Shane Bieber Strikes Out 10 In Just Five Innings

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber didn't go deep into Friday's game, but he made the best of the innings he worked. He ended up pitching five innings, allowing just one run on four hits while striking out 10. He walked four and threw 111 pitches. All the strikeouts and the four walks bloated his […]

Anthony DeSclafani Chased Early In Friday Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani struggled in a 6-5 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. DeSclafani lasted just 3 2/3 innings while giving up four runs on five hits and three walks. He struck out just two batters in the outing but his offense got him off the hook, resulting in a no-decision. DeSclafani […]

Shohei Ohtani Returns, Kole Calhoun Out Versus Lefty

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (finger) is back as the designated hitter on Friday and is batting third against Rangers left-handed starting pitcher Drew Smyly. Outfielder Kole Calhoun will take a seat against the lefty, with Brian Goodwin in right field and batting ninth. Ohtani was hit by a pitch in the finger […]

Yasiel Puig Homers, Drives In Three In Win

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in a 6-5 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Puig had an RBI single and a two-run homer in the win. The veteran outfielder is hitting .213 with eight homers, 18 runs, 28 RBI, and seven steals on the year. He […]

Nathan Eovaldi To Throw Bullpen Saturday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) will throw another bullpen session on Saturday. Eovaldi threw a 35-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday and is starting to ramp back up for a potential return in the middle of next month. The hard-throwing right-hander wasn't nearly effective in his first four starts to begin the year […]

Brock Holt Could Return This Weekend

Boston Red Sox infielder Brock Holt (shoulder) will play shortstop for Double-A Portland on Friday and could rejoin the team in Houston this weekend. Holt had just one hit in his 16 at-bats for the BoSox before his injury and he hasn't played since April 5. With Michael Chavis running away with the second base […]

Justin Upton Cleared For Batting Practice

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (toe) can now run on 100 percent of his weight and has been cleared for batting practice on the field and some outfield drills. Upton has been out all year due to turf toe, but he has cleared a big hurdle and is on track to make his season […]

Andrew Heaney To Make Season Debut Sunday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (elbow) will come off the injured list and make his season debut on Sunday against the Rangers, according to manager Brad Ausmus. When he's right, the 27-year-old left-hander can be the ace of the staff after he posted a 4.15 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 9.0 K/9 in 180 […]

Joey Votto Doubles, Scores Twice

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs in a 6-5 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Votto also walked once in the win. The veteran first baseman is off to a sluggish start this season, hitting just .215 with a .668 OPS, four homers, eight doubles, 24 […]

Khris Davis Shut Down For Five Days

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis (hip, oblique) will be shut down from swinging for five days. Davis was placed on the injured list on Friday, but it seems likely that he'll need more than 10 days to recover from an injury that has been bothering him since May 5. He is hitting .248 (39-for-157) with […]

Dan Straily Removed From Rotation

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dan Straily has been removed from the starting rotation and will be available in relief starting on Saturday. Manager Brandon Hyde is hoping that Straily can perform better in short spurts, and there's a chance he can work his way back into the rotation. The 30-year-old has been the least effective […]

Chris Davis Gets Off Day in Colorado

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The O's are in an NL park, so they won't have a designated hitter in this contest. Trey Mancini will bat third and play first base versus righty Jeff Hoffman. Mancini is a fantastic DFS […]

Odubel Herrera is Losing Playing Time

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera has seen the bench quite a bit lately, and is sitting out once again on Friday. The red-hot Scott Kingery recently returned from the injured list and has taken over for Herrera in center field on multiple occasions. Herrera is hitting .218 this season and can't seem to find his […]

Christian Vazquez Gets A Rest Day

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Houston Astros. Vazquez has been off to a surprisingly great start to the season, so this is just a routine day off. Sandy Leon will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth against lefty Wade […]

Royals-Yankees Postponed Friday

The game between the Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees has been postponed on Friday due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Saturday, May 25. Royals starter Jakob Junis and Yankees starter Chad Green will likely start one of the two games on Saturday. Make […]

Mitch Moreland is Out Versus Lefty

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Houston Astros. This is a routine day off for Moreland as he normally sits out against left-handed starters. Steve Pearce will draw the start at first base and bat fifth against Wade Miley. Pearce is hitting .171 […]

