Ben Lively Placed On 15-Day Injured List

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Ben Lively (pectoral) was already slated to miss Sunday's start against the Atlanta Braves. However, the team announced on Saturday that the 31-year-old is going on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 21, because of a right pectoral muscle strain. Lively has gone 4-4 in seven starts this season, amassing a […]

Will Brennan Out Again On Saturday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Will Brennan (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Saturday's meeting with the Milwaukee Brewers. The 25-year-old injured his shoulder while making a catch during Wednesday's contest versus the Oakland Athletics and has been on the shelf since. Fortunately, Brennan indicated he would be back by Sunday, at the latest, for the […]

Brandon Woodruff Throws In The Bullpen Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) tossed a bullpen session on Saturday. He threw 25 pitches, with 20 of them being fastballs. It's a positive update on the 30-year-old right-hander, who's been on the 60-day injured list since April because of a subscapular strain. Woodruff is expected to throw more in the next few […]

Jeff McNeil Not Starting On Saturday

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (wrist) isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's meeting with Philadelphia. He's dealing with a sore left wrist after injuring it during the series opener on Friday, and it's still unknown if he'll be available off the bench. The 31-year-old is batting .264, a sharp decline from last […]

Brandon Hughes Out For Rest Of The Season

Chicago Cubs reliever Brandon Hughes (knee) will miss the rest of the 2023 season. The 27-year-old was thought to have been making progress after landing on the injured list because of knee inflammation. However, he'll undergo a distal femoral osteotomy to realign his left knee in hopes of addressing the source of reoccurring swelling. The […]

Codi Heuer Done For The Year

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Codi Heuer (elbow) will miss the remainder of the year. The 26-year-old, who had been working his way back from Tommy John surgery in March 2022, underwent another procedure on Friday to repair an elbow fracture. Heuer last played in 2021 and has a career 10-4 record with a 3.56 ERA, […]

Esteury Ruiz Dropped To Ninth In The Lineup

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz has been dropped to ninth in the batting order for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. This is a rather interesting development. Ruiz had Friday off and is now batting ninth against Jose Berrios and the Blue Jays while veteran Tony Kemp, who's batting .180, is serving as the […]

Ben Lively Scratched From Sunday's Start

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Ben Lively (pectoral) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves with pectoral soreness. As of now, the Reds have not named a replacement starter so it could be a bullpen game. The team should provide an update on his timetable at the conclusion of Saturday's […]

Salvador Perez Starting On Saturday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hamstring) is in the lineup on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Perez left Friday's contest early with a right hamstring cramp so it's encouraging to see him back in the lineup on Saturday against the Rays. It's worth noting that he's not starting behind the plate, but at […]

J.P. Crawford Returns To the Lineup On Saturday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (shoulder) is back in the lineup on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles. Crawford suffered a right shoulder injury in the series against the Yankees earlier this week and ended up missing three games as a result. He appears to be good to go now and is back at shortstop and […]

Wander Franco Returns To The Lineup On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is back in the lineup for Saturday's contest against the Kansas City Royals. The 22-year-old was benched by manager Kevin Cash for the last two games for immaturity, essentially. Apparently, he learned his lesson so he's back in there on Saturday, starting at shortstop and batting second against Jordan […]

Jared Walsh Optioned To Triple-A Salt Lake On Saturday

Los Angeles Angels infielder/outfielder Jared Walsh was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday. Walsh missed the beginning of the season while dealing with neurological symptoms, which he was getting treatment for, but has struggled mightily at the dish since his IL activation on May 20. He's slashing just .119/.244/.224 with one home run and […]

Shane McClanahan Throwing On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (back) was throwing on Saturday prior to the start of the game against the Kansas City Royals. Ray beat writer noted that McClanahan was throwing with pitching coach Kyle Snyder and head athletic trainer Joe Benge present. This is a very encouraging sign that the 26-year-old ace is […]

