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Rumor Central: Deep Crop of Starters Available Before Draft Day
With less than six weeks until the March 22 draft in Redwood City, the RDBL pitching market is already taking shape — and it’s clear this off-season will be defined by innings, not hype. Several contenders are projecting within striking distance of the 8,600-point target but sit unevenly constructed, heavy on bats and light on reliable rotation volume, while others are carrying surplus arms on team-friendly contracts. The Keeper sheet shows a widening gap between expensive fr

Greg Shelley
Feb 115 min read


3 Up, 3 Down: Injury News to Top RDBL Free Agents Opening of Camp
Spring training camps officially opened yesterday, and while pitchers and catchers reported with optimism, several RDBL front offices were greeted with far less comforting headlines. Two of the top available free agents — Corbin Carroll and Francisco Lindor — are already dealing with significant injuries, immediately altering early draft-board conversations. With the March 22 auction looming, uncertainty at the top of the player pool matters with the potential to push even mo

Greg Shelley
Feb 114 min read


Rumor Central: Offensive Lineup Available on Off-Season Market
Every offseason, the RDBL’s 12-player Major League keeper cap quietly reshapes the league. GMs are forced to make hard decisions — not just about talent, but about who actually deserves to occupy one of those twelve precious spots . The result is a familiar tension: proven production versus roster flexibility, present value versus future leverage. What changes the equation — and fuels this year’s trade market — is the advantage held by teams that drafted well in the reserve d

Greg Shelley
Feb 55 min read


LBB: 2025 Off-Season Storylines, Jokers Ready to Rumble
With Roger Dorn Baseball League Front Offices just settling back into preparations for the 2025 Season, it's time for a little catch-up...

Greg Shelley
Dec 29, 20247 min read


On The Lookout, 8/12: Fish Loaded Up in Pursuit of Record Sixth Division Title
Period 22 kicks off on Monday with just 14 days remaining in the RDBL Regular Season schedule. The Division races will be the big focus...

Greg Shelley
Aug 12, 20242 min read


On The Lookout: Falcons Look for Strangle Hold on Lead
After a hiatus, On The Lookout is back on Wednesday with a heavy morning and afternoon schedule. The story of the season continues to be...

Greg Shelley
May 1, 20242 min read


On The Lookout, 4/9: Gray Returns for Jokers Rotation
A full slate of MLB action is on deck for Tuesday which kicks off with a morning game between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates...

Greg Shelley
Apr 9, 20242 min read


State Farm Weekly Recap: Heads, Grapes Dominate the Period
The cream of the RDBL crop appears to be rising to the top as Period 3 saw a shift in the Standings with the Asti Grape Stompers, Maltese...

Greg Shelley
Apr 8, 20242 min read


On The Lookout, 4/7: Heads Eye Top Spot to Finish Period 3
The Honolulu Hammerheads looked dead in the water through the first two days of the season, but things quickly turned for GM Ross...

Greg Shelley
Apr 7, 20242 min read


On The Lookout, 4/5: Stacks Look to Flip Back to Top with Five Starters
The second weekend of Major League Baseball action is upon us with a morning-heavy schedule as teams that started on the road return home...

Greg Shelley
Apr 5, 20242 min read


3 Up, 3 Down: Crochet Leads Group of Hot Starts in 2024
A week of baseball is in the books as we reach the point of overreactions while crowing the Roger Dorn Baseball League's most and least...

Greg Shelley
Apr 4, 20243 min read


On The Lookout, 4/3: Burnes, Ragans Matchup Highlights Heavy Morning Slate
With clubs eclipsing 250 at-bats and 50 innings, sample sizes about RDBL Rosters are starting to grow enough to form some opinions about...

Greg Shelley
Apr 3, 20242 min read


On The Lookout, 4/1: Period 3 Kicks Off with Wave of 2-Start Arms
A slate of 14 games is on deck for Monday as clubs look to take advantage of their first opportunity to slot in 2-start pitchers in...

Greg Shelley
Apr 1, 20242 min read


State Farm Weekly Recap: Stacks Off to Hot Start in 2024
The 2024 Roger Dorn Baseball Season is off and running with Period 1 and 2 in the books. While the Alamo Short Stacks raced out to a...

Greg Shelley
Apr 1, 20242 min read


TRADE: Moncada Dealt to Hammerheads for Pair of Picks
The Honolulu Hammerheads put what looks to be their finishing touches on their Keeper Roster, adding third baseman Yoan Moncada (2/$8)...

Greg Shelley
Mar 19, 20241 min read


TRADE: Clovers Land Ober for 3rd Round Pick
The Cloverdale Clovers took a pair of hits in the last week as TJ Friedl (wrist) and Edward Cabrera (shoulder) both were knocked out of...

Greg Shelley
Mar 18, 20242 min read


Spring Training Notebook: Maulers Holding Breath on Cole
The news of the day and possibly Spring is that Mission Viejo Maulers ace Gerrit Cole (2/$70) had an MRI on his elbow after reportedly...

Greg Shelley
Mar 11, 20243 min read


Spring Training Notebook: Hops Open to Moving First Overall Pick
The Meinert Hops appear open to moving the top overall pick according to league sources with GM Garrett Shelley still evaluating their...

Greg Shelley
Mar 4, 20243 min read


Rumor Central: Ducks Shopping 6th Overall Pick, Marte, Among Others
The Burlingame Blue Ducks Front Office awoke from its Winter slumber on Monday, informing all teams that the 6th overall pick in March...

Greg Shelley
Mar 4, 20242 min read


TRADE: Jokers Grab Pair of Heads Starters and Springer for 1st Rounder
The St. Joseph Jokers took a major step in rebuilding their starting rotation as the 2024 Season opened on Monday, finalizing a...

Greg Shelley
Jan 15, 20243 min read
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