James Loney Out, Eric Campbell Starting at First Base for the Mets rotoballer.com Thu 9/22/16 12:58 PM

James Loney is out of the Mets lineup on Thursday, just for a normal day of rest. Playing first base in his place will be Eric Campbell, who is making his first start for the Mets since May 29th. Campbell hasn’t hit well this season, slashing only .172/.289/.234 over 64 a-bats this season with a H[...]

Wilmer Flores Takes First Base, James Loney Out rotoballer.com Tue 9/6/16 11:22 AM

Continuing to navigate the odyssey that is the 2016 season, the New York Mets continue to mix and match their way towards a possible wild card berth. Today, with Jacob deGrom sitting out, the team will send out Rafael Montero for another spot start. Additionally, first baseman James Loney will sit t[...]

James Loney Out, Wilmer Flores Shifts To First rotoballer.com Mon 8/15/16 2:46 PM

As the Mets begin a new series on the road against the Diamondbacks, the club's every day first baseman will have a day off. James Loney, who’s hitting .275 with six home runs and 25 RBI this season, will sit the series opener out. Arizona is fresh off sweeping the Mets at Citi Field this past wee[...]

James Loney, Michael Conforto Out, T.J. Rivera, Ty Kelly In rotoballer.com Wed 8/10/16 11:41 AM

The Mets are moving some pieces around in their lineup today. James Loney and Michael Conforto will take scheduled days off, while T.J. Rivera and Ty Kelly enter the lineup. Rivera will play third base and bat sixth while [...]

James Loney Quietly Getting the Job Done For Mets rotoballer.com Fri 7/1/16 7:27 AM

James Loney homered on [...]

James Loney Has Big Night on Friday; Gaining More Value rotoballer.com Sat 6/25/16 8:02 AM

The Mets exploded for eight runs on Friday night, and James Loney was responsible for driving in three. The first baseman went 2-for-3, scoring three runs and driving in the same amount. One of those hits was a loud one as it was a three-run shot. He's hit safely in 11 of his last 12 and is looking [...]

James Loney Goes 3-for-3; Not Quite Fantasy Relevant Yet rotoballer.com Sat 6/18/16 9:54 PM

Loney is doing his best to resurrect his MLB career with the Mets. So far so good though, and on Saturday the veteran posted three hits. He won't be mistaken for his Dodger days, but it's been a good showing. The average will be a little on the empty side, as in he won't drive many guys in. However,[...]

James Loney Showing Flashes Of Relevance rotoballer.com Fri 6/3/16 7:21 PM

James Loney has always had the ability to hit decently. Loney always provides good average, and on Friday he even flashed a little power. The veteran first baseman drilled a two-run shot that helped the Mets beat Miami. He would go 2-for-4 on the night, and could have value in deeper leagues if he c[...]

Turning Two: Will Anyone Hit .350? rotoballer.com Wed 2/3/16 7:00 AM

This article references A.j. Pollock, Brandon Phillips, Buster Posey, Christian Yelich, Cruz, Dee Gordon, Devin Mesoraco, Ichiro Suzuki, J.D. Martin, James Loney, Joey Votto, Jose Altuve, Josh Hamilton, Justin Upton, Kyle Schwarber, Manny Ramirez, Miguel Cabrera, Nelson Cruz, Prince Fielder, Reed, Ryan Howard, Todd Frazier and more! Turning Two: Can Anyone Hit .350?   Welcome back to our fourth edition of Turning Two. We've now discussed who will hit 50 HR, who will win 20 games, and who can put up a 20/20. Last week's topic was fairly common year over year, so let's tackle a real challenge: hitting .350. Hitting .350 is a daunting task. Hell, .330 is an amazing feat. Remember when Tedd Williams hit .406 in 1941? Of course you don't (unless you're at least 75, then I say thanks for reading pops!). Given the [...]Keep on reading: Turning Two: Will Anyone Hit .350?

First Base Prospect And Dynasty Rankings rotoballer.com Sun 9/13/15 6:10 AM

This article references 1B, 3B, A, Adam LaRoche, Alex Rodriguez, Andrew McCutchen, Anthony Rizzo, Austin Hedges, Brandon Belt, Brandon Moss, Buster Posey, C, Carlos Correa, Chris Colabello, Chris Davis, Christian Walker, Greg Bird, Gregory Polanco, James Loney, Jesus Aguilar, Joey Gallo, Josh Bell, Justin Morneau, Kris Bryant, Mark Reynolds, Mark Teixeira, Matt Olson, Mike Napoli, Mike Trout, OF, Prince Fielder, RB, Ryan Howard, SP, SS, Starling Marte, TE, WR and more! Over the next several weeks, we'll be covering dynasty prospects at every position. I'll do my best to provide a thorough list with analysis for some of my favorite picks. There will be a few blind spots - particularly in the lower minors and international leagues. If there is ever a player you think deserves mention, I'd like to hear about it. The surest way to contact me is via Twitter @BaseballATeam. I intend to actively cultivate and update these rankings. Don't worry, we'll re-publish aft[...]Keep on reading: First Base Prospect And Dynasty Rankings