Matt Strahm Earns Win In Relief Monday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Strahm earned the win in Monday night's 6-3 victory over the Houston Astros, throwing 1 2/3 scoreless innings with three strikeouts. He allowed one hit. Strahm has been the strongest member of the Boston bullpen so far this year, recording a 2.13 ERA and 0.71 WHIP with 14 strikeouts […]

Garrett Whitlock Solid Again Monday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Whitlock was solid on Monday night against the Houston Astros, taking a no-decision in the 6-3 victory. Whitlock lasted five innings, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks with three strikeouts. Whitlock has been consistently excellent this season, recording a 2.43 ERA and 0.94 WHIP with 37 […]

J.D. Martinez Extends Hitting Streak To 17 Games

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball of late, and he extended his hitting streak to 17 games on Monday night against the Houston Astros, going 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI, and a run scored. For the month of May, Martinez is slashing .364/.397/.600 with […]

Trevor Story Homers, Steals A Base Monday

Boston Red Sox infielder Trevor Story had a big game on Monday against the Houston Astros, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, and a stolen base. Story has now reached base in each of his last six games, with two home runs in that span and one steal apiece in each of […]

Michael Pineda Not Expected To Need Surgery

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Pineda (finger) is not expected to need surgery to fix his fractured right middle finger, according to skipper A.J. Hinch. Pineda will be re-evaluated in a couple of weeks. The veteran right-hander will likely be out for over a month, but Hinch said the team is optimistic that Pineda won't […]

Michael Busch Promoted To Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Michael Busch, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has officially been promoted to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The No. 65 overall prospect in baseball hit .306/.445/.667 with 11 home runs in 31 games for Double-A Tulsa before the promotion. The 24-year-old has a similar all-around profile to that of […]

Jerar Encarnacion Promoted To Triple-A

Miami Marlins outfield prospect Jerar Encarnacion has officially been promoted to Triple-A Jacksonville. The team's No. 22 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, dealt with injuries last season, but he was sporting a 1.009 OPS at Double-A Pensacola this year, along with a .358/.426/.583 slash line with eight home runs and four stolen bases in 136 plate […]

Brady Singer To Start Game 2 Against White Sox

Kansas City Royals right-hander Brady Singer is being called up from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday to start the second game of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox. Jonathan Heasley will get the nod in Game 1. Singer could stick around in KC's starting rotation if he has a solid outing on Tuesday. The 25-year-old […]

Tyler Gilbert To Start Game 1 Against Dodgers

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Tyler Gilbert is being called up from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday to start the first game of a doubleheader against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Gilbert will likely serve as the 27th man for the doubleheader and will probably be sent back to Reno after the start. In his two major league outings […]

Joey Votto Moving Rehab Assignment To Single-A

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto will move his minor league rehab assignment from Triple-A Louisville to Single-A Dayton on Tuesday. Votto is currently recovering from COVID-19 and has gone 1-for-4 with an RBI, three walks and two strikeouts in two games with Louisville so far. The Reds are hopeful that the 38-year-old will be […]

Carlos Correa To Be Activated Tuesday

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that shortstop Carlos Correa (finger) will be activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Correa landed on the injured list on May 10 with a right middle finger contusion. To make room on the active roster, right-hander Jharel Cotton will be designated […]

Ozzie Albies In Midst Of Homer Drought

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in the team's 1-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. The 25-year-old is off to a sluggish start to the 2022 season. He provided some power out of the gate. He hit six home runs from Opening Day to April 23, but he […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Extends Hit Streak To 13 Games

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in the team's 6-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Monday. He was also hit by a pitch in the game. Vladito has now recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 games. However, he […]

Jose Ramirez Slugging .333 In May

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez was one of the hottest hitters in the majors during the opening month of the season. He slashed .342/.411/.722 with seven home runs and 28 RBI in April. However, it's been a different story for Ramirez so far in May. Over 12 games this month, he's slashing .200/.345/.333 with […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 6

The minor league season rages on. Now that fantasy baseball teams have been drafted and the season is underway, it's imperative to monitor the top prospects who have turned heads thus far. At this point in the season, excellent prospect performances shouldn't be taken too seriously. Sure, there's no denying that short sample sizes can correspond to […]

