Joey Wendle Could Start Rehab Soon

The Tampa Bay Rays received some encouraging news about infielder Joey Wendle (hamstring) on Friday afternoon. The 28-year-old, currently on the injured list with a left hamstring strain, is progressing towards a return, with two options possible. He could reportedly either start a short rehab assignment or take part in extended spring training. The Rays are […]

Giancarlo Stanton Could Return Soon

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced Friday that outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (biceps) was scheduled to hit off a tee and perform soft-toss throws as he ramps up baseball activities. Boone stated Stanton would be back "sooner rather than later," which makes it easy for owners to raise their hopes of a quick return. The 29-year-old […]

Domingo German's Rotation Turn Skipped

With off days playing a role, the New York Yankees have opted to skip starting pitcher Domingo German's next turn in the rotation. That means his next start will be Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. The 26-year-old has been strong as an interim member of the starting rotation, going 2-0 with a 1.64 ERA in […]

Clayton Richard To Resume Throwing This Weekend

Toronto Blue Jays starter Clayton Richard is set to begin throwing again this weekend, with the process being a progressive one. The 35-year-old was set to start for the Jays earlier this month, but he was sidelined with a right knee stress reaction and was subsequently shut down. This will be Richard's first season with […]

Alex Cobb Improving, Return Date Unknown

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb told reporters Friday that his back was improving by the day, but he still was unsure if he would return immediately after his injured list stint was set to end. The 31-year-old would return on Tuesday from his lumbar strain if all went according to plan, but at this […]

Dellin Betances To Have Another MRI

New York Yankees reliever Dellin Betances (shoulder) may have suffered a setback as his simulated game on Thursday did not yield positive results. On Friday, the 30-year-old was set to undergo another MRI as the Yankees search for answers. Betances has been sidelined since spring training with an impingement in his right shoulder. He appeared to […]

Gary Sanchez Expects To Be Back After Brief Injured List Stint

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez said he felt surprised that MRI results showed a strain in his left calf, as he felt fine. The 26-year-old sat out Wednesday's series finale in Houston, although he came on later as a pinch-hitter. At a time when the Yankees find themselves down 12 men due to injuries, […]

Miguel Andujar Takes Successful Swings

While another player headed to the injured list, the New York Yankees received encouraging news from their young third baseman. Miguel Andujar, coming off making some successful throws on Wednesday, took some swings of the bat Friday and felt no discomfort. The 24-year-old said he was swinging at about 50 percent of his normal effort, […]

Edinson Volquez To Be Shut Down For 4-6 Weeks

Currently on the injured list with an elbow sprain, Texas Rangers starting pitcher Edinson Volquez will be shut down for up to six weeks and later be re-evaluated, the team announced Friday. The 35-year-old had made two starts this year, surrendering six runs on 10 hits in 7 2/3 innings pitched thus far. At this point […]

Peter Alonso Sitting Out Friday

The red-hot New York Mets rookie Peter Alonso will sit out Friday night's game against the Atlanta Braves as Dominic Smith gets a start at first and bats sixth. Alonso, 24, has taken baseball by storm, hitting .378 with six home runs and 17 RBI, leading all rookies in those categories. He was initially viewed […]

Shawn Armstrong Returns To Mariners

Seattle Mariners right-hander Shawn Armstrong (oblique) could make his debut any day now, as the club announced Friday that he was being reinstated from the injured list. The 28-year-old made 14 appearances for the Mariners last year, posting a 1.23 ERA and even recording a save. The club is off to a rousing 13-2 start, […]

Phillies Eyeing Madison Bumgarner

The Philadelphia Phillies have been doing due diligence on San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner since spring training, according to MLB.com's Jon Paul Morosi. The 29-year-old left-hander will be a free agent after this year and could become available if the Giants fall out of contention, which is expected. Aaron Nola and Jake Arrieta […]

Yankees Place Gary Sanchez On Injured List

The New York Yankees placed catcher Gary Sanchez on the injured list on Friday with a left calf strain and recalled Kyle Higashioka from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. This is extremely disappointing for Sanchez's fantasy owners, as his injury wasn't expected to be serious and he even pinch hit in the game on […]

Mike Trout Won't Play This Weekend

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout's (groin) appointment with doctors on Friday showed a "reduced amount of swelling," but he'll remain in Anaheim and won't play at least until Monday. He will be re-evaluated on Sunday. While it will hurt whenever you can't use the superstar in your fantasy lineups, the good news is that […]

