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 […]

Nathan Eovaldi Earns Complete-Game Win Tuesday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi continued to deal in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Pirates. Eovaldi pitched all nine innings, giving up six hits and a walk with five strikeouts. The 33-year-old has had an excellent start to his Rangers tenure, going 6-2 with a 2.60 ERA, 8.57 K/9 rate, and 1.43BB/9 rate in […]

Ryan Helsley Earns Sixth Save Of Season Tuesday

It wasn't smooth, but St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley picked up his sixth save of the season in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Reds. Helsley entered the game to pitch the ninth inning up by three. He got the first two outs on a strikeout and groundout but then allowed a single and […]

Paul Goldschmidt Homers Twice Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt had another great game at the plate in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Reds. Playing designated hitter, the veteran went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs, a walk, and a strikeout. Goldschmidt has been a stellar fantasy contributor once again this season, slashing .293/.404/.521 with nine […]

Felix Bautista Blows Save Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista could not convert the save opportunity in the ninth inning of Tuesday's 6-5 extra-innings loss to the Yankees. Bautista came in to face the top of the Yankees lineup up by one. He struck out Gleyber Torres but then allowed a solo home run to Aaron Judge before getting the […]

Brusdar Graterol Earns Four-Out Save Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol picked up a four-out save in Monday's 8-6 win over the Braves. Graterol entered the game in the eighth inning up by three with two outs and a runner on first. Graterol allowed an RBI double before ending the inning with a groundout. He stayed on to pitch […]

Gavin Stone Hit Hard, Lacks Command Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Gavin Stone did not have a great return start in Monday's 8-6 win over the Braves. Stone pitched four innings, allowing five runs on five hits (including a three-run home run) and five walks with just one strikeout. The 24-year-old prospect has now made two big-league starts and has a […]

Corbin Burnes Allows Four Home Runs In Monday's Loss

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes was off his game again in Monday's 12-2 loss to the Astros. Burnes pitched five innings, allowing five runs on seven hits (including four home runs) and two walks with five strikeouts. The 28-year-old was drafted as one of fantasy's top starters but has compiled a disappointing 4-4 record […]

Yordan Alvarez Hits Two Homers, Plates Five Monday

Houston Astros designated hitter/outfielder Yordan Alvarez had a huge game at the plate in Monday's 12-2 rout of the Brewers. Alvarez went 3-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, a grand slam, and a walk. The 25-year-old has performed as expected for fantasy managers, slashing .305/.399/.616 with 12 HR and 46 RBI in 178 […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Stays Hot With Four Hits Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. continued to produce at the plate in Monday's 6-3 win over the Phillies. Gurriel went 4-for-4 with two singles, a double, a solo home run, and two RBI. The 29-year-old has been great to start the season, slashing .321/.376/.562 with eight HR and 27 RBI. He is currently rostered […]

Kyle Schwarber Hits 12th Homer Of Season Monday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber made his one hit count in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Diamondbacks. Schwarber went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, and a strikeout. The fourth-inning drive was the slugger's 12th HR of the season. The 30-year-old has been on the lower end of expectations to this point, slashing […]

Zack Wheeler Middling Again Monday, Takes Loss

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler was underwhelming in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Diamondbacks. Wheeler pitched six innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits (including two home runs) and a walk with three strikeouts. The 32-year-old hasn't been bad this season but hasn't been what fantasy managers were drafting him for. He […]

Andrew Chafin Earns Seventh Save Of Season Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Andrew Chafin picked up his seventh save of the season in Monday's 6-3 win over the Phillies. Chafin came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by three. He got the first two outs on strikeouts, allowed a walk, and got the third out on another strikeout. The 32-year-old […]

Emmanuel Clase Collects 16th Save Monday

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase picked up his league-best 16th save of the season in Monday's 3-0 win over the White Sox. Clase came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning and went 1-2-3 with a strikeout. The 25-year-old has not had the numbers fantasy managers expected overall with a 3.38 ERA, just […]

Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for Swinging Strike Rate (Week 9)

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. An important facet of pitchers' profiles for fantasy baseball we haven't yet […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Decisions for Francisco Lindor, Willy Adames, Lance Lynn, Dean Kremer, more

Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball start/sit article for the week ahead, May 22 - May 28. This week's article will focus on Francisco Lindor, Willy Adames, DJ LeMahieu, Thairo Estrada, Lance Lynn, Dean Kremer, Christopher Morel, and Casey Schmitt. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play in […]

Dane Dunning Stellar In Tuesday Win

Texas Rangers pitcher Dane Dunning turned in another great start in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Braves. Dunning pitched six innings, allowing one run on six hits and no walks with four strikeouts. The 28-year-old has pitched well all season long and has made three consecutive strong appearances as a starter. He is now 4-0 […]

Alexis Diaz Earns 10th Save Of Season Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds closer Alexis Diaz picked up his 10th save of the season in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Rockies. Diaz came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth and turned in a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. The 26-year-old has been solid all season, converting all of his save opportunities with a 2.25 […]

William Smith Earns Eighth Save Tuesday

Texas Rangers closer William Smith picked up his eighth save of the season in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Braves. Smith came in to pitch the top of the ninth up by three and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout to end the game. The veteran has pitched well since being named the team's […]

Devin Williams Notches Five-Out Save Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams secured his sixth save of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Cardinals. Williams came on in the eighth inning up by one with one out and runners on first and third. The runner advanced to second on a stolen base, but Williams proceeded to get a strikeout and […]