2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers List - Nick Mariano's Picks

This premium article is part of our 2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The word "sleeper" may have lost its meaning […]

5 Outfield Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates

Since every team Major League Baseball team features multiple outfielders, it's typically a deep and rich fantasy baseball position. Some of the best batters in fantasy baseball come from the very top of the position rankings, but there are also some great fantasy baseball sleepers and undervalued options to target late in your drafts as […]

Late-Round Fliers and Fantasy Baseball Lotto Tickets: Upside Hitter and Pitcher Value Picks

This premium article is part of our 2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Howdy, RotoBallers! While much gets made about the […]

Stuff+ Standouts - Identifying Fantasy Baseball Sleepers and Pitcher Breakout Candidates

My quest to find the best starting pitching options for fantasy baseball every year is renewed again in 2025! Last year, I began digging into the Stuff+ statistic to locate pitchers with the upside to turn the corner and have a big season. I'm back at it again this year, searching for fantasy baseball sleepers […]

2028 Dynasty Crystal Ball - The Toolshed Podcast (Ep. 378)

Welcome to episode 378 of The Toolshed Podcast with Chris Clegg and Eric Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a fantasy baseball dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCrossMLB) and Chris Clegg (@ChrisCleggMiLB) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB […]

Lucas Giolito To Make Spring Debut On Thursday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (elbow) is expected to make his spring debut on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Giolito is working his way back from an internal brace procedure he underwent which kept him sidelined for the entire 2024 campaign. Giolito has been throwing simulated games during camp and will now […]

Brayan Bello May Not Be Ready For Opening Day

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello (shoulder) may not be ready in time for Opening Day. Manager Alex Cora said, "He's behind. But I think he's been itching to throw for a while, so we took care of him, and hopefully doing that, he can actually not catch up." The manager noted, "We're still […]

Brayan Bello Completes 30-Pitch Bullpen Session

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello (shoulder) completed a successful bullpen session on Friday. Bello threw approximately 30 pitches at "70 to 75 percent intensity." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Bello's status as he battled shoulder inflammation throughout camp. Seeing that he has already begun throwing bullpen sessions should put him in a […]

Masataka Yoshida Making Spring Debut On Sunday

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) is set to make his spring debut on Sunday. Yoshida is expected to serve as a designated hitter. The 31-year-old is still recovering from the surgery he underwent on his right labrum in October. Yoshida will continue to serve as a DH for the time being as […]

Connor Wong Returning On Saturday

Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong (shoulder) is set to make his Grapefruit League debut on Saturday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins. Wong has been dealing with a sore shoulder throughout the early part of camp. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in case he faces a setback. Over the past two seasons, […]

5 Starting Pitcher Busts for 2025 Fantasy Baseball Drafts

Fantasy baseball sleepers and breakouts are all the rage during draft season, but knowing who to avoid can make your life much easier when staring at that never-ending list of names. Fantasy baseball busts are those players who fall short of expectations or are bad values relative to their draft season ADP. I will be […]

Masataka Yoshida Ready To Serve As Designated Hitter

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) is ready to serve as the designated hitter during spring training. The organization has been bringing him along slowly due to his lingering shoulder issues. It's good news that Yoshida is ready to start swinging the bat during games. However, Yoshida is still early in his throwing program […]

Rafael Devers Likely To Be Designated Hitter To Start The Season

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (shoulder) has already said that he wants to stay at third base this season. The assumption was that newly added Alex Bregman would take over third base, which means Devers would become the everyday designated hitter. The coaching staff has been mostly avoiding the issue and saying these […]

Kristian Campbell The Favorite To Start At Second Base

Boston Red Sox rookie infielder Kristian Campbell is reportedly the favorite to start at second base to begin the season. The addition of Alex Bregman has added some uncertainty about who is going to start at second base. There was some speculation that Bregman would shift to second base while Rafael Devers stays at third […]

12 Breakout Hitters For Fantasy Baseball Drafts

The word “breakout” is a polarizing one in fantasy baseball. To some, it is a player that will simply outlive the value you have to pay to draft a player. To others, it is a player who is set to take a big step and be going significantly earlier in fantasy drafts next season.  I […]

Starting Pitcher Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings - February Updates Include Hunter Brown, Shane Baz

Our MLB team at RotoBaller HQ continues to pump out fantasy baseball rankings to get you prepared for drafts. Today we review starting pitching and have you covered with our team's updated dynasty fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings to guide fantasy baseball managers in dynasty leagues. Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Paul Skenes was sensational in rookie […]

Outfield (OF) Fantasy Baseball Draft Values - Later-Round Sleepers, Upside Targets (2025)

