Austin Riley Blasts Two Home Runs On Sunday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley brought his best stuff to the ballpark on Sunday Night Baseball as the Braves were looking to avoid the three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Riley went 2-for-4 in the evening with two home runs, both being two-run shots from right-handed pitcher Dustin May. Both long balls were […]

Points League Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 (May 5 - May 11)

What's up, RotoBallers! Welcome to Week 6 of our weekly column for starting pitchers to target that are owned in less than 50 percent of leagues (according to Yahoo). Thus far, we've been hitting at a solid rate; however, if you missed any of the previous weeks' action, you can always check out our in-season […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Lands On The 10-Day Injured List

New York Yankees utility man Jazz Chisholm Jr. landed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 30) with a right oblique strain. The Yankees recalled infielder Jorbit Vivas from Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Chisholm exited Tuesday's contest against the Baltimore Orioles with discomfort in his right oblique and proceeded to rest on […]

Miguel Vargas Goes Deep, Drives In Three On Thursday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning on Thursday against Craig Yoho to give the White Sox a comfortable 4-0 lead over the Milwaukee Brewers as they held on to win 9-0 in the ballgame and get their eighth win of the season. Vargas has been […]

Spencer Steer Goes Yard On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Spencer Steer enjoyed a solid afternoon against the St. Louis Cardinals' pitching staff as he went 2-for-3 with a home run, one RBI, one run scored, and one walk. There was a rain delay in this game, but that didn't stop Steer and the Reds from producing at the plate, as […]

Ryan McMahon Hits A Home Run On Thursday

Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon swatted his third home run of the season in the seventh inning against future Hall-of-Famer Justin Verlander. The home run was a solo shot, bringing the Rockies within one run of the San Francisco Giants. The Rockies then scored two more runs in the eighth inning off of Tyler […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Smacks A Go-Ahead Home Run In Thursday's Win

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. came up in the eighth inning with two runners on and one out against Justin Slaten and sent his fourth home run of the season into the left field bleachers. In that moment, the Blue Jays were down 2-1 in the game, so the home run could […]

Mike Trout Lands On The 10-Day Injured List With A Bone Bruise

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) landed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left knee bone bruise, the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher reports. Trout was hustling out a ground ball on Wednesday and was removed from the game after seemingly coming up limping. After the game, Trout told reporters his […]

Nolan Schanuel's Knee Is Feeling Better

After fouling a pitch off his knee on Saturday, Los Angeles' first baseman Nolan Schanuel was removed from the game against the Minnesota Twins. It does not sound too serious, as he underwent further testing, and there is no structural damage. On Sunday, Schanuel also mentioned that he is feeling better. For the time being, […]

Victor Scott II Taking A Seat On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II is not in the starting lineup on Sunday as the Milwaukee Brewers send out veteran left-hander Jose Quintana in the series' finale. While Scott sits, Brendan Donovan, Lars Nootbaar, and Jordan Walker will occupy the three spots in the outfield. Scott has gone 9-for-33 with two walks, four […]

A.J. Minter Lands On The 15-Day IL

New York Mets relief pitcher A.J. Minter has been placed on the 15-Day IL with a left lat strain. Minter was removed in the eighth inning of Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Nationals due to what was initially reported as left triceps tightness. After further evaluation, testing revealed a left lat strain, and the left-hander […]

Byron Buxton Not Starting On Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is sitting on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels with right-hander Jose Soriano toeing the rubber for the Angels. Buxton has been productive lately, with three home runs, six RBIs, and a stolen base in the last seven days. On the season, he is now slashing .237/.269/.505 with six home […]

Matt McLain Sitting On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds' second baseman Matt McLain will take a seat on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies, with right-hander Ryan Feltner starting for the Rockies. McLain has had a tough week, going 1-for-22 with 11 strikeouts. It was disappointing for fantasy managers to see McLain's production level this week, as the Reds had a smash spot […]

Luke Weaver In Line To Get The Bulk Of Save Opportunities Moving Forward

According to New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone, relief pitcher Luke Weaver will get most of the Yankees' save opportunities moving forward. Boone didn't rule out using Weaver earlier in games in a prominent spot and then leaning on other relievers in the ninth, though. This news broke shortly after Boone announced that Devin Williams […]

Points League Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5 (April 28 - May 4)

Entering Week 5, we will be a little over one month into the MLB season, which is wild! It's a good time for fantasy managers to diagnose where their roster stands, identify areas to improve it, and bolster it with high-upside players who can bring value down the stretch. We have sufficient data available at […]

