Alex Cobb To Throw Light Session Monday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb (groin) continues to improve and plans to throw a light session off a mound on Monday. If he doesn't encounter any setbacks, he'll throw once more off a mound and then be re-evaluated for a potential return to the starting rotation. Cobb went on the injured list last […]

Mike Yastrzemski Tests Positive For COVID-19

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski tested positive for COVID-19 and will remain in D.C. until he tests negative, so he'll be out for a few days. The Giants will replace him on the active roster on Monday. He is experiencing mild symptoms and will have to pass through the league's protocols before returning to […]

Lucas Giolito Activated From Injured List

The Chicago White Sox activated starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (abdomen) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday in advance of his scheduled start against the Minnesota Twins in the series finale. In corresponding moves, outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) was placed on the injured list and right-hander Ryan Burr (shoulder) was sent on a rehab assignment […]

Ryan Pressly Could Return In A Couple Of Days

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that right-hander Ryan Pressly's (knee) location and velocity was good during his live batting practice session on Sunday, and he could be activated from the injured list in a couple of days. The 33-year-old right-hander landed on the injured list with right knee inflammation. He had three saves with […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/24/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/24/22 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 […]

Anthony Bender Dealing With Hip Soreness

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Anthony Bender (hip) is dealing with soreness in his hip, and the Marlins are being cautious with him after it started acting up in his last outing on April 20 when he allowed two earned runs on a home run while walking one and striking out two in a loss over […]

Owen Miller Activated From COVID-19 List, Starting Sunday

The Cleveland Guardians activated shortstop Owen Miller from the COVID-19 list on Sunday and optioned left-hander Konnor Pilkington to Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding roster move. Miller, 25, was one of the hottest hitters in the league before he tested positive for COVID-19 last week and missed the next five games. He is back in […]

Yandy Diaz Back From COVID-19 List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated infielder Yandy Diaz from the COVID-19 list on Sunday and placed left-hander Jeffrey Springs on the COVID-19 list as a close contact in a corresponding move. Diaz is back in the starting lineup on Sunday, starting at first base and batting cleanup against Boston Red Sox left-hander Rich Hill. The […]

Rich Hill Activated From Bereavement List, Starting Sunday

The Boston Red Sox reinstated left-hander Rich Hill from the bereavement/family medical emergency list on Sunday and returned right-hander Tyler Danish to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Hill will return to a starting role in the series finale on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays after not missing a start. The veteran southpaw was […]

Miguel Cabrera Receives Day Off After 3,000th Hit

Detroit Tigers first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Cabrera is out of the starting lineup on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies a day after recording the 3,000th hit of his career. In both games of Saturday's doubleheader against Colorado, Miggy went 3-for-8 with two RBI and a run scored, and he's now hitting .319 (15-for-47) with no […]

Eloy Jimenez Estimated To Miss 6-8 Weeks

The Chicago White Sox estimate that outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) will miss six to eight weeks. The White Sox will place Jimenez on the 10-day injured list on Sunday after he was diagnosed with a right hamstring strain on Saturday. He'll undergo further evaluations when the team returns home on Monday. It's another tough blow […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Reaches Base Five Times Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) went 2-for-3 with a run scored, an RBI and three walks for Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday. The 24-year-old superstar had two hits, a walk and his second stolen base on Friday and is 5-for-12 on his rehab assignment for Gwinnett so far. "Looking at some of the video, […]

J.D. Martinez Not Playing In Series Finale

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez (groin) remains out of the starting lineup for the series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Martinez left the game against the Toronto Blue Jays last Wednesday early with left groin tightness and hasn't played since. The 34-year-old slugger was reportedly available to pinch hit on […]

Brandon Lowe Sitting On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe is not in the starting lineup against a left-handed pitcher on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox. Lowe doubled and walked in the extra-inning win over the Red Sox on Saturday, but although he has three home runs and eight RBI on the young season, he's hitting just […]

Hunter Renfroe Swats Second Homer On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Hunter Renfroe went 3-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. He took Cristopher Sanchez deep in the sixth inning for his second long ball of the season. The 30-year-old is starting to heat up and has now gone […]

Javier Baez Activated From 10-Day IL, Starting Sunday

The Detroit Tigers reinstated infielder Javier Baez (thumb) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He is batting third and will handle shortstop duties for Sunday's contest. The 29-year-old missed the 10-day minimum due to a sore right thumb. Before landing on the injured list, the former Chicago Cub […]

