Pirates Talking Extension With Konnor Griffin

The Pittsburgh Pirates have discussed a possible long-term contract extension with shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin, a source told Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com. Griffin is MLB Pipeline's consensus top prospect in baseball, and even though he hasn't had his 20th birthday yet, he could be the team's Opening Day starting shortstop next week. Talk has been […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]

Andrew Kittredge Expects a Short Stint on the Injured List

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge (shoulder inflammation) said that he'll open the season on a rehab assignment in Triple-A Norfolk, according to Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner. He'll land on the 15-day injured list, but he expects a minimum stay and should be activated as soon as he's eligible. Kittredge noted that he'll […]

Gavin Lux Experiencing Shoulder Discomfort, Won't Play Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Gavin Lux (shoulder) is absent from Saturday's Grapefruit League contest against the Minnesota Twins. Manager Kevin Cash said that Lux's right shoulder is "cranky," but the team is monitoring his status and expects him to return to the lineup on Sunday. The 28-year-old has put together a disappointing spring, slashing […]

Seiya Suzuki Resumes Light Baseball Activities

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (knee) has resumed light throwing and hitting, according to the team's injury and transaction tracker on MLB.com. Suzuki is working his way back from a PCL sprain that he suffered during the World Baseball Classic. The Cubs have directed Suzuki to begin these light baseball activities to determine whether he […]

Justin Crawford Makes the Phillies' Opening Day Roster

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Justin Crawford has been informed that he made the Opening Day roster, according to Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com. Crawford is regarded as one of the premier prospects in the Phillies' farm system, and his promotion to the majors comes after he spent the entire 2025 season in Triple-A. In the minors last […]

Francisco Alvarez Back in the Lineup on Saturday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (back) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's Grapefruit League contest against the Washington Nationals, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Alvarez exited early on Thursday, and he was kept out of the lineup entirely on Friday. While Mets fans and fantasy managers initially held their breath given Alvarez's […]

Red Sox Option Kristian Campbell to Triple-A

Boston Red Sox second baseman Kristian Campbell has been optioned to Triple-A Worcester, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Campbell will require some additional development in the minors before the Boston front office is comfortable recalling him to the majors. The young infielder made his MLB debut last spring after making the Opening Day roster. […]

SP Fantasy Baseball Rankings for Drafts: Nick Mariano's Top 225 (March Updates)

The question on fantasy managers' minds is whether to spend up on pitching and pass on some of the big bats come draft day. With the exception of some of the elite aces who are being drafted within the top 15 overall, such as Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, and Garrett Crochet, some managers might not […]

Closers Fantasy Baseball Rankings for Drafts: Nick Mariano's Top 160 (March Updates)

Relief pitchers/closers are by far the most volatile position to analyze in fantasy baseball. It constantly changes every year as MLB teams are quick to pull a struggling closer or deal their top reliever to a contender once they are out of the playoff picture. However, there are a few elite RP options, such as […]

Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Rankings for Drafts: Nick Mariano's Top 70 (March Updates)

Opening Day is in a few days and will kick off another full year of baseball.  At RotoBaller HQ, we continue to update our positional rankings with the latest news. Today, we are reviewing shortstop. Shortstop is loaded; it can dry up quickly. Fantasy managers might want to grab their starter in the middle rounds, […]

First Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings for Drafts: Nick Mariano's Top 50 (March Updates)

Spring is here, the weather is starting to warm up, Opening Day is near, and at RotoBaller, we are back with more updated fantasy baseball rankings to help you win your drafts. Today, we focus on the first base position with our updated 2026 fantasy baseball first base rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 […]

Catcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings for Drafts: Nick Mariano's Top 50 (March Updates)

The catcher position might be the deepest it's ever been heading into 2026 fantasy baseball drafts. There has been an influx of young talent and prospects that have helped bolster the position. Depending on the format you play in, waiting until the later rounds to draft your starting catcher is a strategy most fantasy managers […]

Jarred Kelenic Doesn't Make White Sox's Opening Day Roster

Chicago White Sox outfielder Jarred Kelenic was informed on Friday that he will not make the team's Opening Day roster, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. It's a new low point for the former top prospect after hitting .200 (7-for-35) with two home runs, five RBI, six runs scored, three walks, and 10 strikeouts in […]

Marcelo Mayer Expected to Open Season as Starting Second Baseman

MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo reports that "all signs continue to point to" infielder Marcelo Mayer starting the year as the team's "primary second baseman," but manager Alex Cora "won't cop to it." Mayer has played better recently in spring training, and the Red Sox have already announced Caled Durbin as their starting third baseman. Mayer's "inclusion […]

