Tyler Mahle A Full-Go For Spring Training

According to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, Texas Rangers starting pitcher Tyler Mahle enters spring training with a "clean bill of health" and will have "no restrictions." Mahle missed most of the 2024 season due to removing from Tommy John surgery. He returned to the bump in August but was only able to make three starts […]

Andy Ibanez An Option At Third Base

According to Jason Beck of MLB.com, Detroit Tigers infielder Andy Ibanez is a potential option to see time at third base. The  Tigers were very interested in signing third baseman Alex Bregman but were unable to close the deal. However, the team will now shift their focus to internal options to cover the hot corner. […]

Riley Greene Hopes To Improve Availability

According to Jason Beck of MLB.com, Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene emphasized improving his diet and exercise plan during the offseason to increase his playing time in the upcoming season. Last season, Greene was able to play in a career-high 137 contests, but he has his eye on an even more significant workload in 2025. […]

Kutter Crawford Not Ruling Out Knee Surgery

According to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic, Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Kutter Crawford (knee) is dealing with knee soreness. Crawford noted that he first injured this knee during his third start of last season but was able to play through it. However, this was a reason why his velocity dipped at times. His knee […]

Cubs Unlikely To Extend Kyle Tucker

According to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, the Chicago Cubs are unlikely to extend outfielder Kyle Tucker. Mooney noted that even though the Cubs were unsuccessful in their pursuit of third baseman Alex Bregman, the team's next moves are expected to be "very modest." In addition, the team is aware that Tucker will likely explore […]

2025 Post-Hype Hitters - The Toolshed Podcast (Ep. 373)

Welcome to episode 373 of The Toolshed Podcast with Chris Clegg and Eric Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a fantasy baseball dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCrossMLB) and Chris Clegg (@ChrisCleggMiLB) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB […]

Tylor Megill Works On Improving His Curveball

New York Mets right-hander Tylor Megill added a two-seam sinker last year to keep hitters from consistently looking away for his four-seam fastball and slider. It was a big reason why he was nails down the stretch last year for the Mets, when he posted a 2.32 ERA in six late-season starts (all wins). This […]

Paul Blackburn A Little Behind In Camp

New York Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn (back), who required surgery in October of last year to fix a leak around his spinal cord, is a little bit behind the rest of the team's pitching at the start of spring training, according to The Athletic's Will Sammon and Tim Britton. Blackburn will be competing primarily with […]

Griffin Canning Could Have Leg Up On Final Rotation Spot

The Athletic's Will Sammon and Tim Britton think that New York Mets right-hander Griffin Canning is probably ahead of someone like Tylor Megill for the sixth starter role to open the 2025 regular season because he doesn't have minor-league options left like Megill does. Canning, who has a 4.78 career ERA, said he expects to […]

Edwin Diaz Feels Great

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz told club officials that this is the best he's ever felt, according to The Athletic's Will Sammon and Tim Britton. "I made sure my arm was ready to go," Díaz said. "And I feel great." Diaz wasn't able to have a normal offseason last year after missing the entire […]

Max Meyer Working On New Sweeper

ElExtraBase's Daniel Alvarez-Montes reports that Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer (shoulder) is working on a new sweeper that has looked really good early in spring training as he faces hitters during live batting practice. Meyer looked good initially in 2024 in his return from Tommy John surgery before being sent to the minors to preserve […]

Elly De La Cruz Looking To Reduce Strikeouts In 2025

Cincinnati Reds All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz is looking to reduce his strikeouts in 2025 with the help of new hitting coach Chris Valaika. At only 23 years old, De La Cruz is already one of the best players in baseball after leading MLB with 67 stolen bases in 2024 and leading the Reds […]

Matt Shaw Cleared To Begin Light Hitting On Saturday

670 The Score's Bruce Levine reports that Chicago Cubs third base prospect Matt Shaw (oblique) has been cleared to begin light hitting at spring training on Saturday after he strained his oblique on Monday. Shaw sat out the last four days but appears to be good to go again. The Cubs were listing him as […]

Christian Yelich Expects To Be Ready For Opening Day

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) is in camp and said that his rehab from back surgery is on schedule. Yelich added that there's no reason to think that he won't be ready for Opening Day in late March. The 33-year-old veteran outfielder had a microdiscectomy to fix a herniated disc in his lower back […]

Mid-Round Outfield (OF) Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Targets in 2025

Welcome officially to the 2025 fantasy baseball season! Fantasy baseball managers are gearing up for another exciting season in MLB, but first we’ll focus on crushing your drafts. Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone is looking to draft players who can provide a great return on value. You can start taking calculated […]

