Robinson Chirinos Clears Concussion Protocol

Baltimore Orioles catcher Robinson Chirinos (head) passed the league's concussion protocol and will avoid a stint on the injured list after taking a pitch off the left side of his face/shoulder on Wednesday. Manager Brandon Hyde said that Chirinos should be back in the lineup this weekend against the Los Angeles Angels. "That was a […]

Jorge Alcala Shut Down From Throwing

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jorge Alcala (elbow) has been shut down from throwing in Boston because he felt something that didn't feel quite right in his arm. "We're going to let him reset to zero before we try to build him back up again," manager Rocco Baldelli said. Alcala made two relief appearances for the […]

Cory Abbott Acquired By Giants

The San Francisco Giants acquired right-hander Cory Abbott from the Chicago Cubs on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations, according to sources. The Cubs had designated Abbott for assignment on Saturday, but he will now continue his career with San Francisco. The 26-year-old will likely start his Giants career with Triple-A Sacramento after allowing three […]

Alex Cora Tests Positive For COVID-19

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora tested positive for COVID-19 and is not managing on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Bench coach Will Venable will serve as the acting skipper for the BoSox on Thursday and will continue to do so over the weekend against the Tampa Bay Rays. Cora is fully vaccinated and […]

A's Put Stephen Vogt On Injured List

The Oakland Athletics placed veteran catcher Stephen Vogt (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday and reinstated catcher Austin Allen from the COVID-19 list in a corresponding move. The A's also designated Miguel Romero for assignment and removed the substitute player designation from Christian Bethancourt. Vogt is dealing with a Grade 2 sprain in […]

Ramon Laureano In Line To Return When Eligible

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano has been participating in extended spring training and will soon start playing in minor league games. He is in line to return as soon as he's eligible, which right now is on May 8 when the A's face the Minnesota Twins. The 27-year-old has been serving a suspension to begin […]

Daulton Varsho Not In The Lineup Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher/outfielder Daulton Varsho is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Washington Nationals. It will be just Varsho's second game on the bench this season. The 25-year-old catcher/outfielder is hitting just .184 in his first 12 games through 47 plate appearances, but he homered on Tuesday and Wednesday and has three […]

Steven Duggar Exits With Injury Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Steven Duggar (oblique) exited the game early on Thursday against the New York Mets with a left oblique injury, according to the team. Duggar appeared to grab at his left side after taking a swing against right-hander Carlos Carrasco. Mauricio Dubon entered in place of Duggar and could see more playing […]

Josh Bell's MRI Comes Back Clean

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell's (knee) MRI exam came back clean on Thursday, according to manager Dave Martinez. Bell will go through pre-game drills before the team decides if he can play on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Zach Davies. The 29-year-old was removed from the game early on Wednesday when he […]

Zack Collins Hitting Cleanup For Toronto

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Zack Collins is doing the catching and is hitting cleanup on Thursday against Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck. It will be the first time that Collins has hit cleanup in the major leagues, but he'll get the nod there on Thursday after a hot start to his season. The 27-year-old […]

Garrett Whitlock Likely To Start Saturday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said there's a good chance that right-hander Garrett Whitlock will start on Saturday on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays. Tanner Houck will likely pitch after left-hander Rich Hill on Sunday in the series finale. Whitlock has worked exclusively out of the bullpen as a reliever so far […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Dropped To Seventh In Lineup

Kansas City Royals third baseman Bobby Witt Jr. has been dropped to seventh in the lineup on Thursday against Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan. Before Thursday, the shortstop prospect hadn't hit lower than third in KC's batting order, but Witt just hasn't gotten off to a great start in his rookie season. He's gone just […]

Byron Buxton Back In Action Against Royals

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday, serving as the designated hitter and hitting leadoff against Kansas City Royals right-hander Zack Greinke. Buxton left last Friday's game with a knee injury, but he didn't suffer any structural damage and avoided a trip to the injured list. Injuries have […]

George Springer Out On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (forearm) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. Springer was hit by a pitch on Wednesday, but X-rays came back negative and he's just dealing with a bruised arm. The 32-year-old will take the day off on Thursday, but there's a good chance […]

