Wade Meckler Exits With Undisclosed Injury

San Francisco Giants outfielder Wade Meckler (undisclosed) exited Sunday's contest with an undisclosed injury. Meckler was removed in the opening frame of the contest. He grounded out in his lone at-bat. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team did not provide an update on his injury after the game. Meckler made […]

Kyle Tucker Hits First Cactus League Home Run

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker finally collected his first hit of the spring season on Sunday, a solo home run in the third inning of an 8-6 Cactus League loss to the Giants. The left-handed hitter flied out in his only other at-bat during the contest. That brings his spring batting average to .048, now […]

Travis Jankowski Optioned To Minors

Chicago Cubs outfielder Travis Jankowski was part of a handful of cuts made on Sunday. The veteran outfielder has been reassigned to minor-league camp as the Cubs continue to trim down their roster. He joined the team as a non-roster invitee, but it doesn't appear he has impressed enough to remain with the big league […]

Tommy Pham Exits Early On Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham (hip) was removed early during Sunday's spring training contest. Pham went 1-for-2 at the plate before exiting the contest due to left hip tightness. The severity of the injury is unknown right now, but Pham will likely undergo additional testing. Fantasy managers should expect another update on Pham after the […]

Dairon Blanco To Play On Sunday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Dairon Blanco (Achilles) will be back in action on Sunday. The speedy outfielder has been sidelined lately due to Achilles tightness. The team will ease him back into action by letting him play three innings. The expectation is that Blanco will slowly progress into playing full games again and should be […]

Interpreting Minor League Stats (MiLB) for Fantasy Baseball Analysis (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to our overview of minor league (MiLB) statistics. This article is a deeper dive into MiLB stats and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball." In this article, we'll explore the predictive power of numbers on the farm, including how to deal with small MiLB sample sizes and when […]

Jurickson Profar Dealing With Bone Bruise

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar's (wrist) CT scan revealed that he's dealing with a bone in his left wrist, and the expectation is that he will be ready for Opening Day later this month, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman. It's great news for the Braves and for any fantasy managers that may have selected Profar […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Dave Funnell's 2025 Picks

As we move closer to Opening Day, more and more fantasy baseball leagues will be having their drafts. When looking for ways to differentiate yourself from the pack, it's important to remember that those decisions can make or break your chances of winning. While making bold predictions can provide for league-winning decisions, taking on too […]

Tyler O'Neill Cleared To Play On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (ribs) returned to the starting nine on Sunday afternoon. O'Neill was batting cleanup and covered left field. The 29-year-old was kept out of action over the past few days due to a minor rib injury. However, seeing him return to the lineup quickly suggests the injury was not serious. Earlier […]

Top 750 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Roto Leagues (March Updates)

It's a great time of year, as MLB Opening Day is rapidly approaching. We couldn't be more excited, and we'll be preparing you all throughout March with constantly-updated fantasy baseball rankings to reflect the latest injuries, news, and role changes. Today you'll find our MLB team's updated 2025 fantasy baseball rankings for roto leagues (5x5 […]

Emmanuel Rodriguez Taking Live Batting Practice, Could Return Next Week

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez (ankle) participated in live batting practice on Friday and could return to games sometime next week. Rodriguez suffered a sprained ankle earlier in camp but is nearing a return to action. The 22-year-old also missed a significant portion of last season due to a thumb injury that required surgery. […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Spring Training Updates for Gerrit Cole, Ronald Acuna, Gunnar Henderson, George Kirby, Shohei Ohtani, more

Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball injury report, which includes some big names like Ronald Acuna, Spencer Strider, Shohei Ohtani, Gerrit Cole, Gunnar Henderson, George Kirby, Grayson Rodriguez and more . We are in the middle of Spring Training, as teams prepare for the start of the regular season. As such, players have returned to […]

Key Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Know for 2025 Drafts

Not all fantasy baseball drafts are created equal -- some leagues may have eight teams, some 12, and some maybe 16 or more. Perhaps there are a few bench spots or there could be numerous bench spots to fill. For managers in those larger leagues or leagues that have a plethora of bench spots, you'll […]

Jurickson Profar To Undergo MRI

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar (wrist) was forced to exit early during Saturday's spring training contest. Luckily, the X-rays came back negative on Profar's jammed left wrist. Now, Profar will undergo an MRI to determine if there is any structural damage. The expectation was that Profar will platoon in left field to begin the season […]

Brandon Nimmo Receives Gel Injection

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (knee) appears to have avoided a major injury, but has been shut down from baseball activities for a few days. Nimmo has been dealing with a lingering knee issue throughout camp. He underwent an MRI earlier in the week that didn't reveal any structural damage. The 31-year-old did receive […]

