DJ LeMahieu To Rejoin Yankees This Week

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is expected to rejoin the Yankees this week after a relatively brief coronavirus-related absence. If LeMahieu does return within the expected timeline, then he should be ready to man second base for the Yankees on Opening Day. LeMahieu will look to build off of a breakout 2019 campaign that […]

Robinson Chirinos Could Avoid Injured List

There is growing optimism that Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos (ankle) will avoid the injured list, but he might be limited in the first few series of the regular season. Chirinos injured his ankle during an intrasquad game on Monday, but the injury isn't that serious. The 36-year-old can be extremely streaky and is unlikely […]

Willie Calhoun Likely To Miss Opening Day

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun (hip) has a Grade 1 strain of his right hip and is likely to miss Opening Day, according to general manager Jon Daniels. The Rangers don't expect him to be out long, but he will miss the start of the regular season next Friday. Calhoun has plenty of fantasy and […]

Chase Anderson Plays Catch Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chase Anderson (oblique) played catch at 60 feet on Wednesday as he works his way back from an oblique strain he suffered over the weekend. The right-hander felt good after the workout, but won’t be ready in time for the start of the season late next week. His rotation spot […]

A's Don't Have Immediate Plan For Jesus Luzardo

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo has been working out the best he can as he self-isolates with COVID-19. A's pitching coach Scott Emerson said Luzardo could make a few short starts or work in relief as he builds up endurance. Emerson added that how long Luzardo pitches will be determined by pitch count and matchups, […]

Kyle Nicolas Signs With Marlins

The Miami Marlins agreed to terms with their second-round pick, right-handed pitcher Kyle Nicolas, on Wednesday. Nicolas signed for $1,129,700, which is full slot value. The righty from Ball State has hit 100 mph in shorter stints and features a power slider as well. He still needs to develop a bit and showed good signs […]

KBO DFS Lineup Picks for 7/16/20 - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Welcome back, RotoBallers! These last few months without our usual professional sports have been rough, but we can take solace in the fact that DFS contests haven't stopped and KBO has provided us with some exciting content in what has become an unusually empty summer to this point (sincere apologies to UFC and PGA). My […]

Miguel Sano Cleared To Rejoin Twins

Minnesota Twins first baseman/third baseman Miguel Sano has been cleared to return to the team's player pool. Sano will work out with the team for the first time since testing positive for COVID-19 earlier in July. With only nine days until baseball's Opening Day, it remains to be seen if the 27-year-old can get himself into game […]

Masahiro Tanaka May Throw A Bullpen Session On Thursday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (head) could throw a bullpen session on Thursday. Tanaka hasn’t pitched since suffering a concussion on July 4, but the 31-year-old has been free of concussion symptoms since being released from the hospital 10 days ago and had been expected to get back on the mound soon. If […]

James Paxton Is The Team's Second Starter

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton was announced as the team’s second starter behind Gerrit Cole on Wednesday. As a result, Paxton will face the Nationals in what should be a tough matchup for his first start of the season. The Nationals lost arguably their best offensive player in Anthony Rendon over the offseason, […]

Jacob deGrom's MRI Shows Nothing Serious

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom's (back) MRI exam didn't show anything concerning on Wednesday, and the team is considering him day-to-day after he left his intrasquad outing early on Tuesday with back stiffness. It's unclear when the back-to-back National League Cy Young winner will pitch again, but it looks like he's dodged a […]

Aaron Judge To Rejoin Lineup On Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (neck) is expected to rejoin the team’s lineup for its intrasquad game on Wednesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Boone had originally hoped that Judge would be back in the lineup on Tuesday, but the outfielder’s neck was still bothering him at that point. If Judge does get back […]

Magneuris Sierra Could Make The Team

Miami Marlins outfielder Magneuris Sierra could make the team as a pinch-runner and defensive replacement. The 24-year-old is out of options, so he must make the team or the Marlins will risk losing him on waivers. “We think there is a role for a guy who can steal a bag on this club right now,” […]

Miguel Rojas Injured Tuesday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (wrist) was injured during an intrasquad game on Tuesday, jamming his wrist and pinkie finger while making a diving play on a ground ball. It's not a serious injury, however, and manager Don Mattingly said that if Rojas had to play on Wednesday, he would be able to. With the Marlins […]

Jose Siri Added To Player Pool

The San Francisco Giants added outfielder Jose Siri to their player pool on Tuesday. He was acquired from the Mariners on Feb. 3 on a waiver claim. With Billy Hamilton on the 10-day injured list for medical reasons and no timetable for his return, Siri gives the team another speed element in center field. The […]

