Marcus Semien Scratched With Stomach Virus

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (illness) was scratched from Wednesday's Cactus League lineup against the Cincinnati Reds due to "a little stomach virus," manager Bruce Bochy said. Sam Haggerty is replacing Semien in the starting lineup at second base and will bat seventh. Semien is a bit under the weather but should be fine […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Joey Pollizze's 2025 Picks

Every season, things happen in Major League Baseball that no one sees coming. In 2024, Shohei Ohtani had the first-ever 50-home run, 50-stolen base season, Elly De La Cruz led the league in both steals (67) and strikeouts (218), and Paul Skenes became the first pitcher since 1900 to have under a 2.00 ERA and 150 strikeouts in his […]

David Bote Assigned To Minor-League Camp

The Los Angeles Dodgers have assigned infielder David Bote to minor-league camp. Bote was one of their most productive bats during spring training but could not make the Opening Day roster. During the Cactus League, Bote went 12-for-30 with three doubles, two home runs, and a 4:6 BB:K. He tallied nine RBI and scored seven […]

Josh Rojas Expected To Start At Second Base

According to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, Chicago White Sox infielder Josh Rojas is projected to the be their Opening Day second baseman. Even though Rojas has spent most of his MLB career at the hot corner, he does have experience at the keystone. The White Sox signed Rojas to a one-year deal worth $3.5 million […]

Jonathan India Expected To Be Leadoff Hitter, Could Play Multiple Positions

Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India is expected to be the leadoff hitter to open the season. India has been productive in that spot during camp and will likely continue in this role. In addition, Anne Rogers of MLB.com noted that while India is expected to play every day, he will likely do so […]

Willi Castro The Top Option At 2B For Twins?

The Athletic's Dan Hayes writes that if all of the Minnesota Twins options at second base -- a group that includes Willi Castro, Edouard Julien, Brooks Lee and Mickey Gasper -- are healthy going into the 2025 regular season, the team would likely give the bulk of their plate appearances at the keystone to Castro, […]

Ezequiel Duran May Not Make Opening Day Roster

Texas Rangers infielder Ezequiel Duran may not make the Opening Day roster. According to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, the 25-year-old is on the outside of the current projected roster. Last summer, the infielder appeared in 92 contests in Texas and held a .246/.288/.321 slash line with 11 doubles and three home runs. Under the hood, […]

Christian Moore Could Start On Opening Day

Los Angeles Angels second base prospect Christian Moore could be given the starting nod on Opening Day. Their primary second baseman, Luis Rengifo (hamstring), may be in danger of missing time, which could open a spot for the budding star. The Angels drafted Moore with the eighth overall pick in last year's draft. He immediately […]

Top 10 New York Mets Prospects (2025)

The New York Mets have built a team to win. With Steven Cohen as owner, the money flows freely, meaning the MLB team is loaded. They have also invested heavily in player development, which comes with better scouting and development in the minors. The Mets have a ton of fun prospects who are close to […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates at Second Base - Undervalued Draft Targets

Second base didn't earn its nickname as the keystone from its fantasy baseball value, but it is a critical position to figure out in your fantasy baseball drafts. Overall, the position is thin at the top, which allows an opportunity to set your team apart with an elite option. However, if you miss out on […]

Brooks Lee, Edouard Julien Both Expected To See Time At Second

Minnesota Twins second basemen Brooks Lee and Edouard Julien are the favorites to make the team out of camp and share duties manning second base for Minnesota. The Twins also have super-utility man Willi Castro, who can play the position as well, but would likely see time all over the field after playing five different […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Expected To Man Shortstop For Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa is expected to be the primary option at the position come Opening Day. Oneil Cruz has been moved to center field, so the position is now Kiner-Falefa's, and the Bucs also have Jared Triolo on hand, who can play there if needed. Kiner-Falefa is probably a better real-life ball player […]

Jacob Amaya Exits With Hip Tightness On Monday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Jacob Amaya left Monday's 10-3 Cactus League loss to the Athletics after experiencing left hip tightness. The injury doesn't sound serious, so consider the 26-year-old day-to-day for now. The former 11th-round draft pick has been battling the Sox's fourth-overall prospect Colson Montgomery to be the team's Opening Day shortstop, although it […]

Jorge Mateo Progressing, Not Close To Playing In Games

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jorge Mateo (elbow) has been progressing through his recovery plan but is still a "ways away" from returning to game action. Mateo went through a full workout on Monday. He took groundballs and was swinging a bat in the cage. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he could be […]

Top 800 Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues Rankings and Tiers (2025)

Welcome back to more fantasy baseball points leagues coverage from RotoBaller, where we pride ourselves in points league gurus. We have the best and most content, tools, and advice for fantasy baseball points and H2H points leagues. At this point, fantasy baseball points leagues may have surpassed traditional 5x5 roto leagues in popularity as it's […]