Chase DeLauter Assigned To Minor-League Camp

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter (abdomen) was assigned to minor-league camp. DeLauter is expected to be sidelined for at least 8-to-12 weeks after undergoing hernia surgery. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he could push for a late-season MLB debut if he can return to form once cleared for action. Last […]

Alex Verdugo Patiently Waiting On Free-Agent Market

Free-agent outfielder Alex Verdugo is biding his time on the free-agent market, but time is running out for him to sign with a new team before Opening Day at the end of March. The 28-year-old could be holding out for a better offer that he feels matches his value, but it's also possible that teams […]

6 Late-Round Draft Fliers - Fantasy Baseball Value Picks With Upside

We are only a week or so into spring training but I’ve already bit the bullet on fantasy baseball drafts in 2025. I’m a few weeks (months, even) behind some of the industry sharps, but as someone who typically waits until the last week or so before the regular season opening, it feels good to […]

Tyler O'Neill Targeting Sunday Return

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (ribs) is hoping to return to the starting lineup on Sunday. O'Neill is expected to go through a workout on Saturday and is "feeling much better." O'Neill was scratched on Thursday due to left rib cage soreness but appears to be nearing a return. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Returning On Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela (hamstring) is in Saturday's lineup. He will cover center field and bat in the cleanup. Rafaela has dealt with hamstring tightness throughout the week but has been cleared for action. Seeing him return to the lineup suggests he will not face any restrictions by Opening Day. Last season, the […]

Giancarlo Stanton To Have A Third Round Of PRP Injections

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) will return to New York City for a third round of platelet-rich plasma injections in both of his elbows on Monday, according to the team. Stanton just returned to camp with the team in Florida but will now head back to New York because he's still not […]

Giancarlo Stanton Unlikely To Play In Spring Games

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) is back in camp with the team, but manager Aaron Boone said it's doubtful that he will play in any Grapefruit League games. We already know that Stanton will open the 2025 regular season on the injured list, so it's not much of a surprise that he […]

No Front-Runner For Cardinals Center-Field Job

The Athletic's Katie Woo writes that there currently is no front-runner for the starting role in center field for the St. Louis Cardinals. Michael Siani saw most of his playing time in center in 2024 and proved to be a standout defender. However, Victor Scott II has gone 7-for-12 with a double, triple and a […]

Wyatt Langford Making Cactus League Debut On Friday

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (oblique) will make his Cactus League debut on Friday and is hitting third and serving as the designated hitter against the Colorado Rockies. Langford is just now ready to play in spring games after missing the first couple weeks of spring training games due to a mild oblique strain. The […]

Hitters Under $5 - Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Values (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to the next article in our fantasy baseball auction draft series targeting hitters with an average auction value (AAV) of under $5. In the auction draft format, fantasy baseball managers are no longer bound to the inane order of the snake draft. But with freedom comes choice. You may have blown too much […]

Fantasy Baseball All-Value Team: Favorite Value Picks at Every Position

The fantasy baseball draft is the most anticipated event on the fantasy baseball calendar. At this time of year, an offseason of speculation, research, and rankings come to a head as managers finally get to assemble a team and see how their best-laid plans play out. Experienced fantasy managers come to drafts with a plan. […]

Wilyer Abreu May Not Be Ready For Opening Day

The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey writes that it's looking more and more likely that outfielder Wilyer Abreu (illness) won't be ready for Opening Day at the end of March. Manager Alex Cora noted that Abreu is pretty behind in spring training and is still only tracking pitches and not swinging yet off a machine. The 25-year-old […]

Jaison Chourio Will Play In Spring Breakout Game

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Jaison Chourio (wrist) is set to play in the Spring Breakout game against the Seattle Mariners. Chourio suffered a season-ending wrist injury last August but appears to be at full strength during camp. Before his injury, Chourio was beginning to find his footing at the Single-A level. After tallying just seven […]

Hitters Under $10 - Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Values (2025)

Welcome back to another edition of our auction draft articles from our 2025 fantasy baseball auction draft values series. Today we're looking at fantasy baseball hitter auction draft values under $10. Below you'll find some recommended hitters to target in auction drafts with an average auction value (AAV) of under $10. In case you missed […]

Athletics, Lawrence Butler Agree To A Seven-Year, $65.5 Million Extension

The Athletics and their dynamic young outfielder Lawrence Butler have agreed to a seven-year, $65.5 million contract extension. In 2024, the former sixth-round draft pick slashed .262/.317/.490 with 22 home runs and 18 stolen bases in just 125 games (451 PA). The 24-year-old is a power-speed threat, batting atop the A's lineup in front of […]