Kelvin Caceres Strikes Out Nine In Single-A Outing

Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect Kelvin Caceres hasn't advanced much through the levels of affiliated ball since being signed as an international free agent in 2018. He spent his first two years in Rookie ball and the last two in Single-A. Although a speedier progression would be ideal for the 22-year-old, his production on the […]

Jackson Chourio Enjoys Hot Week In Single-A

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Jackson Chourio signed with the Brewers out of Venezuela for $1.8 million at the start of 2021. The 18-year-old has impressed through two minor league seasons, though 2022 has clearly been the better of the two years. Ranked ninth among MLB Pipeline's Brewers prospects, Chourio has an impressive ability to know […]

Christopher Morel: Champ or Chump for Fantasy Baseball?

There's always a flavor of the week in fantasy baseball, some of whom have staying power while others are banished to the waiver wire never to be heard from again. If you play in a keeper league or a shallow format, the trick is identifying which camp a particular player belongs to so you know […]

Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - Brls/BBE% For Week 9

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week, I will select one advanced metric, choose two pitchers with strong values and two with poor values, and analyze what those values may mean for future performance. With two months in the books, fantasy managers can start building more accurate profiles of […]

Hitter Advanced Metrics Risers and Fallers - xSLG for Week 9

Rolling windows are one of the most effective ways to discern who the biggest risers and fallers are in a given area. Since power is at a premium this year, it seems only natural to examine expected slugging. For reference, here's the official definition according to MLB.com: "Expected Slugging Percentage (xSLG) is formulated using exit […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/7/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back my fellow RotoBallers to our free daily article for MLB DFS lineup picks and value plays.  It's Tuesday and we're ready to rock out with a full slate of MLB games. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 6/7/2022, Main Slate at 7:05 pm Eastern […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (6/7/22)

Who thought it was a good idea to only have six games scheduled yesterday? After the Rangers and Guardians got rained out, we didn't have much in the way of baseball action on Monday, but that just sets up the intrigue for an exciting day today. Welcome back, RotoBallers! In this article, I'll be providing […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for June 7th, 2022

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for June 7th, 2022. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Julio Rodriguez Hits Two-Run Home Run Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez continued to build on a strong rookie campaign in Monday's 7-4 win over the Astros. Rodriguez provided some late insurance, going 2-for-5 with a single, a ninth-inning two-run home run, and two strikeouts. The 21-year-old has converted on the hype surrounding him overall to this point, slashing .277/.332/.432 with seven […]

Robbie Ray Allows Three Homers But Gets Win Monday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Robbie Ray was not sharp despite earning the win in Monday's 7-4 game against the Astros. Ray pitched 5 innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits (including three home runs) and three walks with three strikeouts. The 2021 American League Cy Young winner has not looked anywhere close to […]

Diego Castillo Earns Third Save Of Season Monday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Diego Castillo picked up his third save of the season in Monday's 7-4 win over the Astros. Castillo entered to pitch the ninth inning with a three-run lead. He got the first two outs on a ground out and line out, walked a batter, and then got the final out on […]

Noah Syndergaard Takes Tough Loss Monday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard pitched well but took the loss in Monday's 1-0 game against the Red Sox. Thor pitched 6 innings, allowing a single run on five hits and a walk with three strikeouts. He has compiled a respectable 4-4 record with a 3.69 ERA over his first nine starts and […]

Michael Wacha Pitches Complete-Game Shutout Monday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Michael Wacha turned in an excellent start in Monday's 1-0 win over the Angels. He out-dueled Noah Syndergaard, pitching a complete game shutout with three hits, a walk, and six strikeouts. The 30-year-old hasn't struck many hitters out this season but has been very solid otherwise, compiling a pristine 1.99 […]

Tyler Stephenson Plates Two Monday, Stays Hot

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson continued to produce at the plate in Monday's 7-0 win over the Diamondbacks. The 25-year-old backstop went 2-for-3 with a single, a double, two RBI, and a walk. Stephenson has hit well this season, slashing .306/.365/.455 with four home runs and 28 RBI. His numbers may not be the flashiest, […]

Hunter Greene Dominates In Monday's Win

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene looked very sharp in Monday's 7-0 win over the Diamondbacks. Greene pitched 7 innings before the game was called due to rain, allowing no runs on a single hit and no walks with eight strikeouts. It was one of the 22-year-old's best starts of the season and showcased why […]

