MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tanner Scott (66) throws a pitch against the Yomiuri Giants during the eighth inning at Tokyo Dome.

Fantasy Baseball: National League West Bullpen Report

As Opening Day approaches, MLB teams are finalizing their bullpen strategies, with several key relievers vying for closing roles. Let's take a closer look at the National League West.

Shawn Childs
|
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tanner Scott (66) throws a pitch against the Yomiuri Giants during the eighth inning at Tokyo Dome.
MLB

Fantasy Baseball: National League West Bullpen Report

As Opening Day approaches, MLB teams are finalizing their bullpen strategies, with several key relievers vying for closing roles. Let's take a closer look at the National League West.

Shawn Childs
|

Recent Articles

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley (56) reacts to getting the final out against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning at Oracle Park.
MLB

Fantasy Baseball: National League Central Bullpen Report

As Opening Day approaches, MLB teams are finalizing their bullpen strategies, with several key relievers vying for closing roles. Let's take a closer look at the National League Central.

Shawn Childs
|
New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning of game five of the NLCS during the 2024 MLB playoffs at Citi Field.
MLB

Fantasy Baseball: National League East Bullpen Report

As Opening Day approaches, MLB teams are finalizing their bullpen strategies, with several key relievers vying for closing roles. Let's take a closer look at the National League East.

Shawn Childs
|
Houston Astros pitcher Josh Hader (71) throws against the Detroit Tigers during the eighth inning of game two of the Wildcard round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Minute Maid Park.
MLB

American League West Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report

As Opening Day approaches, MLB teams are finalizing their bullpen strategies, with several key relievers vying for closing roles. Let's take a closer look at the American League West.

Shawn Childs
|
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase (48)  pitches in in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers  during game five of the ALDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Progressive Field.
MLB

American League Central Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report

As Opening Day approaches, MLB teams are finalizing their bullpen strategies, with several key relievers vying for closing roles. Let's take a closer look at the American League Central.

Shawn Childs
|
Boston Red Sox pitcher Aroldis Chapman (44) during the first day of spring training at Jet Blue Park at Fenway South.
MLB

American League East Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report

As Opening Day approaches, MLB teams are finalizing their bullpen strategies, with several key relievers vying for closing roles. Let's take a closer look at the American League East.

Shawn Childs
|
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) bats during the eighth inning against the New York Yankees in game four of the ALDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Kauffman Stadium.
DFS

MLB DFS: Opening Day Hitters to Target

Who are the top 10 hitters to target on Opening Day from a fantasy baseball and MLB DFS perspective?

Matt Brandon
|
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (7) throws a pitch against the Hanshin Tigers during the first inning at Tokyo Dome.
Rankings

Fantasy Baseball: Opening Day Starting Pitcher Power Rankings

Who are the top 10 starting pitchers to target in fantasy baseball and MLB DFS on Opening Day?

Frank Taddeo
|
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium.
DFS

MLB DFS: Opening Day Strikeout Pitchers to Target

Which starting pitchers should fantasy baseball owners and DFS managers target on DraftKings and FanDuel on Opening Day?

Frank Taddeo
|
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (9) singles during the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Ed Smith Stadium.
DFS

Best Opening Day MLB DFS Home Run Hitters to Target

One of the most popular days on the sports calendar is almost here! 2025 MLB Opening Day takes place on Thursday with a slate of 14 exciting games. 

Frank Taddeo
|
Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert (36) throws against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning at Scottsdale Stadium.
MLB

Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions: Logan Gilbert, Jackson Jobe, More

Bold predictions aren’t just about making wild guesses—they’re about identifying trends, underlying metrics, and potential breakout performances before the rest of the fantasy world catches on.

Matt Brandon
|
Kansas City Royals first base Vinnie Pasquantino (9) bats during the first inning against the New York Yankees in game four of the ALDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Kauffman Stadium.
MLB

4 MLB Players Who Could Smash Expectations in 2025

These four players should exceed expectations this fantasy baseball season.

