Mike Fiers Rocked In Spring Start

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers was roughed up in his second Spring Training start Friday, allowing five earned runs in two innings pitched. Fiers walked three and struck out just one in the contest while allowing four hits. Veterans like Fiers often use Spring Training to work on things without worrying about their numbers, […]

Sean Murphy Expected To Play Next Week

Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy (knee) will make his spring training debut on March 3, according to manager Bob Melvin. Murphy has been easing his way into playing after knee surgery last October, but the A's backstop should have plenty of spring training left to be ready for the season. Murphy hasn't played much at […]

Stephen Piscotty Shut Down With Rib Injury

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (rib cage) will be shut down after reports that his MRI came back "a little worse" than expected, according to manager Bob Melvin. Piscotty had been taking batting practice in the cage but hasn't been on the field for Oakland this spring due to rib cage discomfort. Piscotty has some […]

Mike Soroka Will Not Live Up to Draft Price Expectations

Every year there are polarizing players in fantasy baseball. These polarizing players leave no room for middle ground. They are the catalyst for Twitter debates, articles, videos, podcasts, and by the end of it you are forced to chose a side: are you in or are you out? For those of you thinking, surely there […]

Elite Starters and Pitching Trends Revisited

Last year I wrote a series [Part 1, Part 2, Part 3] on whether we were properly valuing elite starting pitchers. The basic premise was that we were likely to see fantasy-relevant starters (not openers) throw fewer innings again in 2019. I hypothesized that if there were fewer and fewer starting pitchers providing 200 innings […]

Stephen Piscotty Still Dealing With Strain

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (rib cage) will not take batting practice on the field on Thursday as he continues to deal with an intercostal strain. Piscotty had been taking swings in the batting cages and hoped to get on the field Thursday, but he is still dealing with twinges from the strain. Piscotty said […]

RotoBaller Friends & Family Industry Mock Draft: What the Experts Were Thinking

The RotoBaller Friends & Family Mock Draft has become an annual tradition where we gather some of the biggest names from the fantasy baseball world and put together a mock draft just as spring training has commenced. Thanks to RT Sports for once again hosting and providing a custom draft site where readers could follow […]

H2H Points League Draft Strategy

Points leagues are essentially the rawest version of fantasy baseball. These are not players, these are stat-lines and you want to put up as many points per week as possible. Do not get too attached to underperforming players who have name-value and potential. There is a stark difference in draft strategy when it comes to […]

2020 Catcher Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Leagues

Spring Training is upon us! Pitchers and catchers have reported and we finally have some box scores to desperately over-analyze. The catcher position can really be a headache for dynasty owners trying to plan for the future. Needless to say, it is not a position that many MLB teams count on for offense, leaving fantasy players […]

Stephen Piscotty Hits In Batting Cage

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (rib cage) took batting practice in the batting cage on Wednesday, according to Susan Slusser. Piscotty has been out with a rib injury and hopes to take batting practice on the field Thursday before hopefully getting into games this weekend. Piscotty only played in 93 games last season due to […]

2020 Keeper Value Rankings - Shortstop

If you're keeping up with the Keeper Value Rankings, you know we've already covered First Base, Second Base, and Third Base. Today, we will address Shortstop. These rankings are intended for Keeper Leagues in which a fantasy owner must forfeit a designated draft pick in order to keep a player into the upcoming season. These rankings are based […]

Jesus Luzardo Has Solid Spring Debut

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo pitched two scoreless innings in his first start of Spring Training. Luzardo allowed a single and struck out two while sitting between 95-97 MPH with his fastball in an impressive debut for the top-prospect. A's manager Bob Melvin already said Luzardo and fellow rookie A.J. Puk don't have a […]

Stephen Piscotty Taking Swings

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (rib cage) took swings in the batting cage and is feeling a little better, according to A's beat reporter Susan Slusser. Piscotty is dealing with a strain on his left side and said he won't be able to play until at least the Vegas games later this month. Injuries limited […]

ADP Cost Analysis – Kris Bryant vs Josh Donaldson

Spring training is officially underway, which means baseball season is finally upon us! Maybe you haven’t started prepping for your drafts, but fortunately for you, there have already been plenty of drafts, which means that fantasy players out there have already started dealing with tough draft position decisions. Third base is a fairly deep position […]

Sean Manaea Rocked In Spring Debut

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea was hit hard in his spring debut on Monday, getting pulled in the second inning against the Brewers. Manaea cruised through a 12-pitch first inning before allowing three straight doubles and a two-run homer before getting lifted in the second inning. There's not much that can be taken from […]

