Starling Marte Homers In Return

Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Starling Marte (abdomen) made his only hit in six at-bats count, clubbing a two-run home run in the top of the 11th for a come-from-behind, 6-4 victory over Texas on Tuesday. Marte had just been activated from the 10-day injured list earlier in the day. He struck out three times earlier in […]

Martin Prado Collects Two Hits Against Cleveland

Miami Marlins infielder Martin Prado collected two hits and an RBI in the 7-4 loss to the Indians on Tuesday. The 35-year-old has taken advantage of his resurgence in the starting lineup, accumulating eight hits while knocking in six runs over the last 11 games for a Miami team that has had its share of […]

Curtis Granderson Homers Against The Tribe

Miami Marlins outfielder Curtis Granderson went 1-for-3 with a home run, his fourth of the year, in the 7-4 loss to Cleveland on Tuesday. The 38-year-old has been relatively efficient at the plate over his last seven outings, going for four hits that resulted in extra bases while collecting four RBI in the process. He […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out Seven In No-Decision

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo pitched well against the New York Mets in a no-decision on Tuesday. Castillo allowed two runs over 6 2/3 innings of work while striking out seven and walking three. It goes down as another solid start for Castillo, who has a 3-1 record, 1.45 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and 50 strikeouts […]

Jose Peraza Drives In One, Steals A Base

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jose Peraza went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a steal in a 4-3 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday. Peraza made his second consecutive appearance as the team's leadoff man in the win. After a painfully slow start, Peraza has begun to pick it up of late, hitting .350 […]

Will Syndergaard Sit On The Throne Again?

On Saturday night at Citi Field, Noah Syndergaard was not ready for the bright spotlight. It was Game of Thrones Syndergaard Bobblehead Night, and Met fans lined up deep outside the ballpark for their unique souvenir of the hard-throwing fifth-year starter. But as has been the custom so far this year. Syndergaard disappointed. He allowed […]

Jordan Lyles Lasts Just Four Innings On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirate starting pitcher Jordan Lyles made it through four innings, allowing two runs on three hits while striking out five and walking four in a 6-4 win over the Rangers. Including Tuesday, Lyles' previous two starts were less than ideal. However, his fifth start on Tuesday was the first that his command truly suffered, […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for May 1st, 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 1st, 2019. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Jeff McNeil Picks Up Four Hits From Leadoff Spot

The New York Mets offense was ignited by the leadoff hitter Jeff McNeil Tuesday night in a game they won in extras. Starting at second base with Robinson Cano out as he continues to deal with a hand injury, the 27-year-old recorded four hits. In the third, his bunt single resulted in an RBI. McNeil later […]

Jason Vargas Has Positive Outing Tuesday

While he's yet to pitch six innings in a game this season, New York Mets starter Jason Vargas allowed just one run for the third consecutive start Tuesday night. He went 5 1/3 innings, allowing just one run on three hits. While he walked three, he struck out a season-high five. The 36-year-old is progressively […]

CC Sabathia Records Milestone In Defeat

New York Yankees veteran starting pitcher CC Sabathia became the 17th pitcher in major league history to record 3,000 strikeouts Tuesday night in Arizona. The 38-year-old, in the midst of this final season, took the loss on a night when his offense went quiet. Sabathia went 5 1/3 innings, allowing just two runs on five hits […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/1/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a full slate of Major League Baseball games, with seven day games with first pitch between 1:05 p.m. and 4:10 p.m. ET, with one game at 6:40 p.m., and eight games starting at 7:05 p.m. ET. We'll have selections for the 'All Day' contests, so you'll have a wide-array of selections to choose […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/1/19): MLB DFS Lineup

Surprisingly, we have two solid slates on a Wednesday. There are five early games, followed by nine late games. This article will be focusing solely around the nine late games, as there are more than enough options to choose from on that slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy […]

Chris Paddack Keeps Rolling Against Braves

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack collected his second consecutive victory Tuesday, yielding two runs in six innings against the Atlanta Braves. Paddack fanned five and surrendered four hits and a walk. The 23-year-old rookie now sits with a pretty 1.91 ERA, 0.70 WHIP and 9.5 K/9 through six starts. With a 3.9 strikeout-to-walk ratio […]

Carlos Gonzalez Smashes a Three-Run Home Run on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Carlos Gonzalez hit a three-run home run on Tuesday, finishing 1-for-3 with a walk, three RBI, and two runs scored. Gonzalez started the season in the minors, but he's hit .261/.333/.391 since joining the Cleveland lineup. He's shown he still has some pop in his bat, but he'll likely have some cold […]

