Eloy Jimenez Riding Eight-Game Hitting Streak

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez hasn't skipped a beat since returning to the field in late July. He's now played in 19 total games and he's slashed .315/.338/.644 with six home runs, 22 RBI and 10 runs. He's currently in the midst of an eight-game hitting streak that's included four multi-hit efforts. He's shown […]

Jonathan Schoop Tallies Three Hits On Thursday

Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop helped the team put together a strong offensive performance on Thursday, but it wasn't enough as the team fell 13-10 to the Los Angeles Angels. He went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in the game. Schoop has managed just one home run since July […]

Nicky Lopez Breaks Through With His First Home Run

It only took 109 games, but Nicky Lopez has finally lifted a ball over the fences. The Kansas City Royals shortstop went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in the team's 6-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday. Lopez has had a solid year overall. Through his 109 games on the year, he's […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 21 Waiver Wire

Since we last spoke, Closers and Saves Report readers, a former relief pitcher threw a no-hitter in his first major league start. That was pretty cool. Bullpens did things too. Closers came back from injuries, new committees formed, old committees closed as one guy took over, and so on. But that no-hitter though... We also […]

Mike Minor Goes 5 1/3 Innings In Thursday's Loss

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Mike Minor had a decent outing in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Houston Astros. He pitched 5 1/3 innings and allowed seven hits, no walks and three earned runs while striking out four. He was left with a no decision in the game. Through 25 starts on the year, Minor […]

Miguel Cabrera Drives In Four Runs In Thursday's Game

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera may not have hit his 500th career home run in Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Angels, but he had a solid day at the plate nonetheless. Cabrera went 2-for-4 with a double and four RBI in the game. It was just his second multi-RBI game of the month […]

Jeimer Candelario Goes 3-For-5 In Loss To Angels

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario had a big day at the plate in the team's 13-10 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday. He went 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and three runs. The home run was his 10th of the year. Candelario has been swinging a hot bat in August. […]

Matt Manning Allows Two Runs Against Angels

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning pitched 4 2/3 innings and allowed five hits, four walks and two earned runs in Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The four walks were a season-high and he also matched a season-high by striking out four batters. Through 11 starts on the year, Manning is 3-5 with […]

Top 10 Prospects Rankings - AL East Teams

Recently at RotoBaller, we began rolling out our Top 10 fantasy baseball prospects lists for every organization in baseball. We began with a look at the NL West/AL West clubs, which were followed by rankings for the NL Central/AL Central teams. We reviewed the NL East clubs on Wednesday and finish up our rankings bonanza […]

Bubba's DraftKings DFS Breakdown - Daily MLB Quick Hits (8/20)

Welcome back to another edition of MLB DFS Quick Hits. Today we have a 14 game main slate to preview. Bubba (@bdentrek) will go over weather, totals, plays, and more to get your MLB DFS lineups ready. Be sure to subscribe to the MLB DFS Quick Hits, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe […]

Fantasy Baseball with Josh St. Marie - Benched with Bubba EP 395

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Josh St. Marie (@UTStreamer) of SP Streamer. The guys will go over some recent fantasy baseball news, go over some players that may be of interest for the end of the season, and much more. Be sure to subscribe to the Benched With Bubba Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like […]

Live Chat Fantasy Baseball Q&A @ 12PM - Lineups Advice

It's officially baseball season... do you know who to start? RotoBaller's Doug Goldring (@DougGoldring) will be hosting a live Q&A chat session on Friday August 20th at 12:00 pm noon ET. Come join in on the fun and get your fantasy baseball questions answered, or just stick around for some MLB talk! All throughout the MLB […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for August 20th, 2021

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 August 20th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Luis Castillo Shuts Down Marlins On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo turned in a gem in a 6-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Castillo allowed one run over seven innings of work while striking out seven and walking one. His only run allowed came on a Jorge Alfaro single in the fourth inning. Castillo got off to a poor […]

Joey Votto Hits Three-Run Homer In Win Over Miami

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in a 6-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Votto broke open the game with his three-run shot in the fourth inning, giving the Reds a lead that they would not relinquish. The veteran infielder is enjoying a bounce-back season, hitting .281 […]

