Mike Trout Homers In Seventh Consecutive Game Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout continued his impressive streak in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Guardians, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a strikeout. Trout crushed a fifth-inning Konnor Pilkington fastball to straightaway center for his 35th HR of the season. More importantly, this was Trout's seventh consecutive game with a long […]

Jason Adam Takes Late Loss Monday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jason Adam was handed his third loss of the season in Monday's 3-2 game against the Blue Jays. Adam came in to pitch the eighth inning up by one. He allowed a leadoff single, got the first two outs on a groundout and strikeout, but then allowed a two-run home […]

Jordan Romano Earns 33rd Save Of Season Monday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano picked up his 33rd save of the season in Monday's 3-2 win over the Rays. Romano came in to close things out up by one and turned in a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. The 29-year-old has been a high-end fantasy option all season, converting all but four save […]

Brandon Hughes Earns Five-Out Save Monday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Hughes certainly earned his fifth save of the season in Monday's 5-2 win over the Mets. Hughes entered the game in the eighth inning up by four with one out and the bases loaded. He escaped the inning unscathed by inducing a flyout and a line out and stayed on […]

Framber Valdez Tosses Complete-Game Shutout Monday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez was excellent in Monday's 7-0 win over the Tigers. Valdez pitched a complete-game shutout, allowing six hits and a walk with eight strikeouts. The 28-year-old has been a fantasy asset all season and is now 15-5 with a 2.50 ERA, 8.47 K/9 rate, and 3.06 BB/9 rate over 27 […]

MLB Pitcher Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for wOBA (Week 23)

Welcome back to fantasy baseball and RotoBaller’s Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week, I 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. This week, I will focus on a stat that describes how pitchers have […]

Tony Gonsolin Plays Catch Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (forearm) played light catch Tuesday, per MLB.com's Juan Toribio. Manager Dave Roberts said that the Dodgers are optimistic that Gonsolin will have enough time to build up from right forearm soreness before the end of the season, but acknowledged that he has not progressed as quickly as initially […]

Ryan Pressly's Return Delayed Tuesday

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that closer Ryan Pressly (neck) still doesn't feel right and did not return to the team Tuesday as intended, per Houston Chronicle's Chandler Rome. Pressly has been on the injured list since mid-August with neck stiffness, but Baker did clarify that he hasn't been shut down. This is not […]

Wander Franco Receives Treatment Tuesday, Will Play Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that shortstop Wander Franco (hand, wrist) received treatment for his right hand/wrist Tuesday after leaving his minor league rehab game early on Monday with Triple-A Durham, per Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. Franco also took 40-50 swings and should start for Durham on Wednesday. The 21-year-old hasn't played […]

Shane McClanahan Throws Off Mound Successfully Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (shoulder) threw 15-20 pitches off the mound Tuesday and felt good, per Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. The bullpen session comprised fastballs and changeups. The 25-year-old landed on the injured list at the end of August with a left shoulder impingement, so he is progressing nicely. He should […]

Xander Bogaerts Has Back Spasms Tuesday, Won't Play Wednesday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (back) exited Tuesday's 8-4 loss to the Rays with back spasms, per MLB.com's Ian Browne. Bogaerts went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before being replaced by Rob Refsnyder. It sounds like Bogaerts is day-to-day, as it was reported that he will not be in the lineup on Wednesday. His numbers […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Has Successful Shoulder Surgery Tuesday

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. had a successful surgery Tuesday to repair the labrum in his left shoulder, per San Diego-Union Tribune's Kevin Acee. The procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles. The 23-year-old should have plenty of time to heal before the start of the 2023 season, although he […]

Pete Fairbanks Earns Fifth Save Of Season Monday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks picked up his fifth save of the season in Monday's 4-3 win over the Red Sox. Fairbanks got the call to close things out with a one-run lead. He allowed a leadoff single, got the first out on a strikeout, and then got the second out on a […]

Devin Williams Earns Four-Out Save Monday

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams picked up his 10th save of the season in Monday's 6-4 win over the Rockies. Williams came into the game in the eighth inning up by two with two outs and the bases loaded. He induced a groundout to end the inning and stayed in to pitch the ninth. […]

Ryan Pressly Hopeful To Return Tuesday

Houston Astros general manager James Click said Monday that he is hopeful closer Ryan Pressly (neck) will return from the injured list Tuesday, per Fox 26's Mark Berman. Pressly has been sidelined with neck stiffness/spasms since August 22. Rafael Montero has been filling in nicely at the end of games for the Astros, but Pressly's […]

