Joakim Soria Agrees With A's

Free-agent relief pitcher Joakim Soria agreed to a two-year, $15 million deal with the Oakland Athletics on Friday, according to multiple reports. Soria was 3-1 with a 4.09 ERA in 26 games with the Brewers last year after he was acquired from the White Sox. He earned 16 saves with the White Sox in the […]

Brewers Interested In Jed Lowrie

The Milwaukee Brewers are interested in free-agent second baseman Jed Lowrie. Milwaukee is looking for another second baseman after their trade last summer for Jonathan Schoop didn't work out. Lowrie will turn 35 next April but had the best season of his career in 2018, hitting .267/.353/.448 with 23 home runs, 99 RBI and 78 […]

Nationals Discussing Wade Miley

The Washington Nationals have discussed free-agent starting pitcher Wade Miley as a replacement for Tanner Roark, according to sources. The Nats sent Roark to the Reds on Wednesday. Miley got a late start in 2018 due to an injury, but he was great in his 16 starts for Milwaukee, going 5-2 with a 2.57 ERA, […]

Brewers Avoid Arbitration With Jimmy Nelson

The Milwaukee Brewers avoided salary arbitration with starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson on Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year, $3.7 million deal, according to sources. Nelson didn't pitch at all in 2018 due to injury, but he was 12-6 with a nice 3.49 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and career-high 10.2 K/9 for Milwaukee in 2017, and he […]

Pirates Agree With Jordan Lyles

The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to a deal with free-agent starting pitcher Jordan Lyles on Tuesday. Lyles was decent with the Padres and Brewers last year, sporting a 4.11 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 8.6 K/9, but he only made eight starts (all with Padres) before being used in relief by Milwaukee. He should be guaranteed a […]

Brewers Meet With Wilson Ramos

The Milwaukee Brewers had a "very good" meeting on Monday with free-agent catcher Wilson Ramos, who is on hand at the winter meetings this week. The 31-year-old was an All-Star last year with the Rays and Phillies and would be an upgrade over catchers Manny Pina, Erik Kratz and Jacob Nottingham. However, Ramos has been […]

Reds Showing Interest In Wade Miley

The Cincinnati Reds are showing interest in free-agent starting pitcher Wade Miley, according to a source. Miley worked with current Reds pitching coach Derek Johnson during his breakout season in 2018 in Milwaukee. Miley got off to a late start due to injury, but he surprised us all when he returned, posting a great 2.57 […]

Brewers Interested In Daniel Murphy

The Milwaukee Brewers have shown interest in free-agent second baseman Daniel Murphy, according to sources. They are also interested in re-signing third baseman Mike Moustakas. Murphy hit .299/.336/.454 with 12 home runs and 43 RBI in 91 games with the Nationals and Cubs and got off to a late start because of his knee injury. […]

Brewers Interested In Re-Signing Wade Miley

The Milwaukee Brewers are "keeping in touch" with free-agent starting pitcher Wade Miley's agent, Tom O'Connell, and are open to re-signing him. Miley will test the open market after surprising with a 5-2 record, 2.57 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 50 strikeouts in 80 2/3 innings across 16 starts. The left-hander got a late start to […]

Twins Signing Jonathan Schoop, Ronald Torreyes

The Minnesota Twins are signing free-agent second baseman Jonathan Schoop to a one-year deal worth about $7 million on Thursday and are also signing infielder Ronald Torreyes to a one-year deal. Schoop was a bust after the Brewers traded for him last summer, hitting .202 with four homers and 21 RBI in 46 games for […]

Goldy Finds a New Home in St. Louis

First baseman Paul Goldschmidt was in the last year of his deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the 31-year-old was thought to be a trade candidate this offseason. The deal was finalized on Wednesday, as the Cardinals got their man and Goldy was traded for Luke Weaver, Carson Kelly, Andy Young, and a Competitive Balance […]

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 […]

Patrick Corbin to Nationals - Fantasy Impact

Starting pitcher Patrick Corbin was one of the top free agents on the market this winter, with his market dwindled down to the New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, and Washington Nationals. On Tuesday, the Nationals got over the line with Corbin, inking a six-year/$140 million deal with the 29-year-old lefty. This was a mild shock […]