Henry Davis Dealing With Minor Wrist Contusion

The Pittsburgh Pirates' prized catcher prospect Henry Davis (wrist) has been sidelined the past three games at Double-A Altoona with a minor wrist contusion. On Monday, the team gave an update on Davis's status, alerting The Athletic as to why he had been sidelined while also adding that he is expected to return at some […]

Nate Pearson To Throw Bullpen Session Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson (illness) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. The 25-year-old has been on a slow buildup track this year. He came down with mononucleosis in April and hasn't progressed beyond throwing bullpen sessions as of yet. There is no timeline for his return to action. The […]

Gleyber Torres: Fantasy Baseball Champ or Chump?

Isn't it amazing how one strong fantasy season can keep a player on our radars for years? Gleyber Torres was fantastic in 2019, slashing .278/.337/.535 with 38 long balls. He was widely cited as a potential bust the next year given middling Statcast metrics and the fact that half of his production came against the […]

Sixto Sanchez Begins To Throw From 90 Feet

Miami Marlins pitcher Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) has progressed to throwing from 90 feet, according to Marlins beat writer Jordan McPherson. It's been a while since we've seen Sanchez in the majors. He made seven starts for the Marlins in 2020, then missed the entirety of the 2021 season, undergoing shoulder surgery last July. He's had […]

Nick Ahmed Placed On Injured List Monday

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed shortstop Nick Ahmed on the injured list with an undisclosed injury on Monday. A move to the injured list without an injury designation typically means the move was COVID-related. However, Ahmed has also been dealing with right shoulder issues this year, so the move to the injured list could be related […]

Tyler Matzek To Land On Injured List Tuesday

The Atlanta Braves will be placing left-handed relief pitcher Tyler Matzek (shoulder) on the injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The team will be calling up fellow left-hander Tucker Davidson to take Matzek's roster spot. Davidson will be the team's starting pitcher for Tuesday's game. Matzek felt left shoulder soreness while […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Pitcher Starts from Week 6

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. It was another fun week of baseball as we saw two no-hitters from top prospects, […]

Antonio Senzatela Likely Headed To The Injured List

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela (back) is likely headed to the injured list, according to Rockies beat writer Danielle Allentuck. Senzatela's lower back began to tighten up in the first inning of his start against the San Francisco Giants on Monday and the injury got worse as the game went on. He went out […]

Joey Wiemer Enjoys Big Week In Minors

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Joey Wiemer, who was drafted in the fourth round of MLB's shortened 2020 draft, continues to generate plenty of hype. The Cincinnati product currently ranks second among Brewers prospects and required just 109 games in 2021 in order to show that he was ready for a promotion to Double-A. Analysts view […]

David Festa Dominates In Latest Outing

Minnesota Twins pitching prospect David Festa has made his impact felt through limited time in the Twins' farm system. The right-hander out of Seton Hall recently earned a promotion to High-A, meaning his next trip to the mound will occur with the Cedar Rapids Kernels. The big-bodied hurler checks in at 6-foot-6 and boasts an […]

Hunter Goodman Raking In Single-A

Colorado Rockies minor league catcher Hunter Goodman currently ranks 20th among MLB Pipeline's Rockies prospects. Power is his best trait, though his overall hit tool also translated surprisingly well to professional baseball action. Defensively, the 22-year-old has made a legitimate effort to improve his skills behind the dish. He has put a focus on improving […]

Tony Locey Producing Strikeouts In Minors

Colorado Rockies pitching prospect Tony Locey mowed down batters with ease in his last outing on May 11. When all was said and done, it took him just six innings to tally 10 strikeouts. He allowed zero hits in the process and earned the win. However, on a negative note, Locey did walk six batters. […]

Robel Garcia Nearing Promotion To Majors?

Chicago Cubs minor league infielder Robel Garcia has spent all of 2022 in Triple-A and could be on the verge of reaching the majors again. An international signee of Cleveland back in 2010, Garcia committed to his second career stint in the Cubs' system after signing a minor league deal with an invitation to spring […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (5/17/22)

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 […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for May 17th, 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 May 17th, 2022. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]