David A Marcillo's Bold Bullpen Predictions for 2020

Updated on July 6: I stand by all of these predictions! There were plenty of surprises in the last few baseball seasons, including some huge ones that we didn't really find out about until 2020. There's no reason to think that this year will be any less surprising, and if anything, there's plenty to go […]

ESPN ADP Comparison - Overpriced / Underpriced Players

Average Draft Position (ADP) is a must-have piece of information when it comes to drafting. While every league is different and may have a particularly aggressive or conservative group of owners when it comes to certain players, it’s the best tool we have when analyzing players’ value. Now, instead of just talking about total ADP […]

Introducing the RotoBaller Points League Ranker Tool

Its time to shine some love down on point league players and help you crush your leagues with easy to understand and easy to leverage information that will put you streets ahead of the average competition. That's right, you over there who was thrilled last year to draft Ronald Acuna Jr. in the first round […]

Luis Urias Cleared To Face Live Pitching

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Luis Urias (hand) has been cleared to hit live pitching, MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports. The 22-year-old infielder has been limited in spring training as he recovers from surgery for a broken hamate bone in his left hand. Urias is hoping to start playing games by the end of the week. He will […]

Late-Round Shortstops - Targets and Avoids in 2020

Once you reach the middle-to-late rounds of drafts, it would be smart to consider drafting 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 […]

Keston Hiura Hits Third Homer Of Spring

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Keston Hiura hit his third home run of the spring in Friday's game against the Giants. He has gone 6-for-16 (.375) over seven games thus far. He has only struck out four times, which is a very promising sign, albeit a small sample size. Cutting strikeouts will be a key for Hiura moving […]

2020 Shortstop Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Leagues

As the season draws near, we realize suddenly that it's draft season. There is a large portion of fantasy baseball busy with mock drafts, rankings, sleepers, and more mock drafts. The Dynasty community, on the other hand, is looking to continue their dominance, rebuild, or in a worst-case scenario, stick their hands up in frustration. […]

Christian Yelich Will Make Cactus League Debut Friday

Milwaukee Brewers superstar outfielder Christian Yelich (knee) will make his Cactus League debut Friday against the Giants. He will bat third in the order and slot in as the designated hitter after fracturing his right kneecap late last season. His spring debut comes on the same day that his massive contract extension becomes official. Yelich’s […]

WPC+ Videocast: TGFBI Expert League Analysis

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut review their draft boards and ADP for The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational (TGFBI) expert league. They share their strategies, discuss which picks were most surprising, and explain how this information can help you in your home league draft! Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all […]

Bases Loaded Podcast: All Things Fantasy Baseball w/ Bobby Sylvester (@bobbyfantasypro)

Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) is  joined by Bobby Sylvester (@bobbyfantasypro) and they discuss all things fantasy baseball! Subscribe to the Bases Loaded Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. 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 […]

Brett Anderson Now Slated To Pitch Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brett Anderson (flu) had his scheduled start pushed from Tuesday to Saturday because of flu-like symptoms. The left-hander will face the Rangers on Saturday. Anderson signed a one-year deal with the Brewers after posting a 3.89 ERA over 31 starts with the A's last season. He should slot in somewhere in […]

Luis Urias Hopes To Be Cleared To Face Live Pitching

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Luis Urias (hand) is seeing a hand specialist Friday and hopes to be cleared to face live pitching. The 22-year-old infielder has been limited in spring training as he recovers from surgery for a broken hamate bone in his left hand. Urias hopes to be ready by the Brewers’ March 26 season […]

ADP Reflections - Middle Infielders

With spring training underway and the start of the MLB season less than one month away, fantasy baseball draft preparation season is in full swing. As the MLB season draws near, player ADPs will shift as expectations change and more drafts are completed. Drafting early leaves more room for injuries to hurt fantasy teams, but […]

Auction Draft Dollar Day Targets

There are multiple strategies available to drafters in auctions. It is one of the reasons auctions are so much more interesting and fun than snake drafts. They award owners the ability to maneuver their roster the way they see fit. One of the most popular strategies is a stars-and-scrubs alignment, meaning owners pay up for […]

Christian Yelich Close To Massive Contract Extension

Star outfielder Christian Yelich is close to an agreement with the Milwaukee Brewers, major-league sources told The Athletic Tuesday. The new contract is expected to be worth more than $200 million. The team is expected to announce the new deal Friday at the team's spring training facility in Maryvale, AZ. Yelich finished second in NL […]

