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Shohei Ohtani Scores One Run In Angels Win
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani went 0-for-4 with one run scored in the Angels 4-3 win over the White Sox on Opening Day. Ohtani reached on a pivotal error and later came around to score in the Angels go-ahead, two-run eighth inning. The reports that Ohtani put on muscle in the offseason appear […]
David Fletcher Sparks Angels In Eighth Inning
Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher went 1-for-4 with one run scored in the Angels 4-3 comeback win over the White Sox on Opening Day. Fresh off signing a $26 million-dollar extension, Fletcher sparked a two-run eighth inning with an infield single. The 26-year-old brings a career .291 batting average through 284 games into […]
Dylan Bundy Solid In First Start
Los Angeles Angels starter Dylan Bundy allowed three runs in six innings pitched as the Angels came back late to beat the White Sox 4-3 on Opening Day. Bundy scattered six hitters and punched out six batters in his first start. The right-hander started off uneven but leaned heavily on his curveball to eat up […]
Max Stassi Goes Deep In Angels Win
Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi went 2-for-3 with a home run in the Angels 4-3 come-from-behind win over the White Sox on Opening Day. Stassi smoked a pitch from White Sox starter Lucas Giolito deep into the center field bushes and added a single later in the game. Stassi posted a .533 slugging percentage […]
Justin Upton Drives In Run On Opening Day
Los Angeles Angels left fielder Justin Upton went 1-for-3 with one walk and an RBI-single in the Angels 4-3 victory over the White Sox on Opening Day. Upton got the Angels on the board, sharply hitting an RBI-single to center field in the fourth inning. Upton would hit a laser in his next at-bat but […]
Raisel Iglesias Shines In Angels Debut
Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias struck out two and locked down his first save in an Angels uniform as Los Angeles took down the White Sox 4-3 on Opening Day. Iglesias flashed his whole arsenal in quickly dispatching Leury Garcia and Luis Robert with back-to-back strikeouts. Iglesias was acquired from the Reds in the […]
Mike Trout Rallies Angels To Victory
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout went 1-for-2 with an RBI-single and two walks in the Angels 4-3 win over the White Sox on Opening Day. Trout reached base twice before smoking a single into left field in the 8th inning to drive home the tying run as the Angels scored twice in the frame […]
David Fletcher Signs Contract Extension With Angels
Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher has signed a contract extension with the team for five years with $26 million guaranteed, and that number could hit $41 million, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Fletcher has shown improvement in each of his three years in the majors, including career-highs in 2020 with a […]
2021 Fantasy Baseball Predictions: Division Winners & More
Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller discusses 2021 baseball season and makes his predictions for the upcoming season. Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller provides his predictions for the 2021 Fantasy Baseball season. He gives his outlooks on each team's performance as well as talk about which teams will be division winners, which players will win the MVP, Cy […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/1/21): MLB DFS Lineups
WE ARE BACK!!!!! Opening Day is here, and we have a nice nine-game slate on tap. There are many aces on the mound with it being Opening Day but do not worry as there are still some great places to attack with bats. Pricing is rather soft of a DK slate. You can get the […]
Bell's Best Bets - Premium MLB Betting Picks for 4/1
Happy Opening Day, RotoBallers! I'm sure I can speak for all of you when I say that I'm thrilled to have a full season of baseball on tap to grind through this spring, summer, and fall. What a refreshing feeling! If you missed my intro article on Tuesday, my name is Tommy Bell (@BellRoto on […]
Thunder Dan's 2021 MLB DFS Strategy Guide for FanDuel and DraftKings
Baseball season kicks off TOMORROW and I could not be more excited for MLB DFS! For those of you who have been following me during the NBA season, you know I have a passion for playing DFS and for writing. NBA DFS is a ton of fun, but it can be challenging with how much information we […]
Juan Graterol Traded To Blue Jays For Cash Considerations
Los Angeles Angels catcher Juan Graterol was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for cash consideration on Wednesday, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. This appears to be a move to create depth at the catcher position for Toronto, as they already have Danny Jansen and Alejandro Kirk on their roster. Graterol has appeared […]
Mike Mayers Could Settle Into Setup Role
Los Angeles Angels reliever Mike Mayers had a bit of a rough spring but he'll open the year with a chance to settle into a high-leverage role behind closer Raisel Iglesias and rack up some holds with the odd save. The 29-year-old allowed five runs on nine hits over 8.1 spring innings but his K-BB […]
2021 Outfielder Rankings (Part Two) - 5x5 Mixed Leagues
The outfielder position is deep enough that it warrants another look. Read about the first few tiers right here before diving into part two ahead. When you're done, read our rankings breakdowns at Catcher, First Base, Second Base, Third Base and Shortstop. RotoBaller's rankers, JB Branson, Pierre Camus, Nick Mariano, and Ariel Cohen have been updating 2021 Mixed […]
