Frank Schwindel Heading To The Bench On Thursday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel is absent from the starting lineup for Thursday's game against right-hander Kyle Wright and the Atlanta Braves. Alfonso Rivas will be manning first base and batting sixth in the game. Schwindel has been struggling at the plate over the first few weeks of the season. He's slashing .239/.271/.373 with […]

Ozzie Albies Batting Fifth With Ronald Acuna Jr.'s Return

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies will be batting fifth in Thursday night's game against Drew Smyly and the Chicago Cubs. Star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) will be making his highly-anticipated 2022 debut in the game and he's taking over as the team's leadoff hitter. Albies slotted into the leadoff spot in 16 of […]

Miguel Sano Getting Treatment On His Knee

Minnesota Twins first baseman Miguel Sano (knee) has been out of the lineup for each of the past two games. On Thursday afternoon, we received an update on why he's been held out. Sano reportedly tweaked his knee during the game-ending rundown on Tuesday. Twins reporter Do-Hyoung Park provided this update and also reported that […]

Bailey Ober Exits With Groin Tightness On Thursday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (groin) was removed in the fourth inning of Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers. According to the team, he is dealing with right groin tightness and he is being considered day-to-day. The 26-year-old's final line for Thursday's game was 3 2/3 innings, six hits, two walks, one earned run […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. In Leadoff Spot For Season Debut

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is making his season debut on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs and will hit leadoff and play right field against Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly. The Braves activated Acuna from the injured list early, as the team was originally targeting a May 6 return after he tore his ACL […]

Dylan Carlson Back In Lineup Against Diamondbacks

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (toe) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, batting sixth while serving as the designated hitter against right-hander Humberto Castellanos. Carlson left the game early on Wednesday against the New York Mets after jamming his toe, but he's good enough to serve as the […]

Steven Kwan Remains Out Of Lineup

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels. Kwan left the game early on Sunday against the New York Yankees with right hamstring tightness and hasn't played since. It remains to be seen if the 24-year-old will need a trip to the injured list. […]

Shohei Ohtani Getting First Breather Of The Season

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will get his first day off of the season on Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians. Ohtani gave up two runs over five innings on the mound in the win over Cleveland on Wednesday while also going 3-for-5 at the plate with a double, RBI and a run scored. […]

Chris Sale Throws Bullpen Session

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (ribs) threw a seven-pitch bullpen session off a mound earlier this week. Throwing off a mound was a significant step for Sale, although the Red Sox are obviously playing it conservative with his throwing progression. The 33-year-old left-hander has been playing catch since the middle of April, but […]

J.D. Martinez Aggravates Groin Injury, Out Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez (groin) aggravated his adductor injury while pulling into second base on Wednesday night and is out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays as a result. Manager Alex Cora is hoping Martinez can start at some point this weekend against the Baltimore Orioles, but […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Not Playing Thursday

X-rays on Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s right foot on Wednesday night came back negative, according to manager Charlie Montoyo, but Guerrero is still "really sore," which is why he's getting the day off on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. There's a possibility that Guerrero could pinch hit on Thursday, depending […]

Jose Altuve On Track To Return Monday

Houston Astros general manager James Click said that second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring) will head to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday and play a couple of rehab games with them before being activated from the injured list on Monday, barring any setbacks. Altuve went on the injured list on April 20 with a hamstring injury, […]

Kyle Tucker Sitting Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Texas Rangers. Tucker is just getting a normal day of rest, but fantasy managers need to make sure to move him to the bench in leagues that allow daily lineup moves. The 25-year-old left-handed slugger has three home runs and […]

Kris Bryant, Brendan Rodgers Out Thursday

Colorado Rockies third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (back) and second baseman Brendan Rodgers (back) are both out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Bryant was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday with back soreness, so this will be his third straight game on the sidelines. Sam Hilliard will get the start in […]

Max Kepler Homers Twice Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler knocked two home runs in Wednesday's victory over the Detroit Tigers. In addition to the solo shots, he also walked in four plate appearances. Kepler now has three consecutive multi-hit games amid a four-game hit streak, with three homers in his last two contests. For the season, he's slashing .263/.391/.509 […]