Mike Trout Blasts His Ninth Home Run Of The Season

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout saw a pitch from Minnesota Twins reliever Cole Sands in the seventh inning and deposited it into the left field seats for his ninth of the season as the Angels lost to the Twins 11-4. He is now tied for the MLB lead in that department. Trout is enjoying […]

Adley Rutschman, Ryan Mountcastle Not In Game 1 Lineup

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman and first baseman Ryan Mountcastle will take a seat in game one of their doubleheader on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers with Casey Mize on the mound. Both Orioles hitters have been struggling lately; however, the decision by manager Brandon Hyde not to start them in Game 1 is due […]

Edwin Diaz Wasn't Available Friday Due To Recent Usage

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz (hip) was injured on Wednesday during his outing against the Philadelphia Phillies and has not returned to game action since. Mike Puma of the New York Post reported on Friday that Diaz could play catch before Friday's game without any issues. However, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza elected not to […]

Ha-Seong Kim Targeting June/July Return

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder) is targeting a June/July return to the lineup for the Rays. He is reportedly doing well in his rehab from offseason shoulder surgery last October to fix a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Although he has not seen any game action, he has been throwing, hitting, and […]

Yankees and Blue Jays Postponed On Saturday

Saturday's game between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays has been postponed due to inclement weather and has been rescheduled for Sunday, April 27. Both teams will now play a doubleheader on Sunday, with the first game starting at 1:35 pm and the second game following the first game's conclusion. Starting pitchers […]

Colt Keith Not In the Lineup For Game One Of Doubleheader

Detroit Tigers second baseman Colt Keith isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles. Keith has gone 2-for-10 over his last five games with one RBI and a run scored. With Keith sitting in game one, Spencer Torkelson will occupy first base, Zack McKinstry will be in right […]

Kenley Jansen Records His Sixth Save Of The Season

Los Angeles Angels closer Kenley Jansen worked the ninth inning of Thursday's 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jansen entered the ninth inning with a 4-3 lead, throwing 14 of his 18 pitches for strikes. He allowed a base hit with one out before getting a strikeout for the second out, and he got Oneil […]

Miguel Vargas Homers Against The Twins On Thursday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas blasted his first home run of the season in the sixth inning to give the White Sox a 3-0 lead over the Twins in their victory on Thursday. The game was final after seven innings due to weather, but the win for the White Sox salvaged them from […]

Hunter Goodman Delivers In Game 1 On Thursday With Two Hits

The Colorado Rockies had a doubleheader on Thursday due to a rainout on Wednesday, and their young catcher Hunter Goodman caught Game 1 of the afternoon and went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run scored, and crushed his fourth home run of the season off Kansas City Royals ace Cole Ragans. The home run was […]

Christopher Morel's Home Run Seals Victory For Rays

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Christopher Morel crushed his third home run of the season in extra innings to help seal the Rays' victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4 on Thursday evening. The home run came in the clutch, as the Rays had already scored one run in extras, and Morel delivered the insurance runs to […]

Zach Neto Hits Go-Ahead Home Run On Thursday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto blasted an eighth-inning home run on Thursday evening off of Chase Shugart to give the Angels a 4-3 lead and help them salvage a win in their three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The home run was Neto's second of the season, as he was just activated off the […]

Yandy Diaz Tallies Three Hits In Win Against Arizona

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz played an integral part in helping the Rays win the series' rubber match on Thursday evening against the Arizona Diamondbacks by a score of 7-4 in extra innings. He went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored. Diaz is heating up at the plate over the last […]

Kyle Manzardo Goes Yard On Sunday

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and three RBI in Sunday's 5-4 extra-inning win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 24-year-old started at first base for the fourth time this season, hit his sixth long ball, and drove in his 16th run. On the season, he is now slashing […]

Sam Huff Goes Deep On Sunday

San Francisco Giants catcher Sam Huff had a good afternoon on Sunday as he went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, two RBI, one run scored, and a walk in the Giants' 5-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. The home run was his first of the season, as he has now improved his slash […]

Zach Neto Hits His First Long Ball Of The 2025 MLB Season

On Friday, Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto was reinstated from the injured list and hit his first home run of the 2025 campaign in the fifth inning on Sunday against future Hall-of-Famer Justin Verlander in the Angels' 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Neto finished his afternoon by going 1-for-3 with two RBI […]