Griffin Canning To Make Rehab Start Thursday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning (groin) is scheduled to start for Single-A Inland Empire on Thursday in a rehab assignment. The 26-year-old competed for the sixth spot in the team's rotation this spring but felt some discomfort after his final appearance, leading to a stint on the injured list. If Canning's Thursday outing […]

Mitch White Throws Bullpen Session Monday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Mitch White (elbow) felt good after throwing a 20-pitch bullpen session Monday. This is the first update on the 28-year-old since he was shut down late in spring with right elbow inflammation. White has dealt with both elbow and shoulder injuries in 2023, so it remains to be seen when he […]

James Paxton Pitches Three Innings Tuesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton (hamstring) pitched three strong innings in an extended spring training start in Fort Myers, Fla., on Tuesday, with his velocity hitting 95 mph. The veteran will work out in Fort Myers for the rest of the week and make his next start for a minor-league affiliate. Paxton suffered […]

Seiya Suzuki Taking In-Game At-Bats

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique) had two at-bats in a simulated game and played four innings of defense on Monday and was scheduled to take two at-bats as the designated hitter in a game in Arizona on Tuesday, per the team. The 28-year-old is recovering from a "moderate" left oblique strain, but has been […]

Max Kepler Day-To-Day With Right Knee Tendinitis

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (knee) is officially day-to-day after an MRI Tuesday revealed patellar tendinitis in his right knee. Manager Rocco Baldelli seemed encouraged by the results, saying there was "nothing major". Kepler departed Monday's game early with soreness in his right knee and was not in Tuesday's lineup. Baldelli made it sound like […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/5/23)

Happy Wednesday RotoBallers, and welcome to the 2023 MLB season! As a washed baseball player myself, it's simply not enough to get my fix in a men's league. That's why I'm super stoked to be back to provide some MLB picks once again this year. We had a rough regular season in the articles in […]

Daniel Hudson Not Making Progress

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Daniel Hudson's (knee) surgically repaired knee isn't bouncing back like the team had hoped, according to manager Dave Roberts. It's not exactly a setback since he's still throwing, but Hudson isn't making progress. It's not a worst-case scenario or anything, but it's still disappointing news for the 36-year-old right-hander or […]

Brett Baty Going For Tests On His Thumb

New York Mets third base prospect Brett Baty (thumb) left Triple-A Syracuse's game early on Tuesday with right thumb soreness after a swing. He will get tests on his thumb done on Wednesday, so fantasy managers will want to check back then for more information. The 23-year-old nearly made the Opening Day roster out of […]

Gunnar Henderson Dealing With Sore Hand

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Gunnar Henderson (hand) was out of the starting lineup on Tuesday because he's dealing with a sore right hand from a play on Monday night after it swelled up on him a little bit during the game, according to manager Brandon Hyde. "He's fine, just it's tender," Hyde said. Henderson is […]

Kenta Maeda Leaves With Arm Fatigue Tuesday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (arm) left his start early on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins due to fatigue. Otherwise, Maeda said he was feeling fine and expects to make his next start. Manager Rocco Baldelli also isn't concerned. The 34-year-old was making his first start since having Tommy John surgery in August of […]

Charlie Blackmon Absent From Tuesday's Batting Order

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, as per MLB.com. The veteran has been on a tear to begin 2023, hitting .350 with a homer, four runs, and three RBI across five contests. Alan Trejo will take his spot in the lineup, playing third and […]

Chris Taylor Starting Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game to take on the Colorado Rockies. It will be the 32-year-old's fifth consecutive start after sitting the bench in the first two games. Taylor's been a solid hitter with the Dodgers but struggled in 2022, producing a .221 average with 10 […]

Logan O'Hoppe Sitting On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels backstop Logan O'Hoppe isn't starting Tuesday's matchup against the Seattle Mariners, according to MLB.com. It'll be his first day off of the season, and he's earned it, as he owns a .286 batting average with a home run and six RBI across four games. O'Hoppe is the Angels top prospect and has […]

Shea Langeliers Taking A Seat Tuesday

Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers is absent from Tuesday's starting lineup against the Cleveland Guardians, according to MLB.com. He started the first four games of the season and has posted a .200 average with no extra-base hits thus far. Instead, it will be Carlos Perez behind the dish and batting eighth. The 32-year-old hasn't been […]

