Max Meyer Placed On The 15-Day IL

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Max Meyer (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow sprain. Meyer lasted just 2/3 of an inning in Saturday's start against Pittsburgh before leaving early with the elbow issue. He missed nearly a month in Triple-A earlier this season while dealing with elbow nerve irritation so […]

Brian Anderson Lands On The Injured List

Miami Marlins infielder/outfielder Brian Anderson (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder sprain. The 29-year-old sustained the injury while laying out for a ball in the sixth inning of Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Anderson is slashing .256/.346/.378 with three home runs, 12 RBI, and a stolen […]

Travin Howard To Have Core Muscle Surgery

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Travin Howard (groin) was placed on the PUP list. The 26-year-old is heading to Philadelphia to have core muscle surgery, although he has a "solid" chance of being ready for Week 1. Howard re-signed with the team back in June after finishing last year with 21 tackles (11 solo) throughout 12 […]

Andrew Vaughn Not Included In Sunday's Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn is not part of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. AJ Pollock and Gavin Sheets will be the team's corner outfielders for the game. White Sox manager Tony La Russa stated prior to the game that Vaughn's day off was recommended by trainers, though he […]

Jose Ramirez Getting A Breather On Sunday

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez is getting the day off on Sunday as the team closes out its four-game series against the Chicago White Sox. Ernie Clement will be covering third base and batting seventh in the game. Ramirez is in the midst of yet another standout season. He's currently second in the American […]

Samaje Perine Lands On PUP List With Undisclosed Injury

Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine (undisclosed) will begin training camp on the active/PUP list. The 26-year-old is currently dealing with an unknown injury. He can be activated at any point and start practicing. However, with Chris Evans already expected to battle Perine to become Joe Mixon's routine backup this season, an extended absence could […]

Jonathan India Scratched With Thigh Contusion Sunday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (thigh) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Tyler Naquin will now be the team's leadoff hitter for the game while Matt Reynolds will be covering the keystone. India suffered a left thigh contusion while sliding head first into home plate […]

Alejandro Kirk Resting Against Red Sox On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is getting a breather on Sunday as the team closes out its three-game series against the Boston Red Sox. Danny Jansen will be behind the plate for the game while Lourdes Gurriel Jr. will be slotting in at designated hitter. Kirk was part of the team's hit parade on […]

Josh Donaldson Sitting Against Orioles On Sunday

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson is absent from the starting lineup for Sunday's game against right-hander Dean Kremer and the Baltimore Orioles. DJ LeMahieu will be covering the hot corner for the game. This will be the second time that Donaldson has sat since play resumed following the All-Star break on Thursday. The […]

Ty Gibbs Makes His Cup Debut

Ty Gibbs will be making his first career Cup Series start, starting in 10th place at Pocono Raceway on Sunday. Kurt Busch qualified and was supposed to start until he crashed in practice and suffered a concussion, which is why Gibbs is filling in. Gibbs has been a star in the Xfinity Series and has […]

Jordan Poyer Will Continue Practicing

Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer arrived for training camp, with Sean McDermott informing reporters he will practice. The 31-year-old is looking for a new contract, although both sides are seemingly on good terms. Poyer finished last season with 93 total tackles (66 solo), three sacks, and tied for a career-high five interceptions. With Tre'Davious White […]

J.D. Martinez Could Be Back In Lineup On Monday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora gave an update on injured outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) prior to Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Even though Martinez is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game, the outfielder could be available off the bench. Cora also added that the hope is that he'll be able […]

Bryan Reynolds Expects To Return On Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (oblique) expects to return from the injured list ahead of the team's two-game series against the Chicago Cubs, which begins on Monday. The 27-year-old has been out for about two weeks due to a right oblique strain. It's been an up-and-down season for the veteran thus far. Over 83 games, […]

Daniel Suarez Starts In Ninth

Daniel Suarez will be starting in ninth place at Pocono Raceway on Sunday. Suarez will be in an interesting situation. If 17 different drivers perform well on Sunday, Suarez could be the one driver kicked out of the playoffs, but that will be very unlikely. Suarez has stats of one win, four top-fives and eight […]

