Ramon Laureano Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

Oakland A's outfielder Ramon Laureano (hamstring) has missed back-to-back games due to hamstring tightness. He was available off the bench and could return to the lineup for Wednesday's series finale. The 28-year-old is considered day-to-day. Laureano is off to a slow start in 2023, slashing .218/.295/.436 with two homers, four RBI, five runs, and two […]

Robbie Ray Set For MRI, Won't Begin Throwing Program Yet

Seattle Mariners left-hander Robbie Ray (forearm) is not ready to begin a throwing program until next week. He was shut down from throwing for at least two weeks after he suffered a Grade 1 flexor strain in the second inning of his first start in 2023. According to Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, the […]

Andres Munoz Will Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz (shoulder) will start throwing off a mound and is set to begin a rehab assignment soon. He was placed on the 15-day injured list on April 9 with a right deltoid strain. The 24-year-old is trending in the right direction and is eligible to come off the injured list […]

Clayton Kershaw Picks Up 200th Career Win

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw allowed three hits while striking out nine over seven scoreless innings in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the New York Mets. He didn't walk any batters and secured his 200th career win on Wednesday. Kershaw became just the third Dodger pitcher to reach 200 wins, joining Don Sutton (233) and […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 4

Hey, RotoBallers! We are halfway through April, and Week 4 of the MLB season is already here. Offenses are heating up along with the weather, and we are looking at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 4 - April 17 through April 23. For those new to this series, each week, […]

Chas McCormick Not Expected To Play Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (eye) is unlikely to play in Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. According to Astros manager Dusty Baker, McCormick will sit out Sunday's game as a precaution. The 27-year-old was removed from Friday's game due to blurred vision and missed Saturday's game. He is considered day-to-day. McCormick is slashing .275/.383/.500 […]

David Robertson Picks Up Third Save

New York Mets right-hander David Robertson allowed one hit while striking out one across a scoreless inning to earn the save during Saturday's 3-2 win over the A's. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 38-year-old allowed a leadoff single but bounced back to retire the next three […]

Edmundo Sosa Exits Saturday's Game Early

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Edmundo Sosa (back) left Saturday's game against the Reds with low back discomfort. According to Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Sosa went down at third base in batting practice after getting wiped out by a hard grounder. He got right back up and finished taking grounders. This could have played a […]

Max Scherzer's Next Start Pushed Back To Wednesday

New York Mets ace Max Scherzer (back) will see his next start pushed back to Wednesday due to right side/back soreness. He was initially scheduled to pitch on Sunday but will have his start pushed back three days. The right-hander will now face the Dodgers on Wednesday. Scherzer owns a 4.41 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and […]

Jon Gray Exits Saturday's Game After Being Hit With Comebacker

Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray (forearm) exited Saturday's game early after being hit with a comebacker. He was diagnosed with a forearm bruise, and the team will continue to monitor the situation. The 31-year-old allowed one run while striking out two across two innings before leaving. Gray appears to have avoided a severe injury and […]

Jordan Romano Dealing With A Rib Contusion

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jordan Romano (ribs) sustained a rib contusion during Saturday's 5-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The 29-year-old was struck in the rib by a line drive in the final out of Saturday's victory. X-rays returned negative, and the right-hander was diagnosed with a rib contusion. Romano appears to have avoided […]

Orlando Arcia Lands On The 10-Day Injured List

The Atlanta Braves placed infielder Orlando Arcia (wrist) on the 10-day injured list Thursday. Arcia suffered a microfracture in his left wrist and is without a timetable for a return. The 28-year-old was off to a hot start in 2023, slashing .333/.400/.511 with two home runs, seven RBI, and 10 runs scored across 13 games. […]

Miguel Rojas Exits Wednesday's Game With Hamstring Cramp

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas (hamstring) left Wednesday's game against San Francisco due to a cramp in his left hamstring. He returned to the lineup on April 9 after missing a few games with a left groin injury. The 34-year-old is considered day-to-day. Rojas is off to a slow start in 2023, slashing .182/.250/.227 […]

Michael Conforto Dealing With Calf Tightness

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (calf) exited Wednesday's game against the Dodgers due to left calf tightness. He went 0-for-2 with a run scored before leaving in the fourth inning. The 30-year-old is considered day-to-day. Conforto is off to a solid start in 2023, slashing .225/.367/.450 with three home runs, six RBI, nine runs […]

Luis Castillo Off To A Terrific Start In 2023

Seattle Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo is off to a blazing start in 2023. The Mariners right-hander owns a (1-0) record with a 1.02 ERA, 0.74 WHIP, and a 17:4 K: BB across 17 2/3 innings. According to Baseball Savant, his 26.2 K% is in the 65th percentile, down from 27.2 K% in 2022. He started […]

