Nick Senzel Leading Off Again Saturday

The Cincinnati Reds are keeping their stud outfielder Nick Senzel in the leadoff spot for the fourth consecutive game. The Reds are facing Giants starter Jeff Samardzija Saturday night, and Senzel will look to keep his hot streak going after having three multi-hit games over his last six starts. The 23-year-old has three homers, five […]

Alex Avila Activated From Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks have activated catcher Alex Avila of the injured list prior to Saturday's game versus the Braves. Avila rejoins a crowded catching depth chart with Carson Kelly, Blake Swihart, and John Ryan Murphy, but he should still find some playing time behind the dish and the occasional start at first base. Across six […]

Edwin Jackson Acquired By Blue Jays

Edwin Jackson's carousel of teams continues to spin as the Toronto Blue Jays acquired the right-hander from the A's for cash considerations. Jackson will likely enter the Blue Jays rotation but is nothing more than a look in AL-only formats. He had a decent 2018 with a 3.33 ERA, and 1.22 WHIP in 17 starts […]

Gleyber Torres Back In Lineup After HBP Friday

New York Yankees middle infielder Gleyber Torres is back in the lineup Saturday after he was hit by a pitch on his elbow in Friday's game. He had X-Rays performed on his injury, and it came back "all good." Torres will bat fifth on Saturday against Rays opener Ryne Stanek as he'll look to build […]

Tyler Naquin Scratched From Saturday's Lineup

Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin has been scratched from the lineup prior to Saturday's contest versus the Athletics. Jordan Luplow will replace him in right field batting sixth for the Tribe. Naquin is experiencing tightness in his left calf which doesn't appear to be serious, and he should be considered day-to-day. The 28-year-old has picked […]

Vince Velasquez Placed On IL With Forearm Strain

The Philadelphia Phillies placed starter Vince Velasquez on the IL Saturday with a right forearm strain. The right-hander was enjoying a decent season after a disastrous 2018 campaign currently holding a 3.86 ERA, 1.35 WHIP with a 1-2 record on the year. His control remains an issue and has limited him all season from going […]

Fantasy Baseball Free Agent Frenzy: 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. You can also find new weekly shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, SoundCloud and on iTunes […]

Travis D'Arnaud Hitting Fifth In Rays Debut

After getting acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers yesterday, Travis D'Arnaud is making his Tampa Bay Rays debut on Saturday batting out of the fifth spot and starting at catcher. A disappointing career has led him to his third team of the season as he'll fill in for Mike Zunino who was recently placed on […]

Andrelton Simmons Receives Day Off Saturday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons is out of the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Baltimore Orioles. He's enjoying a tremendous season batting primarily out of the cleanup spot slashing .308/.325/.442 on the year. Simmons' 21 RBI and 18 runs on the campaign are well worth the late-round investment owners made, and he could […]

Francisco Mejia Placed On 10-Day IL

The Padres have placed catcher Francisco Mejía on the 10-day IL with a left knee sprain and recalled C Austin Allen from Triple-A El Paso. Austin Hedges should get most of the starts in Mejía's absence. While Hedges has been the better hitting of the two with a .157/.231/.313 slash line, both have been terrible […]

Aaron Altherr Claimed By Giants

Aaron Altherr has been claimed by the Giants a week after being DFA'd by the Phillies. He has struggled over the past two seasons. However, he is only two years removed from a season where he put up 19 home runs with the Phillies. He is out of options so the Giants have claimed him […]

Cody Anderson Optioned To AAA

Cody Anderson's return to the Majors was short-lived as he has been optioned back to Norfolk after another bad start in Oakland Friday night. It shouldn't come as much of a surprise, as he boasts a 9.35 ERA in five appearances this season. It is yet another setback for Anderson, who missed the last two […]

Madison Bumgarner Reveals No-Trade List

Madison Bumgarner, who has a limited no-trade clause that allows him to choose eight teams where he can't be traded, has revealed his no-trade list. Those teams are the Braves, Red Sox, Cubs, Astros, Brewers, Yankees, Phillies and Cardinals. The list indicates that he has no interest in being traded since these are the contending […]

Austin Meadows Hits Homer In Return From Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run Friday in his return from a stint on the injured list due to a thumb injury. If fantasy managers were worried about him continuing his hot start, they shouldn’t be any longer. Meadows has rewarded his fantasy managers with a .359 batting […]

