Alex Cobb Again Victimized By Bad Defense

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb deserved better than the results he got against the New York Mets Monday night. He was charged with six runs on ten hits in six innings, but he could have easily escaped his disastrous third inning if not for two infield hits and a misplayed fly ball to […]

J.D. Davis Tallies Four Hits

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis had a four-hit game against the San Francisco Giants Monday night, adding two doubles, two RBI, and two runs scored in five at-bats. In doing so, he raised his slash line for the season to .230/.326/.351. Davis has been among the unluckiest hitters in baseball, with not much […]

Pete Alonso Has Three Hits, Slugs 11th Homer

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso continued on his offensive tear Monday night, going 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs scored in a 13-3 drubbing of the San Francisco Giants. Alonso's 11th homer came as part of a five-run third inning off starter Alex Cobb. With 40 RBI in just […]

Jeff McNeil Homers And Steals A Base

New York Mets utility man Jeff McNeil had another big game Monday night against the San Francisco Giants, going 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run, a stolen base, three runs scored, and two RBI. McNeil has just two homers and two steals on the season, but he is one of the premier batting average […]

Kolten Wong Among Leaders In Steals

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong has stolen five bases in May, keeping him among the league leaders in steals on the season with eight. He has only been caught once this season. Although a .226/.310/.380 slash line leaves plenty to be desired, Wong has also chipped in three homers, 20 runs, and 13 RBI […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/24/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/24/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our […]

Michael McGreevy, Masyn Winn Promoted To Double-A

The St. Louis Cardinals promoted right-handers Michael McGreevy and Gordon Graceffo and shortstop Masyn Winn from High-A Peoria to Double-A Springfield on Tuesday. McGreevy, the team's No. 8 prospect per MLB Pipeline, had allowed only 13 earned runs while walking four and striking out 41 in 45 1/3 innings over his eight starts for Peoria. […]

Marcelo Mayer On Minor League Injured List

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer (wrist) was placed on the injured list at Single-A Salem due to a right wrist sprain. Mayer continues to experience soreness in his wrist and was sent to Boston for additional testing. The team's No. 1 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, has been solid in his first 17 games […]

Pirates Call Up Cal Mitchell

The Pittsburgh Pirates called up outfield prospect Cal Mitchell from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, according to a source. Mitchell, the team's No. 25 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was hitting .307/.362/.500 with an .862 OPS, five home runs, nine doubles, 26 RBI, 16 runs scored and six stolen bases in 138 plate appearances over 34 games […]

Carson Kelly Doing Baseball Activities

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly (oblique) has been doing all catching activities and is also hitting off a tee, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Kelly was placed on the injured list on May 8 after testing showed he had a Grade 1 left oblique strain. He felt something in his left oblique area during batting […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Michael Lorenzen, Hunter Greene, Kole Calhoun, Nick Pivetta

Welcome RotoBallers to Week 7 of the fantasy baseball season. Last week's list featured players like Juan Yepez and Jorge Mateo off the waiver wire, and we're back at it for more. Just like any other week, we have put together a full assortment of fantasy baseball waiver wire articles. We are with you every […]

Keynan Middleton To Throw Bullpen This Week

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Keynan Middleton (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on May 27. Middleton went on the injured list on May 17 when he was feeling "a little bit of discomfort," according to manager Torey Lovullo. The skipper called it "the wear and tear of going out and executing at the […]

Josh Rojas Improving

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Josh Rojas (hand) was out of the lineup for the second straight day on Monday against the Kansas City Royals after he left Saturday's game with a left hand contusion that he sustained on a hit by pitch. However, manager Torey Lovullo said Rojas is "progressing very well." "Swelling has gone […]

Zach Davies Injures Leg Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zach Davies (leg) left his outing on Monday against the Kansas City Royals with a right lower leg contusion. Third baseman Drew Ellis also left the contest early with right side discomfort. Davis took a line drive off his leg and limped off with trainers. Before he left the game, the […]

Live Chat Fantasy Baseball Q&A @ 1PM

Baseball is back...do you know who to play in your lineups? Doug Goldring (@DougGoldring) will be hosting a Live Q&A chat session on Tuesday May 24th at 1:00 pm ET. Come join in on the fun and get your fantasy baseball questions answered, or just stick around for some MLB talk! All throughout the MLB season […]

Matt Gorski Slaughtering Baseballs In Minors

Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Matt Gorski is a physical, athletic outfielder with a defense-first skill set. The strong 24-year-old is known for his ability to cover all of the outfield positions like a champ, using his reliable glove and surprising speed to make plays all across the outfield grass. While he has shown no problem playing […]

