Tyler Matzek To Throw Bullpen Session On Thursday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Tyler Matzek (oblique) is scheduled to take the mound for a bullpen session on Thursday. Matzek has been dealing with an oblique strain since early in camp. He has resumed his throwing program, but could see begin the regular season on the injured list. The southpaw is likely going to […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters and Pitchers - American League Edition

Fantasy baseball managers are always looking for the next breakout in their drafts. Normally fantasy baseball breakouts are relatively young and have just begun to scratch the surface of their professional careers. While some have flashed elite upside at the major league level, others have yet to make their MLB debut. More importantly, these players […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Elliott Baas's 2025 Picks

Howdy RotoBallers! It's draft season, and fortune favors the bold, so let's get spicy with 10 bold predictions for the 2025 MLB season. These predictions are long shots that may not come to fruition, but there are enough breadcrumbs in the numbers to suggest these players have another level in them for 2025. I decided […]

Clarke Schmidt Won't Be Built Up For Full Workload For Start Of Season

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has admitted that right-hander Clarke Schmidt (shoulder) won't be built up to 75-80 pitches for the beginning of the 2025 regular season. The Yankees will likely be cautious with Schmidt early on, which could open the door for both veteran Carlos Carrasco and prospect Will Warren to begin the […]

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

For fantasy managers looking for a consensus SP rankings list for points leagues, we've got you covered with our updated 2025 fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings and tiers for points leagues and H2H points leagues. Spring training is soon coming to an end, and the heart of the fantasy baseball draft season is here. In […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report - Spring Training Updates for Royce Lewis, Zach Neto, Daulton Varsho, Giancarlo Stanton, Brandon Nimmo, more

Spring training is well underway as we move forward to Opening Day. With the season opening overseas in about a week, team rosters are taking form, as are the winners of position battles on certain teams. One aspect that is just as true midseason as it is now is the effect of injuries on teams' […]

Clarke Schmidt To Throw Live Batting Practice On Thursday

The plan right now is for New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt (shoulder) to throw live batting practice in camp on Thursday, according to manager Aaron Boone. The skipper said on YES Network that Schmidt could be ready on Opening Day next Thursday, but that he "obviously wouldn't be built up" in terms of his […]

Paul Goldschmidt Expected To Return Later This Week

The New York Yankees will give first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (back) as much time as he needs, but manager Aaron Boone expects him to return to a Grapefruit League game on Thursday or Friday. A sore back caused Goldschmidt to be pulled early from Monday's spring training game against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays, but […]

First Base Fantasy Baseball Bust Candidates - Avoid In 2025 Drafts?

The first base position is very top-heavy in 2025. In NFBC drafts, three first basemen consistently go within the two rounds, with three more going before the 50th pick. However, following this top group of proven studs, several options later in the draft have begun to become popular targets but have glaring concerns. Is it […]

What Is Barrel Rate and Brls/BBE? Fantasy Baseball Sabermetrics Glossary and Definitions

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our overview of Barrels for fantasy baseball. This article is a deeper dive into MLB advanced stat called "Barrels" and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball." In this article, we'll define Barrels in layman's terms and discover how great they are for hitters. We'll also explore how […]

Identifying Elite Fantasy Baseball Pitchers for Drafts - Plate Discipline Metrics Studs

One of the reasons I love fantasy baseball so much is that it allows me to crunch numbers and data more than other sports. Baseball is such a stat-driven sport and there's no shortage of statistics to examine, especially now in the days of Statcast, PitchFX, and Stuff+. For my final deep stat dive of […]

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 […]

Clarke Schmidt Could Start On Wednesday

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt (shoulder) said he feels good a day after throwing a 24-pitch bullpen session in camp. Although nothing has been announced, Schmidt could return to the mound and start Wednesday's Grapefruit League contest versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Schmidt noted on Tuesday that he wouldn't be throwing bullpens if he was […]

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 […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers and Draft Values - Outfield Gems to Know

Outfield is a unique position in fantasy baseball since every MLB team plays multiple outfielders in every game. Fantasy baseball leagues treat the outfield spot very differently than every other position as a result, and you need a unique strategy on how to build your roster at that position. One useful strategy is often to […]

Top 50 Catcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Roto Leagues - March Updates

At RotoBaller HQ, we are providing fantasy baseball content and updated rankings up until Opening Day. Our freshly-updated rankings series continues with our latest 2025 fantasy baseball catcher rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 category mixed leagues). Catchers are not as weak in fantasy as in years past, but fantasy managers should prioritize the […]

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, […]

Ben Rice Showing Power In Camp

New York Yankees first baseman/catcher Ben Rice has been showcasing his power during camp. Through 14 contests in the Grapefruit League, the former 12th-round selection has gone deep four times and held a .279/.340/.558 slash line. He has tallied eight RBI and held a 4:13 BB:K ratio. The 26-year-old made his MLB debut last summer […]

Jake Cousins Throwing At 90 Feet

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said on Monday that right-handed reliever Jake Cousins (forearm) is throwing out to 90 feet at camp. Cousins suffered a right-forearm strain early in spring training, which has kept him from pitching in any games. While the 30-year-old veteran is making progress, there's just not enough time for him […]

DJ LeMahieu Has Been Hitting

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) is "moving the needle" in his recovery from a left-calf strain and has been hitting in camp. LeMahieu suffered the calf injury over two weeks ago, and while he appears to be improving, it's likely that he'll start the 2025 regular season on […]

Paul Goldschmidt Pulled On Monday With Back Soreness

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (back) was pulled from Monday's Grapefruit League game early against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays with back soreness, according to The Athletic's Chris Kirschner. Goldschmidt told reporters that he's been dealing with a sore back for a few days and he's not concerned about missing Opening Day next […]

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 […]

Studs Worth the Cost - Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Strategy and Picks (2025)

In the auction draft format, fantasy baseball managers are not bound by the rules and structure of the snake draft. Given the freedom afforded by the format, you may feel antsy towards spending too much on the big names. Of course, it is often making the right decisions with the big names that set your […]

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 […]

Clarke Schmidt Feels "Great" After Bullpen, Still Hoping To Pitch April 3

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt (shoulder) said he felt "great" after throwing a 24-pitch bullpen session on Monday in camp while throwing all of his pitches. Schmidt added that he "wouldn't be throwing" if something major was wrong and still thinks that he'll be able to make his regular-season debut on April 3 against […]

Giancarlo Stanton Doing More

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf, elbows) is doing more in camp, but the skipper didn't exactly specify what that entails. In addition to tennis elbow in both of his arms that is considered severe, Stanton also recently came down with a mild calf injury. Although the 35-year-old […]

Carlos Carrasco Likely To Earn Rotation Spot

With the way New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has raved about veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco's swing-and-miss stuff in camp, indications are that Carrasco is likely to open the regular season in the team's starting rotation, according to YES Network's Jack Curry. The 37-year-old has an opt-out on March 22, but Curry thinks Carrasco will […]

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 […]