Charlie Morton's Potential Win Spoiled Monday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton pitched well but had a win bid dashed in Monday's 6-5 extra-innings loss to the Tigers. The 39-year-old pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing no runs on four hits and three walks with eight strikeouts. However, Raisel Iglesias could not close things out with a three-run lead, ending in an […]

Raisel Iglesias Blows Second Save Of Season Monday

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias could not get the job done in Monday's 6-5 extra-innings loss to the Tigers. Iglesias came on to pitch the ninth inning up by three. He allowed a leadoff single followed by a two-run home run and another single. He then got two outs on a strikeout and force-out at […]

Jonathan India Plates Two Monday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India went 2-for-5 with two singles, two RBI, and two strikeouts in Monday's 5-4 extra-innings win over the Royals. The 26-year-old is quietly putting together a solid fantasy season, slashing .277/.360/.422 with seven home runs, 34 RBI, and 12 stolen bases. The Reds have played surprisingly well this season, boosting […]

Ricky Karcher Earns Save In First Career Appearance Monday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Ricky Karcher had a memorable big-league debut in Monday's 5-4 extra-innings win over the Royals. Karcher came in to pitch the bottom of the 10th inning up by one with an automatic runner on second. He allowed a leadoff walk, got the first out on a flyout, allowed a double steal, […]

Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for xwOBA (Week 12)

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. With nearly two months in the books, fantasy managers can start building […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Decisions for Joey Wiemer, Brent Rooker, Brandon Bielak, JP Sears, more

Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball start/sit article for the week ahead, June 12 - June 18. This week's article will focus on Joey Wiemer, Brent Rooker, Brandon Bielak, JP Sears, James Paxton, Jack Flaherty, Isaac Paredes, and Nolan Jones. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play in […]

Yusei Kikuchi Earns 100th Career Win, 500th MLB Strikeout Tuesday

Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Brewers was a big milestone day for Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, who achieved his 500th Major League strikeout while also earning his 100th career win between MLB and Nippon Professional Baseball. Kikuchi pitched five innings, allowing two runs on three hits (including a two-run home run) and […]

Ranger Suarez Turns In Quality Start, Takes Loss Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez finally turned in a good start Tuesday but took the loss in a 2-0 game against the Mets. Suarez pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on five hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with four strikeouts. It was by far the best of Suarez's four […]

David Robertson Notches Ninth Save Of Season Tuesday

New York Mets relief pitcher David Robertson picked up his ninth save of the season in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Phillies. The veteran came in to pitch the top of the ninth up by two. He got the first out on a strikeout, allowed a single, and ended the game on a ground-ball double […]

Kodai Senga Allows One Hit, Fans Nine Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga pitched an excellent game in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Phillies. Senga pitched seven innings, allowing just one hit and no walks with nine strikeouts. The 30-year-old brought the best version of his game today and is now 5-3 with a 3.44 ERA, 11.45 K/9 rate, and 5.07 […]

Rays Encouraged By Pete Fairbanks' Hip Images

The Tampa Bay Rays were encouraged by the results of imaging conducted on relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks' hip Tuesday, as no structural damage was revealed. Fairbanks' hip initially "locked up" as he was warming up during Sunday's game, forcing him to the 15-day injured list, according to manager Kevin Cash. The 29-year-old is set to […]

Wil Myers Still Experiencing Shoulder Pain, Could Undergo MRI

Cincinnati Reds first baseman/outfielder Wil Myers (shoulder) is no longer dealing with a kidney stone which forced him onto the injured list, but is still dealing with shoulder pain from a left shoulder strain, per manager David Bell. The 32-year-old may undergo an MRI in Cincinnati. Myers was an intriguing late-round fantasy pick this season […]

TJ Friedl Exits Tuesday With Left Hamstring Tightness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (hamstring) exited Tuesday's 9-8 win over the Red Sox in the fourth inning with left hamstring tightness. Friedl went 0-for-3 with an RBI and a strikeout before being replaced by Jose Barrero. After the game, manager David Bell called the injury "minor", saying, "His goal is to be available off […]

Giancarlo Stanton Begins Rehab Assignment Tuesday

New York Yankees designated hitter/outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) began a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset Tuesday, going 0-for-3 with a walk. The 33-year-old has been out since mid-April with a left hamstring strain, but he could potentially return to the Yankees as soon as this weekend at the Dodgers. Stanton was off to a […]

Josh Donaldson Could Return To Yankees This Weekend

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) went 1-for-4 with a single in Tuesday's rehab game with Double-A Somerset. The veteran has been on the injured list since the beginning of April with a right hamstring strain, but he's hoping to rejoin the Yankees this weekend at the Dodgers. Donaldson saw a decline in […]

Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for Brls/BBE% (Week 10)

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. With nearly two months in the books, fantasy managers can start building […]

Patrick Bailey Homers, Plates Four Monday

San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey had another nice game at the plate in Monday's 14-4 win over the Pirates. The 24-year-old prospect went 3-for-5 with a single, a double, a two-run home run, and four RBI. He has posted an impressive .355/.375/.645 slash line with two HR and 11 RBI in nine games since […]

Andrew Chafin Earns One-Out Save Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Andrew Chafin notched his eighth save of the season in Monday's 7-5 win over the Rockies. Chafin entered the game in the top of the ninth inning up by two runs with two outs and a runner on first, promptly ending the game with a strikeout. It was odd that Chafin […]

Jhoan Duran Earns Extra-Innings Win Monday

Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran picked up his first win of the season in Monday's 7-5 extra-innings win over the Astros. Duran came in to pitch the ninth inning with the game tied 5-5. He allowed a leadoff single but then induced a groundball double-play and a lineout to end the inning. He stayed in […]

Ryan Pressly Blows First Save Of Season Monday

Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly blew his first save of the season in Monday's 7-5 extra-innings loss to the Twins. Pressly came on to pitch the ninth inning up by one. He got the first out on a strikeout, allowed a single, got the second out on a strikeout, allowed a walk, allowed the game-tying […]

Jose Altuve Hits Grand Slam Monday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve made his only hit count in Monday's 7-5 extra-innings loss to the Twins, going 1-for-4 with a seventh-inning grand slam, a walk, and a strikeout. The 33-year-old has now homered in back-to-back games and owns a .355/.444/.645 slash line in his first eight games. Fantasy managers will be glad […]

Royce Lewis Homers In Season Debut

Minnesota Twins shortstop/third baseman Royce Lewis had a memorable return from the injured list in Monday's 7-5 extra-innings win over the Astros. Making his season debut, Lewis went 2-for-5 with a single, a three-run home run, and four RBI. The 23-year-old's return came one year after suffering an ACL tear in his right knee. Lewis […]

Michael Kopech Allows Two Homers In Monday's Loss

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech fell to 3-5 in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Angels. Kopech pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing four runs on five hits (including two home runs) and two walks with 10 strikeouts. The 27-year-old continued to flash his strikeout prowess, but the walks and home run issues that have […]

Griffin Canning Fans Nine, Earns Win Monday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning improved to 4-2 in Monday's 6-4 win over the White Sox. Canning pitched six innings, allowing three runs on six hits (including two home runs) and no walks with nine strikeouts. The 27-year-old has had some solid starts this season but has been inconsistent and now owns a […]

Liam Hendriks Receives Huge Ovation, Allows Two Runs In Season Debut

The results of his outing were nowhere near as important as its meaning for Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Angels. Making his 2023 debut after recovering from non-Hodgkins lymphoma, Hendriks received several ovations throughout the evening. He pitched the eighth inning and did not factor, allowing two […]

Kendall Graveman Earns Fourth Save Of Season Tuesday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Kendall Graveman picked up his fourth save of the season in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Guardians. Graveman came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by two. He allowed a leadoff walk, induced a double play, allowed a single, and ended the game on a strikeout. The […]

Ty France Exits Early Tuesday After Hit By Pitch In Hand

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (hand) exited Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Athletics in the bottom of the eighth inning after getting hit by a fastball in his left hand. Sam Haggerty replaced him on the basepaths. France had gone 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a strikeout before exiting. Fantasy managers should […]

Spencer Strider Strikes Out 11, Takes Loss Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider pitched well once again but took the loss in Tuesday's 8-1 game against the Dodgers. Strider pitched six innings, allowing four runs (two earned) on five hits (including a solo home run) and three walks with 11 strikeouts. The 24-year-old has been very consistent and one of fantasy's top […]

Bobby Miller Earns Win In First Career Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitching prospect Bobby Miller earned the win in Tuesday's 8-1 game against the Braves. Making his big-league debut, Miller pitched five innings, allowing one run on four hits and a walk with five strikeouts. It was an impressive showing against a tough lineup, and the 24-year-old may have another opportunity to […]

Josh Jung Stays Hot, Plates Three Tuesday

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung continued his hot streak in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Pirates. Jung went 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, three RBI, and a strikeout. The 25-year-old is now hitting .400 with three HR and eight RBI in his last seven games. He is currently rostered in 72 […]