Bailey Ober Optioned To Triple-A Monday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul Monday. A corresponding move will be announced Tuesday. The move comes after Kenta Maeda (ankle) threw a successful bullpen session while dealing with a left ankle contusion. Ober made a spot start on Sunday and earned the win, allowing one run on three... Read More

Michael Harris II Could Return This Weekend

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (back) is ready to begin a rehab assignment and could return for the Braves' weekend series with the Mets or sooner, per MLB.com's Mark Bowman. The 22-year-old, who has been dealing with a lower back strain since early April, has been taking part in batting practice since last Saturday.... Read More

Luis Severino Throws Live Batting Practice Monday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) threw two innings of live batting practice Monday and is scheduled to do so again on Friday. Severino was placed on the 15-day injured list in late March with a right lat strain. Manager Aaron Boone indicated that Severino would likely be built up to 70-80 pitches... Read More

Harrison Bader Expected To Join Triple-A Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (oblique) began a Minor League rehab assignment last Friday with Double-A Somerset and is expected to join Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday. The 28-year-old, who was placed on the 10-day injured list in late March, will need about two weeks of Minor League action. This suggests that Bader could return... Read More

Trevor Rogers Still In No-Throw Status

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Rogers (biceps) is still in a no-throw status Monday after being placed on the 15-day injured list with a left biceps strain on April 21. The 25-year-old exited his fourth start early and had compiled a 4.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 24.1% strikeout rate to start the season. Rogers said... Read More

Johnny Cueto To Pitch In Extended Game Wednesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (biceps) is scheduled to throw three innings in an extended game on Wednesday. The 37-year-old veteran has been dealing with right biceps tightness since Spring Training and exited his Marlins debut on April 3. Cueto was a surprise fantasy asset last season with the White Sox, so it is... Read More

Sandy Alcantara Throws Bullpen Monday, Should Start Wednesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara (biceps) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Monday and is scheduled to start Wednesday's game at the Braves. Alcantara has been dealing with mild right biceps tendinitis since his last start on April 16. Hopefully, the 2022 National League Cy Young winner will be fully healthy, as he has not... Read More

Michael Brantley Begins Triple-A Rehab Assignment Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder), who had shoulder surgery in August and has been rehabbing since the start of the season, went 1-for-1 with a walk in his first game of a rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Sugar Land. The 35-year-old is expected to remain with the Space Cowboys for at least a week,... Read More

Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for Launch Angle (Week 5)

Welcome back to another edition of RotoBaller’s Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week, I will select one advanced metric, choose two pitchers with strong values and two with poor values, and analyze what those values may mean for future performance. Last week, I wrote about average exit velocity (EV), and this week,... Read More

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Tool for Lineup Decisions (Apr 24 - Apr 30)

Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play in a pivotal daily matchup, choosing who to start vs. sit is one of the most nerve-wracking and potentially frustrating aspects of fantasy baseball. Fortunately, there is a free solution available at RotoBaller. The Who Should I Start? Tool allows you... Read More

Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for Exit Velocity (Week 4)

Welcome to the second edition of RotoBaller’s Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week, I will select one advanced metric, choose two pitchers with strong values and two with poor values, and analyze what those values may mean for future performance. With plenty of home runs being hit and high-scoring games, I will... Read More

Reynaldo Lopez Earns Four-Out Save Tuesday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Reynaldo Lopez earned his third save of the season in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Phillies in Game 2 of a doublehader. Lopez entered the game up three with two outs in the eighth inning and a runner on third. He ended the inning with a strikeout and stayed on... Read More

Taj Bradley Strikes Out Nine In Tuesday's Win

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Taj Bradley looked impressive in his second big-league start, improving to 2-0 over the Reds in a 10-0 win. The 22-year-old pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing three hits and a walk with nine strikeouts. The team's top prospect has flashed why he has been so hyped in his first two... Read More

Jose Alvarado Earns First Save Of Season Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado picked up his first save of the season in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the White Sox in the first game of a doubleheader. Alvarado came in to end things up by three and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts. The Phillies have gone with a closer-by-committee approach so... Read More

Garrett Mitchell Exits Game Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (unknown) exited Tuesday's game against the Mariners in the 10th inning after making a throw from center field. The 24-year-old had extended himself on a slide into third base in the top half of the inning and grabbed his arm/side in the bottom half after making a throw to home... Read More

