Scott Effross Injures His Hamstring On Tuesday

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Scott Effross (hamstring) threw one pitch in the Grapefruit League game on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins before injuring his leg. Effross appeared to grab near his hamstring before walking off the mound with a trainer. The 31-year-old veteran will likely undergo tests to determine the severity of his injury […]

SS Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings: February Updates Include Elly De La Cruz, Bo Bichette

Welcome back RotoBallers, as we continue our dynasty fantasy baseball position rankings article series. Below, you can find our MLB team's updated dynasty fantasy baseball shortstop rankings and analysis. Shortstop has Bobby Witt Jr. as the No. 1 overall player for dynasty leagues and other very exciting top fantasy options such as Elly De La […]

Later-Round Values for Runs - Fantasy Baseball Category Boosters

If you target power-hitting early in your fantasy baseball drafts, you may be near the bottom in run projections, as most of the players bat in the heart of a lineup and not near the top. Many of these sluggers are responsible for bringing in runs and not scoring them. However, several options are going […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Hitter Prospects for Dynasty Leagues (2025)

Many know the names of the top fantasy baseball prospects in baseball, but who are they, and what do they bring to the table from a skillset perspective? Today's we'll dig into the top hitter prospects. Welcome to the 2025 fantasy baseball season, RotoBallers! It is time to lock in and get ready for drafts […]

Marcus Stroman Will Not Start On Tuesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Marcus Stroman will not make his scheduled start on Tuesday. Instead, the right-hander will stay in Tampa to pitch live batting practice. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during camp but he is currently facing an uphill battle to open the season in the rotation. He is currently […]

Giancarlo Stanton Returning To New York For More Testing

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) is traveling back to New York for consultation with team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad. Stanton hasn't been able to resume baseball activities at spring training due to pain in both of his elbows, which manager Aaron Boone described recently as "akin to tennis elbow." However, it's becoming […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings - Eric Cross' Top 100 Dynasty Prospects (February 2025 Updates)

Do you smell that? That sweet smell in the air is the smell of baseball being back in our lives and spring training games underway. It's a glorious time of year, isn't it? That was a rhetorical question because, of course, the answer is a resounding yes. I'm always making updates to my fantasy baseball […]

Spencer Jones Launches Two-Run Shot In Spring Debut

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run during their loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon. Jones hit the home run off Toronto right-hander Eric Pardinho. Jones is considered one of the top hitting prospects in the Yankee system. Last summer, the Vanderbilt product held a […]

Giancarlo Stanton Remains Without Timetable

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbow) remains without a timetable. Yankee manager Aaron Boone said on Sunday that there is "nothing imminent" regarding Stanton's return to baseball activities. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Stanton's status, but he is in danger of missing Opening Day. The slugger has not swung a bat in […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Busts? Potential Landmines for Drafts (2025)

Every year, we see a slew of starting pitchers fail to come close to providing value on their ADP (average draft position). Being able to navigate the minefield that is starting pitching and coming out of the draft unscathed will go a long way to helping you achieve fantasy baseball success. To help you on […]

Saves+Holds Fantasy Baseball Rankings (SV+HLD) for Relief Pitchers (2025)

Welcome to our Top 750 Saves+Holds fantasy baseball rankings for the 2025 season -- in addition to the relief pitchers, these rankings include the top 750 players for all positions to help assess where relievers fit in. Saves+Holds (or SV+HLD, or SOLDS) are fantasy baseball league formats that count Saves+Holds as one category, rather than […]

MLB Betting Picks (Futures): Player Props - Season Long Over/Under Picks

Even though the MLB season is still a full month away, the time to get those futures bets in is now, while you can still lock in the best odds on your favorite teams and players! Earlier this week, I released my favorite team win total bets here, but now it's time to look at […]

Mid-Round Shortstop (SS) Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Targets in 2025

Baseball is back! It's an exciting time for baseball as Opening Day is less than a month away, and spring training games are being played. At RotoBaller HQ, we have been producing high-quality fantasy baseball content and are back with more mid-round targets for your upcoming drafts. Today, we review the shortstop position. Shortstop is […]

Chase Hampton Has Tommy John Surgery

New York Yankees starting pitcher Chase Hampton (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Friday. Ugh, this is a tough blow to one of the Yankees top pitching prospects. Hampton is now miss the entire 2025 season and possibly the beginning of 2026. The right-hander was drafted by the Yankees in the 6th round of the […]

JT Brubaker Exits After Getting Hit By Comebacker

New York Yankees starting pitcher JT Brubaker (back) was forced to exit early on Friday after getting hit by a comebacker on the mound. Yankees' manager Aaron Boone said that Brubaker tweaked his side while attempting to get out of the way of the line drive. The Yankees might have Brubaker rest for a few […]