Julio Rodriguez To Compete In The 2023 All-Star Home Run Derby

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez will compete in the 2023 All-Star Home Run Derby. Seattle is hosting the All-Star festivities this season so it makes sense that the hometown Rodriguez would throw his hat in the ring. He put on an absolute show in the contest last season in Los Angeles, mashing 81 homers, but […]

Giancarlo Stanton Dropped To Fifth In The Lineup

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton has been dropped to fifth in the batting order for Saturday's contest against the Texas Rangers. Stanton is mired in a horrible slump for pretty much the entire season but his last 15 games are particularly bad. He's slashing just .096/.190/.231 with two home runs over that span. […]

Aaron Judge Has A Torn Ligament In His Toe

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) told reporters on Saturday that he's dealing with a torn ligament in his toe and not a sprain. This news complicates matters for the Yankees star, who said he still has pain when he walks. He was initially diagnosed with a sprain, but a torn ligament is a […]

Video: Hitters Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 14 Free Agent Adds

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Video: Pitchers Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 14 Free Agent Adds

Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller breaks down some of his must-have Week 14 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent adds for pitchers - 2023 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and waiver wire advice for pitchers that are emerging. These MLB players should be watched, stashed, or targeted in your roto, points, H2H points leagues, […]

Cedric Mullins Back From Injured List, Hitting Leadoff Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (groin) was activated from the injured list on Saturday and is immediately back in center field and in the leadoff spot to face Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller. Mullins' injury was never considered very serious to begin win, and he played in three minor-league rehab games before rejoining Baltimore this […]

Cristopher Sanchez Making The Start Against Mets

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez (hand) will make the start on Saturday against the visiting New York Mets. Sanchez was hit on his left hand by a comebacker in his last start last weekend against the Oakland Athletics, but X-rays were negative. The 26-year-old southpaw has made only two starts in 2023 for the Phillies, […]

David Fletcher Joining The Angels

The Los Angeles Angels are recalling infielder David Fletcher from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday, according to sources familiar with the situation. Fletcher was hitting .383/.432/.478 at Salt Lake with a home run, 10 doubles, two triples, 24 RBI, three stolen bases and 34 runs scored in 43 games. With Gio Urshela (pelvis) out for […]

Sean Murphy Still Not Ready To Return

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (hamstring) remains out of action on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds. Murphy will miss his fifth straight game, but the good news is that he was able to pinch hit on Thursday. Travis d'Arnaud will continue to do the catching duties while batting sixth on Saturday against Reds right-hander Graham […]

Jack Flaherty Scratched From Sunday Start

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty (hip) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday in London against the division-rival Chicago Cubs due to right-hip tightness, according to manager Oliver Marmol. It's unclear if the injury will force the 27-year-old to the injured list, so fantasy managers will need to check back for more […]

Jordan Hicks Under The Weather, Unavailable Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks (illness) will not be available for the first contest of a two-series set against the division-rival Chicago Cubs in London on Saturday. Hicks is at the hotel sick. A bug is currently floating around in St. Louis' clubhouse. It remains to be seen if Hicks will be feeling any […]

Jordan Walker Feeling Better, Back In The Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Jordan Walker (illness) has returned to the team's starting lineup on Saturday for the first of two games in London against the division-rival Chicago Cubs. Walker is serving as the designated hitter and is batting fifth against Cubs left-hander Justin Steele. The 21-year-old didn't play on Wednesday and then had […]

Dansby Swanson Returns To Face Cardinals

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (wrist) is back at shortstop and is hitting fifth in the batting order on Saturday for the first of two games in London against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Adam Wainwright. Swanson was held out of Wednesday's lineup as a precaution and had three days off to get […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/24/23

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Phillies vs. Mets Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/24)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Saturday, June 24th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Orioles vs. Mariners Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/24)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Seattle Mariners vs. Baltimore Orioles, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Saturday, June 24th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Zach Eflin Logs Another Win, Quality Start Despite Two Long Balls

Friday was far from Zach Eflin's (9-3) most efficient start as a Tampa Bay Ray this season, but he was able to limit the Kansas City Royals scoring to just two long balls en route to his ninth win and eighth quality start of the year. The 29-year-old allowed three runs on seven hits and two […]