
Ryan Mountcastle Homers, Plates Two Wednesday
Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle had a solid day at the plate in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Rays, going 2-for-3 with a single, a solo home run, two RBI, and a walk. The 24-year-old has picked things up after a very slow start to the season and now has a .251/.298/.443 slash line […]

Michael Chavis Goes Deep Wednesday
Boston Red Sox utility man Michael Chavis hit a home run Wednesday off of Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Robbie Ray. It was his second of the season. Chavis went 1-for-4 out of the ninth spot of the lineup. Though he's hardly had a strong season, with just a .574 OPS in 65 at-bats, Chavis […]

Alexander Wells Makes Serviceable Spot Start Wednesday
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Alexander Wells had a successful spot start in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Rays. Wells was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to fill in for Keegan Akin (Covid-19), pitching 5 2/3 innings and allowing three runs on five hits (including two home runs) and two walks with seven strikeouts. The 24-year-old has only […]

Hunter Renfroe Hits 15th Homer
Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe went deep for the 15th time this season on Wednesday, launching a solo shot off Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jordan Romano in the eighth inning. It was his only hit in four at-bats. Renfroe has cooled considerably in July after his torrid May and June, but his season slash […]

Jordan Lyles Has Lackluster Outing On Wednesday
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jordan Lyles continued his mediocre pitching versus the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. He went seven innings, allowing six hits, four earned runs, and struck out five in the 4-2 loss. Lyles allowed three home runs in this contest, which moved his season total to 25 homers allowed. Those 25 blasts allowed […]

J.D. Martinez Homers Wednesday
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double against the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday with an RBI and two runs scored. The home run was his 20th of the season, and he very nearly hit another one in this game. Martinez appears to be long past his […]

Kyle Hendricks Tosses Another Quality Start
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks suffered a no-decision on Wednesday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Hendricks cruised through the first six innings, but ran into trouble in the bottom of the seventh inning and allowed two runs in that frame. Hendricks would finish with a line of eight hits, two runs, zero walks and […]

Jason Heyward Hits Two Doubles
Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles in Wednesday's loss versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Heyward has been a favorite for manager David Ross, but he has been dreadful at the plate. Despite the nice game on Wednesday, Heyward is only hitting .207 with six home runs, 19 RBI and […]

Rafael Ortega Triples In Loss
Chicago Cubs outfielder Rafael Ortega leadoff for the club on Wednesday and had himself a nice evening versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Ortega went 2-for-3 with a triple, RBI and stolen base. He was also caught stealing in the contest. Despite his nice evening, manager David Ross yanked Ortega early with pinch-hitter Jake Marisnick in […]

Rafael Devers Rockes 24th Homer
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers went deep Wednesday for his only hit in three at-bats, lining a solo shot off of Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Robbie Ray. It was Devers' 24th home run of the year and his fifth off a lefty. Devers has only slugged .423 off lefties in 123 at-bats […]

Kike Hernandez Homers And Doubles From Leadoff Spot
Boston Red Sox utility man Kike Hernandez had another strong game out of the leadoff spot Wednesday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk, two RBI, and a run scored against the Toronto Blue Jays. The long ball was his 14th of the season and came off of Blue Jays starter Robbie […]

Mark Melancon Snatches Drama-Free Save
San Diego Padres closer Mark Melancon retired the Atlanta Braves in order Wednesday to collect his MLB-leading 28th save. Melancon had been scuffling of late but breezed through the bottom of the Braves order in 11 pitches, fanning two batters and forcing a ground out to end the game. Unless he continues his slide, Melancon's […]

Adam Ottavino Holds 16th Game Of The Year
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Adam Ottavino recorded his 16th hold of the year Wednesday, allowing just a walk in an inning of work while striking out one batter against the Toronto Blue Jays. With seven saves in addition to those 16 holds, he's a top option in leagues that count both categories. With his […]

Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Thursday 7/22
Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues, no doubt, already have holes to fill with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily fantasy baseball streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these recommendations can be useful […]

Matt Barnes Saves 20th Game Of The Season
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes locked down his 20th save of the year Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays, setting down the three batters he faced in order with one strikeout. Barnes has been consistently excellent all season, but especially so of late with just one earned run allowed in his last 10 […]

