Yusei Kikuchi Pitches Well In No-Decision Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi turned in his second consecutive strong start against the Yankees in Tuesday's 6-5 loss. Kikuchi pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks with seven strikeouts. The 30-year-old has held fantasy intrigue throughout his career but has yet to put it all together. […]

Jordan Romano Blows Second Save Of Season Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano blew the save and took the loss in Tuesday's 6-5 game against the Yankees. Romano came in to pitch the ninth inning up by two. He struck the first hitter out, but then allowed back-to-back walks and gave up a three-run home run to Aaron Judge to end the […]

Liam Hendriks Blows Save Monday

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks blew his second save of the season in Monday's 12-9 extra-inning loss to the Guardians. Hendriks entered the game with two outs in the ninth inning, runners on first and second, and an 8-4 lead. He allowed a single to Owen Miller to load the bases and then gave […]

Emmanuel Clase Blows Save, Earns Win Monday

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase ended up earning the win in Monday's 12-9 extra-innings game against the White Sox. Clase came on to pitch the 10th inning with a one-run lead and a ghost runner on second. He allowed a leadoff single, allowed the tying run to score on a fielder's choice hit to him, […]

Josh Naylor Plates Eight Monday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Josh Naylor had a massive day at the plate in Monday's 12-9 extra-innings win over the White Sox. Naylor went 3-for-5 with a double, a ninth-inning grand slam, an 11th-inning three-run home run, eight RBI, a walk, and two strikeouts. The 24-year-old was quite the catalyst in this game and is now […]

Manuel Margot Exits Monday's Game With Hamstring Discomfort

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot (hamstring) exited Monday's game against the Angels early with right hamstring discomfort, per Rays' reporter Tricia Whitaker. It remains to be seen how serious the injury is, but it is unfortunate in any event, as the 28-year-old is slashing .337/.400/.500 with three home runs, 20 RBI, and five stolen […]

Michael Pineda Takes Tough Loss Monday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Pineda pitched well but took the loss in Monday's 2-0 game against the A's. Pineda pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on six hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with four strikeouts. However, he was outdueled by Paul Blackburn. The veteran now has a 1-2 record […]

Dany Jimenez Notches Fifth Save Of Season Monday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Dany Jimenez picked up his fifth save of the season in Monday's 2-0 win over the Tigers. Jimenez entered the game to pitch the ninth inning with a two-run lead. He allowed a walk to start the inning, struck the next two hitters out, allowed another walk, and ended the game […]

Paul Blackburn Tosses Another Gem Monday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn improved to 4-0 in Monday's 2-0 win over the Tigers. Blackburn pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing four hits and no walks with three strikeouts. The 28-year-old hasn't been fantasy relevant since his rookie season in 2017, but he now owns a sterling 1.74 ERA with 26 strikeouts and […]

Seiya Suzuki Exits Early With Right Ankle Soreness Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (ankle) exited Monday's game against the Padres in the sixth inning with right ankle soreness. Nothing more is known at this time, but fantasy managers may get some more news after the game or on Tuesday morning. The 27-year-old is currently 92 percent rostered, so fantasy managers should keep an […]

Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - Launch Angle For Week 5

Welcome back to 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. Last week I took a look at exit velocity, and this week I will analyze […]

Dane Dunning Earns Quality Start Sunday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Dane Dunning took a no-decision but earned a quality start in Sunday's Game 1 2-1 loss to the Yankees. Dunning pitched 6 innings, allowing one run on two hits and three walks with five strikeouts. The 27-year-old has pitched well this season, compiling a 3.38 ERA with 31 strikeouts and 11 […]

Gerrit Cole Strikes Out 10 Sunday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole pitched well in Sunday's Game 1 2-1 win over the Rangers. Cole took a no-decision, pitching 6 1/3 innings of one-run ball on five hits (including a solo home run), a walk, and 10 strikeouts. The 31-year-old has started to look like his old self again and is […]

Frank Schwindel Optioned To Triple-A Iowa Sunday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, per Cubs writer Andy Martinez. The 29-year-old came out of nowhere last season as a surprise fantasy contributor but has slashed just .209/.250/.308 with two home runs and nine RBI in his first 96 plate appearances this season. Pitcher Adrian Sampson was […]

Marcus Stroman Placed On Injured List Sunday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (undisclosed) was a late scratch for Sunday's game against the Dodgers and was placed on the injured list with an undisclosed condition, per Cubs writer Andy Martinez. This type of transaction has typically been used for COVID-19-related issues. As there is no designation, Stroman can theoretically be activated at […]

