Yusei Kikuchi Turns In Strong Start Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi put forth another strong effort in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Phillies. Kikuchi pitched six innings, allowing one run on four hits and no walks with seven strikeouts. The 32-year-old has quietly put together a solid campaign, going 9-4 with a 3.44 ERA and a 9.26 K/9 rate […]

Jordan Romano Earns Save In First Game Back From Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano (back) had an instant impact in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Phillies, earning the save after being reinstated from the injured list. Romano entered the game to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by one and turned in a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts. The 30-year-old picked […]

Kyle Hendricks Turns In Quality Start, No-Decision Tuesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks delivered a quality start but came away with a no-decision in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the White Sox. Hendricks pitched six innings, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks with four strikeouts. The 33-year-old has been serviceable in 16 starts this season, going 4-6 with a 4.00 […]

Gregory Santos Earns Five-Out Save Tuesday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Gregory Santos earned his fourth save of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Cubs. Santos entered the bottom of the eighth inning up by one with one out and the bases empty. He got the final two outs on a groundout and a strikeout and stayed on to […]

Justin Lawrence Implodes In Tuesday's Loss

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Justin Lawrence blew his fifth save of the season and took the loss in Tuesday's 8-5 game against the Diamondbacks. Lawrence came in to pitch the top of the ninth up by two. He allowed a leadoff single, a double, and a game-tying two-RBI single. He then got the first out […]

Paul Sewald Earns 24th Save Of Season Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald picked up his 24th save of the season in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Rockies. Sewald came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by three. He allowed a leadoff single, got the first out on a strikeout, allowed back-to-back singles, got the second out on a […]

Emerson Hancock Not Sharp In Tuesday's Start

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Emerson Hancock was not nearly as effective as he was in his first career start in Tuesday's 10-8 extra-innings win over the Royals. The 24-year-old rookie pitched five innings, allowing five runs on nine hits (including a home run) and no walks with one strikeout. While Hancock is the club's No. […]

Andres Munoz Blows Save, Escapes With Win Tuesday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz had an eventful evening in Tuesday's 10-8 extra-innings win over the Royals. Munoz came in to pitch the bottom of the eighth inning up by three with one out and runners on first and second. He immediately got the remaining two outs on a pop-out and groundout and stayed […]

John Means Makes Second Rehab Start Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (back, elbow) made his second rehab start Tuesday for Double-A Bowie. Means pitched 1 1/3 innings, allowing four runs on three hits and two walks with four strikeouts over 45 pitches. The 30-year-old was in the process of recovering from Tommy John surgery when he sustained a strain to […]

Grayson Rodriguez Earns Quality Start, Win Monday

Baltimore Orioles rookie starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez turned in another solid start in Monday's 4-1 win over the Padres. The 23-year-old pitched seven innings, allowing one run on three hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with six strikeouts. Rodriguez came into the season as one of fantasy's top prospects, and while he […]

Justin Lawrence Strikes Out Side For Save Monday

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Justin Lawrence picked up his 10th save of the season in Monday's 6-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Lawrence came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by two and turned in a 1-2-3 inning with three strikeouts. The 28-year-old has settled into the closer's role for the team […]

Merrill Kelly Fans 11 Monday, Takes No-Decision

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly took a tough no-decision in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Rockies. After exiting his last start early with a leg cramp, Kelly pitched six innings in this start, allowing two runs on five hits (including two solo home runs) and a walk with 11 strikeouts. The 34-year-old has had […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Hits Inside-The-Park Homer Monday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. had a solid day at the plate in Monday's 7-6 win over the Mariners. Witt Jr. went 4-for-5 with three singles and an inside-the-park home run. The 23-year-old has been what fantasy managers had hoped for to this point, slashing .277/.318/.492 with 22 HR, 72 RBI, and 34 […]

Matt Brash Blows Save, Takes Loss Monday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Brash fell to 8-4 in Monday's 7-6 loss to the Royals. Brash entered the game to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by one. He allowed back-to-back singles, putting runners on first and third. The runner on first advanced to second on a steal before he got the first […]

Ji Man Choi Placed On 10-Day Injured List Monday

The San Diego Padres placed first baseman/designated hitter Ji Man Choi (ribs) on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left rib cage strain. The move is retroactive to August 12, when he sustained the injury while taking swings. Outfielder Ben Gamel's contract was selected from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Choi had […]

