Brandon Nimmo Reaches Base Four Times On Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo went 2-for-3 with two runs scored, and two walks in the Mets 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Nimmo has now gone 5-for-8 with a home run, three runs scored, and two walks over his past two games. Prior to this outburst, Nimmo had gone just […]

Javier Baez Returns To Lineup, Reaches Base Three Times

New York Mets shortstop Javier Baez (back) was activated from the injured list on Sunday and went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored, an RBI, and was hit by a pitch in the Mets 7-2 win over the Dodgers. Baez's presence appeared to jump-start what has been a lackluster Mets offense over the past […]

Marcus Stroman Solid In Win Over Dodgers On Sunday

New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman posted another quality start on Sunday, going six strong innings in the Mets 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Stroman allowed just two earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out six. Stroman was able to finally get some run support from the Mets offense […]

Michael Lorenzen Picks Up Save On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen threw a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 3-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Lorenzen worked around a two-out walk to get Lewis Brinson to ground out to end the game, earning his second save in as many days. The closer role in the Cincy bullpen has been […]

Jeff McNeil Could See Playing Time In Left Field

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil went 1-for-3 with an RBI in the Mets 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Following the game, manager Luis Rojas indicated that once Francisco Lindor (oblique) returns from the injured list within the next few days, McNeil will see more time in left field. Rojas […]

Dominic Smith To Potentially Lose Playing Time

Following the New York Mets win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, manager Luis Rojas indicated that once Francisco Lindor (oblique) returns from the injured list within the next few days, Jeff McNeil will see more time in left field. Rojas told reporters that the preference is to play Javier Baez at second base, […]

Mike Moustakas Homers In 3-1 Win

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Mike Moustakas went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in a 3-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Moustakas launched his solo shot off of Miami starter Sandy Alcantara in the fifth inning to give the Reds a two-run lead. The veteran infielder has really struggled this year, hitting .206 with […]

David Price Picks Up Loss On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher David Price struggled in Sunday's loss versus the New York Mets. Price got off to a rocky start with three runs being allowed in the top of the first inning, but he would settle down after that. The veteran would finish with a line of three hits, three runs, two […]

Alec Mills Struggles In Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills got rocked against the Kansas City Royals in Sunday's loss. Mills went four innings and allowed 11 hits, seven runs (six earned), zero walks and struck out five on the afternoon. The right-hander has become a permanent member of the Cubs rotation with the recent subtractions of Trevor Williams […]

Tyler Naquin Stays Hot, Homers Twice In 3-1 Win

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin stayed red-hot at the plate in a 3-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Naquin went 2-for-4 with two solo homers in the win. He hit a leadoff homer and then followed that up with another solo shot in the eighth inning to give the Reds an insurance run. […]

Vladimir Gutierrez Picks Up Ninth Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez spun a gem in a 3-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Gutierrez allowed just one run on three hits over seven innings. He struck out eight and walked one in the start. The only mistake Gutierrez made was an RBI double off the bat of Jesus Sanchez in […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 22

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 22

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22

We have completed another week of MLB action, and we have experienced more injuries, and most teams need more and more replacements. We have around five weeks left in the season, and we are already seeing some teams throw in the towel while others are falling out of the playoff race and may join them […]

Paul Goldschmidt Homers On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt hit a home run and a double in Sunday's win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. "Goldy" went 2-for-4, scoring twice and driving in a run. The home run was his 19th of the season and the RBI on the solo shot gives him 71 on the year. He's hitting […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22

Six weeks remain in the 2021 season. That's a short runway, but it's still a significant chunk of games, both in amount and importance. Most leagues' trade deadlines have already passed as well, leaving the waiver wire as fantasy managers' only recourse to improve their rosters. Most of the players who will be written up […]

Catchers to Stream - Week 22 Waiver Wire

It's your resident catcher advocate here, with my weekly defense for baseball's most maligned position. Instead of giving into easy narratives about the lack of talent at the catcher position and how they're the kickers of fantasy baseball, I'm here to create a place where catchers are celebrated for how they can help our teams. […]

Alex Reyes Saves His 28th Game On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Alex Reyes picked up his 28th save of the season in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Reyes came in to pitch the ninth inning with a three run lead and escaped with a scoreless inning despite giving up two hits among his 13 pitches (10 strikes). Reyes has had […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 22

The year of the no-hitter is back on after Tyler Gilbert's no-no against the Padres last weekend. It was the eighth no-hitter of the year, and the first this season to be thrown by a rookie. And while Gilbert isn't in this week's column, we'll be taking a look at a bunch of rookie pitchers […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 22

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 22 of the MLB season (8/23 through 8/29). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some matchups in order to gain an edge on […]

Adam Wainwright Pitches Well Again On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright was outstanding again on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He tossed eight scoreless innings, allowing just two hits without issuing a walk and striking out nine. The veteran righty earned the win with his strong effort, improving to 12-7 and lowering his ERA to 3.10. 2020 and 2021 […]

Sandy Alcantara Strikes Out 11 On Sunday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara was outstanding in Sunday's start against the Cincinnati Reds. He pitched seven innings, allowing just two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out a career-high 11. Despite the excellent effort, the Marlins ace took his 12th loss, dropping to 7-12 on the season. He's rarely received […]

Eduardo Escobar Exits Sunday With Hamstring Injury

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Eduardo Escobar (hamstring) exited Sunday's game due to right hamstring discomfort, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Escobar grounded out in his final at-bat in the bottom of the seventh inning, and was then replaced on defense in the top of the eighth inning. He's been hitting well over 20 games […]

Mookie Betts Targeting Thursday Return From IL

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) is targeting a return from the injured list on Thursday, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Manager Dave Roberts said that the plan is for Betts to go through a simulated game during the team's off day on Monday, and will repeat activities on Tuesday […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Goes 3-For-5 In Win

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 3-for-5 on Sunday as his club went on to lose to the Tigers 5-3 in extra-innings. He swatted a trio of singles and picked up a clutch two-out RBI in the eighth as he's seen his bat get hot lately with a .387 BA over his past […]

Steven Matz Throws Six Strong Versus Tigers

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz had a strong start versus the Tigers on Sunday, tossing six innings of one-run ball in the team's extra-inning loss. The left-hander surrendered just five hits and no walks with the only run coming off Miguel Cabrera's 500th career home run in the sixth, but he was stuck […]

Bo Bichette Logs Three Hits Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette led the team's offense on Sunday with three base hits as his club was defeated by the Tigers 5-3. He finished the day going 3-for-6 with two singles, a double, and a run scored while batting out of the leadoff for the third day in a row. Bichette has […]

Julio Urias "Trending" Towards Starting Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias (calf) looks to be in line to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Manager Dave Roberts said that Urias is "trending" towards making his next start on Tuesday against the Padres after being sidelined since last Saturday with […]

Reynaldo Lopez Suffers First Loss

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez suffered his first loss of the season on Sunday versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Lopez went four innings and allowed six hits, three runs, zero walks and struck out four on the afternoon. The right-handed has been filling in Carlos Rodon (shoulder), but Rodon is expected to return […]

Mets Hope Francisco Lindor Could Be Activated Tuesday

The New York Mets are hoping that shortstop Francisco Lindor (oblique) could be ready to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, according to Justin Toscano of NorthJersey.com. Lindor has been out since mid-July with a Grade 2 oblique strain after slashing .228/.326/.376 with 11 homers, eight steals, 36 RBI and 49 runs […]