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 […]

Alex Vesia Secures His First Save In 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia shut the door on the Cubs in a 6-3 win on Wednesday. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning where he allowed one walk, one hit, and struck out one. The bulk of the save chances in 2025 figure to go to Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates, but Vesia should […]

Tommy Edman Launches Solo Shot

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Tommy Edman hit his first homer of the year in the Dodgers 6-3 win over the Cubs on Wednesday in Tokyo, Japan. It's certainly a good start to the season for the infielder, who also logged an RBI single in the first game of the Tokyo Series on Tuesday. He […]

Two-Catcher Leagues: Fantasy Baseball Draft Values To Outperform ADPs

Two-catcher leagues completely change the strategy and outlook on the weakest position in fantasy baseball. In leagues requiring only one catcher, it's a viable strategy to punt the position and stream the best matchups off the waiver wire all season long to try to catch guys while they are hot. However, in two-catcher leagues, you […]

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 […]

Matt Shaw Added To Major-League Roster

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw was officially added to the Cubs' 40-man roster and 26-man roster prior to the club's first game in Tokyo, Japan. This doesn't come as a shock, as the team announced last week that he would be making the Opening Day roster. Shaw is one of the game's top prospects, […]

Randal Grichuk Leaves Game With Ankle Soreness

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Randall Grichuk (ankle) exited Monday's game with left-ankle soreness. Luckily, nothing is alarming and it's just something to monitor, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Grichuk is set to get part-time playing time in the outfield and as the designated hitter as part of a part-time platoon in 2025. He was productive in […]

Clayton Kershaw, Tony Gonsolin, Michael Kopech Placed On 15-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers Clayton Kershaw (toe), Tony Gonsolin (back), and Michael Kopech (shoulder) were all placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday night. These were part of a flourish of roster moves the Dodgers made prior to their opening game in Tokyo, Japan. None of these moves came as a surprise, as these […]

Angel Perdomo Traded To The Angels

Relief pitcher Angel Perdomo was traded from the Atlanta Braves to the Los Angeles Angels on Monday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. He has looked good this spring and figures to slot into a spot in the Angels' bullpen. The lefty missed all of 2024 while recovering from […]

Spencer Strider Shines In First Spring Training Start

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (elbow) made his long-awaited spring debut on Monday, tossing 2 2/3 perfect innings while striking out six. Although the competition he faced wasn't the toughest, it was encouraging to see his pitches at work following the injury. His fastball topped out at 98 mph and his breaking balls looked […]

$1 Auction Draft Sleepers for Fantasy Baseball: Later-Round Steals (2025)

The beauty of fantasy baseball auction drafts is that you can go in with a specific plan or players to target. Whether it's general strategy tips, mid-range values, or $1 bargains, we have it all covered in our fantasy baseball auction draft series. A popular strategy in auctions is to take a stars and scrubs […]

Outfielders for OBP Leagues - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Targets

One of the most common alterations to the standard 5x5 Roto scoring categories is replacing batting average with on-base percentage. It may seem like a minor change, but there are some players who see a massive boost in value under this new format. One way to find these types of players is to use ATC […]