Eloy Jimenez Gets Three Hits On Saturday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez picked up three hits in four at-bats versus the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. It was good to see, as Jimenez was struggling coming into the contest. All three hits were singles and Jimenez struck out in his other at-bat. Jimenez has yet to hit a home run, but it’s […]

Tim Anderson Picks Up Three More Hits

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson stayed hot on Saturday versus the Seattle Mariners by going 3-for-4 with a home run on Saturday to raise his batting average to .500. Anderson has always been a streaky hitter, but with his power and speed combination, Anderson is a nice option at shortstop in mixed leagues.

Lucas Giolito Struggles On Saturday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito couldn’t build off his strong performance in his first start on Saturday versus the Mariners. Giolito only lasted 4 1/3 innings. Over that span, Giolito allowed six hits, five runs, four walks and four strikeouts. Giolito has showed potential in the past, but can be avoided in most […]

Joey Votto Hits First Home Run

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 2-for-5 with a solo homer in his team's 6-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Both the home run and the RBI go down as the first for Votto this season. The veteran is now hitting .233 with a .757 OPS and four runs in 30 at-bats […]

Tanner Roark Allows Three Runs On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tanner Roark allowed three runs in five innings of work in a 6-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Roark struck out four and scattered seven hits along the way. The veteran hurler has been an unspectacular performer for his new team, posting a 5.79 ERA and nine strikeouts in 10 […]

Eddie Rosario Hits Pinch-Hit Homer

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario hit a pinch-hit, three-run homer in the ninth inning to help power his team to a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Rosario, who originally had the day off with Minnesota losing the DH in a National League park, picked a good time to launch his first homer […]

Michael Pineda Earns First Win Since 2017

Minnesota Twins right-hander Michael Pineda held the Philadelphia Phillies to two runs over five innings of work in a 6-2 win on Saturday. Pineda struck out five and allowed just five baserunners in the start. Coming off of Tommy John surgery which caused him to miss all of 2018, Pineda earned his first win since […]

Marcell Ozuna Hits First Home Run

It was a good day to sit in Big Mac Land at Busch Stadium. St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna gave the fans a souvenir as he hit his first home run of the season. This was his only hit of the game as he was replaced near the end of the game. If Ozuna […]

Dexter Fowler Reaches Base Three Times

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler finally got something going on offense Saturday. Fowler had a single, double and walked once. Fowler is still only batting .182, however. While his numbers aren't impressive, you should consider keeping him on your roster to see if he'll continue to heat up. Fowler could be at risk of […]

Andrew Miller Blows Save

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Andrew Miller had a rough outing on Saturday against the San Diego Padres. Miller recorded two outs, but he gave up four runs, two of which were earned. Miller has now given up three home runs this season, which is quickly approaching his total for all of last season. Miller will […]

Adam Frazier (2B/OF, PIT) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Volume is a huge factor when determining a player's fantasy value, and for Adam Frazier, he will get plenty of it in 2019. Batting leadoff for the Pirates this season, Frazier is in a tremendous spot to amass some attractive numbers as […]

Michael Wacha Struggles With Command

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha struggled with his command on Saturday against the San Diego Padres. While Wacha did strike out seven batters, he had eight walks. He managed to stay out of trouble by only giving up three hits, and he had a lead when he was pulled after allowing just one […]

Whit Merrifield Stretches Hit Streak With HR

Kansas City Royals second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield drilled his first home run of the season on Saturday to extend his 2019 hit streak. Merrifield has now hit safely in all seven games this year, and he's filled up the score sheet by already racking up a double, a triple, a home run, eight runs scored, […]

Jorge Soler Hits First Homer Of 2019

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler knocked his first home run of the season on Saturday against the Tigers. Soler hit a solo shot to lead off the seventh inning, tying the game at two runs apiece, but after the Royals took the lead, the bullpen coughed it up in the bottom half of the […]

Tyler Skaggs Holds Down Rangers In Win

Los Angeles Angels starter Tyler Skaggs pitched 6 1/3 innings of one-run baseball to pick up his first win of the season against the Rangers on Saturday. Skaggs (1-1) allowed only five hits while striking out five to lower his ERA to 2.45 through two starts this season. It is a promising start for a […]

