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Live Chat Fantasy Baseball Q&A @ 2 PM - Draft Advice
It's officially baseball season... do you know who to draft? RotoBaller's Kipp Heisterman (@kipppsta) will be hosting a live Q&A chat session on Sunday March 20th at 2:00 pm ET. Come join in on the fun and get your fantasy baseball questions answered, or just stick around for some MLB talk! All throughout the MLB preseason […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoRonald Acuna Jr.'s Timetable Becomes More Clear
According to Jim Bowden, Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) could see action as early as April 21. General manager Alex Anthopoulos stated that the plan is to have Acuna begin serving as the designated hitter as early as April 21 and then transition to the outfield, beginning May 21. This is great news […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoDanny Duffy Agrees To Deal With Dodgers
Starting Pitcher Danny Duffy and the Los Angeles Dodgers have come to terms on a one-year deal, pending a physical, according to Fabian Ardaya. Duffy was acquired by the Dodgers from the Royals last season, but Duffy was never able to suit up for them due to an elbow injury. Duffy posted a 2.51 ERA […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoBobby Dalbec Homers In Spring Opener
Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Thursday's spring opener against the Minnesota Twins. It was a nice start to the spring for Dalbec who is expected to shift between second base, outfield, and first base during camp to gain some versatility. Dalbec could be a solid […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoTrevor Bauer's Administrative Leave Extended
According to Juan Toribio, the MLBPA and MLB have agreed to extend Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer's administrative leave until Saturday, April 16. Bauer has had his administrative leave extended several times, and it is uncertain when he will be able to resume MLB activities. His representatives have stated that administrative leave is […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoColin Moran Signs With Reds
The Cincinnati Reds and infielder Colin Moran have agreed to a one-year deal, according to the Cincinnati Reds. Not exactly the consolation Reds fans were hoping for after trading away Jesse Winker, Eugenio Suarez, and Sonny Gray earlier this week. Moran posted a .258/.334/.390 slash line with 10 home runs across 318 at-bats in 2021 […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoMychal Givens Signs With Cubs
The Chicago Cubs and reliever Mychal Givens have agreed to a one-year deal worth $5 million, according to Jesse Rogers. Givens should help a Cubs' bullpen that posted a 4.31 ERA in 2021. Givens posted a 2.73 ERA over 29 1/3 innings pitched while striking out 34 batters in 2021 with the Colorado Rockies. This […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoRed Sox Showing Interest In Freddie Freeman
According to Jon Heyman, the Boston Red Sox have entered the sweepstakes for free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman. This means the Dodgers, Blue Jays, Yankees and Red Sox are now all reportedly in on Freeman. One thing is clear, and that is that Freeman will no longer be an Atlanta Brave after they dealt for […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoRockies Remain Interested In Kris Bryant
The Colorado Rockies remain interested in former Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant, according to Nick Groke. It was previously reported that the Rockies were aggressively pursuing Bryant, and those reports continue to remain true. The Rockies are certainly in need of a solid third baseman and Bryant makes a ton of sense for the organization […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoZack Wheeler Making Slow Progress
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler is a bit behind the eight ball early this spring, according to Matt Gelb. Phillies President of Baseball Operations, Dave Dombrowski, stated that Wheeler is not injured, but is just behind in terms of his workload. Wheeler still has plenty of time to get ready for the start of […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoMarcus Semien: 2022 Fantasy Baseball Bust?
The Texas Rangers finished the 2021 season with a record of 60-102, which placed them squarely in last place of the AL West division. The Rangers struggled mightily on offense during the season as they managed to score just 625 total runs on the season, which ranked them in 28th place league-wide. The offensive struggles […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoLive Chat Fantasy Baseball Q&A @ 2 PM - Lineups Advice
It's officially baseball season... do you know who to start? RotoBaller's Kipp Heisterman (@kipppsta) will be hosting a live Q&A chat session on Sunday March 6th at 2:00 pm ET. Come join in on the fun and get your fantasy baseball questions answered, or just stick around for some MLB talk! All throughout the MLB season […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoLive Chat Fantasy Baseball Q&A @ 2 PM - Lineups Advice
It's officially baseball season... do you know who to start? RotoBaller's Kipp Heisterman (@kipppsta) will be hosting a live Q&A chat session on Sunday February 27th at 2:00 pm ET. Come join in on the fun and get your fantasy baseball questions answered, or just stick around for some MLB talk! All throughout the MLB season […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoRobbie Grossman: 2022 Fantasy Baseball Bust?
The Detroit Tigers finished the 2021 season with a record of 77-85, which was strong enough for a third-place finish in the American League Central division. This record and standing within the division surprised a lot of folks around baseball and is something the Tigers hope they can build on heading into 2022. The reason […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoAlex Bregman: 2022 Fantasy Baseball Bust?