Jay Bruce Returns Against Astros

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce (Achilles) is back in the lineup as the designated hitter and is batting fifth on Friday against Astros starter Wade Miley. Bruce sat out a game with tightness in his Achilles, but it was obviously nothing serious. Daniel Vogelbach will take a seat as a result. Bruce is hitting […]

Max Scherzer Pushed Back To Sunday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (ankle) will have his next start pushed back from Saturday to Sunday against the Pirates. Scherzer was hit by a line drive in his lower leg in his last outing against the Mets. Anibal Sanchez will take the ball on Saturday. Scherzer is 1-2 to begin the year with […]

Gregory Polanco Moving Rehab To Triple-A

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) is moving his rehab stint to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday. Polanco was 2-for-13 with one RBI, four walks and two strikeouts in his time with High-A Bradenton, but he appears to be making good progress. It was initially expected that he would make his season debut sometime in May, […]

Billy Hamilton Out Friday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Billy Hamilton (knee) is not in the starting lineup on Friday. Chris Owings will make the start in center field and will bat ninth against Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco. Hamilton sprained his knee trying to make a catch near the wall on Thursday and will likely miss at least a […]

Shohei Ohtani Hits Off Pitching Machine

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) hit off a pitching machine on Friday. The team is still targeting a May return, and Ohtani must first hit live batting practice before he's cleared to make his season debut. The two-way Japanese star believes he's ready to return now, but the Angels have other ideas. […]

Marlins Call Up Austin Dean

The Miami Marlins recalled outfielder Austin Dean from Triple-A New Orleans on Friday and optioned outfielder Peter O'Brien to New Orleans in a corresponding move. Dean will immediately slot into right field and hit seventh on Friday against Phillies starter Jake Arrieta. Miami's No. 26 prospect hit .221/.279/.363 with four homers, 14 RBI and 22 […]

Dustin Pedroia Out Friday

After having made his return to the Boston Red Sox lineup this week, second baseman Dustin Pedroia will sit out Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The 35-year-old has recorded two hits and an RBI in his first two games of the season, coming off a lost 2018 campaign that saw him only play in […]

Garrett Hampson Heating Up?

Colorado Rockies second baseman and current fantasy scapegoat Garrett Hampson has quite a hole to dig himself out of thanks to his atrocious start to the season, but it looks like he might actually be making a little progress. Hampson knocked a couple of singles on Thursday, giving him his first two-hit game of the […]

Jon Gray Takes Hard-Luck Loss Against Giants

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray tossed a great game on Thursday, but he still ended up saddled with the loss when it was said and done. Gray went 6 2/3 innings and allowed just one earned run, but his offense was shut out by SF's pitching on the other side. The performance was easily […]

Whit Merrifield Ends Hit Streak At 31 Games

Kansas City Royals second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield successfully added his name to the record books by topping George Brett's hit streak, but he ended it right afterwards. Merrifield took over sole possession of the Royals' franchise-long hit streak at 31 games on Wednesday, but an 0-for-6 performance on Thursday brought the run to an end. […]

Jorge Soler Might Be Turning The Corner

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler might be figuring it out. A popular sleeper coming into the season, Soler's chance to finally have everyday playing time without question meant that maybe he could be the guy everyone has longed for him to be. However, a slow start filled with many mighty swings that produced nothing […]

Hunter Dozier Homers For Second Straight Day

Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier recorded the first three-hit game of his career on Thursday, as he also smacked a solo shot against the Mariners. It was Dozier's third home run of the season and his second solo homer in two days. He's also knocked five hits in his last 17 at-bats, and […]

Brad Boxberger Takes The Loss

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Brad Boxberger was given the chance to nail down the save on Thursday against the Mariners, but as with all of KC's team right now, Boxberger was hit by misfortune. Boxberger didn't do himself any favors by allowing back-to-back singles with one out, but after a strikeout and getting two […]

RotoBaller Radio Presents: The King and Pocket Aces

Check out the newest podcast team here at RotoBaller HQ, featuring two of the best in the industry. We are thrilled to introduce the awesome duo of Scott "The King" Engel and Anthony "Pocket Aces" Aniano of RotoBaller Radio - tune in below as they discuss the fantasy baseball season and recap all the latest news in MLB. […]

Jorge Lopez Has Quality Start Spoiled

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jorge Lopez did everything he could to break the team's losing streak, but in the end, Seattle came back against the Royals bullpen and handed the team their 10th straight loss. A nasty streak of two hitters in a row to lead off the sixth inning ended Lopez's bid for […]

Brandon Woodruff (SP, MIL) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: A quick glance at Woodruff's numbers through his first three starts isn't going to make you run to the waiver wire. He boasts a 6.00 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP after giving up four earned runs in each of his last two […]