Nationals Sign Matt Adams To Minor-League Deal

The Washington Nationals signed first baseman Matt Adams, infielder Travis Blankenhorn and right-handers Anthony Castro and Tommy Romero to minor-league deals with invites to major-league spring training on Wednesday. Adams spent part of the 2018 season and all of the 2019 campaign with the Nationals. The left-handed slugger didn't appear at all in the big […]

Fantasy Baseball Batted Ball Type Analysis - Predicting Ground Ball, Line Drive and Fly Ball Hitters

MLB data has become so rich that there are countless things we can study and write about. It's really the best sport by a large margin for player and event analysis. One of the most useful and interesting data points we have available to us concerns batted ball data. We hear a lot about launch […]

Nationals Sign Trevor Williams

The Washington Nationals signed free-agent right-hander Trevor Williams to a two-year deal on Friday, according to a source. The deal is reportedly worth $13 million. The 30-year-old bounced around between the starting rotation and the bullpen for the New York Mets last year as a swingman, posting a solid 3.21 ERA and 1.23 WHIP over […]

Nationals Select Thad Ward With First Rule 5 Pick

The Washington Nationals selected Boston Red Sox right-hander Thad Ward with the No. 1 overall pick in Wednesday's Rule 5 draft. The soon-to-be 26-year-old had Tommy John surgery in 2021 but returned healthy late last season and then pitched in the Arizona Fall League. He could be a swingman in Washington's starting rotation/bullpen in 2023. […]

Cade Cavalli Penciled Into Starting Rotation

Washington Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli (shoulder), the team's No. 4 prospect, will be part of the starting rotation next year, according to manager Dave Martinez. The 24-year-old went 6-4 with a 3.71 ERA at Triple-A Rochester in 2022 and made his major-league debut in August before ending the year with shoulder inflammation after his first […]

Franklin Barreto Signs With Nationals

The Washington Nationals signed infielder Franklin Barreto to a minor-league deal on Thursday. Barreto last played in the big leagues in the shortened 2020 season with the Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Angels, but he'll have a decent shot to make it back in 2023 with the rebuilding Nationals. He signed a minor-league deal with […]

Nationals Agree To One-Year Deal With Stone Garrett

The Washington Nationals agreed to an undisclosed one-year major-league deal with outfielder Stone Garrett on Tuesday. Garrett made his major-league debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2022, going 21-for-76 (.276) with four home runs, 10 RBI, 13 runs scored and three stolen bases in 84 plate appearances in 27 games played. The 27-year-old was able […]

Jeimer Candelario Signs With Nationals

Free-agent third baseman Jeimer Candelario is reportedly signing with the Washington Nationals, according to a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Tuesday. Heyman tweeted, "Jeimer Candelario agrees to one-year deal with Nats." The infielder appeared in 124 games for the Detroit Tigers last season, hitting .217 with a .272 on-base percentage and […]

Hitters: Strong Septembers to Remember for 2023 Fantasy Baseball Drafts

It is typically a bad idea to look at one month of baseball data and draw strong conclusions from it. How do you like that for an opening to a piece that will look at one month of data and draw conclusions from it? Before you do an irresponsible thing, it is at least good […]

Pitch Mix Analysis: Starting Fantasy Baseball Pitchers With Upside In Their Arsenal

If you are going to make a living as a Major League starting pitcher, you had better come to the table with more than one effective pitch. There are very rare exceptions, but exceptions do not disprove the rule. Starting pitchers need multiple useful offerings to have success, and that's especially true when we're talking […]

Nationals Sign Derek Hill

The Washington Nationals signed outfielder Derek Hill to a minor league deal on Tuesday that includes an invite to spring training, according to a source. Hill is a former first-round pick by the Detroit Tigers. He finished last season with the Seattle Mariners after they claimed him off waivers in August. The 26-year-old appeared in […]

Nationals Ink Sean Doolittle To Minor League Deal

The Washington Nationals signed veteran left-handed reliever Sean Doolittle to a minor league deal on Sunday with an invitation to spring training next year. It gives Doolittle a chance to continue rehabbing while possibly returning next year to make an impact in the team's bullpen again. Doolittle had surgery on the UCL in his left […]

