
Jesus Sanchez Getting A Breather On Monday
Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against right-hander Aaron Sanchez and the Washington Nationals. Bryan De La Cruz will be covering center field and batting seventh in the game. After a nice start to the year, Sanchez has gone ice cold at the plate in May. Over […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Likely To Return On Tuesday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (groin) ran the bases ahead of Monday night's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Braves manager Brian Snitker stated that Acuna passed all the tests in his base running and in his other exercises on Monday. If Acuna recovers from Monday's workouts well, he is likely to return to action […]

Willy Adames May Require A Trip To The Injured List
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (ankle) is set to have his ankle examined by doctors on Monday. Ahead of the examination, Brewers manager Craig Counsell stated that a stint on the injured list could be needed for Adames. The 26-year-old suffered a left ankle sprain in Sunday's game. Luckily, X-rays were negative and he still […]

Nelson Cruz Scratched With Flu-Like Symptoms On Monday
Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (illness) was a late scratch from the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Miami Marlins. He was dealing with flu-like symptoms when he arrived at the park. He spoke with the team's training staff, then wound up leaving the park. He was originally slated to hit out of […]

Austin Hays Takes Batting Practice On Monday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hand) went through batting practice on Monday. He is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game, but there is some hope that he could return on Tuesday or even be utilized off the bench on Monday. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde stated on Monday that Hays has progressed well. Hays […]

Jorge Mateo Still Dealing With Soreness
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo (shoulder) is still experiencing left shoulder soreness, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Mateo injured his shoulder during Sunday's game after colliding with Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson on the way to first base. Hyde is optimistic that Mateo will be back soon, suggesting there's even a chance he could […]

Chris Sale Resumes Throwing
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (rib cage) has resumed playing catch, according to manager Alex Cora. Sale recently took a break from throwing due to a non-baseball medical issue, but he's back on track in his recovery from a stress fracture in his right rib cage that has kept him out all season […]

Willy Adames Out Against Braves
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (ankle) is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Atlanta Braves. Adames suffered a left ankle sprain on Sunday against the Miami Marlins, but thankfully X-rays came back negative. Fantasy managers should consider the 26-year-old day-to-day for now. Third baseman Luis Urias will shift to shortstop and bat […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Missing Fifth Straight Game
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (groin) is out of the starting lineup yet again on Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 24-year-old superstar remains day-to-day, but this will be his fifth straight game on the bench due to a groin injury. The Braves are understandably being cautious with Acuna, even though his MRI exam […]

Jeremy Pena Remains Out Monday
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (knee) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Boston Red Sox. Pena has been out of action since last Thursday due to a sore right knee, although he did have an on-field workout before the game on Monday. Aledmys Diaz has started at shortstop since Pena's knee […]

Brandon Lowe Heads To Injured List
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a lower back injury. Lowe was scratched from a game on Saturday and wasn't in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Detroit Tigers, and now we know why. With Lowe on the shelf, infielder […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Mike Moustakas, Juan Yepez, Reid Demers, Alek Thomas
Welcome RotoBallers to Week 6 of the fantasy baseball season. Last week's list featured players like George Kirby off the waiver wire, and we're back at it for more. Just like any other week, we have put together a full assortment of fantasy baseball waiver wire articles. We are with you every single week, and […]

Zamir White NFL Rookie Profile - Fantasy Football Running Back Outlook
The impending arrival of each rookie class reignites an annual surge of interest in these first-year players that galvanizes the fantasy community. This also serves as a catalyst for fantasy managers and analysts to immerse themselves in a detailed evaluation of each new class. This includes determining their strengths and weaknesses, studying their statistical achievements […]

Mets-Cardinals Game Postponed Monday
The game between the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals has been postponed on Monday due to rain. It will be made up on Tuesday as part of a doubleheader, beginning at 3:10 pm. Right-hander Trevor Williams was scheduled to start on the mound for the Mets, with right-hander Miles Mikolas going for the […]

Michael Wacha Throws Simulated Inning
Boston Red Sox right-hander Michael Wacha (intercostal) threw a simulated inning against catcher Christian Arroyo on Monday and had two strikeouts and induced a ground ball. Wacha got swings and misses on his fastball, changeup and curveball. The 30-year-old is expected to return later this week and could start either Saturday or Sunday at home […]

Drew Steckenrider On Restricted List, Roenis Elias Called Up
The Seattle Mariners placed right-hander Drew Steckenrider on the restricted list on Monday and selected left-hander Roenis Elias' contract from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. The 31-year-old Steckenrider probably isn't vaccinated, so he won't make the trip for the team's series in Toronto this week. Steckenrider does have two saves in 13 innings pitched […]

