Reynaldo Lopez Placed On The Bereavement List

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Reynaldo Lopez has been placed on the bereavement list on Sunday. The 29-year-old reliever should be absent for a couple of games. Lopez owns a 4.02 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and 61:24 K/BB ratio with 11 holds and five saves across 47 innings between the White Sox and the Angels. The […]

Luke Raley Back In The Lineup For Sunday's Series Finale

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Luke Raley (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers after missing the last two games with a right knee contusion. Raley suffered the injury during Wednesday's game but is healthy enough to give it a go on Sunday. The 28-year-old has put together a solid […]

Trevor Williams Reinstated From Bereavement List

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Trevor Williams has been reinstated from the bereavement list and is slated to start on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies. In a corresponding move, the Nats activated Israel Pineda off the 60-day IL and optioned him to Double-A. Williams owns a 4.72 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, and 79:37 K/BB ratio over 108 […]

C.J. Cron Getting The Day Off On Sunday Against Seattle

Los Angeles Angels first baseman/designated hitter C.J. Cron is getting the day off for Sunday's series finale against the Seattle Mariners. Cron hasn't received a day off as a member of the Angels since coming over at the trade deadline so this is a needed day of rest. The veteran slugger is slashing just .222/.333/.222 […]

Danny Jansen Absent From The Lineup Again With Wrist Issue

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (wrist) is once again not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox due to a sore wrist. Jansen was a late scratch before Saturday's game as well and apparently didn't feel ready to play on Sunday. Alejandro Kirk is starting at catcher in place of […]

Bryan Reynolds Getting The Day Off On Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is not in the lineup on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. This is just a day of rest for the 28-year-old outfielder. Reynolds was mired in a months-long slump but has started to show some signs of life at the dish, particularly over the last seven contests. In that span, […]

Corey Seager Taking A Seat On Sunday

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Miami Marlins. This is just a day of rest for the veteran shortstop, who's been on fire since being activated from the injured list earlier this week. He's rocking a .313/.353/.875 with three home runs and six RBI across […]

J.T. Realmuto Not In The Lineup On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is not in the lineup on Sunday for the series finale against the Kansas City Royals. This looks to just be a scheduled day off for the veteran backstop. Garrett Stubbs is filling in behind the dish and batting eighth against Royals starter Zack Greinke. Realmuto has picked it up […]

Javier Baez Absent From The Lineup For Series Finale

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is not in the starting lineup for the series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Baez is dealing with a death in his family and remains out of the lineup for the Tigers. The next logical step for Baez would be to be placed on the bereavement list, […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 20

Welcome to Week 20 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 7 - August 13, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN, Yahoo!, or Fantrax. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because we know […]

Michael Wacha Walks Three In Rehab Start

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael Wacha (shoulder) tossed two innings for Triple-A El Paso in a minor-league rehab start on Saturday night and didn't allow a run while giving up two hits, walking three and striking out two. It was Wacha's first outing in any game since facing the Cincinnati Reds on July 1. The […]

Trevor Story Won't Make Red Sox Debut Until Thursday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) will take the full 20 days on his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester, according to manager Alex Cora. Story's rehab assignment expires on Wednesday, so the earliest he will make his 2023 debut for Boston will be on Thursday against the visiting Kansas City Royals. The 30-year-old […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Retreats To The Bench

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will receive a breather on Sunday as the team battles the Boston Red Sox. It looks to be just a normal day of rest for Guerrero in the series finale, as he's started every game for the team since May 19. Brandon Belt will get the nod […]

Bryce Young Will Play In Preseason Opener

According to Panthers head coach Frank Reich, quarterback Bryce Young will suit up for Saturday's preseason matchup in Buffalo. Reich has complimented the young signal-caller all offseason, recently praising the rookie's leadership, work ethic, and accuracy during a recent conversation with NFL journalist Peter King. Young certainly has the skills necessary to be a successful […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Taking Sunday Off