Scott Barlow Earns Second Save Of Season Sunday

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Scott Barlow picked up his second save of the season in Sunday's Game 1 6-4 win over the Orioles. Barlow entered the game to pitch the ninth inning with a two-run lead. He got the first two outs on a flyout and a strikeout, then allowed back-to-back singles, but got […]

Teoscar Hernandez Reinstated From Injured List Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday for the team's doubleheader against the Guardians. He had been dealing with a left oblique strain­ for the past three weeks. Hernandez played in one of the games Saturday, going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts, but went 1-for-4 with a single, […]

Yoan Moncada To Return To Team Monday

Chicago White Sox manager Tony LaRussa reiterated Sunday that third baseman Yoan Moncada (oblique) should return to the team from the 10-day injured list on Monday and bat second in the lineup, per MLB.com's Scott Merkin. The 26-year-old has been sidelined for the first month of the 2022 season due to a strained right oblique. […]

Ranger Suarez Takes Loss Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez fell to 2-1 in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Rangers. Suarez pitched 5 innings, allowing five runs (three earned) on six hits (including two home runs) and two walks with three strikeouts. The 26-year-old has not gotten off to the start fantasy managers had hoped for after a solid […]

Alek Manoah Earns Another Quality Start Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah continued his stellar start to the season in Tuesday's 9-1 loss to the Yankees. Manoah pitched 6 innings, allowing one run on three hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with seven strikeouts. However, the bullpen would later implode. The 24-year-old has turned in quality starts […]

Giancarlo Stanton Hits Two-Run Homer Tuesday

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk, and two strikeouts in Tuesday's 9-1 win over the Blue Jays. Stanton put a finishing touch on the game by crushing a ninth-inning breaking ball into the center-field seats. The 32-year-old has gotten off to a decent start to […]

Aaron Judge Homers, Plates Three Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge continued his strong start to the season in Tuesday's 9-1 win over the Blue Jays, going 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run, three RBI, and three strikeouts. The 30-year-old has brought the power early in the season, slashing .303/.361/.674 with nine HR, 19 RBI, and two stolen […]

Jameson Taillon Continues Strong Start To Season Tuesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon improved to 2-1 in Tuesday's 9-1 win over the Blue Jays. Taillon pitched 6 innings, allowing one run on five hits and no walks with four strikeouts. The 30-year-old has gotten off to a promising start to the season, posting a 2.84 ERA with 21 strikeouts and just […]

Edwin Diaz Notches Fifth Save Of Season Tuesday

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz picked up his fifth save of the season in Tuesday's Game 1 5-4 win over the Braves. Diaz came in to pitch the ninth up by one. He struck the first two hitters out, allowed a single, and got a groundout to end the game. The 28-year-old has now […]

Devin Williams Earns Second Save Of Season Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams picked up his second save of the season in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Reds. Williams entered the game to pitch the ninth inning with a three-run lead and pitched a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. The team's closer, Josh Hader (back) was unavailable due to back spasms and […]

Liam Hendriks Earns Second Consecutive Save Tuesday

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks notched his second consecutive save and sixth of the season in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Cubs. Hendriks came in to pitch the ninth inning with a two-run lead and shut the door, delivering a 1-2-3 outing with a strikeout. The 33-year-old has been shakier than fantasy managers had […]

Travis d'Arnaud Stays Hot At Plate Monday, Plates Three

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud continued his hot start to the season in Monday's 5-2 win over the Mets, going 3-for-4 with a single, two doubles, and three RBI. The veteran has gotten off to a hot start after a disappointing 2021 season and is now slashing .333/.354/.508 with two home runs and 11 RBI. […]

Pablo Lopez Takes First Loss Of Season Monday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez fell to 3-1 in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks. Lopez pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing four runs on six hits (including a two-run home run) and two walks with seven strikeouts. The 26-year-old has gotten off to a great start to the season overall, compiling a minuscule 1.61 […]

Zac Gallen Earns First Win Of Season Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen finally got in the win column in Monday's 5-4 win over the Marlins. The 26-year-old pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on five hits and no walks with five strikeouts. Gallen has gotten off to a nice start after a disappointing 2021 and is now 1-0 with a […]

Rafael Montero Earns Second Save Of Season Monday

Houston Astros relief pitcher Rafael Montero picked up his second save of the season in Monday's 3-0 win over the Mariners. Montero entered the game in the ninth inning up by three and pitched a scoreless inning, allowing a single and a walk with no strikeouts. The 31-year-old is now second on the team in […]