Rowdy Tellez Signs Minors Deal With Braves

Free-agent first baseman/designated hitter Rowdy Tellez signed a minor-league deal with the Atlanta Braves on Friday, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Tellez is a big lefty bat at first base and designated hitter that can provide some pop, but he'll operate as depth if he makes the Braves' major-league roster this […]

Tanner Bibee to Take the Ball on Opening Day

The Cleveland Guardians named right-hander Tanner Bibee as their starter for Opening Day next Thursday, March 26, against the Seattle Mariners, according to Zack Meisel of The Athletic. Bibee will be opposed by Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert. The 27-year-old will make his first career Opening Day start in 2026 after going 12-11 last year with […]

Logan Webb to Start on Opening Day for Giants

San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb will start on Opening Day next Wednesday night at home against the visiting New York Yankees, according to Jessica Kleinschmidt. He'll be opposed by Yankees left-hander Max Fried at Oracle Park. Webb is a pretty safe high-floor fantasy starter as a low-end No. 1 and a high-end No. 2 […]

Cristopher Sanchez to Start on Opening Day for Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez will start on Opening Day for the Phillies on Thursday, March 26, against the Texas Rangers and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, according to Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sanchez will get the nod with right-hander Zack Wheeler (shoulder) opening the season on the injured list. The 29-year-old Dominican left-hander earned […]

Braves Name Chris Sale as Their Opening Day Starter

The Atlanta Braves officially named left-hander Chris Sale as their Opening Day starter for next week against the Kansas City Royals, according to Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. It will be Sale's second straight Opening Day start with Atlanta and the seventh of his career. The 36-year-old veteran southpaw has plenty of experience leading […]

Tyler Soderstrom Back in Cactus League Lineup

Athletics first baseman/outfielder Tyler Soderstrom (knee) is starting in left field and will bat cleanup for the A's in Friday's Cactus League game against the Chicago Cubs. Soderstrom was hit by a pitch on the knee on Thursday in a spring training game, but he'll be right back in the lineup on Friday and should […]

Lawrence Butler Returns to the Outfield on Friday

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler (knees) is making the start in right field and will bat leadoff in Friday night's Cactus League game against the Chicago Cubs. Butler made his spring training debut on Tuesday as the designated hitter but will now return to the outfield after having surgery on his left knee in the offseason. […]

Angels Reassign George Klassen to Minor-League Camp

The Los Angeles Angels announced on Friday that they optioned right-handed pitching prospect George Klassen to minor-league camp. Klassen, the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, allowed five earned runs on nine hits (three homers) while walking five and striking out 10 in 11 2/3 innings over his four Cactus League appearances. At Double-A […]

Alek Manoah Dealing With Fingernail Issue

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Alek Manoah (finger) is dealing with a fingernail issue in camp, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. It's unclear if Manoah will be ready for Opening Day next week, but the 28-year-old hasn't really done enough to win a starting rotation spot with the big-league club after allowing 16 earned runs […]

Kyle Stowers Leaves Friday's Game With Hamstring Tightness

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers (hamstring) was pulled from Friday's Grapefruit League game early with right-hamstring tightness, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Stowers missed one to two weeks earlier this spring with a strained hamstring, so it looks like he's suffered a setback with less than a week until Opening Day. The 28-year-old […]

George Valera Expected to Start Season on the Injured List

Cleveland Guardians outfielder George Valera (calf) is "highly likely" to start the 2026 regular season on the injured list, per MLB.com's Zack Meisel. Valera suffered a strained left calf earlier this month and will not be ready for Opening Day next week. The 25-year-old was competing for a spot on the team's Opening Day roster […]

Hunter Gaddis "Highly Likely" to Start Season on the Injured List

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Hunter Gaddis (forearm) is "highly likely" to begin the 2026 regular season on the injured list, according to Zack Meisel of MLB.com. Despite being cleared to throw live batting practice in camp earlier this week, the 27-year-old probably isn't going to be ready for Opening Day next week after he began feeling […]

Jasson Dominguez Optioned to Triple-A

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Dominguez was having a strong spring training at the plate, but he just got caught in a numbers game for the major-league roster with all of Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Trent Grisham healthy and ready […]

Moises Ballesteros Will be on the Opening Day Roster

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell informed catcher/designated hitter Moises Ballesteros on Friday that he will be on the team's Opening Day roster, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. Most of Ballesteros' playing time is expected to come as the Cubbies' designated hitter as he heads into his first full major-league season, but he will […]

Zach Neto Fine After Leaving Friday's Game

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (undisclosed) left Friday's Cactus League game against the Chicago White Sox after being hit by a pitch, but he's fine, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Neto was hit by a pitch in the first inning and stayed in to run the bases before being replaced with a pinch-hitter […]