Bryce Harper To Get X-Ray
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (foot/ankle) will get an x-ray after fouling a pitch off of his lower leg Wednesday against the New York Yankees, according to Phillies manager Joe Girardi. Harper worked a walk off of Yankees relief pitcher Nick Nelson and stayed in the game despite being in clear discomfort during the eighth […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Wallops 29th Homer
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 2-for-3 with a walk and two-run homer in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves. Tatis walloped a meatball from reliever Shane Greene into the seats in the fifth frame that proved clutch in the 3-2 victory. Through 339 plate appearances, the 22-year-old star leads […]

Garrett Richards Escapes With A Win Wednesday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Richards earned his sixth win of the season Wednesday, allowing four runs on four hits and a walk to the Toronto Blue Jays in 5 2/3 innings. He struck out five batters. Richards was one out away from his first quality start since June 1 before he allowed two […]

Brad Hand Takes The Loss Wednesday
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brad Hand was saddled with the loss Wednesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on one hit and one walk in two innings of work. Hand's record drops to 5-3 for the season with a 2.63 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 40 strikeouts in 41 innings. He remains a top closing option despite […]

Trea Turner Steals 21st Base Of Season
Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner swiped a bag against the Colorado Rockies Wednesday, his 21st of the season. He's only been caught three times. Turner also hit a single in four at-bats. Turner is now third in the majors in steals and has a very strong chance to put up a 30-30 season, which just […]

Juan Soto Steals His Sixth Base
Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto didn't homer Wednesday, which seems notable, given that he's gone deep five times in his last six games, but he did go 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base. It was his sixth swiped bag of the year in 11 attempts. Fantasy managers were surely hoping for a better […]

Erick Fedde Goes Six Strong Innings Wednesday
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde rebounded nicely Wednesday after a string of tough starts, throwing six strong innings against the Miami Marlins. He gave up one unearned run on four hits and one walk while striking out four batters. He took a no-decision. This is Fedde's first quality start since June 18, and he […]

Luis Torrens Homers Again Wednesday
Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens went deep again Wednesday, smacking a solo home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber. Torrens now has 11 home runs on the season, and two in his last three games. He's picking up plenty of time at catcher, first base, and designated hitter lately, but his fantasy value […]

Kyle Seager Hits 18th Homer
Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager hit his 18th home run of the season Wednesday, a solo shot off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber. Seager has turned up the power lately, slugging .571 with three homers over his last seven games. With 53 RBI on the season, Seager has been a strong producer in […]

Mitch Haniger Hits 23rd Homer
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger went 1-for-4 with a home run Wednesday afternoon against the Colorado Rockies, a solo shot off starting pitcher Austin Gomber. It was his 23rd home run of the season. Haniger has now homered in five of his last nine games, and was named American League Player of the Week. He's […]

Robbie Ray Gives Up Three Homers Wednesday
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Robbie Ray took the loss on Wednesday after allowing four runs in five innings to the Red Sox. Three of the five hits he surrendered left the ballpark to account for all his runs allowed as he struck out four and walked one in the outing. Tonight's effort marked the […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Homers Versus Red Sox
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. walloped his 32nd home run of the season on Wednesday as his club fell to the Red Sox 7-4. His 430' solo shot to the opposite field came off Garrett Richards in the fourth inning for his only hit of the night, but he did walk twice […]

Dylan Cease Suffers Sixth Loss
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease went five innings in Wednesday's loss versus the Minnesota Twins. Cease allowed seven hits, three runs, two walks and struck out five on the evening. Cease has put together a solid season for the Pale Hose and continues to rack up strikeouts, but the youngster has also been […]

Teoscar Hernandez Hits 13th Dinger
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez slugged his 13th home run of the season during the team's 7-4 loss to the Red Sox on Wednesday. He paired his solo blast in the sixth with a single to finish the game going 2-for-4 as he now sits with an impressive .298 BA and 53 RBI on […]

Josh Jacobs Enters 2021 With Lowered Fantasy Value
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has rushed for at least 1,000 yards in each of his NFL seasons, but the addition of Kenyan Drake and the lack of receiving upside for Jacobs has his fantasy value lower than it's been in past seasons. Last season, Jacobs had 273 carries plus 45 targets. Both […]