Hunter Brown Dazzles In Monday Debut

Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown made a very strong impression in Monday's 1-0 win over the Rangers. Making his big-league debut, the 24-year-old pitched 6 shutout innings, allowing three hits and a walk with five strikeouts to earn the win. It is unknown what Brown's role will be with the team for the rest […]

Rafael Montero Earns 12th Save Of Season Monday

Houston Astros relief pitcher Rafael Montero picked up his 12th save of the season in Monday's 1-0 win over the Rangers. Montero came in to pitch the ninth inning up by one and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. Montero has served as a solid fill-in closer while Ryan Pressly (neck) has been on […]

Bo Bichette Homers Three Times Monday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette had a massive day at the plate in Monday's doubleheader against the Orioles. Bichette went 3-for-5 with three singles, two RBI, and a strikeout in Game One's 7-3 win and 3-for-5 with three home runs, five RBI, and a strikeout in Game Two's 8-4 win. The big games helped […]

Joey Wentz To Start Friday For Tigers

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Monday that starting pitcher Joey Wentz will start on Friday at the Royals and that the team expects him to make several more starts through the rest of the season, per MLB's Adrian Garro. The 24-year-old lefty got called up in May and made two starts, posting a bloated […]

Enrique Hernandez, Red Sox Reach One-Year Extension

The Boston Red Sox and utility man Enrique Hernandez reached a one-year, $10 million contract extension Monday, per ESPN's Jeff Passan. Hernandez had a strong 2021 season but has struggled this season, slashing .219/.283/.354 with six home runs and 37 RBI. This could partly be due to a hip-flexor injury, which caused him to miss […]

MLB Pitcher Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for ERA-FIP (Week 22)

Welcome back to fantasy baseball and RotoBaller’s Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week, I 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. Comparing peripheral numbers to underlying metrics is a great approach to identifying buy-low […]

Nick Gordon Hits Grand Slam, Plates Six Tuesday

Minnesota Twins shortstop/outfielder Nick Gordon had a huge game at the plate in Tuesday's 10-5 win over the Red Sox. Gordon went 2-for-6 with a double, a grand slam, six RBI, and a strikeout. The 26-year-old has been a solid contributor at the plate this season, slashing .276/.321/.431 with six HR, 30 RBI, and six […]

Daniel Bard Notches 28th Save Tuesday

Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard earned his 28th save of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Braves. Bard came in to shut things down in the bottom of the ninth inning and did just that, delivering a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts. The veteran has been a consistent fantasy producer this season despite […]

Jordan Romano Earns 28th Save Of Season Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano picked up his 28th save of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Cubs. Romano came in to pitch the ninth inning with a two-run lead. He got the first out on a flyout, hit a batter, but then got the final two outs on another flyout and […]

Shane McClanahan, Rays Optimistic On Shoulder Impingement

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that both he and starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (shoulder) are "optimistic" that the 25-year-old will not have to miss much time with a left shoulder impingement, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. McClanahan did not feel right following his pregame bullpen session Tuesday and was scratched […]

Willson Contreras Exits Tuesday With Left Foot/Ankle Soreness

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (foot, ankle) exited Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Blue Jays in the sixth inning with left foot/ankle soreness, per the Chicago Tribune's Meghan Montemurro. Contreras was pinch-hit for in the top of the inning, but went 1-for-2 with a solo home run before exiting. He will get treatment Wednesday and […]

DL Hall Joining Taxi Squad Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect DL Hall will be flying to Cleveland on Wednesday to join the team's taxi squad, per MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko. Shortstop Gunnar Henderson will also be joining him. Hall made his big-league debut in the middle of August, allowing five runs on five hits and three walks with six strikeouts through 3 […]

Gunnar Henderson Joining Taxi Squad Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop prospect Gunnar Henderson will be flying to Cleveland on Wednesday to join the team's taxi squad, per MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko. Pitcher DL Hall will also be joining him. Henderson is the team's first-ranked prospect and is the number two prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline's prospect rankings. He has shown an exciting […]

Brett Baty Unavailable Tuesday With Minor Thumb Injury

New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty (thumb) was unavailable to pinch hit in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Dodgers due to a minor thumb injury he sustained over the weekend, per MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. The injury also explains his absence from the starting lineup, but it sounds as though he is merely day-to-day. The […]

Jameson Taillon Exits Tuesday With Right Forearm Contusion

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (forearm) exited Tuesday's game against the Angels at the end of the top of the second inning after getting hit in the right forearm with a line drive, per the team's Twitter account. Taillon had allowed two runs on two hits (including a home run) and no walks […]