Byron Buxton Will Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (finger) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul on Friday. He participated in live batting practice on Thursday and was cleared to start a rehab assignment. The 27-year-old slashed .369/.409/.767 with 10 home runs, 19 RBI, 21 runs scored, and five stolen bases over 110 plate appearances before […]

Pablo Lopez Throws Another Bullpen Session Thursday

Miami Marlins pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Thursday. He completed a 35-pitch bullpen session last week. The 25-year-old has been sidelined since mid-July with a shoulder strain. Lopez is trending in the right direction and could begin a rehab assignment soon. The right-hander owns a 3.03 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and 111 […]

Dylan Carlson Could Return Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (wrist) could be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. He has been sidelined since last week with a right wrist sprain. This is excellent news for Carlson and his fantasy managers as they could have back in their lineups as soon […]

Trevor Bauer Has Leave Extended Through August 27

The MLB and MLBPA have extended Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer's leave through August 27. He's been on paid leave since July 2 as the MLB and MLBPA continue to investigate sexual assault allegations against him. This is the fifth time the Dodgers right-hander has had his date move as there appears to be […]

Tony Gonsolin Throws Pen Session Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (shoulder) threw about 25 pitches on Thursday. The 27-year-old has been out for a few weeks with right shoulder soreness, so at least he is moving in the right direction. Skipper Dave Roberts was pleased with the outcome of the recent session, reporting that all of Gonsolin's throws […]

Shane McClanahan Fans Eight In Thursday’s Win

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan (8-4) allowed one earned run on five hits and one walk while striking out eight during Thursday's 7-2 win over the Orioles. He earned his eighth win of the season. The southpaw limited the Orioles to one run on five hits while fanning eight to earn his eighth win […]

Clayton Kershaw Plays Catch Again On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (forearm) played catch again on Thursday. This was his third-straight day throwing, doing so from 90-feet away, which is yet another step in the right direction for the southpaw. Kershaw has been working his way back from forearm inflammation since going down at the beginning of July. However, […]

Brandon Lowe Launches His 29th Homer On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double, a walk, and an additional run scored during Thursday's 7-2 win over the Orioles. He blasted a two-run shot off Jorge Lopez in the second inning to extend the Rays lead 4-0. It was his 29th long ball of the […]

Francisco Lindor May Return During Upcoming Homestand

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (oblique) could return on Tuesday. Skipper Luis Rojas indicated that while a rehab assignment is still a possibility, Lindor could be back as early as the team's upcoming homestand against the San Francisco Giants. Since mid-July, the 27-year-old has been out because of a Grade 2 oblique strain, so […]

James McCann Not Starting On Thursday

New York Mets catcher James McCann (back) isn't starting on Thursday against the Dodgers, although there is a slight chance he could be available in some capacity, according to manager Luis Rojas. McCann continues to deal with back spasms, and while the team is hoping he avoids a trip to the injured list, it remains […]

Twins Select Contracts of Andrew Albers, Kyle Barraclough

The Minnesota Twins selected the contracts of pitchers Andrew Albers and Kyle Barraclough from Triple-A on Thursday, the team announced in a press release. These were the corresponding moves to the placement of Lewis Thorpe on the 10-day injured list and the optioning of Edgar Garcia to Triple-A. Albers has not pitched in the majors […]

Lewis Thorpe Placed On IL With Shoulder Impingement

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Lewis Thorpe (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left shoulder impingement, the team announced in a press release. Thorpe had been recalled to the team prior to Wednesday's game and got the start against Cleveland, but exited in the second inning after experiencing pain in […]

Rough Seventh Inning Dooms Zack Wheeler In Loss To Arizona

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler was cruising on Thursday afternoon at the Diamondbacks, but got roughed up in the seventh inning to spoil a good day of pitching. Through six innings, the NL Cy Young candidate had allowed only one run on two hits. Wheeler's pitch count was under control so he was allowed […]

Mookie Betts To Play In Simulated Game Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) will play in a simulated game on Sunday, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Betts has been sidelined for over a week now as he continues to deal with a bone spur on his hip that has caused him issues all season long. Plunkett reports […]

Lou Trivino Logs 20th Save Thursday Versus White Sox

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino allowed an unearned run, but was able to nail down his 20th save of the season Thursday at the White Sox. Tasked with protecting a two-run lead, Trivino allowed a leadoff single before retiring the next two batters. That hit would come around to score on a throwing error […]