Garrett Cooper A Late Addition To Monday's Lineup

Updating a previous report, Miami Marlins outfielder Garrett Cooper (wrist) is set to start at designated hitter and bat third in Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Avisail Garcia, who had previously been slotted in as the team's designated hitter, has been scratched from the lineup. Cooper took a pitch in the wrist […]

Jarred Kelenic Heading To The Bench On Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic is absent from the starting lineup for Monday night's game against the Minnesota Twins. Jesse Winker and Mitch Haniger are covering the corner outfield positions for the game with Adam Frazier at designated hitter. Kelenic started each of the team's first three games of the year and went just 1-for-11 […]

Danny Jansen Placed On Injured List With Side Soreness

The Toronto Blue Jays placed catcher Danny Jansen (side) on the 10-day injured list on Monday. The 26-year-old is dealing with left side soreness. The team selected the contract of fellow catcher Tyler Heineman and he will be part of the team's active roster for Monday night's game against the New York Yankees. Alejandro Kirk […]

Mike Trout Scratched With Stomach Bug On Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (illness) was initially included in the starting lineup for Monday night's game against the Miami Marlins. However, he was removed from the lineup about three hours prior to first pitch as he came down with a stomach bug. According to Angels beat writer Sam Blum, Trout is available to […]

Kevin Smith Heads To The Bench On Monday

Oakland Athletics third baseman Kevin Smith is not part of the team's starting lineup for Monday's game against Luis Patino and the Tampa Bay Rays. Sheldon Neuse is getting the start at third base and batting eighth in the game. Smith started each of the team's first three games of the year and struggled immensely […]

Randy Arozarena Absent From Monday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena is not part of the team's starting lineup for Monday night's game against right-hander Paul Blackburn and the Oakland Athletics. The Rays are going with an outfield of Josh Lowe, Kevin Kiermaier and Brett Phillips for the game. Arozarena started each of the team's three games in its season-opening […]

Danny Jansen Dealing With Left Side Soreness

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (side) is dealing with left side soreness, according to Jays manager Charlie Montoyo. He is set to have an MRI to help determine the nature and severity of the injury. Alejandro Kirk is getting the start at catcher and Zack Collins is serving as designated hitter for Monday night's […]

Garrett Cooper Not In The Lineup For Monday's Game

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (wrist) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against Michael Lorenzen and the Los Angeles Angels. Cooper was hit by a pitch in the wrist during Sunday's game and he exited the game afterwards. Luckily, X-rays came back negative, but he remains day-to-day at this point. Cooper had […]

Zac Gallen Has His Tuesday Start Pushed Back

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (thumb) has been scratched from his scheduled start against the Houston Astros on Tuesday. He has a small cut on his thumb. According to Diamondbacks beat writer Nick Piecoro, Gallen should be able to make his season debut this coming weekend against the New York Mets. Madison Bumgarner is […]

Josh Donaldson Sitting Against Blue Jays On Monday

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson will be getting his first day off on Monday as the team faces his former team, the Toronto Blue Jays. DJ LeMahieu is covering third base and leading off in the game. Donaldson went 4-for-15 with six strikeouts and no walks in the team's three-game series against the […]

J.T. Realmuto Returns To The Lineup Monday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is back in the lineup on Monday for a matchup with the New York Mets and right-handed starter Taijuan Walker. He wasn't in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Oakland Athletics. One of fantasy baseball's best catchers, Realmuto hit .263 with a .343 on-base percentage, 17 home runs, […]

Bryson Stott Isn't In Monday's Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryson Stott will be on the bench for Monday's game against the New York Mets. The Phillies will go with Didi Gregorius at shortstop and Alec Bohm at third base for a matchup with the New York Mets and right-hander Taijuan Walker. Gregorius is batting sixth while Bohm will hit eighth. You're […]

Omar Narvaez On The Bench Monday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez will begin Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles on the bench. Narvaez hit .266 with a .342 on-base percentage and 11 home runs in 445 plate appearances last season. He's started the year hitless in his first six plate appearances but has drawn a walk and reached base on a […]

Eric Haase Isn't Starting Monday

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase isn't in the starting lineup on Monday for a matchup with the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Michael Wacha. Haase has appeared in all three of the Tigers' games so far this season, logging seven plate appearances. He's drawn a pair of walks and connected on a home run. Instead, […]

