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 […]

Rafael Montero Could Be Traded

The New York Mets are preparing to possibly trade pitcher Rafael Montero before the regular season starts, according to sources. He is out of minor league options and is not a lock to make the Opening Day roster, but the team currently isn't close to a deal. The 27-year-old hasn't helped his cause by posting […]

ADP Rankings Debate - Cody Bellinger vs. Freddie Freeman

As with a number of ADP debates, Cody Bellinger and Freddie Freeman both offer the skills for success in 2018. Each first baseman is going in the first two or three rounds of fantasy baseball drafts, but chances are you'll only be able to snag one. Which young slugger will deliver better value in 2018? […]

Adam Eaton Homers In First Game Back

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (knee) hit a home run in his first Cactus League game of the spring on Saturday. It was an emotional two at-bats for the left fielder, who has been recovering from a torn ACL and meniscus since last April. He'd been playing minor league games, but this was the first […]

Matt Adams Scratched

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams (leg) was a last-minute scratch before Saturday's Grapefruit League game versus the Mets. He had leg cramps and the move was precautionary, according to the team. Adams looks to start the season as the team's backup first baseman to Ryan Zimmerman. But given how often Zimmerman is hurt, Adams […]

Michael Taylor Returns To Lineup Saturday

Washington Nationals outfielder Michael Taylor (side) has returned to the Nationals lineup for Saturday's Grapefruit game. He'll man his usual position in center field and bat fifth. That's a few slots above his normal position of eighth, which would be notable but Anthony Rendon is sitting and manager Dave Martinez is tinkering with batting his […]

Jeremy Hellickson Jumps Right In With Nationals

Washington Nationals starter Jeremy Hellickson took a red-eye flight to be with his new team first thing Saturday morning. Upon arriving in Florida, he threw four simulated innings (60 pitches) and looks ready to go. Hellickson was signed to a minor league contract and given his major league experience, instantly becomes the front-runner to become the […]

Overvalued - Second Basemen Set to Bust in 2018

Predicting busts is surprisingly easy if you really think about it. Looking at a player’s age is a good starting point, but their recent season performances are even more telling. The guys listed below are players who I think will underwhelm expectations in 2018. You won’t be seeing fantasy studs like Jose Ramirez or Brian […]

Jeremy Hellickson Signs Minor League Deal With Nationals

Washington Nationals new starter Jeremy Hellickson has signed a minor league deal with the club, a source has told ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. The details of the deal aren't know yet. Hellickson was not very good last season for the Phillies and Orioles, amassing a 5.43 ERA (FIP of 5.77) across 164 innings in 30 starts. […]

After Brief Scare, Gio Gonzalez Finishes Solid Outing

Washington Nationals starter Gio Gonzalez (leg) scared everyone during his third Grapefruit League start on Friday. He grabbed his leg and shook it after a play to first, something that he says he does often. It was indeed nothing and Gonzalez finished up the outing by scattering four hits and three strikeouts while walking one batter […]

Adam Eaton To Make Grapefruit Debut Saturday

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (knee) will make his Grapefruit League debut on Saturday. He'll play left field and bat third in the order. Eaton has been recovering from a torn ACL in the early part of last season and the club has been slowly ramping up his baseball activities. He's played in some minor league […]

Deeper Second Base 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 second base position. The keystone position is an exciting one these days, and while many folks are scurrying to score Ian Happ, Jonathan Villar or Ian […]

Michael Taylor Takes The Field In Minor League Game

Washington Nationals outfielder Michael Taylor (side) is playing the field in a minor league game on Thursday, his first game action in a week. Taylor was sidelined by side tightness, which doesn't seem major, but it's the same kind of injury that knocked him out of competition last season for over a month. His breakout […]

Daniel Murphy Won't Be Pushed For Opening Day

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (knee) continues to work his way back to game action but is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day. He's been limited to batting practices and grounders hit right to him, so until he can move laterally, he won't play in a game. This basically eliminates him for Opening […]

Adam Eaton Likely To Make Grapefruit Debut This Weekend

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (knee) will probably make his Grapefruit League debut this weekend, manager Dave Martinez hinted on Thursday. Eaton will start another minor league game Thursday and has about 40 at-bats so far. But he hasn't played the field in order to make sure he doesn't aggravate his knee, which ruptured 23 games […]

