Emmanuel Clase Blows Save, Earns Win Monday

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase ended up earning the win in Monday's 12-9 extra-innings game against the White Sox. Clase came on to pitch the 10th inning with a one-run lead and a ghost runner on second. He allowed a leadoff single, allowed the tying run to score on a fielder's choice hit to him, […]

Josh Naylor Plates Eight Monday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Josh Naylor had a massive day at the plate in Monday's 12-9 extra-innings win over the White Sox. Naylor went 3-for-5 with a double, a ninth-inning grand slam, an 11th-inning three-run home run, eight RBI, a walk, and two strikeouts. The 24-year-old was quite the catalyst in this game and is now […]

Manuel Margot Exits Monday's Game With Hamstring Discomfort

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot (hamstring) exited Monday's game against the Angels early with right hamstring discomfort, per Rays' reporter Tricia Whitaker. It remains to be seen how serious the injury is, but it is unfortunate in any event, as the 28-year-old is slashing .337/.400/.500 with three home runs, 20 RBI, and five stolen […]

Michael Pineda Takes Tough Loss Monday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Pineda pitched well but took the loss in Monday's 2-0 game against the A's. Pineda pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on six hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with four strikeouts. However, he was outdueled by Paul Blackburn. The veteran now has a 1-2 record […]

Dany Jimenez Notches Fifth Save Of Season Monday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Dany Jimenez picked up his fifth save of the season in Monday's 2-0 win over the Tigers. Jimenez entered the game to pitch the ninth inning with a two-run lead. He allowed a walk to start the inning, struck the next two hitters out, allowed another walk, and ended the game […]

Paul Blackburn Tosses Another Gem Monday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn improved to 4-0 in Monday's 2-0 win over the Tigers. Blackburn pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing four hits and no walks with three strikeouts. The 28-year-old hasn't been fantasy relevant since his rookie season in 2017, but he now owns a sterling 1.74 ERA with 26 strikeouts and […]

Tyler Herro On The Injury Report Again For Game 5

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Philadelphia. The 22-year-old has continuously dealt with a sprained left ankle throughout the postseason, so it's unlikely he won't be around for Game 5. He's averaged 17.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, and shot 43% from deep throughout the series thus far. However, Kyle Lowry […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/10/22): MLB DFS Lineups

Hey there, this is John Brubaker pinch-hitting and dropping some of my favorite plays for tonight's slate. After a smaller slate last evening, we're digging into a nice 12-game slate tonight. As with most large slates, we'll have a decent split of cash and GPP options on the table, so I'll do my best to […]

Seiya Suzuki Exits Early With Right Ankle Soreness Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (ankle) exited Monday's game against the Padres in the sixth inning with right ankle soreness. Nothing more is known at this time, but fantasy managers may get some more news after the game or on Tuesday morning. The 27-year-old is currently 92 percent rostered, so fantasy managers should keep an […]

P.J. Tucker Questionable Again Ahead Of Game 5

Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker (calf) is questionable heading into Wednesday's playoff meeting against Philadelphia. The veteran continues to appear on the league's injury report because of a calf strain as a formality, so there's nothing for fantasy managers to worry about here. The 37-year-old has been a hit-or-miss DFS option throughout the postseason, so […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/10/22)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! It is Tuesday and this article will focus on the 14-game slate that starts at 6:35 PM Eastern time so that everyone that sees this will have time to tail the plays if they wish. I generally avoid doubleheaders as Oakland and Detroit play one, but they are difficult to handicap.  Attention […]

Jonathan Isaac Hopeful He'll Be Back For Camp

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee, hamstring) hopes he'll be ready for training camp. Isaac was selected with the No. 6 overall pick during the 2017 NBA Draft. He averaged 9.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, and 1.1 steals throughout only 136 appearances. He hasn't played since the 2019-20 season after dealing with numerous knee […]

James Wiseman Plans To Play In Summer League

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (knee) intends to play in the Summer League. The 2020 No. 2 overall pick continues to recover from a torn right meniscus that forced him to miss 43 games during his rookie year and the entire 2021-22 season. While he could experience a setback, it appears he plans to […]

Brook Lopez Has Another Strong Postseason Performance

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez had 17 points during the Game 4 loss to the Boston Celtics on Monday evening. He also added seven rebounds and one block. After undergoing a back procedure that kept him out for a chunk of the regular season, the veteran has been productive, averaging 9.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, and […]

Jrue Holiday Has A Rough Shooting Night On Monday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday finished with 16 points during the loss to Boston on Monday night. He also added nine assists, seven boards, and three steals. While the 31-year-old was doing his best to contribute in all statistical categories, he shot a dreadful 5-for-22 from the field while making just one of his six […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Dominant In Game 4

