Eric Cross' Top 10 Shortstop (SS) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2025

We've reached the last infield position in my positional dynasty fantasy baseball rankings series today with the always exciting shortstop position. This position is as loaded as ever. The top eight names below are all inside my top 40 overall in my dynasty rankings, and the other three are all inside my top 100. Yes, your […]

Chandler Simpson Showing Speed In Grapefruit League

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Chandler Simpson has already begun to showcase his speed in the Grapefruit League. Through four games, the young infielder has swiped two bags and tallied four hits. Through 110 games in the minor leagues last season, Simpson swiped an incredible 104 bases. He opened the season at High-A, where he […]

Jordan Lawlar Cranks First Cactus League Home Run Of 2025

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar blasted his first home run of the spring in Wednesday's 7-1 Cactus League win over the Brewers. The two-run home run was the only hit of the day for the 22-year-old, who is now 2-for-8 this spring. While it is always a welcome sight when your players perform well, […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Working To Be More Efficient On The Bases

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. had an incredible 2024 season that resulted in him being the runner-up for the American League MVP award, but he wants to be more efficient as a baserunner in 2025. "I'm one of the fastest guys in the league, so I shouldn't be getting thrown out the way […]

11 Sleeper Hitters and Pitchers for Fantasy Baseball

The term "sleeper" has become a bit overused in fantasy baseball. Too often I see players who go earlier in drafts categorized as a sleeper, but you won't find that in this article. I'm digging deeper to bring you my fantasy baseball sleepers. In this article, you will find a mix of hitters and pitchers, […]

SS Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings: February Updates Include Elly De La Cruz, Bo Bichette

Welcome back RotoBallers, as we continue our dynasty fantasy baseball position rankings article series. Below, you can find our MLB team's updated dynasty fantasy baseball shortstop rankings and analysis. Shortstop has Bobby Witt Jr. as the No. 1 overall player for dynasty leagues and other very exciting top fantasy options such as Elly De La […]

Nick Madrigal Placed On 60-Day Injured List

The New York Mets have placed second baseman Nick Madrigal (shoulder) on the 60-day injured list. This transaction opened a spot on the roster for outfielder Alexander Canario, who the team acquired in a trade from the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Madrigal suffered a fractured shoulder during Sunday's spring training contest. He was initially diagnosed […]

Later-Round Values for Runs - Fantasy Baseball Category Boosters

If you target power-hitting early in your fantasy baseball drafts, you may be near the bottom in run projections, as most of the players bat in the heart of a lineup and not near the top. Many of these sluggers are responsible for bringing in runs and not scoring them. However, several options are going […]

Tyler Fitzgerald Fully Cleared From Back Injury

San Francisco Giants infielder/outfielder Tyler Fitzgerald (back) has been cleared to participate fully in baseball activities and is expected to play in games during the weekend. Fitzgerald has been limited with a lower-back injury during the early part of camp. However, seeing him return to full activities suggests he will not face any restrictions by […]

J.J. Wetherholt Blasts First Spring Home Run In Two-Hit Day

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect J.J. Wetherholt collected a pair of hits in his first three spring at-bats on Sunday, with one of them being an opposite-field, three-run home run. The left-handed slugger was the seventh overall pick in last year's draft and held his own during his first taste of pro ball. The West […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Hitter Prospects for Dynasty Leagues (2025)

Many know the names of the top fantasy baseball prospects in baseball, but who are they, and what do they bring to the table from a skillset perspective? Today's we'll dig into the top hitter prospects. Welcome to the 2025 fantasy baseball season, RotoBallers! It is time to lock in and get ready for drafts […]

Later-Round Values for Batting Average - Fantasy Baseball AVG Specialists

When chasing elite power early in your draft, you are likely sacrificing your batting average production. These hitters could provide you with high power upside, but, in turn, can you put you at the bottom in batting average. However, there are several hitters going late in drafts that can help offset these power hitters and […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings - Eric Cross' Top 100 Dynasty Prospects (February 2025 Updates)

Do you smell that? That sweet smell in the air is the smell of baseball being back in our lives and spring training games underway. It's a glorious time of year, isn't it? That was a rhetorical question because, of course, the answer is a resounding yes. I'm always making updates to my fantasy baseball […]

Colson Montgomery Goes Deep In Spring Debut

Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery went 1-for-2 with a two-run shot during his spring debut on Saturday afternoon. He struck out in his other at-bat. Montgomery is considered the No. 39 best prospect in the sport on MLB Pipeline. Montgomery was selected with the 22nd overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft out […]

Luisangel Acuna Set For Expanded Role

New York Mets infield prospect Luisangel Acuna is expected to have a more significant role with second baseman Nick Madrigal (shoulder) sidelined. Madrigal suffered a dislocated shoulder during Sunday's spring training contest and could miss the start of the regular season. This now opens the door for Acuna to compete for a spot on the […]

