Robert Stephenson Hits 60-Day Injured List

According to Jeff Fletcher of the SoCal News Group, Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Robert Stephenson (elbow) has been placed on the 60-day injured list. The 31-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery last May and is not expected to return to the mound until sometime in July. Stephenson was unable to pitch at all during the […]

Anthony Rendon Placed On 60-Day Injured List

According to Jeff Fletcher of the SoCal News Group, Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (hip) was placed on the 60-day injured list. Rendon is slated to undergo hip surgery. He sustained this injury during his rehab sometime during the offseason. As a result, fantasy managers should expect him to be sidelined for a […]

Emiliano Teodo Dealing With Thumb Soreness

According to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, Texas Rangers pitching prospect Emiliano Teodo (thumb) is dealing with thumb soreness. Due to this injury, he left his bullpen early on Saturday, but his exit was deemed "precautionary." Landry noted the 24-year-old is labeled as day-to-day. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as a strong spring […]

Shane McClanahan Named Opening Day Starter

According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan has been named the Opening Day starter. Manager Kevin Cash noted it was a "pretty easy choice." McClanahan missed the entire 2024 campaign after undergoing Tommy John surgery he underwent in August 2023. The southpaw made the All-Star game in both […]

Patrik Laine Collects Two Assists Saturday

Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine played his part in Finland's 4-3 overtime victory against Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday with two assists. He logged his first helper when Florida Panthers forward Anton Lundell put the Finns on the board midway through the first frame, and Laine's second assist came in a power-play […]

Mikael Granlund Pots Overtime Winner Against Sweden

Dallas Stars forward Mikael Granlund netted the decisive goal as Finland beat Sweden 4-3 in Saturday's 4 Nations Face-Off clash. Following a goalless third period, less than two minutes had been played in the extra frame when Granlund found the back of the net in a three-on-one situation. Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola picked up […]

Filip Gustavsson Battling An Illness

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson did not complete Saturday's 4 Nations Face-Off matchup for Sweden against Finland due to an illness, as reported by Dan Rosen of NHL.com. Gustavsson started the game but exited after the first period, having allowed two goals on four shots. Linus Ullmark of the Ottawa Senators replaced him and helped […]

Jordan Binnington Earns Another Start For Team Canada

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington will remain Team Canada's starter in Saturday's 4 Nations Face-Off matchup against the U.S. The 31-year-old allowed three goals on 26 shots in the tournament opener against Sweden but came up big in overtime with multiple saves, earning himself another chance to start ahead of Adin Hill of the […]

Connor Hellebuyck Remains In Team USA Crease Saturday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will stay between the sticks for Team USA for Saturday's 4 Nations Face-Off matchup against Canada. Hellebuyck has been exceptional for Winnipeg throughout the NHL season and also began the 4 Nations Face-Off with a remarkable performance. He ended Thursday's 6-1 win over Finland with 20 saves and a .952 […]

Sam Bennett Enters Canada's Lineup On Saturday

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett will be inserted into the lineup by Team Canada on Saturday against Team USA. He will take the place of Philadelphia Flyers star Travis Konecny, who had a tough time in the 4 Nations Face-Off opener against Sweden. Konecny went minus-two across 10:20 of action, finishing with no points and […]

Cale Makar A Game-Time Call Saturday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (illness) is considered a game-time decision for Team Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off clash against Team USA on Saturday night. "I'm not going to confirm [Makar is in]," Canada head coach Jon Cooper said Saturday morning. "He'll be a game-time decision. But trust me, this won't be a decision where we […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Sleepers: Mid-To-Late Round Draft Targets (2025)

It’s a new year, football titles have been won, and pitchers and catchers will report to Spring Training shortly. It’s time to get into fantasy baseball mode. Some of us fanatics — or obsessive fantasy gamers if you aren’t feeling charitable — have been drafting for 2025 since November (ok, maybe even October, but keep […]