Darius Leonard To Begin Camp On PUP List

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard (back) will start training camp on the physically unable to perform list. The veteran had back surgery in June, hoping to address the lingering leg pain he played through last season. Head coach Frank Reich isn't sure if Leonard will be ready for Week 1, although the team can activate […]

Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado Won't Travel To Toronto

The St. Louis Cardinals will be without All-Star infielders Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado for its two-game series in Toronto against the Blue Jays this coming Tuesday and Wednesday. Neither player is vaccinated against COVID-19 and as a result, they are unable to enter Canada. Both players will be placed on the restricted list prior […]

Tre'Davious White Placed On PUP List

Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (knee) will begin training camp on the PUP list. The 27-year-old tore his ACL during the Thanksgiving meeting with the New Orleans Saints, requiring surgery, and missed the remainder of the 2021-22 campaign. Fortunately, head coach Sean McDermott informed reporters White is "on schedule," although he declined to specify if […]

Martin Truex Jr. Starts In Eighth Place

Martin Truex Jr. will be starting in eighth place at Pocono Raceway on Sunday. Truex is also one of the drivers that will be talked about until the playoffs start, because Truex currently holds the last playoff spot. If another driver gets their first win of the season, Truex will be knocked out of the […]

Justin Dunn Optioned To Triple-A Following Rehab Stint

The Cincinnati Reds have returned right-handed pitcher Justin Dunn (shoulder) from his rehab assignment and he's been optioned to Triple-A. The 26-year-old had been on the 60-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation. He has yet to pitch in the majors this year due to the injury. If he can pitch well at Triple-A, […]

Jonathan Villar Designated For Assignment By Angels

The Los Angeles Angels designated infielder Jonathan Villar for assignment on Sunday. Outfielder Magneuris Sierra was added to the team's roster in a corresponding move. Villar spent about three weeks with the Angels after being released by the Chicago Cubs in late June. Over 13 games in an Angels jersey, the 31-year-old slashed just .163/.226/.224 […]

Tyler Mahle Activated, Set To Start On Sunday

The Cincinnati Reds have activated right-hander Tyler Mahle (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list. He will be the team's starting pitcher for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 27-year-old was sidelined for about three weeks due to a minor right shoulder strain. He's made 17 starts this year and he's gone 3-7 with […]

Bubba Wallace Starts In Seventh

Bubba Wallace will be starting in seventh place at Pocono Raceway on Sunday. Wallace is coming off one of his best races of the year with a third-place finish at New Hampshire. It looks like he could be in line for another good finish, as he will be starting inside the top 10. However, this […]

Ryan Blaney Starts In Sixth Place

Ryan Blaney will be starting in sixth place at Pocono Raceway on Sunday. Blaney will be one of the most talked about drivers leading up to the playoffs, as he is one of the drivers who is barely holding onto his playoff spot. Since Blaney does not have a win this year, he sits in […]

Willson Contreras Getting The Day Off On Sunday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras is getting a breather on Sunday as the team takes on left-hander Bailey Falter and the Philadelphia Phillies. Yan Gomes will be handling catching duties and batting seventh in the game. The Phillies will certainly be glad to see Contreras out of the lineup for the game. The 30-year-old veteran […]

J.T. Realmuto Sitting Against Cubs On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is absent from the starting lineup for Sunday's game against left-hander Drew Smyly and the Chicago Cubs. Garrett Stubbs will be behind the plate for the game. Realmuto has had a productive month of July thus far. Over 13 games this month, he's slashed .333/.385/.600 with three home runs, two […]

Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 16

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 16

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 16

We have completed another week of MLB action, making it time to make more waiver wire moves. With more and more injuries and players slumping, it is time to start changing our rosters. I want to emphasize that it is still not time to panic about your core players. Do not go dropping early picks […]

Jeffrey Springs Activated Ahead Of Sunday's Start

The Tampa Bay Rays have activated left-hander Jeffrey Springs (leg) from the 15-day injured list. He will return to the mound as the team's starting pitcher for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. To clear a roster spot for Springs, right-hander Luis Patino was sent to Triple-A. Springs had been on the injured list […]

1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 16

Welcome back RotoBallers to Week 16! The All-Star break festivities are over and we're into the second half of the season. Today, we're back with another edition of our first-and third-base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups. For those who are not familiar, each week at RotoBaller, we publish a waiver wire article for each position. […]