Tarik Skubal Could Make Another Start in World Baseball Classic

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal could continue pitching with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic tournament. The original plan was for Skubal to pitch against Great Britain and then return to the Tigers camp. After Saturday's start, Skubal expressed interest in continuing to pitch with Team USA after feeling great emotion when pitching […]

Nelson Velazquez Could Get Increased Reps

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Nelson Velazquez appears to have a legitimate chance at landing a spot on the 26-man roster. The Cardinals are looking for an option in left field with Lars Nootbaar (heels) still sidelined. Nootbaar is still recovering from surgery on his heels, so it doesn't sound like he'll be ready for Opening […]

Porter Hodge to be Placed on Injured List

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Porter Hodge (elbow) will begin the 2026 season on the injured list, according to manager Craig Counsell. Hodge has been diagnosed with a right flexor tendon strain and will be shut down from throwing for at least two weeks. That decision will end Hodge's chances of making the 26-man roster to […]

Jackson Chourio Should Return to WBC Lineup on Monday

Team Venezuela manager Omar Lopez said that Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hand) is "ready" and should be back in the lineup for the World Baseball Classic contest against Nicaragua on Monday, according to Kevin Barral of FishOnFirst.com. A left-hand injury has caused Chourio to miss Venezuela's first two games of the WBC, but it's […]

Rangers Claim Dairon Blanco Off Waivers From Royals

The Texas Rangers have claimed outfielder Dairon Blanco off waivers from the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Blanco quickly finds a new home after being designated for assignment by the Royals earlier in the week. Blanco figures to have a legitimate shot at claiming a 26-man roster spot. The 32-year-old is a solid contact hitter […]

Byron Buxton "Fine" After Being Hit by Pitch

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (forearm) is "fine" after he was removed from Friday's World Baseball Classic game for Team USA against Brazil after being hit by a pitch on his right forearm in the fifth inning, according to Team USA manager Mark DeRosa. X-rays came back negative on Buxton's arm. He initially stayed in […]

Kyle Higashioka to Return on Monday

Texas Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka (back) is expected to return to the lineup on Monday, according to manager Skip Schumaker. Higashioka has been sidelined since being scratched from Saturday's lineup due to back spasms. Luckily, it sounds like a minor issue that is only going to sideline Higashioka for a few days. The expectation is […]

Andrew Abbott Gets Opening Day Nod

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott has been named the Opening Day starter, according to manager Terry Francona. This will be the first Opening Day assignment for Abbott, who earned it as a consolation prize. Normally, ace Hunter Greene (elbow) would get the Opening Day nod. Unfortunately, Greene is dealing with an elbow injury and […]

Shane Smith is Named Opening Day Starter

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Shane Smith will get the honor of taking the ball on Opening Day. According to Scott Merkin, Smith will get the nod to begin the regular season. The selection of Smith makes it five consecutive seasons that the White Sox have started a different pitcher on Opening Day. The 25-year-old […]

Merrill Kelly Throws Batting Practice Session on Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly (back) was able to throw a successful live batting practice session on Sunday. According to Steve Gilbert, Kelly felt good during the session and everything went well. The next step will likely be Kelly throwing a bullpen session before getting into game action. Barring any setbacks, Kelly should be […]

Gavin Lux to Make Spring Debut on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Gavin Lux (upper body) is expected to make his Spring Training debut on Tuesday. The team has been vague about Lux so far, but they've been holding him out due to body soreness. He'll take some live at-bats on Sunday and will get into game action on Tuesday. Barring any setbacks, […]

Cedric Mullins Resumes Baseball Activities

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Cedric Mullins (back) has been kept out of the lineup lately due to a lingering back issue. Mullins is reportedly feeling better and was able to resume baseball activities. Rays' manager Kevin Cash said that Mullins is improving, but he isn't going to play for a little bit. The Rays aren't […]

Yandy Diaz Remains Out with Hand Soreness

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (hand) has been unable to play most of this past week due to injury. According to Marc Topkin, Diaz has been out since Tuesday due to left-hand soreness. Rays' manager Kevin Cash said that Diaz is fine and he'll get a few more days off before returning to […]

Zack Littell, Nationals Agree to a Deal

Free-agent right-hander Zack Littell and the Washington Nationals agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal on Sunday, sources told Kiley McDaniel of ESPN. Littell pitched for the Tampa Bay Rays and Cincinnati Reds in 2025, going a combined 10-8 with a 3.81 ERA (4.88 FIP), 1.10 WHIP, and 130:32 K:BB in a career-high 186 2/3 innings […]

Bryce Miller to Throw a Bullpen on Sunday

Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller (oblique, side) will go through a touch-and-feel bullpen session in camp on Sunday, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. It will be Miller's first time on a mound since he received a platelet-rich plasma injection last weekend. He has been throwing off flat ground the last few days. The 27-year-old […]

Which Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Draft? Konnor Griffin, Andrew Painter, Bubba Chandler, Kevin McGonigle, Nolan McLean, JJ Wetherholt, Carter Jensen, Spencer Jones, Justin Crawford