Ryan Braun Dealing With Sore Shoulder

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun has been dealing with a sore shoulder, manager Craig Counsell said. It doesn’t affect him throwing but only hitting, according to his manager. He is still scheduled to make his Cactus League debut later this week. He is coming off his 13th season with Milwaukee. He hit .285 with 22 […]

Luis Urias Will Take Batting Practice Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Luis Urias (wrist) continues to progress from hamate surgery. Manager Craig Counsell said he should play in games at some point, but his status for Opening Day is still up in the air. Urias was set to compete for the starting shortstop position for the Brewers in 2020. The recent injury has […]

Adrian Houser's Removal For Precautionary Measures

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Adrian Houser (thumb) said his exit during Monday's B game against the White Sox was "just a precautionary move." Houser left the field with a trainer accompanying him, which set some alarm within the organization. It appears as if the Brewers were just playing it safe, and he seems to have […]

Brett Anderson Scratched With Illness

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brett Anderson was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday against the Padres due to flu-like symptoms. Shelby Miller was plugged in to take his spot. Missing one spring start likely won't impact Anderson's readiness for the start of the season. Anderson signed a one-year deal with the Brewers after posting a […]

Top 50 Fantasy Baseball Prospects for 2020 Redraft Leagues (March Update)

The sun is shining in Florida and Arizona, and spring training games are underway. That means it’s time to update our redraft prospect rankings for 2020. We last looked at the key prospects for the coming season back in January when there was a lot of uncertainty around players' roles and potential playing time. As […]

Adrian Houser Leaves Game With Minor Injury

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Adrian Houser (thumb) left Monday's game after some minor thumb tightness, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. Houser was scheduled to toss three innings but exited after 2 1/3 innings. General manager David Stearns also suggested that Houser had reached a pitch-count limit and didn't want to push it. While the injury […]

Logan Morrison Blasts Home Runs In Back-To-Back Games

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Logan Morrison belted a three-run home run against the Reds Sunday. He also connected for another three-run homer the day prior. Morrison is in Brewers camp as a non-roster invitee and is seemingly on the outside looking in for a roster spot on the major league team this year, but his […]

Eric Lauer Off To Strong Start

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Eric Lauer started Sunday's spring game against the Reds and threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings. He allowed only two hits and struck out five, walking no one. Brewers manager Craig Counsell said recently that Lauer was competing with Freddy Peralta for the fifth spot in the starting rotation. Lauer has certainly responded […]

Josh Lindblom (SP, MIL) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~300s CURRENT ADP: ~320 overall ANALYSIS: Josh Lindblom began his professional baseball career at 21-years-old in the Dodgers’ minor league system, but he was never able to gain a foothold in the major leagues. Over his career so far, Lindblom has thrown 147 major league innings to go along with 497.1 minor league […]

ADP Showdown: Keston Hiura vs. Ketel Marte

Heading into 2020 drafts, we see that second base is a relatively deep position. Of course, in terms of elite options, there are roughly seven choices at second base at the top of draft boards. As a result, you want to make sure you choose correctly to get the best value for one of your […]

Freddy Peralta Sharp Saturday Against Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta tossed three innings, allowing no hits, a walk and three strikeouts against the Cubs on Saturday. Peralta has been focused on adding a slider to his repertoire in the offseason, and the Brewers recently signed him to a new five-year contract. He's gotten off to a hot start to begin spring training. […]

Orlando Arcia Hits Third Home Run Of Spring

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia has been on a tear at the plate thus far in Cactus League play. He’s gone 5-for-13 with a double, while also racking up three home runs and eight RBI after the first week of games. He's made adjustments to his swing, and it appears to be paying dividends. “That’s part of […]

Alex Verdugo: Redraft and Dynasty Outlook

Alex Verdugo is free. He is off to Boston and rid of the shackles of the Dodgers' outfield committee. With Mookie Betts as the major piece he was moved for, Verdugo will have an outfield spot with his name on it. Where exactly the Red Sox play him -- right field, in all likelihood -- […]

First & Second Base ADP Debates: Fantasy Baseball 2020 ADP Analysis

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2020 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, every weekday afternoon from 1-2 PM ET and Saturday nights from 9-11 PM […]

Kings of Candy: Sweet-Spot Risers

Sweet spot percentage (SwSp%) is not the best-known Statcast measurement. It doesn't care how hard you hit the ball, just at what trajectory. Well, it doesn't care about that either, it's just a statistic, it has no capacity to care about anything. But what it measures is the number of times a hitter's contact is between […]