Austin Riley Takes Batting Practice On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (hand) was seen taking batting practice at Braves camp on Wednesday. It's a nice sight for the Braves after Riley's 2024 season was cut short last year due to a fractured hand that he suffered on Aug. 18. The 27-year-old avoided surgery, though, and appears to be full go […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts Who Will Improve in 2025

Everyone's scanning for a breakout pitcher in their drafts. Wins are often decided at the margins, but it helped in 2024 when the guys on the margins at the beginning of the season were Reynaldo Lopez. Going into 2025, we shouldn't simply forget those that already had their breakout seasons. While many of those pitchers […]

Braves Invite Jake Diekman To Spring Training

According to Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Atlanta Braves are signing left-handed pitcher Jake Diekman to a minor-league deal that includes an invite to spring training. Last season, the 38-year-old logged 32 innings with the New York Mets. Across this stint, Diekman held a 5.63 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP. He was unable […]

Nick Allen Could Have The Edge As Backup Infielder

MLB.com's Mark Bowman feels that Atlanta Braves infielder Nick Allen could have the early edge to begin the 2025 season as the team's backup infielder over Christian Cairo, who was a Rule 5 pick from the Cleveland Guardians this offseason. Cairo needs to stay on the big-league roster all season unless the Braves want to […]

Jarred Kelenic, Bryan De La Cruz Could Platoon In Right Field

Until Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is able to return from a torn left ACL he suffered last year, Jarred Kelenic will be the team's primary right fielder, but MLB.com's Mark Bowman writes that Kelenic could platoon with the right-handed-hitting Bryan De La Cruz. Jurickson Profar will start in left, and Michael Harris […]

Jurickson Profar A Candidate To Hit Leadoff For Braves

The Athletic's David O'Brien mentions new outfielder Jurickson Profar as a candidate to hit leadoff for the Atlanta Braves early in 2025 while outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) continues his rehab from a torn ACL suffered last year. Profar isn't as fast as center fielder Michael Harris II, but he did have a .380 on-base […]

Braves Won't Rush Ronald Acuna Jr. Back

The Athletic's David O'Brien writes that the Atlanta Braves will be careful not to rush outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) back this year to avoid a repeat of 2022 when he played with lingering soreness and had diminished power and confidence after he tore his right ACL in July of 2021. Acuna tore his left […]

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 […]

Spencer Strider Could Return In Late April

MLB.com's Mark Bowman writes that Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider (elbow) could rejoin the team's starting rotation by the end of April, barring any setbacks in his recovery from elbow surgery. Strider has been throwing bullpen sessions and could be allowed to throw in at least one game before the end of spring training. His […]

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 […]

Bounceback Hitters: Fantasy Baseball ADP Values for Infielders (2025)

The long winter is almost over, and fantasy baseball draft season is kicking into high gear. The month of February is the first big draft month for most, especially with the end of football after the Super Bowl. So whether or not you already have been drafting/prepping or are beginning now, RotoBaller has you covered […]

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 […]

Closers, Saves, Relief Pitcher (RP) Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues - February Updates (2025)

Starting pitching is a premium in points leagues, but plenty of relievers can accumulate saves and generate a ton of points. We break it all down for you with our 2025 fantasy baseball closers, saves, relief pitcher rankings and tiers for points leagues and H2H points leagues. Closers are more sought after in standard 5x5 […]

Catcher (C) Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues - February Updates (2025)

The countdown to Opening Day is on, and we are back with more fantasy baseball points league rankings. Today, we review the catcher position and break down the ranks and tiers with our 2025 fantasy baseball catcher rankings for points and H2H points leagues. We have been breaking down every position to help fantasy managers […]

Outfield (OF) Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues - February Updates (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Fantasy baseball offseason is heating up, and we are getting closer to Opening Day. That said, we continue our points rankings series and focus on outfielders. Use these 2025 fantasy baseball outfield rankings for points leagues and H2H points leagues in your upcoming drafts. Outfield is loaded with talent this year; plenty […]

Third Base (3B) Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues - February Updates (2025)

It's always fantasy baseball season at RotoBaller HQ, and we are back with more fantasy baseball points rankings to help you crush your drafts. Today, we review our MLB team's 2025 fantasy baseball third base rankings for points leagues and H2H points leagues. Third base isn't that deep in 2025 and can be dicey once […]

AJ Smith-Shawver Expected To See Starting Opportunities

According to David O'Brien of The Athletic, Atlanta Braves pitching prospect AJ Smith-Shawver is expected to see starting opportunities early in the season. O'Brien noted that with Spencer Strider (elbow) set to open the season on the injured list, Smith-Shawver should be in the mix for starts early on. Smith-Shawver made his MLB debut during […]

Shortstop (SS) Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues - February Updates (2025)

The fantasy baseball offseason is starting to heat up as we are getting closer to the heart of it. At RotoBaller HQ, we have been providing fantasy baseball content daily and are back with more rankings. Today, our MLB team breaks down the shortstop position with our 2025 fantasy baseball shortstop rankings and tiers for […]

Second Base (2B) Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues - February Updates (2025)

At RotoBaller HQ, our fantasy points rankings series continues with our MLB team's 2025 fantasy baseball second base rankings for points leagues and H2H points leagues. Second base is a position that most fantasy managers can wait until later in the draft to select their starting one, with Mookie Betts being the only 2B ranked […]

Pierce Johnson Will Have Bigger Role In 2025

Atlanta Braves right-handed reliever Pierce Johnson will be relied on even more in 2025 with Joe Jimenez (knee) expected to miss most of the season after having knee surgery last October. Johnson split primary setup duties in Atlanta's bullpen last year with Jimenez, but he should be the primary late-inning setup man in front of […]

Daysbel Hernandez Could Fill Key Setup Role For Atlanta

The Athletic's David O'Brien writes that Atlanta Braves right-hander Daysbel Hernandez will get a chance to fill a key setup role in the bullpen that opened up when Joe Jimenez had knee surgery in October. As a result, Jimenez is expected to be out for most of the 2025 season. The 28-year-old Hernandez mostly pitched […]

Braves May Lean On Aaron Bummer More In High-Leverage Situations

The Athletic's David O'Brien suggests that the Atlanta Braves will need left-handed reliever Aaron Bummer more in high-leverage situations in 2025 with A.J. Minter gone to the division-rival New York Mets in free agency. Bummer had 69 strikeouts and 18 walks in 55 1/3 innings in his first year with Atlanta in 2024, and his […]

Chadwick Tromp Expected To Be Backup Catcher

Atlanta Braves catcher Chadwick Tromp is expected to open the 2025 season as Sean Murphy's backup now that Travis d'Arnaud is with the Angels, which likely means he'll receive a start or two per week. Tromp had a similar role last year when Murphy missed two months with an injury, and again when d'Arnaud missed […]

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

At RotoBaller HQ, we know many fantasy managers play in fantasy baseball points leagues and have generated rankings designed specifically for points formats. Today we're looking at our team's 2025 fantasy baseball first base rankings and tiers for points leagues and H2H points leagues. In these formats, we are looking to prioritize first basemen who […]

The Best Fantasy Baseball Team Names - 100 Funny Team Names For 2025

Happy fantasy baseball season, RotoBallers! With your drafts likely coming up soon, you must have your best fantasy baseball team name selected for the upcoming MLB season. While some people stick to the same name yearly, others like to switch it up.  Luckily, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the best fantasy baseball team names […]