Byron Buxton Could Return To Lineup Tuesday

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that outfielder Byron Buxton (undisclosed) was not available in Monday's 5-3 win over the Tigers because of how he felt, per Twins writer Betsy Helfand. There were no more specifics, but this sounds like simple soreness, as Baldelli said he is hopeful Buxton can return to the lineup Tuesday. […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/2/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's August 2nd, we are closing in on the trade deadline today and we have had quite a bit of movement among players. Make sure before lineup lock that the players you have are confirmed in the lineups! It stinks to put someone in, and find out they were taken out of the lineup and […]

Rashaad Penny To Be Clear-Cut No. 1 RB

Chris Carson's retirement means that Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny will enter the 2022 season as the team's clear-cut No. 1 option for the first time in his career. But the "as-long-as-he-stays-healthy" qualifier might apply to him more than any player in the NFL given that he's missed 30 of a possible 69 games […]

Franmil Reyes Could Be Optioned Tuesday

The Athletic's Zack Meisel reported Monday that Cleveland Guardians designated hitter/outfielder Franmil Reyes was cleaning out his locker after Monday's 6-5 extra-innings win over the Diamondbacks and could be optioned to Triple-A Columbus. Reyes pinch-hit in the game, going 0-for-1. Franimal has served as a power option for fantasy managers for much of his career, […]

Tyrion Davis-Price, Jeff Wilson Jr. Could Be Involved Early

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell will get the first crack at keeping his starting job after setting the franchise record for rushing yards by a rookie in 2021. But the team drafted Tyrion Davis-Price in the third round, re-signed Jeff Wilson Jr. and still has JaMycal Hasty and Trey Sermon in the mix. […]

Several Teams Interested In Noah Syndergaard

MLB Network's Jon Heyman reported Monday that the Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves are all interested in Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard. Thor has had a solid season, going 5-8 with a 3.83 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 18.9% strikeout rate over 15 starts and 80 innings pitched. He has been […]

Matt Bush Heading To Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Brewers continued to shake up their bullpen Monday by acquiring relief pitcher Matt Bush from the Texas Rangers, per Rangers beat writer Evan Grant. The Rangers' return was not reported. The veteran will bolster the Brewers' bullpen, as he has logged a 2.95 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 29.8% strikeout rate in 36 2/3 […]

Diontae Johnson "Holding In" During Training Camp

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson still figures to be the top receiver on the team in 2022, but he's going to be catching passes from a new quarterback after Ben Roethlisberger's retirement. Johnson is also missing time early in training camp while "holding in" while looking for a new contract, giving rookies George Pickens […]

Dodgers Looking At Ian Happ

MLB Network's Jon Heyman reported Monday that the Los Angeles Dodgers have looked into Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ as a potential trade target. However, he noted that a trade for Happ would likely be a backup plan if they could not acquire Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto. Happ has had a productive 2022 season […]

Robbie Grossman Heading To Atlanta

The Atlanta Braves acquired veteran outfielder Robbie Grossman from the Detroit Tigers Monday, per MLB Network Insider's Joel Sherman. The Tigers' corresponding acquisitions are not known at this time. Grossman will provide a veteran presence to the team. He had a strong 2021 season but has only managed a .205/.313/.282 slash line with two home […]

William Smith Headed To Houston

The Houston Astros acquired relief pitcher William Smith from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi Monday amidst a number of moves, per Fox 26's Mark Berman. Smith was serving the role of late-inning pitcher behind Kenley Jansen and will now fall into that same role behind Ryan Pressly. The veteran has […]

Miles Sanders Could Have A Monster Year

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders is the projected starter, with Kenneth Gainwell and Boston Scott slated for playing time as well in 2022. Sanders is in a contract year and will be running behind one of the best offensive lines in the league, so the opportunity is there for him to have a monster […]

Jake Odorizzi Acquired By Braves

The Atlanta Braves acquired starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi from the Houston Astros in exchange for relief pitcher Will Smith Monday, per Fox 26's Mark Berman. The Braves also traded for outfielder Robbie Grossman in a separate move. Odorizzi missed some time earlier in the season with left leg discomfort but he has produced a respectable […]

Breece Hall Expected To Overtake Michael Carter

New York Jets running back Michael Carter is the incumbent after leading the team in rushing as a rookie in 2021, but the sense is that rookie Breece Hall will overtake him at some point this year. Carter ran for 639 rushing yards and 4.3 yards per carry, but he's on the smaller side and […]

Kadarius Toney Has The Highest Ceiling Of Giants WRs

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney is probably the best bet for fantasy production among the team's wideouts this year. Toney is young and explosive and has been on the field this summer after battling injuries in 2021. He was targeted on 29.8% of his routes run in his rookie season, the eighth-highest total […]

