Andrew Toles Still On Restricted List

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andrew Toles reported to the team's spring training complex in Arizona this week, but he remains on the restricted list and off the 40-man roster. Toles never reported to spring training due to personal issues, and the team hasn't commented on the specifics of his absence or given a timetable on […]

Addison Russell Close To Returning

Chicago Cubs infielder Addison Russell made his first start at second base for Triple-A Iowa on Monday. He's currently on a seven-game minor league assignment as he nears the end of his 40-game suspension for violating the league's domestic-abuse policy. The Cubs will likely decide before Friday whether to activate Russell, option him back to […]

Tyson Ross Goes On Paternity List

The Detroit Tigers placed starting pitcher Tyson Ross on the paternity list on Tuesday. Spencer Turnbull will now start on Tuesday against the Phillies, with Daniel Norris going on Wednesday. Ross will miss one to three days while being away from the team. The veteran right-hander is mostly an AL-only asset and he sports a […]

Xander Bogaerts Doubles Twice Monday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts finished with two doubles and two runs batted in during a win over Oakland on Monday. A two-RBI double by Bogaerts in the third was part of a six-run inning for Boston, which ultimately won them the game. Over his past eight games, the 26-year-old has nine hits, including […]

Michael Chavis Continues Hot Start

Boston Red Sox infielder Michael Chavis finished 2-for-4 with three runs batted in in a win over Oakland on Monday. Chavis' two-RBI single in the third was part of Boston's six-run outburst before another run-scoring single in the fifth gave him his second multi-RBI game of his young career. A top prospect in the Boston […]

Tyler Beede Likely To Start Friday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tyler Beede will likely be called up to make the start on Friday against the Reds in place of Derek Holland (finger), who was placed on the injured list. Beede is the team's No. 23 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and is sporting a nice 1.99 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 13.5 […]

Jorge Soler Hammers Seventh Home Run

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler continues to live the Casey At The Bat mentality as he came to the plate four times on Monday, struck out in three of them, and blasted a mammoth home run in the other one. Soler's solo shot came at a critical time as it brought KC back within […]

Brad Keller Struggles Against Tampa

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller put up an ugly outing on Monday as he faced the Rays for the second straight time. Everything went wrong for Keller as he walked three, only struck out one, and surrendered five earned runs in five innings of work. Manager Ned Yost told reporters afterwards that Keller […]

Cal Quantrill Debuting Wednesday Against Braves

Per sources, San Diego Padres rookie pitcher Cal Quantrill will debut Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves. The Padres No. 12 prospect will make a spot start in his first taste of the big leagues to alleviate the innings pressure on the team’s young rotation. Quantrill, a former eighth overall pick, had posted a 4.68 ERA […]

Adalberto Mondesi Hits Fifth Triple

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi drilled his fifth triple of the season on Monday, extending his league lead in the category. Mondesi's two-run triple in the third was the catalyst for getting the Royals on the board, and it gave him a two-triple lead on the his competition, including teammate Whit Merrifield. Mondesi appears […]

Freddy Peralta To Rejoin Rotation This Week

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (shoulder) will rejoin the starting rotation later this week. It's unknown which day he will start or against which team, but Chase Anderson is a candidate to be moved to the bullpen. The 22-year-old Peralta has electrifying stuff at times (11.1 career K/9), but he's also walked 4.4 hitters […]

Garrett Hampson Relegated To The Bench

The Colorado Rockies haven't made a formal announcement, but the writing is on the wall for second baseman Garrett Hampson. Daniel Murphy returned from the injured list on April 24 and since then, Hampson has started one game. His competition at second base, Ryan McMahon, has started four. Hampson was a popular sleeper before the […]

D.J. Johnson Optioned To Triple-A

The Colorado Rockies optioned D.J. Johnson to Triple-A to make room for their returning ace, Kyle Freeland. Johnson has had a horrific first month to the season in the Rockies bullpen, posting a 5.59 ERA on a ridiculous 9/9 K/BB ratio. In a bullpen where just about everyone has struggled, Johnson had started to right […]

Brock Holt Now Dealing With Shoulder Injury

Boston Red Sox infielder Brock Holt is over his scratched cornea, but he's now dealing with a right shoulder issue and is headed back to Boston for tests. It's unclear how much additional time Holt will have to miss. The Red Sox won't be as rushed to bring Holt, Dustin Pedroia and Eduardo Nunez back […]

No Timetable For Ryan Zimmerman

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (foot) said he's been dealing with plantar fasciitis for "a couple weeks" and doesn't have a timetable for a return. However, he doesn't think it's as serious as his 2015 case when he missed seven weeks. Don't be surprised if the 34-year-old veteran takes a while to come back. […]

