Richard Fitts, Quinn Priester Could Be Battling For Fifth Rotation Spot

If Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello (shoulder) starts the year on the injured list, right-handers Richard Fitts or Quinn Priester are real possibilities to open the 2025 regular season in the No. 5 starting rotation spot for Boston, according to MLB.com's Ian Browne. Bello could miss his first two turns through the rotation to […]

Rafael Devers Not Ready To Make Spring Debut On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (shoulders) doesn't feel up to speed at the plate during live batting practice sessions and will not make his Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday, according to MLB.com's Ian Browne. Devers has asked manager Alex Cora for a little more time. Although Devers wants to stay at third base […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: AL Central Edition - Later Round Value Picks

With spring training games underway, fantasy baseball draft season will begin to kick into full gear. To get fully prepared for your drafts, be sure to check out each article in this series about fantasy baseball sleepers and draft values in the mid-to-late rounds. In this piece, we will analyze five players -- one from […]

Catcher Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings: March Updates Include Adley Rutschman, Samuel Basallo

Over the years, there has been a rise in offensive production from the catcher position, but not at the level of the old days of Mike Piazza and Pudge Rodriguez. In dynasty leagues, is it worth a high investment in catchers? Find out with our MLB team's catcher dynasty fantasy baseball rankings, updated as of […]

Kristian Campbell Seeing Time In Left Field

Boston Red Sox second base prospect Kristian Campbell has seen opportunities in left field during spring training. The Red Sox are providing their budding star several opportunities to find a spot on the Opening Day roster. Even though the team brought in Alex Bregman through in free agency, the team still views Campbell as an […]

Wilyer Abreu Swinging A Bat, Still Questionable For Opening Day

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (illness) has begun swinging a bat but remains questionable for Opening Day. Abreu is up to "40 swings" and has begun playing catch but manager Alex Cora is not guaranteeing he will be ready in time for the season opener. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during […]

Eric Cross' Top 10 Outfield (OF) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2025 - Part 2 (#11-20)

The outfield position is so loaded that you're getting part two of my dynasty fantasy baseball rankings for this position. In this article below, you'll find my 11th through 20th ranked outfielders (from my overall top 500 dynasty rankings). As mentioned in my top 10 dynasty outfield rankings article -- or Part 1 of this outfield […]

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers List - Nick Mariano's Picks

This premium article is part of our 2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The word "sleeper" may have lost its meaning […]

5 Outfield Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates

Since every team Major League Baseball team features multiple outfielders, it's typically a deep and rich fantasy baseball position. Some of the best batters in fantasy baseball come from the very top of the position rankings, but there are also some great fantasy baseball sleepers and undervalued options to target late in your drafts as […]

Late-Round Fliers and Fantasy Baseball Lotto Tickets: Upside Hitter and Pitcher Value Picks

This premium article is part of our 2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Howdy, RotoBallers! While much gets made about the […]

Stuff+ Standouts - Identifying Fantasy Baseball Sleepers and Pitcher Breakout Candidates

My quest to find the best starting pitching options for fantasy baseball every year is renewed again in 2025! Last year, I began digging into the Stuff+ statistic to locate pitchers with the upside to turn the corner and have a big season. I'm back at it again this year, searching for fantasy baseball sleepers […]

2028 Dynasty Crystal Ball - The Toolshed Podcast (Ep. 378)

Welcome to episode 378 of The Toolshed Podcast with Chris Clegg and Eric Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a fantasy baseball dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCrossMLB) and Chris Clegg (@ChrisCleggMiLB) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB […]

Lucas Giolito To Make Spring Debut On Thursday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (elbow) is expected to make his spring debut on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Giolito is working his way back from an internal brace procedure he underwent which kept him sidelined for the entire 2024 campaign. Giolito has been throwing simulated games during camp and will now […]

Brayan Bello May Not Be Ready For Opening Day

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello (shoulder) may not be ready in time for Opening Day. Manager Alex Cora said, "He's behind. But I think he's been itching to throw for a while, so we took care of him, and hopefully doing that, he can actually not catch up." The manager noted, "We're still […]

Brayan Bello Completes 30-Pitch Bullpen Session

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello (shoulder) completed a successful bullpen session on Friday. Bello threw approximately 30 pitches at "70 to 75 percent intensity." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Bello's status as he battled shoulder inflammation throughout camp. Seeing that he has already begun throwing bullpen sessions should put him in a […]

Masataka Yoshida Making Spring Debut On Sunday

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) is set to make his spring debut on Sunday. Yoshida is expected to serve as a designated hitter. The 31-year-old is still recovering from the surgery he underwent on his right labrum in October. Yoshida will continue to serve as a DH for the time being as […]