Brewers Considering Trade For Sonny Gray

The Milwaukee Brewers have talked to the New York Yankees about trading for pitcher Sonny Gray, according to a source. The Brewers would be hoping for a rebound from Gray after he disappointed in his two seasons so far with the Bronx Bombers. The right-hander had a 4.90 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 8.5 K/9 in […]

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 […]

Joakim Soria Drawing Plenty Of Interest

Free-agent relief pitcher Joakim Soria is drawing interest from the Diamondbacks, Angels, Yankees, Braves and Reds, according to a source. The 34-year-old had a nice season between the White Sox and Brewers last season, sporting a 3.12 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 11.1 K/9 over 60 2/3 innings. Soria doesn't have much fantasy value unless he's […]

Angels Interested in Joakim Soria

The Los Angeles Angels have showed interest in veteran right-hander Joakim Soria. They are one of five teams, including the Reds, Yankees, Braves and Diamondbacks, that are showing interest in the 34-year-old free agent. Soria had a 3.11 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP with 16 saves last season. His 11.1 K/9 and 2.44 FIP make […]

Brewers Non-Tender Jonathan Schoop, Xavier Cedeno

The Milwaukee Brewers non-tendered second baseman Jonathan Schoop and relief pitchers Xavier Cedeno and Dan Jennings on Friday, making them free agents. Schoop was an All-Star in 2017 when he hit a career-high 32 home runs with the Orioles, but he fell flat after his trade to Milwaukee and hit just .233 with 21 homers […]

Tyler Saladino Avoids Arbitration

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Tyler Saladino avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $887,500 deal on Friday. Saladino is merely a utility infielder for the Brew Crew after hitting .246/.299/.397 with five home runs and 16 RBI in 126 at-bats in 2018. He's not much of a fantasy option, even in NL-only leagues.

Hernan Perez Avoids Arbitration

The Milwaukee Brewers and infielder Hernan Perez avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.5 million deal. Perez hit .253/.290/.386 with nine home runs, 29 RBI and 11 stolen bases in 316 at-bats with the Brew Crew in 2018. He could have a bigger role in 2019 as the starting second baseman if the […]

Jonathan Schoop Could Hit Open Market

There is a strong possibility that the Milwaukee Brewers non-tender second baseman Jonathan Schoop on Friday, which would make him a free agent, according to sources. Schoop was an All-Star in 2017 with the Orioles, but he struggled mightily after being traded to the Brewers in the second half of the 2018 season. He is […]

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 […]

Mets Discussing Gio Gonzalez

The New York Mets have discussed free-agent starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez if they wind up trading Noah Syndergaard. Gonzalez owns a career 1.75 ERA at Citi Field, but the left-hander was a disappointment in 2018 between the Nationals and Brewers, going 10-11 with a 4.21 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 7.8 K/9 across 32 starts. He […]

Erik Kratz Avoids Arbitration

The Milwaukee Brewers avoided arbitration with catcher Erik Kratz by agreeing to a one-year deal with him on Tuesday. Kratz will be 39 next June and hit .236/.280/.355 with just six home runs and 23 RBI in 67 games in a part-time role with the Brew Crew in 2018. He could once again be in […]

Is it Legit? Jesus Aguilar's Breakout Season

We continue with our next edition of "Is It Legit?" to discuss another surprising breakout performer from the 2018 MLB season in order to assess his value heading into 2019. With so many players seemingly becoming fantasy baseball darlings overnight, it can be challenging to sift through the multiple hype trains and determine which players […]

Cardinals Interested In Mike Moustakas

The St. Louis Cardinals have free-agent third baseman Mike Moustakas on their radar this offseason. Moose saw a cold market last offseason when draft-pick compensation was tied to him with the Royals. That's not the case this year, so he should be able to land a multi-year contract after he hit .251/.315/.459 with 28 home […]

Eugenio Suarez: Fantasy Baseball Year-in-Review

In life, it’s important to take your victories where you can find them. Though 2018 wound up being a largely forgettable season for yours truly, the ascension of Eugenio Suarez is a feather in the ol’ cap. Suarez entered 2018 coming off the best performance of his career, having set career highs in home runs […]

Christian Yelich Wins NL MVP

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich was named the 2018 National League Most Valuable Player on Thursday. He led the team to an NL-best 96 wins and a trip to the playoffs for the first time since 2011 while beating out Cubs second baseman Javier Baez and Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado. Yelich hit .367 with […]