Wei-Yin Chen Throws Batting Practice; Eyes May Return

Miami Marlins starter Wei-Yin Chen threw 16 pitches of batting practice on Sunday, and MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports that Chen felt really good after the session. Chen made just five starts last year before a nagging left elbow injury shut him down for more than four months. The veteran southpaw was a dominant force in […]

ADP Sleepers and Busts: First Basemen

This is the time of year when most average draft positions are generally appropriate and reasonable. We’re quickly approaching Opening Day and most players are sitting right where they should be, but there are a few value opportunities that look too good to pass up. At the same time, however, a few guys are still […]

JB's 10 Bold Predictions for 2018

Opening Day is rapidly approaching and our experienced writers will be offering their most daring predictions for the 2018 fantasy baseball season. Nick Mariano, Rick Lucks, Pierre Camus, and Kyle Bishop all have given it their best shot at being bold so far. But it's all been child's play up to this point. Many people don't […]

J.T. Realmuto Likely To Start Season On DL

Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto is likely to start the season on the disabled list, according to Jason Martinez of Roster Resource. Realmuto has dealt with a string of injuries this Spring, including his latest lower back contusion that has kept him out for the last week. Realmuto has quietly put together quality production over […]

Wei-Yin Chen To Throw Batting Practice Soon

The Miami Marlins haven't had much from starter Wei-Yin Chen since he came over two years ago, but Craig Davis reports that Chen will begin throwing batting practice on Sunday. The southpaw was a great pitcher in Baltimore where he notched a career-high 16 wins in 2014, though he's only recorded seven wins in two […]

Top Outfielders Prospect Rankings - 2018 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Baseball

Welcome back, RotoBallers. I'll be breaking down impact prospects by position. Today I'm bringing you my top 15 outfielders and MLB prospect rankings for the 2018 fantasy baseball season. Every year, there is a strong crop of fantasy prospects who rise up to get a chance to shine in the majors. This season, however, there […]

Updated Outfield Rankings - 2018 Fantasy Baseball

Welcome back RotoBallers. With the MLB season a little more than a week away, it's time to update our rankings and analysis to account for injuries, free agent signings, spring training risers/fallers and more. We continue our updated March rankings today with the outfield position. Bill Dubiel breaks down each tier and provides analysis for which players might be […]

Dan Straily Continues To Rest Pitching Arm

A bum forearm has Miami Marlins starter Dan Straily's regular season start in jeopardy, and he'll continue to rest his arm throughout the weekend. After experiencing forearm tightness earlier in the week, beat reporter Joe Frisaro reports that it's still uncertain when Straily will return to throwing. Straily went 10-9 last year and was one […]

Lewis Brinson Could Begin Season Batting Leadoff

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson is making a strong case to begin the season on the 25-man roster, and beat reporter Joe Frisaro reports that Brinson could even begin the season in the leadoff spot. Brinson, who came over to Miami in the Christian Yelich trade, is having a phenomenal Spring Training with a .352 […]

Derek Dietrich Expected To Be Fine After Forearm Injury

Miami Marlins outfielder Derek Dietrich took a pitch to the forearm on Friday but is expected to be fine, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Though Dietrich left the game early, he seemed to indicate that he could be back in the lineup on Saturday. That's great news for the Marlins, a team that is already […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Prospects - NL East

Continuing our look at prospects by division, let's take a look at the NL East. In this division more than others it's a case of the Haves vs the Have Nots when it comes to prospects. You have the Braves with an absolutely loaded minor league system, the Marlins making trades left and right to start […]

Updated Starting Pitcher Rankings - 2018 Fantasy Baseball

We are just days away from the regular season, so the crack staff at RotoBaller has updated their rankings one last time. We continue our review of the March update with a look at the starting pitcher ranks. Aces are drawing early attention, while numerous values still remain toward the end of fantasy drafts. Whether you […]

Relief Pitcher H2H Points Rankings - March Update

With the regular season, also known as the fantasy season, just a few weeks away, it's time for the RotoBaller staff to update our points rankings one last time. We end our review of the March update with a look at the bullpen for the relief pitcher position. While there is a lot of talent […]

Outfield H2H Points Rankings - March Update

Welcome back RotoBallers. With the MLB season just a few days away, it's time to update our rankings and analysis to account for injuries, free agent signings, spring training risers/fallers and more. We continue our updated March rankings today with the outfield position. I, Nick Mariano, will break down each tier and provides analysis for which […]

2018 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values - NL Outfielders

There are many paths to success in fantasy baseball, but one of the simplest is to nail your draft. To do that, you need to find productive players with low price tags. Doing so carries the added benefit of bragging rights. Who doesn't love paying peanuts for the next big star and then getting to […]

Starting Pitcher H2H Points Rankings - March Update

We are getting closer and closer to the first pitch of the 2018 MLB season. Spring training is in full swing which means we are right in the thick of draft season. Below you will find our updated head-to-head points league rankings for starting pitchers. In this article, I will be discussing the updates to […]