Johnny Cueto To Start Opening Day

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler announced that starting pitcher Johnny Cueto will start on Opening Day on July 23 against the Dodgers. Cueto also received the nod on March 11, the last day of spring training before MLB paused camps due to COVID-19. The veteran right-hander threw more than 60 pitches in a three-inning […]

Matt Bowman Throws 35-Pitch Bullpen

Cincinnati Reds reliever Matt Bowman (elbow) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday. He dealt with some elbow soreness earlier in camp but is working toward being ready for Opening Day. Bowman posted a 3.66 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 27 games for the Reds in 2019. He is likely ticketed for a middle-relief spot […]

Anthony Santander Confirms Positive COVID-19 Test

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander confirmed that he tested positive for COVID-19, which is why he wasn't in summer camp. The good news is that Santander joined the team's workouts on Tuesday, which means he could still have time to get ready for Opening Day next Friday. If healthy, he should have a starting role […]

Derek Dietrich Added To Player Pool

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Derek Dietrich was recently added to the team's 60-man player pool. He told reporters on Wednesday that he tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the offseason, which indicates why the team left him out of their player pool at first. Dietrich mentioned that he had few symptoms and that he is […]

Joe Smith Placed On Restricted List

The Houston Astros placed relief pitcher Joe Smith on the restricted list on Wednesday, but Smith has not informed the team of his final intentions for the 2020 season. It was reported earlier that Smith was opting out of the 2020 season due to concerns around the coronavirus pandemic, but he hasn't made a final […]

Jacob deGrom Going For MRI Exam

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas said starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (back) is day-to-day and is going for an MRI exam on Wednesday. Rojas said it's too early to speculate on deGrom's status for Sunday's exhibition game against the Yankees and for Opening Day next Friday. The right-hander left his intrasquad start early on Tuesday […]

Brad Miller Back On The Field Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brad Miller (heel) was back on the field for live batting practice at Cardinals summer camp on Wednesday. Miller was out for a few days while dealing with a heel injury, but he was never expected to miss much time and should be right on track for Opening Day. His regular […]

Pirates Add Nick Gonzales To Player Pool

The Pittsburgh Pirates added first-round pick Nick Gonzales to their 60-player pool on Wednesday after they drafted the New Mexico State shortstop seventh overall in June. Gonzales will report to the team's alternate training site in Altoona if he returns a negative COVID-19 test. Pittsburgh had an opening on their roster when pitcher Hector Noesi […]

Dexter Fowler Takes Batting Practice Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler (back) was able to take batting practice on Wednesday at Cardinals summer camp. Fowler had been out for a few days with tightness in his back, but the team never seemed too concerned about it and now he's back on the field. It shouldn't affect his availability for Opening […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (illness) has been placed on the 10-day injured list after testing positive for COVID-19, Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke announced after receiving permission from the players. Rodriguez was not the only player officially being placed on the list, as left-handed pitchers Josh Taylor and Darwinzon Hernandez joined the […]

Tom Murphy Sitting Out Wednesday After Foul Tip

Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy (foot) is out of the lineup on Wednesday after a foul tip hit his instep on Tuesday. Murphy was struck with a foul tip at the same spot last week and ended up missing a day as well. Murphy showed a lot of power last year, hitting 18 home runs in […]

Joe Musgrove Lined Up For Opening Day

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove will make his final intrasquad start this Saturday, which likely means he'll pitch on Opening Day on July 24 against the Cardinals. The Pirates could slot him fourth in the starting rotation to have him start the home opener on July 28, but that would require another start next […]

Anthony Rizzo Dealing With Inflammation

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) had an MRI earlier this week that confirmed that he has inflammation in his lower back. Manager David Ross indicated that it’s still too early to determine if Rizzo will be placed on the injured list. If Rizzo misses time, catcher Victor Caratini and third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant […]

KBO DFS Cheat Sheets: Lineups, Starters & Matchups for 7/16/20

Welcome, Rotoballers, to my KBO DFS Cheat Sheet! These cheat sheets will include my usual KBO Starting Lineups sheet, KBO Starting Pitchers for the upcoming slate, and my KBO matchup sheets where I personally project the starting lineups for each team. Remember the KBO is an entirely different animal than MLB and small things can […]

Jose Urena Somehow Earns a Rotation Spot Again

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena has earned a rotation spot, according to Marlins beat writer Joe Frisaro. In the tweet, Frisaro mentions that Sandy Alcantara will start on Opening Day, then some mix of Urena, Caleb Smith, and Pablo Lopez will make up the 2-4 spots in the rotation, with the fifth spot yet […]