Hunter Bigge To Start The Year In The Minors

Bally Sports' Ryan Bass reports that the Tampa Bay Rays optioned right-handed relievers Hunter Bigg and Eric Orze to Triple-A Durham on Friday, even with Alex Faedo (shoulder) opening the year on the injured list. Both Bigge and Orze have experience pitching multiple innings in relief in the minors. Right-hander Nathan Wiles was also traded […]

Alex Faedo Expected To Open The Year On The Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Alex Faedo (shoulder) is expected to start the season on the injured list due to a right-shoulder injury, according to MLB.com's Adam Berry. Manager Kevin Cash said Faedo had an MRI exam that didn't show anything "too alarming," but he will be shut down from throwing for a short period. Before […]

Matt Strahm To Pitch On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Matt Strahm (shoulder) is scheduled to throw in a minor-league game on Saturday. If that goes well, Strahm would hopefully be cleared to pitch during Monday's spring training contest. The organization is hopeful that Strahm will be ready to go in time for Opening Day. The veteran southpaw is coming off […]

Justin Martinez Gets Five-Year Extension

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Justin Martinez will be sticking around with the organization for a few more seasons. The two sides have agreed on a five-year, $18 million extension on Friday. The deal also includes two player options for $7 and $9 million for 2030 and 2031. This deal will lock up Martinez through his […]

Yahoo Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Welcome to our 2025 Yahoo fantasy baseball rankings for points leagues. These rankings are specifically geared towards Yahoo leagues and specific Yahoo scoring settings in points leagues that are different from other platforms. RotoBaller has points players covered with our continuous fantasy baseball points leagues coverage, including our industry-wide Overall Fantasy Baseball Points Rankings, which […]

CBS Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings (2025)

Welcome to our 2025 CBS fantasy baseball rankings for points leagues. These rankings are specifically geared toward CBS leagues and specific CBS scoring settings in points leagues that are different from other platforms. Our fantasy baseball points leagues coverage at RotoBaller starts with our Overall Fantasy Baseball Points Rankings for the industry, which are an aggregate […]

Fantrax Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Welcome to our 2025 Fantrax fantasy baseball rankings for points leagues. These rankings are specifically geared towards Fantrax leagues, and specific Fantrax scoring settings in points leagues that are different from other platforms. RotoBaller strives to be the worldwide leader in fantasy baseball points leagues coverage, offering Overall Fantasy Baseball Points Rankings that are an […]

NFBC Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Welcome to our 2025 NFBC fantasy baseball rankings for points leagues. These rankings are specifically geared towards NFBC leagues and specific NFBC scoring settings in points leagues that are different from other platforms. RotoBaller leads the league in fantasy baseball points leagues coverage, starting with Overall Fantasy Baseball Points Rankings, which are an aggregate of […]

Kaleb Ort, Forrest Whitley Not Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

The Athletic's Matt Kawahara reports that Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown does not think pitchers Forrest Whitley (knee) and Kaleb Ort (oblique) will be ready to go for the start of the season. However, Brown did note that both relievers could return "inside the month of April." The oft-injured Whitley sustained a bruised knee […]

Lyon Richardson Sent To Triple-A

The Cincinnati Reds have optioned right-handed pitcher Lyon Richardson to Triple-A Louisville. Richardson held a solid 2.00 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP across nine innings of work in camp but will begin his campaign at the top level of the minor leagues. Last summer, Richardson logged just 2/3 of an inning in the major leagues. […]

Janson Junk Could Earn Starting Role

Miami Marlins right-handed pitcher Janson Junk could earn a spot in the starting rotation, with Ryan Weathers (forearm) set to miss the start of the campaign. The 29-year-old has only logged 40 innings at the MLB level throughout his career. Across this stint, the right-hander has held a high 6.75 ERA with a 1.78 WHIP. […]

9 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Andy Smith's 2025 Picks

Welcome back RotoBallers, to another edition of our team's bold predictions series. The MLB season is just around the corner, and it is the perfect time to make my bold predictions. In this piece, I will make at least one bold prediction for each position and two for the larger player pool positions, such as […]

Eli Morgan Sent To Triple-A

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Eli Morgan has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday. The right-hander was part of the team that traveled for the Tokyo series. Morgan tossed 1.1 scoreless innings during the first game of that series. However, it doesn't appear that Morgan is going to be part of the bullpen for the […]

Jorge Lopez To Throw On Friday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jorge Lopez (hip) is set to return to the mound during Friday's spring training contest against the Miami Marlins. Lopez has been sidelined for about 10 days due to a lingering left hip issue. He appears to be over the issue, so he shouldn't require a stint on the injured list. […]

Dillon Tate Optioned To Minors

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Dillon Tate has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo. This isn't shocking considering Tate didn't sign with the Jays until March 10. The right-hander hasn't pitched yet this spring, so he'll build up in the minors. Tate was a fairly reliable bullpen arm for the Baltimore Orioles for the past few […]