Jose Ramirez Looking For His First Homer In 2023

Cleveland Guardians' third baseman Jose Ramirez is off to a solid start in 2023. He is slashing .294/.393/.451 with six RBI, seven runs, and four stolen bases across 13 games. The 30-year-old surprisingly hasn't homered yet this season after crushing 29 long balls in 2022. He underwent successful right thumb surgery in November to fix […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Swipes Bag, Collects Three RBI

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. went 3-for-4 with a double, three RBI, and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds. He hit a two-run single in the second inning and later knocked in another run with an RBI single in the seventh frame to tie the game. The 25-year-old has […]

Hunter Greene Strikes Out 10 In No-Decision

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene allowed three runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out 10 over six innings in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves. He did not factor into the decision. The 23-year-old picked up his first quality start of the season and induced 21 swinging strikes. He racked up […]

KhaDarel Hodge Re-Signs With The Falcons

The Falcons re-signed wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge to a one-year deal on Tuesday. The 28-year-old caught 13 passes for 202 yards and a touchdown while leading the team with nine special team tackles in 17 games in 2022. He will provide the Falcons WR depth and contribute on special teams. The undrafted free agent joins […]

Drew Sample Works Out For The Cardinals

Free agent tight end Drew Sample (knee) worked out for the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday. He appeared in two games for the Bengals last season before suffering a season-ending MCL/PCL injury in Week 2. The 26-year-old underwent knee surgery and was not retained by the Bengals during the offseason. The former second-round pick caught 58 […]

Bills Host Latavius Murray For A Visit

The Buffalo Bills hosted free agent running back Latavius Murray for a visit. Murray started the season on the Saints practice squad before being signed by the Broncos. The 33-year-old finished the season strong, with 103 yards and a touchdown in the Week 18 win over the Chargers. He rushed for 760 yards on 171 […]

Wan'Dale Robinson, Sterling Shepard Candidates For The PUP List

New York Giants wide receivers Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) and Sterling Shepard (knee) could be candidates for the PUP list. Robinson tore his ACL in the Week 11 loss to the Detroit Lions. The 22-year-old said he suffered a clean tear and plans to be ready by Week 1. He caught 23 passes for 227 yards […]

John Metchie III To Be Involved In Offseason Workouts

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said that wide receiver John Metchie III (illness) will be involved with the team's offseason program. He missed all of last season after being diagnosed with Leukemia. The 22-year-old continues to progress in his recovery, and the Texans are optimistic he will return this season. "At the right time, […]

Josh Lowe Collects Two RBI In Sunday's Win

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, and two RBI in Sunday's 11-0 win over the A's. In Sunday's victory, he drove in both runs with a bases-loaded walk and an RBI single. The 25-year-old is off to a hot start, slashing .364/.417/.682 with a home run, five RBI, […]

Alek Thomas Logs RBI Single, Swipes Bag In Sunday's Win

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas went 1-for-5 with an RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base in Sunday's 11-6 win over the Dodgers. With runners on first and second, Thomas laced a single off Michael Grove in the bottom of the third inning to give the Diamondbacks the 4-3 lead. The 22-year-old started the […]

George Kirby Solid In Sunday's No-Decision

Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby allowed one run on five hits over six innings while striking out four in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. He did not factor into the decision. The 25-year-old bounced back after surrendering four runs on nine hits in the previous start. He yielded an RBI sacrifice fly to […]

David Bednar Records Fourth Save

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander David Bednar allowed one hit while striking out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Chicago White Sox. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 28-year-old completed the shutout by striking out Oscar Colas to earn his […]

MacKenzie Gore Off To A Solid Start In 2023

Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore owns a (2-0) record with a 2.38 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and a 12:6 K: BB ratio across 11 1/3 innings in 2023. The 24-year-old was once considered one of the best pitching prospects in baseball. According to Baseball Savant, his 26.7 K% is in the 67th percentile, while his 26.7 […]

Andrew Heaney Looking To Bounce Back Against Kansas City

Texas Rangers left-hander Andrew Heaney was shelled for seven runs in his debut with the team in his previous start. In his Rangers debut, he allowed seven runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two across 2 2/3 innings. The 31-year-old signed a two-year, $25 million contract with Texas this offseason. Heaney […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 3

Can you believe it RotoBallers? Week 3 of the MLB season is already here. We are looking at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 3 - April 10 through April 16. For those new to this series, each week our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]