Shea Langeliers Not In Sunday's Lineup

Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers is not in Sunday's lineup when the Athletics play the rubber match of a three-game set against the Miami Marlins. Instead, the Athletics will give catching duties to Jhonny Pereda, who will bat in the nine-hole. Langeliers has gone 0-for-9 at the plate during the first two games of the series. […]

Salvador Perez Back In Action On Sunday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hip) is back in action on Sunday when the Royals continue a series against the Baltimore Orioles. The veteran backstop has been held out of the lineup for the first two games of this series due to a minor hip injury. Perez will serve as the team's DH and […]

Kristian Campbell Returning On Sunday

Boston Red Sox second base prospect Kristian Campbell (ribs) is returning to the starting nine on Sunday afternoon when the Red Sox face the Minnesota Twins. Campbell has been held out of action for the last three games due to this minor injury. However, the infielder has progressed well and will not face an extended […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Goes Deep In Second Straight Game

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong went 1-for-4 with a three-run shot during their victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Crow-Armstrong went deep in the fourth inning off Milwaukee southpaw Jose Quintana. His three-run shot scored catcher Carson Kelly and second baseman Nico Hoerner. Over his last 10 games, the former top prospect has begun […]

Amed Rosario Hits Home Run, Adds Four RBI

Washington Nationals infielder Amed Rosario was busy at the plate on Saturday evening, going 3-for-6 with a double, a home run, and four RBI in their victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Rosario would hit an RBI double in the fourth inning, which scored Jacob Young. Later in the sixth, Rosario would go deep for the […]

James Wood Tallies Four Hits On Saturday

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood went 4-for-6 with a double, two runs, and a stolen base during their victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Wood would hit his double in the third inning off Cincinnati southpaw Nick Lodolo. This was Wood's second-straight game stealing at least one base. Over his last 12 games, the sophomore outfielder […]

Freddie Freeman Goes Deep, Tallies Four RBI

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman went 3-for-5 with a home run and added four RBI during their demanding victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday evening. Freeman would hit an RBI single to left field, which brought home Mookie Betts in the fourth inning. In the eighth, Freeman would cap off his evening […]

Shohei Ohtani Hits Home Run No. 8

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani went 3-for-4 with a home run and a walk during their victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday evening. Ohtani would launch his eighth home run of the campaign in the third inning off Atlanta right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach. The reigning NL MVP has begun to see his offensive […]

Ozzie Albies Goes Deep, Swipes A Bag

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies went 3-for-4 with a home run and a stolen base during their loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday evening. Albies would go deep in the fourth inning with a solo shot off Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki. Over his last seven games, Albies has been productive at the […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/04/25)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another DFS breakdown. In this piece, we will analyze the top pitchers, hitters, and stacks to target for Sunday's MLB slate. We have a full slate of action this afternoon, so we have several options to target. I will highlight the New York Mets, who have a favorable matchup against the St. […]

Merrill Kelly Still Dealing With Cramping

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly is still dealing with cramping issues. The right-hander was removed from Friday's start due to cramping in his right hamstring. Kelly has dealt with this issue for several seasons. After the game, the 36-year-old said, "We've tried all kinds of things. We've done all kinds of labs, all kinds […]

Michael McGreevy Headed To St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals are promoting right-handed pitching prospect Michael McGreevy to the major leagues. In a corresponding move, the Cardinals are sending right-handed pitcher Roddery Munoz to Triple-A Memphis. McGreevy made his MLB debut last summer and performed well during his first taste, holding a strong 1.96 ERA with a 0.78 WHIP across 23 […]

Padres Promote Luis Campusano To Major Leagues

The San Diego Padres are promoting catcher Luis Campusano to the major leagues. In a corresponding move, the Padres are optioning infielder/outfielder Connor Joe to Triple-A El Paso. Campusano has spent the first month of the season with Triple-A. The backstop has performed quite well, posting a strong .322/.445/.598 slash line with four doubles, one […]

Rafael Devers To Remain At Designated Hitter

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers is expected to remain at DH even with Triston Casas (knee) expected to miss the remainder of the 2025 campaign. Devers was shifted to a full-time role at the DH spot in spring training when the Red Sox signed third baseman Alex Bregman. However, manager Alex Cora was […]

