Manny Machado Tweaks Left Ankle Tuesday

San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin said that third baseman Manny Machado (ankle) tweaked his left ankle "a little bit" hitting the first-base bag as he reached on an error in the 10th inning of Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Tigers, per the Athletic's Dennis Lin. This doesn't sound like a serious issue, but the […]

Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - MLB Second-Half Preview

Welcome back to fantasy baseball and RotoBaller’s Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week, I normally 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. As we return from the All-Star break and dive back into fantasy […]

Daniel Bard Escapes With 21st Save Monday

Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard managed to navigate an interesting ninth inning to earn his 21st save of the season in Monday's 2-0 win over the Brewers. Bard entered the game to preserve a two-run lead. He allowed a leadoff single, then another runner reached on a fielding error. Bard got the next two hitters […]

Kris Bryant To See Specialists Tuesday For Sore Foot

Colorado Rockies third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (foot) will see specialists in Denver on Tuesday after missing Monday's game against the Brewers with a sore foot, per Rockies beat writer Danielle Allentuck. It remains to be seen if this is serious, but it would be a blow to fantasy managers if Bryant were to miss any […]

MacKenzie Gore Exits Monday With Elbow Discomfort

San Diego Padres pitcher MacKenzie Gore (elbow) exited Monday's game early with left elbow discomfort, per the Athletic's Dennis Lin. Gore pitched 1 1/3 innings out of the bullpen in Monday's 12-4 loss to the Tigers, allowing two runs on one hit and two walks with a strikeout. Related to his elbow, Gore said, "It […]

Dallas Keuchel Signs Minor League Deal With Rangers

The Texas Rangers signed starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel to a minor league contract Monday, per The Athletic's Levi Weaver. He will report to Triple-A Round Rock. The 34-year-old made 12 starts with the White Sox and Diamondbacks this season, compiling a poor 2-7 record with an 8.53 ERA and 2.03 WHIP before last being designated […]

Trevor Story Takes Batting Practice Monday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (hand) took batting practice on Monday, per Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo. It was his second consecutive day swinging a bat since he landed on the injured list in mid-July with a right hand contusion. It sounds as though the 29-year-old is still a little ways away […]

J.D. Martinez Was Available To Play Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) did not play in Monday's 3-1 win over the Guardians but was available, per Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo. The 34-year-old has now missed four consecutive games with back spasms, but the fact that he was available is a positive sign. Fantasy managers will be glad to […]

Michael Wacha Throws Simulated Game Monday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Michael Wacha (shoulder) threw a simulated game Monday, per Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo. The 31-year-old has been on the injured list since the beginning of July with right shoulder inflammation. He is just one of the Red Sox's many ailing starters, but he has been a useful fantasy […]

Rich Hill To Begin Rehab Assignment Wednesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rich Hill (knee) will begin a rehab assignment on Wednesday, per Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo. The veteran has been out of action since the beginning of July with a left knee sprain. Both fantasy managers and the Red Sox could use Hill back, as he has managed a […]

Tony Gonsolin Takes All-Star Game Loss

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin did not have the outing he was hoping for in his home ballpark during Tuesday's 3-2 All-Star Game loss to the American League. Gonsolin allowed all three of the AL's runs in the fourth inning on four hits (including back-to-back home runs) with a strikeout. Despite this, Gonsolin's […]

Paul Goldschmidt Homers In All-Star Game At-Bat

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt made his one at-bat count in Tuesday's 3-2 All-Star Game loss to the American League, hitting a solo home run. Goldschmidt crushed a first-inning Shane McClanahan fastball into the left-center seats to increase the National League's lead at the time to two. The veteran has had a resurgent […]

Emmanuel Clase Closes Out All-Star Game Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase put the finishing touches on Tuesday's All-Star Game, earning a save in the American League's 3-2 win. Clase came in to pitch the ninth inning with the score 3-2 and proceeded to strike out Garrett Cooper, Kyle Schwarber, and Jake Cronenworth. Clase has been excellent once again this season, converting […]

Byron Buxton Hits Go-Ahead Homer Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton made his mark in Tuesday's All-Star Game, going 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a strikeout in the American League's 3-2 win. Buxton followed up Giancarlo Stanton's fourth-inning two-run HR with a solo blast, crushing a high Tony Gonsolin offering into the left-field seats for what would be the […]

Giancarlo Stanton Wins All-Star Game MVP Award

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton took home the All-Star Game Most Valuable Player award in Tuesday's 3-2 American League win. Stanton went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a strikeout. He got the AL team on the board in the fourth inning, tying the score up after demolishing a Tony Gonsolin slider […]

