Blake Snell To Start Game 2 Of Wild-Card Series

San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell will start Game 2 of the Wild-Card Series against the New York Mets on the road on Saturday, the team announced. Right-hander Yu Darvish is getting the ball in the series opener on Friday, while righty Joe Musgrove will most likely toe the rubber in a Game 3 on […]

Yankees Expect Matt Carpenter To Be On ALDS Roster

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that he expects infielder Matt Carpenter (foot) "to be on the roster" for the American League Division Series, which starts next Tuesday, Oct. 11. It remains to be seen how much Carpenter will actually play next week, as he hasn't played for the Yankees since Aug. 8 due […]

Blue Jays Encouraged By Kevin Gausman's Recovery

The Toronto Blue Jays are encouraged by starting pitcher Kevin Gausman's (finger) recovery, according to general manager Ross Atkins. Gausman isn't locked into a specific game for the Wild-Card Series this weekend against the Seattle Mariners, but he remains a leading option to start Game 2 or Game 3, if necessary. The 31-year-old is throwing […]

Luis Castillo To Start Game 1 Against Blue Jays

Seattle Mariners skipper Scott Servais said the team will go with right-hander Luis Castillo in Game 1 of the Wild-Card Series on Friday on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Mariners are planning to use left-hander Robbie Ray in Game 2 and young right-hander Logan Gilbert in a Game 3, if necessary. Castillo […]

Nolan Gorman Expected To Be On Wild-Card Roster

The St. Louis Cardinals have yet to finalize their roster for the Wild-Card Series against the Philadelphia Phillies for this weekend, but it's expected that when they do, rookie outfielder Nolan Gorman will be on it after Tyler O'Neill (hamstring) was not included. Gorman struggled late in the season for the Cardinals and was sent […]

Ryan Helsley Testing His Finger Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley (finger), who suffered a jammed middle finger on his right hand in the regular season finale on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, is scheduled to throw during Thursday's workout to test his grip on the baseball. He was examined by the team's medical staff Thursday morning. Hopefully for the […]

Tyler O'Neill Not On Wild-Card Roster

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (hamstring) is not being added to the team's roster for the Wild-Card Series this weekend against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to general manager John Mozeliak. O'Neill was injured in mid-September and hasn't been able to rejoin the lineup since, and he hasn't made enough progress to be included on […]

Jose Quintana To Start Game 1 Of Wild-Card Series

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol announced on Thursday that left-hander Jose Quintana will start Game 1 of the Wild-Card Series at home against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. The 33-year-old veteran left-hander began the 2022 season with the Pittsburgh Pirates but was acquired by the Cardinals in a trade. In total, he went 6-7 […]

Red Sox To Attempt To Retain Xander Bogaerts?

Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom said that the team will try to retain shortstop Xander Bogaerts. "That process is going to start right away from our end. We haven't found that path yet. We still want to. We're going to work really hard at it," Bloom said. Bogaerts is fully expected to […]

Corbin Carroll Homers To Conclude Rookie Season

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie outfielder Corbin Carroll went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the team's 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday to wrap up his first MLB season on a high note. The 22-year-old left-handed hitter closed out the year with six hits in his final 19 at-bats with the home run, […]

Corbin Burnes Goes Three Innings In Final Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes tossed three scoreless and hitless innings in his final start of the 2022 season on Wednesday in the 4-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Burnes walked none and struck out five to finish his season with a 12-8 record, 2.94 ERA (3.14 FIP), a 0.96 WHIP, a league-leading 243 […]

Edmundo Sosa Could Be On Phillies Playoff Roster

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Edmundo Sosa (hamstring) is headed to meet the team at Busch Stadium in St. Louis for the team's National League Wild-Card Series this weekend against the Cardinals for a possible return from his hamstring injury. After being traded from the Cardinals to the Phillies this year, Sosa hit .315/.345/.593 with a .937 […]

Marco Gonzales Finishes Off The Regular Season Strong

Seattle Mariners left-hander Marco Gonzales had a strong final regular season start on Wednesday in the eventual 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers, but he didn't factor into the decision. In seven innings, Gonzales, allowed four runs (three earned) on eight hits while walking two and striking out five for a quality start. The 30-year-old […]

Julio Rodriguez Finishes Season By Clearing The Fences

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez put a cap on an impressive first MLB season on Wednesday by going 1-for-2 with his 28th home run and a run scored in the 5-4 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers. Rodriguez led off the game with a solo home run and will get to play in the […]

Mitch Haniger Goes Deep In Win Over Tigers

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger had a strong game in the team's final regular season game on Wednesday, a 5-4 victory over the visiting Detroit Tigers. Haniger went 2-for-3 with his 11th home run of the season, an RBI, two runs scored and a walk in the win. The 31-year-old is going into the team's […]