Khris Davis Good To Go Tuesday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis (calf) will be in the lineup for Tuesday's spring training game versus the Padres. Davis was dealing with a minor calf issue, but the team was never too worried about it. Clearly, they were right, as Davis will begin spring training looking to put a disappointing 2019 behind him. […]

Stephen Piscotty Dealing With Oblique Strain

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (hip, oblique) said that he's dealing with a strain of some fort on his left side, and he won't be able to play until at least the Vegas later this month. Piscotty should have time to get ready for Opening Day, but oblique/side injuries can often sidelined players for long […]

2020 Outfield Rankings - H2H Points Leagues

We've been breaking down rankings for points leagues over the last couple of weeks in order to prepare fantasy owners for draft day. To check out previous analysis articles by position, click the following links: first base, second base, third base, shortstop, catcher, starting pitcher, relief pitcher. Outfield is obviously the deepest of all positions […]

Khris Davis Dealing With Minor Calf Issue

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis is dealing with a minor calf issue and won't play in Spring Training games until Tuesday. Reports indicate Davis is fine, and it may be better for Davis to ease into the spring anyway, but any injury news is concerning after a hip issue torpedoed his 2019 season. Davis […]

Finding Combo-Player Values Using Z-Scores and ATC Projections

Towards the end of last season, I asked the question – “Draft Speed or Pound the Power?” Loaded in this seemingly simple query are two contradictory approaches – one for power and one for speed. Power Approach 1: Home run totals are dramatically up in baseball these days. Therefore, there are many power bats available […]

2020 Keeper Value Rankings - Third Base

Keeper Value Rankings are intended for Keeper Leagues in which a fantasy owner must forfeit a designated draft pick in order to keep a player into the upcoming season. These rankings are based on Keeper "Values". In the marketing world, Value can be defined as the extent to which a good or service (player) is […]

2020 Dynasty Leagues: Players to Sell (Premium Content)

As draft day approaches in dynasty leagues, the window to sell-high on a big name has never been better. The first days of spring training are a chance to cash in on players who may have hit their peak value before the 2020 season begins. Bartering is a matter of risk vs reward. You hate […]

Relief Pitchers to Target for Holds

Hold on... there are fantasy leagues that reward middle relievers, not just starters and closers? Yes, there are, and leagues that reward holds are one of the fastest-growing segments of fantasy baseball as real baseball continues to diminish the role of the starter in favor of building deep bullpens with multiple relievers that throw 95+ […]

ADP Showdown – Matt Olson vs Paul Goldschmidt

Pitchers and catchers have officially reported and position player workouts are getting underway, which means baseball season is officially upon us! Maybe you haven’t started prepping for your drafts, but fortunately for you, there have already been plenty of drafts, which means that fantasy players out there have already started dealing with tough draft position […]

2020 Second Base Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Leagues

As the season draws near, we realize more and more 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 […]

Josh Hayes's 2020 Best Ball Draft Targets (Premium Content)

Read Josh's 2020 Best Ball Avoids Here All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The fantasy baseball season is here! For those fantasy players looking to get an edge on their 2020 leagues, Best Ball formats are a great way to get a head start on the players that look to […]

Josh Hayes' 2020 Best Ball Draft Avoids (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The fantasy baseball season is here! For those fantasy players looking to get an edge on their 2020 leagues, Best Ball formats are a great way to get a head start on the players that look to be ADP risers this season. An underrated […]

A's Easing Sean Murphy Into Action

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that catcher Sean Murphy (knee), who had a minor knee cleanup in the offseason, won't take part in a spring game until March 2 as the team eases him into game action. Murphy held his own in 20 games in his first taste of the majors late last year […]

Nine AL Rookies Ready to Leap Into Starting Lineups

Every year, there are those rookies who we expect to make a splash right away. Think Kris Bryant, Ronald Acuna, Cody Bellinger, Aaron Judge--those guys. Once we make it through all the service time manipulation shenanigans, there are always youngsters ready to snatch roster spots immediately, and 2020 is no exception. Below are nine of […]

2020 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Khris Davis

The Oakland Athletics finished 2019 with a record of 97-65, which was good for a second-place finish in the AL West and a second-consecutive wildcard birth. They did this despite a statistically down season from their superstar, Khris Davis. Davis struggled mightily in 2019 by slashing .220/.293/.387 with 23 HR, 73 RBI, 61 R, and […]