Nationals Decline Nelson Cruz's Option

As expected, the Washington Nationals declined designated hitter Nelson Cruz's $16 million mutual option for the 2023 season, which makes him a free agent. The Nationals will pay a $3 million buyout, in addition to his $12 million salary during the 2022 season. The 42-year-old dealt with blurry vision late in the season and ended […]

Nelson Cruz Has Successful Eye Surgery

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (eye) announced on his official Twitter account that he underwent successful eye surgery. Cruz dealt with eye issues late in the year that caused blurry vision, but he was able to get it fixed and should be good to go if he decides to continue playing in 2023. The […]

A Year to Forget: MLB Pitchers Who Will Rebound for 2023 Fantasy Baseball

We are into our fantasy baseball offseason content now, and we will be bringing you stuff all Fall and Winter long. I started it off with this piece about hitters who I expect to rebound in 2023. Check that one out if you haven't already! Today, we will do the same thing for pitchers - […]

Nationals Expected To Decline Option On Nelson Cruz

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz recently underwent surgery to repair a vision problem in his left eye. The 42-year-old missed the final 20 games of the regular season due to blurred vision. That being said, the Nationals have reportedly decided to decline his $16 million option for the 2023 season. Instead, the Nats will […]

Robert Hassell III Suffers Broken Hamate Bone

Washington Nationals outfield prospect Robert Hassell III (hand) will miss the rest of the Arizona Fall League after suffering a broken hamate bone in his right hand. Hassell is the team's top-ranked prospect and was acquired as part of the package that sent superstar outfielder Juan Soto and first baseman Josh Bell to the San […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/12/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. We're now in the thick of the Divisional Series in each circuit, and Wednesday features a two-game NLDS slate. Naturally, scoring tends to be much more on the lower side during the postseason as the top tier of pitchers take the mound, […]

Nelson Cruz Out Wednesday, Needs Surgery

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (eye) will miss the season finale on Wednesday against the New York Mets and is scheduled for surgery on his left eye at the end of October. Cruz has been dealing with inflammation in the inner corner of his eye, and the procedure will remove extra skin blocking his […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/5/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/5/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Last slate of the year, let's not hold anything back!   Top Hitters for 10/5/22 Mookie Betts ($6,000) vs. Noah Davis It's another Dodgers day, as they top the run projection by far with 5.4 […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/5/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. We've reached the final day of the regular season, and with all postseason spots now in place thanks to the Braves clinching the NL East crown Tuesday night, it's going to be a very interesting day of DFS play since lineups […]

CJ Abrams Exits Early Tuesday With Left Shoulder Pain

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (shoulder) exited Tuesday's 8-0 loss to the Mets in Game 2 of a doubleheader early with pain in his left (non-throwing) shoulder after diving for a ground ball. He received an MRI after exiting, per The Washington Post's Jesse Dougherty. The 22-year-old rookie went 0-for-1 with a strikeout. Abrams came […]

Victor Robles Exits Early Tuesday With Right Calf Strain

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (calf) exited Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Mets in Game 1 early with a right calf strain, per The Washington Post's Jesse Dougherty. Robles went 1-for-2 with a double and a strikeout before exiting. The 25-year-old was once a higher-end fantasy prospect but put together another disappointing season, slashing .224/.273/.311 […]

Stephen Strasburg's 2023 Status A "Mystery"

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo admitted that starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg's (ribs) status heading into the 2023 season is a "mystery." Strasburg dealt with thoracic outlet syndrome last summer and got a late start in 2022 as a result, but he ended up making just one start this year before being diagnosed with a […]

Nelson Cruz Wants To Continue Playing In 2023

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (eye) turned 42 in July and has seen a lack of power production in 2022 while also missing time with back tightness, shoulder soreness, a knee contusion and other minor injuries, including left-eye inflammation that continues to keep him out of the lineup on Monday. His OPS of .651 […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/3/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/3/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/3/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! It's the final Monday of the 2022 regular season, and it's hard to believe another DFS campaign is drawing to a close. With 11 of the 12 playoff spots locked up, DFS managers will want to check out lineups closer to lock time. Even pitchers will be susceptible to an early yank […]

Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 26

Welcome to Week 26 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pitchers. We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/2/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/2/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (10/2/22)

Happy Sunday, and happy October RotoBallers! We're back for another day of MLB betting picks! Make sure you're following my Twitter, as I can't guarantee that I'll always be able to get the added plays written here in the article, but I will typically add whatever else I'm playing throughout the day. The entire RotoBaller […]