Andrew McCutchen to Phillies - Fantasy Impact
A former MVP outfielder has signed with the Phillies, but it isn't the one their fans have been dreaming of since the season ended. Andrew McCutchen is headed back to the Keystone State. The free agent outfielder signed a reported three-year, $50 million contract with Philadelphia on Tuesday. The deal marks the first high-profile free […]
Kenta Maeda To Be Starter Next Year
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda will return to the starting rotation in 2019, according to manager Dave Roberts. The Japanese right-hander is a very valuable member of the club's pitching staff and his versatility paid off in the postseason. Maeda was 8-10 last year with a 3.81 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and career-high 11.0 […]
Yasiel Puig In Play For Reds
The Cincinnati Reds continue to talk to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and outfielder Yasiel Puig is in play in a possible trade, according to sources. The Dodgers would like to clear some salary for some other acquisitions, and Puig is projected to make $11.3 million in arbitration. Starting pitcher Alex Wood is another option, and […]
White Sox Looking At Yasmani Grandal
The Chicago White Sox are looking at free-agent catcher Yasmani Grandal as a catching upgrade for 2019. Grandal's stock is down after a terrible postseason for the Dodgers in which he struggled both offensively and defensively. However, he managed to slug 24 home runs and drive in 68 runs this year and is one of […]
Dodgers Interested In Nick Castellanos
The Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in trading for Detroit Tigers outfielder Nick Castellanos, but there's no current momentum on a deal, according to a source. With a logjam in the outfield in LA as it currently stands, Castellanos is understandably not their highest offseason priority. Castellanos had a very good year in 2018 for […]
Alex Wood Will Go Back To Windup Next Year
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood will re-introduce his windup next year, according to general manager Andrew Friedman. Wood pitched solely out of the stretch in 2018 and saw his velocity and ERA (3.68) suffer as a result. The left-hander was still solid for fantasy owners, though, with nine wins, a 1.21 WHIP and […]
Cody Bellinger Trying To Fix Swing
Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Andrew Friedman said that first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger will work on his swing with the team's hitting coaches this week. He also has his own ideas on how to fix his swing and improve for 2019 after hitting .260/.343/.470 with 25 home runs and 76 RBI in 162 games. It […]
Corey Seager Done With Rehab
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (elbow, hip) has "switched gears" from rehabbing from two separate surgeries to training for baseball. Seager had just 101 at-bats before going under the knife in 2018. Assuming he has no setbacks, he should be ready for spring training and the start of the 2019 season. The left-handed hitting […]
Phillies To Meet With Bryce Harper, Manny Machado This Week
The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to meet with the agents for free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper and shortstop Manny Machado at the winter meetings this week, according to general manager Matt Klentak. The Phillies have plenty of money to spend this winter and plan to do so. While it's unlikely that they land both superstars, it's not […]
Dodgers Willing To Trade Alex Verdugo
The Los Angeles Dodgers seem willing to include top outfield prospect Alex Verdugo in a big deal this offseason either to acquire Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto or Cleveland Indians starting pitchers Corey Kluber or Trevor Bauer. Verdugo is ready for a starting role at the big league level but is blocked by LA's abundance […]
Indians Interested In Alex Verdugo
The Cleveland Indians are interested in Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Alex Verdugo as part of a trade that would involve starting pitcher Corey Kluber, according to a source. Verdugo is the top prospect and the Indians are in need of outfield bats, which makes these two clubs a pretty good match, as the Dodgers […]
Yankees Plan To Meet With Manny Machado
The New York Yankees like free-agent shortstop Manny Machado and will meet with him, but a source says that they will not pay $300 million to secure his services. The Phillies, White Sox and maybe some mystery teams are seen as the main competitors to the Yankees for Machado. The 26-year-old lost some appeal to […]
Dodgers Could Trade Yasiel Puig
The Los Angeles Dodgers could finally trade outfielder Yasiel Puig this winter, as he's set to be a free agent after the 2019 season. Puig remains inconsistent with his production and the Dodgers have a surplus of outfielders. Los Angeles has made several attempts to trade Puig in recent seasons but couldn't find a taker. […]
Yan Gomes to Washington - Fantasy Impact
Last week the Cleveland Indians traded All-Star catcher Yan Gomes to the Washington Nationals for a package of prospects. For Cleveland fans, this move was expected, and hopefully not the last deal this offseason for a team in flux. The fantasy implications are clear, with one of the better catchers moving, and toolsy prospects coming […]
2018 Pitching Leaders - ERA
It was an impressive year for ERA in 2018, as MLB's combined 4.14 ERA was the lowest since league pitching recorded a 3.95 ERA in 2015. Just to give you an idea of how much pitching improved this year, all four of the pitchers that will be mentioned in this list finished in the top-10 […]
Jean Segura to Phillies - Fantasy Impact
