Bobby Witt Jr. Does Some Hitting On Friday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (forearm) is still feeling better on Friday and did some increased baseball activities at camp, including hitting, according to MLB.com's Anne Rogers. Witt was hit by a pitch on his left forearm in a Cactus League game on Wednesday, but X-rays came back negative and he's just dealing […]

Jorge Mateo Could Make Spring Debut Soon, Still Doubtful For Opening Day

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jorge Mateo (elbow) could get into some Grapefruit League games soon, but it will take him some time to ramp up and he remains doubtful to be ready for Opening Day, according to manager Brandon Hyde. It's good news that Mateo has progressed to the point where he's close to being cleared […]

Jacob Amaya Back In White Sox's Lineup

Chicago White Sox infielder Jacob Amaya (hip) is starting at shortstop and batting ninth in Friday's Cactus League game against the Cincinnati Reds. After taking a few days to rest due to a hip injury that he suffered earlier in the week, Amaya is ready to return as he tries to win the shortstop job […]

Luis Rengifo Returns To The Lineup On Friday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (hamstring) is back in the team's split-squad Cactus League lineup on Friday against the division-rival Athletics and is playing third base and batting leadoff. It's the first spring game for Rengifo in the month of March after dealing with hamstring tightness and being scratched from the lineup multiple times […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Feeling Better After Being Hit By Pitch

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (forearm) avoided a fracture when he was hit by a pitch in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Seattle Mariners and was feeling better on Thursday. Witt is dealing with a left-forearm contusion and will continue to be evaluated in the coming days. He will take it easy […]

Yahoo Leagues: Best/Worst Fantasy Baseball Values and Cheap/Expensive ADPs

Depending on what site your league is held in will matter in your fantasy baseball drafts. Every site has its own ADP and rankings heading into the draft season. That means a player going in the seventh round of Fantrax drafts might not be going in the seventh round of Yahoo drafts. This is something […]

18 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Hitter Values at Every Position (C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF)

Spring training is also fantasy baseball draft season, and Rotoballer has you covered with deep, thorough coverage of multiple formats and angles throughout the next several weeks. One of the top things everyone is looking for at this time of year is fantasy baseball sleepers. In this post, I'll run down my top hitter sleepers […]

What Is Exit Velocity (EV)? Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our overview of exit velocity (EV) for hitters. This article is a deeper dive into EV, and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball." In this article, we'll explore how EV can be used to predict BABIP and HR/FB using simple terminology anyone can understand. We'll also look […]

Chandler Simpson, Carson Williams Shine In Spring Breakout Win

Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Chandler Simpson and shortstop prospect Carson Williams both put their offensive skills on display in Thursday's 7-5 Spring Breakout win over the Red Sox prospects. Simpson flashed his 80-grade speed on an infield hit to shortstop that he easily beat the throw to first, then swiped his first bag of […]

Boston's Top Three Prospects Homer In First Spring Breakout Game

All three of the Red Sox's top prospects homered in the first game of this year's Spring Breakout series, but they ultimately fell to the Tampa Bay Rays' prospects 7-5. Roman Anthony (1-for-3), Kristian Campbell (1-for-3), and Marcelo Mayer (1-for-3) all hit one home run during the contest, further solidifying their status among the club's best […]

Brice Matthews Among Three Astros Prospects Reassigned On Thursday

The Houston Astros reassigned infielder Brice Matthews, the team's No. 2 prospect, along with catcher Bryan Lavastida and pitcher Brandon Walter to minor league camp on Thursday. The latter two have already made their big league debuts but will return to the farm to provide depth as they work their way back. Matthews has yet […]

Jonathan Ornelas To Begin Season At Triple-A

Texas Rangers infielder Jonathan Ornelas was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday. Ornelas was competing for a depth role in the Texas infield but will begin the campaign at the top level of the minor leagues. Across the past two seasons, Ornelas has appeared in just 26 contests in the major leagues. Last summer, […]

Trevor Story Takes Part In Simulated Game On Thursday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (back) has been out the last few days due to a mild back issue but returned on Thursday to take part in a simulated game in camp against right-hander Walker Buehler, according to MLB.com's Ian Browne. Story has not played in a Grapefruit League game since March 9 due […]

CJ Abrams Back In Thursday's Lineup

As expected, Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (quadriceps) is back in the Grapefruit League lineup on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays after being pulled following a first-inning triple on Wednesday. Abrams is back at the 6 and is batting leadoff after experiencing tightness in both of his quadriceps muscles on Wednesday while rounding the […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Frank Ammirante's 2025 Picks

We're in primetime of fantasy baseball draft season, making it the perfect spot to drop my bold predictions. You'll find 10 of my favorite targets, each with a high ceiling for the 2025 MLB season. Each position will be represented in these 10 bold predictions, including one catcher, one corner infielder, one middle infielder, three […]

