Walker Buehler Throws First Bullpen

According to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic, Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler threw his first bullpen session on Saturday. McCaffrey noted that manager Alex Cora was "pleased" with Buehler's first session. During the 2024 season, the 30-year-old held a 5.38 ERA and a 1.55 WHIP across 75 1/3 innings of work. He generated […]

Alex Bregman Goes Through First Workout

According to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic, third baseman Alex Bregman went through his first workout as a member of the Boston Red Sox. The third baseman took part in batting practice and fielding drills. Manager Alex Cora noted that Bregman is a Gold Glove third baseman and could be a "Gold Glove second baseman" if […]

Points Leagues: 2B Fantasy Baseball Values, Fades for 2025 Drafts - Undervalued, Overvalued Picks

Welcome RotoBallers to our series about fantasy baseball points leagues, focusing on second basemen who are undervalued and overvalued based on fantasy baseball ADPs. Fantasy baseball owners will have a hard time managing the second base position in 2025. There are only a few elite options at the position this season, and the rest are […]

Alex Bregman Will See Opportunities Across The Infield

According to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, Boston Red Sox infielder Alex Bregman will see opportunities at several positions in the infield. Cotillo noted that Bregman has already begun to see work at second base and shortstop during his first day of camp. Cotillo noted that the original assumption was that Bregman was viewed as the […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Sleepers: Mid-To-Late Round Draft Targets (2025)

It’s a new year, football titles have been won, and pitchers and catchers will report to Spring Training shortly. It’s time to get into fantasy baseball mode. Some of us fanatics — or obsessive fantasy gamers if you aren’t feeling charitable — have been drafting for 2025 since November (ok, maybe even October, but keep […]

Overvalued Fantasy Baseball ADPs - Players To Consider Avoiding in 2025 Drafts

Fantasy baseball players shouldn't wait until the weeks before their draft to prepare. Winning preparation starts in the offseason. It's understandable to take a break, but hopefully not for too long. Participating in and seeing external results of early offseason mock drafts -- or the industry pundits who gather for regulation leagues that start the […]

Kutter Crawford Not Ruling Out Knee Surgery

According to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic, Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Kutter Crawford (knee) is dealing with knee soreness. Crawford noted that he first injured this knee during his third start of last season but was able to play through it. However, this was a reason why his velocity dipped at times. His knee […]

Brayan Bello Expected To Start Throwing On Sunday

According to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic, Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello (shoulder) is expected to resume throwing on Sunday. Bello did not throw this week after feeling soreness in his shoulder. Bello also underwent imaging, but the results came back clear. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status once he resumes throwing […]

2025 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft - RotoBaller Staff's Favorite Picks and Roster Strategies

Mock drafts are an excellent draft-prep tool that simulates the feeling of being in the draft room. In a mock draft, you can test different strategies and experience the ebbs and flows of a fantasy draft. You can put your rankings to the test and see where your must-have players are being drafted.  However, not […]

Kutter Crawford Behind Due To Knee Soreness

Mass Live's Christ Cotillo reports that Boston Red Sox right-hander Kutter Crawford (knee) is a bit behind the other pitchers in spring training due to patellar-tendon soreness in his knee. However, Crawford is not being ruled out for Opening Day in late March. The 28-year-old might not pitch in Grapefruit League games right away as […]

Brayan Bello Dealing With Minor Shoulder Soreness

Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello (shoulder) was shut down earlier in the week for a couple of days due to shoulder soreness, but manager Alex Cora said it's nothing to be alarmed about, and Bello is scheduled to get back to his throwing program on Sunday or Monday. It's something to watch in spring […]

Marcelo Mayer Takes Batting Practice On Thursday

According to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com, Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer (back) was able to take batting practice on Thursday. This is a great sign, as Mayer ended the 2024 campaign on the injured list due to a lumbar strain. Mayer was also able to begin baseball activities in the offseason. Seeing him […]

2025 Fantasy Baseball Hitter Values for Steals - September Speed Surgers

With the rule changes in 2023, MLB teams as a whole and certain players in particular have been more apt to swipe a bag. Here, we'll take an in-depth look at three hitters who took a step forward in their speed numbers in September, hoping to provide us with a glimpse of what 2025 could […]

Alex Bregman Expected To Play Second Base

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, newly acquired third baseman Alex Bregman is expected to play second base with the Boston Red Sox. On Wednesday evening, the Boston Red Sox signed the two-time World Series champion to a three-year $120 million contract. While Bregman has played at the hot corner throughout his career, sources indicate […]

OBP Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Tiers: On-Base Percentage Leagues (2025)

It's rankings season here at RotoBaller HQ, and we're back with more 2025 fantasy baseball rankings to help prepare you for your drafts. In this article you'll see our 2025 OBP Fantasy Baseball Rankings for on-base percentage (OBP) leagues. These OBP rankings include hitters and pitchers for the top 750 players (across all positions). These […]