Who Should I Draft? Which 2026 Prospects To Target?  Some common 2026 fantasy baseball draft decisions are regarding 2026 fantasy baseball prospects like Konnor Griffin, Andrew Painter, Bubba Chandler, Kevin McGonigle, Nolan McLean, JJ Wetherholt, Spencer Jones, Justin Crawford, Carter Jensen, and Sal Stewart. But not to worry, we are here to help make these […]

Later-Round Outfield Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers, Values: Cheap Hitters With Upside

Opening Day is fast approaching, and we are preparing fantasy managers for their upcoming 2026 fantasy baseball drafts. At RotoBaller, we continue our later-round fantasy baseball draft sleepers series with the outfield position. Below you will find five late-round outfield fantasy baseball sleepers and values for 2026 fantasy baseball drafts. And in case you missed […]

Saves+Holds Fantasy Baseball Rankings (SV+HLD) for Relief Pitchers (2026)

Spring training is in full force, Opening Day is near, and at RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball rankings. Today, we cover rankings for fantasy baseball leagues that use saves and holds with our updated Top 750 Saves+Holds fantasy baseball rankings for the 2026 season. Saves+Holds (or SV+HLD, or SOLDS) are fantasy […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Draft Values - Outfield Gems to Know for 2026

Outfield is a critical but unique position for fantasy baseball. Unlike other positions, every MLB team plays multiple outfielders in every game, and most fantasy baseball formats require plenty of depth at the position. As a result, you need a unique strategy for building your roster at the position. One top strategy is to target […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects With The Best Hit Tools - Top Rookie Breakout Candidates (2026)

There are plenty of exciting young prospects in today's game, and this year, more so than in recent years, there seems to be more than a few who have yet to make their MLB debut who appear ready to help fantasy teams from the onset of the regular season. In this article, we're going to […]

5 Starting Pitcher Busts for 2026 Fantasy Baseball Drafts

Fantasy baseball drafts are quickly approaching. With the regular season beginning in less than one month, most of your fantasy drafts will be taking place over the next few weeks. That makes now a good time to start researching which players you might be targeting and which players you might be avoiding in drafts this […]

6 Post-Hype Fantasy Baseball Sleepers With Upside - Breakout Candidates for Later Rounds

While most managers chase the budding high-upside prospect in the final rounds of the draft, it is sometimes wise to pivot to a former highly-regarded prospect who has yet to find their footing. Over the past few seasons, we have seen former top prospects like Tyler Soderstrom, Michael Busch, and Zach Neto have a "later" […]

Romy Gonzalez Could Require Surgery

Boston Red Sox infielder Romy Gonzalez (shoulder) will be evaluated on Tuesday to determine if he'll need to undergo surgery. Gonzalez hasn't participated in any baseball activities this spring due to left shoulder inflammation. This is something that continues to hinder Gonzalez, which could require surgery as the only solution. Gonzalez was already a long […]

Kyle Tucker is Expected to Return on Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker (personal) is expected to rejoin the organization on Sunday. Tucker has been away from the team for a little under a week while his wife gave birth to their first child. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tucker is expected to serve as the designated hitter on Sunday. He figures […]

Brandon Woodruff Wants to be Ready for Opening Day

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (lat) made his spring debut against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. The right-hander had a delayed start to camp while nursing a lat strain. Woodruff looked solid on the mound as he tossed two scoreless innings on Saturday. When talking with reporters, Woodruff said that the goal remains […]

Orion Kerkering Throws Successful Bullpen Session

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Orion Kerkering (hamstring) was able to throw a successful bullpen session on Saturday. As expected, Kerkering took the mound for his third throwing session since suffering a Grade 1 hamstring strain. Barring any setbacks, Kerkering is likely to begin facing hitters after this session. The expectation is that he'll be ready […]

Rays Being Overly Cautious with Chandler Simpson

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson (hamstring) hasn't played since Wednesday, but fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried right now. On Saturday, manager Kevin Cash said that the team is being overly cautious with Simpson. It sounds like the speedy outfielder is dealing with left hamstring tightness. The Rays don't want to push Simpson too […]

Brandon Woodruff Making Cactus League Debut on Saturday

The Milwaukee Brewers announced that right-hander Brandon Woodruff (lat) is making his first Cactus League start on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels. Woodruff missed all of the 2024 season while recovering from right-shoulder surgery, and he didn't make his 2025 debut until early July due to a few injury setbacks. The 33-year-old veteran then […]

Zack Wheeler Feels "Strong" After Throwing on Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler (shoulder) felt "strong" while throwing off the mound in camp on Saturday morning, according to Grace Del Pizzo. "So far, so good," Wheeler said. The 35-year-old veteran is progressing on schedule after having venous thoracic outlet surgery last year. Wheeler will start the 2026 regular season on the injured list, […]

Carlos Correa to Play Shortstop on Monday

Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa (neck), who was scratched from the Grapefruit League lineup on Friday with a neck injury, will start at shortstop on Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. The 31-year-old's neck injury is not serious, and he's day-to-day for now. With regular shortstop Jeremy Pena (finger) […]