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. It's a normal day of rest for Witt, who started the team's last 14 games. In his absence, Maikel Garcia will play shortstop and hit leadoff for KC against Phillies right-hander Taijuan Walker. Matt Duffy is […]

Brandon Marsh Lands On Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed outfielder Brandon Marsh (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a bruised left knee and recalled infielder Weston Wilson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Marsh will be out for two to three weeks. Wilson will play some left field with Jake Cave and whenever Kyle Schwarber […]

Jordan Phillips Comes Off PUP List

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (shoulder) was removed from the physically unable to perform list on Sunday after working his way back from rotator cuff surgery. The 2015 second-round pick re-signed with the Bills in March after appearing in 12 games (one start) for Buffalo in 2022, totaling 20 tackles, 1.5 sacks, three tackles […]

Tim Anderson Sitting Out After Saturday's Brawl

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians after his brawl with Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez on Saturday evening. After Ramirez slid into second base in the seventh inning on Saturday, J-Ram and Anderson got into a boxing match that ended with Anderson on […]

Jose Ramirez Ejected After Melee With White Sox

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez had quite an eventful game against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday in a 7-4 loss. Ramirez went 1-for-3 in the contest with a double and an RBI, and he was also ejected from the contest after a fight with White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson after he slid into […]

The Clock Is Ticking On Chase Elliott's Playoff Chances

We are down to the final four races before the playoff field is locked, and Chase Elliott is on the outside looking in. He is currently 40 points behind the cut line and will need to have a strong race at Michigan this weekend if he wants to stay in contention. Or he could just […]

Shohei Ohtani To Make Next Start Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani (finger) has recovered from the cramping in his right middle finger and he's scheduled to make his next start on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants, according to manager Phil Nevin. Ohtani has been dealing with cramping issues recently, and he's also dealt with some fingernail issues dating […]

Kevin Harvick Seeking Sixth Michigan Win In Five Years

Michigan International Speedway has been a playground for Ford over the years, and a playground for Kevin Harvick as well. In the eight races here since the 2018 season, Harvick has secured five wins along with a runner-up finish as well. Harvick also went to victory lane here last season despite starting back in 16th-place. […]

Jordan Love Struggles On Saturday Night

According to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love didn't look his best during practice on Saturday. The team held "Family Night," although the signal-caller couldn't generate a positive showing. He had issues completing passes, overthrowing targets on separate occasions, some of which were wide-open. The 24-year-old also botched a quarterback-center […]

Michigan DraftKings NASCAR Lineup Picks & Projections (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Race #23 of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season is this weekend, as the FireKeepers Casino 400 is set to take place at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday afternoon...hopefully. The weather forecast doesn't look favorable for Sunday so we might be looking at […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/6/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

Zack Gelof (2B, OAK)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 20

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Zack Gelof was called up on July 14 and immediately began mashing to begin his Major League career. In his first 17 Big League games, Gelof has five homers, five steals, and 20 runs-plus RBI while slugging a whopping .561. The 23-year-old is […]

Nick Vigil Signs With Jets

Free-agent linebacker Nick Vigil agreed to a deal with the Jets on Saturday. The veteran was drafted in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft and played most of his career in Cincinnati before making stops in Los Angeles (Chargers), Minnesota, and Arizona. He appeared in only four games for the Cardinals in 2022, […]

Maikel Garcia (3B/SS, KC) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Every year, a handful of players on bad teams post big finishes to the season simply because they are getting everyday at-bats. Maikel Garcia fits the bill this season as he's been sneaky-productive as the leadoff man in Kansas City.   Maikel […]

Edouard Julien (SS, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Pop quiz! Who led all second basemen in each of the three triple-slash (batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage) categories during the month of July? Given the fact his name is in bold above, you probably guessed Edouard Julien, and you'd […]

Cade Marlowe (OF, SEA) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cade Marlowe was a pretty under-the-radar call-up two weeks ago, but there's enough to sink our teeth into here. Through his first 13 MLB games, Marlowe is slashing .313/.421/.625 with two home runs and a pair of stolen bases. He's also in […]