Rays Place JT Chargois On Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed relief pitcher JT Chargois (oblique) on the injured list on Tuesday due to left oblique tightness. Acquired as part of the Diego Castillo trade last July, Chargois pitched to a 2.52 ERA and a 3.86 ERA in 53.2 combined innings between the Rays and Seattle Mariners last season, turning in […]

Rays Place Luis Patino On Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed starting pitcher Luis Patino (oblique) on the 10-day injured list due to a left oblique strain. The 22-year-old previously exited his first start of the season after just recording two outs. Last season the right-hander made 19 appearances for Tampa Bay, including 15 starts. He pitched to a 4.31 […]

Lucas Giolito, AJ Pollock Land On Injured List

The Chicago White Sox placed starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (abdomen) and outfielder AJ Pollock (hamstring) on the injured list on Tuesday. Giolito was expected to land on the injured list after suffering an abdominal strain in his season debut against the Detroit Tigers last Friday, but he at least struck out six in four scoreless […]

Matthew Boyd Throwing Off A Mound

San Francisco Giants left-hander Matthew Boyd (elbow) continues to throw off a mound twice a week and is making good progress. Boyd had elbow surgery last September, and the Giants knew when they signed him to a one-year deal that he wouldn't be ready this year until sometime in June. The 31-year-old southpaw looks to […]

Tommy La Stella Resumes Baseball Activities

San Francisco Giants infielder Tommy La Stella (Achilles) has resumed baseball activities and is taking ground balls, hitting and running. La Stella begin the season on the injured list as he recovers from surgery on his Achilles last October. He was extremely limited in spring training and will surely require a rehab assignment in the […]

Evan Longoria Doing Limited Baseball Work

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (finger) is progressing well and has been doing limited baseball work. Longoria had surgery to fix a ligament in his right index finger in late March and is now doing baseball activities after having his stitches removed. However, the 36-year-old was originally expected to miss four to six […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. To Start Running This Week

San Francisco Giants outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (knee) has been throwing and hitting off a tee and will start a running progression this week. Wade landed on the injured list to begin the regular season due to knee inflammation, but he's making progress and could return before the end of the month. However, the 28-year-old […]

Taylor Ward Expected To Be Activated This Weekend

The Los Angeles Angels are expecting outfielder Taylor Ward (groin) to be activated from the injured list when he's eligible this weekend, according to head athletic trainer Mike Frostad. Starting pitcher Griffin Canning (back) is also expected to throw off a mound during the team's upcoming trip. Ward began the regular season on the injured […]

Jack Flaherty Cleared To Throw From 90 Feet

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) has been cleared to throw up to 90 feet and has been working out at Busch Stadium three weeks after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right shoulder. "It's getting better day by day," Flaherty said Monday morning. "It's really just progressing at this point. We're […]

David Fletcher Dealing With Hip Tightness Again

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (hip) left the game early on Monday night against the Miami Marlins with left hip tightness. Fletcher had also missed time at the end of spring training with the same injury, so this could be something to watch. For now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. If the 27-year-old […]

Trevor Story Remains Out Tuesday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (illness) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday for his third straight game with food poisoning. He has traveled with the team to Detroit, though, and there's a chance he'll return to action on Wednesday. Jonathan Arauz will continue to fill in at the keystone and is […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/12/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/12/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/12/22)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We are now progressing in our first full week of the baseball season and taking on this 14 game slate today! Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now officially partnered with various sportsbooks and have some sweet sports betting promo offers! Get your deposit […]

Alek Manoah Throws Six Shutout Innings In 2022 Debut

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah was dominant in his 2022 debut against the New York Yankees on Monday. The 24-year-old pitched six scoreless innings, allowing one hit and four walks while striking out seven. Manoah had been prioritizing his changeup this offseason and the improved pitch was on full display on Monday. He […]

Mike Trout Up In The Air For Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (illness) was a late scratch from Monday night's game against the Miami Marlins due to a stomach bug. According to Angels beat reporter Sam Blum, Trout stated that he was feeling better after the game, but that he would need to see how he felt on Tuesday morning before […]

