LeBron James Expected To Play On Monday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) is listed as probable ahead of Monday's game against the Orlando Magic. James made his return to the court on Saturday after missing the last seven games due to a groin issue. He finished with 17 points, six rebounds, and four assists across 31 minutes of action. The […]

AJ Smith-Shawver Earns Spot In Rotation

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver will begin the season in the rotation, according to Justin Toscano. Smith-Shawver out-performed Ian Anderson this spring, who was recently traded to the Angels. He has struck out 20 batters while walking five in 16 innings this spring and is looking to translate the success he has seen as […]

Andrei Vasilevskiy Starts Against Vegas Sunday

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy will face the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday. He returns to the crease after watching Brandon Halverson take on the Utah Hockey Club in Saturday's matchup. Vasilevskiy will attempt to register a fourth consecutive win. His recent run of good results includes his fifth shutout of the season. Overall, […]

Rui Hachimura Uncertain For Monday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Orlando Magic. Hachimura made his return to the court on Saturday following a 12-game absence due to a left knee injury. He finished with five points, two rebounds, and one steal across 18 minutes of action. The Lakers […]

Ranger Suarez To Begin The Season On The Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (back) will head to the injured list to start the season, said manager Rob Thomson. Taijuan Walker will fill in as the fifth starter in the meantime. Suarez has recently dealt with back stiffness, and while it doesn't seem to be a serious injury, it will hold him off […]

Shane McClanahan Diagnosed With Inflamed Nerve In Triceps

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan has an inflamed nerve in his left triceps, says manager Kevin Cash. He will still begin the year on the IL, but shouldn't miss significant time. This is great news for the lefty and for fantasy managers, who feared the worst after he left his most recent Spring […]

7 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Dan Palyo's 2025 Picks

Who doesn't love some preseason bold predictions? I usually try to avoid making extremely hyperbolic statements and predictions and tend to focus more on grinding the data to find the answers I am looking for, but what fun is that? "Go big or go home" is what they say, right? If you're going to be […]

TGL Finals Preview: Atlanta Drive vs. New York Golf Club

Palm Beach Gardens, FL Season 1 is nearly in the books for the TGL as the No. 3 seed Atlanta Drive is set to take on the No. 4 seed New York Golf Club in the inaugural TGL Finals. The Champion will be crowned in a best-of-three series format with the first match scheduled for […]

Ian Anderson Traded To Angels

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson has been traded to the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. The right-hander has posted a strong 2.25 ERA across 20 innings of work this spring. However, Anderson has experienced trouble with his command considering he has walked 18 batters heading into Sunday's game. It's unclear if the Angels plan […]

Brandon Pfaadt Secures Starting Rotation Spot

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt has won the final spot in the rotation. The right-hander has done a nice job this spring with a 3.18 ERA and 13/2 K/BB ratio across 11 innings of work. Pfaadt was a healthy and capable option for the D-Backs last season. He registered a 4.71 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, […]

Zack Gelof To Undergo Hand Surgery

Athletics infielder Zack Gelof (hand) is unfortunately going to start the season on the injured list. Gelof will undergo surgery to repair a hamate bone fracture in his right hand. The A's haven't given a timetable on Gelof, but often times players with this procedure miss close to two months. This is obviously a frustrating […]

Zac Veen Optioned To Minors

Colorado Rockies outfielder Zac Veen has been optioned to minor league camp on Sunday. The Rockies have been some interesting decisions lately. Veen should be close to MLB ready after putting up decent numbers in the minor leagues last season. Instead, the Rockies will keep journeyman Nick Martini on the roster. Hopefully, Veen is able […]

Mitch Haniger Released By Mariners

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger has been released by the organization on Sunday. Haniger began his career with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2016, but was traded Seattle in 2017. He spent the next five seasons with the Mariners. He made one All-Star team and posted an impressive 39 home run and 100 RBI season in […]

Max Scherzer Progressing With Thumb Injury

Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet reports that Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer's thumb responded well to his 62-pitch Grapefruit League outing against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. The 40-year-old pitched four shutout innings, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out four. Scherzer has been battling a thumb injury but appears to be […]

Josh Rojas, Mike Tauchman To Open Season On Injured List

Chicago White Sox outfielder Mike Tauchman (hamstring) and infielder Josh Rojas (toe) are set to begin the season on the injured list. Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reported the news. Tauchman has struggled in camp, and it's unclear when he picked up the hamstring ailment. Due to the injury, fellow outfielder Austin Slater […]