Points Leagues: SS Fantasy Baseball Values, Fades for 2025 Drafts - Undervalued, Overvalued Picks

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our series about fantasy baseball points leagues, focusing on shortstops who are undervalued and overvalued based on fantasy baseball ADPs. The shortstop position is deeper than ever entering the 2025 fantasy baseball season. Bobby Witt Jr., Gunnar Henderson, Mookie Betts, Francisco Lindor, and Elly De La Cruz are all going within the first two rounds of drafts. Then, shortstops […]

Nick Madrigal Suffers Dislocated Shoulder

New York Mets second baseman Nick Madrigal (shoulder) sustained a dislocated shoulder during Sunday's spring training contest. Madrigal received the starting nod at shortstop in this contest but was pulled from the game in the opening frame after charging a ground ball. The team is waiting on the MRI results to determine the severity of […]

Tyler Fitzgerald Nearing Spring Debut

San Francisco Giants infielder/outfielder Tyler Fitzgerald (back) is nearing his spring debut. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reported that the 27-year-old is expected to see game action later this week/weekend. Fitzgerald has been limited during the early part of camp due to a back injury. However, seeing that he is nearing his spring […]

Hyeseong Kim To See Work In Center Field

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Hyeseong Kim is expected to see work in center field during spring training. Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic noted that Kim would also continue to see opportunities at second base and shortstop. The team views Kim's speed as a potential positive in center field. He would also provide them with a […]

Masyn Winn In Leadoff Spot

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn is in the leadoff spot on Saturday afternoon when the Cardinals face the Miami Marlins. There are several full-time players in the St. Louis lineup this afternoon, which suggests Winn may be viewed as the leadoff bat in the early part of the season. Last summer, Winn spent most […]

Bo Bichette Leading Off In Spring Training Opener

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is batting at the top of the lineup in their first spring training contest on Saturday afternoon. Bichette was typically slotted in the three or four holes during the 2024 season but saw nine opportunities in the top spot. The 26-year-old had the worst season of his six-year MLB […]

Mid-Round Shortstop (SS) Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Targets in 2025

Baseball is back! It's an exciting time for baseball as Opening Day is less than a month away, and spring training games are being played. At RotoBaller HQ, we have been producing high-quality fantasy baseball content and are back with more mid-round targets for your upcoming drafts. Today, we review the shortstop position. Shortstop is […]

Cole Young Likely To Begin At Triple-A

MLB.com's Michael Avallone writes that Seattle Mariners shortstop/second baseman Cole Young will likely begin the 2025 season at Triple-A Tacoma. The team's first-round pick in 2022 took a step back from his breakout season in 2023 but did spend the entire season at Double-A Arkansas at just 21 years old in 2024. He slashed .271/.369/.390 […]

Ernie Clement Expected To Open The Year At Third Base

MLB.com's Keegan Matheson expects Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement to open the year as the starting third baseman. However, once the season gets underway, Matheson thinks the Blue Jays could play the hot hand at the position, which could also mean plenty of Will Wagner, especially if the Jays are looking to inject more […]

CJ Abrams To Stick In Leadoff Spot

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams will remain the team's leadoff hitter in 2025, according to manager Dave Martinez. Abrams held the top spot in the batting order from July of 2023 until August of last year and hit .252/.318/.441 with 111 runs scored, 35 doubles, nine triples, 28 homers, 89 RBI and 56 stolen bases. […]

Joey Ortiz To Start At Shortstop In Cactus League Opener

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Joey Ortiz is penciled in to start at shortstop and hit sixth in the team's Cactus League opener on Saturday against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds. Fantasy managers should take Milwaukee's first spring lineup with a grain of salt, but it's interesting that Ortiz will make the start at the 6 in the […]

Miguel Rojas Making Cactus League Debut On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas (hernia) is making his Cactus League debut on Friday against the Chicago Cubs and is starting at third base and batting sixth in the lineup. Rojas was a bit behind the other position players at the start of camp after undergoing sports-hernia surgery in the offseason, but he's back […]

Overvalued Fantasy Baseball Hitters To Avoid Drafting In 2025 (AL Edition)

Running the same old league formats can get a little boring sometimes, but a fun way to spice them up is by opting for an AL-only league. In these formats, the player pool comprises only players on American League teams. This league format can be a lot of fun, but also anxiety-inducing when you learn […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets (C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS) - Infielders To Prioritize for 2025

In this piece, I will identify some of my top fantasy baseball draft targets at each infield position (catcher, first base, second base, shortstop, and third base) and why you should highlight them on your draft board. In my analysis I will explain why each player is a strong choice at their current ADP, provided […]

Tyler Fitzgerald Resumes Baseball Activities

San Francisco Giants middle infielder Tyler Fitzgerald (back) is set to resume baseball activities at spring training on Thursday. Fitzgerald has been dealing with a lower-back injury early in spring training, but it's not considered very serious. The 27-year-old might be delayed in playing in Cactus League games initially, but he should be ready well […]