Ian Happ Smashes A Home Run On Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ delivered two big hits in Thursday night's 10-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Happ went 2-for-5 with a double and a home run. He also scored two runs, had three RBI, and a walk. The whole Cubs offense got going in this one after not producing much in their first […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates for 2025 - National League Edition

Believe it or not, fantasy baseball drafts are not over and will continue through Opening Day and into next week. The term "sleeper" is a big buzzword in the fantasy sports world because, in addition to nailing your first few picks, one must take risks on late-round players who have shown signs of upside or […]

Later-Round Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates - American League Edition

The term "sleeper" is a fun word in the fantasy community. People always like to talk about their "late-round sleepers" and rightfully so because when it pans out, you feel like the coolest kid on the block. To be successful in your upcoming fantasy baseball drafts, it's important to be prepared and have a reason […]

4 Starting Pitcher Draft Targets With Upside - Fantasy Baseball Value Picks (American League)

Like most things, the key to success is being prepared. Drafting for a fantasy baseball team is no different, and lucky for you, you came to the right place. RotoBaller has already compiled many articles, rankings, and everything you need to prepare for your fantasy baseball drafts. For this piece, I will discuss starting pitchers, […]

Mookie Betts Has Dropped Weight Due To Illness

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (illness) has said he is down to 157 pounds due to the illness he is experiencing that kept him from traveling with the team on March 18 and 19 to Tokyo, Japan, where the Dodgers took on the Chicago Cubs in a two-game series. The 32-year-old veteran has mentioned […]

Manuel Margot Signed By The Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers signed outfielder Manuel Margot, the 30-year-old journeyman from the Dominican Republic, after the Milwaukee Brewers released him on Saturday. Margot is a career .254 hitter and will now play for his fifth MLB team since being called to the big leagues in 2016. Margot provides a safety net and consistent floor for […]

Will Warren Makes The Yankees Roster

On Sunday, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced that pitching prospect Will Warren made the Opening Day roster and will make his first start on April 1 versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Warren, getting his first taste of MLB, is a 25-year-old drafted by the Yankees in the eighth round of the 2021 MLB draft. […]

Blake Snell Starting For The Dodgers On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell is getting the nod to start their home opener on Thursday, March 27, as the Dodgers face off against Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers. The matchup is poised to be good, as two outstanding southpaws and Cy Young-winning pitchers will face off. Last season, Snell went 5-3 with […]

High-Upside Starting Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets and Value Picks

The most efficient way to target a starting pitcher heading into your fantasy baseball draft is by examining their underlying numbers, track record of success, whiff percentage, and strikeout percentages. Think about it: if hitters aren't putting the ball in play as often, there's less risk of defensive mistakes or weak contact finding the outfield […]

Kodai Senga Strikes Out Six In Thursday's Outing

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga struck out six batters during his start on Thursday against the Washington Nationals. During his start, he threw 3 2/3 innings, did not allow a hit, walked two batters, and allowed up one unearned run. This was an encouraging outing for the 32-year-old starter, as, during the 2024 season, […]

Zac Gallen Solid On Thursday Against The Athletics

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen had a respectable outing in Thursday's spring training matchup against the Athletics. He threw 4 ⅓ innings, allowing five hits, two walks, two strikeouts, and one earned run. It was nothing flashy, but it was a good outing he can build off of, as Opening Day is less than a […]

Masyn Winn Returns To The Starting Lineup On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals young shortstop Masyn Winn (wrist) is back in the starting lineup Friday after he had missed the previous two games earlier in the week. He will be batting leadoff, where he expects to be at the start of the regular season. During the 2024 season, Winn had a phenomenal rookie campaign, as […]

Taj Bradley Inconsistent In Thursday’s Start

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Taj Bradley was inconsistent in his spring training start on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. He went 5 ⅓ innings and allowed nine hits, three earned runs, two walks, and only four strikeouts. It's not necessarily the start fantasy managers were looking for, as Opening Day is less than a […]

MacKenzie Gore Named Opening Day Starter

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez announced that left-handed pitcher MacKenzie Gore will start on Opening Day as the Nationals play host to the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, March 27. Gore, a former first-round pick by the San Diego Padres in 2017, will be entering his third season with the Nationals and look to start the […]

Gleyber Torres Returns To The Lineup Monday

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (quadriceps) is back in the lineup Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This is an encouraging sign for Torres and fantasy managers, as he was scratched from the lineup yesterday versus the Baltimore Orioles. The Tigers added Torres from the New York Yankees on a one-year, $15 million deal during […]

Brandon Nimmo Will Start In The Outfield Monday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (knee) will start in the outfield in Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Nimmo, who has been dealing with a lingering knee issue, looks to get a few innings of work in today to make sure he's ready to go for Opening Day. This is an encouraging sign […]