Kyle Freeland Loses In First Game Back

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland returned from the injured list on Monday, but he was welcomed back in the worst way. Freeland was knocked around for four runs in his first inning back in action, capped off by the first of two home runs by Jesus Aguilar. Freeland settled down after the first and […]

Jordy Mercer To Rejoin Team Tuesday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer, who has been out since April 14 with a right quadriceps strain, is scheduled to finish up his rehab assignment with High-A Lakeland and be activated from the injured list on Tuesday for the opener of the series against the Phillies. Mercer's return should free up a utility role for […]

J.D. Martinez Drives In Two On Monday

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez finished with just one hit but drove in two in a win over Oakland on Monday. It was Martinez's first multi-RBI game since he drove in four on March 31. The 31-year-old had an RBI single in the third before a sacrifice fly drove in another in the […]

Big Second Inning Hurts Eduardo Rodriguez Monday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez lasted just 4 2/3 innings, allowing four earned runs on seven hits while striking out seven and walking two in a 9-4 win over Oakland on Monday. The A’s put up a four-spot in the second after Rodriguez walked the first two batters before surrendering two singles and […]

Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds - Launch Angle (Week 5)

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s pitcher studs and duds article series! Each week we will select an advanced stat, choose two top performers and two underperformers, and analyze what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. The next stat we will use is one that has become immensely popular and important with the advent of […]

Nicholas Castellanos Warming Up As Of Late

Detroit Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos has largely had fantasy owners scratching their heads through the first month of the season, but the veteran slugger finally seems to be warming up and finding his power stroke. Over the last six games, Castellanos has put together a .280/.357/.560 line with two homers, a double and four […]

Casey Mize Throws No-Hitter in Double-A Debut

Detroit Tigers starting pitching prospect Casey Mize made his debut with Double-A Erie on Monday. To say he made a good first impression would be an understatement. The young hurler, who was taken No. 1 overall by the Tigers in last year's draft, fired a no-hitter, with the only base runners being a hit batsman […]

Ender Inciarte Leaves With Hammy Injury

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte exited Monday's game against the San Diego Padres in the third inning with right hamstring tightness. The Braves said the move was precautionary. In Inciarte's absence, expect Johan Camargo to see more playing time in the outfield. Camargo has struggled in limited opportunities so far this season. However, as an […]

Khris Davis Taking Reps In The Outfield

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis has been taking reps in the outfield on the road trip, as he prepares himself to play in left field. The A's will play three games in a National League park against the Pittsburgh Pirates starting on Friday, and manager Bob Melvin wants to keep the powerful stick of […]

Mark Canha Lands On Injured List, Ryan Buchter Recalled

The Oakland Athletics placed first baseman/outfielder Mark Canha (wrist) on the 10-day injured list before Monday's game in Boston due to a sprained right wrist suffered over the weekend. In the corresponding move, the team moved to recall reliever Ryan Buchter from Triple-A Las Vegas. Canha flew to Los Angeles on Monday and he will […]

Defense Lets Down Frankie Montas In Beantown

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas allowed seven runs - one earned - and eight hits with two walks and four strikeouts over 4 1/3 innings in a road loss against the Boston Red Sox on Monday. He wasn't particularly sharp, but his defense let him down, particularly Jurickson Profar, who committed a throwing error […]

Jake Odorizzi Pitches Seven Scoreless Innings

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi spun seven scoreless innings in a 1-0 win over the Houston Astros on Monday. Odorizzi struck out seven and walked one in the win. The victory raises Odorizzi's record to 3-2 with a 3.34 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 30 strikeouts in 29 2/3 innings of work, spanning six starts. The […]

Two More Hits For Cody Bellinger As He Continues To Mash

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger went 2-for-3 with a walk, RBI and a strikeout in Monday's 3-2 road loss against the San Francisco Giants. It's amazing that fantasy owners and DFS players are likely complaining about the night, that's how hot Bellinger has been. He is slashing a ridiculous .434/.508/.906 and he has […]

Tanner Roark Struggles In No-Decision

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tanner Roark struggled in his start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. Roark allowed four runs in 3 2/3 innings of work while striking out three and walking four batters. He wound up escaping with a no-decision as his bullpen picked him up, spinning 5 1/3 scoreless innings behind him. Roark […]

Kenta Maeda Finds Way To Limit The Damage

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda scattered seven hits with two walks allowed over five scoreless innings while striking out three in a no-decision on Monday night in San Francisco. He threw 45 of his 73 pitches for strikes, throwing first-pitch strikes to 12 of the 22 batters he faced. It wasn't a great […]