Jared Shuster Struggles In MLB Debut

Atlanta Braves left-hander Jared Shuster (0-1) allowed four runs on six hits and five walks over 4 1/3 innings in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Washington Nationals. The 24-year-old made his MLB debut on Sunday and had a rough first inning. He surrendered four runs, with two runs coming off bases-loaded walks. Shuster settled down […]

Adam Duvall Collects Three Hits, Drives In Two Runs Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI, and two runs scored during Sunday's win over the Orioles. He hit a two-run single in the fifth inning to put the Sox up 6-3. The 34-year-old is off to a blazing start in 2023, slashing .571/.600/1.357 with two home runs, eight […]

Trayce Thompson Off To A Hot Start In 2023

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Trayce Thompson is off to a blazing start in 2023. He is slashing .375/.375/.1.500 with three home runs, eight RBI, and three runs scored over eight plate appearances in 2023. Most of his damage came from last Saturday's win over the Diamondbacks. He followed up Saturday's monster performance by going 0-for-4 […]

Harrison Bader Progressing In His Recovery

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (oblique) has been progressing in his recovery from a left oblique strain and is swinging in a pool. According to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, Bader could begin swinging in a cage and re-introduce a throwing program within the week. The 28-year-old is on the 10-day injured list after straining […]

Corbin Carroll Swipes Three Bags In Sunday's Win

Arizona Diamondbacks Corbin Carroll went 1-for-4 with a run scored and three stolen bases in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. He displayed his elite speed by stealing second and third base during the fifth inning. The 22-year-old tacked on another steal in the ninth frame. Coming off a hot spring where Carroll […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 2

Welcome back, RotoBallers! It's the first article of the year in this series, looking at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 2 - April 3rd through April 9th. For those new to this series, each week our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good matchups, and can […]

Joey Bart Will Undergo Scan On Sunday

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (back) will undergo a scan on his back before Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. According to Giants manager Gabe Kapler, Bart picked up the injury during Saturday's batting practice. The former first-round pick was unavailable off the bench for Saturday's game. It's unclear how long Bart will […]

Ryan Helsley Bounces Back Saturday, Secures First Save In 2023

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Ryan Helsley allowed two hits while striking out two across 1 2/3 innings to earn the save in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He entered the eighth inning with runners on first and second base. The 28-year-old recorded two outs and escaped the eighth-inning jam. During the ninth […]

Devin Williams Picks Up First Save Of The Season

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Devin Williams allowed two hits while striking out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Saturday's 3-1 win over the Chicago Cubs. He allowed a pair of singles to start the ninth inning but settled down by getting Cody Bellinger to ground into a double play and strike out […]

Anthony Rendon Could Get Day Off Sunday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (knee) could miss Sunday's game against the A's after getting treatment on his left knee following Saturday's win over Oakland. The 32-year-old crashed into the tarp during Saturday's victory and was getting treatment on his left knee after the game. Rendon's knee issue is not considered severe. He […]

Kyle Wright Scheduled To Make Rehab Start Wednesday

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder) is scheduled for a rehab start Wednesday for Triple-A Gwinnett. The 27-year-old was placed on the injured list earlier in the week due to right shoulder inflammation. If all goes well with his rehab outing on Wednesday, he will miss a few turns in the rotation and could come […]

Hector Neris Notches First Save Saturday

Houston Astros right-hander Hector Neris allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out two across 1 1/3 innings to pick up the save in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Chicago White Sox. Astros closer Ryan Pressly (illness) was under the weather and unavailable for Saturday's game. Chicago scored a run off […]

Jacob deGrom Looks Impressive In Spring Debut

Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom (side) allowed two hits and struck out four over three scoreless innings in Sunday's spring start against the Mariners. The 34-year-old made his spring debut on Sunday after being slowed by tightness in his left side. He showed no rust on Sunday and looked like his ace self. The former […]

Jake Fraley Should Be Fine After Fouling Ball Off Leg

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (leg) is expected to be fine after fouling a ball off the middle of his leg Sunday's spring game against the Brewers. According to Reds manager Dave Bell, Fraley should be fine. The 27-year-old exited Sunday's game early after fouling a pitch off his leg, but the ball missed his […]

Nolan Arenado Expected To Be Fine After HBP

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (hand) is expected to be fine after being hit by a pitch during Sunday's World Baseball Classic win over Cuba. According to Team USA manager Mark DeRosa, Arenado is fine, and if the score (USA was up 9-2 at the time) had been different, "he would have fought […]

