Anthony Rendon Goes Yard on Friday

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon had another productive day at the plate on Friday night against the Chicago Cubs. Rendon went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored. The home run came off Cubs starter Cole Hamels and it was the seventh of the season for the third baseman. Rendon […]

Max Scherzer Solid on the Mound Friday

Washington Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer threw another quality start on Friday night against the Chicago Cubs. Scherzer went six innings, allowing three runs on six hits to go along with eight strikeouts. He also walked four. The ace was hit with the loss, however, and his record now sits at a disappointing 2-5 on the […]

Another Rough Outing For Marco Gonzales Friday

Seattle Mariners starter Marco Gonzales wasn’t at his sharpest Friday night versus the Minnesota Twins. He gave up five earned runs in as many innings, allowing two walks while striking out three for his third-straight loss. Gonzales started the year 5-0 but has since struggled for the most part throwing three dud games in his […]

David Peralta Cracks Another Home Run Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta stayed hot on Friday night with another great day at the plate. Peralta went 1-for-3 with a home run, walk and two runs scored in a win over the San Francisco Giants. The veteran outfielder took Giants starter Jeff Samardzija deep in the fourth inning for his seventh home run […]

Merrill Kelly Earns Win on Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly notched his fourth win of the season on Friday night against the San Francisco Giants. Kelly went 5 1/3 innings, allowing no runs on six hits to go along with four strikeouts. The righty got into a jam in the sixth inning, but the bullpen stranded the bases loaded to […]

Peter Alonso Launches Two Home Runs on Friday

New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso had a big night on Friday against the Miami Marlins. Alonso went 2-for-5 with a pair of solo shots in the loss. The two homers were Alonso's 13th and 14th of the season. The rookie first baseman is hitting only .266 after a hot start to the season, […]

Jacob deGrom Hit Hard on Friday

New York Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom was pounded by the Miami Marlins on Friday night in a loss. DeGrom allowed six earned runs on nine hits through five innings of work. He struck out only three. The Marlins were the last opponent one would expect deGrom to struggle with. He had dominated Miami in two […]

Top MLB Betting Picks for Today's Slate (5/18/19)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Saturday May 18th sees a full 15 game slate spread across an afternoon and evening session. There are some interesting games on both slates with the Rockies @ Phillies the headliner this afternoon, and games between the Red Sox and Astros, Brewers and Braves, and Cubs and Nationals likely drawing most national […]

The Waiver Wire Watch List: Week 8

As important as it is to be active on the waiver wire, snagging that next hot bat or pitcher on a roll before anyone else can, let's be honest--there are only so many roster spots. That's why your watch list is just as important as your waiver wire activity, and perhaps even more so. Throughout […]

Fantasy Baseball Rookie Risers/Fallers (Week 7)

Well, the Major League season is already 23% of the way done. Some owners think that they are on their way to victory while others are patiently waiting for things to turn around. Still, while all the victory laps are being taken, the smart owner is looking forward to the rest of the year and […]

Anthony DeSclafani Struggles On Friday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani struggled in a 6-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. DeSclafani allowed four runs in four innings of work while striking out three. The veteran right-hander had trouble keeping the ball in the park as he coughed up three home runs to the Los Angeles hitters. DeSclafani had […]

Martin Perez Allows Just One Run In Win

Minnesota Twins left-hander Martin Perez was excellent in a 7-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Friday. Perez showed no ill effects of the foot contusion that cut his last start short, throwing 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball. The veteran southpaw struck out seven and walked four to improve his record to 6-1 with […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for May 18th, 2019

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 May 18th, 2019. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Xander Bogaerts Has Three Hits On Friday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts went 3-for-4 in the loss to the Astros on Friday. The 26-year-old had three hits on the night, acquiring two singles in addition to smacking a double to left off of Houston starter Gerrit Cole in the bottom of the fourth inning. He has been active over the last […]

Ryan Feierabend Likely To Start Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ryan Feierabend is likely to start on Saturday against the White Sox. The knuckleballer hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2014 with the Rangers but was posting a nice 2.70 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 7.0 K/9 in three starts (16 2/3 innings) for Triple-A Buffalo. You should do your […]

