Digging Deeper - Waiver Wire Options for Week 23

Welcome back to the NL-only and AL-only pickups column. Each week, I'll look at five players who are under 15% rostered in Yahoo! leagues and who can be considered as options to add in deep-league formats, such as 15-teamers or AL or NL-only leagues. I'll also include a recommendation for what to do with each […]

Bobby Bradley Homers Tuesday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Bobby Bradley went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. Bradley started his season hot by smashing eight home runs in the month of June but has struggled since by posting just a .630 OPS in July. He just came off the IL […]

Zach Plesac Fans Seven Tuesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac struck out seven Kansas City Royals over seven innings of work while allowing two hits and no earned runs in a 7-2 victory Tuesday night. This was Plesac's best start since the beginning of May and helped him earn his ninth win of the season. That being said, he […]

Amed Rosario Has Monster Night Tuesday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Amed Rosario went 5-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. Rosario started the night with an inside-the-park home run and then followed that up with a second home run in the top of the seventh inning. It would be hard to find […]

Bubba's DraftKings DFS Breakdown - Daily MLB Quick Hits (9/1)

Welcome back to another edition of MLB DFS Quick Hits. Today we have a 10 game main slate to preview. Bubba (@bdentrek) will go over weather, totals, plays, and more to get your MLB DFS lineups ready. Be sure to subscribe to the MLB DFS Quick Hits, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe […]

Andrew Kittredge Notches Fifth Save

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Andrew Kittredge struck out two over 2/3 of an inning to earn the save during Tuesday's 8-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox. With runners on first and second, he entered the game in the ninth inning and struck out both batters he faced to secure his fifth save of the […]

Ryan Yarbrough Picks Up The Win Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (8-4) allowed two earned runs on five hits while striking out three over six innings during Tuesday's 8-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox. He didn't walk anyone and picked up his eighth win of the year on Tuesday. The southpaw limited the Red Sox offense to two runs […]

Randy Arozarena Launches 18th Homer On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored during Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Boston Red Sox. He blasted a solo shot off Brad Peacock to tie the game 1-1 in the second inning. It was his 18th long ball of the season. The 26-year-old […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for September 1st, 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 1st, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Cole Sulser Earns Sixth Save Of Season Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Cole Sulser picked up his sixth save of the season in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jays. Sulser entered to pitch the ninth inning up by two and threw a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout to end the game. The 31-year-old has pitched well this season, compiling a 3.12 ERA […]

Keegan Akin Earns Second Consecutive Win Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Keegan Akin picked up his second win of the season in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jays. Akin pitched 5 innings, allowing one run on two hits (including a solo home run) and three walks with five strikeouts. The 26-year-old has now strung together two solid starts, but his season […]

Victor Robles Demoted Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles was demoted to Triple-A Rochester prior to Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Outfielder Andrew Stevenson was recalled to take his place. Robles had struggled mightily this year, producing a .605 OPS with two homers and eight steals in 315 at-bats. Manager Davey Martinez said he expected Robles to return […]

Kyle Finnegan On Paternity List

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan was placed on the paternity list Tuesday, and will be away from the team for several games. Relief pitcher Wander Suero was recalled in a corresponding move. Should Washington find itself with a lead in the late innings, manager Davey Martinez figures to use a committee approach in save […]

Patrick Corbin Roughed Up Again

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin endured yet another tough game Tuesday, giving up six runs on nine hits and four walks in five innings against the Philadelphia Phillies. He struck out four batters. Corbin has exactly one quality start in his last nine outings, and he's given up exactly six runs in three of […]

Carter Kieboom Homers For Second Straight Day

Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom was elevated to second in the lineup Tuesday, and he responding by hitting his second homer in as many days. Kieboom went 1-for-4 with the two-run shot and a walk, giving him six long balls on the season. He's raised his OPS to .762 in 114 at-bats, and his […]

C.J. Cron Goes Deep In Loss To Texas

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron went 2-for-4 with a home run and a strikeout in a 4-3 loss to the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. Cron smashed his 25th homer of the season, a solo shot, off Jordan Lyles in the seventh inning as the Rockies attempted to mount a comeback. The veteran first baseman […]