Brandon Pfaadt Strikes Out Seven In Spring Training Start

The Arizona Diamondbacks' right-handed pitcher, Brandon Pfaadt, was sharp in his final spring training outing against the San Diego Padres. He threw five innings, allowed two hits, and struck out seven batters. Most of the Padres' top hitters played in yesterday's game, including Luis Arraez, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Manny Machado. Pfaadt's outing was an […]

Chris Sale Gets Opening Day Start For The Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale has been assigned the Opening Day start for the Braves to kick off the 2025 season. Sale, the 2024 NL Cy Young Award winner, looks to continue his dominance in 2025 for the Braves and will start the season on the road versus the San Diego Padres on Thursday, March […]

Fantasy Football Fallers - Players Trending Down In 2025

Fantasy football players trending "down" can mean a few different things. It can mean aging veterans, a new situation for players, regression in production after a stellar season, a change in coordinators, or all of the above. It doesn't necessarily mean these players won't produce; it's just a warning sign to proceed cautiously. Ultimately, marking […]

Top Fantasy Football Risers For 2025 Drafts - Four Trending Players to Watch for Next Season

Welcome to the NFL offseason, RotoBallers! NFL players and coaches are perhaps enjoying some well-deserved time off; however, for us RotoBallers, there is no such thing as time off! As NFL owners and coaches prepare for the combine and offseason acquisitions, we RotoBallers get in the lab and look to provide our readers with the […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football: 4 Veteran Players to Sell Low in 2025 Before Their Trade Value Crashes

Welcome to the 2025 NFL offseason, RotoBallers! As NFL teams prepare to scout for the NFL Combine and sign free agents on the open market, we will examine veterans to sell low on in dynasty fantasy football leagues. If there is one inevitable thing for athletes, it's Father Time. In addition to aging veterans, other […]

Jalen Coker Leads The Panthers Receivers In Week 18

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker caught all seven of his targets for 62 yards and a touchdown in the Panthers' 44-38 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Coker is a first-year undrafted receiver out of Holy Cross who showcased his skill set by completing a 19-yard pass in this contest. The seven targets and 62 […]

Eddy Pineiro Has A Perfect Afternoon Against The Falcons

Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro went 5-for-5 on extra points and made his one field goal attempt from 35 yards in the Panthers' 44-38 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Over the past four games, Pineiro has not seen the volume fantasy managers are looking for in their kickers, with only three field goal attempts. Week […]

Tommy Tremble Catches A 12-Yard Touchdown In Week 18 Win

Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble hauled in a 12-yard touchdown in the Panthers' 44-38 overtime victory versus the Atlanta Falcons. The touchdown was only his second of the season. Tremble also contributed one additional reception for 18 yards to finish with two catches for 30 yards on the afternoon. During the season, Tremble had […]

Ja'Tavion Sanders Racks Up 35 Yards On Three Catches

Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders earned five targets on Sunday and turned that into three catches for 35 yards in the Panther's 44-38 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. The five targets were the most Sanders has seen since Week 9. This is an encouraging game for Sanders, as he is a rookie who has […]

David Moore Scores A Touchdown In Week 18

Carolina Panthers wide receiver David Moore hauled in a nine-yard touchdown in the Panthers' 44-38 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The touchdown reception was his only catch on the afternoon, and he only saw three targets. Quarterback Bryce Young hit nine different receivers in this one, which meant the receiving production was very distributed amongst […]

Adam Thielen Disappoints With Only 44 Yards In Week 18

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen was primed for a big game in Week 18 against the Atlanta Falcons and disappointed fantasy managers in this contest. Thielen finished the game with five catches on six targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 44-38 overtime win over the Falcons. The targets and receptions were second on the […]

Xavier Legette Has A Quiet Afternoon Against The Falcons

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette had three catches on five targets for only 30 yards in Sunday's 44-38 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons. Panthers quarterback Bryce Young threw 34 times for 251 yards, but it was a disappointing afternoon for Legette. The five targets were tied for third on the team, one […]

Mike Boone Totals 16 All-Purpose Yards In Week 18

Carolina Panthers running back Mike Boone was a non-factor in Sunday's 44-38 overtime victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18. Boone rushed for 18 yards on four carries while catching one pass for minus two yards. The Panthers activated Miles Sanders (ankle) off the injured reserve, and Boone took a clear backseat to Sanders […]

Raheem Blackshear Takes A Backseat To Miles Sanders In Week 18

Carolina Panthers running back Raheem Blackshear earned lead running back duties in Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with Chuba Hubbard (calf, knee) landing on the injured reserve. Blackshear finished with four carries for 47 yards in Sunday's 44-38 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons. The Panthers activated Miles Sanders (ankle) off the injured […]