Luis Torrens Hits Third Homer Wednesday

Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens went 2-for-4 with his third home run of the season, two RBI and a run scored in the 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers in the final game of the regular season on Wednesday. The 26-year-old backstop was at second base in this one, and he finished off his 2022 […]

The (L)Earning Curve Sports Betting Podcast - Week Five Betting Preview

Thunder Dan Palyo (@ThunderDanDFS) and Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) preview every NFL game in Week Five and give their initial recommendations for spread bets, over/under bets, and money line bets. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, Saturdays from 3-5 PM, and Sundays from […]

Davis Martin Dealing With Biceps Soreness

Chicago White Sox pitcher Davis Martin (biceps) was removed from Wednesday's start against the Minnesota Twins due to right biceps soreness. He allowed nine runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out one across 1 2/3 innings before exiting in the top of the second inning. It's unclear if the biceps injury will […]

Tylor Megill Placed On The Injured List

New York Mets pitcher Tylor Megill (undisclosed) was placed on the injured list for an undisclosed reason Wednesday. The 27-year-old was placed on the IL for undisclosed reasons; he may be on the COVID-19 injured list. He will have to clear the league's protocols ahead of the upcoming NL Wild Card Series Game 1, which […]

Caleb Smith Suffers An Elbow Injury On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Caleb Smith (elbow) suffered an elbow injury in Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out three across 1 2/3 innings before exiting. The 31-year-old will undergo imaging to determine the severity of his injury. He finished the 2022 season with a 1-3 record, […]

Darin Ruf Could Return Saturday Or Sunday

New York Mets outfielder and first baseman Darin Ruf (neck) could return this weekend for the Wild-Card Series against the San Diego Padres. He had been sidelined for about a week with a neck strain. Ruf "is an option for this weekend," said Mets manager Buck Showalter. The 36-year-old slashed .204/.307/.338 with 11 home runs, […]

Adrian Sampson Removed From Wednesday's Start

Chicago Cubs pitcher Adrian Sampson (groin) was removed from Wednesday's start against the Cincinnati Reds due to right groin tightness. He exited with the trainers in the third inning as a precaution. Sampson allowed one earned run on four hits and a walk while striking out three across 2 2/3 innings before leaving. The 30-year-old […]

Jesse Winker Likely Done For The Postseason

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker (neck) was placed on the 10-day injured list and is unlikely to return for the postseason. He had an MRI on Wednesday morning and is dealing with a neck issue. The 29-year-old was a late scratch from the lineup on Monday and hasn't played since October 2. Winker struggled in […]

Tommy Pham Scratched On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tommy Pham was scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday in the season finale against the Tampa Bay Rays due to an undisclosed reason. We'll likely have a reason for Pham's absence at some point, but the 34-year-old will finish his season with a .236/.312/.374 slash line with 17 home runs, […]

Max Scherzer Slated For Game 1, Mets To Delay Jacob deGrom?

The New York Mets are planning to start right-hander Max Scherzer in Game 1 of the wild-card series against the San Diego Padres on Friday. And in their best scenario, they are contemplating a strategy to save Jacob deGrom for the National League Division Series if they advance. If the Mets win and don't face […]

Nelson Cruz Out Wednesday, Needs Surgery

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (eye) will miss the season finale on Wednesday against the New York Mets and is scheduled for surgery on his left eye at the end of October. Cruz has been dealing with inflammation in the inner corner of his eye, and the procedure will remove extra skin blocking his […]

Jonathan India Scratched From Lineup Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (foot) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs after fouling a ball off his foot on Tuesday night. It means that India will finish his 2022 season with a disappointing .249/.327/.378 slash line with 10 home runs, 41 RBI, 48 runs scored and […]

Angels Agree To One-Year Deal With Phil Nevin

The Los Angeles Angels agreed to a one-year deal with manager Phil Nevin on Wednesday. Financial terms of the deal were undisclosed. The news comes on the final day of the 2022 regular season, and the Angels will miss the postseason for the eighth straight year. Nevin became the interim manager earlier this year when […]

Jesse Winker's Season Likely Over

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker (neck) was placed on the injured list on Wednesday and he's likely done for the entire postseason after undergoing an MRI exam in the morning. It's a disappointing way for the 29-year-old left-handed slugger to end his first season with the Mariners. Winker finishes the 2022 campaign with a .219/.344/.344 […]

Mets Not Ruling Starling Marte Out For Wild-Card Series

New York Mets skipper Buck Showalter isn't ruling out outfielder Starling Marte (finger) for the wild-card playoff series against the San Diego Padres this weekend. "I'll never say never," Showalter said. Marte will attempt more baseball activities on Wednesday, which will give the team a better idea of his availability for the first series of […]