Walker Buehler Will Make First Cactus League Start Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler will make his 2022 Cactus League debut on Tuesday, according to MLB.com's Juan Toribio. Buehler figures to once again be one of fantasy baseball's best starting pitchers this season. The starter pitched to a 2.47 ERA and a 3.16 FIP in 207.2 innings last year. He also finished […]

AJ Pollock Scratched From Spring Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock was scratched from Monday's spring lineup due to general body soreness, according to manager Dave Roberts. The Dodgers aren't taking any chances in the Cactus League, especially with a player that has an extensive injury history. The 34-year-old should be just fine and will likely be back in the […]

Chris Taylor Recovering From Elbow Scope

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (elbow) had a scope done on his right elbow back in November, according to manager Dave Roberts. It explains why Taylor hasn't played the field yet in the Cactus League. However, Roberts called the injury "minor," and Taylor could be at second base as soon as this Thursday. Taylor […]

Max Muncy Making Spring Debut Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (elbow) is playing in his first game in spring training on Monday since tearing his UCL in the final game of last regular season. Muncy is starting at third base and hitting second against the Chicago White Sox in Cactus League action. The 31-year-old missed the playoffs last […]

K-BB% Gainers: Starting Pitchers to Watch in 2022

If I were on a desert island and had to pick just one statistic to take with me to evaluate starting pitchers for fantasy baseball purposes, I would choose strikeout-to-walk ratio. Would I have bigger problems than picking the best pitchers for my fantasy team if I ever found myself alone on a desert island? […]

Nick Mariano's Auction Draft Strategies and Tips (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers, and let me once again applaud you and your league for playing in the more entertaining format that is auction-based fantasy baseball. This is not a 101-level "how-to" guide, you'll need to know how to click "Bid" and whatnot. But I want […]

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 […]

2022 Keeper Value Rankings - Starting Pitchers

Many many years ago, I noticed the managers in my long-time keeper league were consistently making terrible keeper decisions year after year. Instead of taking their money every year, I thought I would help them out and find a good set of Keeper League Rankings to share with them. What I found was quite disturbing. […]

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 […]

Closers and Saves Report for 2022 Fantasy Baseball Drafts

We're back! Baseball is back and we're still getting all 162 games, so there can be good news in 2022! While there are still some big-name relievers looming in free agency and likely some trades left to come, it's never too early to take a look at where each team's bullpen stands. Once the season gets […]

Rays Acquire Luke Raley From Dodgers

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired outfielder Luke Raley from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday in exchange for Double-A relief pitcher Tanner Dodson, according to sources. Raley made his major league debut with the Dodgers last year and hit .182/.250/.288 with two home runs and four RBI in 72 plate appearances over 33 games. The […]

Tyler Anderson Agrees With Dodgers

Free-agent pitcher Tyler Anderson agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, according to a source familiar with the situation. FanSided's Robert Murray later reported that the deal was for one year and $8 million. The 32-year-old left-hander spent the 2021 season with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Seattle Mariners, posting a 4.53 […]

Updated Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings (Part 2) - 5x5 Mixed Roto Leagues

Earlier, we broke down the first few tiers of starting pitcher rankings for 2022 fantasy baseball drafts. It's time to look at the rest of the starting pitchers that may be fantasy-relevant and worthy of a draft pick. RotoBaller's rankers, JB Branson, Pierre Camus, Ariel Cohen, Nicklaus Gaut, and Nick Mariano, have updated our 2022 […]

Danny Duffy Agrees To Deal With Dodgers

Starting Pitcher Danny Duffy and the Los Angeles Dodgers have come to terms on a one-year deal, pending a physical, according to Fabian Ardaya. Duffy was acquired by the Dodgers from the Royals last season, but Duffy was never able to suit up for them due to an elbow injury. Duffy posted a 2.51 ERA […]

Late-Round Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Targets - NFBC Draft and Hold Leagues

Even as the Major League Baseball lockout drags on, fantasy baseball managers have begun diving into draft season. In these early months before Spring Training begins, the most common draft formats are draft and hold leagues in which managers will draft large teams (usually 50 players) and then make no waiver claims during the year. […]