Josh Bell Getting Rest Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians first baseman/designated hitter Josh Bell isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup against the Oakland Athletics, according to MLB.com. Instead, Josh Naylor will move to DH, and Gabriel Arias will bat sixth and play first base. The club probably made the decision based on the pitching on the other side, as left-hander […]

Grayson Rodriguez Promoted To Majors

The Baltimore Orioles are calling up top prospect Grayson Rodriguez to the big-league club, and he'll join the team on Wednesday. The left-handed starter has yet to make his debut but was a real candidate to make the rotation out of camp. After fellow starter Kyle Bradish (foot) left Monday's contest with a foot contusion, […]

Brendan Donovan Resting On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Donovan will receive a well deserved day off after playing in the first four games of the season. He has been serving as their leadoff man, but Tommy Edman will slide up to the top […]

Gio Urshela Gets Tuesday Off

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Gio Urshela (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This is a well deserved day off after Urshela started the first four games of the season. Luis Rengifo will cover third base and bat seventh versus right-hander Luis Castillo on Tuesday. The expectation […]

Miguel Vargas Being Held Out On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Miguel Vargas (thumb) is being held out of Tuesday's starting lineup against the Colorado Rockies. This doesn't come as a surprise after Vargas was hit on the thumb by a pitch during Monday's game. The Dodgers are running additional testing on Vargas, but there is no word on the results […]

Gunnar Henderson Gets Day Off

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. This is the first time this season that Henderson has been out of the starting lineup. This appears to be a routine rest day for the 21-year-old slugger. Ramon Urias will cover third base and bat […]

Austin Meadows To Sit Out On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. Meadows will receive his first off day of the season as the Tigers attempt to keep their young outfielder healthy. Eric Haase will cover left field and bat fifth against Framber Valdez on Tuesday. The expectation […]

Tommy Hunter Placed On Injured List

New York Mets relief pitcher Tommy Hunter (back) has been placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. The right-hander is dealing with back spasms, so it's uncertain how long he's going to be sidelined because of this injury. Hunter struggled during his first two outings of the season, allowing five runs in four innings […]

Kolten Wong Remains Out On Tuesday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Kolten Wong (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The left-handed slugger will miss his second game in a row due to the fact the Mariners have faced back-to-back left-handed starters. Sam Haggerty will cover second base and bat seventh versus lefty Jose […]

Brett Baty Injures Hand In Triple-A Game

New York Mets third base prospect Brett Baty (hand) left Triple-A Syracuse's game early on Tuesday after having his right hand looked at by a trainer following a swing. The Mets and fantasy managers that have Baty stashed in dynasty/keeper leagues are hoping it's nothing serious, as the 23-year-old came into Tuesday's game hitting .357 […]

Anthony Rizzo Being Rested Against Lefty

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo is taking the day off on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Matt Strahm. With Rizzo out, DJ LeMahieu will start at first base and hit leadoff for the Yankees. Rizzo connected on his first home run of the season in the series-opening win against the Phillies […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Starting In Center Field Again

New York Yankees utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against left-hander Matt Strahm and the Philadelphia Phillies. Kiner-Falefa is starting in center field again and hitting seventh in the batting order. The 28-year-old has started in center field in two of the last three games. Aaron Hicks is in left […]

Bo Bichette Hits First Home Run Of The Season

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette hit his first home run of the season in Monday's 9-5 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Bichette finished the game 2-for-5 with a strikeout and is now hitting .421 (8-for-19) with a double, home run, two RBI and three runs scored in the early going in four games. […]

Daniel Bard Throws Bullpen Session

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard (anxiety), who is on the injured list while dealing with anxiety, remains with the team and has been working on his mechanics. Manager Bud Black said that Bard reached 96 mph during a bullpen session on April 1, which gave the team hope that the mechanical fixes are taking […]

Twins Home Opener Postponed On Thursday

The Minnesota Twins announced on Tuesday that their home opener against the Houston Astros on Thursday has been postponed until Friday "due to the upcoming weather forecast, which calls for snow and cold temperature." Right-hander Sonny Gray was scheduled to start Thursday's home opener while being opposed by Houston right-hander Jose Urquidy. The two starters […]