Nolan Jones Recalled, Brenton Doyle Not Expected To Go On IL

The Colorado Rockies will recall corner infielder/outfielder Nolan Jones from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday and option first baseman Michael Toglia to Albuquerque in a corresponding move. The belief is rookie outfielder Brenton Doyle (knee) won't land on the 10-day injured list after injuring his knee during a crash into the outfield wall on Thursday. Doyle, […]

Sean Murphy Getting A Breather Friday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is getting a day to rest on Friday as the team takes on the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Taijuan Walker. Murphy has now been out of Atlanta's lineup for two of the last three games, but it hasn't been for a lack of production at the plate. The 28-year-old […]

Cedric Mullins Returns To Lineup Against Rangers

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is back in the starting lineup and his customary leadoff spot on Friday to face right-hander Jon Gray and the Texas Rangers at Camden Yards. Mullins took a day off on Thursday for personal reasons, but he's back in the lineup and needs to be returned to all starting fantasy […]

Giancarlo Stanton Takes Batting Practice Friday

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) took on-field batting practice off a machine on Friday at Yankee Stadium. Stanton isn't quite ready to begin a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend, but he's expected to go on one early next week. If all goes well next week in live game action, the 33-year-old All-Star […]

Drew Waters Activated And Making Season Debut

The Kansas City Royals reinstated outfield prospect Drew Waters (back, oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned infielder/outfielder Nate Eaton to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Waters is starting in center field and batting ninth on Friday against Washington Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin in his 2023 debut. The 24-year-old is the […]

Ha-Seong Kim Not Playing Friday

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (knee) is not in the team's starting lineup on Friday as they begin a three-game series in the Bronx against the New York Yankees. Kim was helped off the field by two trainers on Thursday against the Washington Nationals after he fouled a ball off his left knee. However, […]

Yankees Officially Release Aaron Hicks

The New York Yankees officially released outfielder Aaron Hicks on Friday to make room for rookie right-hander Randy Vasquez, who will make his major-league debut on Friday in a start against the San Diego Padres. Hicks was designated for assignment last weekend and went unclaimed on waivers. The Yankees will now pay the majority of […]

Jesus Sanchez Starting Rehab Assignment Friday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez (hamstring) is beginning a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday night. Barring a setback in game action this weekend, Sanchez figures to come off the injured list and rejoin Miami's lineup sometime early next week. The 25-year-old was initially put on the injured list back on May 14 […]

RIVAL Fantasy MLB DFS Props - Over/Under Picks for Friday, May 26th, 2023

Welcome to our new series covering RIVAL Fantasy picks for MLB! We will focus on two fantasy contest types offered on RIVAL - Challenges and FantasyBook (Over/Under). Challenges are H2H matchups between two MLB players. You choose which one you think will score the most fantasy points, then place a bet to back it. If […]

Tarik Skubal Throws Batting Practice Session

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (elbow) threw 20-25 pitches during a live batting practice session on Friday. He faced four batters and didn't give up any hard contact. The left-hander underwent flexor tendon surgery last August. Before that, Skubal had a 3.52 ERA and 1.16 WHIP with an even more impressive 24.5% strikeout rate […]

Yandy Diaz Returning On Friday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (personal) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He missed the last few games while dealing with a personal matter. He'll bat leadoff and cover first base versus right-hander Noah Syndergaard on Friday. Luke Raley will shift to right field with Diaz […]

Jose Iglesias Elects Free Agency

San Diego Padres shortstop Jose Iglesias has exercised his opt-out clause in his contract and will look to play elsewhere. The 33-year-old signed a minor-league deal with the Padres about a month ago. It appears he's ready to look for another organization after not being called up to the majors. He decided to opt-out of […]

Ramon Urias Activated From Injured List

Baltimore Orioles infielder Ramon Urias (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The 28-year-old has been sidelined most of the month due to a lingering hamstring strain. Before that, Urias was slashing .278/.375/.381 with a home run, 16 RBI in 27 games. It's uncertain if he's in Friday's lineup for their […]

Clayton Kershaw Activated From Bereavement List

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw has been activated from the bereavement list on Friday. The left-hander was away from the team this week due to a personal matter. He's expected to return on Saturday and take the ball against the Tampa Bay Rays. Kershaw holds a 2.98 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 69/14 K/BB […]

Shane Bieber Ready To Face The Cardinals Friday

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber will make his 11th start of the season on Friday when he takes on Matthew Liberatore and the St. Louis Cardinals. The former Cy Young winner is running a 3.08 ERA and 1.21 WHIP, but his 17.8% strikeout rate is by far the worst of his career. The Cardinals own […]

