Zack Gelof To Undergo Further Testing

Athletics infielder Zack Gelof (hand) was pulled out of a game earlier this week after getting hit by a pitch on the right hand. He underwent X-rays that came back negative, so there doesn't appear to be anything seriously wrong with his hand. However, the A's are going to have Gelof undergo further testing because […]

Updated First Base (1B) Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues - March Updates (2025)

Points leagues fantasy baseball content continues to be in high demand, and we are back with more updated rankings. First base can be dicey once the elite tier is off the board. At RotoBaller HQ, we help you navigate through the position with our team's updated fantasy baseball first base rankings and tiers for points […]

Closers, Saves Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 230 Relief Pitchers for Points Leagues - March Updates

At RotoBaller HQ, we continue churning out fantasy baseball content for points leagues and are back with our 2025 fantasy baseball relief pitcher rankings and tiers for points leagues. Closers are not as valuable in points leagues compared to roto leagues, as there are various ways for relievers to accrue points instead of locking down […]

Later-Round Fantasy Baseball Steals Specialists - SB/PA Analysis

In this article, I wanted to take a look at some players who will contribute double-digit steals that are available after pick No. 300. Some are projected to be starters for their clubs when the season begins, others are bench bats or filling in for starters that are expected to return later in the season. […]

7 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Eric Cross' 2025 Picks

In the wise words of Pepper Brooks in Dodgeball, "That's a bold fantasy baseball projection, Cotton; let's see if it pays off for 'em." Okay, Jason Bateman used the word strategy instead of "fantasy baseball projection" but you get the point. As the 2025 domestic opening day inches closer, it's time to have some fun […]

10 League-Winning Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Later-Round Draft Targets (2025)

While "league-winners" is more of a fantasy football term since one player can make an impact on their own -- similar to Brian Thomas Jr. last year -- you can still find late-round players who put your team over the top in fantasy baseball. On this page, the focus is either on hitters who can […]

ESPN Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Welcome to our 2025 ESPN fantasy baseball rankings for points leagues. These rankings are specifically geared towards ESPN leagues, and specific ESPN scoring settings in points leagues that are different from other platforms. RotoBaller strives to be the worldwide leader in fantasy baseball points leagues coverage, offering Overall Fantasy Baseball Points Rankings that are an […]

Yahoo Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Welcome to our 2025 Yahoo fantasy baseball rankings for points leagues. These rankings are specifically geared towards Yahoo leagues and specific Yahoo scoring settings in points leagues that are different from other platforms. RotoBaller has points players covered with our continuous fantasy baseball points leagues coverage, including our industry-wide Overall Fantasy Baseball Points Rankings, which […]

CBS Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings (2025)

Welcome to our 2025 CBS fantasy baseball rankings for points leagues. These rankings are specifically geared toward CBS leagues and specific CBS scoring settings in points leagues that are different from other platforms. Our fantasy baseball points leagues coverage at RotoBaller starts with our Overall Fantasy Baseball Points Rankings for the industry, which are an aggregate […]

Fantrax Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Welcome to our 2025 Fantrax fantasy baseball rankings for points leagues. These rankings are specifically geared towards Fantrax leagues, and specific Fantrax scoring settings in points leagues that are different from other platforms. RotoBaller strives to be the worldwide leader in fantasy baseball points leagues coverage, offering Overall Fantasy Baseball Points Rankings that are an […]

NFBC Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Welcome to our 2025 NFBC fantasy baseball rankings for points leagues. These rankings are specifically geared towards NFBC leagues and specific NFBC scoring settings in points leagues that are different from other platforms. RotoBaller leads the league in fantasy baseball points leagues coverage, starting with Overall Fantasy Baseball Points Rankings, which are an aggregate of […]

Yahoo Fantasy Baseball Rankings Analysis - Draft Values and ADP Advantages (2025)

NFBC is the platform folks use when feeling the itch to draft in December or January for the upcoming fantasy baseball season. We are now in prime drafting territory for every format and every provider, especially those that host home leagues. That includes Yahoo, which specializes in the head-to-head categories format (though also offers points […]

Top 150 Outfield (OF) Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues - March Updates (2025)

Opening Day is rapidly approaching as we are less than a week away from the start of the 2025 MLB season. Popularity in fantasy baseball points leagues continues to rise. At Rotoballer HQ, we have been providing rankings for all formats, especially points. Today, we focus on the outfield position with our updated 2025 fantasy […]

