Joe Panik Makes Blue Jays Roster

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Joe Panik has made the club's opening day roster. The veteran utility player was in camp as a non-roster invitee and will need to be added to the club's 40-man roster. He was informed that would likely not occur until Major League Baseball's deadline to set rosters because the Jays' roster […]

Eric Samulski's Bold Predictions for 2021

It's bold prediction time! Everybody's favorite time of year. Last year I put out my bold prediction article, and it was a doozy. Obviously, publishing it before the shutdown which delayed the MLB season impacted some of the claims, but, actually, no, I'll just blame everything on that. Anyways, I'm back again to plant my […]

Dee Strange-Gordon Released By Reds

The Cincinnati Reds released shortstop Dee Strange-Gordon on Friday, ending his bid to make the team after signing as a non-roster invitee earlier in the spring. Strange-Gordon, a former NL batting champion and All-Star, saw his chances to make the team hurt by the Reds' decision to shift Eugenio Suarez over to shortstop from third […]

Optimism That Mets Will Reach Deal With Francisco Lindor

There is an increasing sense of optimism that the New York Mets will reach a multi-year contract with shortstop Francisco Lindor prior to Opening Day. The Mets are reportedly willing to go to, at least, $300 million to get a deal completed. Both Lindor and the Mets have stated that they will not negotiate after […]

Advanced MLB DFS Strategy: Sneaky Stacks Against Reverse-Splits Pitchers

With Opening Day of the MLB season right around the corner, it's time to start getting your mind right and preparing for a full season of MLB DFS action. Last summer we missed out on several months of MLB games due to the COVID pandemic, but we are going to get 6 months worth of […]

Miguel Rojas Gets Three Hits On Thursday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas had a great game in Thursday's Grapefruit League matchup against the Washington Nationals. Rojas started and hit ninth, going 3-for-3 with a home run, two singles, two RBI, and two runs scored. His home run was a two-run shot in the fifth inning and Rojas is now batting .323 with […]

Nicklaus Gaut: Bold, Bolder, Boldest Predictions

Ahh, the time-honored tradition of making bold predictions is upon us. We hem and we haw; we make outrageous claims like Adalberto Mondesi invented the question mark, and bicker about the proper definition of "bold". In the NotBurtatorium (totally a real word), however, we worry not about this or that definition. Our goals are simple […]

Trevor Story Strikes Out Twice On Thursday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Thursday's win over the Angels. Story was having a solid spring but is now in the midst of a slump, as he has one hit- a home run- in his last 13 at-bats with four strikeouts compared to two walks. While it might make […]

Must-Have Hitters for 2021: WPC+

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut name the hitters they are targeting most in 2021 fantasy baseball drafts and explain why they could break out. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio […]

Overcoming Recency Bias on Draft Day

With all the draft analysis and sabermetrics being thrown at fantasy managers these days, I think it's time we take a step back and focus on the most important thing to dissect before your draft - YOU. A few months ago, I covered some of these cognitive biases for fantasy football season. Now, I believe […]

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Shoulder Issue Considered Minor

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) is back in the lineup as the designated hitter Thursday against the Texas Rangers. Tatis aggravated a lingering issue to his left shoulder Tuesday after a defensive play and was forced to exit the game. His return to the scorecard is a great sign, but the Friars […]

No Traction For Astros, Carlos Correa On Long-Term Extension

The Houston Astros offered superstar shortstop Carlos Correa around $120 million for six years, and to this point there has been no signs of traction that the two sides are close to working out a deal. If no deal occurs, the 26-year-old will be the youngest in a great free-agent class of shortstops after the […]

Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball: Statcast Exit Velocity

If you've watched a baseball broadcast in the so-called Statcast Era, you have undoubtedly noticed the broadcasters commenting on a batted ball's exit velocity, or EV. Many have taken to using stats like Hard% and Soft% to forecast how a player should be performing, expecting larger Hard% rates to produce larger BABIP and HR/FB figures. […]

RotoBaller Friends & Family Industry Mock Draft Recap

The 2021 RotoBaller Friends & Family Mock Draft is the continuation of an annual tradition where we gather some of the biggest names from the fantasy baseball world and put together a mock draft just as spring training has commenced. Thanks to RT Sports for once again hosting and providing a custom draft site where […]

Eugenio Suarez Hits Two-Run Homer

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 6-5 Cactus League loss to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Suarez ripped a fifth-inning pitch over the fence for his first long ball of the spring. Overall, the veteran infielder is hitting .278 with six runs and five RBI in 36 at-bats […]

