Gerrit Cole Gives Up Five Earned Runs In Loss To Red Sox

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole was rocked for six runs (five earned) in a 9-2 loss against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. The three-time All-Star managed to get through five innings but gave up eight hits, three home runs and two walks while striking out six. The outing represented the right-hander's worst […]

Dodgers Sit Will Smith, AJ Pollock Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith and outfielder AJ Pollock are both out of the starting lineup Sunday against right-hander Adbert Alzolay and the Chicago Cubs. The duo will be replaced by catcher Austin Barnes, batting eighth, and outfielder Zach McKinstry, batting seventh. Smith has been slumping as of late, going just 3-for-19 in his […]

Max Muncy Gets Sunday Night Off Versus Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy is not in the lineup for Sunday's finale against the Chicago Cubs. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Muncy's absence is a scheduled day off, and he will return to the lineup Monday when the Dodgers host the San Francisco Giants. Muncy has rebounded nicely from a poor 2020 season […]

Chris Sale To Throw BP Session On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) will take another step forward in his recovery from Tommy John Surgery on Wednesday when he throws two innings of live batting practice. The Red Sox ace came out of Saturday's 15-pitch session to live hitters "feeling great" and a scheduled rehab assignment is surely on the […]

Victor Robles Leaves Game Early Sunday

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (knee) left the game early on Sunday after he was hit in the back of the knee by a pitch from Miami Marlins pitcher Ross Detwiler. Outfielder Gerardo Parra replaced Robles in the game. Before leaving, the 24-year-old had gone hitless in three plate appearances with a walk, strikeout and […]

Hector Santiago Ejected For Foreign Substance

Seattle Mariners left-hander Hector Santiago became the first player in Major League Baseball to be ejected on Sunday after a foreign-substance inspection against the Chicago White Sox. The 33-year-old southpaw had gone 2 1/3 innings in the game, allowing one run on three hits while walking two and striking out four before the ejection. Santiago […]

Josh Naylor Carted Off After Outfield Collision

Cleveland Indians outfielder Josh Naylor (leg) had to be carted off the field Sunday with his right leg immobilized in a medical device after a collision with second baseman Ernie Clement. The injury specifics weren't immediately known, but Naylor appeared to be in "extreme pain," according to MLB.com's Mandy Bell. Naylor, who is slashing .253/.301/.700 […]

Jose Abreu Exits Early On Sunday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (knee) left Sunday's game early after being hit by a pitch on the left knee from Seattle Mariners pitcher J.T. Chargois. Abreu was in clear pain and exited with team trainers. Abreu has been in a big slump in June, but any time missed would be a big blow […]

Eduardo Escobar Sitting Sunday; Expected To Be Traded

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eduardo Escobar is on the bench for Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres with right-hander Yu Darvish on the mound as trade speculation around the 32-year-old switch-hitter intensifies. According to a source, he's expected to be traded. Escobar, who drove in five runs on Saturday, is having a solid season with […]

Wander Franco Hitless In Last 16 At-Bats

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco hit a three-run home run and a double in his highly anticipated MLB debut last Tuesday, but baseball's top prospect has gone hitless with five strikeouts in his next 16 at-bats entering Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Three of the 20-year-old's five strikeouts came on Thursday, his […]

Manny Machado Gets Day Off Sunday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Diamondbacks. This looks to just be a day off for Machado, who has played in 18 straight games for San Diego. He's been having a solid year at the plate, slashing .262/.339/.462 with 12 homers, eight steals, […]

Buster Posey Returns To Lineup Sunday Afternoon

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (back) is in the lineup on Sunday afternoon against the Athletics. Posey had missed the last two games due to back tightness, but it appears everything is good to go for him now. He's been having a great year at the plate so far, slashing .322/.411/.556 with 12 home […]

Willie Calhoun Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Texas Rangers placed outfielder Willie Calhoun (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a fracture of the ulna bone in his left forearm. Outfielder Jason Martin was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Calhoun fractured his forearm after being hit by a pitch on Saturday and may not be […]

Brandon Crawford Sitting Out Sunday's Contest

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford is not in the starting lineup for Sunday afternoon's matchup with the Athletics. This looks to just be a day off for Crawford, who has made seven straight starts and appeared in 11 of the team's last 12 games. Crawford has been having a career-year at the plate in […]

Max Kepler Not In Starting Lineup For Second Straight Game

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is not in the starting lineup for the second game in a row on Sunday. There's no word of any injury right now, so it appears it's just another day off for Kepler, who has struggled since coming off the injured list. Over his last seven games, Kepler is slashing […]