Brad Peacock Lit Up In Spot Start

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brad Peacock made his team debut Tuesday, pitching on three days' rest against the Tampa Bay Rays. He didn't perform well, allowing five runs on two hits and two walks in 2 1/3 innings. This start was borne out of the COVID issues Boston is facing, and it would be […]

Sam Hilliard Blasts Ninth Homer Of The Year

Colorado Rockies outfielder Sam Hilliard went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in a 4-3 loss to the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. Hilliard tied up the ball game in the top of the third inning when he swatted his ninth homer of the season off Jordan Lyles. It was his only hit […]

J.D. Martinez Adds Two Hits Tuesday

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez added two hits in five at-bats against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday with a double, an RBI, and a run scored. Martinez has gone through some cold stretches in August, but he now has a four-game hit streak, with three of those being multi-hit affairs. Boston fans and […]

Kyle Schwarber Homers In Loss

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber hit his third homer as a member of the Red Sox Tuesday, a solo shot off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough in the sixth inning. That gives him 28 for the season. Schwarber went 2-for-4 in the game with a walk, two RBI, and two runs scored. […]

Austin Gomber Issues Six Free Passes In Loss

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber took the loss on Tuesday when he surrendered four runs on four hits with six walks and two strikeouts over 4 1/3 innings in a 4-3 loss to the Texas Rangers. Gomber lacked control on Tuesday, issuing six free passes, which is one below his season-high of seven. He […]

Hunter Renfroe Doubles Twice From Leadoff Spot

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe returned from the bereavement list Tuesday night, and he picked up right where he'd left off, going 2-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored. Renfroe now has three consecutive multi-hit games and has recorded a hit in seven of his last eight games. Renfroe was slotted into the […]

Lucas Giolito Removed From Tuesday’s Game

Chicago White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito (hamstring) was removed from Tuesday's game with left hamstring tightness. He appeared to tweak his hamstring after awkwardly fielding a grounder in front of home plate during the fifth inning. The White Sox right-hander tried to stretch his leg and was removed from the game shortly after. Giolito allowed […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Takes Loss Versus Orioles

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu fell to 12-8 on the season after his team fell to the Orioles 4-2 on Tuesday. The lefty carried a no-hitter after 5 2/3, but he subsequently allowed three hits and a walk before getting lifted after 95 pitches. He finished his night allowing three runs with six […]

George Springer Exits Tuesday’s Game Early

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer was removed during the seventh inning of Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles after showing some discomfort while running the bases. He pulled up a little gingerly while running towards second base. The severity of Springer's injury is unknown at this time, and he's considered day-to-day. The Blue Jays […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Considered Day-To-Day

Pittsburgh Pirates' third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (hand) is considered day-to-day. He is currently not swinging a bat and is day-to-day after suffering a hand bruise in Sunday's 4-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The 24-year-old slammed his helmet after making an out on Sunday. He is still experiencing soreness, and his next chance to […]

Mets-Marlins Postponed Wednesday Due To Rain

Wednesday's contest between the New York Mets and Miami Marlins has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader on September 28th, starting at 4.10 p.m. ET. Probable starters Miami Marlins pitcher Zach Thompson and New York Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco will be pushed back a day. […]

Xander Bogaerts Tests Positive For COVID-19

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts was removed from Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays after testing positive for COVID-19. He went 1-for-1 with an RBI before exiting. The 28-year-old becomes the seventh Red Sox player to test positive within the past few days. Bogaerts is expected to be placed on the COVID injured […]

Wade Miley And Sonny Gray Starting On Wednesday

Pitchers Wade Miley and Sonny Gray will start Game 1 and Game 2 of the Cincinnati Reds' doubleheader on Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Miley has pitched to a 2.74 ERA, a 3.53 FIP, 112 strikeouts, and 46 walks in 144.2 innings this season. Gray, who was previously scheduled to start Tuesday's game against […]