Ryan Braun Scratched on Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (hamstring) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Saturday. Braun is dealing with some left leg soreness, so he'll sit out this matchup versus the Chicago Cubs. Ben Gamel will replace him in left field and bat third versus lefty Cole Hamels. Gamel won't be a reliable fantasy option […]

Mitch Moreland Leads Red Sox In Homers

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland hit his 11th home run Friday night against the Mariners. It was a three-run shot for Moreland as his power leads the Red Sox near mid-May. Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez may have something to say about that soon, but for now Moreland is producing what they haven’t. […]

Blaine Hardy Activated on Saturday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Blaine Hardy (forearm) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Hardy missed nearly three weeks due to a left forearm strain. He was struggling out of the bullpen this season, but hopefully he can turn it around. Hardy pitched well out of the bullpen and rotation last season, but […]

Rafael Devers Drives In Four

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, one run scored, and four RBI against the Mariners Friday night. After hitting no home runs in the first few weeks of the season, Devers has hit two in the past two weeks. He’s also hitting for average, as evidenced by […]

David Price Will Throw Bullpen Session on Sunday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Sunday. Price landed on the injured list May 6, but could return as early as next week. He's dealing with elbow tendonitis, so it kind of just depends on how Price is feeling after the bullpen session. He was […]

Addison Russell is Sitting Out on Saturday

Chicago Cubs infielder Addison Russell (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Russell recorded his first hit of the season on Friday, but fantasy owners shouldn't expect too much. Russell isn't a great fantasy option, but is likely going to play two out of every three games. David […]

Big Night For Benintendi

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi went 3-for-5 with solo home run, three runs scored, and one RBI in the Red Sox rout of the Mariners. Benintendi has been a steady producer so far with a slash of .292/.373/.474 with five home runs and three stolen bases. Owners that drafted him should be content, as […]

Marwin Gonzalez is Out Versus Tigers

Minnesota Twins third baseman Marwin Gonzalez (face) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Gonzalez was diagnosed with a facial contusion on Friday. He is currently being listed as day-to-day, so hopefully he doesn't land on the injured list. Ehire Adrianza will play third base and bat ninth versus […]

Byron Buxton is Sitting Out on Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Buxton hasn't been great with the bat this season and is really only worth owning in fantasy leagues because of his speed. Max Kepler will play center field and bat first versus righty Spencer Turnbull on […]

Jeimer Candelario is Out on Saturday

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Candelario fell out of the leadoff spot on Friday and it still didn't help him. He's slashing .200/.302/.285 this season, so maybe some rest will help him. Gordon Beckham will bat first and play third […]

Dee Gordon Won't Play on Saturday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon (wrist) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Shed Long will make his Major League debut on Saturday. He was hitting well in the minors and can play multiple positions, so he should see plenty of action in Seattle. He'll bat ninth […]

Tim Beckham is Sitting Out on Saturday

Seattle Mariners shortstop Tim Beckham (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Beckham hasn't been able to do much with the bat lately, so the Mariners will try something else. J.P. Crawford will draw the start at shortstop and bat second versus righty Rick Porcello. Crawford doesn't […]

Kenta Maeda Pitches Six Scoreless

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda was effective during Friday's win over the Nationals, allowing only one hit in six innings of work before turning over relief duties to Julio Urias, who finished out the game for the save. After taking a loss in four of his last five outings, it was a good […]

Pirates vs Cardinals Has Been Delayed on Saturday

The Pittsburgh Pirates vs the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium has been delayed on Saturday. It's a rainy day in St. Louis, so who knows if this game will actually get played. It was supposed to start at 1:15pm central time, so there is plenty of time for it to be played throughout the […]

Allen Webster Placed on 10-Day Injured List

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Allen Webster (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. He made 12 appearances for the Cubs this season, but was struggling with a 4.91 ERA. He's dealing with radial nerve inflammation, so it's unclear how long he'll be sidelined. Xavier Cedeno (wrist) has been activated off the 10-day injured […]

Tyler Glasnow Goes On Injured List, Out 4-6 Weeks

The Tampa Bay Rays placed starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (forearm) on the injured list with a mild forearm strain on Saturday and recalled infielder Andrew Velazquez from the minors in a corresponding move. Catcher Travis D'Arnaud was also activated and Nick Ciuffo was optioned. While Glasnow's injury is deemed minor, he's still expected to miss […]