Alek Manoah Strikes Out 11 Angels

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah was superb in Wednesday's 10-2 win over the Angels, striking out 11 batters through 6 2/3 frames of work. The right-hander dominated his road start by allowing just five hits with his only blemish coming via a two-run homer by MVP front-runner Shohei Ohtani in the third. He […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Hits 13th Homer

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. swatted a pair of extra-base hits on Tuesday to help his club defeat the Angels 10-2. Gurriel got the scoring started by taking Dylan Bundy deep for a solo homer in the third inning before adding a single and a double to finish the game going 3-for-4 with […]

Teoscar Hernandez Slugs Grand Slam In Win

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez kept his strong second half going on Tuesday by slugging his first career grand slam in the team's 7-2 win over the Angels. The 413' foot shot to left field blew the game wide open for his 18th bomb and 77th RBI of the season as he finished the […]

Brett Phillips Hits Another Grand Slam On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brett Phillips went 1-for-4 with a grand slam during Wednesday's 20-8 loss to the Boston Red Sox. With the bases loaded in the top of the ninth inning, he took Phillips Valdez deep to left-center field to cut the Rays' deficit 20-7. The 27-year-old has now driven in nine runs and […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/12/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Thursday gang, and happy birthday to me! I wouldn't want to spend it any other way than researching a DFS afternoon slate. We have an eight-game slate on our hands this afternoon. This will be an important slate to keep up with the weather, considering how the past few days have gone. I'll do […]

Bubba's DraftKings DFS Breakdown - Daily MLB Quick Hits (8/12)

Welcome back to another edition of MLB DFS Quick Hits. Today we have an 8 game main slate to preview. Bubba (@bdentrek) will go over weather, totals, plays, and more to get your MLB DFS lineups ready. Be sure to subscribe to the MLB DFS Quick Hits, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for August 12th, 2021

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for August 12th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Jake Arrieta Gets Crushed

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta had another rough outing on Wednesday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Arrieta got crushed right out of the gate and allowed seven runs in the top of the first inning. The Cubs needed some innings out of their starter, so Arrieta remained in the game and would finish with a […]

David Price Goes Four Innings In No-Decision

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher David Price tossed a no-decision on Wednesday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Price went four innings and allowed five hits, two runs, one walk and recorded one strikeout. Price only threw 51 pitches, but manager Dave Roberts continues to have a short leash with the veteran. Price has been pitching well […]

Navigating 2021 Tight Ends and Flex Draft Recap- Woo Fantasy Podcast

RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Brandon Murchison is joined by co-host Nick Hefley in a new episode of WooFantasy! In this episode, the guys go around the league and get you caught up on all the buzz from NFL training camps and how it could impact fantasy football values. They also recap Brandon's Flex Leagues draft […]

Ozzie Albies Stuffs Stat Sheet on Wednesday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies went 2-for-5 with a homer, three RBI, two runs, and a stolen base during an 8-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. The two-time All-Star hit a walk-off three-run homer in the 10th inning off of Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims. The 24-year-old has had a terrific 2021 […]

Anthony Santander Hits Another Home Run Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander stayed hot at the plate in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Tigers. Santander went 3-for-4 with two singles and a two-run home run. This was his fourth HR in the last three games and his 10th of the season. Santander has picked things up in August and is worth keeping […]

Matt Harvey Takes Another Loss Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Matt Harvey fell to 6-11 in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Tigers. Harvey pitched 5 innings, allowing three runs on eight hits (including a solo home run) and three walks with five strikeouts. The 32-year-old started off the season on the right foot but has struggled ever since and now owns […]

Corbin Burnes Strikes Out 15 Cubs In Gem On Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes struck out a career-high 15 Cubs over eight scoreless innings on Wednesday in a 10-0 victory. The first-time All-Star's electrifying performance included 10 straight strikeouts, tying an MLB record, and an absurd 50 CSW on 99 pitches. The Brew Crew ace is now 7-4 with a 2.27 ERA, 0.92 […]

Max Stassi Leaves Game Early on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi left Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays after being hit by a pitch on his left forearm. The 30-year-old took a 95 mph fastball from Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah in the sixth inning and was replaced by Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki. The Halo backstop has been […]

