Josh Lowe Moves Up To Cleanup Spot Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe will move to the cleanup spot for the first time this season against the Houston Astros and right-hander Luis Garcia. Lowe has largely hit seventh or eighth this season but moves up to the four-hole for tonight's contest. The lineup promotion shouldn't come as a surprise considering Lowe is […]

Kumar Rocker - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Kumar Rocker, SP, Texas Rangers ANALYSIS: The Rangers owned the third overall pick in last summer's draft, but they had limited bonus pool funds, so while Kumar Rocker was a surprise pick to many when he signed for more than $2 million below slot, the pick made a lot more sense for the big […]

Yordan Alvarez Absent Again Tuesday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (neck) is once again absent from the club's starting lineup Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. His absence isn't a surprise, considering Astros skipper Dusty Baker told the media earlier on Tuesday that Alvarez's neck "is about the same," and he was sent back to Houston for additional testing. […]

Jose Butto Called Up For Spot Start

The New York Mets called up pitching prospect Jose Butto from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday and placed reliever Edwin Uceta (ankle) on the injured list with an ankle sprain in a corresponding move. Butto, the team's No. 15 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will make the spot start on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals and give […]

Gavin Williams - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Gavin Williams, SP, Cleveland Guardians ANALYSIS: Williams, 23, is a big-bodied right-hander whom the Guardians selected with the 23rd overall pick back in 2021. He has wasted no time showing off his skills in the minors, headlined by a fantastic fastball that touches triple-digits. He supports his high-velocity heater with a trio of effective […]

Brandon Marsh Hitting Eighth Against Lefty

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh is starting in center field and is batting eighth in the lineup on Tuesday against left-hander Marco Gonzales and the Seattle Mariners. Marsh has earned everyday playing time in Philadelphia this year by being scorching-hot at the plate early on. The 25-year-old left-handed hitter is currently batting .364 (24-for-66) with […]

Twins Bring Up Brock Stewart

The Minnesota Twins selected the contract of right-hander Brock Stewart from Triple-A St. Paul and designated pitcher Trevor Megill for assignment in a corresponding move on Tuesday. Stewart, 31, will be making his first appearance in the big leagues since splitting time with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays back in 2019, when […]

Ryan McMahon Returns To Tuesday's Lineup

Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon (illness) is back in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Peyton Battenfield. McMahon is back at third base and is hitting cleanup for the Rockies. The 28-year-old was scratched from the lineup on Monday due to an illness, but he's feeling better and will […]

Rays Send Vidal Brujan To Minors

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned outfielder/second baseman Vidal Brujan to the minor leagues on Tuesday to make room for the return of outfielder Jose Siri (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list. The 25-year-old Dominican will bide his time on the farm until he gets another call up to Tampa. In his first 11 games of […]

Kyle Hendricks To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday

Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) will fly to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday and will make his first minor-league rehab start on Thursday. Barring setbacks along the way, Hendricks will be ready to return to the Cubs starting rotation by the middle of May. He last pitched in July of 2022 before suffering a capsular […]

Jose Siri Activated, Taj Bradley Sent To Triple-A

The Tampa Bay Rays activated outfielder Jose Siri (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list and also optioned impressive rookie starting pitcher Taj Bradley back to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday. The Rays also optioned outfield Vidal Brujan to the minors. The move to send Bradley to the minors was in big part to transition him to […]

Logan Gilbert Pushed Back To Wednesday

The Seattle Mariners are switching up their starting rotation order this week. Left-hander Marco Gonzales will now start on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, with right-hander Logan Gilbert being pushed back to Wednesday. Gilbert last pitched against the Milwaukee Brewers on April 18, when he allowed four runs on five hits while walking none and […]

Yordan Alvarez About The Same On Tuesday

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said on Sports Talk 790 on Tuesday that outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (neck) is "about the same as yesterday," and the team is awaiting word from their doctors about what is next. Alvarez didn't play on Monday and was sent back to Houston to be checked out after first feeling […]

Jackson Holliday - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Jackson Holliday, SS, Baltimore Orioles ANALYSIS: The No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, Holliday has been hitting the ball well in the minors. He has a rare ability to do it all at the plate, whether it be pushing the ball to the opposite field, working counts and drawing walks, or […]

Corey Seager Resumes Baseball Activities

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring), who is on the injured list with a strained hamstring, played catch and took some swings on Monday in Cincinnati for the first time since suffering his injury on April 11 against the Kansas City Royals. He is expected to be out at least four weeks, but it's a […]

