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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Corbin Burnes Pitches Gem Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes finally turned in a solid start in Tuesday's 7-1 win over the Diamondbacks. Burnes pitched eight scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and no walks with eight strikeouts. This was what fantasy managers were expecting from the 28-year-old, as opposed to his first two starts in which he allowed […]

Josh Hader Allows Run, Earns Fourth Save Tuesday

San Diego Padres closer Josh Hader did not have a clean outing but did pick up his fourth save in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Mets. Hader came on to pitch the ninth inning up by three. He allowed a leadoff walk, got the first out on a strikeout, allowed another walk, allowed an RBI […]

Nick Anderson Earns First Save Of Season Tuesday

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Nick Anderson picked up his first save of the season in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Reds. Anderson came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by one and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. While A.J. Minter has seen the most save opportunities so far with […]

David Bednar Blows Save, Earns Lucky Win Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar blew his first save of the season but earned a win in Tuesday's 7-4 game against the Astros. Bednar entered the game to pitch the top of the ninth inning up 4-2. He got the first out on a flyout, had a runner reach first on an error, allowed another […]

Ryan Pressly Takes Another Loss Tuesday

Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly continued to struggle in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Pirates. Pressly came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning with the game tied. He allowed a leadoff single, got the first out on a strikeout, allowed another single, and then gave up a walk-off three-run home run to […]

Kyle Bradish To Make Double-A Rehab Start Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish (foot) is scheduled to make a rehab start for Double-A Bowie on Friday while recovering from a right foot contusion. Manager Brandon Hyde said he is hopeful the 26-year-old will be able to pitch four or five innings. Bradish entered the season as an intriguing late-round fantasy pick but […]

Ryan Mountcastle Homers Twice, Plates Nine Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle had a stellar night at the plate in Tuesday's 12-8 win over the Athletics. The 26-year-old went 3-for-4 with a single, a three-run home run, a grand slam, and nine RBI. The performance made him the third O's player with a nine-RBI game in the team's history. The pushed-back […]

Luis Arraez Hits For Cycle Tuesday

Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez made history in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Phillies, hitting for the first cycle in the franchise's history. Arraez went 4-for-5 with a single, a double, a triple, a solo home run, and two RBI. The 2022 American League batting champion has always provided average as his top fantasy […]

Andrew Chafin Strikes Out Side, Earns Save Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Andrew Chafin picked up his second save of the season in Monday's 3-0 win over the Brewers. Chafin entered to pitch the ninth inning up by three and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with three strikeouts. The veteran has converted both of his save opportunities and has yet to allow a run […]

Pete Fairbanks Earns Team's First Save Monday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks picked up the team's first save of the season in Monday's 1-0 win over the Red Sox. Fairbanks came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning to end the game and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. The Rays have yet to lose a game, […]