Alexis Diaz Notches 16th Save Of Season Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds closer Alexis Diaz was back to close things out in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Royals. After getting a night off Monday, Diaz returned to pitch the ninth inning up by one and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout to end the game. The 26-year-old has been busy for a surprisingly competitive […]

Michael Conforto Collects Four Hits, Plates Three Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto had a big game at the plate in Tuesday's 11-3 win over the Cardinals. Conforto went 4-for-6 with three singles, a double, and three RBI. The 30-year-old has had a solid first season with the Giants after not playing in 2022 and is now slashing .250/.348/.450 with 12 home […]

Jack Flaherty Struggles Again In Tuesday's Loss

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty fell to 3-5 in Tuesday's 11-3 loss to the Giants. Flaherty pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing six runs on 10 hits and three walks with three strikeouts. He also hit a batter. The 27-year-old has been highly inconsistent this season, showcasing strikeout potential but also a serious lack […]

Giants Could Call Up Luis Matos

The San Francisco Giants may call up outfield prospect Luis Matos from Triple-A Sacramento after Mitch Haniger (forearm) sustained a fractured right forearm Tuesday. The 21-year-old is the team's seventh-ranked prospect per MLB Pipeline and has slashed an impressive .396/.434/.660 with six home runs, 19 RBI, and six stolen bases in 114 plate appearances. Matos […]

Mitch Haniger Suffers Fractured Right Forearm Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mitch Haniger (forearm) was diagnosed with a fractured right forearm in Tuesday's 11-3 win over the Cardinals after being struck by an 88.8 mph sinker from right-hander Jack Flaherty. The injury will likely result in the 32-year-old's second stint on the injured list this season. Health has been an issue throughout […]

J.T. Realmuto Hits For Cycle Monday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto had quite a night at the plate in Monday's 9-8 loss to the Diamondbacks. Realmuto went 4-for-4 with a single, double, triple, solo home run, three RBI, and a walk. It was the third completed cycle of the season and brings the 32-year-old's slash line to .256/.304/.460 with six HR, […]

Paul Goldschmidt Hits Two-Run Homer Monday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and a strikeout in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Giants. The veteran is still producing fantasy value at a high level, slashing .286/.380/.492 with 11 HR, 30 RBI, and seven stolen bases. The power has been down in June and this […]

Matthew Liberatore Tosses Quality Start Monday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore turned in a solid outing in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Giants. Liberatore pitched six innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks with five strikeouts. It was the 23-year-old's first quality start of his career and he now owns a 5.14 ERA with a 6.86 […]

Logan Webb Tosses Quality Start, Earns Win Monday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb improved to 5-6 in Monday's 4-3 win over the Cardinals. Webb pitched seven innings, allowing three runs on seven hits (including two home runs) and no walks with six strikeouts. The 26-year-old has done pretty much everything fantasy managers have come to expect, compiling a 3.15 ERA with […]

Camilo Doval Earns Four-Out Save Monday

San Francisco Giants closer Camilo Doval picked up his 17th save of the season in Monday's 4-3 win over the Cardinals. Doval entered the game in the eighth inning up by one with two outs and runners on first and third. He allowed a walk to load the bases but got out of the jam […]

Michael Harris II Homers, Collects Three Hits Monday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II had a nice game at the plate in Monday's 6-5 extra-innings loss to the Tigers. The 22-year-old went 3-for-4 with two singles, a solo home run, and a stolen base. The 2022 National League Rookie of the Year has started to pick things up but has struggled mightily this […]

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 […]