Now that our mid-round fantasy baseball draft targets series has been published, it's time to focus on the later rounds and finding more fantasy baseball draft sleepers. The outfield position can get scarce once we get deeper into the draft, especially in leagues that require you to start five of them. Finding those hidden gems […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Jarod Rupp's 2025 Picks

In an attempt to win our fantasy leagues, for months leading up to our drafts, we are taking in as much information as possible, forming thoughts and opinions on what the likeliest outcome for a player is. But sometimes, it's fun to take a break from all of that and think about what's possible, even […]

Marcelo Mayer Homers, Collects Three RBI In Three-Hit Day

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer went 3-for-3 with three RBI in Thursday's 6-5 Grapefruit League win over the Tigers, which included a single, a triple, and his first home run of the spring season. The 22-year-old is now 5-for-11 (.455) in the spring, and although he's a long shot to make the team […]

Points Leagues: 3B Fantasy Baseball Undervalued, Overvalued Picks (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to our series about fantasy baseball points leagues, focusing on third basemen who are undervalued and overvalued based on fantasy baseball ADPs. Be sure to also check out our constantly updated fantasy baseball points rankings. The third base position this year is extremely interesting because only Jose Ramirez is going within the first three rounds of fantasy drafts. However, […]

OF Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings: February Updates Include Jackson Chourio, Wyatt Langford

At RotoBaller HQ, the MLB team continues to churn out updated rankings, and today we are back with more fantasy baseball dynasty league rankings. Today, we focus on the outfield with our MLB team's updated dynasty fantasy baseball outfield rankings that help fantasy managers in start-up or long-time dynasty leagues. Juan Soto is the top-ranked […]

Masataka Yoshida Cleared For Live Batting Practice

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) has been cleared to take live batting practice in camp, according to Mass Live's Christopher Smith. Yoshida needed surgery last October to fix a tear in the labrum in his right shoulder, which is why he's been delayed early in spring training. However, the Red Sox expect […]

Liam Hendriks Looks Good In Spring Debut

Boston Red Sox right-handed reliever Liam Hendriks (elbow) was up to 96 mph on the radar gun in his Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday versus the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays while tossing a scoreless inning. It was Hendriks' first game action since a minor-league rehab appearance last June. The 36-year-old veteran allowed a single and […]

Connor Wong Could Play In Games This Weekend

The Boston Red Sox are "shooting for the weekend" for catcher Connor Wong (shoulder) to make his Grapefruit League debut, according to manager Alex Cora. "He's going to get live at-bats tomorrow and the next day," Cora said. Wong has been slowed early in spring training with a sore shoulder, but it's not an injury […]

Brayan Bello To Throw Bullpen On Friday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello (shoulder) is set to throw a bullpen session at camp on Friday, according to Mass Live's Christopher Smith. Barring a setback with his right shoulder, the Red Sox believe that Bello will be ready for Opening Day in late March. The 25-year-old has been dealing with right-shoulder soreness early […]

11 Sleeper Hitters and Pitchers for Fantasy Baseball

The term "sleeper" has become a bit overused in fantasy baseball. Too often I see players who go earlier in drafts categorized as a sleeper, but you won't find that in this article. I'm digging deeper to bring you my fantasy baseball sleepers. In this article, you will find a mix of hitters and pitchers, […]

3B Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings: February Updates Include Junior Caminero, Royce Lewis

Today at RotoBaller HQ, we continue our dynasty league rankings series and focus on the third base position. For fantasy managers searching for a long-term solution at the hot corner, we've got you covered with our MLB team's updated dynasty fantasy baseball third base rankings. Third base has exciting prospects and players with massive upside, […]

Wilyer Abreu Still Not Doing Baseball Activities

Mass Live's Christopher Smith reports that Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (illness) continues to deal with a viral gastrointestinal illness and hasn't resumed baseball activities in camp. "He can work out. He cannot do baseball activities yet," manager Alex Cora said Tuesday. Abreu won a Gold Glove in the outfield and finished sixth in […]

Rafael Devers Could Play Third Base In Spring Game Next Week

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that the team is shooting for third baseman Rafael Devers (shoulder) to play in his first Grapefruit League game at third base a week from this Wednesday. However, Cora also said no final decisions have been made about which position Devers will play during the regular season. Meanwhile, […]

Liam Hendriks To Pitch On Wednesday

MLB.com's Ian Browne writes that the Boston Red Sox competition for the closer job will start in spring training on Wednesday against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays when right-hander Liam Hendriks and left-hander Aroldis Chapman are both scheduled to pitch. Justin Slaten, who is also competing for the closer's role, is scheduled to throw live […]