Projecting MLB's Demoted Top Prospect Hitters - Is A Rebound Likely?

You know the pattern: an acclaimed prospect (or young player) gets the call, folks spend hundreds of dollars of FAAB on them, then they get demoted a few rough weeks later. Sometimes, they fail to rediscover their shine in the minors. Other times they get another chance in the majors and take a major step […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for June 1st, 2022

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for June 1st, 2022. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Josh Bell Singles On Tuesday

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell went 1-for-4 in a 10-0 loss to the New York Mets on Tuesday. Bell has cooled off at the plate heading into Wednesday's matchup against the Mets. The 29-year-old was hot in the first month of the season, slashing .365/.460/.527 with two home runs and 15 runs batted in […]

Adam Wainwright Strikes Out 10 Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright pitched well in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Padres. He took a no-decision, tossing seven shutout frames with a walk and 10 strikeouts. The 40-year-old is enjoying another strong season and is now 5-4 with a 2.75 ERA, 48 strikeouts and 20 walks over his first 10 starts. […]

Jonathan Schoop Tallies Four RBI Across Doubleheader

Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop drove in four runs as the Tigers shut out the Minnesota Twins 4-0 in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader. He went 2-for-7 with a home run, four RBI and one run scored across the two-game set. Schoop has been a disappointment thus far, slashing .189/.234/.328 with five home […]

Christian Vazquez To Sit Out On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Kevin Plawecki is starting at catcher over Vazquez and is hitting eighth. The 31-year-old has multiple hits in three of his last five games. Vazquez is having an excellent offensive season and is slashing .303/.346/.420 with […]

Michael Brantley Batting .247 Since May 1

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley ended the month of May with an 0-for-4 performance in Tuesday's 3-1 win against the Oakland Athletics. He's batting just .267 on the season with three home runs and 16 RBI in 44 games. Despite the poor start to the 2022 campaign, Brantley's advanced metrics indicate that he has gotten […]

Lucas Giolito Allows Six Runs Tuesday, Takes Loss

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito was not at his sharpest in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Blue Jays. Giolito pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing six runs on eight hits (including two home runs) and two walks with eight strikeouts. The 27-year-old is now 3-2 with a 3.61 ERA, 12.54 K/9 rate, and 3.61 […]

Kevin Gausman Earns Fifth Win Of Season Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman improved to 5-3 in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the White Sox. Gausman pitched five innings, allowing three runs on six hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with five strikeouts. The 31-year-old has been a top fantasy pitcher to this point, posting a 2.51 ERA with […]

Jordan Romano Records 16th Save Of Season Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano converted his 16th save of the season in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the White Sox. Romano entered to pitch the ninth inning with a one-run lead. He allowed back-to-back singles but then got a groundball double play and a strikeout to end the game. Romano has now converted all […]

Eric Lauer Lasts Just Four Innings In Tuesday's Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Eric Lauer was not efficient in Tuesday's 8-7 loss to the Cubs. Lauer needed 89 pitches to get through 4 innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits (including a solo home run) and three walks with six strikeouts. The 26-year-old has been surprisingly strong in his first nine starts, […]

David Robertson Earns Seventh Save Of Season Tuesday

Chicago Cubs closer David Robertson picked up his seventh save of the season in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Brewers. The veteran came on to pitch the ninth inning up by a run and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. Robertson has had a throwback season to this point, converting seven of nine save […]

Evan Lee To Start For Nationals Wednesday

Washington Nationals manager Davey Martinez announced Tuesday that left-handed pitcher Evan Lee will start Wednesday's game at the Mets, per MASNsports.com's Mark Zuckerman. The 24-year-old has a 3.60 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 29.4% strikeout rate over seven starts with Double-A Harrisburg. Despite his good numbers, Lee will draw a very difficult first career start and […]

Nolan Gorman Out Tuesday With Lower Back Stiffness

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman (back) was not available for Tuesday's 3-2 extra-innings win over the Padres due to lower back stiffness, per beat writer Jeff Jones. Gorman experienced similar stiffness in the spring, but has seen regular playing time of late and has slashed an impressive .387/.472/.677 in his first 10 games […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/1/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. As customary, we have an all-day ledger on tap Wednesday, and although DraftKings does not have a full-day slate, FanDuel does. Consequently, today's article will feature picks on both sites for games throughout the day, as even on DK, the suggestions […]

