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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

8 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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Erik Miller To Miss At Least Five Weeks With Mild UCL Sprain

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Erik Miller (elbow) said Monday that he had been dealing with forearm tightness for the last few weeks before going on the 15-day injury list on Saturday, per San Francisco Chronicle's Shayna Rubin. He had an MRI done that revealed a mild UCL sprain in his pitching arm. While the […]

Kyle Manzardo Placed On Family Medical Emergency List Monday

The Cleveland Guardians placed first baseman Kyle Manzardo (family emergency) on the family medical emergency list Monday and recalled outfielder Jhonkensy Noel from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. Fantasy managers should keep an eye out for further updates as to when Manzardo may be able to rejoin the team. Noel has struggled in his […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Randy Arozarena, Eury Perez, Mookie Betts, Dylan Cease, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 15 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at players like Randy Arozarena, Eury Perez, Mookie Betts, and Dylan Cease. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller […]

Zac Gallen Fans 10 in Tuesday's Win

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen turned in one of his best starts of the season in Tuesday's 8-2 victory over the Giants. Gallen pitched seven innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with 10 strikeouts. The 29-year-old now has a 13-strikeout effort and a […]

Randy Arozarena Homers For Second Consecutive Game Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena continued his mini power surge in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Royals. Arozarena went 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, and a strikeout. The 30-year-old got the M's on the board in the second inning, lining a Michael Lorenzen fastball over the left-center wall. Arozarena now has three […]

Carlos Estevez Earns Save No. 23 On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estevez continued his solid season in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Mariners, picking up his 23rd save of the season. Estevez came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by three and shut things down with a 1-2-3 inning. The 32-year-old hasn't posted the gaudiest numbers, but […]

Mason Miller Earns Second Consecutive Save Tuesday

Athletics closer Mason Miller escaped with his 17th save of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Rays. Miller came in to pitch the bottom of the 10th inning with no outs and an automatic runner on second. He got the first two outs on a strikeout and a fly-out. He then intentionally […]

Daniel Palencia Notches Ninth Save Of Season Tuesday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Daniel Palencia picked up his ninth save of the season in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Guardians. Palencia came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by three and shut the door with a 1-2-3 performance, including two strikeouts. The 25-year-old has served as the team's primary closer […]