Schwarber (Ribs) Returns To Starting Lineup Wednesday: Plays LF, Bats 2nd

Kyle Schwarber will return to the lineup for the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to the Cubs Twitter account. The outfielder will play in left and bat second for the Cubbies as they go for their sixth straight win. A rib injury kept him out of action since Sept. 1. […]

Crawford (Oblique, Calf) Exits Tuesday's Game: Could Land On DL

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford exited Tuesday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with tightness in his left calf and his left side oblique, according to Bay Area Sports. It’s been an issue that Crawford has been dealing with for the past few weeks. The 28-year-old could land on the DL and potentially miss the […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for 9/9/15

There's only one game on the afternoon slate on Wednesday, so we will focus on the 14 games that are due to start on or after 7 EST. Below are my DraftKings picks for Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015.  As always, remember to check your players to make sure they are in their MLB starting lineups before lineups lock. My […]

Harvey Innings Limit At 200 For The Rest Of The Year

The plan for Matt Harvey is that the starting pitcher will stay under 200 innings for the rest of the regular season and potential postseason, according to USA Today. The New York Mets ace has pitched 166 1/3 innings so far. Harvey is 33 2/3 innings away from the limit with still a little less […]

Duda (Back) Activated From DL: Likely Returns Tuesday Against Nats

The New York Mets activated Lucas Duda from the DL on Monday, according to ESPN.com. The first baseman did not play on Monday as he will be eased back in the lineup while he returns from a herniated disc in his back. The first start since being out of action since Aug. 22 could be […]

Arenado (Chest) X-Rays Come Back Negative: Could Be In Lineup Tuesday

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado left Monday’s game against the San Diego Padres with a chest contusion, according to the Rockies website. The injury occurred when Arenado attempted to catch a foul ball by diving into the stands. He was unable to make the catch as the 24-year-old All-Star thinks he fell onto an […]

J.J. Hardy (Groin) Activated From DL

The Baltimore Orioles activated J.J. Hardy from the 15-day DL on Tuesday, according to the Orioles Twitter account. A groin injury forced the Baltimore shortstop to miss some times. Fortunately for Hardy, he did not miss more than the minimum 15 days. The Orioles have reinstated INF J.J. Hardy from the 15-day disabled list and […]

Reds Activate Billy Hamilton (Shoulder) From DL

The Cincinnati Reds activated Billy Hamilton from the 15-day DL on Tuesday, according to the Reds Twitter account. The Reds outfielder has been out of action since Aug. 19, when he injured his shoulder. Cincinnati is officially eliminated from postseason contention though Hamilton will likely see most of the action as the season comes to […]

Daily Fantasy Football Strategy: Know Your DFS Scoring

Over the course of the 2015 NFL season we'll be exploring DFS Strategy for FanDuel and DraftKings GPPs and cash games. Daily fantasy football is huge and growing, and RotoBaller's DFS strategy experts are here to help you win big! Last week we looked at how to use NFL Vegas lines and prop bets in […]

MLB Injury Updates for Fantasy Baseball: Springer, Stanton, Duda and More

What's up RotoBallers. Welcome again to the MLB player injury report. Similar to last week, there are a TON of players injured this week so let's take a look at them. This time of year is the fantasy baseball home stretch, and staying on top of injured players can make a difference for your teams. Players coming […]

White Sox Remove David Robertson From Revocable Trade Waivers After Yankees Claim The Closer

The 2:00 p.m. trade deadline passed on Monday without any deals, including the Chicago White Sox pulling back on David Robertson after the New York Yankees claimed the closer off revocable waivers,, according to CBS Sports. Since the deal didn’t get done before the deadline, if Robertson were still to end up being a part […]

Enrique Hernandez (Hamstring) Likely Out A Couple Of Weeks

Dodgers utility player Enrique Hernandez will likely be out for a few weeks, according to what manager Don Mattingly told the Los Angeles Times. Hernandez, 24, suffered a hamstring injury on Sunday when running out a groundball. The second year big leaguer was starting to play more and more in the outfield but will be […]

Chris Bassitt (Shoulder) Scratched From Tuesday's Start: Undergoes MRI

Chris Bassitt will miss his next start and could land on the DL because of soreness in his pitching shoulder, according to The Bay Area News. The Oakland A’s starter will undergo an MRI to figure out what the problem might be and whether or not a DL stint is coming for the 26-year-old rookie. […]

Carlos Martinez (Back) Scratched From Tuesday's Start

Carlos Martinez will not make his scheduled start on Tuesday, according to The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher has been dealing with some back issues, which will keep him off the mound against the Washington Nationals and Tuesday. Carlos Martinez (back) will miss his next start, Tuesday. Says it's not too […]

Royals Acquire Johnny Gomes From Braves

The Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder Johnny Gomes from the Atlanta Braves on Monday, according to Fox Sports. Gomes and cash have been sent to Kansas City in exchange for infield prospect Luis Valenzuela. The outfielder was actually in the Braves' lineup on Monday but was pulled following the fifth inning after the trade was […]