Forrest Whitley Dealing With More Shoulder Issues

Houston Astros pitching prospect Forrest Whitley (shoulder) left Thursday night's game at Triple-A Sugar Land after feeling some discomfort in his right shoulder. Whitley's velocity was normal (93-96 mph), and he was removed from the contest as a precaution and is currently being evaluated. Given all of the 25-year-old's issues with shoulder injuries in the […]

Justin Steele Taking On The Reds Friday

Chicago Cubs lefty Justin Steele is getting the ball for Friday's start against Hunter Greene and the Cincinnati Reds. The 27-year-old has been on fire all season, sporting a 2.20 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 22.1% strikeout with a 6-1 record through 10 starts. Steele's probably a sell-high option right now, considering his lack of swing-and-miss […]

Patrick Wisdom, Yan Gomes Sitting Friday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom and catcher Yan Gomes are both taking the day off on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds. Wisdom will now be on the bench for the third time in the last five games because he's in a 1-for-21 slump currently, which includes 14 strikeouts. The 31-year-old right-handed slugger is now […]

Eugenio Suarez Returns To Drive In A Run

Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez (foot) returned to the starting lineup on Thursday and went 0-for-2 with a bases-loaded walk to secure an RBI in the 3-2 win over the Oakland Athletics. Suarez left Wednesday's game early after fouling a ball off his foot, but he was right back in there the next day. […]

Reds Activate Fernando Cruz Friday

The Cincinnati Reds activated right-hander Fernando Cruz (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Friday and optioned right-hander Alan Busenitz to the minors in a corresponding move. Cruz ended up missing more than a month due to a right-shoulder strain, but he's back now and will provide additional depth out of the bullpen. The 33-year-old […]

Wil Myers Goes On 10-Day Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Wil Myers (kidney) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with kidney stones and recalled outfielder Will Benson from the minors in a corresponding move. Myers missed the previous two games, and now we know why. The 32-year-old has really struggled so far in his first year in Cincinnati, hitting […]

Carlos Rodon To Throw Off Mound Friday

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) said that he plans to throw a bullpen session off a mound on Friday, a key next step in his recovery after a nagging back issue has delayed his rehab, which initially began with a left-forearm strain. The bullpen session will be the first time the 30-year-old southpaw […]

Seiya Suzuki Resting Against Reds

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki will take the day off on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds. The day off isn't because he's been struggling, either, as Suzuki has gone 12-for-32 (.375) with two doubles, four home runs, seven RBI and a stolen base in his last nine games. The 28-year-old Japanese outfielder is having a […]

Jonathan India Back In Leadoff Spot Friday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India is back in the leadoff spot for a Friday matchup against the Chicago Cubs and left-hander Justin Steele. India has been in the three-hole a few times this week against right-handed pitching, but the Reds apparently prefer him hitting leadoff against lefties. First baseman Spencer Steer will hit third […]

Free College Baseball Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions (5/26/23)

If you have lived under a rock the last few days, what an electric start to conference tournaments. We are on day four of most tournaments and even in some semifinals. We have seen some major upsets, as Texas and West Virginia have already been bounced from the Big 12 tournament. We have witnessed Arkansas […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/26/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, everyone! I'm excited to be making my RotoBaller debut breaking down the Friday MLB DFS slate. It's an action-packed 12-game slate on DraftKings and FanDuel tonight. I'll be going over all of my favorite plays on today's slate. We have a ton of viable pitching options, top offensive players, and stacks to go […]

Hunter Harvey Blows Thursday's Save

Washington Nationals right-hander Hunter Harvey was given the ninth inning in Thursday's contest with the San Diego Padres, trying to protect a 6-5 lead. However, the 28-year-old failed to close out the game, allowing three runs on three hits while striking out a pair, blowing his fourth save of the season. Harvey's been in the […]

Alek Manoah Can't Fix His Command Issues Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah had another rough outing on Thursday when his team lost 6-3 to the Tampa Bay Rays. The 25-year went just three innings striking out six but walked five and gave up five runs (four earned) on three hits. The outing brought Manoah's ERA to 5.53, and he's also sporting […]

Oneil Cruz Will Be Out Of His Walking Boot Soon

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (ankle) will be out of his walking boot in a couple of weeks, according to MLB.com, and then he'll be ready to start to regain his strength back in his ankle. The 24-year-old has been out of action since April 9 after sliding into home plate and fracturing his left […]

Paul Blackburn To Make Season Debut Next Week

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (finger) is almost ready to come off the injured list to make his season debut, which will likely come at some point next week, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. The right-hander has spent the entire season so far on the shelf after suffering a right middle fingernail avulsion […]