Freddie Freeman to Dodgers - Fantasy Baseball Impact

The Los Angeles Dodgers did not need to add a free agent hitter to go into the 2022 MLB season as the league's premier offense. They did not let that fact stop them from signing the cream of the free-agent crop Freddie Freeman to a huge six-year contract. Let's talk briefly about the fantasy impact […]

Trevor Bauer's Administrative Leave Extended

According to Juan Toribio, the MLBPA and MLB have agreed to extend Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer's administrative leave until Saturday, April 16. Bauer has had his administrative leave extended several times, and it is uncertain when he will be able to resume MLB activities. His representatives have stated that administrative leave is […]

Clayton Kershaw Will Be Ready For First Start

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (forearm) will be ready for his first start in the rotation, wherever that may be. Kershaw dealt with a left forearm injury that kept him from pitching in the postseason last October, but barring any setbacks this spring, he should be ready for […]

Dodgers Not Planning To Have Trevor Bauer For A While

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that he plans to not have starting pitcher Trevor Bauer for the foreseeable future, if ever again. Bauer was placed back on administrative leave last week when the lockout was lifted after spending the entire second half of last year on leave amid investigations into sexual-assault charges against […]

Relievers To Avoid Drafting In 2022 Fantasy Baseball

Predicting bullpen roles this offseason has been a guessing game. With the transaction freeze brought on by the lockout, some clubs will still be adding to their staff during Spring Training and could change the whole landscape of their closing situation. Not to mention, managers have been more prone to using a closer by committee, […]

Mid-Round Starting Pitchers - 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 […]

Freddie Freeman Agrees To Six-Year Deal With Dodgers

Free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night on a six-year, $162 million deal. The Atlanta Braves are said to have offered $140 million for five years, but Freeman had been looking for at least a six-year deal all along. The 32-year-old five-time All-Star had a .300/.393/.503 […]

FaBIO Analysis: Flyballer Starting Pitcher Prospects, Right-Handed Edition

I developed the Fielding- and Ballpark-Independent Outcomes (FaBIO) pitcher evaluation system circa 2013 as a tool for quantifying non-batted-ball and batted-ball fundamentals of individual pro pitchers versus batters of both and either handedness type. Since the model was first applied to affiliated 2013 MiLB play, its reach has been extended to MLB, NCAA Division 1, […]

Dodgers Making Progress With Freddie Freeman

The Los Angeles Dodgers and free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman are making progress on a multi-year deal on Wednesday night, according to a source. A potential deal could guarantee Freeman around $150 million. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports that the left-handed slugger is expected to receive a six-year, $160 million deal. Freeman said his goodbyes […]

Dustin May Could Return Late In The Season

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery last May and he is still working his way back from the surgery. According to Dodgers beat writer Bill Plunkett, we should expect to see May back with the Dodgers at some point later in the 2022 season. The 24-year-old only made five starts […]

Shane Greene Returns To Dodgers On Minors Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed relief pitcher Shane Greene to a minor league deal on Wednesday. Greene started the 2021 season with the Atlanta Braves but finished things off with the Dodgers. Overall, he had a career-high 7.23 ERA and 1.65 WHIP while notching one save in 23 2/3 relief innings over 28 appearances. The […]

Where to Draft Injured Hitters in Fantasy Baseball

After a stressful few months where seemingly everybody became an expert on the economics of baseball and traded spin rate analysis for PR spin analysis, we can get back to digging into the game itself. It's wonderful news without a doubt. Except possibly for those injured players who were hoping for another few weeks of […]

Mookie Betts Claims Hip Feels Great

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) dealt with a right hip injury for a good chunk of the 2021 season. The injury caused him to miss time, but he also wasn't 100% for many of the games he played. When recently asked about the status of his hip at camp, Betts stated "It feels […]

Max Muncy Playing First Base Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (elbow) is playing first base in the team's simulated game on Tuesday. Muncy suffered UCL damage in his left elbow in the final regular season game last year and wasn't able to play in the postseason. The 31-year-old avoided surgery, though, and is expected to be ready for […]

Jimmy Nelson Back With The Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed relief pitcher Jimmy Nelson to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. Nelson's deal is a major league contract with a team option for 2023. The 32-year-old veteran had elbow surgery last August but was solid before the injury, posting a 1.86 ERA and 0.93 WHIP with 44 strikeouts and 13 walks […]