Dickerson (Ribs) Takes Batting Practice: Could Return Soon

Corey Dickerson will be taking batting practice on Monday, according to The Denver Post. The Colorado Rockies leftfielder has been out since late July was a non-displaced fracture in two of his ribs. It’s been a slow return for the third-year star but he’s on his way back to the main roster soon. Corey Dickerson […]

Correa (Hamstring) Returns To Astros Lineup, Bats 3rd, Hits HR

Houston Astros rookie shortstop Carlos Correa has returned to the lineup on Monday against the Seattle Mariners. Correa, 20, missed four straight games with a strained left hamstring. Luckily for the AL West-leading Astros, they didn’t have to place the young star on the DL. Instead, Correa is back in the lineup, playing shortstop and batting third on […]

Cubs Acquire Austin Jackson From Mariners

The Chicago Cubs traded for Seattle Mariners outfielder Austin Jackson during a late-trade for the revocable waiver wire deadline. Jackson, 28, was acquired along with cash in exchange for an international free agency bonus slot and either a player to be named later or $1 million. The six-year veteran has a .272/.312/.387 batting line with […]

Alejandro De Aza Could Land In San Fran Before Tuesday

The San Francisco Giants are “still talking” with the Boston Red Sox for a possible trade for Alejandro De Aza. De Aza, 31, has been one of the best players in Boston this season. The Red Sox outfielder cleared revocable waivers and has until 11:59 p.m. ET to be traded for a player to be […]

Hanley Ramirez (Shoulder) Out Again Monday

Hanley Ramirez will sit out for the fourth straight day on Monday when the Boston Red Sox play the New York Yankees. A shoulder issue is keeping the slugger out of the lineup as fantasy leagues begin their playoffs. Ramirez missed the entire weekend series against the Mets with fatigue in his left shoulder, and […]

Freese (Finger) Activated From DL Monday For Angels

The Angels will activate David Freese from the DL on Monday in Oakland against the A’s. The third baseman has been sidelined since late July with a non-displaced fractured finger. Freese will rejoin an Angels team that failed to fill his spot while he was gone. The replacements hit a combined .183 with two homers […]

Stanton (Hand) Begins Rehab Assignment: Aims For Friday Return

Giancarlo Stanton is targeting a Friday return to the Miami Marlins lineup after being out since late June. The star outfielder has been dealing with a fractured hamate bone in his left hand. Stanton will begin a minor league rehab assignment this week before he rejoins the team. The three-time All-Star has only played in […]

Strasburg Left Game With Tightness In Back: Another DL Stint Coming?

Stephen Strasburg left Sunday’s game against the Miami Marlins with tightness in his back. The Washington Nationals starting pitcher has been dealing with the same pain all season. Sometimes it acts up, as it did again on Sunday, when Strasburg had to leave after only four innings. The right-hander had allowed four runs and was […]

Rosenthal Returns From Paternity Leave: Back As Cardinals Closer

The St. Louis Cardinals activated Trevor Rosenthal from the paternity leave list on Monday. The NL Central first-place Cardinals will welcome the Washington Nationals for a three-game series while they get back their All-Star closer after his wife gave birth to a baby girl. The 25-year-old missed the weekend series against the San Francisco Giants, […]

Hamels Fans 10 In Dominant One-Run Performance

Cole Hamels was absolutely dominant on Friday night when he struck out 10 batters in an eight-inning one-run performance against the Baltimore Orioles. It was the start the Texas Rangers were looking for after they acquired Hamels from the Philadelphia Phillies at the trade deadline in July. The left-hander allowed two hits but did walk […]

Springer (Wrist) Plays With Double-A Saturday: Returns To Astros Next Week

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer will officially being a rehab assignment on Saturday with Double-A Corpus Christi, according to The Houston Chronicle. Springer, 25, will play two or three games in the minors before he returns to Houston next week. The 29-year-old has been out since he was hit by a pitch on his wrist […]

Hamilton (Knee) Takes Batting Practice: Could Return Next Week

Josh Hamilton is taking batting practice, according to The Fort Worth Star-Telegram as he fights back from a knee injury. The Texas Rangers outfielder took batting practice on Friday. It still could be a little while before Hamilton returns, but he could also be activated from the DL on Monday. The Rangers could wait until […]

Aaron Nola Pitches Another Gem Friday For Phillies Victory

Philadelphia Phillies rookie Aaron Nola fired another strong performance on Friday during a 7-1 victory. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for the Phillies as Nola pitched seven innings of one-run ball on two hits with two walks. The right-hander struck out six San Diego Padres en route to the victory at home. Nola is […]

Gregorius Homers, Drives In 6 During Yankees Victory

Didi Gregorius had a career-game on Friday when the shortstop drove in six RBI en route to the New York Yankees 15-4 blowout victory over the Atlanta Braves. The Yankees replacement to Derek Jeter hit his second homer in as many days. Gregorius hit a three-run dinger while also driving in three more runs on […]

Trevor Bauer Pitches One-Run Gem In Spot-Start For Tribe

Trevor Bauer had a dominant pitching performance on Friday, throwing eight innings of one-run ball during the Cleveland Indians victory over the Angels. Bauer, 24, was as good as it gets for a spot-start against Albert Pujols, Mike Trout and company. The right-hander filled in for Danny Salazar, who was scratched from taking the ball […]