Sean Murphy Still Absent Against Phillies

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (hamstring) remains out of the team's lineup on Tuesday against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies. Murphy will miss yet another game after injuring his right hamstring on Saturday, but he's expected to avoid a trip to the injured list. The 28-year-old backstop has been great in his first year in Atlanta, […]

Gunnar Henderson Back In Tuesday's Lineup

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Gunnar Henderson (illness) is back in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Tyler Glasnow. Henderson is serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff. The 21-year-old was scratched on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs due to a stomach bug, but he's feeling better after […]

Triston McKenzie Diagnosed With UCL Sprain

Testing and imaging done on Tuesday on Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie (elbow) confirmed a UCL sprain in his right elbow. He is expected to be shut down from throwing for several weeks as the team gathers more information and potentially a second opinion. It's a tough break for the 25-year-old, who had just recently […]

Jesus Sanchez Taking A Seat Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays and left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. Sanchez was in the middle of Monday's 11-0 rout of the Blue Jays, collecting two doubles along with two runs and an RBI across five trips to the plate. However, it's not surprising to […]

Zack Short Moving Up To Leadoff Spot Tuesday

Detroit Tigers utility player Zack Short will move up to the leadoff spot Tuesday night when he takes on Kansas City Royals left-hander Daniel Lynch. The Tigers are stacking right-handed bats on Tuesday with all nine of their starters swinging from the right side. Normally regarded as a glove-first player, Short has had a solid […]

Matt Beaty Making First Start As A Royal Tuesday

Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder Matt Beaty is in the starting lineup for the first time as a member of the club on Tuesday night against right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Detroit Tigers. Beaty had his contract purchased from Triple-A on Sunday and entered the game as a pinch-hitter, knocking a single in his lone […]

Gerrit Cole Looking To Maintain Consistency Tuesday

New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole will look to remain consistent on Tuesday when he takes on the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium in New York. Cole has surrendered just four earned runs and three walks across his last three starts, all of which resulted in six innings of work. He has 19 strikeouts over […]

Starling Marte Back In The Two-Hole

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte put together a two-hit game on Monday while scoring twice and driving in one, helping his team blow out the Houston Astros 11-1. He's now batting .295 in June and is sporting a .258/.313/.329 slash line with three homers, 31 runs, 20 RBI, and 19 stolen bases across 66 […]

Spencer Strider Looking To Return To Form Tuesday

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will look to get back on the right track on Tuesday when he takes the mound against the rival Philadelphia Phillies. Strider has been uncharacteristically touched up over his last two starts, combining to surrender 13 earned runs on the back of five home runs across nine innings in starts […]

Gavin Williams Set To Make MLB Debut Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Gavin Williams will be promoted for his MLB debut on Wednesday versus the Oakland A's. The 23-year-old has dominated in 12 starts between Double-A and Triple-A this season, tossing 60 1/3 innings of 2.39 ERA ball along with a hefty 81 strikeouts in that time. Williams' control took a turn for […]

Grayson Rodriguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Grayson Rodriguez, SP, Baltimore Orioles ANALYSIS: Slowly but surely, Grayson Rodriguez is morphing back into the pitcher that made him the #1 overall pitching prospect for the last year and a half. In three starts since being sent back to Triple-A, Rodriguez has posted a 2.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 38.6% strikeout rate. Yes, […]

Yankees Reinstate Harrison Bader From Injured List

The New York Yankees reinstated outfielder Harrison Bader (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He should return to the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners and right-hander George Kirby. Bader has been out with a strained right hamstring since the end of May, but he should return to being the team's […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Starting Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (toe) is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday. Chisholm did a total-body workout on Monday and is nearing a return to the big leagues after injuring his right big toe while crashing into the center field wall on May 13. X-rays were negative, […]

Johnny Cueto To Make Third Rehab Start Thursday

Miami Marlins right-hander Johnny Cueto (ankle, biceps) will make his third minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, and he's scheduled to throw five innings or 75 pitches. Cueto allowed four earned runs on seven hits in 3 2/3 innings in a rehab outing for Double-A Pensacola on June 16, retiring 10 of the […]

Matt Barnes Resumes Throwing

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Matt Barnes (hip) played catch on Monday in Miami and will be re-evaluated. He slipped on the mound in the middle of May in San Francisco, which led to his left-hip impingement. Barnes played through the injury, but it bothered him off and on for the next 10 days before he […]