Michael Thomas Expected To Be Saints' WR1

ESPN's Mike Triplett expects New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) to be the team's WR1, but his fantasy ceiling is a trickier question since we don't know how long it will take him to return to peak physical form after missing all of the 2021 season due to his ankle injury. Thomas' return […]

James Robinson Still Viewed As Top Back

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said in the spring that the team still views running back James Robinson (Achilles) as the top back, and the team didn't place him on the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin training camp. However, Travis Etienne Jr. will be heavily involved in the passing game and has […]

Brandin Cooks Should Remain Productive

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks should remain impactful in fantasy despite working with unproven quarterback Davis Mills for a second straight season. In his career, the quarterback hasn't really mattered for Cooks, whether it's been Jared Goff, Tom Brady, Deshaun Watson, Mills, Drew Brees or Tyrod Taylor. He has finished with 1,000 yards or […]

MLB Hitter Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for xwOBA (Week 17)

For this week's iteration of advanced metrics leaders, we're going to forego BaseballSavant and head straight to the best source for data - our own Jon Anderson (@JonPGH). Among many other things, he has created an MLB Tableau full of Statcast data that is available to the public. It's easy to filter and sort to […]

MLB Pitcher Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for xFIP (Week 17)

Welcome back to fantasy baseball and RotoBaller’s Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds article series! The second half of the season is now underway, and I will return to my standard format for this article series. Each week, I select one advanced metric, choose two pitchers with strong values and two with poor values, and analyze […]

MLB Trade Deadline Rumors and Updates - Fantasy Baseball Impacts

The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching. Teams looking for a leg up on their competition will be working the phones before the clock strikes 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2. Don't be surprised to see a significant uptick in trades on Monday, then again on Tuesday. With the deadline almost here, let's dive into […]

Tarik Skubal Leaves Monday's Start With Arm Fatigue

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal left his Monday start against the Minnesota Twins with left arm fatigue. Skubal pitched well before departing, tossing five scoreless innings while allowing just three hits and striking out four. The Tigers' rotation has been ravaged by injuries this season and can ill-afford to lose Skubal, who has been their […]

Luke Weaver Headed To Kansas City

The Kansas City Royals acquired right-hander Luke Weaver from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for outfielder Emmanuel Rivera on Monday. Weaver has appeared in 12 games for Arizona in 2022, posting a 1-1 record, 7.71 ERA, 1.78 WHIP, and 19 strikeouts over 16 1/3 innings of work. Look for Weaver to try to help bolster […]

Hunter Greene Shuts Out Marlins Across Six Innings

Cincinnati Reds starter Hunter Greene pitched one of his best games on Monday, earning his fourth win of the year after holding the Miami Marlins to no runs through six innings of the eventual 3-1 victory. He struck out eight, walked nobody, and let up a single hit. Despite the great start, Greene still owns […]

Jose Quintana Headed To St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly finalizing a deal to acquire left-hander Jose Quintana from the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. The return for the Pirates has yet to be reported. Quintana has made 20 starts for the Pirates in 2022, posting a 3-5 record, 3.50 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and 89 strikeouts over […]

Jake Diekman Headed To White Sox

The Chicago White Sox are acquiring left-hander Jake Diekman from the Boston Red Sox. Diekman will head to Chicago to help solidify the bullpen while the White Sox send catcher Reese McGuire to Boston in exchange. The 35-year-old Diekman has been solid out of the pen for the Red Sox in 2022, posting a 5-1 […]

Bryce Harper Has Pins Removed From Thumb

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (thumb) had the pins removed from his thumb on Monday and will now be ready to begin to ramp up activities in the near future. Harper has been on the injured list since fracturing his thumb near the end of June when he was hit by a pitch. He is […]

Luis Severino Moved To 60-Day Injured List

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Severino (lat) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Monday. Severino was shut down about two weeks ago with a right lat strain and will now not be eligible to return to the roster until mid-September. The 28-year-old hurler has made 16 starts for the Yankees in 2022, posting […]

Jon Gray Leaves Monday's Start With Injury

Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray left his Monday start against the Baltimore Orioles with left side discomfort. Gray allowed four runs (three earned) over 1 1/3 innings of work while striking out three and walking one before trainers were summoned to the mound to check on him with one out in the second inning. The […]

Kris Bryant Lands On Injured List

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (foot) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday. Bryant had been getting treatment on the foot while trying to play through a bout of plantar fasciitis in his left foot but he and the team wound up deciding to place him on the IL on Monday. The Rockies […]