Correlating Statcast to Outcomes: Why You Should Pay Attention to Barrels

Barrels are the keeper of life’s finer things. Beer, pickles, monkeys, the list is endless. Barrels don’t just hold fermented vegetables and unruly simians these days, barrels may also hold the key to identifying the game’s best hitters and struggling hitters who may be due for brighter days. In my mission to find just how […]

JB's Bold Predictions for 2021

I'm going to let you in on a little secret... JB stands for "JUST BOLDNESS". Okay that's a lie... it's actually not a secret because I use that every year in my bold predictions intro (three years in a row now, sure saves time on writing a new intro though). Nevertheless, welcome to the latest […]

Engel's Insider Angles: Rebounds And Values From The Yankees Beat

The Fantasy Sports Writers Association award-winning Fantasy Baseball Insider Series continues on RotoBaller.com! Every year during fantasy baseball draft season, Scott Engel talks to prime MLB sources to get exclusive nuggets of information. On the condition of anonymity, former and current players, executives, scouts and media members provide their unfiltered insights on key players and […]

Bo Bichette Hits Two Opposite-Field Homers

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette broke out of his spring slump in a big way on Wednesday with a 3-for-3 day that included his first two home runs. He raised his batting average to .289 (11-for-38). The home runs were both opposite-field shots that came off Deivi Garcia and Luis Cessa. After producing ISO […]

Advanced MLB DFS Strategy: Targeting Bad Bullpens

With Opening Day of the MLB season only a little over a week away, it's time to start getting your mind right and preparing for a full season of MLB DFS action. Last summer we missed out on several months of MLB games due to the COVID pandemic, but we are going to get 6 […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Dealing With Left Shoulder Discomfort

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., who exited Tuesday's Cactus League game early, is dealing with left shoulder discomfort according to the team. He reached for a grounder in the hole in the bottom of the third inning and walked off the field after recording the out. "He's fine,"said one person close to the […]

KC Bubba's 10 Bold Predictions for 2021

The 2021 season is so close to starting, which means it is time for some bold predictions. It appears the season will still be a complete 162 games, with no NL DH and a standard playoff format. The bouncy ball will supposedly be replaced with a ball designed to limit power, fun times like usual from […]

Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball: Barrels

We've previously looked at how exit velocity (or EV) 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. Am I evaluating a baseball player or trying to find the hypotenuse of an isosceles triangle? […]

2021 Fantasy Baseball Busts - RotoBaller Staff Picks

As you prepare for fantasy baseball drafts in 2021, it's crucial that you avoid the dreaded bust that could sink your team. As we did with draft sleepers yesterday, our staff came together to share their thoughts on preseason ADP values, this time on their least favorite picks. Let's find out who our experts have […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Exits With Apparent Injury

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) exited Tuesday's game with an apparent injury. After a defensive play, Tatis came off the field with the trainer. Subsequent reports indicated the initial concern was his left shoulder. Fantasy managers and baseball fans will certainly hope the move is precautionary, but the focus will be any […]

Carlos Correa Looking Sharp Offensively

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is enjoying a productive Spring Training with one week to play before Opening Day. Correa is slashing .300/.389/.400 through 30 at-bats and is trying to bounce back after a disappointing 2020 season. In fact, it has been an "every-other-year"-type of productivity for the 26-year-old. Since 2017, Correa's OPS has been […]

Francisco Lindor Blasts Fourth Spring Homer

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor hit his fourth home run of the spring in Grapefruit League action on Tuesday. Lindor went 3-for-4 with the HR, a double, two runs scored, and two RBI in the Mets' 5-3 win over the Marlins. After a sluggish start to spring training, Lindor is now batting .476 with […]

Miguel Rojas Drives In Two Runs On Tuesday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas drove in two runs from the top of the order in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the New York Mets. Rojas ended up 2-for-3 with a home run, a single, a run scored, and the two RBI. For the spring, Rojas is hitting .250 with a .721 OPS. He'll likely […]

Ha-Seong Kim Will Take Outfield Reps

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim will take outfield reps in the closing days of spring training. With starting center fielder Trent Grisham (hamstring) questionable for Opening Day, the Friars are experimenting positions, potentially shifting Tommy Pham or Jurickson Profar to center. Kim played shortstop and third base across seven seasons in the KBO, but […]

Gleyber Torres Poised For Rebound Year

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres is poised for a bounce-back season for the Bronx Bombers in 2021. Torres was out-of-shape and out of sorts at the plate during the shortened season last year, as his .724 OPS was uncharacteristically low. A dramatic decrease in barrel rate- 3.7 percent compared to 9.0 percent for his […]