Felix Bautista Not A Lock To Be Ready For Opening Day

Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Felix Bautista (elbow) isn't a lock to be on the team's Opening Day roster when they take on the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays next Thursday. "No, we're still talking about our roster. We haven't solidified anything there yet," manager Brandon Hyde said when asked if he's confident that Bautista will be […]

Graham Ashcraft Will Start Campaign In Relief Role

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Graham Ashcraft will open the 2025 campaign in the bullpen. Ashcraft was being stretched out as a starter during camp but fell short of making the opening-day rotation. Last season, Ashcraft made all of his appearances in the rotation and logged 77 1/3 innings with a 5.24 ERA and a 1.50 […]

Michel Otanez Will Begin The Season On The Injured List

Athletics right-handed pitcher Michel Otanez (shoulder) will go through a 10-day shutdown period and is expected to open the season on the injured list. Otanez has been dealing with a right shoulder impingement and will miss at least the first few weeks of the regular season. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the 27-year-old as […]

Zach Agnos Likely To Begin In The Minors

Colorado Rockies shortstop-turned-reliever Zach Agnos has had a great spring training with a 3.86 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, seven strikeouts and only one walk in 9 1/3 Cactus League innings, but The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders thinks there's a good chance he'll begin the year in the minors. The Rockies' coaching staff loves Agnos' arsenal and […]

Edwin Diaz's Velocity Down This Spring

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz's velocity has been down during spring training games. The stadium radar gun had Diaz's four-seam fastball sitting between 93-95 mph during his Grapefruit League outing on Wednesday, while StatCast has him averaging 95.7 mph with his four-seamer this spring. That would be the 30-year-old right-hander's lowest velocity since 2020. […]

5 Comeback Pitchers With Big Upside - Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets (2025)

Hey RotoBallers, it's that time of year again. Fantasy baseball draft season is in high gear, and Opening Day is right around the corder! With everyone dreaming of their breakout picks and top prospects right now, we've got a good opportunity to peek under the hood at some pitchers who struggled with injuries in 2024. […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Pitchers To Avoid In H2H Points Leagues (2025)

We are in the heart of fantasy baseball draft season now, which means it's time to start researching for your leagues. Although everyone is most excited about the first two rounds of drafts, it's the middle rounds that could make or break your season. Selecting a player who could bust in the middle rounds will […]

Craig Yoho Assigned To Minor-League Camp

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitching prospect Craig Yoho was re-assigned to minor-league camp. Yoho has enjoyed an impressive spring training as he has logged seven 1/3 innings to the tune of a 1.23 ERA and a stellar 0.68 WHIP. Yoho has tallied 12 punchouts and only served up three free passes. The Indiana product received his […]

Top 150 Relief Pitchers - Saves+Holds Fantasy Baseball Rankings (SV+HLD) for 2025

Welcome to our Top 150 Saves+Holds fantasy baseball rankings for relief pitchers and the 2025 season. We already looked at the Top 750 Saves+Holds Rankings, incorporating all positions to see where the relievers fit in -- but today we're focusing just on the RPs, along with some analysis. Traditional fantasy baseball bullpen content usually orbits […]

Matt Sauer Optioned To Triple-A Oklahoma City

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned pitching prospect Matt Sauer to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday. The club had just selected the righty's contract and he could have pitched in the Tokyo Series but did not enter either contest. The 26-year-old will head back to the minors in hopes of getting another shot in the majors […]

Alex Vesia Secures His First Save In 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia shut the door on the Cubs in a 6-3 win on Wednesday. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning where he allowed one walk, one hit, and struck out one. The bulk of the save chances in 2025 figure to go to Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates, but Vesia should […]

Tyler Matzek To Throw Bullpen Session On Thursday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Tyler Matzek (oblique) is scheduled to take the mound for a bullpen session on Thursday. Matzek has been dealing with an oblique strain since early in camp. He has resumed his throwing program, but could see begin the regular season on the injured list. The southpaw is likely going to […]

Diamondbacks Won't Name Closer Before Season Begins

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he probably will not name a set closer before the season starts next week. Arizona is going to play the matchups to begin with among Justin Martinez, A.J. Puk and Kevin Ginkel in the early portion of the season. Martinez and Puk figure to be the two arms that […]

Kaleb Ort To Throw Bullpen On Thursday

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said on Wednesday that right-hander Kaleb Ort (oblique) will throw a bullpen session in camp on Thursday. Ort is behind all the other pitchers in spring training after coming down with a left-oblique injury early in camp. Just based solely on the fact that the 33-year-old veteran isn't facing live […]

Later-Round Pitcher Values for WHIP - Fantasy Baseball Category Specialists (2025)

Fantasy baseball draft season is officially upon us. Everyone's draft or auction strategy is different, which is what makes this hobby of ours so great. But if you're someone who likes to piece their pitching together later in the draft, things can get sketchy quickly. But finding a gem or two late can REALLY give […]