Jonathan Villar Hits Three-Run Home Run Friday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Jonathan Villar looked to end his recent woes at the plate in Friday's 5-1 win over the Indians, going 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, his fifth of the season. His HR made up for the two errors he made as the O's got the win. Despite the blast, Villar has […]

Blue Jays Hopeful Aaron Sanchez Won't Go On Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo is hopeful that starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (finger) won't need a trip to the injured list after leaving his start early on Friday with a blister issue on his right middle finger. Sanchez continues to deal with finger issues that plague both he and his fantasy owners. The 26-year-old […]

Dylan Bundy Pitches Well, Earns Win Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy improved to 2-5 in Friday's 5-1 win over the Indians. Bundy pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing one run (no earned) on three hits and three walks with seven strikeouts. The 26-year-old now owns a 4.66 ERA with 47 strikeouts, 19 walks, and 11 home runs allowed in 46 1/3 […]

Aledmys Diaz Exits Early Against Red Sox

Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz (hamstring) left the game early on Friday against the Boston Red Sox with left hamstring discomfort after sprinting on an infield single in the second inning. Diaz is seeing more playing time on the infield with Jose Altuve (hamstring) currently on the injured list, and he could be joining him […]

Victor Robles Injured Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (wrist) left the game early in the fourth inning on Friday after he was hit on the left forearm/wrist by a pitch from Cole Hamels. However, X-rays came back negative and he was diagnosed with a left wrist contusion. Consider him day-to-day for now, but there's still a good chance […]

Justin Turner Day-To-Day After Leaving Early Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (shin) left the game early on Friday after fouling a ball off his left shin in the third inning, but X-rays came back negative. Manager Dave Roberts said Turner will get the day off on Saturday, with Matt Beaty expected to start at first and Max Muncy at […]

Andrew Heaney To Make Rehab Start Monday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (elbow) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday, according to manager Brad Ausmus. Heaney is hoping to get to 75 pitches in that outing, and it could be the last one before he's activated from the injured list. The left-hander needs to be owned […]

Erik Swanson Demoted To Minors

The Seattle Mariners optioned starting pitcher Erik Swanson to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday. Relievers Matt Festa and Ryan Garton were also brought up from Tacoma, while reliever Zac Rosscup was designated for assignment. Swanson, the team's No. 9 prospect, struggled mightily in his last two outings and allowed eight runs on four home runs on […]

Bryan Reynolds Hits Two Run Home Run Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-3 win over the Padres. The home run was Reynolds' first since April 30th. Although he continues to receive regular starts, Reynolds' counting stats remain depressed due to the poor Pittsburgh offense. He is not worth an add in mixed leagues.

Joey Bart, Heliot Ramos Improving

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (hand) is progressing from a hand fracture on schedule and could get into an extended spring training game in around 10 days. Outfielder Heliot Ramos (knee) is also improving and could get into extended spring action in the middle of next week. Bart is the team's top prospect and […]

Nelson Cruz Hopes To Return Next Friday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (wrist) is hoping to return from the injured list next Friday, May 24, when he's eligible to return. It's a sore wrist that sent Cruz to the injured list, but the move was more of a precaution with the long season in mind more than anything. The 38-year-old was […]

Jordan Lyles Throws Gem on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jordan Lyles (4-1) picked up the win Friday night, giving up just one run in five hits and one walk while striking out 12 in a 5-3 win over the Padres. Lyles has given one up one in three consecutive starts, lowering his season ERA to 2.09. Lyles is owned is less […]

Taijuan Walker Out Another Six Weeks

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (elbow, shoulder) will be out for another six weeks without throwing. In addition to recovering from Tommy John surgery, Walker is also dealing with a right capsule strain in his right shoulder. If he does make it back in 2019, it won't be until later in the year, and […]

Zack Greinke's MRI Is Clean

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke's (abdomen) MRI exam came back clean, and the team will wait to decide after his bullpen session on Saturday if he'll need to go on the injured list. At worst, it's believed that Greinke would miss no more than two starts. It could be a whole lot worse, so […]

Kenta Maeda To Throw Bullpen Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (thigh) will throw "an aggressive bullpen" Tuesday or Wednesday. Maeda suffered a minor thigh injury on Wednesday night and is expected to miss just one start. The 31-year-old Japanese pitcher has been solid this year, going 5-2 with a 3.51 ERA, 1.19 WHIP […]