Andrew Walters Throws Live Batting Practice

Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Andrew Walters (shoulder) threw live batting practice on Wednesday. Walters has been dealing with shoulder soreness throughout camp. However, seeing him return to the bump to face live hitters is a positive sign and could provide him an opportunity to be cleared for Opening Day. Last season, Walters made his MLB […]

Andrew Kittredge Optimistic About June Return

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Andrew Kittredge's (knee) initial timetable to return is set between June and the All-Star break. However, the righty is "optimistic" it will be on the earlier side. Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reported the news. Kittredge underwent arthroscopic knee surgery over the weekend to address the cartilage in his left […]

Kendall Graveman May Not Be Ready For Opening Day

According to manager Torey Lovullo, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Kendall Graveman (back) is still fighting a back injury and may not be ready for opening day. Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reported the news. The 34-year-old faced live hitters on Tuesday and experienced more back tightness, jeopardizing his availability for the start of the season. Graveman […]

Rangers Reassign Emiliano Teodo, Justin Foscue To Minor-League Camp

The Texas Rangers reassigned pitcher Emiliano Teodo, infielder Justin Foscue and pitcher Luis Curvelo to minor-league camp on Wednesday, according to general manager Chris Young. Teodo is ranked as the team's No. 6 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, while Foscue checks in at No. 15. The 24-year-od Teodo will continue his development as a starting pitcher […]

Rangers Agree To Terms With Hunter Strickland On Minor-League Deal

The Texas Rangers announced on Wednesday that they agreed to terms with free-agent right-hander Hunter Strickland on a minor-league deal that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. The 36-year-old veteran reliever went 3-2 with a 3.31 ERA, one save and 12 holds in 73 1/3 innings with the Los Angeles Angels last year in […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Joey Pollizze's 2025 Picks

Every season, things happen in Major League Baseball that no one sees coming. In 2024, Shohei Ohtani had the first-ever 50-home run, 50-stolen base season, Elly De La Cruz led the league in both steals (67) and strikeouts (218), and Paul Skenes became the first pitcher since 1900 to have under a 2.00 ERA and 150 strikeouts in his […]

Huascar Ynoa Sharp Through First Taste Of Spring Training

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Huascar Ynoa has thrown 2 2/3 shutout innings during his first taste of spring training. Ynoa has served up just one free pass and has yet to allow a hit. He has tallied two strikeouts. The 26-year-old has not pitched in the major leagues since 2022 after undergoing Tommy John in […]

Mike Burrows Optioned To Triple-A Indianapolis

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Mike Burrows was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. Burrows was in contention to earn a spot in the bullpen but will begin his 2025 campaign in the minor leagues instead. Last season, Burrows made his MLB debut and tossed three 1/3 innings with a 2.70 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP. At […]

Seth Halvorsen Stumbles On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies pitching prospect Seth Halvorsen allowed five earned runs on Tuesday afternoon. Halvorsen was only able to get two outs. He allowed three hits and served up two free passes. Halvorsen is competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster. However, this poor showing could put him in danger of opening the season […]

Keegan Thompson Will Not Travel With Club For Tokyo Series

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Keegan Thompson will not be among the 31 players included in the team's travel roster for the Tokyo Series coming up in Japan. The righty had allowed three earned runs in only four-and-two-thirds innings pitched so far this spring, with all three runs coming via solo home runs. Unfortunately for Thompson, […]

Nick Mears Battling Illness

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Nick Mears (illness) has been battling an illness. Mears has been sidelined for a few days. Manager Pat Murphy noted that if he remains sidelined, it could impact the construction of their bullpen for Opening Day. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status as he could be in danger of missing […]

Kaleb Ort Throwing Off The Mound

Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports that Houston Astros pitcher Kaleb Ort (oblique) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday. Ort hurt his oblique in mid-February and has progressed nicely over recent weeks, as he only just began throwing on flat ground a few days ago. It's an essential milestone in his effort to get back to […]

Wilmer Flores Re-Assigned To Minor-League Camp

Per the team, the Detroit Tigers have re-assigned pitcher Wilmer Flores (shoulder) to minor-league camp. The 24-year-old has been rehabbing throughout camp after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection back in January for shoulder soreness. Flores pitched poorly last season at Triple-A Toledo, compiling an 8.51 ERA across 25.1 innings pitched for the Mud Hens, and […]

Kutter Crawford Still Sidelined With Knee Injury

Mac Cerullo of The Boston Herald reports that Boston Red Sox pitcher Kutter Crawford (knee) has had no progress regarding baseball activities. Cerullo notes that the righty is feeling better but still "not doing much." Crawford has been sidelined for much of spring training due to nagging patellar tendon soreness, and he could spend more […]

Top 10 New York Mets Prospects (2025)

The New York Mets have built a team to win. With Steven Cohen as owner, the money flows freely, meaning the MLB team is loaded. They have also invested heavily in player development, which comes with better scouting and development in the minors. The Mets have a ton of fun prospects who are close to […]

