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 […]

Max Kepler Exits Early On Sunday After Collision

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Max Kepler (undisclosed) exited Sunday's contest after colliding with the left field wall. He was replaced by Christian Arroyo. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team will likely provide an update after the contest. However, he was able to exit the game on his own power, which is […]

Top 175 Outfield (OF) Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Roto Leagues - March Updates

Baseball is finally back as we officially kick the MLB season off with the Tokyo, Japan series between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers. All off-season we have been helping fantasy managers prepare for their upcoming drafts with our updated rankings series articles. Today we review our MLB team's updated 2025 fantasy baseball outfield […]

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 […]

Daulton Varsho Could Begin Season On Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (shoulder) could begin the season on the injured list. Keegan Matheson of MLB.com noted that the outfielder is throwing at 120 feet and is viewed as "day-to-day." However, a "brief" stint on the IL is considered the "likeliest" outcome. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the […]

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

Hello, RotoBallers! In this article, we will analyze five players (one from each team) from the National League Central who are fantasy baseball sleepers and value picks at their current ADP in the mid-to-late rounds of drafts. We will look at players who are typically being drafted in rounds 14 through 20 (draft picks are […]

14 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Nick Mariano's 2025 Picks

Bold predictions allow us writers to stretch our wings and list different takes that have shaped our preseason drafts. This is not the day to worry about projections and conservative, reasonable math. We're here to push the envelope and envision what the 90th, 95th, or even the 99th (?) percentile outcome looks like for our […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative On Colby Thomas

The X-rays came back negative on Athletics outfield prospect Colby Thomas (knee). Thomas exited Saturday's spring training contest early after being struck by a line drive while at third base. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, but it appears that this injury is not overly serious. However, the team may keep Thomas sidelined […]

Will Benson Sent To Triple-A

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson was optioned to Triple-A Louisville. Benson was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but will instead begin his 2025 campaign in the minor leagues. Benson struggled at the plate last season as he held an underwhelming .187/.274/.376 slash line with 14 home runs and 16 stolen bases. […]

Mookie Betts Could Miss Tokyo Series

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/infielder Mookie Betts (illness) has been showing fatigue during team practices and could be in danger of missing the Tokyo series. Manager Dave Roberts said, "I think that we're really trying to be mindful of not just Opening Day but not putting him in harm's way." He added, " I just don't […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report - Spring Training Updates for Ronald Acuna, Brandon Nimmo, George Kirby, Spencer Strider, Gunnar Henderson, more

Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball injury report for March 16th, where every week we look back at the major injury developments in the world of baseball and look ahead at what might transpire as a result. Today we look at Jon Gray, George Kirby, Spencer Strider, Ronald Acuna, Brandon Nimmo and more. Injuries are […]

Colby Thomas Sustains Injury On Saturday

Athletics outfield prospect Colby Thomas (knee) exited Saturday's contest after being hit by a hard liner in his right knee. Thomas needed help from a trainer to leave the game. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team will likely provide an update after he goes through testing. Thomas is considered the […]

Amed Rosario Returning On Saturday

Washington Nationals infielder/outfielder Amed Rosario (knee) is returning to the starting nine on Saturday afternoon. Rosario will cover shortstop and bat at the top of the other. Rosario has been battling a minor knee injury during the week but is quickly returning to the starting lineup. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, but […]

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 […]

Blake Perkins Cleared For Light Baseball Activities

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins (lower leg) was cleared for light baseball activities on Saturday. The 28-year-old suffered a fractured right shin earlier in camp. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he slowly begins to increase his workload. However, he is not expected to be available during the start of the regular […]

Jung Hoo Lee Scratched On Saturday With Back Tightness

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (back) was scratched on Saturday due to back tightness. Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay noted that the injury is believed to be minor and he could be back in the lineup on Sunday. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status, but it appears that the injury is […]

Charlie Condon Out At Least Six Weeks With Broken Wrist

The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders reports that Colorado Rockies third base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon (wrist), who was selected third overall in last year's draft, was diagnosed with a non-displaced left-wrist fracture and will be out at least six weeks. Condon injured his wrist on Tuesday in his first minor-league game of spring training against the […]

Earlier-Round Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets - They're Worth The Cost

The MLB season will officially kick off between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18. These two teams will play a two-game series in Tokyo and start their seasons before everyone else. That means fantasy drafts will need to happen earlier than usual once again this year.  In this article, we will […]

Mookie Betts Missing Tokyo Exhibition Games Due To Illness

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/infielder Mookie Betts (illness) missed the team's first exhibition game in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday against the Yomiuri Giants and won't play on Sunday, either, according to manager Dave Roberts. The Dodgers will see how Betts is feeling on their off day on Monday before determining his status for the two-game, season-opening […]

Jesus Sanchez To Miss Four Weeks With Oblique Strain

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez (oblique) isn't expected to return for four weeks after being diagnosed with a left-oblique strain. Sanchez initially suffered the oblique injury in Thursday's Grapefruit League game, and he will now be forced to miss the start of the 2025 regular season. The 27-year-old won't be eligible to return to the […]

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, […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong, Jacob Young, Matt Wallner - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

If you need some fantasy baseball sleeper targets in your upcoming drafts, then look no further! Today we take a look at three promising young outfielders. Pete Crow-Armstrong, Jacob Young, and Matt Wallner are all interesting fantasy targets this year, but which of these can be considered values at their current ADP? Should you draft […]

Nick Castellanos Returning On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (illness) is returning to the starting nine on Saturday afternoon. Castellanos is slated to cover right field and bat in the six-hole. Castellanos has been sidelined earlier in the week due to this illness. However, given that he is returning to the lineup, suggests he will not be in any […]

Jordan Walker Returns To Lineup On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker (knee) is returning to the starting lineup on Saturday afternoon. He is slated to cover right field and bat in the six-hole. The former 21st overall selection in the 2020 MLB Draft has been sidelined since early March with this knee injury. However, seeing him return to the lineup […]

Outfield Fantasy Baseball Busts Who'll Keep Junking It Up in 2025

When looking for values in a fantasy baseball draft, you may look at players who were "busts" the year before. Players who burned fantasy managers the season before could be unnecessarily shunned in drafts the following season simply for having one down year. However, there may be other reasons a player underperformed expectations, and there […]

$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 […]