Spencer Steer To Resume Throwing On Tuesday, Could Be Ready For Opening Day

Cincinnati Reds infielder/outfielder Spencer Steer (shoulder) will resume throwing in camp on Tuesday, and the Reds are still holding out hope that he can avoid a stint on the injured list to start the 2025 regular season, per MLB.com's Mark Sheldon. However, it's probably going to be a close call, as Steer hasn't played in […]

DJ LeMahieu Has Been Hitting

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) is "moving the needle" in his recovery from a left-calf strain and has been hitting in camp. LeMahieu suffered the calf injury over two weeks ago, and while he appears to be improving, it's likely that he'll start the 2025 regular season on […]

Paul Goldschmidt Pulled On Monday With Back Soreness

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (back) was pulled from Monday's Grapefruit League game early against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays with back soreness, according to The Athletic's Chris Kirschner. Goldschmidt told reporters that he's been dealing with a sore back for a few days and he's not concerned about missing Opening Day next […]

What Are Pitching+, Stuff+, Location+? Sabermetrics Glossary for Fantasy Baseball (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to our overview of Pitching+. This article is a deeper dive into Pitching+ and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball." In this article, we'll explore what Pitching+ is and how to use it for fantasy analysis. We'll also look at its underlying components, Stuff+ and Location+, in plain […]

10 Relief Pitcher Draft Targets and Fantasy Baseball Closer Breakout Candidates (2025)

Chasing saves is important to build a well-rounded fantasy baseball team. This not only involves the ability to decipher closing situations en route to a waiver wire gem but also making the right decision on draft day. Avoiding potential landmines can be just as vital as landing a ninth-inning stud. In this article, you'll read […]

Studs Worth the Cost - Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Strategy and Picks (2025)

In the auction draft format, fantasy baseball managers are not bound by the rules and structure of the snake draft. Given the freedom afforded by the format, you may feel antsy towards spending too much on the big names. Of course, it is often making the right decisions with the big names that set your […]

Later-Round Values for Batting Average (AVG) - Fantasy Baseball Category Boosters

Most hitters will experience downturns throughout the season, but they typically make an adjustment that will help pull them out of the slump. Because the season is so long, we as fantasy managers need to exhibit patience to not give up on a player too soon and miss out on their resurgence. However, sometimes the […]

Mid-To-Late Round Fantasy Baseball Sleepers and Value Picks - AL West Edition

Hello, RotoBallers! In this piece, we will analyze five players (one from each team) from the American League West who are value picks at their current ADP in the mid-to-late rounds of fantasy baseball drafts. This division has several high-upside targets for power in this range with a budding ace. All ADP is provided by […]

Noteworthy Spring Training News for Fantasy Baseball Drafts - Hot/Cold Players, Injury Concerns

We get a few games that count starting tomorrow as MLB continues the tradition of starting a week early with the Tokyo series. The rest of the league has another week's worth of games before making their final cuts and heading north for Opening Day. Spring training results are fun to track, but should we […]

6 Fantasy Baseball Bargain Hitters With Upside - Discount Bats At Every Position

At some point in most fantasy drafts, fantasy managers must concede that they cannot draft a top-tier player at each position in their lineups. Preparing for this can set teams up for a successful draft. Like deciding between buying a name-brand product or a generic one, fantasy managers will have to weigh the cost differences […]

10 Post-Hype Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakout Candidates for 2025

It's been a treat to watch several top prospects break out immediately upon arriving in the big leagues in recent years. Such studs like Julio Rodriguez and Corbin Carroll have made a major impact right away. But for every Julio and Carroll, there are dozens of similarly touted prospects who took some time before reaching […]

MLB DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings (3/18/25)

The 2025 regular season is finally here. Before the season "officially" starts, the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers will play a two-game series in Tokyo, Japan. We have only one game, so it's just showdown contests on DraftKings for this one, but I know many of you have been itching to get back to […]

White Sox Release Joey Gallo

The Chicago White Sox released outfielder Joey Gallo. The White Sox signed Gallo to a minor-league contract earlier in the winter. During spring training, he went 2-for-20 at the plate. Last season, Gallo spent the campaign in Washington. Across 76 MLB contests, Gallo held a .161/.277/.336 slash line with nine doubles and 10 home runs. […]

Top 50 Fantasy Baseball Prospects - Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for 2025 (March Updates)

We're inching closer and closer to the start of the regular season, and we've had an exciting Spring Training so far. That's especially true on the prospect side, as some big-name fantasy baseball prospects are standing out while other names are emerging as early-season options. We even have two members of last year's draft class […]

Christian Walker Should Be "Fine" For Opening Day

Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (oblique) is expected to return to spring training games this week and should be "fine" for Opening Day. Earlier in camp, Walker suffered an oblique injury but appears to be nearing a return. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status but given this report, he should be a […]

