Trent Grisham Held Back By Hamstring Issue

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham (hamstring) is currently behind schedule due to injury, according to manager Aaron Boone. The organization didn't comment on the severity of the issue, so fantasy managers will need to check back for that information. For now, Grisham is day-to-day and will just get a late start to spring training […]

Giancarlo Stanton Currently Behind Schedule

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (elbow) was fantastic during the postseason but is currently behind schedule at the start of spring training. The veteran slugger is currently being held back due to elbow soreness. This doesn't sound like a long-term issue, but the Yankees are also going to be cautious with their veteran slugger. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Mid-Round Outfield (OF) Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Targets in 2025

Welcome officially to the 2025 fantasy baseball season! Fantasy baseball managers are gearing up for another exciting season in MLB, but first we’ll focus on crushing your drafts. Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone is looking to draft players who can provide a great return on value. You can start taking calculated […]

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 […]

Marcus Stroman Won't Pitch In Bullpen

New York Yankees starting pitcher Marcus Stroman told reporters that he won't be pitching out of the bullpen. The two-time All-Star has made it clear that he's a starting pitcher and he has no desire to pitch out of the bullpen for the Yankees. As of right now, Stroman is on the outside looking in […]

Clayton Beeter Moving To Full-Time Relief Role

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, New York Yankees pitching prospect Clayton Beeter is moving to a full-time role out of the bullpen. Beeter, who is considered the No. 19 prospect in the Yankee system on MLB Pipeline and has typically been deployed as a starter in the minor leagues. Yankee pitching […]

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 […]

Holds Leagues: Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitchers To Target For 2025 Drafts

When holds are an additional category in your fantasy league, you must adjust your draft board. When identifying pitchers with the potential to tally holds, you must find teams that are projected to win and have a clearly defined ninth-inning option. This will allow the setup man to consistently be put in high-leverage situations with […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Targeting End Of May

New York Yankees right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga (elbow) said he is targeting an end of May/beginning of June return this year, according to the New York Daily News' Gary Phillips. Loaisiga hasn't been able to escape elbow issues the last two years and tore his right UCL early last year. However, the 30-year-old veteran didn't need […]

Marcus Stroman Hasn't Reported To Camp

New York Yankees right-hander Marcus Stroman has yet to report to spring training. Stroman technically doesn't have to report to camp until Feb. 22, but his absence is noteworthy with the rest of the team's pitchers and catchers having reported. The 33-year-old could be making a statement after the Yankees moved him to the bullpen […]

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 […]

Ben Rice Seeing Work Behind The Plate

According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice worked out with the catching group on Wednesday. Hoch noted that the coaching staff said Rice is in the "backup catcher mix." Rice spent most of his minor league career as a catcher but primarily played first base when he made his […]

JT Brubaker Throws Live BP Session

New York Yankees right-hander JT Brubaker (oblique) was scheduled to throw a live batting practice session at camp on Wednesday. Brubaker had Tommy John surgery in April of 2023 and has not pitched in a big-league game since 2022 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, when he went 3-12 with a 4.69 ERA (3.92 FIP), 1.46 WHIP, […]

Yankees Claim Brent Headrick Off Waivers From Twins

The New York Yankees claimed left-hander Brent Headrick off waivers from the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. Headrick will now head to the American League East and hope to win a roster spot with the Yankees out of spring training. The 27-year-old southpaw made his major-league debut with the Twins in 2023 and had a rough […]

Jake Cousins, Clayton Beeter Dealing With Injuries

New York Yankees right-handers Jake Cousins (forearm) and Clayton Beeter (shoulder) are both dealing with injuries prior to the start of spring training. Cousins is dealing with a forearm strain but could start throwing next week or the week after, according to manager Aaron Boone. The injury has put his status for Opening Day in […]

DJ LeMahieu Healthy Heading Into Spring Training

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that infielder DJ LeMahieu (hip) is healthy entering spring training this year. "DJ is healthy, which is really been the issue for him over the last couple of years. He's had those things that have popped up, that have really zapped his greatness. I'm not going to put […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Fallers and Fades? K-BB% Analysis and 2025 Draft Outlooks

As managers prepare for their 2025 fantasy baseball drafts, we attempt to provide you with articles that offer a reason to draft a player ahead of their ADP, or in some cases, give you a reason to steer clear. This article illuminates a few starting pitchers and why their sudden drop in K-BB% is concerning […]

Eric Cross' Top 10 Catcher (C) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2025

After going through all of my positional prospect rankings last month here on RotoBaller, it's time we shift to the dynasty side with my top-10 positional dynasty rankings entering 2025. As always, we begin the dynasty fantasy baseball rankings series with the catcher position, which is actually in a good spot right now. Many of […]

Jayvien Sandridge Signs Minor-League Deal With Yankees

According to the team, left-handed pitcher Jayvien Sandridge has signed a minor-league contract with the New York Yankees. Sandridge will also be invited to spring training. The 25-year-old has yet to reach the major leagues. Last summer, Sandridge made his Triple-A debut with the El Paso Chihuahuas. Across 39 2/3 innings of relief, the southpaw […]

Yankees Sign Ronaldo Hernandez To Minor-League Contract

According to the team, the New York Yankees have signed catcher Ronaldo Hernandez to a minor-league contract. The 27-year-old has yet to make his MLB debut. Last season, he spent the entire season with the Arizona Diamondbacks, playing with Triple-A Reno. Across 63 games, Hernandez held a strong .311/.357/.507 slash line with 10 doubles, 11 […]

Tyler Matzek Secures Minor-League Deal With Yankees

Free-agent left-hander Tyler Matzek is signing a minor-league deal with the New York Yankees on Monday after he recently impressed scouts in a showcase. The 34-year-old veteran southpaw will head to the American League East after appearing in only 11 games out of the bullpen for the Atlanta Braves in 2024. In his 11 outings […]

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 […]

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 […]

MLB Rookies Who Surged In September - 2025 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers, Draft Values

There were plenty of rookies who made a strong impact in the majors last year. Players like Paul Skenes, Jackson Merrill, and Shota Imanaga were consistent for most of the season. Then, there were players like Jackson Chourio, Luis Gil, and Colton Cowser. All three players had some ups and downs, but they also had […]

Early-Round Fantasy Baseball Busts? Potential Landmines for Drafts (2025)

There's a popular saying in fantasy sports: "You can't win your league with the early draft picks, but you can lose it." To help ensure you're not a victim of that theory, we're going to look at a trio of players being taken in the early rounds who have the potential to hurt your teams. […]

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 […]

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 […]