1B Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings: February Updates Include Spencer Steer, Pete Alonso, more

We ae are back with our February updates, and our MLB team's dynasty fantasy baseball first base rankings. Whether you're looking to draft a first baseman for now or in the future, we break it down with our top 30 first basemen. The 1B rankings below are specifically designed for dynasty leagues. Whether you're building […]

Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Targets - Closers and Relief Pitchers To Draft In 2025

Fantasy baseball drafts are in full swing right now, and the debate over when to draft closers rages on. In early mocks and early drafts I have been in, I have been trying to anchor my relief corps with one of the top options on the board through the first four or five rounds, and […]

Mid-Round Catcher (C) Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Targets in 2025

Welcome back to another edition of our 2025 fantasy baseball draft values and target series. Today, we review the catcher position. Elite production from catchers is valuable, but it largely depends on whether your league requires starting one or two backstops. There isn't much depth at the position, which can be an issue in deep […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets (C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS) - Infielders To Prioritize for 2025

In this piece, I will identify some of my top fantasy baseball draft targets at each infield position (catcher, first base, second base, shortstop, and third base) and why you should highlight them on your draft board. In my analysis I will explain why each player is a strong choice at their current ADP, provided […]

Paul Goldschmidt To Play In Spring Opener On Friday

MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports that New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt will start in the team's Grapefruit League opener on Friday against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays. In addition to Goldy, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Anthony Volpe, Jasson Dominguez and Cody Bellinger are scheduled to play. After seeing a notable decline in his offensive skills […]

Ian Hamilton Faces Live Hitters

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Ian Hamilton (calf) faced hitters in a live batting practice session at spring training on Thursday. Hamilton should be ready for Opening Day in late March after injuring his calf in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series last October against the Cleveland Guardians. In his second season in […]

Aaron Judge To Be Held Out Of Spring Games Until March 1

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and catcher Austin Wells will be held out of Grapefruit League games until around March 1, according to manager Aaron Boone. "He played 150, 160 games last year. I don't want to rush him," Boone said. The Yankees are just giving the 32-year-old MVP a little extra time off […]

Clarke Schmidt To Throw Bullpen On Friday

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt (back) said that he is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday and expects to be pitching in games soon. Despite dealing with a cranky back in spring training, Schmidt has no concerns about being ready for Opening Day in late March. Schmidt also missed three months of […]

Yankees Sign Aaron Boone To Two-Year Extension

The New York Yankees announced on Thursday that they signed manager Aaron Boone to a two-year contract extension through the 2027 season. Boone led the Yankees to the World Series last fall for the first time since 2009 and is one of three managers in franchise history to lead the team to the playoffs in […]

Fantrax Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Welcome to our 2025 Fantrax fantasy baseball rankings for points leagues. These rankings are specifically geared towards Fantrax leagues, and specific Fantrax scoring settings in points leagues that are different from other platforms. RotoBaller strives to be the worldwide leader in fantasy baseball points leagues coverage, offering Overall Fantasy Baseball Points Rankings that are an […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts To Avoid - 2025 Regression Candidates

An important aspect of fantasy baseball is knowing when to buy a breakout. Fantasy managers typically get excited when a player showcases a strong season for the first time and may target them the next season, but should they? The pool of serviceable starting pitchers was wider last season, but fantasy managers still cannot afford […]

No Timetable For Giancarlo Stanton To Resume Baseball Activities

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that there is no timetable for when outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) will resume baseball activities. Stanton also dealt with tennis elbow in both of his elbows last year, but it's a bit concerning this spring that he hasn't started swinging at all and may not do so […]

Chase Hampton Has A Flexor Strain, Possible UCL Damage

New York Yankees right-handed pitching prospect Chase Hampton (elbow, forearm) is dealing with a flexor strain and "something going on with his UCL," manager Aaron Boone said. Hampton is back in New York now to get looked at, and depending on what doctors find, the 23-year-old could need to go under the knife. Any kind […]

Marcus Stroman To Start Grapefruit League Opener On Friday

New York Yankees right-hander Marcus Stroman will start the team's first Grapefruit League game on Friday against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays, per manager Aaron Boone. As things currently stand, the veteran Stroman is on the outside looking in for an Opening Day starting rotation spot, but the 33-year-old said last week that he doesn't […]

Everson Pereira Limited To DH Duties

MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports that New York Yankees outfielder Everson Pereira (elbow) will be limited to designated-hitter duties until mid-March as he continues his rehab from an internal-brace procedure on his right elbow last June. However, manager Aaron Boone said he could see Pereira "very much in the mix" for a roster spot out of […]