Nick Kurtz Exits After Hit-By-Pitch

Athletics first base prospect Nick Kurtz (hand) exited Saturday's spring training contest after being hit by a pitch in his hand. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team will likely provide an update in the coming days. Kurtz is considered one of the top prospects in the Athletics' system. He was […]

Bryce Eldridge Will Not Play On Saturday

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge (hand) will not play in Saturday's Spring Breakout contest. Eldridge was scratched from the lineup due to left hand soreness. However, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area noted that this injury is believed to be minor. Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye on his […]

How To Win The First Three Rounds - Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategies and Players To Target

We are in the best time of the year for fantasy baseball players; yes, it is draft season. Some sites allow us now to draft year-round, but many of us wait until March to delve into those first drafts. And that time is here. In the first three rounds of your draft, you are looking […]

Vinnie Pasquantino, Jo Adell, Tyler Soderstrom - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

If you need some fantasy baseball sleeper targets then you have come to the right place at RotoBaller! We are living, eating, and breathing all things baseball right now and are focused on getting you ready for those fantasy baseball drafts! Vinnie Pasquantino, Jo Adell, and Tyler Soderstrom are all interesting fantasy targets this year, […]

$1 Auction Draft Sleepers for Fantasy Baseball: Later-Round Steals (2025)

The beauty of fantasy baseball auction drafts is that you can go in with a specific plan or players to target. Whether it's general strategy tips, mid-range values, or $1 bargains, we have it all covered in our fantasy baseball auction draft series. A popular strategy in auctions is to take a stars and scrubs […]

9 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Michael Florio's 2025 Picks

A good bold prediction should seem farfetched enough to question but realistic enough that it actually could happen. I am not someone who makes wild claims to get attention, knowing they will never come true. However, if anyone said last year that Ohtani would go 50-50, you would have looked at them like they had […]

Yandy Diaz Has Club Option Picked Up

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz is going to stick around with the organization for a few more seasons. On Friday, the Rays picked up Diaz's $12 million team option for 2026 and added a vesting option for the 2027 season. This is noteworthy because Diaz was subject to plenty of trade rumors this […]

Bryce Harper Open To A Move Back To The Outfield

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper established himself as one of the league's best defensive first baseman in 2024 in his first full season playing the position. But in the offseason, he offered to return to the outfield if the Phillies were to acquire a big bat (such as Pete Alonso) to play first base. […]

Andres Chaparro Injured Taking Batting Practice

Washington Nationals first baseman/designated hitter Andres Chaparro (side) apparently injured his left side while taking batting practice on Friday before the team's Grapefruit League game against the division-rival Atlanta Braves. Chaparro left with a trainer while grabbing at his side. The 25-year-old has been in competition with Juan Yepez this spring for a roster spot […]

Yahoo Leagues: Best/Worst Fantasy Baseball Values and Cheap/Expensive ADPs

Depending on what site your league is held in will matter in your fantasy baseball drafts. Every site has its own ADP and rankings heading into the draft season. That means a player going in the seventh round of Fantrax drafts might not be going in the seventh round of Yahoo drafts. This is something […]

18 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Hitter Values at Every Position (C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF)

Spring training is also fantasy baseball draft season, and Rotoballer has you covered with deep, thorough coverage of multiple formats and angles throughout the next several weeks. One of the top things everyone is looking for at this time of year is fantasy baseball sleepers. In this post, I'll run down my top hitter sleepers […]

What Is Exit Velocity (EV)? Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our overview of exit velocity (EV) for hitters. This article is a deeper dive into EV, and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball." In this article, we'll explore how EV can be used to predict BABIP and HR/FB using simple terminology anyone can understand. We'll also look […]

Luke Raley Could See Time Against Left-Handed Pitching

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Luke Raley could see time against left-handed pitching. Last season, the 30-year-old deployed exclusively on the strong side of a platoon. However, manager Dan Wilson suggested that he first base may not be a "strict" platoon in 2025. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in spring training as it […]

Donovan Solano Could See Time As Designated Hitter

According to Adam Jude of the Seattle Times, Mariners infielder Donovan Solano could see time as a designated hitter and occasionally at the hot corner during the 2025 season. The Mariners signed Solano in the winter to a one-year $3.5 million contract. He was expected to be used primarily at first base on the short […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Frank Ammirante's 2025 Picks

We're in primetime of fantasy baseball draft season, making it the perfect spot to drop my bold predictions. You'll find 10 of my favorite targets, each with a high ceiling for the 2025 MLB season. Each position will be represented in these 10 bold predictions, including one catcher, one corner infielder, one middle infielder, three […]