Frankie Montas Goes Seven Strong Innings On Friday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas allowed one earned run over seven innings during a 14-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday. The 28-year-old gave up two hits, three walks, and two runs (one earned) while striking out eight during the quality start. The right-hander has put together a strong season, going 13-9 with […]

Gerrit Cole Records Quality Start In 16th Victory

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole notched his 16th win of the season Friday against Boston. Cole was spotted an early seven-run lead by the Yankee lineup and proceeded to cruise for five innings, with his only blemish coming in the form of a three-run homer by Rafael Devers in the sixth inning. The […]

Mike Yastrzemski Leaves Game With Knee Soreness

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (knee) was removed from Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies with right knee soreness, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. The 30-year-old went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer and a walk before being replaced defensively in the ninth inning for outfielder Austin Slater. On the season, […]

Max Fried Spins Shutout On Friday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried spun a complete-game shutout during a 4-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday. The left-hander allowed just three hits and struck out four on 98 pitches during the gem. The 27-year-old has been dominant to close out the season, going 6-0 with a 1.48 ERA, 0.79 WHIP […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 27

We have made it to the final week of the season. Fantasy leagues are winding down, playoffs (both MLB and fantasy league) are being decided. This week many players will be shut down even if they have only minor injuries. Other players are still returning to try to prove they still have "it" (Noah Syndergaard, […]

Mychal Givens Blows A Save On Friday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Mychal Givens allowed three runs in two-thirds of an inning in an 8-7 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday. Givens allowed three hits, walked two and struck out one on the way to being charged with his third blown save of the season. The veteran reliever was called upon to protect […]

Sonny Gray Struggles With Control On Friday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray struggled in an 8-7 loss to the Washington Nationals on Friday. Gray allowed four runs over four innings while striking out three and walking four. He struggled with his control, throwing just 52 of 88 pitches for strikes on the way to tying a season-high with four free passes. Gray […]

Eugenio Suarez Hits 28th Homer On Friday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in an 8-7 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday. Suarez ripped a two-run shot off of reliever Andres Machado in the sixth inning as part of a three-run frame. The veteran infielder is swinging a hot bat of late, hitting .308 with […]

Closers and Saves Report - 2021 Finale

This is it folks. The finale of Closers and Saves Report for 2021. It looks like we have some really exciting playoffs ahead of us in real baseball, here’s hoping the playoffs were exciting and financially beneficial for all of our readers in their fake baseball leagues!  Thanks for sticking around all season. Depth charts […]

Nick Castellanos Hits 30th Homer

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 2-for-5 with a homer and two RBI in an 8-7 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday. Castellanos blasted a solo shot off of reliever Alberto Baldonado in the sixth inning as part of a three-run frame. The long ball gives Castellanos the first 30-homer season of his career. […]

Kevin Kiermaier A Home Run Shy Of The Cycle

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier went 3-for-3 with a triple, a double, three RBI, and a walk in Friday's 8-0 win over the Miami Marlins. He was a home run shy of hitting for the cycle. The 31-year-old collected three hits in Friday's win and has now logged multi-hit efforts in two of his […]

Ryan Yarbrough Cruises Through Six Innings For Ninth Win

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (9-6) allowed two hits while striking out four over six scoreless innings during Friday's 8-0 win over the Miami Marlins. He didn't walk anyone and picked up his ninth win of the season. The southpaw followed opener David Robertson and cruised through six innings to earn the win. He […]

Randy Arozarena Drives In Three Runs In Friday's Win

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored during Friday's 8-0 win over the Miami Marlins. He cleared the bases with a three-run double to left field in the bottom of the first inning to put the Rays on the scoreboard 3-0. The 26-year-old has now crushed five […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/25/21): MLB DFS Lineups

The Saturday split is about the same as last Saturday. There are six early games and nine games on the later slate. We have some good games with playoff implications here. We also have teams that have mailed it in and are using six pitchers for about five outs each. It really puts a dent […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for September 25th, 2021

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 September 25th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

2021 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Columns (Archive)

Below is a list of RotoBaller's 2021 fantasy baseball rankings articles and analysis. Categories include tiered staff rankings for mixed leagues and points leagues. Also included are impact prospect rankings, dynasty prospect rankings, keeper value rankings, dynasty league rankings and team prospect rankings.   Updated Mixed League 5x5 Rankings Analysis (February) More Rankings and ADP […]