Felix Bautista Racks Up Fifth Save Of Season Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista picked up his fifth save of the season in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Nationals. Bautista came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by one. He got the first two outs on a pop-out and a groundout, allowed a single and a stolen base, and got the... Read More

Ramon Urias Was Available Off Bench Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Ramon Urias (concussion), who was hit in the helmet by a 96.2 mph sinker on Saturday, cleared concussion protocol and was available to come off the bench in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Nationals, said manager Brandon Hyde. While he did not play, it is good news that he was ready to... Read More

Mookie Betts May Play Shortstop Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that second baseman/outfielder Mookie Betts (paternity list) may start at shortstop when he returns from the paternity list on Wednesday. The Dodgers have been struggling as a whole and both Chris Taylor (side) and Miguel Rojas (torso) are dealing with injuries, so Roberts may have to get... Read More

Miguel Rojas Exits Early Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas (torso) exited Tuesday's game against the Mets with apparent midsection discomfort, per Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna. Rojas took a hard one-hopper in the midsection in the second inning and was then replaced by Luke Williams in his next at-bat. Rojas had gone 0-for-1 with a walk. Fantasy managers... Read More

Corbin Burnes Exits With Minor Pectoral Strain Monday

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said in an interview after Monday's 7-3 win over the Mariners that starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (pectoral) exited the game with a minor left pectoral strain. He said that Burnes has not been ruled out from making his next start, which would be a favorable matchup Sunday against the Red... Read More

TJ Friedl Plates Four Monday, Stays Hot

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl stayed hot at the plate in Monday's 8-1 win over the Rays, going 1-for-3 with a double, four RBI, and a walk. The 27-year-old has gotten off to a nice start at the plate, slashing .304/.371/.518 with two home runs and nine RBI. The Reds' lineup isn't great, but they... Read More

Jack Flaherty Walks Three, Takes Loss Monday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty fell to 1-2 in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Diamondbacks. Flaherty pitched six innings, allowing four runs on four hits (including a solo home run) and three walks with four strikeouts. While his overall numbers look good, walks have been a major issue for the 27-year-old. He now... Read More

Corey Julks Homers Monday, Continues Hot Start

Houston Astros outfielder Corey Julks continued to produce at the plate in Monday's 9-2 win over the Blue Jays. The 27-year-old rookie went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run, three RBI, and two strikeouts. Julks is now slashing .310/.302/.524 with two HR and five RBI in 43 plate appearances. He has shown a... Read More

Cristian Javier Improves To 2-0 Monday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier picked up his second win of the season in Monday's 9-2 game against the Blue Jays. Javier pitched five innings, allowing one run on three hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with five strikeouts on 97 pitches. The 26-year-old has been inconsistent to this point, compiling... Read More

Kevin Gausman Gets Rocked Monday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman turned in a poor start in Monday's 9-2 loss to the Astros. Gausman pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing eight runs (seven earned) on seven hits (including two home runs) and two walks with five strikeouts. It was obviously not the result fantasy managers want to see, but even... Read More

A.J. Puk Earns Second Save Of Season Monday

Miami Marlins relief pitcher A.J. Puk picked up his second save of the season in Monday's 4-3 win over the Giants. Puk came in to close things out up by a run in the top of the ninth. He allowed a leadoff single, got the first out on a sacrifice bunt which advanced the runner... Read More

Logan Webb's Losing Streak Continues Monday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb fell to 0-4 in Monday's 4-3 game against the Marlins. Webb pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing four runs on eight hits (including a two-run home run) and no walks with six strikeouts. He also hit a batter. It has not been the start fantasy managers had hoped for,... Read More

Corbin Burnes Exits Early Monday With Apparent Injury

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (unknown) exited Monday's start at the Mariners early with an apparent injury. Burnes had just recorded the first out in the bottom of the sixth inning and immediately signaled for a trainer to come out before exiting. He had allowed two runs on three hits (including a solo home... Read More

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Tool for Lineup Decisions (Apr 17 - Apr 23)

Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play in a pivotal daily matchup, choosing who to start vs. sit is one of the most nerve-wracking and potentially frustrating aspects of fantasy baseball. Fortunately, there is a free solution available at RotoBaller. The Who Should I Start? Tool allows you... Read More

Jose Leclerc Blows Save Tuesday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc blew his first save of the season in Tuesday's 8-5 extra-innings win over the Royals. Leclerc came on to pitch the top of the ninth up by one with no outs and a runner on first. He allowed a walk, got the first out on a flyout which allowed... Read More