Byron Buxton In The Lineup Again Monday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) is in the starting lineup for the second straight day on Monday, starting in center field and batting leadoff against Oakland Athletics left-hander Zach Logue. Buxton has been battling through a knee issue of late, but it's nice to see him playing in his second straight game. The Twins […]

Brandon Lowe Not In Monday's Lineup
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe isn't starting Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers and right-handed starter Alex Faedo. Lowe is batting .212 with a .293 on-base percentage, five home runs, and a stolen base in 1333 plate appearances this season. Vidal Brujan is batting fifth and starting at second base instead on Monday. […]

Christian Vazquez In The Starting Lineup Monday
Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez is back in the starting lineup on Monday for a matchup with the Houston Astros and right-hander Jake Odorizzi. The 31-year-old got the day off on Sunday but will hit eighth against Odorizzi and the Astros. So far this season, Vazquez is batting .230 with a .280 on-base percentage […]

Andrew Benintendi Back in Monday's Lineup
Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi is back in the lineup Monday for a matchup with the Chicago White Sox and right-handed starter Johnny Cueto. One of Kansas City's best position players this season, Benintendi is batting .316 with a .375 on-base percentage and two home runs in 128 plate appearances this season. He wasn't […]

Raisel Iglesias Once Again An Elite Fantasy Closer
Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias is once again among fantasy baseball's best closers this season. The veteran has pitched to a 4.05 ERA and a 3.78 FIP in 13.1 innings this season. He's also logged eight saves while striking out 16 batters and walking just four. The ERA may seem unideal, but it's largely […]

Max Fried Once Again Effective For Atlanta In 2022
Atlanta Braves left-handed starter Max Fried is enjoying another quality season in 2022. The 28-year-old is sporting a 3.14 ERA and a 3.50 FIP in 43 innings spanning seven starts for the defending World Series champions. He has also registered 41 strikeouts compared to just four walks in those 43 innings. Next up for the […]

Pete Alonso Enjoying Strong Start To 2022
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is once again producing at an above-average rate at the plate. After hitting .262 with a .344 on-base percentage, 37 home runs, and three stolen bases in 637 plate appearances last season, Alonso is batting .270 with a .342 on-base percentage and eight home runs in 155 plate […]

Jalen Tolbert Could Have An Immediate Impact
Dallas Cowboys third-round wide receiver Jalen Tolbert has a chance to make the biggest immediate impact of all the team's rookies this year. Michael Gallup's knee injury could make him unavailable to begin the year, and pass-catchers Amari Cooper and Cedrick Wilson are playing for different teams. CeeDee Lamb, James Washington and Tolbert could be […]

Alex Faedo Called Up To Start Monday
The Detroit Tigers recalled right-hander Alex Faedo from Triple-A Toledo on Monday in order for him to start in the series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. In corresponding moves, the Tigers placed outfielders Austin Meadows (illness) and Victor Reyes (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list and recalled outfielder Daz Cameron from Toledo. Faedo, the […]

Aleksandar Rakic Ends Up On Losing End Saturday
Aleksandar Rakic was on the door of a light-heavyweight title shot but was unable to get the victory over the former champion on Saturday, suffering a third-round TKO loss to Jan Blachowicz. In 11:11 of action, Rakic tallied 27 significant strikes (61 total strikes) and only landed one of his four takedown tries on the […]

Royals Fire Hitting Coach Terry Bradshaw
The Kansas City Royals announced on Monday that they have parted ways with hitting coach Terry Bradshaw. Effectively immediately, senior director of player development and hitting performance Alec Zumwalt will join the major league staff and oversee all hitting efforts. Keoni DeRenne will remain as the assistant hitting coach. Entering Monday's game against the Chicago […]

Former Title Holder Jan Blachowicz Earns Main-Event Victory
After losing his light-heavyweight title, Jan Blachowicz wanted to make a big statement to earn another shot, and he did just that on Saturday. Blachowicz earned the victory in the night's main event with a third-round TKO. His opponent, Aleksandar Rakic, was unable to continue, falling to the mat after a non-contact movement. In 11:11 […]

Johnny Cueto Called Up To Start Monday
The Chicago White Sox purchased the contract of right-hander Johnny Cueto from Triple-A Charlotte on Monday and optioned infielder Danny Mendick to Charlotte in a corresponding move. Cueto is scheduled to start the series opener against the Kansas City Royals on Monday. The White Sox need some rotation help with Lance Lynn (knee) out until […]

Ion Cutelaba Takes The Loss In Saturday's Co-Main Event
Though he landed all three of his takedowns in 2:22 of total action, Ion Cutelaba was unable to capitalize on those moments and suffered a first-round submission loss to Ryan Spann on Saturday. In the few minutes of action, Cutelaba landed only two significant strikes and all three of his takedowns. With 14 of his […]