Masyn Winn Dealing With Wrist Soreness

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (wrist) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to wrist soreness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during the week in case this injury starts to linger. However, for now, fantasy managers should view him as day-to-day. Jose Barrero will take his spot in the starting nine. Winn […]

Joey Ortiz To Start The Season At Shortstop

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Joey Ortiz will start the season at shortstop. During camp, Ortiz began to take reps at shortstop to fill the void left by Willy Adames. There was speculation that Brice Turang could also move to this position, but Ortiz was able to earn the job. Last season, the 26-year-old spent the vast […]

Top 200 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Eric Cross' March Updates (2025)

Can you smell the hot dogs? Can you hear the road of the crowd, the crack of the bat, and the smack of the catcher's mitt? Another major league season is upon us and we'll soon be setting lineups every day or week for the next six months. It's a glorious time of year. With […]

Mookie Betts Sent Back To L.A.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that shortstop Mookie Betts (illness) flew back to Los Angeles on Tuesday. Betts came down with an illness just before the team departed to Tokyo, Japan, last week for a few exhibition games last weekend and their season-opening, two-game series against the Chicago Cubs on March 18-19. The […]

H2H Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Avoids for Drafts - 5 Overvalued Hitters

With Opening Day approaching, your fantasy drafts will likely occur within the next week. If you haven't prepared much for your drafts, don't worry; RotoBaller has you covered. In this article, we will go through five hitters to avoid in points leagues. These players are going too high in drafts and should be passed on at […]

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

The American League East is shaping up to be one of the most competitive divisions for the 2025 season. There is a real chance that all five teams finish at or above .500, which is a feat that hasn't been accomplished since the National League East in 2005. There is a fair share of superstars […]

MLB DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings (3/19/25)

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. After a small taste of regular season baseball on Tuesday, these two teams will face off one more time before heading back to the States. We have only […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Corbin Young's 2025 Picks

Most of us love drafting, whether it is fast, slow, or an auction. Some drafters stick to projections, others go by feel, and many use both. We have biases and players we love, and sometimes the data will lead us to love or hate them more. Everyone loves to find sleepers and discuss potential busts, […]

Scott Kingery Designated For Assignment

The Los Angeles Angels have designated infielder Scott Kingery for assignment. This transaction opened a spot on the roster for left-handed pitcher Angel Perdomo, who they acquired from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations. Kingery was competing for a role in the middle infield but will instead begin his season in the minor […]

Jackson Holliday Showing Consistency In Grapefruit League

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday has posted a strong .314/.385/.486 line through 12 contests in the Grapefruit League. His 11 total hits are the fourth-most by an Oriole in camp. This is a great sign for Holliday, as the former top prospect struggled to adjust to the major leagues last season. The 21-year-old posted an […]

Jacob Wilson Belts Two Home Runs, Collects Five RBI On Monday

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson popped a pair of home runs in a 2-for-3 day at the plate in Monday's 7-6 Cactus League win over the Mariners. They were the 22-year-old's third and fourth home runs of the spring, and the five RBI he collected brings the total to 12 through 15 games. The former 2023 […]

Brice Turang Down 3-5 Days After Throwing Session Doesn't Go Well

MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports that Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Brice Turang (shoulder) tried to throw at camp on Monday, but it didn't go well. The good news is Turang's MRI exam didn't show any structural damage in his right shoulder, but he will be shut down for three to five days. McCalvy adds that the Brewers […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Top 70 Shortstop (SS) Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Roto Leagues - March Updates

We are back with more rankings, freshly updated to help you crush your drafts. Today, we break down the shortstop position with our updated 2025 fantasy baseball shortstop rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 category mixed leagues). Shortstop is loaded with elite talent as two of the top five overall in our MLB team's […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Back In Cactus League Lineup On Saturday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (forearm) is back in the team's split-squad Cactus League lineup on Saturday against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians, starting at shortstop and batting second. It comes just several days after Witt had an injury scare in Wednesday's spring game against the Seattle Mariners, when he was hit by a […]

Trevor Story Starting On Saturday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (back) is returning to the starting lineup on Saturday afternoon. The 32-year-old will cover shortstop and bat cleanup. Story was dealing with back tightness earlier in the week but will be making a quick return to the starting lineup. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in case […]

Gunnar Henderson Hopes To Be Ready For Opening Day

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (intercostal) is feeling better and is still planning to be ready for Opening Day. Roch Kubatko of MASN noted that Henderson is planning to get into spring training contests soon as well. Henderson sustained this injury in February but is still on track to be in the Opening Day lineup. […]

Five Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates - Upside Hitters and Pitchers On The Rise

"Breakout" is a popular term in the fantasy sports world when identifying younger players who are set to reach a new level in the upcoming season. Fantasy baseball breakout candidates are usually relatively young and have just begun to scratch the surface of their professional careers. While some have flashed elite upside at the major […]

9 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Michael Florio's 2025 Picks

A good bold prediction should seem farfetched enough to question but realistic enough that it actually could happen. I am not someone who makes wild claims to get attention, knowing they will never come true. However, if anyone said last year that Ohtani would go 50-50, you would have looked at them like they had […]