Alex Bregman Signs Three-Year Deal With Boston

According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman is signing a three-year, $120 million contract with the Boston Red Sox. The contract includes opt-outs after each season. Bregman was viewed as the clear top bat remaining on the open market. Throughout the offseason, the former two-time World Series champion had several […]

Garrett Whitlock Hits 95 MPH During Live BP Session

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (elbow) averaged 95 mph during his live batting practice session at camp on Tuesday and said that he feels "super healthy" and expects to have a normal spring training. Whitlock is nine months removed from having an internal-brace procedure on his right elbow but is a full-go this spring […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts Who Will Improve in 2025

Everyone's scanning for a breakout pitcher in their drafts. Wins are often decided at the margins, but it helped in 2024 when the guys on the margins at the beginning of the season were Reynaldo Lopez. Going into 2025, we shouldn't simply forget those that already had their breakout seasons. While many of those pitchers […]

Vaughn Grissom Adds Muscle

Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said on Tuesday that the team has been very happy with infielder Vaughn Grissom, who gained 20 pounds of muscle during the offseason. Grissom was expected to be Boston's primary second baseman at this time last year, but groin and hamstring injuries limited him to just 31 […]

Red Sox Open To Closer Committee

Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said on Tuesday that the team is open to using a closer committee during the 2025 season. When asked if anyone besides lefty Aroldis Chapman and righty Liam Hendriks are closer candidates, manager Alex Cora mentioned right-hander Garrett Whitlock (elbow). The Red Sox had 20 different pitchers […]

Garrett Whitlock To Face Hitters On Tuesday

The Boston Globe's Peter Abraham reports that Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (elbow) will face live hitters on Tuesday. Despite having an internal-brace procedure on his right elbow last May Whitlock will have a normal spring training. The main reason the 28-year-old should be ready to go for Opening Day in 2025 is the […]

Eric Cross' Top 10 First Base (1B) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2025

The Super Bowl and football season are in the rearview mirror, which prompted the annual "It's baseball season" tweets to fill up my timeline. But in the dynasty fantasy baseball world, it's always baseball season! I'll be continuing my positional dynasty fantasy baseball rankings series today with the first base position, which is loaded at […]

What Are ATC Projections? Overview, Uses and Unique Features for Fantasy Baseball

As someone who has played fantasy football for a lengthier period than baseball -- the roster size, league depth, and categorical balance still remains challenging in fantasy baseball. The player pool becomes difficult to master and understand, especially as the league and roster size grows. Thankfully, projection systems help give us a baseline of numbers […]

Top Second Base (2B) Fantasy Baseball Prospects - 2025 Draft Sleepers and Rookie Targets

It is time to begin prep for the 2025 fantasy baseball season. We here at RotoBaller are here to help as always, and today we're looking at top 2B prospects and call-ups that can make fantasy impacts this year! Fantasy baseball prospects can play a significant role in helping your redraft teams win. They are […]

Starting Pitchers Who Changed Teams - Fantasy Baseball Outlooks and 2025 Draft Targets

It has been a busy hot stove of an offseason this winter. Juan Soto was understandably the darling free agent who garnered all of the media attention until he signed with the Mets. Since then, numerous other high-profile names have seen a change in scenery via the trade market or free agency. Starting pitchers, as […]

Starting Pitcher (SP) Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues - February Updates (2025)

Fantasy baseball points leagues are becoming increasingly popular, and the setup closely resembles fantasy football. We published our roto league positional rankings series, and now it's time to focus on points leagues. Today, we focus on pitchers with our 2025 fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings and tiers for points leagues. Pitching is almost always at […]

Bounceback Hitters: Fantasy Baseball ADP Values for Infielders (2025)

The long winter is almost over, and fantasy baseball draft season is kicking into high gear. The month of February is the first big draft month for most, especially with the end of football after the Super Bowl. So whether or not you already have been drafting/prepping or are beginning now, RotoBaller has you covered […]

Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher ADP Report - Draft Targets and Avoids (2025)

It is hard to believe February is already here. In just a few weeks, pitchers and catchers will report, and not long after that, spring training will officially be underway. Those preparations for the 2025 MLB season coincide with fantasy baseball’s main drafting period, so now is the time to do some research before our […]

Closers, Saves, Relief Pitcher (RP) Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues - February Updates (2025)

Starting pitching is a premium in points leagues, but plenty of relievers can accumulate saves and generate a ton of points. We break it all down for you with our 2025 fantasy baseball closers, saves, relief pitcher rankings and tiers for points leagues and H2H points leagues. Closers are more sought after in standard 5x5 […]

Catcher (C) Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues - February Updates (2025)

The countdown to Opening Day is on, and we are back with more fantasy baseball points league rankings. Today, we review the catcher position and break down the ranks and tiers with our 2025 fantasy baseball catcher rankings for points and H2H points leagues. We have been breaking down every position to help fantasy managers […]