Zach Davies Set For Simulated Game

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zach Davies (oblique) is scheduled to pitch in another extended spring training game Sunday or Monday. He has been sidelined since early April with an oblique strain. Davis will throw 55 pitches, and the Diamondbacks will have him throw a couple more sessions before activating from the injured list. The 30-year-old owns […]

Potential Buy-Low Trade Candidates for Fantasy Baseball - 2023 Exit Velocity Fallers

We're now a month into the MLB season, which means that some of these hot starts aren't just hot starts but legitimate gains and breakouts. As stats begin to stabilize, we can get a sense of which players have truly changed something about who they are as a hitter and separate them from the players […]

Josh Lowe Drives In Five On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe went 2-for-5 with a double, a homer, two runs, and five RBI in an 8-2 win over the New York Yankees on Thursday. Lowe broke the game open with a three-run double in the sixth inning and later added a two-run homer in the eighth inning. The blast traveled […]

Jorge Lopez Notches Third Save

Minnesota Twins reliever Jorge Lopez struck out two over a perfect inning to earn the save during Thursday's 5-3 win over the San Diego Padres. Lopez bounced back on Thursday after being charged with a blown save in Wednesday's loss. He needed 15 pitches to close out the Padres to earn his third save of […]

Yu Darvish Strikes Out Seven Thursday

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish allowed two runs on four hits over six innings in a 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Darvish struck out seven and walked one while escaping with a no-decision. The veteran hurler picked up nine swinging strikes in the outing while posting a 30% CSW in the […]

Austin Slater Heading To The Injured List

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain on Thursday. He sustained the injury while running down the first base line during Wednesday's game against the Washington Nationals. The 30-year-old missed most of April with the same hamstring issues. He is slashing .368/.455/.421 with […]

Seth Brown To Begin Rehab Assignment Saturday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Seth Brown (oblique) is slated to begin a rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Las Vegas. Brown had been sidelined since April 9 due to a Grade 2 oblique strain. The 30-year-old slashed .200/.250/.367 with a home run, two RBI, two runs, and a stolen base across eight games before landing on the […]

Wander Franco Exits Early With Neck Spasms

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (neck) exited early during Thursday's game against the New York Yankees with neck spasms and tightness. He went 2-for-3 before leaving. Franco was replaced by Isaac Paredes in the fifth inning after feeling neck discomfort during his third at-bat. The 22-year-old will be re-evaluated on Friday and is considered […]

Overvalued, Undervalued Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Fantasy Baseball (Week 7)

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball. Almost as much as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

Ben Brown Strikes Out 10

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Ben Brown continued his dominant 2023 campaign, striking out 10 over five shutout innings. The performance drops Brown's season ERA to 0.59 through six total outings, including a 0.84 ERA in two starts since being promoted to Triple-A Iowa last week. The 23-year-old is the Cubs' No. 7 overall prospect, per […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer, Luis Severino, Andres Munoz, Nick Lodolo

The MLB has never seen a more impressive group of pitchers at one time around the league, so many have become fantasy baseball studs. 2023 is no different, but the flurry of injuries at the position is always a factor. Today, we'll look at injured pitchers, including Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer, Luis Severino, Andres Munoz, […]

Carlos Carrasco Scheduled To Make Rehab Start Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (elbow) is tentatively scheduled to make his next minor-league rehab start on Sunday, May 14, before rejoining the Mets' starting rotation. He allowed a run over three innings for Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday. Between the start and a 46-pitch bullpen session, coaches were "very upbeat" about how he […]

Brooks Raley On Track To Return Saturday

New York Mets left-hander Brooks Raley (elbow) threw an "impressive" simulated game last Wednesday at Citi Field and struck out three in one inning in a minor-league rehab appearance for Double-A Binghamton on Wednesday. Manager Buck Showalter said Raley is on track to return when he's eligible to come off the injured list on Saturday, […]

Max Kepler Pulled For Precautionary Reasons

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (leg) was pulled from Thursday's game early against the San Diego Padres as a precaution, and manager Rocco Baldelli said the team is hopeful it's just a leg cramp. Kepler probably won't start on Friday because the Twins are facing a left-handed pitcher, but he could […]