Mets Hope To Activate Brandon Nimmo On Tuesday

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas said the team is hoping to activate outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) from the injured list on Tuesday. Nimmo has been out of action since early May with a detached ligament in his left hand. The 28-year-old should be added immediately if he's lingering on your league's waiver wire, especially […]

Ozzie Albies An Ideal Fantasy Trade Target

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies has been one of fantasy baseball's best at his position this season. He's provided production at the plate and on the base paths with 12 home runs and 10 stolen bases through his first 316 plate appearances. The 24-year-old is batting .254 on the season, but his expected batting […]

Zack Greinke Gets Two-Start Week Amid Hot Streak

Houston Astros starting pitcher Zack Greinke lines up for two outings this coming week, at home Monday against the Baltimore Orioles and at Cleveland next Sunday. The 37-year-old right-hander is defying Father Time in 2021, winning his last four decisions and riding an 8-2 record with a 3.56 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 70 strikeouts […]

Freddy Galvis Heads To Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed shortstop Freddy Galvis (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a right quadriceps strain and recalled second baseman Domingo Leyba, outfielder Ryan McKenna and infielder Ramon Urias from Triple-A Norfolk. Right-hander Konner Wade and outfielder Stevie Wilkerson have been optioned to Norfolk. Galvis was injured on Saturday when he […]

Stephen Strasburg Throws Bullpen Session

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Sunday. Strasburg has been out since June 2 with a neck strain, and the Nats have been very cautious with the right-hander, who has made only five starts on the season. With the Nationals slow-playing the 32-year-old right-hander's recovery, Strasburg will not […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball (DFS) Lineup Picks for 6/27/21 (Premium Content)

NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 6/27 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   Atlanta (+4.5) vs. Milwaukee (224 total) Injuries: Donte DiVincenzo, Brandon Goodwin, DeAndre Hunter - ALL OUT, Bogdan Bogdanovic- questionable Despite getting completely waxed in game two, Vegas likes the Hawks to keep it close here in game […]

Trent Grisham Hitting Lower In The Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham has previously been a fixture at the top of the team's lineup. Prior to Monday, the outfielder had hit first, second or third in all but one game he started. However, in the past week, San Diego manager Jayce Tingler has opted to utilize Tommy Pham as the team's […]

J.D. Davis To Start Rehab Assignment Wednesday

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (finger) plans to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Wednesday. Davis has been out since early may with a sprained left middle finger and was recently moved to the 60-day injured list, but he's eligible to return on July 1 and will likely return to the team […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Scorching-Hot In June

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., the No. 7 overall prospect in baseball, recorded a career-high four hits, including a three run home run (12th of the season), and five RBI for Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Saturday. Witt finished a triple shy of the cycle and is hitting .409 (18-for-44) with two home runs […]

Marco Gonzales To Miss Start After Hitting Paternity List

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales won't start Sunday after being placed on the paternity list. Right-hander Yohan Ramirez was recalled from the minors. Gonzales has to be kept out of action for at least three days, but he should return next week for one start against either Toronto or Texas. The team didn't say […]

NASCAR DFS Tiered Rankings: Explore the Pocono Mountains 350 (Premium Content)

  All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to RotoBaller's Tiered Rankings for the nineteenth race of the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season, the Explore the Pocono Mountains 350 at Pocono Raceway. For those that are viewing these rankings for the first time, here is how the sheet works. […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Hits Major-League Leading 26th Homer

Toronto Blue Jays corner infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his major league-leading 26th home run of the season in Saturday's 12-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles. The 22-year-old superstar has now homered in three straight games and four of his last seven as part of a seven-game hitting streak. His 26th long ball marked the […]

Jacob deGrom Allows Two Earned Runs Against Phillies

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom allowed two runs, both earned, over six innings in his Saturday start against the Philadelphia Phillies. It was actually a season-high in earned runs allowed for the hurler, who hadn't allowed a run in eight of his previous 12 starts. The 33-year-old didn't collect the win on the […]

Raimel Tapia Getting The Day Off On Sunday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia is getting the day off on Sunday in the series finale vs. the Milwaukee Brewers. This looks to just be a routine day of rest for the Rockies' leadoff man. The 27-year-old is slashing .299/.346/.413 with 18 doubles, five home runs, 36 RBI, 10 stolen bases, and 45 runs scored […]

Zach Plesac Heads For Rehab Assignment

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac (thumb) is set to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday at Double-A Akron, according to The Athletic. The 26-year-old threw a bullpen Saturday and continues to make progress from the fractured thumb he suffered at the end of May. His fantasy managers can hang tight and hope for a Major […]