Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (5/19/22)

Hello everybody and welcome back, baseball! The 2022 MLB season is underway and we have a ton of action to look forward to once again. This article will focus on MLB player props throughout the season. We will look to focus on pitcher strikeout props first and foremost as those are often some of the […]

Nick Pivetta Tosses Complete Game

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta was able to go the distance against the Houston Astros on Wednesday. He gave up a leadoff home run to Jose Altuve, but Pivetta settled in after that. Pivetta went nine innings, allowing two hits, one earned run, and struck out eight in the victory. This marks his […]

Blake Snell Gets Roughed Up In Season Debut

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell made his season debut against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Despite an ugly stat line, Snell had fairly good stuff during this contest. Although, he walked three batters, in which two of them scored. Snell also struck out five over his 3 2/3 innings of work. He finished […]

Corey Knebel Bounces Back On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Corey Knebel was able to bounce back nicely versus the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. The right-hander suffered his first blown save of the season versus the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Although, Knebel needed only four pitches to take care of the Padres here. Knebel notched his eighth save of […]

Clay Holmes Earns Third Save On Wednesday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Clay Holmes worked a pair of scoreless innings during Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The Yankees have been cautious lately with the struggling Aroldis Chapman. That being said, Holmes worked the final two innings of Wednesday's victory over the O's. He allowed one hit over two innings and earned […]

Pete Alonso Belts Three-Run Blast

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso took matters into his own hands during Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The right-handed slugger went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in the 11-4 victory. His 404-foot homer in the eighth inning marked his ninth of the season. Alonso only trails C.J. Cron for the […]

David Bednar Tosses Two Scoreless Innings

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar looked nearly unhittable versus the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. The right-handed reliever tossed two scoreless innings to earn his eighth save of the season. He almost had himself two perfect innings, but Christopher Morel singled in the ninth inning. Regardless, Bednar closed the door, which makes him eight-for-eight in […]

Edmundo Sosa Suffers Left Ankle Strain On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Edmundo Sosa (ankle) was removed from Wednesday's game against the New York Mets with a left ankle strain. He suffered the injury while attempting to steal second base during the fifth inning. The 26-year-old went 1-for-2 before leaving. He was replaced in the game by Tommy Edman. He is considered day-to-day […]

Max Scherzer Dealing With Side Discomfort

Updating a previous report, New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer (side, oblique) exited Wednesday's start due to left side discomfort. According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the 37-year-old's arm is fine, but the injury sounds like an oblique strain, costing players quite a bit of time. Scherzer will undergo further evaluation and undergo imaging on […]

Daulton Jefferies Dealing With Bicep Tightness

Oakland Athletics pitcher Daulton Jefferies (biceps) is experiencing biceps tightness and undergoing an MRI after Wednesday's start against the Minnesota Twins. He went allowed six runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out five over four innings in Wednesday's 14-4 loss to the Twins. The 26-year-old's availability moving forward is in question, and […]

Kevin Gausman Strikes Out Just Three On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (3-3) threw five innings on Wednesday, taking the loss after allowing two runs against the Seattle Mariners. He only struck out three batters, walked one, and allowed seven hits, including a home run. Gausman has been one of the best pitchers in all of baseball in 2022. During […]

Max Scherzer Exits Wednesday's Start With Apparent Injury

New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer was removed from Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals with an apparent injury. He walked off the mound with the trainers after just 87 pitches. During the sixth inning, the 37-year-old threw a slider in the dirt and immediately gestured to the coaching staff that he was done […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Removed From Wednesday's Game Early

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hamstring) was removed from Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners with left hamstring tightness. He went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before leaving. The severity of his hamstring is unknown at this time, and Gurriel is considered day-to-day. Raimel Tapia replaced him in the sixth inning. Tapia, along with […]

Chris Paddack Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Minnesota Twins pitcher Chris Paddack (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. It will be Paddack's second Tommy John surgery in his career. The 26-year-old is dealt with right elbow inflammation and was transferred to the 60-day injured list last week. He will miss the rest of the 2022 season. Paddack finishes the 2022 campaign […]