Jose Siri Isn't In Friday's Lineup

Houston Astros outfielder Jose Siri isn't starting on Friday against the Oakland Athletics and right-hander Frankie Montas. The 25-year-old has made an instant impact for the Astros and fantasy managers, hitting .314 with a .351 on-base percentage, four home runs, and three stolen bases in 37 plate appearances so far this season. He'll get the […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Isn't Starting On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is on the bench on Friday for a matchup with the Minnesota Twins and right-handed starter Bailey Ober. Gurriel Jr. is batting .285 with a .328 on-base percentage, 21 home runs, and a stolen base in 525 plate appearances this season. The Blue Jays are starting Corey Dickerson […]

Randal Grichuk On The Bench Friday

Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Randal Grichuk is on the bench for Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Bailey Ober. The 29-year-old is batting .246 with a .287 on-base percentage and 22 home runs in 529 plate appearances. It'll be George Springer hitting leadoff and starting in center field on Friday. With Springer […]

Yadier Molina Starting Game 2 On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is back in the lineup for the second game of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Molina didn't play in the first game as Andrew Knizner got the start. Knizner went hitless in three plate appearances. Now, Molina returns to the lineup with Zach Davies on the […]

Matt Manning To Start Monday

Detroit Tigers starter Matt Manning will take the mound on Monday against the Chicago White Sox. Manning has pitched to a 5.73 ERA and a 4.63 FIP in 77 innings this season. He's also struck out 47 batters while surrendering 27 walks. It's not the best matchup for the right-hander as the White Sox have […]

Mike Zunino Isn't Starting Friday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Miami Marlins and right-hander Edward Cabrera. Zunino is batting .213 with a .299 on-base percentage and 31 home runs in 355 plate appearances this season. The Rays will give Francisco Mejia the start behind the plate against Cabrera. Mejia […]

Tyler Stephenson On The Bench Friday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson isn't in the lineup on Friday for a matchup with the Washington Nationals and right-hander Paolo Espino. The 24-year-old is hitting .278 with a .365 on-base percentage and nine home runs in 373 plate appearances so far this season. Instead, it'll be Tucker Barnhart starting behind the plate and batting […]

Yandy Diaz Isn't In Friday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz isn't in the lineup on Friday for a matchup with right-hander Edward Cabrera and the Miami Marlins. Diaz is batting .257 with a .356 on-base percentage and 12 home runs in 520 plate appearances this season. Ji-Man Choi is getting the start at first base and hitting third […]

Luke Voit Isn't Starting On Friday

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit isn't starting on Friday against the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. Voit is hitting .241 with a .329 on-base percentage and 11 home runs in 240 plate appearances this season. Voit has just two hits in his last 26 plate appearances, but both were home runs. […]

Gary Sanchez Not Starting Friday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez isn't in the lineup on Friday. The Yankees will take on the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi but will do so with the catcher on the bench. Sanchez is batting .211 with a .313 on-base percentage and 23 home runs in 415 plate appearances this season. Instead, […]

Brewers Hopeful Rowdy Tellez Will Return Soon

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said he is hopeful first baseman Rowdy Tellez (knee) will rejoin the team on their upcoming road trip, which kicks off next Tuesday in St. Louis. Tellez has been out since September 12 due to a strained right patella but has been taking part in more baseball activities over the […]

Wander Franco Activated And Batting Second On Friday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will bat second on Friday in an interleague matchup against the Miami Marlins. The 20-year-old rookie has been sidelined since September 10 because of a strained right hamstring but is ready to return after a successful rehab stint. Fantasy […]

Matthew Boyd Set To Have Season-Ending Surgery

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (elbow) will undergo surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his left arm, Jason Beck of MLB.com reported. The 30-year-old southpaw was sidelined for more than two months this season due to discomfort in his left arm and has struggled since returning, going 1-4 in his last starts with […]

Giovanny Gallegos Saves Another One On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Giovanny Gallegos earned his 12th save of the season in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs. Gallegos leads all of baseball with 10 saves in the month of September, and he's certainly locked down the ninth inning role in the St. Louis bullpen. With Alex Reyes still walking […]