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Tyler O'Neill Out Of Lineup Tuesday With General Soreness
Baltimore Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino said that outfielder Tyler O'Neill (soreness) was not in Tuesday's lineup against the Guardians due to "general soreness," per Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich. The 30-year-old has spent several stints on the injured list this season with neck inflammation and a left-shoulder impingement. He has also produced little offensively, slashing […]
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Alec Burleson Exits Early Monday With Foot Contusion
Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Alec Burleson (foot) exited Monday's 6-2 win over the Rockies in the seventh inning with a contusion on the top of his foot after fouling a ball off of himself, per the Athletic's Katie Woo. Burleson went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts before being replaced by Garrett Hampson. […]
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Grayson Rodriguez Undergoing Imaging On Elbow
Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich reported Monday that Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (elbow, lat) is undergoing imaging on his right elbow, per interim manager Tony Mansolino. The 25-year-old has missed the entire 2025 season with an elbow injury suffered in the spring, followed by a lat issue, and now a re-emergence of elbow issues. […]
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Shane McClanahan Throws 10-Pitch Bullpen Session Monday
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (triceps) threw a 10-pitch bullpen session on Monday, per Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. Manager Kevin Cash said McClanahan, "Felt OK, nothing great. So we'll see how he comes in tomorrow. We'll just see. I don't have much to add right now." The 28-year-old had a rough rehab […]
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Nathan Eovaldi Targeting Wednesday For Next Start
Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said Monday that the team is "targeting Wednesday" for starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (back) to make his next start, per Dallas News' Shawn McFarland. Eovaldi was scratched from Sunday's start against the Tigers due to back stiffness. The 35-year-old has dealt with injuries throughout his career but […]
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Chris Martin Placed On 15-Day Injured List Monday, Out 4-6 Weeks
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Chris Martin (calf) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a left calf strain, per the team's official communications X account. The 39-year-old left Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Tigers after a disappointing performance. Manager Bruce Bochy said that Martin will miss four-to-six weeks. He has been a […]
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Ha-Seong Kim Exits Monday With Lower-Back Tightness
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) exited Monday's 8-3 loss to the White Sox in the fourth inning with lower-back tightness, per MLB.com's Adam Berry. He walked and stole a base in his only plate appearance, but did not return to the field in the fourth. Kim said through interpreter David Lee that his […]
Connelly Doan4 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Kyle Stowers, Quinn Priester, Rafael Devers, Yu Darvish
Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 17 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at Kyle Stowers, Quinn Priester, Rafael Devers, and Yu Darvish. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller is here […]
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Clayton Kershaw Retires Both Batters In ASG Appearance
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw's 11th All-Star Game appearance, which could be his last, was a memorable one in Tuesday's Mid-Summer Classic. The 37-year-old, who was added to the National League team roster as a legend pick, relieved Paul Skenes and started the second inning. Kershaw faced his two batters mic'd up, getting a […]
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Corbin Carroll Goes Yard In All-Star Game
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll made his one hit count in Tuesday's All-Star Game, which the National League team won on a 6-6 tie with a 4-3 tie-breaker home run swing-off. Carroll went 1-for-1 with a solo home run and a walk. The 24-year-old uncorked on a sixth-inning Casey Mize splitter, launching it into the […]
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Brent Rooker Hits Three-Run Homer In ASG, Participates In Swing-Off
The All-Star break was all about home runs for Athletics outfielder/designated hitter Brent Rooker. The slugger hit a combined three long balls in Tuesday's All-Star Game, which saw the National League team win a 6-6 tie with a 4-3 tie-breaker home run swing-off. Rooker's one at-bat came in the top of the seventh inning, in […]
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Eugenio Suarez Hit In Pinky In All-Star Game, X-Rays Negative
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (pinky) did not enjoy Tuesday's All-Star Game as much as other players, but fortunately, he seems to have avoided any serious injury. Suarez entered the game in the top of the fifth inning as a defensive replacement. He grounded out in his first at-bat, and then got hit in […]
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Pete Alonso Launches Three-Run Homer In Mid-Summer Classic
He did not participate in Monday's Home Run Derby, but New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso made sure to get in on the action in Tuesday's All-Star Game, which resulted in the National League team winning a 6-6 tie on a 4-3 home run swing-off. Alonso went 1-for-2 with a three-run HR. The 30-year-old […]
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NL All-Stars Win On Tie-Breaker Home Run Swing-Off
Baseball fans got to see several new game features in Tuesday's All-Star Game, with the National League team winning a 6-6 tie on a 4-3 home run swing-off. The American League team scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning to tie the game and held the score in the bottom half, forcing […]
Connelly Doan8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Cal Raleigh, Cristopher Sanchez, Gunnar Henderson, Tyler Glasnow, more
Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 16 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at players like Cal Raleigh, Cristopher Sanchez, Gunnar Henderson, and Tyler Glasnow. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller […]