The Houston Astros finished the 2021 season with a record 95-67, which was good enough to walk away with the AL West division crown. They also steamrolled through the American League playoffs and into the World Series where they eventually met their demise against the Atlanta Braves. The season was seen as a success by […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoAustin Wells Could See Time At Other Positions
New York Yankees catching prospect Austin Wells could see time at other positions moving forward, according to Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News. The Yankees selected Wells in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft and he has shown a ton of promise early in his career. The young catcher has shown […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoOliver Perez Set To Retire
Free-agent relief pitcher Oliver Perez is set to retire after pitching in the Mexican League this season, according to Michael Mayer. Perez had a solid career in the majors as he posted a 4.34 ERA with 1,545 strikeouts across 696 appearances. He most recently pitched for the Cleveland Guardians from 2018 to 2021.
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoRobbie Erlin Agrees To Minor League Deal With Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers and relief pitcher Robbie Erlin have agreed to a minor league deal, according to Baseball America. Erlin last pitched for the Atlanta Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates in 2020 where he compiled a 5.40 ERA with four strikeouts in two appearances across 3 1/3 innings pitched. It has not yet been determined […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoZack Godley Signs Minor League Contract With Reds
The Cincinnati Reds and starting pitcher Zack Godley have come to terms on a minor league contract. Godley had some solid years of production from 2015 to 2019 in the Arizona Diamondbacks' rotation and last pitched in 2021 for the Milwaukee Brewers. In 2021, Godley threw just 3 1/3 innings for the Brewers while posting […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoReynaldo Lopez To Have Major Impact In 2022
Chicago White Sox pitcher Reynaldo Lopez could see significant innings in 2022, according to Vinnie Duber on NBC Sports Chicago. Although Lopez is currently listed as the White Sox sixth starter, he will likely see time as both a reliever and a starter in 2022. He finished the second half of 2021 with a 3.43 […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoLive Chat Fantasy Baseball Q&A @ 2 PM - Lineups Advice
It's officially baseball season... do you know who to start? RotoBaller's Kipp Heisterman (@kipppsta) will be hosting a live Q&A chat session on Sunday February 20th at 2:00 pm ET. Come join in on the fun and get your fantasy baseball questions answered, or just stick around for some MLB talk! All throughout the MLB season […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoAdolis Garcia: 2022 Fantasy Baseball Bust?
The Texas Rangers finished the 2021 season with a record of 60-102, which ranked them in last place in the AL West division. The 60 wins were the third-lowest total in Major League Baseball but were not all that surprising as the Rangers were expected to struggle for much of the season. Although the Rangers […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoNFL DFS Prop Picks for Monkey Knife Fight - Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl Sunday is ready to get rolling and that means our friends at Monkey Knife Fight are offering some fantastic props for us to play. Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer some of the coolest, and easiest to win, NFL DFS games in the industry. There are no massive tournaments where you have to […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoPrizePicks NFL Super Bowl Sunday - DFS Prop Picks
Hello everybody and welcome! The 2021 NFL season has finally reached the culmination of the season with Super Bowl Sunday, but our new friends over at PrizePicks still have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoNFL Prop Bet Picks for Super Bowl LVI - DraftKings Super Bowl Specials
Super Sunday is finally here! Super Bowl LVI will match the Cincinnati Bengals against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday, February 13th. The spread currently sits at Rams -4.5 with a total of 49. That being said, we are not here to discuss spreads and totals. Oh no, we […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoLuis Severino Expected To Be Ready By Spring Training
New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino is expected to be ready to participate in Spring Training whenever the team reports to camp, according to Andy Martino. Severino has begun throwing bullpens already as well. Severino has been plagued by injuries for much of the previous two seasons as he has only thrown a combined […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoFrancisco Lindor: 2022 Fantasy Baseball Bust?
The New York Mets finished the 2021 campaign with a 77-85 record overall, which was a very disappointing outcome after an active offseason. The third-place finish and missing the postseason was a shock to many seeing as they entered with a strong pitching staff and had signed Francisco Lindor to a massive 10-year, $341 million […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoHyun Jin Ryu Throws First Bullpen Session Of Spring
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu threw his first bullpen session of the spring on Monday. Ryu will be training with the Hanwha Eagles until the MLB lockout has concluded. He will look to improve upon a 2021 campaign in which he recorded a 4.37 ERA with 143 strikeouts across 169 innings pitched. […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoPablo Sandoval Joins Mexican League
According to Acereros De Monclova of the Mexican Baseball League, Pablo Sandoval has signed a contract to play in 2022. Sandoval spent parts of 14 seasons in the Major Leagues, most recently with the Atlanta Braves in 2021 where he posted a .178 AVG with four home runs across 86 plate appearances. This signing likely […]
Kipp Heisterman 3 years agoMatt Shoemaker Close To Deal With Yomiuri Giants
According to Sports Hochi, former Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker is nearing a deal with the Yomiuri Giants of NPB. Shoemaker pitched for the Twins in 2021, where he compiled a dismal 8.06 ERA with 40 strikeouts across 60 1/3 innings pitched. He spent parts of nine seasons in the big leagues with the […]
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