Ryan Pressly Remains Stuck On Four Saves

Despite the fact that the Houston Astros have won 24 games and lead the A.L. West, closer Ryan Pressly has converted only four saves on the season. While a large reason for the low save total is the fact that Pressly spent time on the injured list in April due to a knee injury, he […]

Nolan Arenado Cooling Off In May

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado is batting just .207/.254/.448 with three home runs over 16 games in May after a blistering April in which he slashed .375/.444/.681 with five HR over 72 at-bats. Although Arenado's bat has cooled off significantly in May, he has managed to still drive in 12 runs this month, […]

Grayson Rodriguez Continues To Dominate At Triple-A

Baltimore Orioles starting pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez went 5 1/3 very effective innings pitched on Tuesday for Triple-A Norfolk. Rodriguez struck out 11 and allowed only three hits and three walks in Norfolk's 4-1 win over Charlotte. Rodriguez, the sixth-ranked MLB prospect by MLB Pipeline and second-ranked prospect in the Orioles organization, now owns a […]

Kenley Jansen Suffers First Blown Save

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kenley Jansen suffered his first blown save of the season during Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Jansen walked the leadoff hitter, but retired the next two batters. However, Kolten Wong smacked a game-tying triple off Jansen with two outs. Jansen has converted nine of 10 save chances this season. He […]

Tommy Edman To Sit Out Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Tommy Edman (calf) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Mets. He was hit by a pitch during Tuesday's game and is still dealing with some calf soreness. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried as Edman is expected to avoid a trip to the injured […]

Giancarlo Stanton To Sit Out On Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Fantasy managers don't need to be concerned as this appears to be a routine day off for the veteran slugger. Marwin Gonzalez will draw the start in right field and bat eighth versus right-hander Jordan […]

Andrew McCutchen Expected To Return On Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Andrew McCutchen is expected to be activated on Friday. The veteran outfielder has been sidelined the last few days due to COVID-19 protocols. He was cleared to return on Tuesday, but needed a few days to get back in the swing of things. Fantasy managers should expect McCutchen in the lineup for […]

Tyler O'Neill Resting On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Mets. He was given a couple of days off recently to hopefully get over his slump at the plate. The 26-year-old is hitting .195/.256/.297 with two homers, 20 RBI this season. He'll sit out Wednesday's […]

Daniel Bard Notches Tenth Save

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard has been roughed up lately, but bounced back nicely during Wednesday's contest. The Rockies plated three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to take a two-run lead. Bard came into the ninth inning and shut the door against the San Francisco Giants. He only needed 11 pitches […]

David Robertson Activated On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher David Robertson has been activated from the COVID-19 list on Wednesday. The veteran right-hander is expected to resume his role as the closer on the North Side. He has posted a 1.50 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 17/2 K/BB ratio across 12 appearances this season. Righty Rowan Wick did a solid job […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Headed To The Injured List

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (side) will be heading to the injured list, according to Tigers manager A.J. Hinch. Rodriguez exited his start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday with left side discomfort and he is getting an MRI. The 29-year-old is off to a rough start to his first year in a […]

Yankees Willing To Talk Aaron Judge Contract At Any Time

The New York Yankees are willing to discuss a contract extension with star outfielder Aaron Judge at any time, according to a report by Brendan Kuty of NJ.com. Judge turned down a seven-year, $213.5 million contract extension offer prior to the season and it looks like his gamble could potentially pay off. The 30-year-old is […]

Jordan Romano Likely To Avoid Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano (illness) is dealing with a gastrointestinal infection, according to Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins. He is currently being treated by antibiotics. The belief is that he will be able to suit up again soon and that he won't require a trip to the injured list. Romano has been […]

Blake Snell Reinstated, Set To Start On Wednesday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell (groin) has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. He will make his season debut on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Left-handed pitcher Ray Kerr was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Snell had an up-and-down first season with the Padres in 2021. He made 27 starts […]

Starling Marte To Be Reactivated Thursday Or Friday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte was placed on the bereavement list on Monday. According to Mets manager Buck Showalter, Marte will be back with the team "physically" on Thursday and he will officially be reactivated either Thursday or Friday. Travis Jankowski started the last two games in right field with Marte out and Mark […]