Tommy Edman Exits Early With Lower Abdomen Soreness

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman/outfielder Tommy Edman (abdomen) was removed from Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to lower abdomen soreness. He collided with teammate Lars Nootbaar attempting to catch a fly ball during the third inning. Juan Yepez replaced Edman in his next at-bat. He went 0-for-1 before exiting. The severity of […]

Seth Lugo Lands On 15-Day Injured List

San Diego Padres right-hander Seth Lugo (calf) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to a left calf strain. He strained his calf while running to first base on a play that ended the second inning during his last start on Tuesday. The 33-year-old will miss the next few turns in the rotation. […]

Ben Brown - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Ben Brown, SP, Chicago Cubs ANALYSIS: The Phillies drafted Brown in the 33rd round out of high school in 2017. He was just beginning to break out in 2019 before Tommy John surgery took him out through the 2021 season. Brown opened in High-A with the Phillies organization before he was traded to the […]

Mick Abel - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Mick Abel, SP, Philadelphia Phillies ANALYSIS: The clear top prep arm in the 2020 draft, Abel fell to the Phillies with the 15th selection. The Oregon native showed big strikeout stuff in his pro debut in 2021, but also struggled with his control, leading to a 4.43 ERA over 44 2/3 innings. He worked […]

Jack Leiter Sets New Career High With 10 Strikeouts

Texas Rangers pitching prospect Jack Leiter dazzled in his most recent outing, striking out 10 over six innings of one-run ball. Following a poor stretch in April, Leiter has bounced back nicely in May, sporting a 1.59 ERA and 0.82 WHIP through three starts this month. Overall, he carries a 4.38 ERA and 34.4% strikeout […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Takes Swings Thursday

Despite not being in Thursday's starting lineup against the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) took some swings in the batting cages and also did some running. It is to be determined if he'll be available to pinch hit on Thursday night. Guerrero's MRI exam came back clean on […]

Dustin May Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed right-hander Dustin May (forearm) on the 15-day injured list with a right-forearm strain on Thursday and recalled right-hander Andre Jackson and left-hander Justin Bruihl from the minors in corresponding moves. The Dodgers also designated right-hander Dylan Covey for assignment. May's IL placement shouldn't come as much of a surprise after […]

Jose Trevino Placed On Injured List

The New York Yankees placed catcher Jose Trevino (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left-hamstring strain and recalled catcher Ben Rortvedt from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Trevino heads to the shelf after hitting just .219 (21-for-96) with two doubles, three home runs and 11 RBI in his first 30 […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Remains Out Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) remains out of the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the New York Yankees. Fantasy managers should consider Guerrero to be day-to-day after his MRI exam didn't show any structural damage to his injured right knee. Hopefully, the 24-year-old All-Star slugger will be able to return […]

Anthony DeSclafani To Start Friday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (toe) will make the start on Friday against the Miami Marlins. DeSclafani was bothered by a right-toe injury in his last start on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, when he allowed three runs on five hits while walking one and striking out two in five innings in a […]

Bo Bichette Looks To Increase Hitting Streak To Four Games

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette will look to notch a hit for the fourth straight contest as he takes on New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes Thursday night. There's a good chance he can get it done as the hitting machine has at least one hit in 10 of his last 12 games and […]

Braves Option Braden Shewmake To Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves optioned infield prospect Braden Shewmake to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday. Shewmake, the team's No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline, just wasn't seeing enough playing time in Atlanta to justify keeping him around any longer. The 25-year-old shortstop saw action in just two games and went hitless in four plate appearances with a […]

Adam Wainwright Looking To Right The Ship Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright will look to get back on track Thursday as he takes on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The 41-year-old missed significant time to begin the season due to a groin issue and hasn't exactly dominated upon his return. The right-hander has allowed four earned […]

Jose Berrios Looks To Continue Wave Of Strong Starts Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jose Berrios will look to stay in a groove Thursday when he takes on the New York Yankees in search of a series split. The right-hander has surrendered two earned runs or less in five of his last six starts as he continues to drive his ERA down toward his peripheral […]

Nick Frasso - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Nick Frasso, SP, Los Angeles Dodgers ANALYSIS: The Blue Jays selected Frasso in the fourth round out of Loyola Marymount. He ended up requiring Tommy John Surgery and returned to the mound in May of 2022, quickly working his way up to High-A before he was traded to the Dodgers in a deal to […]