Wily Peralta Likely To Join Tigers Soon

Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher Wily Peralta wasn't able to join the club this spring until April 3 due to visa issues. However, he is in the midst of working his pitch count up in the minors. He recently faced six batters in a Single-A start and allowed one hit and no runs while striking out […]

Keegan Thompson Suspended Three Games

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Keegan Thompson has been suspended three games for intentionally throwing at Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Andrew McCutchen in this past Saturday's game. Thompson threw three straight pitches inside, with the last pitch hitting McCutchen in the hip. Both teams' benches cleared after the incident. Prior to McCutchen being hit by Thompson's pitch, […]

Zack Britton Could Return In August Or September

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) underwent surgery on his left elbow last fall. He is currently on the 60-day injured list. The left-hander began a flat-ground throwing program back in February and, according to the team, he is progressing well. The Yankees are hopeful that Britton could be back with the team […]

Byron Buxton Remains Red Hot To Start 2022

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two runs scored, and a walk in the Twins' 4-0 win over the Mariners on Monday. Buxton remains red hot to start off his 2022 campaign. The Twins' leadoff hitter is now batting .333/.412/1.067 with three home runs, two doubles, four RBI, and one steal […]

Max Fried To Make His Next Start On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried will make his second start of the year on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. There was some speculation that he'd be the team's starter for Tuesday's game as the team has yet to name a starter for Tuesday, but Braves manager Brian Snitker has stated that the team will […]

George Springer Drives In Three On Monday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer continued his hot start to the season going 3-for-5 with a home run, double, and three RBI in the Blue Jays' 3-0 win over the Yankees on Monday. Springer accounted for all of Toronto's runs and his homer was his second of the young season. Over 18 at-bats so […]

James Kaprielian Has A Successful Sim Game

Oakland Athletics pitcher James Kaprielian (shoulder) took part in a simulation game at one of the team's minor league complexes on Sunday. The right-hander threw 45 pitches and both Kaprielian and A's manager Mark Kotsay were happy with the results. Kotsay told the media, "Kap's right on track," and deemed Sunday "a good day." The […]

Trevor Story Likely To Return On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (illness) has missed the team's last two games due to a non-COVID illness. According to Chris Cotillo of Mass Live, Story is back with the team ahead of Tuesday's game, but he is not expected to play until Wednesday. Jonathan Arauz started at second base for each of […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks (4/12/22)

Hello everybody and welcome back, baseball! The 2022 MLB season is underway and we have a ton of action to look forward to once again. This article will focus on MLB player props throughout the season. We will look to focus on pitcher strikeout props first and foremost as those are often some of the […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/12/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. We have a nine-game slate to attack tonight, and it will be fun. There are two games with totals of 10 or higher, one of which is COL/TEX, which we will look to game stack again. We also have Andrew Heaney […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for April 12th, 2022

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for April 12th, 2022. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Brandon Marsh Stays Hot, Plates Four Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh continued his hot start to the season in Monday's 6-2 win over the Marlins, going 2-for-3 with a double, a three-run home run, four RBI, and a walk. Marsh got things going for the Angels, smashing a first-inning Elieser Hernandez fastball into the center-field shrubs to take a 3-0 […]

Jo Adell Homers, Doubles Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell picked up his first hits of the season in loud fashion in Monday's 6-2 win over the Marlins, going 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run, two RBI, and a strikeout. The 23-year-old obliterated a second-inning Elieser Hernandez fastball over the center-field wall and then lined an eighth-inning […]

Nick Castellanos Starting Slow At Plate For Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos went 1-for-3 with a single, a walk, a run scored, and a strikeout in Monday's 5-4 comeback win over the Mets. The 30-year-old signed a five-year, $100 million deal with the Phillies this off-season, but is hitting just .200 through his first 16 plate appearances with his new team. He […]

Salvador Perez Collects First Hits Of Season Monday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez finally got his first hit of the 2022 season in Monday's 10-7 loss to the Guardians, going 2-for-4 with two singles, an RBI, and a strikeout. It was a welcome sight for fantasy managers, as the slugging backstop had gone 0-for-12 in his first three games. Perez planted himself […]