Jose Leclerc Blows Save Against Reds

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc suffered a blown save and was hit with the loss on Monday night against the Cincinnati Reds when he allowed an unearned run while walking three and striking out one in one-third of an inning in the bottom of the eighth. The 29-year-old entered the game in a tough […]

Braves Activate Collin McHugh From Injured List

The Atlanta Braves activated right-hander Collin McHugh (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned left-hander Danny Young to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. The club also placed outfielder Eli White on the paternity list and recalled outfielder Nick Solak from the minors. McHugh landed on the injured list in early April […]

Diamondbacks Send Jake McCarthy To Triple-A

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned slumping outfielder Jake McCarthy to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday and recalled third baseman Emmanuel Rivera from the minors in a corresponding move. McCarthy hit .283/.342/.427 with eight home runs, 43 RBI, 23 stolen bases and 53 runs scored in 99 games for the D-backs in 2022, but he had gone just […]

Brandon Pfaadt Could Earn Big-League Call-Up

The Arizona Diamondbacks have no plans to go to a four-man starting rotation, according to manager Torey Lovullo, so there's a chance that pitching prospect Brandon Pfaadt is called up from the minors to take Drey Jameson's rotation spot after he was sent to Triple-A Reno on Monday. If the 24-year-old Pfaadt is called up, […]

Tanner Bibee Could Make MLB Debut Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Tanner Bibee, the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was scratched from his scheduled start for Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, and it looks like Bibee could make his major-league debut for the Guardians on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. The 24-year-old right-hander was great in his first professional season last […]

Shintaro Fujinami Moving To The Bullpen

Oakland Athletics right-hander Shintaro Fujinami will move to the bullpen and will be available to pitch in relief on Tuesday, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Its been a struggle for the 29-year-old Japanese pitcher in the early going in his first year in the major leagues, as he's gone 0-4 with a bloated 14.40 ERA […]

Pirates, Bryan Reynolds Agree On Eight-Year Extension

The Pittsburgh Pirates and outfielder Bryan Reynolds agreed to an eight-year, $106.75 million contract extension on Tuesday, according to sources. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the deal includes a club option that doesn't have an opt-out. MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reports that ninth-year option is worth $20 million, and Reynolds will have the ability to block […]

Joey Wendle Could Begin Rehab Soon

Miami Marlins infielder Joey Wendle (intercostal) went through a full workout on Monday, and according to MLB.com, the plan is for the 32-year-old to begin a rehab assignment in a couple of days. Wendle played in just four games before being shut down with a right intercostal strain and had no hits over nine plate […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Plays Catch Monday

New York Yankees right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga (elbow) played catch for the second time in four days on Monday. He's trying to build up stamina to pitch in a Minor League rehab assignment, which will probably come in a few weeks. Loaisiga went down with elbow inflammation earlier in the season and hasn't pitched since April […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Jackson Holliday, Gavin Williams, Jonatan Clase, And More

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The regular season is in full gear. We're heading into Week 5 of the fantasy baseball season, and while there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues during Week 4. It's imperative to monitor […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/25/23)

We have another lucrative Tuesday slate today after a very profitable one on Monday. Today we have 26 teams in action, with games starting at 6:10 ET. We will talk about two first five-inning bets with which we will focus on attacking starting pitchers. I have found early this season eliminating bullpens and concentrating on […]

Mason Miller: Champ or Chump for Fantasy Baseball?

Starting pitchers with electrifying stuff keep getting called up, with Mason Miller and Logan Allen the most recent examples. Miller has been somewhat polarizing in the fantasy community, with some drooling over his raw stuff while others don't want an Oakland (Las Vegas?) Athletic under any circumstances. Miller hasn't thrown more than 7 IP at […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/25/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/25/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's Tuesday which means you get me, Jon Anderson, on the premium DFS picks and analysis piece. I hope the season is going well for you all and you're getting your money's worth for RotoBaller […]

Joey Bart Leaves Monday's Game Early

San Francisco Giants backstop Joey Bart exited Monday's contest against the St. Louis Cardinals prematurely due to right groin tightness. According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, he's been dealing with this injury for some time now, but the 26-year-old hopes he doesn't need more than a couple of days off. Over 12 […]

Phillies vs. Mariners Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (4/25)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Seattle Mariners 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 Tuesday, April 25th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]