Lance McCullers Jr. To Make Rehab Start Friday

Fox 26's Mark Berman reported Tuesday that Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) will make his first rehab start on Friday with Double-A Corpus Christi. He is scheduled to pitch two innings. The 28-year-old threw two innings and 40 pitches in a simulated game last Saturday as well. Fantasy managers will be eager […]

Jacob deGrom's Simulated Game Pushed To Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) will throw his simulated game on Thursday after it was initially scheduled for Tuesday, per MLB Network's Jon Heyman. deGrom felt mild muscle soreness around his shoulder last Sunday but played catch on Monday and Tuesday without issue. As such, the delay of the simulated game is […]

Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - MLB First-Half Hits and Misses

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week, I have selected one advanced metric, chosen two pitchers with strong values and two with poor values, and analyzed what those values may mean for future performance. I have covered a host of different metrics so far and have made plenty of […]

Jordan Romano Earns 19th Save Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano picked up his 19th save of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Phillies. Romano came in to close things out with a one-run lead. He allowed a leadoff single, but then got the next three hitters out on two lineouts and a strikeout. Romano has been very […]

Yermin Mercedes Plates Four Tuesday

San Francisco Giants utility man Yermin Mercedes had a nice game at the plate in Tuesday's 13-0 win over the Diamondbacks. Mercedes went 3-for-4 with a single, a double, a two-run home run, four RBI, and a walk. The 29-year-old has had just 31 plate appearances with the Giants so far this season but has […]

Logan Webb Earns Another Quality Start, Win Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb turned in another solid start in Tuesday's 13-0 rout of the Diamondbacks. Webb pitched 6 innings, allowing five hits and two walks with eight strikeouts. The 25-year-old hasn't turned in the strikeouts fantasy managers had hoped for to this point, but he has a stellar 8-3 record with […]

Giovanny Gallegos Earns Shaky Save Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Giovanny Gallegos didn't make things easy but did pick up his 10th save of the season in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Dodgers. Gallegos entered to pitch the ninth inning with a two-run lead. He allowed a leadoff solo home run to Freddie Freeman, struck the next two hitters out, […]

Gregory Soto Converts 18th Save Of Season Tuesday

Detroit Tigers closer Gregory Soto picked up his 18th save of the season in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Royals. Soto came in to pitch the ninth inning up by two. He struck the first hitter out, allowed a double, and got the next two hitters out on groundouts to end the game. The 27-year-old […]

Daniel Bard Earns 19th Save Of Season Tuesday

Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard picked up his 19th save of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Padres. Bard entered to pitch the ninth inning and preserve a two-run lead, delivering a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. The veteran has been a solid fantasy closer this season and has converted all but two […]

Alexis Diaz Notches Third Save Of Season Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Alexis Diaz picked up his third save of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Yankees. Diaz entered to pitch the bottom of the ninth with a one-run lead. He struck out Aaron Judge, walked DJ LeMahieu, then induced a groundball double play to end the game. The 25-year-old has […]

Clay Holmes Does Not Record Out In Blown Save Tuesday

New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes had an uncharacteristically abysmal outing in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Reds. Holmes came on to pitch the ninth inning up by three. He allowed a leadoff walk, then allowed a single and hit a batter to load the bases. He allowed a run on another single and a […]

Mike Trout Exits Early Tuesday With Upper Back Spasms

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) exited Tuesday's game against the Astros early with upper back spasms, per MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. Trout, who had gone 0-for-2 with two strikeouts, was replaced by Monte Harrison. More details about the severity of the issue should become known after the game and in the coming days. Hopefully, […]

Nolan Jones Plates Four More Monday

Cleveland Guardians third base/outfield prospect Nolan Jones continued to impress in Monday's 8-4 win over the White Sox. The 24-year-old went 2-for-3 with a single, a double, four RBI, and a strikeout. Jones is known for his power potential and has looked intriguing in his first 16 plate appearances with the Guardians, slashing .538/.625/.923 with […]

Max Scherzer Fans Nine, Earns Win Monday

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer was locked in for Monday's 4-1 win over the Braves, earning his sixth win of the season. The veteran pitched 7 innings, allowing a single run on three hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with nine strikeouts. Scherzer has now made two starts since returning […]

Yandy Diaz Stays Hot, Plates Three Monday

Tampa Bay Rays corner infielder Yandy Diaz continued to produce at the plate in Monday's 10-5 win over the Red Sox. Diaz went 3-for-3 with a single, two doubles, and three RBI. The 30-year-old hasn't hit for much power this season but has a .307/.418/.409 slash line with three home runs and 23 RBI. The […]