Max Stassi Leaves Game Early on Monday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi left Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays after being hit by a pitch on his left forearm. The 30-year-old took a 95 mph fastball from Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah in the sixth inning and was replaced by Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki. The Halo backstop has been […]

Miguel Cabrera One Homer Shy of 500

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera went 3-for-4 with a homer and two RBI during a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. The two-time MVP launched his 12th homer of the season, and 499th of his career, during the fifth inning off of Orioles starting pitcher Matt Harvey. While the eventual Hall of […]

Corbin Burnes Strikes Out 15 Cubs In Gem On Monday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes struck out a career-high 15 Cubs over eight scoreless innings on Monday in a 10-0 victory. The first-time All-Star's electrifying performance included 10 straight strikeouts, tying an MLB record, and an absurd 50 CSW on 99 pitches. The Brew Crew ace is now 7-4 with a 2.27 ERA, 0.92 […]

C.J. Cron Drives In Colorado's Lone Run

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a strikeout in a 5-1 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday. Cron put the Rockies on the board in the top of the first inning when he smacked an RBI single off Framber Valdez to score Connor Joe. It would be the […]

Ryan Weathers Continues Summer Swoon

San Diego Padres starter Ryan Weathers was tagged for six earned runs in 4 ⅔ innings Wednesday against the Miami Marlins. The 21-year-old surrendered seven hits including three home runs while walking one and fanning seven. After a commendable start to his career, the left-hander has fallen on hard times, possessing a grotesque 15.43 ERA […]

Trevor Story Doubles In Losing Effort

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, and a strikeout in a 5-1 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday. Story was the only player on the Rockies to record multiple hits and the only one to pick up an extra-base hit. He's now up to 26 doubles on the […]

Antonio Senzatela Takes Ninth Loss Of The Season

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela took the loss on Wednesday when he surrendered three runs on nine hits with one walk and three strikeouts over six innings in a 5-1 loss to the Astros. Houston hit Senzatela all over the ballpark in Wednesday's start. Aledmys Diaz notched a pair of RBI singles in the […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Could Get Reps In Right Field

The San Diego Padres are considering trialing shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) in right field. Out since July 30 after partially dislocating his left shoulder for the fourth time, the Friars believe a positional move could preserve their star 22-year-old. Expected to return from the IL imminently, Tatis has looked natural practicing in the outfield […]

Tanner Houck Starting Thursday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced that Tanner Houck will start Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. Houck has had three stints with the Red Sox this season, starting five games and pitching to a 2.45 ERA in 25.2 innings. He has an impressive 34.3 […]

Niko Goodrum Leaves With Groin Injury

Detroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum left Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles with a groin strain, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. He was 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI before his exit. Goodrum, who was reinstated from the injured list on August 10, has had a miserable year at […]

Kole Calhoun Exits Early

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun left Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the second inning with an injury. The ailment seems to be related to one of his legs, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. Prior to leaving the game, he walked in his lone plate appearance. It's been […]

Mike Trout Won't Be Shut Down

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) won't be shut down for the remainder of the season, the Angels have announced. However, there is still no timetable for his return, and he has not yet resumed baseball activities. The Angels have been very cautious with their star outfielder, who hasn't seen the field since injuring […]

Greg Zuerlein Kicking In Practice On Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein (back) was seen kicking at Cowboys practice on Wednesday. Zuerlein started training camp on the PUP list due to his back injury, but he was always expected to be ready for Week 1, and that seems to be the case since he's already back on the practice field. Zuerlein was […]

David Njoku Dealing With Shoulder Injury

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (shoulder) was limited to individual drills on Wednesday after he didn't practice on Tuesday. Njoku is apparently dealing with a shoulder injury but it is most likely minor if he was able to participate on an individual basis after missing just one day. The veteran tight end will look […]

Paul Goldschmidt Reaches Base Four Times On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt reached base four times in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 with a single and three walks, scoring a run. It was a great game for fantasy managers in OBP leagues with "Goldy" in their starting lineups. He's hitting .269 with a .338 OBP, […]