […]
Mike Maddux, Jeff Albert Not Returning To Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Mike Maddux is stepping down, while Jeff Albert has elected not to return as hitting coach for the 2023 season. "We have a lot of openings," president John Mozeliak said. Bullpen coach Bryan Eversgerd also won't be returning, while former bench coach Skip Schumaker was hired as the manager for […]
Yankees Plan To Stick With Aaron Boone
New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner plans to keep Aaron Boone on as manager in 2023. "As far as Boone's concerned, we just signed him and for all the same reasons I listed a year ago, I believe he is a very good manager," Steinbrenner said. "I don't see a change there." Boone signed a […]
Marlins Choose Skip Schumaker As Next Manager
The Miami Marlins have decided to hire St. Louis Cardinals bench coach Skip Schumaker as their next manager. Schumaker is a first-time manager after playing 11 big-league seasons, his first eight coming with the Cardinals. He won a World Series with the organization in 2011. Schumaker was the bench coach in 2022 after four seasons […]
Brian Cashman's Contract Is Up This Winter
Per an article from SNY's Andy Martino on Sunday, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman's contract is up this winter. Per Martino's article, "Cashman's contract is up, of course, and most in the organization believe that Hal Steinbrenner will ask him back, and that Cashman will accept." Martino's article also states that manager Aaron […]
Orioles Bringing Back Full Coaching Staff For 2023
The Baltimore Orioles will leave their coaching staff intact for the 2023 season, per MASN Sport's Roch Kubatko. The only change the team will make is the addition of Cody Asche as offensive strategy coach. The O's had a surprisingly successful 2022 season, earning their first winning season in six seasons with a record of […]
Jordan Lawlar Fractures Left Scapula Friday
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar (shoulder) suffered a fractured left scapula when he was hit by a pitch in an Arizona Fall League game last Friday, per MLB's Sam Dykstra. The team's No. 3 prospect and MLB's No. 12 overall prospect will be out for six to eight weeks, per the team's director of […]
Marlins Down To Four Finalists For Managerial Opening
The Miami Marlins are down to four finalists for their managerial opening and are expected to decide soon. The candidates are St. Louis Cardinals bench coach Skip Schumaker, Houston Astros bench coach Joe Espada, Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro and New York Yankees third base coach Luis Rojas. The Marlins may decide on […]
Fernando Tatis Jr. Will Miss First 20 Games Of 2023
As a result of the San Diego Padres playing 12 postseason games, shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) will be eligible to return from his suspension after missing the first 20 games of the 2023 season. He'll be eligible to return on Thursday, April 20, for the start of a four-game road trip against the Arizona […]
Jeremy Pena Named ALCS MVP
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena homered on Sunday as part of a two-hit performance in a win for the American League West club. Houston completed a four-game sweep of the New York Yankees with the result as Pena drove in three runs and scored two more in the deciding game. The rookie shortstop was named […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/23/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
We don't have to deal with just a showdown slate today! Both of the League Championship Series are in action today. The Astros will try to sweep the Yankees in the Bronx with the same pitcher that completed the sweep of Seattle. The Phillies have won the first two games at home and now get […]
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/22/22 (Premium Content)
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/22/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/22/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
We don't have to deal with just a showdown slate today! Both of the League Championship Series are in action today. The Astros try to take a 3-0 lead as the ALCS heads to New York after a Houston sweep at home. The Phillies picked up the win in Game 3 last night in Philly […]
Ha-Seong Kim Leading Off For Padres Friday
San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim will bat leadoff in Game 3 of the NLCS against lefty Ranger Suarez and the Philadelphia Phillies. It appears the Phillies like Kim hitting leadoff against lefties instead of Jurickson Profar, who has been at the top of the order against righties. The two will switch spots in the […]
Bryson Stott Draws Into Phillies Lineup Friday
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Bryson Stott is back in the lineup for Game 3 of the NLCS against the San Diego Padres on Friday. Stott and Edmundo Sosa have formed a platoon at shortstop for the Phils, with the former facing righties. So far this postseason, Stott has struggled, going 2-for-19 with no homers and just […]
Terry Francona Will Return As Guardians Manager
Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona will return as the skipper for the 2023 season. "I want to see that group grow. I want to be a part of that," Francona said. President of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said the job is Francona's for as long as he wants it. Francona led the team to the […]
Rangers Name Bruce Bochy Their New Manager
The Texas Rangers named Bruce Bochy as their new manager for the 2023 season on Friday. Bochy will be the 20th full-time manager in franchise history. The three-time World Series champion manager will come out of retirement to join a Rangers squad that has had six straight losing seasons. The 67-year-old hasn't managed since his […]
Dusty Baker To Be Asked Back In 2023
The Houston Astros will invite manager Dusty Baker back to manage again in 2023, according to sources. Neither Baker nor general manager James Click have a contract for next season, which is an unusual situation for a team that made the World Series in 2021 and is in the American League Championship Series for the […]
Blue Jays Agree To Three-Year Contract With John Schneider
The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to terms with manager John Schneider on a three-year contract on Friday as their manager for the 2023 through 2025 seasons. The deal includes a team option for the 2026 season. The former bench coach went 46-28 as the interim manager after taking over for Charlie Montoyo in July of […]
Eduardo Nunez Announces Retirement
Former Boston Red Sox infielder Eduardo Nunez announced his retirement on his personal Instagram account on Thursday. Nunez last played in 2020 in just two games for the New York Mets. The 35-year-old hand not played at all this year and last played in seven games for the Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball […]
Bryson Stott, Brandon Marsh To Return To Lineup Friday
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said the team will go back to rookie shortstop Bryson Stott and outfielder Brandon Marsh in the starting lineup on Friday in Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres and right-hander Joe Musgrove. Outfielder Matt Vierling and infielder Edmundo Sosa got the starts in […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/20/22): MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Thursday RotoBallers! This is John Brubaker dropping some of my favorite plays for today's ALCS showdown slate. It's the first showdown slate I've written up this year, but I wanted to do my part in helping you guys navigate your way into some coin tonight. While it's only one game, we don't necessarily have […]
Jeremy Reed Won't Return As Angels Hitting Coach
Los Angeles Angels hitting coach Jeremy Reed will not return for the 2023 season. Reed established himself with veteran MVPs and also impacted young up-and-comers like Luis Rengifo, Taylor Ward and Jared Walsh. The status of other coaches, including assistant hitting coaches Paul Sorrento and John Mallee, is unclear. The 41-year-old Reed was the team's […]
Aledmys Diaz Serving As The DH Against Yankees
Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz is serving as the designated hitter and is batting seventh in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday against New York Yankees right-hander Jameson Taillon. This will be Diaz's first start so far in this postseason for Houston. In three games played, he's gone 1-for-7 with a […]
Isiah Kiner-Falefa Back At Shortstop In Game 1 Of ACLS
New York Yankees infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa is starting at shortstop and is hitting eighth for Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday against the Houston Astros and right-hander Justin Verlander. Kiner-Falefa was on the bench for the final two games of the AL Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians in favor of […]
Edmundo Sosa Starting In Game 2 Wednesday
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Edmundo Sosa is in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday for the second game of the National League Championship Series against the San Diego Padres and left-hander Blake Snell. Sosa hit .227 during the regular season with a .275 on-base percentage, a pair of home runs, and six stolen bases in 190 […]