Later-Round Starting Pitchers - Targets and Avoids
Once you reach the middle-to-late rounds of drafts, everyone wants to draft some upside fliers that can provide a great return on value. You can take a risk or two on a variety of different players, including a prospect, forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even players with skills but have playing time concerns. […]
Updated Top 250 Dynasty Prospects Rankings
In just a few short days, the 2021 Major League Baseball season will get underway. Fans of Minor League Baseball will have to wait a little longer with clubs operating their alternate training sites for at least the first month of the 2021 season. As we saw in 2020, prospects can develop and thrive at […]
Dynasty Catcher Rankings for Fantasy Baseball
Catchers are still a necessary evil in the fantasy realm. For that reason, we will finish our analysis of the dynasty positional rankings with those that wield the tools of ignorance. We've already reviewed the rest of the positions around the diamond. Check out analysis on my dynasty rankings with a look at first base, […]
Patrick Sandoval Ready For Role In 'Pen
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Patrick Sandoval will open the season in the Angels bullpen. Sandoval has enjoyed a solid spring, striking out 18 hitters through 14 innings pitched. Sandoval endured a rocky season in 2020, posting a 5.65 ERA with a whopping 10 home runs through only 36 2/3 innings pitched. The Angels hope to […]
Ty Buttrey Hopes To Produce Out Of Bullpen
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Ty Buttrey is hoping to become a cog in the team's bullpen for the 2021 season. Buttrey has enjoyed a solid spring thus far, posting a 3.86 ERA with seven strikeouts in seven innings pitched. It was a bumpy ride for the right-hander last season, posting 1.41 WHIP and a 5.81 […]
Jaime Barria Could Open In Bullpen
Los Angeles Angeles pitcher Jaime Barria has endured a tough Spring Training and could be in line to start the season in the bullpen. It has been tough on the mound during exhibition play, allowing four home runs (eight runs total) and 10 hits through 9 2/3 innings pitched. The 24-year-old has starter's potential but […]
Taylor Ward Wrapping Up Excellent Spring
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward has done all he can this spring to prove that he can be a contributor this season. In 25 exhibition at-bats, Ward has three home runs with an OPS of 1.364. The 27-year-old has failed to find that kind of success at the big league level when the games […]
Jose Iglesias Lacks Fantasy Appeal
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Jose Iglesias will look to provide a defensive presence for the Angels infield heading into the regular season. The light-hitting infielder is slashing .256/.289/.512 this spring and will try and replace Andrelton Simmons at shortstop for the Angels. To be fair, Iglesias was incredible last season for the Orioles, slashing .373/.400/.556 […]
Alex Cobb In Line For Rotation Spot
Los Angeles Angels starter Alex Cobb appears to have done enough to break camp in the starting rotation. The Angels are planning on experimenting with a six-man rotation and the veteran Cobb is in line to be that sixth starter. Cobb has allowed only two runs in 7 2/3 innings this spring, allowing only four […]
Kurt Suzuki Could See Early Playing Time
Los Angeles Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki is enjoying a solid Spring Training with a just few days until the regular season begins. The veteran is slashing .300/.440/.300 in 20 at-bats and will serve as backup to incumbent starter Max Stassi. But Stassi has not exactly lit up exhibition pitching and Suzuki could see a healthy […]
David Fletcher To Have Late-Round Value
Los Angeles Angels second baseman/shortstop David Fletcher is in line to become an important cog at the top of the Angels lineup heading into the season. Casual fans may not know much about Fletcher but all the 26-year-old has done the past few seasons is hit. In 283 career games over the past three seasons, […]
Advanced MLB DFS Strategy: Targeting Pitchers Due For Regression
Spring is in the air and MLB regular season is only a few weeks away! Hopefully, you're using our RotoBaller rankings and preseason content to crush your season-long drafts and build some winners in your season-long leagues. If you haven't already read it, check out Jon Anderson's article about stacking hitters for GPPs and some great […]
Jared Walsh Enduring Tough Spring
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh will be excited to leave Spring Training behind when regular season games begin on Thursday. It's been a quiet performance for the 27-year-old, slashing only .209/.280/.233 with only one extra-base hit through 43 exhibition at-bats. Walsh is coming off a promising 2020 shortened season that saw the slugger […]
Raisel Iglesias Ready To Lock Down The Ninth
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Raisel Iglesias is ready to hit the ground running as the club's new closer in 2021. Iglesias was acquired in the offseason from the Reds after posting impressive numbers during the shortened 2020 season. The right-hander went 4-3 last season with a 0.91 WHIP, a 2.78 ERA while allowing opponents to […]
Later-Round Second Basemen - Targets and Avoids
Once you reach the middle-to-late rounds of drafts, everyone wants to draft some upside fliers that can provide a great return on value. You can take a risk or two on a variety of different players, including a prospect, forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even players with skills but have playing time concerns. […]