Logan O'Hoppe To Continue Rehabbing At Triple-A

Los Angeles Angels rookie catcher Logan O'Hoppe (shoulder) will continue his recovery from a torn left (non-throwing) labrum in his shoulder with Triple-A Salt Lake City. Manager Phil Nevin said the plan is for the 23-year-old to catch back-to-back days and that it will likely be one or two weeks before he is ready to […]

Zach Neto To Resume Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Angels rookie shortstop Zach Neto (back) is expected to resume baseball activities, manager Phil Nevin said Monday. Nevin said, "He's starting to do more physical activity... I can't give you a timeline on him, but he's pain-free and that's the most important thing." The 22-year-old has been on the injured list with back […]

Mike Trout To Return Once Wrist Pain Is Manageable

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) said Monday that he will return to the team when he can tolerate the pain in his fractured left wrist. The 32-year-old said, "I think it's better because I know it's just a pain tolerance thing. It's not like a calf injury when you are worried about injuring […]

Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for Spin Rates (Week 21)

Welcome back to another edition of RotoBaller’s Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week, I 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. We are nearing the end of the season and I have yet to […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Decisions for Tanner Bibee, Chase Silseth, Kerry Carpenter, Max Kepler, more

Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball start/sit article for the week ahead, August 14 - August 20. This week's article will focus on Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Davis Schneider, Joey Votto, Josh Bell, Tanner Bibee, Chase Silseth, Kerry Carpenter, and Max Kepler. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play in […]

Raisel Iglesias Earns 21st Save Of Season Tuesday

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias picked up his 21st save of the season in Tuesday's 8-6 win over the Pirates. Iglesias came in to pitch the ninth inning up by two. He got the first two outs on a strikeout and groundout, allowed a single and walk, and ended the game with another groundout. The […]

David Bednar Blows Save Tuesday, Takes Loss

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar blew his third save of the season in Tuesday's 8-6 loss to the Braves. Bednar came in to pitch the top of the ninth up by one. He got the first out on a flyout, allowed a walk and a double, got the second out on a fielder's choice in […]

Adbert Alzolay Notches 15th Save Of Season Tuesday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Adbert Alzolay continued to pick up saves, earning his 15th of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Mets. Alzolay came in to pitch the ninth inning up by one. He allowed a leadoff single, but then got the first out on a lineout and ended the game by inducing […]

Pete Fairbanks Allows Homer, Earns Save Tuesday

It wasn't a clean outing, but Tampa Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks was able to pick up his 15th save of the season in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Cardinals. Fairbanks came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by three. He got the first out on a flyout, allowed a solo […]

Yasmani Grandal Exits Early Tuesday With Left Knee Soreness

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) left Tuesday's 7-1 loss to the Yankees in the sixth inning with left knee soreness, per the team's Twitter page. Grandal had gone 0-for-1 before being replaced defensively by Carlos Perez in the sixth inning. The 34-year-old veteran should be considered day-to-day. Grandal's power has declined over the […]

Ramon Urias Exits Early Tuesday With Heel Discomfort

Baltimore Orioles utility infielder Ramon Urias (heel) left Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Astros early with left heel discomfort, per The Baltimore Sun's Jacob Calvin Meyer. Urias had gone 1-for-3 with a triple before being removed for Adam Frazier. It is unknown how severe his injury is, but fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day until […]

Kyle Tucker Hits Go-Ahead Grand Slam Tuesday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker had a huge game offensively in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Orioles. Tucker went 2-for-4 with a single, a ninth-inning go-ahead grand slam, five RBI, a walk, and a stolen base. The 26-year-old has been one of fantasy's most consistent players again this season, slashing .297/.377/.512 with 20 HR, 82 […]

Felix Bautista Allows Grand Slam, Takes Loss Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista had possibly his worst outing of the season in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Astros, blowing his sixth save and taking the loss. Bautista entered to pitch the top of the ninth up by three. He allowed a leadoff walk followed by a single, got the first out on a […]

AJ Pollock Exits Early Tuesday With Side Discomfort

San Francisco Giants outfielder AJ Pollock (side) exited Tuesday's game against the Angels in the third inning with left side discomfort, per MLB.com's Maria Guardado. Pollock was pinch-hit for before getting an at-bat. The 35-year-old has dealt with injuries throughout his career and has slashed just .165/.215/.308 in 144 plate appearances this season with the […]

Alexis Diaz Locks Down 33rd Save Monday

Cincinnati Reds closer Alexis Diaz earned his 33rd save of the season in Monday's 5-2 win over the Marlins. Diaz came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by three. He allowed back-to-back walks to start the inning but then got the first out on a strikeout and ended the game with […]