Overvalued Fantasy Baseball ADPs - Players To Consider Avoiding in 2025 Drafts

Fantasy baseball players shouldn't wait until the weeks before their draft to prepare. Winning preparation starts in the offseason. It's understandable to take a break, but hopefully not for too long. Participating in and seeing external results of early offseason mock drafts -- or the industry pundits who gather for regulation leagues that start the […]

Paul Skenes Experimenting With Cutter And Running Two-Seamer

According to Kevin Gorman of the Tribune-Review Sports, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes is experimenting with a cutter and a running two-seamer. Pirates pitching coach Oscar Marin noted that these experiments will improve Skenes' pitching efficiency. Marin noted that the reigning NL Rookie of the Year has emphasized getting into favorable counts and adding […]

Shohei Ohtani Throws First Bullpen

According to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (elbow, shoulder) threw his first bullpen of the spring on Saturday. Ohtani tossed 14 pitches and only threw four- and two-seamers. His velocity reached 92-94 mph. Manager Dave Roberts noted that this was a "great" first bullpen. Ohtani […]

Dodgers Sign Eddie Rosario To Minor-League Deal

According to Ari Alexander of KPRC2, the Los Angeles Dodgers have signed outfielder Eddie Rosario to a minor-league contract. Rosario spent time with the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves during the 2024 campaign. However, he had the worst season of his 10-year MLB career as he held a .175/.215/.36 slash line. He hit just […]

Tomoyuki Sugano Reports To Camp

According to the team, Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano has reported to camp. The Orioles signed him to a one-year contract with $13 million earlier in the offseason. Sugano arrived late to camp due to visa issues. Fantasy managers should expect the 35-year-old to throw his first bullpen session sometime next week, and he […]

Chayce McDermott Suffers Lat Strain, Briefly Shut Down

According to Jacob Calvin Meyer of the Baltimore Sun, Orioles starting pitching prospect Chayce McDermott (lat) sustained a mild lat/teres strain and is being briefly shut down. Meyer noted that McDermott will begin a throwing program in 10-14 days. Given this setback, McDermott will face an uphill battle to have a chance to make the […]

Shawn Dubin Dealing With Shoulder Injury

According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Shawn Dubin (shoulder) is dealing with a shoulder injury. Rome noted that his shoulder "didn't feel right" after playing catch. Manager Joe Espada said that Dubin is currently shut down from throwing. Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye on his status as […]

Shinnosuke Ogasawara Sharp In First Bullpen

According to Jessica Camerato of MLB.com, Washington Nationals left-handed pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara performed very well in his first major league bullpen. Nationals pitching coach Jim Hickey noted that he was not only impressed that Ogasawara threw despite arriving to camp late at night but was also pleased with his performance. Hickey credited the shapes of […]

Matt Brash Scheduled To Throw Bullpen On Saturday

According to Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, Mariners relief pitcher Matt Brash (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen on Saturday. Brash has not returned to the mound since undergoing an internal brace procedure last May. He was unable to pitch at all during the 2024 campaign. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the […]

Chris Martin Dealing With The Flu

According to Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports, Texas Rangers pitcher Chris Martin (illness) is dealing with the flu but has been able to play catch. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in case he is unable to pitch in the early spring training games. Last season, the 38-year-old logged 44 1/3 innings with […]

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 […]

Tommy Doyle Announces His Retirement

The Buffalo Bills announced on Friday that offensive tackle Tommy Doyle (knee) announced his retirement from the NFL due to medical reasons. Doyle tore his ACL early in 2022 and suffered a serious left-leg injury in the preseason in 2023 and was unable to play at all the last two seasons. The 26-year-old was originally […]

Giants Sign Montrell Washington To Futures Deal

The New York Giants signed wide receiver Montrell Washington and cornerback Nic Jones to Reserve/Futures deals on Friday. Washington was originally a fifth-round selection (162 overall) by the Denver Broncos in 2022 out of Samford. The 25-year-old pass-catcher made his NFL debut in his rookie year with Denver and caught four of his nine targets […]