Adalberto Mondesi Has A Torn ACL

Kansas City Royals president of baseball operations Dayton Moore said that shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (knee) has a torn ACL in his left knee. The Royals officially placed Mondesi on the 10-day injured list on Thursday and recalled outfielder Kyle Isbel and infielder Emmanuel Rivera from Triple-A Omaha in corresponding moves. Right-hander Brady Singer was also […]

Steven Matz Avoids Loss To Mets

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Steven Matz managed to avoid a loss to his former team Wednesday, as the lefty allowed four runs on six hits and two walks in four innings to the New York Mets. He struck out six batters. Matz is still seeking his first quality start of the year, having maxed […]

Joe Ryan Dominates Wednesday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan turned in a dominant outing against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, giving up just one hit and one walk in seven sparkling innings. He struck out nine batters and earned his third win of the season. Through four starts in 2022, Ryan has a 1.17 ERA and 0.70 WHIP […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/28/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. Today we have a 9-game slate on DK and a 10-game slate on FD, as FD has the BOS/TOR game that starts at 3:07 pmEST. It's an early slate, so get that cup of coffee going to help build those lineups. […]

Alek Manoah Looks To Stay Strong Against Boston

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah is set to start Thursday afternoon's contest against the Boston Red Sox, seeking to continue a hot start that has seen him go 3-0 with a 2.00 ERA and 1.00 WHIP through three starts and 18 innings. He has struck out 18 batters. The only blip of trouble […]

Cal Raleigh Sent To Minors

The Seattle Mariners sent catcher Cal Raleigh and right-hander Yohan Ramirez to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday. In corresponding moves, the Mariners recalled right-handers Penn Murfee and Wyatt Mills from Tacoma and moved infielder Evan White to the 60-day injured list. Raleigh was the team's starting catcher on Opening Day, but since then he's been sharing […]

Charlie Morton Pulled In The Third Inning Wednesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton continued to struggle Wednesday, giving up three runs over just 2 1/3 innings pitched. Command was a problem again, as he issued four walks to just one strikeout. Morton is now 1-2 with 11 walks, 15 strikeouts, three home runs allowed and a 7.00 ERA over 18 innings and […]

Mitch Haniger Not In Thursday's Lineup

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (illness) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Haniger has been with the team in Tampa this week, but he said on Wednesday that he's not quite 100% and remains on the COVID-19 list. The 31-year-old came down with the virus on April 16 […]

Nick Lodolo Placed On IL, Mike Moustakas Activated

The Cincinnati Reds placed rookie left-hander Nick Lodolo (back) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a lower back strain and activated third baseman Mike Moustakas (biceps) from the injured list in a corresponding move. It's unclear what the Reds will do for a fifth starter with Lodolo sidelined. Lodolo will be eligible to […]

Luis Robert Absent Against Royals

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (groin) is out of the starting lineup yet again on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. This will be the sixth straight game that Robert has been on the sidelines due to groin discomfort. The White Sox aren't going to rush Robert back onto the field, but as of […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/28/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/28/22 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 […]

Gary Sanchez Sidelined Again Thursday

Minnesota Twins catcher Gary Sanchez (abdomen) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers. Sanchez will miss his seventh straight game while dealing with abdominal tightness. The 29-year-old backstop did some work on the field before Wednesday's game, though, so hopefully he'll be able to return this weekend. Ryan Jeffers is […]

Shane Baz To Face Hitters Soon, Brendan McKay Shut Down

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz (elbow), who had arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow in the spring, is throwing bullpen sessions and could start facing hitters in live batting practice soon. Barring any setbacks, Baz could be ready when he's eligible to return from the 60-day injured list on June 6. On a more […]

Mike Zunino Still Out Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (biceps) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners. Zunino suffered a mild left biceps strain on Tuesday and hasn't played since, but the Rays expect him to be back soon. Rene Pinto will draw a second straight start behind the dish and will bat […]

Ryan Mountcastle Not Playing Thursday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (neck) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the New York Yankees. Mountcastle was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to neck stiffness and will get another day to rest. Trey Mancini will get the start at first base and hit third, while Cedric Mullins will serve as […]