Brandon Marsh Activated Off 10-Day Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies have activated outfielder Brandon Marsh (hamstring) off the 10-day injured list prior to their contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday evening. In a corresponding move, the Phillies are sending Cal Stevenson to Triple-A. Marsh has been held out of action with a strained right hamstring since April 20. Before his injury, […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. In Saturday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (forearm) is in the starting nine for Saturday's contest against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Tatis was removed from Friday's game after being hit by a pitch. Following the game, the superstar outfielder underwent X-rays but was able to escape the incident with just a bruise. As a result, Tatis […]

Mets, Cardinals Postponed On Saturday

Saturday's game between the New York Mets and the St. Louis Cardinals has been postponed due to inclement weather. The teams are set to play a doubleheader on Sunday with the first game starting at 1:15 P.M. EST and the second contest scheduled for 6:15 P.M. EST. This afternoon, the Mets were expected to send […]

Jose Ramirez Out On Saturday

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (ankle) is not in Saturday's lineup when the Guardians continue a series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Ramirez suffered a right ankle sprain during Friday's contest against the Blue Jays and will be held out of action as a result. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to […]

Edouard Julien Not In Saturday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins second baseman Edouard Julien is not in Saturday's lineup when the Twins continue a series against the Boston Red Sox. Julien is typically in the lineup against right-handed pitching, but the Twins will opt to give him the day off. Over his last six games, Julien has posted a .105/.227/.263 slash line with […]

Kristian Campbell Remains Out On Saturday

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Kristian Campbell (ribs) remains out of the starting lineup on Saturday when they continue a series against the Minnesota Twins. The top prospect has been day-to-day with rib discomfort over his previous three contests. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to Sunday's contest. If he is unable […]

Alejandro Kirk, Alan Roden Sitting On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk and outfielder Alan Roden will take a seat on Saturday when the Blue Jays continue a series against the Cleveland Guardians. Kirk has started in each of the previous four contests. The backstop has begun to heat up at the plate, posting a strong .353/.353/.529 slash line with six […]

Triston Casas Diagnosed With Ruptured Left Patellar Tendon

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (knee) has been diagnosed with a ruptured left patellar tendon. Casas was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier on Saturday but is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025 season. He was removed from Friday's contest and had to be taken off the field on a […]

Coby Mayo Promoted To Major Leagues

The Baltimore Orioles are promoting third base prospect Coby Mayo, who is set to join the major league roster before Saturday's contest against the Kansas City Royals. Mayo made his MLB debut last season but struggled during his first stint. Across 17 games, Mayo posted an underwhelming .098/.196/.098 slash line with just four hits (all […]

Oneil Cruz Swipes Two Bags On Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz swiped two bags during their loss to the San Diego Padres on Friday evening. Cruz also scored two runs and drew two walks. Through the first month of the campaign, the 26-year-old has flashed elite five-category upside. Through his first 30 contests, Cruz has held a .245/.364/.519 slash line with […]

Javier Baez Goes Deep In Third Straight Game

Detroit Tigers infielder/outfielder Javier Baez went 2-for-4 with a home run during their 9-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday evening. Baez went deep in the ninth inning with a two-run shot that also scored Jace Jung. This home run was off Los Angeles closer Kenley Jansen. The 32-year-old has been swinging a […]

Robbie Ray Tosses Seven Shutout Frames

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Robbie Ray tossed seven shutout innings on Friday evening en route to picking up the victory over the Colorado Rockies. Ray allowed just two hits and two walks. He struck out eight batters. This was another impressive showing for the southpaw, as he has struggled through the first month of […]

Brandon Nimmo Tallies Three Hits, Adds Long Ball On Friday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo went 3-for-3 with three runs, a home run, and two walks during their victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Nimmo enjoyed a perfect day at the plate. Nimmo would go deep in the seventh inning with a solo shot off St. Louis reliever John King. Nimmo was dealing with […]

Chris Flexen Earns Three-Inning Save

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Chris Flexen earned his first save of the season during their demanding victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday evening. Flexen was called on to log the last three innings of work after starter Ben Brown tossed six shutout frames. With the Cubs holding a sizeable lead throughout the evening, they […]

Bryan Woo Allows One Hit In Friday's Victory

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo tossed 6 1/3 innings of one-hit ball en route to earning the victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday evening. Woo did not allow a run or a walk. He struck out eight batters for the second straight outing. This was Woo's first scoreless start of the young campaign. […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Strikes Out Six Across Six Shutout Frames

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto continued his impressive start to the campaign with another brilliant outing on Friday evening against the Atlanta Braves. Yamamoto logged six scoreless innings en route to earning his fourth victory. Yamamoto struck out six batters and allowed just one hit and two walks. His only hit came in […]