Edward Cabrera Develops Blister In Wednesday's Start

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (finger) showed his high-end talent in a start on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals, but he left his outing prematurely after 79 pitches due to a blister on his right middle finger. Cabrera's final line was two runs allowed over five innings while striking out six and not walking […]

Jorge Mateo Back In Lineup Thursday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo (leg) is back at shortstop and is hitting seventh in the batting order on Thursday against left-hander Tyler Anderson and the Los Angeles Angels. Mateo was dealing with some leg soreness and didn't play on Wednesday, but he's back in there a day later. The 27-year-old Dominican has cooled off […]

Nationals Sign Franmil Reyes To Minor-League Deal

The Washington Nationals signed free-agent outfielder Franmil Reyes to a minor-league deal on Thursday, according to a source. Reyes went 11-for-59 (.186) for the Kansas City Royals with two home runs, seven RBI, four walks and 24 strikeouts in 19 games before he was cut. The 27-year-old right-handed power hitter will resurface in the minors […]

Cade Povich - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Cade Povich, SP, Baltimore Orioles ANALYSIS: The Minnesota Twins selected Povich out of Nebraska in the third round of the 2021 draft. He was establishing himself in his first full season when the Twins traded Povich as part of the package to land Jorge Lopez. Orioles breakout reliever Yennier Cano was also part of that deal. While […]

Liam Hendriks To Throw Live Batting Practice Friday

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks is headed back to Chicago this week following his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte less than six months after he was diagnosed with Stage 4 non-Hodgkins lymphoma. The plan is for him to throw live batting practice on Friday, and if it goes well, he should be back […]

Francisco Alvarez, Mark Vientos Resting Thursday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez and rookie third baseman Mark Vientos are both out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Alvarez is a bit dinged up and will receive a day off behind the plate after he hit a big three-run home run in Wednesday's 10-inning victory. The 21-year-old […]

Starling Marte Out With Hand Injury

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter said that outfielder Starling Marte (hand) is out of Thursday's lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays after he was hit by a pitch in the hand on Wednesday. The Mets don't sound very concerned with Marte's injury, even though he was sent for X-rays. With Marte out Thursday, Jeff […]

Wander Franco, Yandy Diaz Absent Against Mets

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco and infielder Yandy Diaz (groin) are not playing on Thursday against right-hander Tylor Megill and the New York Mets. Franco is getting his first day off this month, while Diaz will take another day off to rest his injured groin. Taylor Walls is starting at the 6 for Franco […]

Cedric Mullins Taking Thursday Off

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Tyler Anderson. The O's will give Mullins a rest against a left-handed hurler in this one, even though he's been better against southpaws this year with a .298 average (14-for-47). Overall, the 28-year-old is hitting […]

Bobby Miller Rebounds With Quality Start

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Bobby Miller has struggled to start the season for Triple-A Oklahoma, but he put in his best start yet, going six innings deep, striking out six, and allowing one run. Miller's elite high-90s fastball was on full display, generating five whiffs and averaging a velocity of 99.5 mph. Through three […]

Jean Segura Batting Leadoff Thursday

Miami Marlins third baseman Jean Segura is at the top of the lineup for Thursday's game against Trevor Williams and the Washington Nationals, according to MLB.com. It's the first time this season that the 33-year-old is leading off, but with Jazz Chisholm Jr. (toe) out long-term, he might get more chances in the one spot. […]

Logan Allen Looking For His Second Win On Thursday

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Logan Allen is scheduled to start Thursday's matchup with Dylan Cease and the Chicago White Sox. The 24-year-old rookie owns a 3.43 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, and 25.3% strikeout rate through four games but hasn't won a game since his debut on April 23. The White Sox aren't as strong offensively as some […]

Will Warren - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Will Warren, SP, New York Yankees ANALYSIS: The Yankees drafted Warren in the eighth round out of Southeastern Louisiana. New York has a habit of taking a player with a strong breaking pitch and developing the fastball to turn the arm into a prospect. Warren has a double-plus slider but he hasn't seen the […]

Taj Bradley - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The wait is over! Taj Bradley will make his return to the Rays' rotation against the New York Mets on Thursday. The Rays' move to send him back down to Triple-A at the end of April stunned the fantasy baseball community. Hopefully, you had him […]

Orioles vs. Angels Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/18)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Los Angeles Angels 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 Thursday, May 18th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]