Jorge Mateo Leads The Majors With Six Steals

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Jorge Mateo is slashing .229/.288/.271 with no home runs, three RBI, three runs scored, and league-leading six stolen bases over 14 games in 2022. He continues to be a threat on the base paths and has swiped three bags in back-to-back contests. However, the 26-year-old hasn't shown patience at the plate and […]

Week 3 MLB Injury News and Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Ronald Acuna, Eloy Jimenez, Luke Voit, Andrew Heaney, Alex Cobb

We are coming to the end of April, and May is just around the corner. Injuries are beginning to pile up for some teams and sometimes it could be hard keeping up with all of the fantasy-relevant injuries. I will continue to highlight players on the IL with their hopeful return timeframe and the next […]

Nick Lodolo (SP, CIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of leagues (Yahoo)/6% of leagues (ESPN) ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Reds fans have pinned their hopes on a somewhat-distant future, because they pretty much have to. While Hunter Greene quickly stole the spotlight with his extraterrestrial velocity and the combo of Jonathan India and Tyler Stephenson make […]

Starts & Sits for Week 2 - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball

And just like that, we're on to Week Two! We're fully back into the swing of the fantasy baseball season, and we expect to start seeing some more full-pitch counts very soon. For those who are not familiar, RotoBaller puts out a weekly grid of starting pitcher matchups and "start or sit" recommendations. I (Jon […]

Are These Early Slumps Worth Worrying About? Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts, Cedric Mullins and more

We are less than two weeks into the season, and full panic mode is setting in for many fantasy players. It should not, but it is. Some of our draft picks perform poorly, and we always wonder what to do. It is even worse when watching some of our top draft picks struggle. So, what […]

Breakout Hitters to Watch for Fantasy Baseball Week 3

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of my "Breakout Hitters To Watch" series. And just like that, we are on our third version of the weekly breakout hitter watch analysis. For those who are not familiar, I'll be writing this article weekly and it will be published on Thursday mornings. So far, we have identified […]

Pitchers With New Pitches - Should We Care For Fantasy Baseball? Part Two

The new pitch, like the shiny new toy, might be exciting on its own, but it also needs to be a complement to what a pitcher already has. Much like a toy that's the exact same as a toy we already have makes us forget the older toy. So instead of just celebrating that some […]

Sean Reid-Foley Exits Saturday's Game Early

New York Mets pitcher Sean Reid-Foley (leg) exited Saturday's loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks early with leg cramps. He allowed two hits and two walks while striking out one over 2 2/3 scoreless innings before leaving. This season, the 31-year-old has pitched primarily out of the bullpen, posting a 4.91 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and six […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/24/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 4/24/2022 Main Slate at 1:00 pm Eastern Time. The lineup will range from some elite players to mid-priced options, and value plays. The main slate is nine-games on DraftKings and FanDuel. You can also read more DFS advice and lineup picks […]

X-Rays Negative On Salvador Perez's Hand

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (had) underwent X-rays after leaving Saturday's loss to the Seattle Mariners early after being hit in the hand by a pitch. Royals manager Mike Matheny said, "x-rays came back negative on Perez's hand." He exited Saturday's game early after being hit by a pitch. The 31-year-old went 1-for-2 with […]

Joe Barlow "Officially" Named Rangers Closer

Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward officially called right-hander Joe Barlow his "closer." Barlow wasn't available on Saturday after pitching Thursday and Friday. Matt Bush entered the ninth inning to protect a 2-0 lead and notched his first save in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Athletics. It was the Rangers' first save chance in 13 games. […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for April 24th, 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 April 24th, 2022. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Tanner Scott Scoops Up Save For Marlins

Miami Marlins reliever Tanner Scott notched his first save of the season on Saturday as his club defeated the Braves 9-7. The left-hander faced the top of the order in the ninth and retired them all on 11 pitches, picking up one strikeout in the process. With Anthony Bender struggling so far in the closing […]

Yu Darvish Denied Win In Sharp Outing

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish was excellent on Saturday, tossing six frames of shutout baseball in the team's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Dodgers. The veteran surrendered just one hit and three walks while striking out seven batters as he left with a 2-0 lead before it was blown in the eighth, forcing […]