Anibal Sanchez Placed On Injured List Monday

Anibal Sanchez Placed On Injrued List The Washington Nationals placed starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (neck) on the injured list due to a cervical nerve impingement according to the Washington Post's Jesse Dougherty. Also per Dougherty, left-hander Josh Rogers was recalled to take the veteran's spot in the rotation against the Atlanta Braves on Monday. Sanchez […]

Spencer Torkelson Sitting Out On Monday

Detroit Tigers rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Boston Red Sox. Harold Castro is taking over first base duties and batting seventh in the game. Torkelson is still searching for his first big league hit. He went 0-for-8 with six strikeouts and three walks […]

Pirates And Cardinals Game Postponed On Monday

Monday's scheduled game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals has been postponed due to rain. The game has been rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on June 14. Zach Thompson and Dakota Hudson were the scheduled starters for both teams, but both pitchers will now throw on Tuesday instead. Each team will […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the 2022 fantasy baseball season, Premium RotoBallers. The games have begun and that means every weekend will bring my waiver wire thoughts for y’all. Let us examine some buzzy players in the early going who look to have something to offer to […]

Luis Castillo Throws Bullpen Session

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Saturday and is scheduled to play catch during Monday's off day. The right-hander is expected to work off a mound again on Wednesday. Castillo is on the injured list to begin the season with right shoulder soreness, but barring any setbacks, he could […]

Cubs Using Caution With Alec Mills

Chicago Cubs right-hander Alec Mills (back) was slated to throw a simulated game in Arizona on Sunday. He was originally scheduled to start in a Cactus League game on April 5, but Mills dealt with some back tightness earlier in the day, which led the Cubs to place him on the injured list to begin […]

Wade Miley Throws Sunday

Chicago Cubs left-hander Wade Miley (elbow) played light catch on April 10, which was the second day that he had done so. He'll take Monday off before resuming his throwing program. Manager David Ross said that Miley had been dealing with a left elbow issue in spring training, and an MRI exam revealed inflammation. There […]

Ian Happ Should Return This Week

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (knee) should be able to play in the upcoming series against the Pittsburgh Pirates from April 12-13, according to manager David Ross. Happ was hit on the left kneecap by a pitch on April 9, but X-rays came back negative for any structural damage. The Cubs held him out as […]

Zack Wheeler Scheduled To Debut Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (shoulder) is listed as the team's probable starter on Tuesday against the New York Mets, which would be his season debut after dealing with right shoulder soreness in the offseason and in spring training. The 31-year-old right-hander may be on a strict pitch count around 70-75 pitches, though, so […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Expects To Swing in Three Weeks

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) expects to swing a bat in around three weeks, and we will know more then about when he might return. Tatis said he already feels ahead of schedule. "I know my body," Tatis said. The 23-year-old superstar won't make his season debut until sometime in June after […]

Nelson Cruz Blasts First Home Run On Sunday

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz launched his first home run in a Nationals jersey in Sunday's series finale against the New York Mets. He went 2-for-4 overall in the game and his home run was a three-run shot, providing three of the team's four runs on the day. The 41-year-old is off to a […]

Hunter Greene Earns Win In MLB Debut

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene helped lead the team to a 6-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves in his MLB debut on Sunday. He earned the win as he pitched five innings and allowed four hits, two walks and three earned runs while striking out seven. Known for his fastball, Greene had his heater […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet for 4/11/22 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Cheat Sheet for 4/11/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have a bigger main slate tonight, which is exciting. Early in the season, we tend to see a bunch of split-slates, which lends itself to main slates only having four to six games. Tonight we have […]

Ryan Yarbrough Headed To The Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (groin) will be placed on the 10-day injured list, according to John Romano of the Tampa Bay Times. The 30-year-old has a minor groin injury and Romano reports that the move to the injured list is precautionary. Fellow pitcher Tommy Romero is being called up from Triple-A to […]

Tommy Romero Being Called Up By Rays

Right-handed pitching prospect Tommy Romero is being called up by the Tampa Bay Rays, according to Jeff Passan. The 24-year-old, who is ranked as the team's No. 18 overall prospect via MLB Pipeline, has yet to pitch in the majors. Passan notes that Romero's stay in the majors may not be long-term. In 2021, Romero […]

White Sox Still Showing Interest In Frankie Montas

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas remains a trade target for the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox were one of the teams interested in trading for former Athletics pitcher Sean Manaea, who was dealt to the San Diego Padres. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the White Sox nearly had a deal for […]