Mets Kicking The Tires On Dallas Keuchel?

The New York Mets and free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel's representation have reportedly had contact to gauge the interest of the former American League Cy Young award winner, an industry source indicated on Sunday. Keuchel would be a huge improvement over either Steven Matz or Jason Vargas, whom he would presumably displace in the rotation […]

Mets Among Teams To Check In On Craig Kimbrel

The representation for free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel, super agent Scott Boras, and the New York Mets have had contact, an industry source indicated Sunday. The Mets have needs for both rotation and possible bullpen depth, but beat writer Mike Puma indicates that the odds of the Mets landing Kimbrel are likely not good given it […]

Tyler Skaggs Unable To Make It Through Five Innings

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs made his season debut in Sunday's start at Oakland. He allowed just two earned runs, five hits and a walk with two strikeouts across 4 2/3 innings, throwing 50 of his 86 pitches for strikes. Skaggs was slowed by a forearm issue late in spring training, […]

Blake Treinen Locks Down His Second Save

Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen locked down his second save of the season on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels, working around a walk allowed. He was on point, throwing first-pitch strikes to each of the four batters he faced. He is one of the premier closers in the American League, and you can expect […]

Frankie Montas Sparkles In Home Win Over Halos

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas allowed one earned run, three hits and no walks with six strikeouts over six innings in a quality start and win against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. He threw 51 of his 77 pitches for strikes, and managed just 13 first-pitch strikes to the 21 batters he faced […]

Khris Davis Swats His Fourth Homer In Home Win

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis blasted a solo home run in Sunday's 2-1 home victory against the Los Angeles Angels, his league-leading fourth of the season. He also added a walk, and, of course, a strikeout. This game was a microcosm what to expect for fantasy owners of Davis. He has prodigious power, a […]

Shane Carle Ejected From Sunday's Game In Philly

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Shane Carle was ejected in the bottom of the seventh inning after hitting outfielder Rhys Hoskins on the left shoulder. The pitch came on the very next at-bat after Bryce Harper tattooed a ball deep into the Philly night, so home-plate umpire Rob Drake tossed him immediately. However, to be fair […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Fitting In Nicely With Rangers

Texas Rangers third baseman Asdrubal Cabrera went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and three RBI in Sunday's 11-10 victory against the Chicago Cubs. It was a nice opening weekend for Cabrera with his new teammates, collecting five hits over the past seven at-bats with homers in consecutive games. No one is going to forget […]

Lance Lynn Tattooed, Bailed Out By Offense

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Lance Lynn allowed seven earned runs, 10 hits and no walks with five strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs. Lynn had trouble with his location, throwing 63 of his 103 pitches for strikes, and when he did hit the plate the Cubs were […]

Delino DeShields Posts Grand Slam Against Old Teammate

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields posted a grand slam with a walk in his four at-bats in Sunday's 11-10 wild victory against the Chicago Cubs. That's not what we're used to seeing from DeShields, but fantasy owners will take it after a rough start out of the gate. His first hit of the season in the […]

Jake Arrieta Hits The Century Mark In First Start

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta managed to throw 104 pitches through six innings in his first start of the season Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. He departed with a 3-1 lead, allowing a lead with three hits and six walks with six strikeouts over six innings. He threw just 55 of his 104 pitches […]

Kyle Schwarber Goes Deep Again

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber continued his hot start to the season with his second home run in as many days. Schwarber offers plenty of power and even though manager Joe Maddon is very unlikely to let him face lefties, Schwarber should be owned in all formats.

Cole Hamels Struggles Versus Former Squad

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels struggled on Sunday versus the Texas Rangers. Hamels big dent was a grand slam by Delino DeShields in the bottom of the fourth. Hamels went five innings and allowed six hits, five runs, three walks and four strikeouts. Hamels will look for a better result in his next start versus […]

Red Sox Nearing Long-Term Extension With Xander Bogaerts

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is close to signing a long-term extension, reports Evan Drellich of WEEI. Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports the deal is likely a seven-year extension worth $132 million, but terms have yet to be finalized. The 26-year-old has been the everyday shortstop in Beantown since 2014 and has a career WAR […]

Rick Porcello Lasts Just 2 2/3 Innings In Season Debut

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello had a bad start to 2019 on Sunday, getting through just 2 2/3 innings while allowing nine runs (four earned) on six hits while fanning three and walking four in a 10-8 loss to the Mariners. The Sox jumped out to a three-run lead in the game's first […]

