Nick Pratto Hits The Pine Thursday

Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder Nick Pratto is out of the starting lineup Thursday versus the Tampa Bay Rays. With Vinnie Pasquantino out for the season, Pratto has, and will continue to, see plenty of playing time at first base but understandably hits the bench against a left-hander in the Rays' Shane McClanahan on Thursday […]

Wander Franco Getting A Breather Amidst Slump

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is getting a day off on Thursday as he looks to recharge his batteries amidst some struggles at the plate of late. The 22-year-old has collected just one hit -- a single -- across his last four games while he went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in Wednesday's series finale […]

Jon Berti Back In The Starting Lineup Thursday

Miami Marlins utility player Jon Berti is back in the starting lineup Thursday night versus the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Mitch Keller. The 33-year-old got the night off on Wednesday in the series finale against the Blue Jays but has otherwise seen solid playing time this season. The speedy Berti is hitting a healthy .274 […]

Luis Matos Moves Up To Second In Batting Order Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Luis Matos is being moved up to the two-hole in a matchup against Padres left-hander Blake Snell on Thursday. Matos debuted out of the two-spot on June 14 but has since hit no higher than fifth in his six ensuing starts. The 21-year-old has more than held his own through his […]

Marcelo Mayer Hits Fourth Double-A Home Run

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer hit his fourth home run of the season since being promoted to Double-A Portland. He missed a home run in his previous at-bat, being robbed at the fence by outfielder Johan Rojas in the at-bat before his home run. After starting the season with a .890 OPS in […]

Evan Carter Flirts With Cycle In Return

Texas Rangers outfield prospect Evan Carter nearly hit for the cycle in his return to Double-A Frisco after being sidelined for three weeks by a right wrist injury. In four at-bats, Carter hit his fifth home run of the season, his second triple, and a single, missing a double to complete the cycle. The top […]

Colt Keith Notches 48th RBI

Detroit Tigers minor-league infielder Colt Keith drove in his 48th run of the season in a 1-for-4 showing for Double-A Erie. He has been one of this year's biggest risers, slashing .321/.390/.586 with 14 home runs, 42 runs, and two stolen bases. While Tigers president Scott Harris announced Monday in a media session that he'd […]

Curtis Mead Starting Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays infield prospect Curtis Mead (wrist) is beginning a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League on Thursday. The No. 24 overall prospect in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline, hasn't played for Triple-A Durham since April 29 due to his injury, but he's getting closer to a return. The 22-year-old is one of […]

Ezequiel Tovar Back From Paternity List

The Colorado Rockies announced on Thursday that they have reinstated shortstop Ezequiel Tovar from the paternity list and optioned infielder Connor Kaiser to Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Tovar should be back in the team's starting lineup on Friday for the series opener against the Los Angeles Angels. Colorado has an off day on […]

Brewers Option Trevor Megill To Minors

The Milwaukee Brewers optioned relief pitcher Trevor Megill to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday. A corresponding roster move will come prior to the series opener against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Megill has had his share of struggles in his first year in Milwaukee, posting a 4.91 ERA (2.19 FIP), 1.43 WHIP, seven walks and 20 […]

Sean Murphy Could Return This Weekend

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (hamstring) could return to the lineup at some point this weekend against the Cincinnati Reds, but he remains out for the series finale against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. Travis d'Arnaud is behind the plate again and batting sixth against Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola. If Murphy, who hasn't played […]

Will Brennan Sitting Out Thursday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Will Brennan (shoulder) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday as the team takes on the visiting Oakland Athletics. It shouldn't come as much of a surprise after Brennan was removed from Wednesday's contest early after injuring his left shoulder while making a diving play in the outfield. The 25-year-old is […]

Dallas Keuchel Signs Minor-League Deal With Twins

The Minnesota Twins are signing free-agent left-hander Dallas Keuchel to a minor-league deal on Thursday. The Twins are throwing a flier out there on Keuchel, who hasn't pitched in the majors since last September with the Texas Rangers. He pitched for the Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago White Sox last year and was not effective […]

Reese McGuire Lands On Injured List

The Boston Red Sox placed catcher Reese McGuire (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a right-oblique strain that he suffered on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Twins. In corresponding moves, the team put outfielder Alex Verdugo on the bereavement list, added pitcher Brandon Walter and catcher Caleb Hamilton and moved Yu Chang […]

