Here at RotoBaller, we offer only the best, most factually-grounded fantasy analysis. Then, once a year, along comes everyone's favorite exercise: the Bold Predictions.Ah yes, wherein those of us who write analysis about a sabermetric-driven sport are encouraged to make the wildest guesses about the coming season in fantasy baseball. Some statistical basis ought tostill be present, but even the faintest glimmer becomes an excuse to go nuts.Below: my said Bold Predictions. Clayton Kershaw is[...]

This article references Yunel Escobar and more! Free-agent infielder Yunel Escobar could be a good option for the New York Yankees, according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. According to Heyman, New York wants to keep third base open for 2019 (at the latest) for Orioles third baseman Manny Machado, so they are looking at one-year deals for a third baseman. He says that Pirates infielder Josh Harrison is a decent fit, but he makes $12 million, so Escobar may be a better choice. Miguel Andujar could break camp as the third baseman for the Yan[...]Keep on reading: Yunel Escobar May Be An Option For The Yankees

Angels third baseman Yunel Escobar (oblique) is headed out to the Instructional League next week to get some work in. It is unclear if/when he is expected to return to the Angels this season. [...]

Angels third baseman Yunel Escobar (oblique) has been working out on the field in addition to hitting in the cages, reports manager Mike Scioscia. However, there is still not a definitive timetable for his return. [...]

Angels infielder Yunel Escobar (oblique) is still not ready for baseball activities. He could face live pitching in the instructional league next week however, making a return this season seem plausible. Escobar has been out since August 8 and was expected to return much sooner but suffered a setbac[...]

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yunel Escobar (oblique) is expected to resume swinging a bat Monday, according to manager Mike Scioscia. Escobar was getting close to rejoining the Angels until he suffered a setback on his rehab assignment late last week. He'll now need more time, and it's unknown w[...]

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yunel Escobar (oblique) felt stiffness in his side after a swing in his rehab game [...]

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yunel Escobar (oblique) went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in his first rehab game with Single-A Inland Empire on Tuesday, and he played five innings at third base. Escobar is expected to play in one more rehab game [...]

Angels third baseman Yunel Escobar (oblique) is scheduled to play in rehab games for High-A Inland Empire on Tuesday and [...]

Angels third baseman Yunel Escobar (oblique) is scheduled to work out on the field on Friday. From there, the Angels will determine if he is ready to head out on a rehab assignment. If all goes well, Escobar will likely return early next week. The 34-year-old has hit .274 on the season with 43 runs [...]