Austin Meadows Hits Two-Run Bomb In Win

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows smacked a two-run home run off of Wade Miley to boost the Rays over the Astros on Sunday. Meadows had a nice day at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run scored from the five-hole. He also drove in Tommy Pham on a two-out single to […]

J.D. Martinez Drives In Four In Series Finale

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez finished 2-for-3 with a home run, four runs batted in, three runs scored and two walks in a 10-8 loss to the Mariners on Sunday. The homer was Martinez's second of the season, while his four RBI give him a total of seven through four games. The 31-year-old slugger […]

Mookie Betts Clubs First Homer Of The Season

Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts hit his first home run of the season in a 10-8 loss to the Mariners on Sunday. The long ball was Betts' only hit of the day but he also drew a walk and scored another run. Andrew Benintendi (knee) was out of the lineup on Sunday so […]

Dee Gordon Collects Three RBI Sunday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon went 2-for-4 in Sunday's tilt versus the Red Sox. He hit a bases-loaded single and chipped in with a sac fly later in the game as the M's cruised to a 10-8 win. Gordon has batted ninth in every game since the team has returned from Japan which limits […]

Omar Narvaez Leads Offense Past Red Sox

Seattle Mariners catcher Omar Narvaez clubbed his second homer of the season in Sunday's win over the Red Sox. He finished the afternoon going 2-for-5 with two runs and three RBI as the M's won 10-8. The 27-year-old backstop batted fifth in the order in this game and should continue to see the bulk of […]

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio: Two Start Pitchers for MLB Week Two

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 […]

J.T. Riddle Providing Early Spark For Marlins

Miami Marlins shortstop J.T. Riddle is giving the Marlins some unexpected pop early this season after launching his second homer of the year on Sunday. In an injury-shortened 2018 season that limited him to 102 games, Riddle tallied just nine homers and 36 RBI. In the early goings of the new season, however, Riddle is […]

Sonny Gray Doesn't Make It Out Of The Third Inning

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray lasted just 2 2/3 innings in his debut with his new team on Sunday. Taking on the Pittsburgh Pirates, Gray really struggled with his command, walking four batters and striking out none. It was not the start Gray, or the Reds, were hoping for after his Saturday start was pushed […]

Joey Votto Picks Up Two Hits Sunday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 2-for-4 with a double in his team's 5-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Votto is off to a good start this season, batting .375 with two doubles after the first weekend of the season. The doubles are encouraging after Votto saw his power numbers dip significantly […]

Sandy Alcantara Dominates In Shutout Victory

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara dominated the Colorado Rockies on Sunday to earn his first win of the 2019 season. Alcantara, who came to the Marlins as part of the Marcell Ozuna trade, shut down the Rockies in a convincing 3-0 victory at Marlins Park. The lanky right-hander struck out six in eight innings […]

Nelson Cruz Launches Two-Run Homer

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz turned in a big day at the plate in a 9-3 win over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. Cruz went 3-for-5 with a double and a two-run homer off of Carlos Carrasco to help power his team to victory. The veteran slugger is off to a hot start with […]

Michael Pineda Looks Good In Season Debut

Minnesota Twins right-hander Michael Pineda looked good in his first start since 2017. The veteran hurler missed over a season following Tommy John surgery but looked like he hasn't missed a beat on Sunday against the Cleveland Indians. Pineda pitched four shutout innings, striking out five and walking one. He was removed from the game […]

Alex Colome Records Save

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Alex Colome picked up his first save of the season on Sunday. Colome didn’t allow a hit and struck out one. He is entrenched as the closer for the White Sox, however his save opportunities may be few and far between on a White Sox club that is not expected […]

Jose Abreu Remains Hot

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu hit his second home run in as many days on Sunday. Abreu is off to a hot start and finished the game 2-for-3 with a RBI and two walks. Abreu remains one of the better options at first base in all formats.

Yonder Alonso Goes Yard

Chicago White Sox first baseman/designated hitter Yonder Alonso hit his first home run of the season on Sunday. Alonso finished the game 2-for-3 with three RBI and a pair of walks. Alonso is a good bet for a minimum of 20 home runs, but he is best suited for AL-only leagues at this time.