Nick Pivetta Could Start Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Nick Pivetta could return to the Majors as early as Tuesday according to Philly.com. Pivetta has been in Triple-A since April 16 after starting the season with an 8.35 ERA in his first four starts of the season. Pivetta has been good since his demotion pitching to a 3.41 ERA with […]

Adeiny Hechavarria Could See Extended Playing Time

New York Mets infielder Adeiny Hechavarria is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Robinson Cano (quad) and Jeff McNeil (hamstring) are both on the 10-day injured list, so the Mets are lacking depth at second base. Hechavarria is going to start just about every game until the Mets get […]

Lourdes Gurriel Recalled on Friday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder/outfielder Lourdes Gurriel has been recalled from Triple-A on Friday. Gurriel struggled to start the season and was optioned to the minors about a month ago. He'll serve as a utility player for the Jays and hopefully can get his bat back on track. Gurriel will bat seventh and play left field versus […]

Jeff Hoffman Starting on Friday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman has been recalled and is drawing the start against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. Hoffman has a chance to take a rotation spot in Colorado if he pitches well. However, he owns a 7.57 ERA in Triple-A this season. Hoffman can be avoided in fantasy leagues right now, even […]

Charlie Blackmon Not In Lineup Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (calf) is not in the starting lineup on Friday after fouling a ball off his calf on Thursday. It has the potential to be a lingering issue, so don't be surprised if Blackmon has to sit out again this weekend or even go on the injured list. Raimel Tapia is […]

Chad Pinder Hitting Second Against Lefty

Oakland Athletics outfielder Chad Pinder is starting in left field and is hitting second on Friday night against Mariners left-handed starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc. With Khris Davis (hip, oblique) officially landing on the injured list on Friday, both Pinder and Mark Canha should see more playing time in the short term. They both have power […]

Jay Bruce Out, Omar Narvaez Returns On Friday

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce is out of the starting lineup on Friday. Catcher Omar Narvaez (knee) is back in the lineup after taking a foul ball off his knee on Wednesday. He'll hit cleanup against A's starting pitcher Daniel Mengden. With Bruce out, Daniel Vogelbach and Edwin Encarnacion, hitting second and third respectively, […]

Michael Wacha Moving To Bullpen

The St. Louis Cardinals are moving starting pitcher Michael Wacha to the bullpen for the foreseeable future. He'll be available in relief on Saturday. A pitcher from outside the current roster will join the team on May 29. Wacha just hasn't been any good in his nine starts, going 3-2 with a 5.59 ERA, 1.69 […]

Buster Posey, Brandon Belt, Brandon Crawford All Out

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey, first baseman Brandon Belt and shortstop Brandon Crawford (eye) are all out of the starting lineup on Friday against Diamondbacks left-handed starting pitcher Robbie Ray. Stephen Vogt is catching and hitting eighth, Tyler Austin is at first and batting third and Donovan Solano is at the 6 and hitting […]

David Peralta Placed On Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed outfielder David Peralta (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with right AC joint inflammation and recalled outfielder Tim Locastro and infielder Kevin Cron from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. It's a shame for Peralta owners, as he was hitting .309/.357/.524 with seven homers, 28 runs and 30 RBI […]

Mets Add Matt Kemp Friday

The New York Mets signed free-agent outfielder Matt Kemp to a minor league deal on Friday, according to sources. The Mets are desperate in their outfield and are starting J.D. Davis, Carlos Gomez and Rajai Davis on Friday with both Michael Conforto (concussion) and Brandon Nimmo (neck) on the injured list and Yoenis Cespedes (ankle) […]

Ryan Carpenter To Start Saturday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Ryan Carpenter will be called up to start on Saturday against the Mets, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Even in a juicy matchup against the banged-up Mets this weekend, the left-handed Carpenter is a poor streaming candidate in deeper leagues. The 28-year-old has a 13.00 ERA, 2.22 WHIP and seven K's in […]

Free Agent Frenzy for Week 9: After Hours with RotoBaller Radio

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - Monday through Friday from 6-7 am ET, 1-2 pm ET, and Saturdays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also find new […]

Khris Davis Officially Goes On Injured List

The Oakland Athletics officially placed outfielder Khris Davis (hip, oblique) on the 10-day injured list with a left hip/oblique contusion on Friday and recalled outfielder Skye Bolt from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. The move is retroactive to May 22. Davis just hasn't been right since initially suffering the hip injury on May […]