Trevor Story Leading Off, J.D. Martinez Out Thursday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (head) is playing second base and leading off for the Red Sox on Thursday against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman. Story was hit in the head by a pitch on Wednesday, but he passed the league's concussion protocol and will hit leadoff for the first time with […]

Eloy Jimenez Back In The Lineup Against Guardians

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (ankle, foot) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday, serving as the designated hitter and batting sixth against Cleveland Guardians right-hander Zach Plesac. Jimenez thankfully didn't need to go on the injured list due to his ankle issue, and fantasy managers can get him back into their lineups […]

Mookie Betts Scores Twice In Wednesday's Win

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts helped lead the team to a 5-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. He went 1-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored in the game. The 29-year-old is off to a slow start to the 2022 season. Through 11 games, he's slashing just .178/.288/.222. He has yet […]

Rafael Devers Scores Only Red Sox Run On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers went 1-for-5 with a double and a run scored in the team's 6-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. Through 12 games on the year, the 25-year-old is slashing .308/.321/.500 with two home runs, seven RBI and nine runs. He has a .337 xBA that ranks […]

Luis Robert Hitless Over His Last Five Games

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert has been slumping at the plate over the last week. Across his last five games, he's gone 0-for-20 with no walks, four strikeouts and a stolen base. The 24-year-old looked good out of the gate this year, starting the year off with a five-game hitting streak that included two […]

Adley Rutschman Could Return Soon

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman (triceps) is due to return to game action very soon, according to Orioles general manager Mike Elias. According to Elias, Rutschman's rehab at extended spring training in Florida is going smoothly. Rutschman, the Orioles' top prospect and the second-ranked MLB prospect per MLB Pipeline, should only be with Triple-A […]

Anthony Volpe Hits Second Homer Of Season Wednesday

New York Yankees shortstop prospect Anthony Volpe hit his second homer of the season on Wednesday for Double-A Somerset. Volpe, the top prospect in the Yankees' organization and eighth-ranked MLB prospect per MLB Pipeline, is off to a slow start in 2022. He is slashing just .154/.261/.359 with two homers, seven RBI, and eight runs […]

Jose Berrios Earns His First Win On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios had his best start of the young season on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox. He pitched six innings and allowed eight hits, one walk and one earned run while striking out six. It was his first quality start and he also earned his first win for his […]

Logan Gilbert Throws 6 2/3 Scoreless Innings On Wednesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert notched his first quality start of the year on Wednesday. Facing the Texas Rangers, he pitched 6 2/3 innings and allowed six hits, no walks and no runs while striking out four. The 24-year-old earned the win to improve to 2-0 on the year. Gilbert is off to a […]

Ryan Pressly Expected Back When First Eligible

Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly (knee) is progressing well from the right knee inflammation that sent him to the injured list on April 16. His move to the injured list was retroactive to April 14, and all indications from the Astros are that he should be able to return when first eligible on April 24. […]

Mike Clevinger Still Working Up His Pitch Count

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (knee) threw three innings in a rehab outing at Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday. He also tossed several more pitches in the bullpen afterwards to get his pitch count up to 60. He is nearing a return to the mound for the Padres, but the team wants him […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/21/22)

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! We had ourselves a decent day Sunday, again finishing 1-1. A bit frustrating to finish with these 1-1 days with plays in the article, but we just have to take it to the chin. The entire RotoBaller team has been working around the clock to make sure we can get you guys […]

Blake Snell To Throw Live Batting Practice Saturday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell (groin) is set to throw a live batting practice on Saturday. The 29-year-old, who is currently on the injured list due to left adductor tightness, previously through a bullpen session on Tuesday. Snell isn't expected to be out for too long, but the team hasn't given a specific […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/21/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/21/22 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 […]

Bullpen Report: Speculating on the Red Sox, Twins, Giants, and More

While many early-season trends in baseball can be dismissed as hot or cold starts, bullpens are the one thing you should always pay close attention to and get actionable information. So much of what makes relievers valuable in fantasy is the usage and opportunities they receive. This year, perhaps more than ever, there were more […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for April 21st, 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 21st, 2022. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]