Avisail Garcia Does Some Running

Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia (back) ran on the field on Monday. He started a minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A Jacksonville on May 29 and had played in four games before suffering a setback. He was initially placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 29) on May 2. It remains to be seen […]

Zach Pop To Make Rehab Outing Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Zach Pop (hamstring) will make a minor-league rehab outing at Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, June 21. Pop was close to returning earlier this month, but he felt some pain in his right hamstring and had to reset his rehab. He threw a bullpen session on June 13 at the team's […]

Alek Manoah Set For Another Sim Game Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah threw a 75-pitch simulated game last Friday at the Florida Complex League, and he will throw another simulated game of at least 75 pitches on Wednesday as he continues to set the foundation for his comeback. If all goes well, Manoah will progress to a live minor-league game five […]

Gavin Williams - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Gavin Williams, SP, Cleveland Guardians ANALYSIS: With Triston McKenzie back on the IL, it might finally be Gavin Williams' time to shine. The Guardians are down to four starters right now and haven't announced a starter for Wednesday's tilt with Oakland yet. Williams last pitched on the 14th for Columbus and has been following Joey Cantillo in the […]

Spenser Watkins Designated For Assignment

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Spenser Watkins has been designated for assignment, according to a source. The 30-year-old threw 105 1/3 innings in the majors last year but had spent his time at Triple-A Norfolk this year, going 2-1 with a rough 7.27 ERA, 1.92 WHIP, 17 walks and 20 strikeouts in 26 innings over eight appearances […]

Cedric Mullins, Ryan Mountcastle To Play In Rehab Game

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (groin) and infielder Ryan Mountcastle (vertigo) are both expected to be in Triple-A Norfolk's lineup on Tuesday on their minor-league rehab assignments. Mullins is nearing a return to the big leagues after being out since late May with a right-groin strain, and barring a setback in the minors, the 28-year-old […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/20/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! We have another full slate this Tuesday evening featuring an ace in Gerrit Cole and a couple of other right-handed pitchers who could cause their opponents some difficulty tonight. The weather looks good, although I'd watch the Washington and Cleveland games. I will cover the 11-game slate starting at 7:05 pm in this article. […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Christian Encarnacion-Strand, 1B/3B, Cincinnati Reds ANALYSIS: Tick tock, tick tock. Honestly, I'm getting tired of writing about Christian Encarnacion-Strand in this weekly stash article. I'd much rather be writing about what he's doing in the Major Leagues but Cincinnati isn't allowing that to happen just yet. Over the last 28 days, Encarnacion-Strand is slashing […]

Tarik Skubal Making Another Rehab Start Wednesday

Detroit Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal (elbow) will be ready for his next rehab start on Wednesday with Triple-A Toledo, according to MLB.com. The former top prospect has already made three rehab appearances and has yet to give up a run over eight innings of work. If all continues to go well, Skubal has a chance […]

Matt Vierling Likely Available Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling (back) is probable for Tuesday's matchup with Daniel Lynch and the Kansas City Royals. The 26-year-old has missed the past two games after suffering back spasms on Sunday. Vierling already missed some action this year with lower back soreness, but it looks like he'll avoid the injured list this time. […]

Kenta Maeda Expected Back This Week

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kenta Maeda (triceps) is expected to rejoin the club later this week after pitching in his final rehab start on Friday, according to MLB.com. The 35-year-old has been on the injured list since April 29 after suffering a right-triceps strain during his start on April 26. Before going down, Maeda pitched to […]

Chad Green Facing Live Hitters Again On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Chad Green (elbow) is set to throw a live bullpen session on Thursday, according to MLB.com. The 32-year-old began tossing to hitters on May 30 and continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery that has kept him out of action since May of last season. Green owns a […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (6/20/23)

It's Tuesday once again and we know that means - that every MLB team is in action tonight and we have 15 games to choose from for player props. We have no shortage of good pitchers on this slate and an abundance of offenses in good spots against pretty bad pitchers, too. I'll do my […]

Hyun Jin Ryu Throwing A Live Bullpen Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu (elbow) began throwing from a mound recently and is scheduled to toss a live bullpen on Thursday, according to MLB.com. The nine-year veteran has been on the shelf since June of last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Before the injury, Ryu posted a 5.67 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, […]

Ken Waldichuk To Open Tuesday

Oakland Athletics left-hander Ken Waldichuk will open Tuesday's game against Aaron Civale and the Cleveland Guardians, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. It was right-hander Luis Medina's turn in the rotation, but instead of starting, the 24-year-old will appear out of the bullpen. Both arms have been disastrous this season, as Waldichuk is running a […]