Frankie Montas Could Return On May 7
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Frankie Montas (forearm) threw a side bullpen session on Monday and reported no issues, according to manager David Bell. He's scheduled to throw another bullpen session before being activated from the 15-day injured list. Bell expected Montas to return to the starting rotation as soon as he's first eligible on May 7... Read More
Matt Wilkinson - 2024 Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis
PROSPECT: Matt Wilkinson, SP, Cleveland Guardians CURRENT LEVEL: Single-A 2024 STATS: 4 G, 4 GS, 2-0, 20.2 IP, 0.44 ERA, 0.80 FIP, 17.85 K/9, 2.61 BB/9, 0.00 HR/9, 36.0% GB%, .240 BABIP ANALYSIS: You can count all of Wilkinson's minor league appearances on one hand, but that doesn't detract from his excellence ever since the Guardians... Read More
Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Tyler Stephenson Expected Back Friday
Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said he thinks both first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand (hand) and catcher Tyler Stephenson (hand) will be able to return on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles after the team's scheduled off day on Thursday. Both Encarnacion-Strand and Stephenson missed their fourth straight game on Wednesday in the series finale against the... Read More
Justin Steele Has Successful Rehab Start
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that everything went well with left-hander Justin Steele's (hamstring) minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Iowa. He will work out with Iowa on Thursday and then meet the Cubs in Chicago on Friday. However, there is nothing official on when Steele's next start will be. It's definitely possible that the... Read More
Spencer Aguiar's Top One And Done Picks To Consider - The CJ Cup Byron Nelson (Premium Content)
Here at RotoBaller, we are constantly searching for ways to give our readers the best fantasy sports content possible. With that goal in mind, I am proud to announce my weekly PGA "One and Done" column, where I will look through some of my favorite potential targets on the board. As has always been the... Read More
Byron Buxton Going For MRI Exam
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) will undergo imaging on his injured right knee, and the Twins will take the off day on Thursday to assess his injury. Buxton declined to speak to the media after the team's 10th straight victory on Wednesday over the Chicago White Sox. The oft-injured 30-year-old tweaked his knee while... Read More
Zac Gallen Pushed Back
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen (hamstring) is asymptomatic, but left-hander Jordan Montgomery being scratched on Tuesday night due to a lengthy delay gave the team the opportunity to give Gallen some more rest. Gallen is being pushed back to, at the earliest, Sunday against the San Diego Padres, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Slade Cecconi... Read More
Ryan Ward - 2024 Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis
PROSPECT: Ryan Ward, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers CURRENT LEVEL: Triple-A 2024 STATS: 24 G, .258/.291/.680, 11 HR, 30 RBI, 19 R, 1 SB, 3.9% BB%, 28.2% K%, .241 BABIP, .387 wOBA, 117 wRC+ ANALYSIS: Ward is a power-first player whose claim to fame is that he hits a lot of home runs. The former eight-round pick went... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Sitting For First Time This Year
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar designated hitter Shohei Ohtani isn't in the team's lineup on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks for the first time this year against left-hander Jordan Montgomery. Catcher Will Smith will serve as the Dodgers' DH and hit third, while Austin Barnes will do the catching and bat in the nine-hole against Montgomery.... Read More
Julio Rodriguez Records Three Hits
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez has snapped out of his early season slump at the plate. On Wednesday, Rodriguez went 3-for-5 with a run scored in the loss to the Atlanta Braves. The 23-year-old has now recorded seven multi-hit games over the last 13 games. He only has one home run on the season, but... Read More
DraftKings PGA DFS Value Plays - The 2024 CJ CUP Byron Nelson (Premium Content)
The team format broke my DFS spirits, hitching my wagon heavily to Rory / Lowry who won the tournament ... unfortunately, in just about every one of those lineups we either had ZalaGala or ToMav who both missed the cut. DFS is a cruel mistress just about every week! No Scottie Scheffler in the field... Read More
Chris Sale Strikes Out Nine Batters
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale has been surprisingly reliable on the mound this season. The left-hander has rejuvenated his career since joining the Braves. On Wednesday, Sale recorded a season-high nine strikeouts while allowing one run over five innings of work in the win over the Seattle Mariners. Sale has allowed three or fewer... Read More
Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 6
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 6 of the fantasy baseball season. The minor league baseball season is off to a hot start, providing us with plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are... Read More
Owen Murphy - 2024 Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis
PROSPECT: Owen Murphy, SP, Atlanta Braves CURRENT LEVEL: High-A 2024 STATS: 4 G, 4 GS, 3-1, 24.0 IP, 1.13 ERA, 1.78 FIP, 13.88 K/9, 2.25 BB/9, 0.38 HR/9, 30.2% GB%, .178 BABIP ANALYSIS: Murphy was the Braves' first-round pick in 2022 and has flashed significant upside ever since making his pro debut. The right-hander gets good... Read More
Seth Lugo Has Another Strong Outing
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo continued his hot stretch on the mound during Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The right-hander went seven innings, allowing one earned run, and struck out eight batters in the win. Lugo has now struck out 17 batters over his last two starts. He has been solid... Read More