CJ Alexander Optioned To Triple-A

The Athletics optioned third baseman CJ Alexander to Triple-A Las Vegas. Alexander was competing for a depth role in the infield but will instead begin his 2025 campaign in the minor leagues. Last summer, Alexander made his MLB debut and tallied one hit across four games with the Kansas City Royals. Through 20 games in […]

4 Second Base Fantasy Baseball Draft Values - Discounted Picks With Upside

Second base is one of the shallowest positions for elite talent, with Ketel Marte as the only player going within the first 30 picks. Jose Altuve, Ozzie Albies, Marcus Semien, Jordan Westburg, and Matt McLain round out the other higher-end options who are being drafted in the first eight rounds. However, the position makes up […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative For Zack Gelof

X-rays have come back negative for Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof (hand) after he was it by a pitch on his right hand in a Cactus League game on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Gelof is dealing with a little bit of swelling on his hand, though, so he'll be held back from baseball activities […]

Michel Otanez Will Begin The Season On The Injured List

Athletics right-handed pitcher Michel Otanez (shoulder) will go through a 10-day shutdown period and is expected to open the season on the injured list. Otanez has been dealing with a right shoulder impingement and will miss at least the first few weeks of the regular season. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the 27-year-old as […]

Dylan Crews, Kristian Campbell, Jasson Dominguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Draft Values

Rookies don't always pay off their price tag in redraft leagues, but some prospects are teeming with so much upside that they are worth drafting in case they bust out in a big way. Dylan Crews, Kristian Campbell, and Jasson Dominguez are all interesting fantasy baseball prospects this year, but which of these three are […]

Underdog Hitter Targets and Sleepers - Fantasy Baseball Values for Best Ball (2025)

Best Ball continues to earn more and more of the fantasy market share because it checks all the millennial boxes in this age of instant gratification. The lobbies fill fast, drafts happen even faster, and there's zero in-season management. That's right — no trades, adds, waivers, or FAAB. Even the scoring is done automatically by […]

Undervalued and Overvalued Fantasy Baseball Catchers - Targets and Avoids at ADP

Hello, RotoBallers! Today, we will look at five catchers to either draft or avoid in fantasy baseball drafts based on their ADP and current market value. In this piece, we will analyze the current average draft position (ADP) and identify which catchers we should target or avoid at their current draft position. While fantasy players […]

Last But Not Least! Fifth Starters With Upside - Fantasy Baseball Sleepers for 2025

One interesting way to judge MLB teams would be by the quality of their fifth starter. The best teams usually have depth in their starting rotation and might have a guy in their fifth slot who could be the second or third-best pitcher on a lesser team's staff. Fifth starters are diverse, from rookies trying […]

Top 150 Relief Pitchers - Saves+Holds Fantasy Baseball Rankings (SV+HLD) for 2025

Welcome to our Top 150 Saves+Holds fantasy baseball rankings for relief pitchers and the 2025 season. We already looked at the Top 750 Saves+Holds Rankings, incorporating all positions to see where the relievers fit in -- but today we're focusing just on the RPs, along with some analysis. Traditional fantasy baseball bullpen content usually orbits […]

Osvaldo Bido Wins Rotation Spot

Athletics starting pitcher Osvaldo Bido has officially won a spot in the rotation, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. He's struggled this spring but is coming off a surprisingly promising 2024. He posted a 3.41 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with 63 strikeouts in 63.1 innings for the Pirates. His underlying metrics looked even better, with […]

Zack Gelof To Undergo X-Rays

Athletics infielder Zack Gelof (hand) was removed early during Wednesday's spring training contest. Gelof was taken out of the contest after getting hit by a pitch on the hand. A's manager Mark Kotsay believes Gelof will be fine and said he was removed for precautionary reasons. However, the A's will have Gelof undergo X-rays to […]

Joey Estes Will Begin Season In Rotation

Athletics right-handed pitcher Joey Estes will begin the season in the starting rotation. Estes was competing alongside Mitch Spence for the final spot in the rotation. Estes has held a 4.63 ERA during camp with a 1.20 WHIP across 11 2/3 innings. He tallied eight punchouts and served up only one free pass. During 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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Jacob Wilson Belts Two Home Runs, Collects Five RBI On Monday

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson popped a pair of home runs in a 2-for-3 day at the plate in Monday's 7-6 Cactus League win over the Mariners. They were the 22-year-old's third and fourth home runs of the spring, and the five RBI he collected brings the total to 12 through 15 games. The former 2023 […]