Jorbit Vivas Producing Hits In Minors

Los Angeles Dodgers second base prospect Jorbit Vivas signed for $300,000 back in 2017. The Venezuelan prospect has long been regarded as a talented hitter with great contact and an elite knack for putting the ball in play. Just 5-foot-10, Vivas has a good feel for the zone and his overall presence at the plate. […]

Connor Jones Delivers Shutout In New Organization

Seattle Mariners minor league pitching prospect Connor Jones continues to post solid numbers in Double-A. A second-round draft selection of the Cardinals back in 2016, Jones was released this past April after a tough year at Triple-A. He signed with the Mariners organization in no time and has since demonstrated strong outings on the mound. […]

Hunter Gaddis Flirts With Perfection

Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Hunter Gaddis continues to post impressive numbers at the Double-A level. Drafted out of Georgia State in the fifth round of the 2019 MLB Draft, the right-handed starter boasts a mid-90s fastball and an impressive 12-6 curveball with lethal looping action. His slider is equally effective, generating swings and misses with […]

Logan O'Hoppe Mashing Homers In Minors

Philadelphia Phillies catching prospect Logan O'Hoppe has made an impressive rise from 23rd-round pick in 2018 to No. 5 Phillies prospect on MLB Pipeline's latest list. The backstop, who initially signed an over-slot deal to lure him away from college, made noticeable strides during the 2020 season when COVID-19 allowed him to train at Philadelphia's […]

Kyle Stowers Dominating In Triple-A

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Kyle Stowers has hit the ball incredibly well as of late. He is now 12-for-25 with five homers, 10 RBI, five walks, and six strikeouts over the course of his last six games. Drafted with the 71st pick back in 2019, Stowers is a talented outfielder with a gorgeous swing and […]

Jorge Lopez Locks Down His Fifth Save On Monday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Jorge Lopez closed out the team's 6-4 win over the New York Yankees on Monday to earn his fifth save of the year. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one walk and no hits. Lopez blew each of his previous two save opportunities, so it was encouraging to see the […]

Paul Sewald Earns His Second Save On Monday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Paul Sewald converted his second save of the season on Monday. He closed out the team's 7-6 victory over the Oakland Athletics, pitching a scoreless ninth inning during which he allowed one hit and recorded one strikeout. Sewald is 2-for-3 on save opportunities on the year with a 2.40 ERA and […]

Freddy Peralta Expected To Miss Significant Time

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell provided an updated on injured starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (shoulder) on Monday. He stated that Peralta will miss "significant" time, but that the team is optimistic he will return later this season. An MRI on Peralta's shoulder revealed a posterior shoulder strain. The injury likely won't lead to Peralta needing […]

Tylor Megill Plays Long Toss On Monday

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill (biceps) completed a session of long toss on Monday. According to the Mets, the session went well. Megill will require at least one rehab start prior to making his return. The 26-year-old has been sidelined for just under two weeks now due to right biceps tendinitis. He's gone […]

Ramon Laureano Remains Day-To-Day

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (hand) has missed two straight games after being hit in his right hand by a pitch on Saturday. On Monday, Athletics manager Mark Kotsay provided an update on Laureano, stating that he was doing better but that he remained day-to-day. Laureano made his season debut on May 8 after serving […]

Nate Pearson To Begin Rehab Assignment At Low-A This Week

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Nate Pearson (illness) will be sent out on a rehab assignment at Low-A Dunedin this week, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca. The 25-year-old threw a bullpen session on Monday and it seems as if the session was completed without any hitches. Pearson came down with mononucleosis this spring and he […]

Hitter Advanced Metrics Risers and Fallers - xBA for Week 7

Last week, we dove into xwOBA (expected weighted on-base average) to see who is really maximizing their time at the plate. It's time we look at xBA (expected batting average) but with a twist. Some players are experiencing better batted-ball fortunes than others and it's bound to turn around at some point. Rather than examining […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Pitcher Starts from Week 7

Welcome back to "Are You For Real?", a weekly column where we take starting pitchers who had surprisingly good starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legit or just smoke and mirrors. We're about a quarter of the way through the fantasy season, which means standings are […]

Kris Bryant To Be Reevaluated On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (back) was a late scratch from the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to back soreness. After the game, Rockies manager Bud Black stated that Bryant's back flared up on him and added that the veteran would be reevaluated on Tuesday. Bryant is off to a […]