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Juan Morillo Optioned To Triple-A Monday
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Juan Morillo was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Monday. The Diamondbacks have suffered numerous bullpen injuries this season. Despite this, the 26-year-old flamethrower was sent down after posting a 4.94 ERA with a 1.72 WHIP and a 23.0% strikeout rate in his first 27 1/3 innings pitched at the big-league level. […]
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Oneil Cruz Ties Home Run Derby Distance Record
While he did not win, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz drew plenty of attention in Monday's T-Mobile Home Run Derby in Atlanta. The 26-year-old, who is known for impacting the ball harder than almost anyone, led the first round with 21 HR. This included a 513-foot blast hit at 118 MPH. The shot tied the […]
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Cal Raleigh Wins 2025 Home Run Derby
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh continued his elite power surge on Monday, taking home the trophy in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby in Atlanta. With his dad as the pitcher and his younger brother as the catcher, Raleigh became the first catcher and switch-hitter to win the Derby. The 28-year-old barely made it out of […]
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Ryan Helsley Manages 18th Save Of Season Tuesday
It wasn't clean, but St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley picked up his 18th save of the season in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Nationals. Helsley came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by two. He allowed a leadoff walk, got the first two outs on a fly-out and a line-out, […]
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Patrick Bailey Hits Walk-Off Inside-The-Park Homer
San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey produced one of baseball's more unusual plays in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Phillies. Bailey went 2-for-4 with a single, a walk-off inside-the-park three-run home run, and a strikeout. The 26-year-old faced Jordan Romano in the bottom of the ninth inning down by two with one out and runners […]
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Jordan Romano Blows Save, Takes Loss Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jordan Romano continued his disappointing season in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Giants. Romano came in to pitch the bottom of the eighth inning up by two with runners on first and second with one out. He ended the inning with a pop-out and a fly-out and stayed in to pitch […]
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Robert Suarez Picks Up Save No. 26 Tuesday
San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez looked sharp as he picked up his 26th save of the season in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Diamondbacks. Suarez came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by one and shut the door with a 1-2-3 performance, including a strikeout. The 34-year-old has not been […]
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Chris Bassitt Ready For Relief Role If Need Be
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt said after Tuesday's 6-1 win over the White Sox that he would be ready to pitch out of the bullpen leading into the All-Star break if need be, per MLB.com's Keegan Matheson. Bassitt only threw 78 pitches in Tuesday's rain-shortened game. The 36-year-old said, "If a lot of […]
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Cal Raleigh Continues Historic Homer Pace Tuesday
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh continued his torrid power run in Tuesday's 10-3 loss to the Yankees. Raleigh went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk. The 28-year-old clobbered an eighth-inning Geoff Hartlieb pitch into the second deck of right field for his 36th long ball of the season. With the blast, Raleigh […]
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Jacob Wilson Exits Early On Tuesday With Left Hand Contusion
Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (hand) exited Tuesday's game against the Braves in the first inning with a left hand contusion, per the Athletic's David O'Brien. Wilson was hit by a Didier Fuentes pitch in his first at-bat and was replaced immediately by Max Schuemann. Fantasy managers should wait until after the game for more information. […]
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Kevin Ginkel Earns Second Save Of Season Monday
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Kevin Ginkel picked up his second save of the season in Monday's 6-3 win over the Padres. Ginkel came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by three. He allowed a leadoff walk but got the first out on a fly-out and ended the game by inducing a […]
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Emmanuel Clase Rebounds For 19th Save Monday
Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase had a nice bounce-back performance after a blown save on Sunday to earn his 19th save of the season in Monday's 7-5 win over the Astros. Clase came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by two and shut the door with a 1-2-3 outing. The 27-year-old […]
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Camilo Doval Notches 14th Save Of Season Monday
San Francisco Giants closer Camilo Doval picked up his 14th save of the season in Monday's 3-1 win over the Phillies. Doval entered the game to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by two. He allowed a leadoff walk but got the first out on a lineout and ended the game by inducing […]
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Davis Martin To Start Rehab Assignment Soon
Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz said on Monday that he expects starting pitcher Davis Martin (forearm) to begin a rehab assignment this week. Further specifics were not provided. Martin was placed on the 15-day injured list in the middle of June due to a right forearm strain. The 28-year-old had gotten some good […]
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Hunter Strickland Placed On 15-Day IL Monday
Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Hunter Strickland (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with right shoulder inflammation. Victor Mederos was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. The 36-year-old veteran had posted a serviceable 3.27 ERA in 22 innings pitched but also had an 11% walk rate and just […]
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