Joel Embiid Will Play On Monday Night

According to TNT's Chris Hayes, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will suit up for Monday's matchup with the Knicks. Embiid tweaked his surgically repaired left knee in Game 1, forcing him to exit the contest briefly. However, he managed to finish the game, amassing 29 points. The 30-year-old looked tired at times throughout Saturday's... Read More

Taj Bradley Nearing Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Taj Bradley (pectoral) appears to be making solid progress in his recovery process. The right-hander is reportedly scheduled to head to Triple-A soon to begin a rehab assignment. Bradley has been sidelined since late March due to a pectoral strain. The organization's original timetable was that Bradley would miss at... Read More

Manny Machado Placed On Paternity List

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado has been placed on the paternity list on Monday. The superstar infielder will be away from the team for one to three days due to personal matters. In a corresponding move, infielder Matthew Batten has been recalled from Triple-A El Paso. Batten will take over the active spot... Read More

Paul Sewald To Begin Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Paul Sewald (oblique) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno on Tuesday. The right-hander continues to work his way back from a Grade 2 left oblique strain that has sidelined him since the beginning of the season. The 33-year-old has been able to throw bullpen sessions without any... Read More

Kyle Manzardo - 2024 Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Kyle Manzard, 1B, Cleveland Guardians ERIC CROSS' LATEST PROSPECT RANKING: #4 CALL-UP ETA: May ANALYSIS: With three home runs in his last two games, Kyle Manzardo is now up to four in 18 games with a .308/.400/.585 slash line and nearly as many walks (12) as strikeouts (14). Two home runs for Kyle Manzardo... Read More

Zack Gelof Hits Go-Ahead Homer

Oakland Athletics infielder Zack Gelof came up clutch for the team during Monday's game against the New York Yankees. The young infielder broke a scoreless tie with a go-ahead two-run home run in the ninth inning. This was the first time that Gelof had recorded an RBI since April 10. The A's recently dropped Gelof... Read More

Carlos Rodon Allows One Hit In No-Decision

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon was tough to hit during Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The left-hander threw seven scoreless innings while allowing only one hit in what ended up being a no-decision. Sadly for Rodon, the Yankees offense didn't do much during this game. The Yankees ended up giving up two... Read More

Tyrese Maxey A Game-Time Decision

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (illness) remains questionable for Monday's meeting with the Knicks. Maxey missed shootaround on Tuesday afternoon because of an illness, with Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reporting he's now considered a game-time decision for Game 2. The 23-year-old is coming off a big performance, amassing 33 points in the Game... Read More

Orelvis Martinez - 2024 Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Orelvis Martinez, 2B, Toronto Blue Jays ERIC CROSS' LATEST PROSPECT RANKING: #9 CALL-UP ETA: May ANALYSIS: Toronto prospect Orelvis Martinez is a player you probably should be stashing right now. Martinez is one you can definitely consider to be on a fast track to the majors with how he's started the season. Orelvis Martinez... Read More

Coby Mayo - 2024 Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Coby Mayo, 3B, Baltimore Orioles ERIC CROSS' LATEST PROSPECT RANKING: #3 CALL-UP ETA: May ANALYSIS: "Where the bleep is Coby Mayo?" I'm sure many of you have said or thought some variation of that phrase. Mayo continues raking in Triple-A, but unfortunately, the logjam of talented players in Baltimore's infield still exists. In fact,... Read More

Quinn Priester Making Another Start Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Quinn Priester will get another start on Wednesday to face the visiting Milwaukee Brewers. Priester will get another shot at it for Pittsburgh despite allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits (three home runs) with one walk in 4 1/3 innings in his season debut last Friday against the Boston Red... Read More

Ricky Tiedemann Meeting With Doctors This Week

Toronto Blue Jays top pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann (elbow), who is currently on the injured list at Triple-A Buffalo, is seeing team doctors in Toronto this week. Per the Blue Jays, Tiedemann's next steps will be determined from there. It's usually not a good thing when pitchers are meeting with doctors, but we won't know... Read More

Week 5 Risers and Fallers: Ep. 145 of The Operating Room

Fangraphs' Paul Sporer (@sporer) joins Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) to discuss risers and fallers in fantasy baseball before Week 5 of the season. Kev and Paul also cover obfuscated closer situations around the league and their preferred pecking order of particular bullpens. https://www.patreon.com/RotoSurgeon Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel SiriusXM 87) every... Read More

Landon Knack Getting Another Start This Week

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitching prospect Landon Knack will make another start on Wednesday versus the Washington Nationals on the road. Knack, 26, made his major-league debut last week against these very same Nats in a start and allowed two earned runs on four hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out four in... Read More

Brenton Doyle Back In Monday's Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (chest) is back in center field and is batting seventh on Monday against the visiting San Diego Padres and right-hander Dylan Cease. The Rockies held Doyle out as a precaution for the second game of a doubleheader on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners after he suffered a chest injury in... Read More