Daylen Lile Highlights Trio Of Reassignments For Nationals

Washington Nationals outfield prospect Daylen Lile was reassigned to minor league camp on Monday, along with infield prospects Cayden Wallace and Yohandy Morales. Lile is the highest-ranked prospect of the bunch, coming in as the Nats' No. 10 prospect, followed by Wallace at No. 11, and Morales at No. 13. None of them did much […]

Randal Grichuk Leaves Game With Ankle Soreness

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Randall Grichuk (ankle) exited Monday's game with left-ankle soreness. Luckily, nothing is alarming and it's just something to monitor, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Grichuk is set to get part-time playing time in the outfield and as the designated hitter as part of a part-time platoon in 2025. He was productive in […]

A's Option Esteury Ruiz, J.T. Ginn To Triple-A

The Athletics optioned outfielder Esteury Ruiz, right-handers J.T. Ginn, Elvis Alvarado and Grant Holman and third baseman Darell Hernaiz to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday. Ruiz, 26, led all of baseball with 67 stolen bases in his first year with the Athletics after being acquired in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers, but he struggled […]

Joey Gallo Trying His Hand At Pitching

After asking for and being granted his release by the Chicago White Sox over the weekend, first baseman/outfielder/designated hitter Joey Gallo announced on X that he will now be transitioning to a pitcher. Gallo went just 2-for-20 with 11 strikeouts in nine Cactus League games for the White Sox before they cut him. The 31-year-old […]

Jesse Winker Exits Early On Monday

New York Mets outfielder Jesse Winker (calf) was forced to exit early during Monday's spring training contest. The left-handed slugger was pulled out of the contest due to a minor calf issue. Mets' manager Carlos Mendoza said that Winker was removed for precautionary reasons. Fantasy managers should consider Winker as day-to-day. The expectation is that […]

Andrew Benintendi Takes Live Batting Practice

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (hand) was able to take live batting practice on Monday. Benintendi is reportedly feeling good and things are progressing quicker than expected. The left-handed slugger suffered a non-displaced fracture on his right hand in late February. At the time, Benintendi was expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks of action. Now, […]

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 […]

Max Kepler Dealing With Back Injury

MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports that Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Max Kepler (back) is dealing with a bruised lower back and doesn't currently have a timetable for a return. Kepler collided with the outfield wall in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Baltimore Orioles and had to leave the game. The 32-year-old veteran wasn't in the lineup […]

Brandon Marsh To Return To Action On Tuesday

MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports that Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (knee) will play in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Marsh bruised his left knee in the team's Grapefruit League contest on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles, but it wasn't a serious injury, and he'll end up missing just one day. The 27-year-old […]

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 […]

Giancarlo Stanton Doing More

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf, elbows) is doing more in camp, but the skipper didn't exactly specify what that entails. In addition to tennis elbow in both of his arms that is considered severe, Stanton also recently came down with a mild calf injury. Although the 35-year-old […]

Cam Smith Has A "Good" Chance To Make Opening Day Roster

A source has told FOX 26 Houston's Will Kunkel that prospect Cam Smith has a "good" chance to make the team's Opening Day roster. If Smith does make the roster out of camp, he should see regular at-bats between third base and the outfield. The 22-year-old is impressing the coaching staff this spring by hitting […]

Jung Hoo Lee Going For MRI Exam

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (back) is being sent for an MRI exam on Monday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser. It's not what Giants fans want to hear with Opening Day just over a week away. The 26-year-old outfielder was scratched from the team's Cactus League lineup this past Saturday […]

Julio Rodriguez Scratched On Monday With Illness

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (illness) was scratched from Monday's Cactus League lineup against the division-rival Athletics due to an illness. Luke Raley is taking over in center field for the M's and will bat fifth in the lineup. Rodriguez should be considered day-to-day for now, but he shouldn't have any issues recovering in time […]

Jurickson Profar Takes Batting Practice, Could Return On Thursday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar (wrist) took batting practice on Sunday in camp, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman. The Braves have Monday off and will be in Tampa on Wednesday night, so they may wait until Thursday to put Profar back in the Grapefruit League lineup. However, until then, he can get as many at-bats […]

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 […]

Brandon Nimmo Will Start In The Outfield Monday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (knee) will start in the outfield in Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Nimmo, who has been dealing with a lingering knee issue, looks to get a few innings of work in today to make sure he's ready to go for Opening Day. This is an encouraging sign […]

Kevin Alcantara Sent To Triple-A Iowa

The Chicago Cubs have optioned outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara to Triple-A Iowa. Alcantara was in the mix for a spot on the Opening Day roster but will instead begin his season at the top level of the minor leagues. Last season, the 22-year-old made his MLB debut. Across a short three-game stint, the outfielder tallied […]

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 […]

Later Round Fantasy Baseball Power Hitters - Legitimate Home Run Surgers (2025)

As the saying goes, process over results. If we have a solid process, the results should follow. However, if we luck into results and think we have a sound process, we need to re-evaluate. We want to have a process whenever we select players for a column. For transparency, we've been looking at hitters with […]

Mookie Betts Won't Play In Tokyo Series Against Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop/outfielder Mookie Betts (illness) will not play in the season-opening two-game series in Tokyo, Japan, against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, March 18, and Wednesday, March 19, according to manager Dave Roberts. Betts came down with an illness right before the team left for Japan, and it held him out of the […]

Brandon Marsh Exits Early Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (knee) left Sunday's contest against the Baltimore Orioles early after picking up a knee bruise. The good news is that he was removed from the game for precautionary reasons and is on record stating that if it were the regular season, he "most definitely" would have stayed in the game. […]

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. […]

Jung Hoo Lee Expected To Remain Sidelined For A Few Days

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (back) is expected to remain sidelined for a few more days. Lee was scratched on Saturday due to back soreness. It appears that this injury is still bothering him and the team will opt to exercise caution during the final weeks of spring training. Fantasy managers should continue […]