Franmil Reyes Powers Padres With Two Long Balls

San Diego Padres outfielder Franmil Reyes smashed a pair of homers in Tuesday’s victory against the Atlanta Braves. Reyes added a double and finished the evening 3-for-4 with three RBI. The multi-homer game was Reyes’ second in seven games and he now has eight long balls to go with a .232/.286/.561 slash and 23 runs-plus-RBI. […]

Carlos Santana Has a Fine Day at the Plate on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Carlos Santana had a great day at the plate on Tuesday, going 3-for-5 with a home run and two singles. He drove in two runs and scored two of his own. Santana is now slashing .316/.430/.463 and carried the Cleveland offense for most of April. His hot streak looks like it […]

Brad Hand Saves His Ninth With a Perfect Ninth Inning

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand earned his ninth save on Tuesday, tossing a perfect ninth inning with a strikeout. Hand needed just 12 pitches to mow through a completely unimposing Marlins lineup. Hand lowered his ERA to 1.32 and is one of the best closers in the American League.

Trevor Bauer Earns His Fourth Win With Seven Decent Innings

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer earned his fourth win on Tuesday, tossing seven innings while allowing four runs on four hits and four walks. He struck out 10 Marlins along the way. It was another effectively wild day on the mound for Bauer, who threw 41 balls and 64 strikes. Bauer improved to 4-1 […]

Matt Carpenter Strikes Out Four Times on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter struck out four times on Tuesday, dropping his batting average to .202. He did draw a walk, but his slash line of .202/.328/.356 will be hard to keep at the top of the batting order in St. Louis. Carpenter had a slow start last season before blowing up, so […]

Rick Porcello Tosses Eight Scoreless Innings In Win

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello threw eight scoreless innings of two-hit, eight-strikeout baseball in a 5-1 victory over Oakland on Tuesday. It was a return to form of sorts for the 2016 American League Cy Young winner and was easily his best outing of the season. It was his first start striking out […]

John Gant Earns His Sixth Hold on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher John Gant picked up his sixth hold of the year on Tuesday, tossing 1 1/3 scoreless innings. He allowed just one hit and struck out two. Gant's ERA dropped to 0.90 but peripheral stats show he's been very lucky so far. Those in holds leagues should look to sell high, […]

Adam Wainwright Has Another Strong Start on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright had another good start on Tuesday against the Nationals, winning his third game. He tossed 6 1/3 innings, allowing only two runs on six hits and two walks. He struck out five but did allow two home runs. Wainwright improved to 3-2 and lowered his ERA to 3.73. […]

Vince Velasquez Gives Up Three Earned Runs

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez gave up three earned runs in 3 2/3 innings pitched during Tuesday’s 3-1 loss to the Tigers. Velasquez started the game hot, retiring the first five batters, three of which came on strikeouts. Things quickly unraveled in the third, though, as the 26-year-old righty gave up a two-run homer […]

Fantasy Baseball Five Up: 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 […]

Francisco Cervelli Exits Game With Wrist Injury After HBP

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli was hit on the wrist by a 93 mph sinker from Rangers starting pitcher Adrian Sampson. Cervelli attempted to stay in the game, but after a couple of pitches he retreated to the dugout. Elias Diaz took over catching duties for the Pirates. Cervelli has not provided much fantasy value […]

Mallex Smith Optioned, Braden Bishop Called Up

The Seattle Mariners optioned outfielder Mallex Smith to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday and called up outfielder Braden Bishop in a corresponding move. Smith has eight steals on the season but was hitting .165/.255/.247 in 97 at-bats to begin the year and was recently moved to the bottom of the batting order. If you're in need […]

Giovanny Urshela Won't Play on Tuesday

New York Yankees third baseman Giovanny Urshela (hand) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Urshela left early on Sunday after getting hit on the wrist by a pitch. The X-rays were negative, so Urshela is considered day-to-day as of right now. Tyler Wade will play third base and […]

Mitch Haniger is Back in the Lineup on Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Haniger did not play in Sunday's game due to shoulder soreness. Haniger will play right field and bat leadoff versus lefty Cole Hamels on Tuesday. Fantasy owners can go ahead and plug Haniger back into their […]

Zack Godley Heads to the Bullpen

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zack Godley has been demoted from the starting rotation to the bullpen on Tuesday, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Godley had a 7.58 ERA through six starts this season, so hopefully he'll have better success in the bullpen. Jon Duplantier is expected to take over in the rotation, but nothing has officially […]