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, […]

Kenta Maeda Takes Loss Monday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda fell to 0-2 in Monday's 4-3 loss to the White Sox. Maeda pitched 6 innings, allowing all four runs on eight hits (including a three-run home run) and no walks with three strikeouts. This start was not as good as his stellar first, but the veteran has looked pretty […]

Reynaldo Lopez Earns Second Save Of Season Monday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Reynaldo Lopez picked up his second save of the season in Monday's 4-3 win over the Twins. Lopez entered the game to close things out with a one-run lead and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts. The 29-year-old leads the team in saves in the early going with Liam […]

German Marquez's Next Start Date Unknown

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez (forearm) said after Monday's 7-4 win over the Cardinals that he was not sure if he would have to miss his next start, per Denver Post's Patrick Saunders. Marquez came out during the sixth inning and could be seen pointing to his forearm while exiting the field. He said […]

Anthony Rendon Out Monday With Left Shoulder Soreness

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (shoulder) was a late scratch on Monday against the Nationals, as the Angels announced that he was dealing with left shoulder soreness. Rendon was hit by a Jordan Romano fastball in the ninth inning of Sunday's 12-11 loss to the Blue Jays. Hopefully, this will simply be a […]

Joe Kelly Placed On 15-Day Injured List Monday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Joe Kelly (groin) was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right groin strain. The move was made retroactive to April 9. Kelly has made three appearances this season, going 0-1 with a bloated 10.13 ERA. Pitcher Keynan Middleton's contract was selected from Triple-A Charlotte and right-hander Jonathan […]

Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for New Pitches (Week 3)

Welcome to the first edition of RotoBaller’s Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds article series for the 2023 season! Statcast provides a ton of insightful advanced metrics that can be used to better understand pitchers' performance and predict future fantasy performance. Diving into underlying stats is one of my favorite aspects of fantasy baseball and I […]

Sandy Alcantara Tosses Complete-Game Shutout Tuesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara turned in an excellent start in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Twins. Alcantara earned his first win of the season in a complete-game shutout, allowing three hits and a walk with five strikeouts on 100 pitches. This is the kind of outing fantasy managers have come to expect of […]

Antonio Senzatela Could Throw Live BP By Mid-April

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said Tuesday that starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela (knee) could progress to live batting practice by the second week of April. The right-hander is recovering from a left ACL injury suffered in August of last season. While he has not suffered any setbacks, there is no exact timetable for his return. […]

Austin Hedges Placed On 7-Day Injured List Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Austin Hedges (concussion) was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list Tuesday due to a concussion he suffered in Sunday's game against the Reds. Hedges was struck by a foul tip and was eventually removed from the game. Catcher Tyler Heineman was selected from Triple-A Indianapolis and relief pitcher Edwin Uceta was […]

Griffin Canning To Make Rehab Start Thursday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning (groin) is scheduled to start for Single-A Inland Empire on Thursday in a rehab assignment. The 26-year-old competed for the sixth spot in the team's rotation this spring but felt some discomfort after his final appearance, leading to a stint on the injured list. If Canning's Thursday outing […]

Mitch White Throws Bullpen Session Monday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Mitch White (elbow) felt good after throwing a 20-pitch bullpen session Monday. This is the first update on the 28-year-old since he was shut down late in spring with right elbow inflammation. White has dealt with both elbow and shoulder injuries in 2023, so it remains to be seen when he […]

James Paxton Pitches Three Innings Tuesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton (hamstring) pitched three strong innings in an extended spring training start in Fort Myers, Fla., on Tuesday, with his velocity hitting 95 mph. The veteran will work out in Fort Myers for the rest of the week and make his next start for a minor-league affiliate. Paxton suffered […]

Seiya Suzuki Taking In-Game At-Bats

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique) had two at-bats in a simulated game and played four innings of defense on Monday and was scheduled to take two at-bats as the designated hitter in a game in Arizona on Tuesday, per the team. The 28-year-old is recovering from a "moderate" left oblique strain, but has been […]

Max Kepler Day-To-Day With Right Knee Tendinitis

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (knee) is officially day-to-day after an MRI Tuesday revealed patellar tendinitis in his right knee. Manager Rocco Baldelli seemed encouraged by the results, saying there was "nothing major". Kepler departed Monday's game early with soreness in his right knee and was not in Tuesday's lineup. Baldelli made it sound like […]

Scott McGough Allows Back-To-Back Homers, Blows Save Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Scott McGough blew his first save of the season and took the loss in Monday's 5-4 game against the Padres. McGough came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth with a one-run lead. He allowed a leadoff homer to David Dahl to tie the game and then allowed the winning […]

David Villar Hits Two Homers, Plates Five Monday

San Francisco Giants third baseman David Villar was part of the home run onslaught in Monday's 12-3 win over the White Sox. The 26-year-old went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a grand slam, a walk, and a strikeout. As of now, the Giants seem to prefer Villar at third against right-handed pitching over Wilmer […]

Thairo Estrada Homers, Leaves Game Early Monday

San Francisco Giants second baseman/shortstop Thairo Estrada (leg) had another solid day at the plate in Monday's 12-3 win over the White Sox. Estrada went 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, a walk, a strikeout, and a stolen base. The 27-year-old fouled a pitch off of his left leg in his final at-bat, […]

Brice Turang Crushes Grand Slam Monday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang made his first career home run count in Monday's 10-0 win over the Mets. The 23-year-old went 2-for-3 with a single, a fifth-inning grand slam, a walk, and a stolen base. The rookie has made quite the impression early on, slashing .500/.615/.900 with five RBI and two stolen bases. […]

David Bednar Locks Down Second Save Of Season Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar picked up his second save of the season in Monday's 7-6 win over the Red Sox. Bednar entered to pitch the bottom of the ninth with a one-run lead. He got the first out on a groundout, allowed a single, and then struck out the final two hitters to end […]

Derek Law Earns Save For Reds Monday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Derek Law earned his first save of the season in Monday's 7-6 win over the Cubs. The 32-year-old came in to pitch the ninth inning and protect a one-run lead. He got the first two outs on a pop-out and a groundout, allowed back-to-back singles, and then got the final out […]

Cedric Mullins Swipes Fourth Bag Of Season Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins continued to show off his speed in Monday's 2-0 win over the Rangers. Mullins went 0-for-2 with two walks, a strikeout, and a stolen base. It was known that the new pitcher disengagement rules and larger bases may lead to more steals, and the O's in general have shown that […]