Luis Severino To Make Next Rehab Start Tuesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) will make his next minor-league rehab start on Tuesday for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, according to manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees aren't ruling bringing Severino back from the injured list after his start on Tuesday, but they also aren't committing to it. In his first rehab start on Wednesday […]

Yasmani Grandal Leaves With Tight Hamstring

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (hamstring) left the team's game early on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning with a tight right hamstring. Grandal came out of the game after running out a single. We'll know more on the condition of the 34-year-old backstop after the game, but this is […]

TJ Friedl Dealing With Side Soreness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (side) left Thursday's game early against the New York Mets with soreness in his side in the sixth inning. He will undergo an MRI exam. The 27-year-old likely tweaked his side during a swing in the bottom of the fifth inning. Before departing, Friedl went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in […]

Max Kepler Leaves With Injury Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (leg) left the game early on Thursday against the San Diego Padres with trainer Masa Abe after beating out a groundball to tie the game in the seventh inning. Michael A. Taylor replaced Kepler in the game. Kepler appeared to have injured his leg, but we'll pass along more updates […]

Ian Kennedy Designated For Assignment

The Texas Rangers designated right-hander Ian Kennedy for assignment on Thursday and recalled left-hander John King from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Kennedy is moved off the team's 40-man roster after allowing 10 runs (eight earned) on 11 hits (one homer) while walking three and striking out 13 in 10 relief innings for […]

Yoan Moncada Expected To Return Friday

The Athletic's James Fegan expects Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (back) to return from the injured list on Friday. Moncada has been out since mid-April with a back injury, but he should resume starting duties at the hot corner for the White Sox once he's back this weekend. The Pale Hose should also […]

Jake Burger Cleared For Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox third baseman Jake Burger (oblique) has been swinging without issues and is headed to Triple-A Charlotte to begin a minor-league rehab assignment. He is hopeful of being activated from the 10-day injured list when he's eligible this Sunday. The 27-year-old is dealing with a mild left oblique strain, so he should be […]

Liam Hendriks Has At Least Three Rehab Outings Left

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said that relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (illness) has at least three minor-league rehab outings left before he's activated from the injured list for his 2023 debut. He will make back-to-back appearances for Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday and Thursday, then take two days off, and pitch again on Sunday. The […]

Jose Alvarado Dealing With Inflammation

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jose Alvarado's (elbow) MRI exam looked good and only showed inflammation, according to manager Rob Thomson. He will be shut down for a few days and the Phillies will take it slow with him after he landed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday. It's great news for the 27-year-old southpaw closer, […]

Tyler Mahle Will Have Tommy John Surgery

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Tyler Mahle (elbow) will have season-ending Tommy John surgery, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. Mahle landed on the 15-day injured list on May 3 and will now miss the rest of 2023 and likely half of the 2024 campaign. It's a disappointing finish to the season for the 28-year-old right-hander, as […]

Manny Machado Serving As Designated Hitter Against Twins

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third in the lineup on Thursday against right-hander Bailey Ober and the Minnesota Twins. With Machado at DH, Ha-Seong Kim will play third base and bat seventh, while Rougned Odor starts at second base and hits eighth. Machado needs […]

Max Scherzer Won't Start Friday

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter said that starting pitcher Max Scherzer (neck) threw on flat ground on Thursday, but he won't be ready to start on Friday against the Washington Nationals. Instead, either Joey Lucchesi or Tylor Megill will get the nod. "Max threw out to 90 feet today," Showalter said, "He's improving each […]

Francisco Alvarez Behind The Dish Thursday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is doing the catching and is hitting ninth in the batting order on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Derek Law. It's the fifth start in a row for the young catcher, and he's also starting in a day game after a night game. The 21-year-old has started […]

Diamondbacks vs. Giants Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/11)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 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 11th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Yankees vs. Rays Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/11)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Tampa Bay Rays 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, May 11th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]

Reds vs. Mets Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/11)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the New York Mets vs. Cincinnati Reds, 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 11th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]