JT Riddle Scratched Wednesday

Miami Marlins shortstop JT Riddle (shoulder) was scratched from the Grapefruit League lineup on Wednesday with some soreness in his surgically repaired shoulder. It doesn't seem to be anything serious, but Riddle is no lock to be ready for Opening Day, as he has yet to play in a major league spring game after having […]

Approaching Rookies and Prospects in Redraft Leagues for Success

Everyone wants to be the guy to say they hopped on the bandwagon of the next up-and-comer before he comes up and breaks out. This often causes younger players to be overvalued, particularly in single-season leagues where some youngsters may not even see meaningful playing time. Identifying the rookies that will actually get playing time, […]

Pierre Camus' 10 Bold Predictions for 2018

As we steamroll toward Opening Day, our experienced writers will be offering their most bold predictions for the 2018 fantasy baseball season. Although I will never be able to replicate last year's successes in calling Giancarlo Stanton's mammoth season, I will do my best. Feel free to ignore the majority of those other predictions from 2017. […]

Dan Straily To Be Shut Down 4-5 Days

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Dan Straily (forearm) is dealing with tightness in his right forearm and will not throw for four to five days. The injury isn't believed to be serious, but it puts his availability for the first series of the regular season in jeopardy. Straily was the ace of the staff in 2017, […]

Marlins Send Sandy Alcantara, Braxton Lee To Minors

The Miami Marlins sent top pitching prospect Sandy Alcantara and outfielder Braxton Lee to minor league camp on Tuesday. Alcantara, who came over from the Cardinals in the trade involving Marcell Ozuna, will report to Triple-A. Alcantara impressed in camp and could join the Marlins rotation sooner than later, according to manager Don Mattingly. The […]

Marlins Experimenting With Lewis Brinson In Leadoff Spot

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly is experimenting with hitting outfielder Lewis Brinson in the leadoff spot this spring, and the outfielder is scheduled to hit first for the second time in camp on Tuesday. After trading Dee Gordon to Seattle over the winter, the Fish have no true leadoff hitter on the current roster. Mattingly […]

Lewis Brinson Projected To Make Opening Day Roster

Miami Marlins No. 1 prospect Lewis Brinson is projected to make the Opening Day roster, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Brinson was dealt to the Marlins from Milwaukee in the Christian Yelich trade, and all he's done this Spring is impress. The speedy Florida native is batting .366 in 41 Spring Training at-bats, and Frisaro […]

J.T. Realmuto Confident He'll Be Ready

Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto (back) is confident he'll be ready for Opening Day despite missing a week with a bruised lower back in camp. He played catch Monday for the first time since suffering the injury on March 11 and is hoping to swing a bat in the next couple of days. "I'll be […]

ADP Sleepers and Busts - Second Basemen

Second base is somewhat deep this year and you should be able to find juicy upside in the later rounds of standard drafts. Jason Kipnis is a popular bounce-back candidate, Yoan Moncada and Ozzie Albies are intriguing at their current ADPs, and guys like Scooter Gennett and Ian Kinsler should be available for managers who […]

Deeper NL Outfield Sleepers - Undervalued ADPs

We are gathered here today to discuss everyone’s favorite fantasy buzzword, the “sleepers.” Not only that, but we’re tabbing these guys as deeper sleepers with a focus on the outfield position for National League teams. The outfield is always complicated by having so many options that you feel like there's always another guy waiting for you […]

JT Riddle Playing In Minor League Games

Miami Marlins shortstop JT Riddle (shoulder) played three innings in the field in a minor league game on Saturday for the first time since having shoulder surgery last August. He handled some routine ground balls and also started a double play while singling and doubling at the plate. Riddle could be ready for Opening Day […]

Jose Urena Struggling Lately

Starting pitcher Jose Urena has already been named the Miami Marlins Opening Day starter, though he's looking to regroup from an ugly spring. Marlins skipper Don Mattingly tabbed Urena as the team's No. 1 starter last week, so a stumble in spring training shouldn't be too concerning. In 7 1/3 innings, Urena has an 8.59 ERA […]

Magneuris Sierra Still Sidelined With Hamstring Injury

Miami Marlins prospect Magneuris Sierra remains out of the lineup after suffering a hamstring injury against the Mets on Thursday, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Sierra, who is competing for the starting center field job with Lewis Brinson and Braxton Lee, was acquired from St. Louis as part of the Marcell Ozuna trade. In 28 […]

J.T. Realmuto Hoping To Be Ready For Opening Day

The Miami Marlins are hopeful that catcher J.T. Realmuto will be ready for Opening Day as he deals with a bone bruise in his lower back, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Realmuto, who hit .278 with 17 homers and 65 RBI last year, has been out of action for the last week. With Giancarlo Stanton, Marcell […]