Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for BABIP (Week 6)

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. Over the last two weeks, I looked at different components of pitchers' […]

Nick Senzel Stays Hot With Solo Home Run Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel continued to deliver at the plate in Monday's 8-3 loss to the Padres. Senzel went 3-for-4 with two singles and a solo home run. The 27-year-old has been hot since being activated from the injured list, slashing .310/.385/.500 with three HR, 12 RBI, and two stolen bases in 65 plate […]

Manny Machado Plates Two More Monday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado continued to pick it up at the plate in Monday's 8-3 win over the Reds. Machado went 1-for-4 with a single, two RBI, a walk, and two strikeouts. The 30-year-old is slashing a disappointing .237/.285/.386 to start the season but has performed better lately, batting .258 with three […]

Blake Snell Earns First Win Of Season Monday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell finally earned a win in Monday's 8-3 game against the Reds. Snell pitched six innings, allowing three runs on eight hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with seven strikeouts. It was an overall encouraging start, as it was the 30-year-old's first of the season pitching […]

Bo Bichette Delivers Five-Hit Night Monday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette stayed red hot at the plate in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Red Sox. Bichette went 5-for-5 out of the leadoff spot with four singles, a three-run home run, and his first stolen base of the season. The 25-year-old has not delivered on steals but has been fabulous otherwise, […]

Alex Verdugo Delivers Another Walk-Off Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo played the hero once again in Monday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays. Verdugo went 2-for-5 with a double, a walk-off solo home run off of Jordan Romano, and a stolen base. The 26-year-old has gotten off to a great start at the plate, slashing .311/.373/.508 with five HR, […]

Jordan Romano Takes Second Loss Of Season Monday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano fell to 2-2 in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Red Sox. Romano came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth and keep things tied 5-5. However, he allowed a leadoff, walk-off solo home run to Alex Verdugo to end the game. Despite this blemish, Romano has pitched well […]

Domingo German Takes Tough No-Decision Monday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German turned in a gem Monday but unfortunately couldn't come away with the win in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Guardians. German pitched 8 1/3 innings, allowing one run on two hits and a walk with six strikeouts. Closer Clay Holmes came in to blow the save, putting a […]

Emmanuel Clase Notches 10th Save Of Season Monday

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase picked up his 10th save of the season in Monday's 3-2 win over the Yankees. Clase entered to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by one and made quick work of it, delivering a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. The 25-year-old has been almost everything fantasy managers had hoped […]

Clay Holmes Blows Save, Takes Loss Monday

New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes blew his second save of the season and took the loss in Monday's 3-2 game against the Guardians. Holmes entered the game in the top of the ninth inning up by three with one out and a runner on first. The first batter he faced reached on a fielding […]

Paul Sewald Racks Up Seventh Save Tuesday

It wasn't the cleanest, but Seattle Mariners closer Paul Sewald picked up his seventh save of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Phillies. Sewald came in to close things out up by three. He allowed a leadoff double, got the first out on a groundout while the runner advanced to third, got the […]

Alexis Diaz Notches Third Save Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds closer Alexis Diaz picked up his third save of the season in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Rangers. Diaz came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by one. He got the first out on a strikeout, allowed a single, got the second out on another strikeout, had the tying […]

Jason Foley Earns Four-Out Save Tuesday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Jason Foley picked up his second save of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Brewers. Foley entered the game in the eighth inning with two outs and the tying run on second, but he left that runner stranded by getting the third out on a strikeout. He then shut […]

Scott Barlow Earns Multi-Inning Save Tuesday

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Scott Barlow earned his third save of the season in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Barlow entered the game in the eighth inning up by one with one out and the tying run at second. He left that runner stranded by striking out the first two hitters he faced […]

Andrew McCutchen Stays Hot, Hits Another Homer Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen continued to hit for power in Tuesday's 8-7 loss to the Dodgers. The 36-year-old veteran went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run and two strikeouts. McCutchen has had a throwback start to the season, slashing .270/.371/.527 with five HR, 12 RBI, and three stolen bases. He has continued to be […]

Shelby Miller Earns Save For Dodgers Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Shelby Miller picked up a surprising first save of the season in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Pirates. The 32-year-old veteran successfully protected a one-run lead with a 1-2-3 ninth inning and a strikeout. Evan Phillips had just returned from the paternity list, but he pitched the sixth inning. Six […]

Cedric Mullins Hits Late Grand Slam Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins made his only hit count in Tuesday's 8-6 loss to the Red Sox. The 28-year-old went 1-for-5 out of the leadoff spot with a ninth-inning grand slam and two strikeouts. He has had some ups and downs early on but has overall delivered on what fantasy managers have come to […]

Kenley Jansen Stays Perfect, Earns Sixth Save Tuesday

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen converted his sixth save of the season in Tuesday's 8-6 win over the Orioles. Jansen entered the game up by two with one out and no one on in the bottom of the ninth. He immediately got the final two outs on a groundout and lineout to end the […]

Jasson Dominguez Hits Second Homer Of Season Tuesday

New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run, and three RBI in Tuesday's win with Double-A Somerset. The Yankees' No. 2 prospect crushed a first-inning shot well over the right-field fence for his second HR of the season. While Dominguez carries a great deal of fantasy intrigue […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]