Dodgers, Dave Roberts Agree On Four-Year Extension

The Los Angeles Dodgers and manager Dave Roberts agreed on a new four-year contract extension at a record rate on Monday, which means it's slightly over $8 million per year, according to the New York Post's Jon Heyman. An official announcement of the deal is expected to be made in a day or two. The […]

Luis Rengifo Takes Part In On-Field Drills

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (hamstring) participated in on-field drills at camp on Monday and still has a chance to be ready for Opening Day later this month despite being scratched for a second time in a week on Sunday due to a tight hamstring. Manager Ron Washington said the team hasn't made a […]

Top Texas Rangers Prospects: MLB Power Rankings

The Texas Rangers are in contention mode, but they have done a great job building the farm system as well. The Rangers scout well and their scouting of international players is exceptional. Today, we will cover the Texas Rangers' top 10 prospects heading into the 2025 season as part of the MLB Prospect Rankings For […]

Nicky Lopez Reassigned To Minors

Chicago Cubs infielder Nicky Lopez was part of a handful of cuts made by the organization this weekend. The most shocking was probably Lopez who was expected to make the 28-man roster for the season-opener in Japan. Lopez signed a minor-league deal with the Cubs and was competing for a utility infielder spot on the […]

Interpreting Minor League Stats (MiLB) for Fantasy Baseball Analysis (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to our overview of minor league (MiLB) statistics. This article is a deeper dive into MiLB stats and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball." In this article, we'll explore the predictive power of numbers on the farm, including how to deal with small MiLB sample sizes and when […]

Luis Rengifo Now In Question For Opening Day

The Los Angeles Angels plan to back off with infielder Luis Rengifo (hamstring) because of more tightness in his hamstring that caused him to be scratched from the Cactus League lineup on Saturday for the second time this week. Manager Ron Washington said Rengifo was already behind after missing time in camp with an illness, […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Dave Funnell's 2025 Picks

As we move closer to Opening Day, more and more fantasy baseball leagues will be having their drafts. When looking for ways to differentiate yourself from the pack, it's important to remember that those decisions can make or break your chances of winning. While making bold predictions can provide for league-winning decisions, taking on too […]

Top 750 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Roto Leagues (March Updates)

It's a great time of year, as MLB Opening Day is rapidly approaching. We couldn't be more excited, and we'll be preparing you all throughout March with constantly-updated fantasy baseball rankings to reflect the latest injuries, news, and role changes. Today you'll find our MLB team's updated 2025 fantasy baseball rankings for roto leagues (5x5 […]

Key Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Know for 2025 Drafts

Not all fantasy baseball drafts are created equal -- some leagues may have eight teams, some 12, and some maybe 16 or more. Perhaps there are a few bench spots or there could be numerous bench spots to fill. For managers in those larger leagues or leagues that have a plethora of bench spots, you'll […]

7 Infield Breakout Candidates for Fantasy Baseball

One thing you will often hear fantasy players discuss is breakouts. We have to find them to be able to win our leagues. It can be easy earlier on in drafts, but those middle rounds are where we make or break our rosters. In this piece, we are going to focus on a few infielders […]

Chase Meidroth Removed Early On Saturday

Chicago White Sox infielder Chase Meidroth (calf) has been removed early during Saturday's spring training contest. Meidroth was pulled from the contest as a precaution after experiencing soreness in his calves. He went 0-2 for from the leadoff spot before being taken out of the contest. The 23-year-old has struggled early in camp, but has […]

Luis Rengifo Scratched On Saturday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (hamstring) was scratched from Saturday's Cactus League lineup with hamstring tightness for the second time in a week. Second base prospect Christian Moore will enter the lineup at second base and will bat sixth against the Milwaukee Brewers. Rengifo's hamstring injury shouldn't be something that causes him to miss […]

Luis Rengifo Returns To Starting Lineup On Saturday

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Luis Rengifo (hamstring) is returning to the starting lineup on Saturday evening to face the Milwaukee Brewers. Rengifo is covering the keystone and batting in the six-hole. The infielder was dealing with cramps in his hamstring throughout the week. However, seeing him return to the lineup relatively quickly suggests the […]

6 Late-Round Draft Fliers - Fantasy Baseball Value Picks With Upside

We are only a week or so into spring training but I’ve already bit the bullet on fantasy baseball drafts in 2025. I’m a few weeks (months, even) behind some of the industry sharps, but as someone who typically waits until the last week or so before the regular season opening, it feels good to […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Returning On Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela (hamstring) is in Saturday's lineup. He will cover center field and bat in the cleanup. Rafaela has dealt with hamstring tightness throughout the week but has been cleared for action. Seeing him return to the lineup suggests he will not face any restrictions by Opening Day. Last season, the […]