Jason Alexander Will Start For Brewers Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Jason Alexander will make his first big-league start in Wednesday's game at the Cubs, per MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. The Brewers have had several injuries in their rotation, and the 29-year-old will be called upon in a good matchup. Alexander has compiled a 2.64 ERA with a 1.09 WHIP and 17.5% strikeout […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (6/1/22)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! I am Mark and this is my second season writing MLB content on RotoBaller. In this article, I'll be providing my favorite betting picks MLB games on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.   This article will be focused on sides and totals. I am a huge baseball fan and baseball has been my […]

Jean Segura Fractures Right Index Finger Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi said the X-rays revealed that second baseman Jean Segura (finger) fractured his right index finger in Tuesday's 7-4 extra-innings loss to the Giants. Segura was squaring up to bunt and was struck in the right hand. Nothing has been mentioned about Segura needing to spend time on the injured list, […]

Wander Franco Hopes To Return In Two Weeks

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (quadriceps), who was put on the injured list on Tuesday with a strained right quadriceps muscle, said he feels good and hopes to return in around two weeks. Fantasy managers must now be patient with the 21-year-old star and stash him in an IL spot. Franco went 8-for-38 (.211) […]

Josh Donaldson Could Return Soon

The New York Yankees are encouraged that third baseman Josh Donaldson (shoulder) will come off the 10-day injured list soon. He was initially on the COVID-19 injured list, even though he tested negative for the virus. The Yankees then transferred Donaldson to the injured list with a shoulder injury. The 36-year-old received a cortisone injection […]

Giancarlo Stanton Could Return This Week

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (ankle) took batting practice on the field before Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels, and the Yankees are encouraged that he could come off the injured list later this week. The 32-year-old slugger also took part in a light running workout on Tuesday, so he's on the cusp […]

Joe Barlow Secures Ninth Save On Tuesday

Texas Rangers pitcher Joe Barlow tossed a scoreless inning to earn the save during Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. He entered the ninth inning to protect a 3-0 lead. The 26-year-old retired the side on nine pitches to earn his ninth save of the season. Barlow is 9-for-9 in save chances with […]

Bradley Beal Expected To Remain In Washington

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal is still "leaning" toward signing a multi-year contract with the team. A potential deal would pay him around $250 million, and it would keep him in D.C. for many years to come. Beal continues to rehab from a season-ending wrist injury, although he's seemingly moving in the right direction after […]

Tony Santillan Logs Fourth Save On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tony Santillan allowed one run on three hits while striking out two in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Boston Red Sox. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. The 25-year-old retired the first two batters he faced before surrendering three hits and a run before striking […]

Aroldis Chapman Plays Catch On Tuesday

New York Yankees pitcher Aroldis Chapman (Achilles) played catch on Tuesday but has no timetable for a return. He was placed on the 15-day injured list with Achilles tendinitis. The southpaw has posted a 3.86 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, and 15:10 K: BB across 14 innings in 2022. Chapman is not expected to be activated from […]

Donovan Mitchell On The Heat's Radar

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell remains a trade target for several clubs around the league. After Utah was bounced early in the postseason by the Dallas Mavericks, the idea that the superstar could be moved over the summer intensified. Still, while the Jazz has repeatedly reiterated that the 25-year-old isn't available, Miami has reportedly emerged […]

Jean Segura Exits Tuesday's Game Early After HBP

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura (hand) exited Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants after getting hit in the right hand by a pitch. He was squaring up to bunt and the ball hit him in the right hand during the seventh inning. The 32-year-old went 1-for-3 with a run scored before exiting. The severity […]

D'Angelo Russell Headed To The Knicks?

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell has been rumored to be on the move for quite some time. Yet, trade rumblings have intensified since the Wolves hired Tim Connelly to serve as the president of basketball operations. Unquestionably, the Knicks have been targeting Jalen Brunson. Still, Russell could be considered a backup option if a deal […]

Alcides Escobar Exits Early With Leg Injury

Washington Nationals shortstop Alcides Escobar (leg) exited Tuesday's game against the New York Mets early with an apparent leg injury. The 35-year-old sustained the injury while making a diving play at shortstop in the He went 0-for-1 before leaving. Dee Strange-Gordon shifted from left field to shortstop while Lane Thomas entered the game as Escobar's […]