Alex Verdugo Placed On Bereavement List

The Boston Red Sox placed outfielder Alex Verdugo on the bereavement list on Thursday. The Boston Globe's Peter Abraham reports that Verdugo will rejoin the team next Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. With Verdugo out on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Joe Ryan, Jarren Duran will start in center field and hit leadoff […]

Kyle Harrison - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Kyle Harrison, SP, San Francisco Giants ANALYSIS: Considered one of the top prep arms available in the 2020 draft, Harrison fell to the Giants in the third round as he sought a big signing bonus to pass over his commitment to UCLA. The Giants met those demands, signing Harrison for just short of a […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Julio Urias, Eduardo Rodriguez, Carlos Rodon, Triston McKenzie, Kenta Maeda

Every MLB season brings a flurry of injuries to fantasy baseball pitchers. The 2023 season is no different, meaning fantasy managers need to stay diligent and keep up to date with the latest injury headlines. Julio Urias, Eduardo Rodriguez, Carlos Rodon, Triston McKenzie, and Kenta Maeda are among the banged-up pitchers that could affect fantasy […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (June 19 - June 25)

We're back again with starting pitcher starts/sits for Week 13 of the fantasy baseball season -- Monday, June 19 through Sunday, June 25. For 11 years running, we have been writing this Starting Pitcher Starts and Sits series every week right here at RotoBaller. I'm Nick Mariano, returning to the helm after taking a couple […]

Shelby Miller To Miss Three To Four Weeks

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed hurler Shelby Miller (neck) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with neck pain, and according to manager Dave Roberts, he'll miss three to four weeks. The 32-year-old has thrived this year in a bullpen role, producing his best numbers since 2015 with a 2.40 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (6/22/23)

We have an eight-game MLB schedule this Thursday, June 22 evening as we have a mix of afternoon and evening baseball on tap! There's a wealth of value on the board so let's dive in head first and see what's in store! Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Patrick Wisdom Taking Swings

Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom (wrist) has been swinging the bat lately and will travel with the club to London and take some swings there. The slugger was placed on the injured list on Saturday after spraining his right wrist and there's no timetable yet for his return. Over 56 games this year, Wisdom […]

Brian Van Belle - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Brian Van Belle, SP, Boston Red Sox ANALYSIS: The Boston Red Sox signed Van Belle as an undrafted free agent out of Miami after the 2020 shortened draft. Known for a dynamic changeup, Van Belle was undrafted due to a low-90s fastball and a below-average curve as his other offerings at draft time. Van […]

Willie Calhoun Likely Headed To The Injured List

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Willie Calhoun (quad) tweaked his left quadriceps while running the bases during Wednesday's 4-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners. He stayed in the game but is set to undergo an MRI and expects to hit the injured list. Calhoun's having his best campaign since 2019 with the bat, slashing .239/.309/.403 […]

Ross Stripling's Next Rehab Start Coming On Thursday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Ross Stripling (back) is set to throw in a rehab game on Thursday with Single-A San Jose, according to MLB.com. It'll be his third rehab appearance as he tries to work his way back from lower-back tightness that has kept him on the shelf since his last start on May 17. […]

Phillies vs. Braves Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/22)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Atlanta Braves 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 Thursday, June 22nd 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Giants vs. Padres Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/22)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants, 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 Thursday, June 22nd 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]

Rays vs. Royals Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/22)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Kansas City Royals vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 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 Thursday, June 22nd 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]

Mike Yastrzemski Suffers Hamstring Injury Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski left Wednesday's contest against the San Diego Padres in the fifth inning after experiencing left hamstring tightness. According to the SF Giants on NBCS Twitter, he'll undergo an MRI on Thursday, which should provide more information on the severity of the ailment. Yastrzemski is in the midst of a […]

Yankees vs. Mariners Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/22)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Seattle Mariners vs. New York Yankees, 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 Thursday, June 22nd 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Scott McGough Earns Second Save In Five Days

Arizona Diamondback right-hander Scott McGough picked up Wednesday's save when he closed out the 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. He pitched the last two innings of the game, allowing no baserunners and striking out four. McGough now has four saves on the season, three of which have come in June to go along with […]