Mike Trout's Grand Slam Propels Angels

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout went 1-for-2 with two walks and a grand slam in the Angels 5-1 win over the Rangers. Trout's fourth home run of the season was a 458-foot comet to left field and he now has 10 runs batted in. Everyone in the Angels offense has struggled right out of […]

Albert Pujols Hits 634th Career Home Run

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols hit his first home run of the season, the 634th of his career, in the Angels 5-1 win over the Rangers. Pujols delivered a 405-foot bomb to the left field seats in the seventh inning to extend the Angels lead. It has been a quiet first week of […]

Tim Beckham Records Four Hits Saturday

The red-hot start to 2019 continues for Seattle Mariners shortstop Tim Beckham. He led the M's offense in the team's 9-2 win over the White Sox, recording four hits, including a homer, as he finished the day with three RBI and two runs scored. Beckham is raking at the dish so far in 2019, batting […]

Jay Bruce Finds The Bleachers Twice

Seattle Mariners first baseman Jay Bruce clobbered a pair of solo home runs as the team went on to rout the White Sox 9-2 on Saturday afternoon. The left-handed slugger now has five dingers on the campaign to go along with 10 RBI, as he's putting a miserable 2018 in the rearview mirror. Despite the […]

Daniel Norris Will Move To Starting Rotation

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Moore (knee) exited Saturday's game after just three innings and was replaced by former starter Daniel Norris. Team sources have confirmed that Moore will be placed on the injured list, and that Norris will fill his spot in the rotation for the foreseeable future. Norris has good, raw, left-handed stuff, […]

Wilmer Difo Hits Two-Run Shot

Washington Nationals shortstop Wilmer Difo went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, his first of the year, in Washington's 6-5 loss against the New York Mets on Saturday. Difo, who replaced Trea Turner after the latter broke his finger on April 2, can go deep (or steal a bag) occasionally but lacks mixed league relevance […]

Patrick Corbin's Strikeouts Return in No-Decision

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin allowed three runs in six innings against the New York Mets on Saturday, receiving a no-decision in Washington's 6-5 loss. Unfortunately for Corbin, the Mets teed off for two no-doubt home runs in the sixth inning (of a game with seven total homers, three of them off Corbin), marring […]

Christin Stewart's Grand Slam Leads Tigers To Victory

Detroit Tigers outfielder Christin Stewart launched a grand slam on Saturday to lead the Tigers to victory over the Royals. The Tigers were behind by two runs when the rookie slugger took Wily Peralta deep in the seventh inning to put the Tigers ahead for good. Stewart's numbers early on haven't been great with a […]

Miguel Cabrera Collects Three Hits Saturday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera continued his efforts to pull out of an early-season slump on Saturday, collecting three base hits and a walk while driving in a run. Following Saturday's efforts, the veteran's batting average is now up to .226 on the year, which gives you an idea of how bad he was […]

Shane Greene Records Sixth Save

Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene recorded his MLB-leading sixth save of the season on Saturday as the Tigers topped the Royals. Greene threw a perfect frame and notched a strikeout to secure the victory in Detroit. The veteran reliever has yet to allow a run, has allowed just two hits and hasn't walked anyone through his […]

Willson Contreras Will Rest Saturday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will get a routine day off on Saturday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Contreras has been off to a nice start this season and remains a top-five option behind the plate. Victor Caratini will replace Contreras and bat eighth. Caratini doesn’t offer much upside outside of DFS and will face Corbin […]

After Hours With Rotoballer Radio: Fantasy Baseball Five Up

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 […]

Josh Donaldson Not In Lineup On Saturday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson will be on the bench for Saturday's matchup against Sandy Alcantara and the Miami Marlins. Donaldson has had a modest start to his first season with the Braves, posting a .154/.290/.154 slash line to go along with four runs scored and no RBI. Johan Camargo will start at third […]

Matt Moore Leaves Start With Knee Sprain

Detroit Tigers starter Matt Moore left Saturday's game after three scoreless innings due to a right knee sprain. He had allowed one hit and struck out three batters before being pulled. It is an unfortunate ailment for the 29-year-old as he was also stellar in his first start of the season, allowing two hits through […]

Gregory Polanco Starting Rehab Assignment On Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton on Sunday. Polanco had surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder back in September of 2018. He should be activated within a few weeks as long as he continues to progress. Polanco will be a needed boost of offense […]