Updated Relief Pitcher Rankings - 2018 Fantasy Baseball

One final time before regular season baseball returns and our lives are, at last, complete, RotoBaller's staff writers are updating their 2018 fantasy baseball rankings. Today, we'll be taking a look at one of the shallower positions - relief pitcher. As usual, there are a few elite options at the top, and it gets much […]

ADP Rankings Debate - Robbie Ray vs. Yu Darvish

RotoBallers Andrew Le and Matt Wilkes recently faced off to discuss two strikeout-savvy pitchers, Robbie Ray and Yu Darvish. ADPs for both pitchers are eerily close and we hope the following battle helps fantasy managers make a (slightly) more educated decision. In the red and black jersey playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks, standing 6'2" and […]

Deeper Third Base Sleepers - Undervalued ADPs

Hooray! Another sleeper article! The RotoBaller team recently updated our third base rankings and commented on the depth of third base this year. Today, we'll go deeper, and deeper into the well. Waaaayy, way down. No argument, there's plenty to like about the upper crop of third basemen. If you're in standard-sized leagues, you should […]

Daniel Murphy Takes Grounders For First Time

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (knee) did some fielding drills on Tuesday, according to Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post. She notes that he wasn't moving laterally, however. Murphy is being brought back slowly from microfracture surgery on his right knee. He's also been hitting in the batting cage during regular batting practice. Murphy […]

Matt Wieters Coming Alive Finally

Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters is having himself a spring. In contrast to his disappointing 2017 numbers (wOBA of .273 and 62 wRC+), he's now 7-for-17 at the plate this spring with a home run and five RBI. It's only a small sample, but any news from him is encouraging. The Nationals were looking to […]

Trea Turner Shows Off His Wheels

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner stole his first two bases of spring training and scored two runs in the team's Grapefruit League victory over the Mets on Tuesday. He also singled and drew a walk. Turner is a top-shelf talent in fantasy baseball. He's a potential five-category contributor whose speed is shared by only a […]

Feeling Better, A.J. Cole Will Return For Next Start

Washington Nationals starter A.J. Cole (illness) has recovered from his stomach bug and will pitch "this weekend or Monday," according to manager Dave Martinez. Despite being ill, Cole nonetheless threw a bullpen session off the mound last Monday. He's expected to begin the year as the team's fifth starter. Cole didn't exactly light the league […]

Travis Shaw - The Mayor of Ding Dong City Deserves Your Vote

After beating out the esteemed Pablo Sandoval in Boston for starting third baseman in 2016, Travis Shaw had a decent season for the BoSox (.242/.306/.421, 16 HRs, 63 runs, 71 RBI) but was quickly forgotten by the fantasy community. As he quietly departed for Milwaukee before 2017, Shaw was barely a rumor on draft boards […]

Deeper First Base 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 first base position. That means no Jose Martinez cop-out blurbs because that dude has already woken up and then some! With draft season officially underway, it's […]

Third Base 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. If you have a draft coming up soon, make sure to use our rankings for all league types. Regardless of the platform or […]

Updated Shortstop Rankings - 2018 Fantasy Baseball

With the regular season only a few weeks away, the esteemed RotoBaller staff has updated their rankings one last time. We continue our review of the March update with a look at the glorious shortstop position. There's a bevy of talented bats ready to be penciled in at the "6" this season, but the sure things draw […]

Updated Catcher Rankings - 2018 Fantasy Baseball

One final time before regular season baseball returns and our lives are, at last, complete, RotoBaller's staff writers are updating their 2018 fantasy baseball rankings. Today, we'll be taking a look at the shallowest position - catcher. As usual, after the few elite options are off the board, it's probably best to leave filling this […]

Adam Eaton Seeing Game Action Versus Minor Leaguers

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (knee) has been playing in minor league games in preparation for the 2018 season. He's been recovering from a knee injury since last April and looks likely to be ready for Opening Day. The Nationals acquired Eaton prior to the 2017 campaign, and it was easy to see why in […]

Ottoneu Draft Strategy

Ottoneu is a format that only the fantasy baseball obsessed know about. For years I’ve been eyeing an Ottoneu league but was hesitant to take the plunge; the massive rosters, complex scoring system and year-round commitment were overwhelming, to say the least. But this year I’m ready to make the leap, having signed on with […]