Shawn Childs
|
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jake McCarthy (31) at bat in the fifth inning for a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Chase Field.
MLB

30 MLB Teams, 30 Sleepers: 2025 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Stars

One of the best ways to gain an edge in your fantasy baseball league is by identifying sleepers—players who are flying under the radar but have the potential to outperform their average draft position. 

Matt Brandon
|
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) runs to first duirng the 1st inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium.
MLB

The Top 5 Fantasy Baseball Busts to Avoid in 2025

As we inch closer to the 2025 fantasy baseball season, it's critical to identify potential busts to steer clear of on draft day.

Matt Brandon
|
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) singles against the Philadelphia Phillies in the sixth inning during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
Rankings

Ranking the Top Five Fantasy Baseball Bats for 2025

As the 2025 fantasy baseball season approaches, identifying the elite hitters who can anchor a championship-caliber roster is crucial. These five players stand above the rest.

Matt Brandon
|
San Francisco Giants Starting Pitcher Logan Webb
MLB

San Francisco Giants Fantasy Baseball Sleepers and Breakouts

The Giants' roster this season has a blend of sleepers, fade, values, and breakout players.

Shawn Childs
|
San Diego Padres Outfielder Jackson Merrill
MLB

San Diego Padres Fantasy Baseball Sleepers and Busts

Each baseball season, many pitching injuries derail fantasy teams. The Padres have two starting pitchers who fall into the fade category for different reasons.

Shawn Childs
|
Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown (58) walks off the mound after pitching during the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park.
MLB

Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitchers Sleepers for the 2025 MLB Season

Which under-the-radar starting pitchers will outperform their respective ADPs this fantasy baseball season?

Matt Brandon
|
Los Angeles Dodgers DH/SP Shohei Ohtani
MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers Fantasy Baseball Sleepers and Breakouts

The Dodgers major league roster is loaded with high-priced elite talent, leaving only a few starting jobs for sleeper and breakout players.

Shawn Childs
|
Colorado Rockies Starting Pitcher German Marquez
MLB

Colorado Rockies Fantasy Baseball Sleepers

The Rockies have a strange combination of swing-and-miss bats on their major league roster, which presents more risk than reward for fantasy choices.

Shawn Childs
|
Arizona Diamondbacks Outfielder Corbin Carroll
MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks Fantasy Baseball Sleepers and Breakouts

The Diamondbacks scored a ton of runs last year, leading to a winning season but one game away from the playoffs. This year, they have two sleeper arms competing for saves and along a crowded outfield that offers some winning upside if given enough playin

Shawn Childs
|
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) delievers a pitch in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs during the Tokyo Series at Tokyo Dome.
MLB

Roki Sasaki Headlines Must-Draft Rookies for the 2025 Fantasy Baseball Season

Identifying rookies with breakout potential is critical heading into the 2025 fantasy baseball season. Here are some of the most intriguing rookie talents poised to make an impact in 2025, beginning with Roki Sasaki.

Matt Brandon
|
Boston Red Sox second baseman Kristian Campbell (28) rounds third during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.
MLB

Fantasy Baseball Hitters: Top Five Deep Sleepers

Finding hidden gems in fantasy baseball can make all the difference in building a championship-winning roster.

Matt Brandon
|
Louis Cardinals Outfielder Jordan Walker
MLB

St. Louis Cardinals Fantasy Baseball Sleepers and Breakouts

The starting pitching staff for the Cardinals lacks impactful, developing, impact arms. Their offense does have some sleepers and undervalued bats in the fantasy market. St. Louis needs Jordan Walker and Victor Scott to prove they belong in the majors.

Shawn Childs
|
Pittsburgh Pirates Outfielder Bryan Reynolds
MLB

Pittsbrugh Pirates Fantasy Baseball Sleepers, Busts, and Breakouts

The Pirates have developing breakout starting pitchers, but their bullpen is a mess, and Pittsburgh lacks foundation corner infield power bats.

Shawn Childs
|