Connor Wong Returning On Saturday

Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong (shoulder) is set to make his Grapefruit League debut on Saturday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins. Wong has been dealing with a sore shoulder throughout the early part of camp. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in case he faces a setback. Over the past two seasons, […]

5 Starting Pitcher Busts for 2025 Fantasy Baseball Drafts

Fantasy baseball sleepers and breakouts are all the rage during draft season, but knowing who to avoid can make your life much easier when staring at that never-ending list of names. Fantasy baseball busts are those players who fall short of expectations or are bad values relative to their draft season ADP. I will be […]

Masataka Yoshida Ready To Serve As Designated Hitter

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) is ready to serve as the designated hitter during spring training. The organization has been bringing him along slowly due to his lingering shoulder issues. It's good news that Yoshida is ready to start swinging the bat during games. However, Yoshida is still early in his throwing program […]

Rafael Devers Likely To Be Designated Hitter To Start The Season

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (shoulder) has already said that he wants to stay at third base this season. The assumption was that newly added Alex Bregman would take over third base, which means Devers would become the everyday designated hitter. The coaching staff has been mostly avoiding the issue and saying these […]

Kristian Campbell The Favorite To Start At Second Base

Boston Red Sox rookie infielder Kristian Campbell is reportedly the favorite to start at second base to begin the season. The addition of Alex Bregman has added some uncertainty about who is going to start at second base. There was some speculation that Bregman would shift to second base while Rafael Devers stays at third […]

12 Breakout Hitters For Fantasy Baseball Drafts

The word “breakout” is a polarizing one in fantasy baseball. To some, it is a player that will simply outlive the value you have to pay to draft a player. To others, it is a player who is set to take a big step and be going significantly earlier in fantasy drafts next season.  I […]

Starting Pitcher Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings - February Updates Include Hunter Brown, Shane Baz

Our MLB team at RotoBaller HQ continues to pump out fantasy baseball rankings to get you prepared for drafts. Today we review starting pitching and have you covered with our team's updated dynasty fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings to guide fantasy baseball managers in dynasty leagues. Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Paul Skenes was sensational in rookie […]

Outfield (OF) Fantasy Baseball Draft Values - Later-Round Sleepers, Upside Targets (2025)

Now that our mid-round fantasy baseball draft targets series has been published, it's time to focus on the later rounds and finding more fantasy baseball draft sleepers. The outfield position can get scarce once we get deeper into the draft, especially in leagues that require you to start five of them. Finding those hidden gems […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Jarod Rupp's 2025 Picks

In an attempt to win our fantasy leagues, for months leading up to our drafts, we are taking in as much information as possible, forming thoughts and opinions on what the likeliest outcome for a player is. But sometimes, it's fun to take a break from all of that and think about what's possible, even […]

Marcelo Mayer Homers, Collects Three RBI In Three-Hit Day

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer went 3-for-3 with three RBI in Thursday's 6-5 Grapefruit League win over the Tigers, which included a single, a triple, and his first home run of the spring season. The 22-year-old is now 5-for-11 (.455) in the spring, and although he's a long shot to make the team […]

Points Leagues: 3B Fantasy Baseball Undervalued, Overvalued Picks (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to our series about fantasy baseball points leagues, focusing on third basemen who are undervalued and overvalued based on fantasy baseball ADPs. Be sure to also check out our constantly updated fantasy baseball points rankings. The third base position this year is extremely interesting because only Jose Ramirez is going within the first three rounds of fantasy drafts. However, […]

OF Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings: February Updates Include Jackson Chourio, Wyatt Langford

At RotoBaller HQ, the MLB team continues to churn out updated rankings, and today we are back with more fantasy baseball dynasty league rankings. Today, we focus on the outfield with our MLB team's updated dynasty fantasy baseball outfield rankings that help fantasy managers in start-up or long-time dynasty leagues. Juan Soto is the top-ranked […]

Masataka Yoshida Cleared For Live Batting Practice

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) has been cleared to take live batting practice in camp, according to Mass Live's Christopher Smith. Yoshida needed surgery last October to fix a tear in the labrum in his right shoulder, which is why he's been delayed early in spring training. However, the Red Sox expect […]

Liam Hendriks Looks Good In Spring Debut

Boston Red Sox right-handed reliever Liam Hendriks (elbow) was up to 96 mph on the radar gun in his Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday versus the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays while tossing a scoreless inning. It was Hendriks' first game action since a minor-league rehab appearance last June. The 36-year-old veteran allowed a single and […]