The Mariners' teardown continued apace on Monday as the rumors were finally announced as fact: Jean Segura is on his way to Philadelphia. Joining him in the better half of the state of Pennsylvania will be relievers Juan Nicasio and James Pazos. Meanwhile, Carlos "Smooth" Santana and former top prospect J.P. Crawford have been sent […]
Buy Low(er) - Dynasty Baseball Players Due For A Rebound
Dynasty teams are great to own and develop; they are my favorite teams to manage actually. In real life and fantasy, there are managers who find happiness by having a finished organization that can run itself with very little decision-making on their part. There are other people who find pleasure building an organization up and […]
Kenley Jansen Rides Stationary Bike Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen (heart) posted a video on Twitter of him riding a stationary bike a week after undergoing heart surgery to treat his atrial fibrillation. It's the second heart procedure Jansen has had this year, but he's fully expected to be ready for spring training next year. The hard-throwing closer wasn't […]
Dodgers Announce Extension For Dave Roberts
The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a four-year contract extension with manager Dave Roberts on Monday. It's well-deserved after he has guided the Blue to back-to-back World Series appearances. In his three seasons as the skipper in LA, Roberts has a record of 287-200. He made some head-scratching decisions in the World Series that wound […]
Dodgers Discussing Trade For Corey Kluber
The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to discuss a trade for Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber, according to sources. One possibility involves the Dodgers sending outfielder Yasiel Puig to Cleveland in addition to at least one other significant player. LA would likely be willing to move left-hander Alex Wood and right-handed prospect Yadier Alvarez. The […]
What To Do With Bryce Harper in Dynasty?
At some point in the last year, Bryce Harper went from perennial first-rounder to being described as an “overvalued” and “losing player.” He was recently voted as “the most overrated player in the game.” The perception is a predictable outcome for a player who was hailed as baseball’s new phenom when he was still in […]
RotoBaller Early Mock Draft Analysis (Rounds 3-10)
A group of 10 RotoBaller fantasy baseball experts recently came together to conduct a slow mock draft for the 2019 season. Was it way too early? That all depends on who is asking. But with it complete, we can start to look at where players ended up on the board. This is the first staff […]
RotoBaller Early Mock Draft Analysis (Rounds 1-2)
I know what you are probably thinking as you click this link, who is doing fantasy baseball drafts in October and November?! Well, the answer to that is 10 Rotoballer Fantasy Baseball enthusiasts who are already longing for the long hot days of summer and the return of everyday baseball. This is the first of […]
Kenley Jansen Undergoes Another Heart Procedure
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen (heart) underwent another heart procedure on Monday to treat his atrial fibrillation. Jansen underwent the same procedure during the season and missed some time. The hard-throwing right-handed closer wasn't as dominant in 2018 but was still a high-end reliever for fantasy owners, as he posted a 3.01 ERA, 0.99 […]
Tommy Pham: Fantasy Baseball Year-in-Review
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham was a hot name in fantasy circles coming into the 2018 season. A late bloomer, Pham had an .824 OPS in his first stretch of playing time in 2015 (173 plate appearances) before taking a bit of a step back in 2016 and breaking out in 2017. Pham slashed […]
Brian Dozier: Fantasy Baseball Year-in-Review
Brian Dozier entered the 2018 season bolted in as a top-five 2B in fantasy baseball after posting four consecutive seasons with 100 or more runs scored, 20 or more homers, and at least 12 stolen bases. While there was a bit of a step back in the power department for Dozier in 2017, dropping from […]
Hyun-Jin Ryu Accepts Qualifying Offer
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu accepted his one-year, $17.9 million qualifying offer for 2019 on Monday, according to a source. While Ryu only made 15 regular season starts this year because of injury, the southpaw was fantastic when he was on the mound, going 7-3 with a 1.97 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and career-high […]
Yankees Doing Background Work On Manny Machado
The New York Yankees are doing "extensive" background work on free-agent shortstop Manny Machado. The Yankees were originally lukewarm on pursuing Machado after his playoff shenanigans this year, but they may have changed their tune already. Machado will command a huge contract but is easily one of the best young players both offensively and defensively […]
Prospects Who Shined - 2018 Season Recap
Prospects are one of my favorite aspects of fantasy sports. You get to cheer for young men who are striving to be the best they can in all facets of their chosen occupation. It is fun to track their progress and to prophesize over which prospect will be the next great player. Often times minor […]
Corey Seager On Track For Spring Training
The Los Angeles Dodgers are confident that shortstop Corey Seager (elbow, hip) will be ready for spring training after he underwent Tommy John surgery in April and a hip operation in August, according to president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman. “Everything, to this point, all the checkpoints have been really good, really positive,” Friedman said. […]