Fantasy Baseball Closers to Target, Avoid - ADP Values for Relief Pitchers

Hello again, RotoBallers! In the last couple of weeks, I’ve looked at early NFBC ADPs for catchers, outfielders, and starting pitchers to identify draft-day targets and avoids. This time around, I will focus on closers and relief pitchers to determine who will provide the best bang for their buck and who I will fade according […]

Mike Burrows Could Make Opening Day Roster

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Mike Burrows has a good chance to make the Opening Day roster. Burrows made his brief MLB debut last summer as he logged three 1/3 innings. He tallied two strikeouts while holding a 3:2 BB:K ratio and allowing one earned run. He missed the entire first half of the season […]

Dedniel Nunez Faces Live Hitters, Still Has A Shot At Opening Day

New New York Mets relief pitcher Dedniel Nunez (forearm) faced live hitters in camp on Monday for the first time this spring. The 28-year-old missed most of the second half of last season with a strained right flexor tendon but had been superb before the injury. Combined with already having had Tommy John surgery in […]

Derek Law Intent On Breaking Nats' Workload Record

In 2025, Washington Nationals relief pitcher Derek Law has his sights set on breaking the team's innings pitched record for a reliever. As such, the 34-year-old is just starting to ramp up, throwing to live batters for the first time this spring despite being fully healthy. The intent is to not put any unnecessary stress […]

Royals Cut Noah Cameron, Among Others

Per the team, the Kansas City Royals have assigned LHP Noah Cameron, RHP Eric Cerantola, and outfielder Tyler Gentry to minor league camp and optioned to the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers. The Royals have also assigned RHP Anthony Simonelli, RHP Junior Fernandez, and catcher Kyle Hayes to minor league camp. Kansas City is trimming down […]

Top 800 Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues Rankings and Tiers (2025)

Welcome back to more fantasy baseball points leagues coverage from RotoBaller, where we pride ourselves in points league gurus. We have the best and most content, tools, and advice for fantasy baseball points and H2H points leagues. At this point, fantasy baseball points leagues may have surpassed traditional 5x5 roto leagues in popularity as it's […]

A's Reassign Dylan Floro To Minor-League Camp

The Athletics reassigned right-hander Dylan Floro to minor-league camp on Monday. In other moves, the A's also optioned right-handers Ryan Cusick and Gunnar Hogland and outfielder Denzel Clarke to Triple-A Las Vegas. Right-handers Jason Alexander, Tanner Dodson and Jack Perkins, left-hander Ben Bowden, catcher Kyle McCann, infielder Nick Kurtz and outfielders Henry Bolte, Carlos Cortes […]

Dodgers, Dave Roberts Agree On Four-Year Extension

The Los Angeles Dodgers and manager Dave Roberts agreed on a new four-year contract extension at a record rate on Monday, which means it's slightly over $8 million per year, according to the New York Post's Jon Heyman. An official announcement of the deal is expected to be made in a day or two. The […]

Blue Jays Agree With Dillon Tate

The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to an undisclosed major-league deal with free-agent right-handed reliever Dillon Tate on Monday, sources tell Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. The deal is pending a physical. Tate returns to the Jays after they claimed him off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles last September and called him up to the big leagues later […]

Erik Swanson To Meet With Doctor On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed reliever Erik Swanson (elbow, forearm), who has been dealing with elbow and forearm discomfort in camp, has an in-person meeting with Dr. Keith Meister in Texas on Thursday. Manager John Schneider said Swanson is going to see Meister due to the issues "being a little bit of a recurring theme. Wanting […]

Top Texas Rangers Prospects: MLB Power Rankings

The Texas Rangers are in contention mode, but they have done a great job building the farm system as well. The Rangers scout well and their scouting of international players is exceptional. Today, we will cover the Texas Rangers' top 10 prospects heading into the 2025 season as part of the MLB Prospect Rankings For […]

Yency Almonte Could Contend For Bullpen Role

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Yency Almonte (shoulder) could contend for a role in the bullpen during the 2025 season. Earlier in the offseason, the Cubs signed Almonte to a minor-league contract. Almonte at first elected free agency but returned to his former club. The Cubs initially acquired Almonte in the Michael Busch trade last winter. […]

Matt Strahm Dealing With Sore Shoulder

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Matt Strahm (shoulder) is dealing with soreness in his shoulder. He has not taken the mound since Wednesday and his velocity was slightly down. The southpaw went for testing, the results came back clean. Manager Rob Thompson noted that there is "nothing wrong" and the team will give him a few […]

Zach Brzykcy Has Left-Leg Injury

Washington right-handed pitching prospect Zach Brzykcy (leg) is dealing with a left leg injury that affects him when he lands. Brzykcy has begun throwing bullpens and is viewed as day-to-day. Brzykcy has not appeared in a spring training contest since February 25. Fantasy managers should expect Brzykcy to continue to increase his workload. Seeing him […]

Erasmo Ramirez Expected To Miss Extended Time

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Erasmo Ramirez has a "significant tear" in his right shoulder and is expected to miss an extended period. The 34-year-old signed a minor league deal in February with an invite to camp and, at the very least, would have provided some veteran depth in the minors if he did not make […]