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was dominant during Monday's postseason matchup against Boston, finishing with 34 points, 18 rebounds, and five assists. However, it wasn't enough as the Celtics stole the win to tie the series at two games each. The 27-year-old is currently averaging 32 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists during the second […]

Jaylen Brown Cools Off In Game 4

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown finished with 18 points during the win over Milwaukee on Monday. He also added three rebounds, one assist, and one steal while shooting 40% from deep. The 25-year-old cooled off a bit in Game 4 after averaging 28.5 points during his previous two appearances. Jayson Tatum and Al Horford both […]

Marcus Smart Bounces Back On Monday Night

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart finished with 18 points on 8-for-13 shooting from the field during the win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday evening. Smart also drained two of his three attempts from deep while adding eight assists and two blocks. It was a welcome sight for DFS managers, especially those who put him […]

Sony Michel Agrees To Deal With Miami

Free-agent running back Sony Michel agreed to a one-year deal with the Dolphins on Monday. The veteran visited the team last week, and he will now compete with Chase Edmonds, Raheem Mostert, Myles Gaskin, and Salvon Ahmed for playing time. It's conceivable to believe one of those backs will be cut loose ahead of the […]

Al Horford Scores 30 Points In Game 4

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford finished with 30 points during the win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. The veteran tied Jayson Tatum for a team-high in scoring, thanks partly to an efficient 5-for-7 shooting effort from deep. With Robert Williams III (knee) sitting out for this one, Horford got plenty of extra opportunities […]

Steve Kerr Tests Positive For COVID-19

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr entered the league's health and safety protocols on Monday. Kerr began experiencing symptoms, prompting him to take a COVID-19 test, which returned a positive result. With Ja Morant (knee) also out for this one, both teams will be forced to navigate through Game 4 with some key losses. […]

Jayson Tatum Leads Boston To A Win On Monday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum finished with 30 points during the postseason victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. He also got after it defensively by racking up four blocks. The 24-year-old bounced back from a horrendous Game 3 showing, where he scored only 10 points on a horrific 4-for-19 shooting from the field. Now tied at […]

Ben Gamel Hitting .302 After Monday's Game

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Ben Gamel had a 2-for-4 day at the dish Monday, helping his team defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1. He doubled and scored a run and is now hitting .302 over 28 games. Gamel also has two home runs, 13 RBI, 13 runs, and two stolen bases. The 29-year-old didn't have much […]

Casey Mize To Make Rehab Start Thursday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (elbow) is scheduled to make his first rehab start for Triple-A Toledo on Thursday. Mize injured his elbow during a start on April 14, just his second appearance of the 2022 season. The 25-year-old hurler is trending in the right direction after his elbow sprain but he will probably need […]

Ryan Pepiot May Start For Dodgers Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Ryan Pepiot joined his team's taxi squad on Monday and could possibly make his MLB debut in a start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. The team has yet to make a final decision but is reportedly leaning toward sending Pepiot out there to take on the Pirates. Pepiot has made […]

Ja Morant Officially Out On Monday Night

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (knee) has officially been ruled out for Monday's postseason showdown against the Warriors. The superstar injured his knee during the Game 3 loss on Saturday, although the team has remained mum regarding the severity. It's unknown if Morant will be back on Wednesday for Game 5. In the meantime, Tyus […]

Joey Wentz Will Make His MLB Debut Wednesday

Detroit Tigers left-hander Joey Wentz will make his MLB debut against the Oakland A's on Wednesday. Wentz has made five starts for Triple-A Toledo this season, posting a 4.12 ERA and an eye-popping 11.90 K/9. The 24-year-old hurler is generally regarded as a top-10 prospect in the Detroit farm system, boasting a pedestrian fastball but […]

Jake Marisnick Leaves With Injury On Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jake Marisnick left Monday's 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers with an injury. Marisnick injured his left thumb after a hard landing while making a diving catch during the win. The veteran outfielder went 0-for-2 in the game before Cole Tucker pinch-hit for him during the sixth inning. Marisnick is hitting […]

Luke Voit Will Need More Rehab At-Bats

San Diego Padres first baseman Luke Voit (biceps) will stay at Triple-A El Paso for the time being in an attempt to get his bat going. Voit has struggled in Triple-A, striking out in nine straight at-bats at one point as he attempts to work his way back to the big league club after injuring […]

Anthony DeSclafani To Throw A Bullpen Monday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) will throw a bullpen session on Monday ahead of his team's game against the Colorado Rockies. DeSclafani has not pitched in a game since April 21 as he has been dealing with inflammation in his right ankle. The veteran right-hander is still without a timeline for a return […]