Later-Round Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers - Rookies To Stash (2025)

Rookies are a great way to build your fantasy baseball team with some exciting new talent, and there are some exciting young players ready to emerge onto the scene in 2025. Some rookies are being drafted very early in drafts, but others can bring great value late in drafts with one of your last few […]

Colt Emerson, Lazaro Montes Reassigned To Minor-League Camp

On Wednesday, the Seattle Mariners' top two prospects, infielder Colt Emerson (MLB No. 20) and outfielder Lazaro Montes (MLB No. 42), were reassigned to minor-league camp. Emerson was Seattle's first-round pick in 2023 is a .290 hitter thus far in his MiLB career, and carries an elite OBP of .419 with his ability to get […]

J.J. Wetherholt Reassigned To Minor-League Camp

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect J.J. Wetherholt was reassigned to minor-league camp on Wednesday. The Cardinals' 2024 first-round draft pick earned a roster invite this spring but will need more seasoning before returning to the big leagues. The left-handed hitter played just 29 games at Single-A last season but showed well with a .295/.405/.400 slash […]

Amed Rosario Dealing With Minor Knee Injury

Washington Nationals infielder Amed Rosario (knee) was scratched from Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Houston Astros due to a knee injury. However, Rosario told manager Dave Martinez that he could have played if it was a regular season game. The 29-year-old was just being cautious with two weeks until Opening Day. Cayden Wallace took […]

CJ Abrams Pulled On Wednesday But Expected To Return Thursday

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (quadriceps) was pulled from Wednesday's Grapefruit League game early against the Houston Astros after both of his quadriceps muscles tightened up on him during his first-inning triple. "He should be OK," manager Dave Martinez said. The 24-year-old is scheduled to be on the trip to Port Charlotte for Thursday's spring […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative On Bobby Witt Jr.

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (forearm) suffered a left forearm contusion and the X-rays came back negative. Witt was removed from Wednesday's spring training contest after being hit by a pitch. His manager Matt Quatraro noted that the star infield initially lost feeling in his fingers after being struck by the pitch. Fantasy […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Going For X-Rays

According to Anne Rogers of MLB.com, Kansas City Royals infielder Bobby Witt Jr. (hand) will undergo x-rays. Witt was hit by a pitch during Wednesday's spring training contest. Manager Matt Quatraro noted that the superstar infielder initially "lost feeling in his fingers" but eventually came back. Fantasy managers should continue closely monitoring his status as […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Exits Wednesday's Game Early

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (hand, wrist) was forced from Wednesday's Cactus League outing against the Seattle Mariners after being hit by a pitch in his hand/wrist area. Anne Rogers of MLB.com reported the news. The severity of the injury is currently unknown, but the former first-round pick is set to undergo further […]

Chase Meidroth Returns To Cactus League Lineup

Chicago White Sox infield prospect Chase Meidroth (calf) returned to the team's Cactus League lineup on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels and was penciled in at shortstop and in the leadoff spot. Meidroth is back in action for the first time since leaving last Saturday's spring game against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to […]

Trevor Story Day-To-Day, Likely To Return Saturday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that shortstop Trevor Story (back) is day-to-day and will most likely return to the Grapefruit League lineup on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves. As a precaution, the Red Sox scratched the oft-injured Story from the spring lineup on Tuesday due to back tightness. The 32-year-old veteran said he's […]

Luis Rengifo To Hit In Minor-League Game On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (hamstring) is scheduled to get some at-bats in camp on Wednesday in a minor-league game, but he won't play the field or run the bases. Rengifo, who was scratched twice last week from Cactus League games with hamstring tightness, is just trying to get his timing down at this […]

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 […]

Willi Castro The Top Option At 2B For Twins?

The Athletic's Dan Hayes writes that if all of the Minnesota Twins options at second base -- a group that includes Willi Castro, Edouard Julien, Brooks Lee and Mickey Gasper -- are healthy going into the 2025 regular season, the team would likely give the bulk of their plate appearances at the keystone to Castro, […]

Dodgers Option Hyeseong Kim

The Los Angeles Dodgers have optioned infielder Hyeseong Kim to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Kim inked a three-year contract with the Dodgers in the offseason worth $12.5 million. However, he was unable to adjust to major-league pitching during camp and will open the season in the minor leagues to further his development. During his time in […]

Ezequiel Duran May Not Make Opening Day Roster

Texas Rangers infielder Ezequiel Duran may not make the Opening Day roster. According to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, the 25-year-old is on the outside of the current projected roster. Last summer, the infielder appeared in 92 contests in Texas and held a .246/.288/.321 slash line with 11 doubles and three home runs. Under the hood, […]