Madison Bumgarner Gets Hit Around In Monday Loss

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner fell to 2-5 in Monday's 7-0 loss to the Reds. MadBum pitched 5 innings, allowing four runs on eights hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with four strikeouts. The 32-year-old veteran has pitched decently overall on the surface this season, compiling a 3.64 ERA with 41 […]

Wil Myers Weighing Options

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (knee) and the team are still weighing his options when it comes down to how to proceed with his injured right knee. Myers landed on the injured list last Friday after trying to play through knee soreness for a few weeks prior. The veteran could continue to rest his […]

Enrique Hernandez Not Starting Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Enrique Hernandez will get a day off against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. Hernandez will give way to Christian Arroyo, who will start in left field. Hernandez is hitting .210 with four homers, 27 runs, and 23 RBI across 210 at-bats in 2022. He has been on a modest hot […]

Jarren Duran Optioned To Triple-A Monday

The Boston Red Sox optioned outfielder Jarren Duran to Triple-A Worcester on Monday. Duran was optioned to make room for Jackie Bradley Jr., who was reinstated from the paternity leave list ahead of the team's Monday game against the Los Angeles Angels. Duran played two games for the Red Sox while Bradley was on the […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Activated From Paternity List

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. was activated from the paternity leave list ahead of his team's game against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night. Bradley will start in center field and bat ninth against the Angels. The Red Sox optioned outfielder Jarren Duran back to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Bradley […]

David Peralta Leaves Monday With Back Spasms

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta left Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds with back spasms. Peralta got banged up after making a diving catch during the third inning and was replaced in left field by Cooper Hummel after going 0-for-1 at the plate. The 34-year-old veteran is hitting .238 with eight homers, 16 runs, and […]

Tylor Megill Could Start Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill (biceps) is on a flight to join the team in San Diego on Monday and is expected to be activated from the injured list for this weekend's series against the Los Angeles Angels. Megill will potentially start on Saturday against the Angels. The 26-year-old right-hander has been out […]

Rangers-Guardians Postponed Monday

The game between the Texas Rangers and Cleveland Guardians on Monday has been postponed due to inclement weather and has been rescheduled as part of a traditional doubleheader starting at 3:10 pm on Tuesday, June 7. Right-hander Jon Gray was scheduled to start on the mound for the Rangers, while right-hander Cal Quantrill was the […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Could Resume Swinging Soon

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) has another CT scan on his left wrist scheduled for later this week, and if all goes well, he could resume swinging a bat shortly after that. Tatis took some lightly rolled grounders and made some relay throws on Monday. The 23-year-old All-Star is slowly ramping up […]

Max Kepler, Emilio Pagan Activated From Restricted List

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler and relief pitchers Emilio Pagan, Caleb Thielbar and Trevor Megill have been activated from the restricted list on Monday. In corresponding moves, Jharel Cotton, Mark Contreras and Ian Hamilton were optioned to Triple-A St. Paul. Kepler, Pagan, Thielbar and Megill weren't able to play in the weekend series in Toronto […]

Dallas Keuchel Signs With Diamondbacks

Free-agent left-hander Dallas Keuchel signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. Keuchel was designated for assignment and ultimately released by the Chicago White Sox in late May after going 2-5 with a 7.88 ERA, 2.16 WHIP, 20 strikeouts and 20 walks in 32 innings over eight starts. He will initially report […]

Bailey Ober Goes On Injured List

The Minnesota Twins placed starting pitcher Bailey Ober (groin) on the injured list on Monday. Ober was on the injured list earlier this year with a right groin strain and had made three starts since returning. The Twins also signed right-hander Aaron Sanchez to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A. Ober will […]

Jonathan India To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (hamstring) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. The timeline for India to return to the big leagues could be June 17 against the Milwaukee Brewers. India has been going full speed in batting practice for a while and is ready to go after […]

Andrew Benintendi Not Playing Monday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi (calf) is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Benintendi fouled a ball off his calf in the loss to the Houston Astros on Sunday and will take a seat a day later. For now, fantasy managers should consider the 27-year-old day-to-day. Make sure […]

Austin Hedges Remains Day-To-Day

Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges (hip) is likely to be out of the starting lineup for a few days. The organization considers Hedges day-to-day with a left hip injury. He tweaked his hip during Friday's game and hasn't played since then. It's possible that Hedges lands on the injured list, but the organization might wait […]