Brayan Bello Expected To Start Throwing On Sunday

According to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic, Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello (shoulder) is expected to resume throwing on Sunday. Bello did not throw this week after feeling soreness in his shoulder. Bello also underwent imaging, but the results came back clear. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status once he resumes throwing […]

Matt Canterino Deemed Healthy To Start Spring Training

According to Phil Miller of the Minnesota Star Tribune, Twins right-handed pitcher Matt Canterino (shoulder) threw his first bullpen session and appears to be a full-go for spring training. Canterino missed the entire 2023 campaign after undergoing Tommy John surgery. He was able to participate in spring training last year but then suffered a torn […]

Adam Kloffenstein Dealing With Shoulder Fatigue

According to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Adam Kloffenstein (shoulder) is dealing with shoulder fatigue. Matheson noted that his MRI showed no structural damage and that he should resume throwing in a few days. Kloffenstein missed the final two months of the 2024 campaign with a shoulder injury. He signed with Toronto […]

Jordan Lawlar Unlikely To Win A Bench Role

According to Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com, Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar is not expected to win a bench role during spring training. General manager Mike Hazen noted that starting the year on the bench, given how much time he missed last season, is "probably not what's in his best interest." Last summer, Lawlar appeared in […]

2025 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft - RotoBaller Staff's Favorite Picks and Roster Strategies

Mock drafts are an excellent draft-prep tool that simulates the feeling of being in the draft room. In a mock draft, you can test different strategies and experience the ebbs and flows of a fantasy draft. You can put your rankings to the test and see where your must-have players are being drafted.  However, not […]

Ian Anderson, Grant Holmes Favorites To Open The Season In Rotation

According to Mark Bowman of MLB.com, Atlanta Braves pitchers Ian Anderson and Grant Holmes are the favorites to open the season in the rotation. With Spencer Strider (elbow) not expected to be ready for Opening Day, Atlanta will have an additional spot open in the rotation. However, Bowman noted that one of them could shift […]

Brice Matthews, Zach Dezenzo, Cam Smith Seeing Time At New Positions

According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, Houston Astros prospects Brice Matthews, Zach Dezenzo, and Cam Smith will get opportunities at new positions during spring training. Matthews, who is primarily a shortstop, will see time at the keystone. Dezenzo, who has played primarily in the infield, will see starts at left and right field. In […]

Daniel Espino Still Months Away From Pitching

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Daniel Espino (shoulder) is now 11 months removed from surgery, but still has a long way to go before getting back on the mound. The organization said that Espino is on a 16-to-18 month timeline. That means, Espino still has at least five months left of recovery time before he could […]

Spencer Strider Won't Be On Opening Day Roster

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (elbow) won't be on the Opening Day roster, according to the team's general manager Alex Anthopoulos. As expected, Strider won't be ready for the beginning of the season as he continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery. However, the Braves are hopeful that Strider can pitch […]

Marcus Stroman Won't Pitch In Bullpen

New York Yankees starting pitcher Marcus Stroman told reporters that he won't be pitching out of the bullpen. The two-time All-Star has made it clear that he's a starting pitcher and he has no desire to pitch out of the bullpen for the Yankees. As of right now, Stroman is on the outside looking in […]

Corbin Carroll Fine After Getting Hit By Pitch

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll appears to have avoided any serious injuries after a incident earlier on Friday. The speedy outfielder was reportedly hit by a pitch while taking batting practice. Whenever that happens there is always immediate concern of injury, but Carroll appears to be fine. Carroll was reportedly playing catch later in the […]

Cole Ragans Signs Three-Year Extension

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans has signed a new extension with the organization on Friday. The southpaw has reached a three-year, $13.25 million contract extension with the Royals. This deal will cover the upcoming 2025 campaign and two seasons of arbitration eligibility. At first glance, this seems like a steal for the Royals […]

David Robertson Linked To Arizona

According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, the Arizona Diamondbacks have been linked to right-handed pitcher David Robertson. Robertson turned down his mutual $7 million option with the Rangers and decided to test the open market. While Robertson has been linked to several teams during the offseason, the 39-year-old has yet to find […]

Xzavion Curry Outrighted To Triple-A

According to Daniel Alvarez-Montes, Marlins right-handed pitcher Xzavion Curry has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A. Curry was also given an invite to spring training. Curry was designated for assignment earlier this week and is now expected to open the campaign with Triple-A Jacksonville. Last summer, the 26-year-old posted a 4.64 ERA and a […]

Troy Taylor Cleared To Resume Throwing

According to Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, Mariners right-handed pitcher Troy Taylor (lat) has been cleared to resume throwing. The 23-year-old sustained this injury during the offseason. Given that Troy has already been cleared to throw, this injury does not seem overly serious. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during spring training, […]