Logan Allen Penciled In As Guardians Fifth Starter

Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports that pitcher Logan Allen will be the Cleveland Guardians' fifth starter in the rotation. Triston McKenzie will begin the year in the bullpen. The 26-year-old wasn't particularly effective during the 2024 season, bolstering a 5.73 ERA in 97.1 innings (20 starts). However, he's had a strong spring, authoring a […]

Tylor Megill On Tap For Mets' Second Game

Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports that New York Mets pitcher Tylor Megill will begin the season in the team's rotation. Per DiComo, he'll get the nod for the Mets' second game with the Houston Astros. Megill showed flashes of brilliance in 2024 and was particularly effective over seven starts (39 innings) post-All-Star break, compiling a […]

Brooks Lee To Start Season On Injured List

Minnesota Twins shortstop Brooks Lee (back) will begin the season on the 10-day injured list, per Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune. On Thursday, Lee was scratched from the Twins' lineup with lower back tightness and is still battling the injury. He did not participate in on-field pregame drills on Saturday. Lee was projected […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Eric Cross' Picks After The Draft

Just like that, the 2025 Major League Baseball regular season is upon us. Some of you might still have a draft or two remaining this week, but many of you reading this have already finished some of your drafts and could be looking to make a move already. I'm here today with my top fantasy […]

Victor Robles' X-Rays Come Back Clean

Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles' (hand) X-rays were deemed negative. Though he is not in the lineup on Sunday, he's hitting in the cages, per Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com. Robles left Saturday's outing against the Chicago White Sox after getting plunked in the hand with a pitch and looked to be seriously hurting. Fortunately, it […]

Deeper Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Undrafted Players and Late-Round Picks

Howdy RotoBallers! It’s draft season in fantasy baseball, which means we’re boning up on content as we prepare for another excellent fantasy baseball season. But what about the guys that no one drafts? The unselected? There is value to be mined after the draft is over, and in this article, I will outline some pitchers […]

Matthew Liberatore Named Cardinals Fifth Starter

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore has been named the team's fifth starter. The Arizona native was decent in spurts a season ago but could never put it all together consistently. He spent most of his 86 innings out of the bullpen (six starts) in 2024, but the Cardinals will give him another go in […]

Victor Scott II To Be Cardinals Center Fielder

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II will be the team's center fielder on Opening Day. The Athletic's Katie Woo reported the news. Scott's first taste of big-league action did not go as planned, as he hit .179 over 145 at-bats (53 games) with 11 extra-base hits. However, he's been electric this spring, hitting .366 […]

Graham Ashcraft Aiming To Be Reds' Closer

With his recent move to the bullpen, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Graham Ashcraft notes he's eyeing the team's closer role. "At the end of the day, if I'm in the bullpen, that's where I want to be," said Ashcraft. The 27-year-old had been considered one of the Reds' Big Three pitching prospects over recent years, though […]

Alexis Diaz To Start Season On Injured List

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Alexis Diaz (hamstring) is set to open the season on the injured list, per Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer. The 28-year-old reliever sustained a hamstring injury early in camp, and it appears he isn't entirely over it. It's possible the hamstring is to explain for how shaky he's been this […]

Jose Alvarado Cleared To Play On Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (illness) will play on Sunday versus Detroit. He popped up on the injury report because of an illness. Fortunately, the 26-year-old will suit up, which is great news, considering Zion Williamson (back) isn't available. Alvarado has averaged 13.1 points, 5.6 assists, and 1.5 steals in 14 starts during the […]

Giants Still Interested In Russell Wilson

Free-agent quarterback Russell Wilson remains on the New York Giants' radar despite the fact that the team signed veteran QB Jameis Winston this week, according to multiple sources. Winston was specifically signed to be the backup signal-caller in New York (he received $4 million per year), so Wilson should not be ruled out. The sources […]

Updated 2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Rankings

    2025 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Articles by MLB Position ALL - C - 1B - 2B - SS - 3B - OF - SP - RP Above you will find all of RotoBaller's 2025 fantasy baseball rankings, tiers, auction dollar values, stats and projections for your 2025 fantasy baseball leagues. Our Ranking Wizard displays our staff's fantasy baseball rankings for various formats, all in one easy […]

Yves Missi Out Against The Pistons

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (hip) won't play on Sunday against the Pistons. The rookie had five points, 10 boards, and one block in Friday's blowout loss to the Timberwolves. But he'll sit this one out because of right hip soreness. Zion Williamson (back) is also ruled out. As a result, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and […]

Zion Williamson Ruled Out On Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (back) won't play on Sunday against Detroit. After appearing in a career-high 70 games last season, the former Duke Blue Devil has been on the floor only 30 times throughout the 2024-25 campaign. He's battled various ailments during the year. Yet, a back injury will keep him off the […]