Austin Nola May Have Broken Nose In Cactus League Game

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola (face) may have suffered a broken nose after being hit in the face during a Cactus League contest Sunday, "I can't imagine it's not broken," said Padres manager Bob Melvin. The 33-year-old was carted off the field in the top of the fourth inning after being hit in the […]

Jhoan Duran Suffers Leg Contusion On Sunday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jhoan Duran (leg) sustained a leg contusion after being hit by a line drive during Sunday's backfield game. According to Twins managers Rocco Baldelli, Duran was "moving around pretty well." The 25-year-old has avoided a significant injury and will likely get a few days off before returning to the mound. He will […]

Juan Soto Day-To-Day With Mild Oblique Strain

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (oblique) was removed from Sunday's minor-league "B" game with a "mild left oblique strain." He left after feeling "a little sore" in his left side while striking out in his only at-bat. The 24-year-old was removed for precautionary reasons and is considered "day-to-day." An oblique injury this close to […]

Juju Smith-Schuster Fully Practices Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. He was injured during the AFC Championship game against the Cincinnati Bengals and didn't practice at all last week. The 26-year-old was held out due to swelling in his left knee. After logging a whole session on Wednesday, Smith-Schuster is […]

Kadarius Toney Limited Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (ankle, hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. He exited the AFC Championship game against the Cincinnati Bengals early with ankle/hamstring injuries and did not return. The 24-year-old didn't practice last week, and his reps were limited on Wednesday. He will have two more chances to log […]

Patrick Mahomes Logs Another Full Practice Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. He sustained a high-ankle sprain in the Chiefs' divisional-round win against the Jaguars and has been playing through the injury. The 27-year-old hasn't been limited at practice since suffering the injury and will be all systems go for the Super Bowl […]

Hayden Hurst Set To Be A Free Agent

Tight end Hayden Hurst signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Cincinnati Bengals this past offseason. He is set to be a free agent in 2023. The 29-year-old made a decent impact for the Bengals this season, catching 54 passes for 414 yards and two touchdowns over 13 games. Cincinnati has $44 million in […]

Patrick Mahomes Fully Practices Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's practice estimate. Mahomes initially suffered a high right ankle sprain in the divisional round win over the Jaguars. The 27-year-old played through the ankle injury in the AFC Championship win over the Bengals. He appeared hobble at times but threw […]

Juju Smith-Schuster Listed As A Non-Participant Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) was listed as a non-participant for Wednesday's practice. Mecole Hardman (pelvis) and Kadarius Toney (ankle, hamstring) also didn't practice Wednesday. Smith-Schuster caught his only target for seven yards before exiting the AFC Championship game over the Bengals with a knee injury. The 26-year-old will have five more […]

Kadarius Toney Misses Wednesday's Practice

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (ankle, hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report. Mecole Hardman (pelvis) and JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) also didn't practice Wednesday. Toney exited the AFC Championship game against the Bengals in the first half with a leg injury and didn't return. The 24-year-old logged four snaps, […]

Mecole Hardman Doesn't Practice Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (pelvis) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report. Kadarius Toney (ankle, hamstring) and JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) also didn't practice Wednesday. Hardman returned to action for the AFC Championship game after being sidelined since Week 9 due to an injured pelvis. The 24-year-old caught two of […]

Tom Brady Announces Retirement From The NFL

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday. He played 23 seasons and won seven Super Bowls, six with the Patriots and one with the Bucs. The 45-year-old finishes his career with 89,214 passing yards, 649 touchdowns, and 212 interceptions over 335 games. He holds the record for passing […]

Patrick Mahomes Logs Full Practice Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. He will look to practice on Thursday and Friday fully. The 27-year-old suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Divisional Round win over the Jaguars. He briefly exited last Saturday's win with an ankle injury but later returned in the second half. […]

Cameron Brate Could Be Cut This Offseason

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could cut tight end Cameron Brate this offseason, as they are projected over the salary cap and will look to make cuts for cap purposes. By cutting Brate, the Bucs would save $2 million in cap space. Running back Leonard Fournette, kicker Ryan Succop, and left tackle Donovan Smith could also […]

Corey Davis Could Be A Cap Casualty This Offseason?

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis could be a cap casualty this offseason. The Jets are projected to be over the cap and have some difficult decisions to cut critical players to save money. According to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic, people in and around the Jets are operating under the assumption that Davis […]