Luis Severino Throws Off Pen Mound Saturday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (elbow, groin) threw off a bullpen mound on Saturday. More progress is being made by the 27-year-old, who last appeared for the big club in 2019 due to Tommy John surgery and a strained groin suffered during rehab. Severino has a 3.46 ERA and a 42-26 record throughout […]

Josh Naylor Has Successful Surgery

Cleveland Indians outfielder Josh Naylor (ankle) underwent successful surgery on Friday. The procedure involved repairing multiple fractures and torn ligaments in his right ankle, and it comes after the 24-year-old collided with teammate Ernie Clement during a loss to the Twins a week ago. Naylor has played well enough this season. However, fantasy managers without […]

Yasmani Grandal “Feeling Fine”

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (calf) reported that he is "feeling fine" while also indicating that he sat out on Saturday "just to be safe." The 32-year-old veteran exited Friday's series opener against the Tigers because of right calf tightness, and while he is considered day-to-day, there is a chance he may be available […]

Nico Hoerner Could Return On Sunday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner (hamstring) could be reinstated ahead of the series finale against the Reds. The 24-year-old has been out for nearly five weeks after suffering a left hamstring strain. He is now with the team in Cincinnati after spending time at Triple-A Iowa, so things are looking promising regarding his availability on […]

Logan Webb To Throw 45 Pitches On Sunday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (shoulder) is scheduled to throw 45 pitches during a rehab appearance for Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday. Webb continues to increase his activity level after he most recently logged a 30-pitch session on Thursday. The 24-year-old has battled shoulder issues throughout the year and has landed on the injured […]

Rhys Hoskins Busts Out Of Slump Versus Padres

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins went 2-for-3 with a homer, a double, and two RBI in a win over the Padres on Saturday. Hoskins and Bryce Harper launched back-to-back homers against Padres' ace Yu Darvish to get the home team on the board in the second inning. Hoskins wasn't done there, as he drove […]

Kevin Plawecki Ramping Up Activities

Boston Red Sox catcher Kevin Plawecki (hamstring) has recently resumed running while also performing baseball activities. The 30-year-old has been out of commission for a few weeks now because of a left hamstring strain. However, Plawecki doesn't have much value, primarily since he has split time with Christian Vazquez this season. While that could change […]

Bryce Harper Launches Another Solo Home Run

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 1-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and two strikeouts in a win over the Padres on Saturday. Harper deposited a Yu Darvish fastball into the second deck at Citizens Bank Park that Statcast measured at a healthy 113.5 MPH off the bat. Harper also drove in a run […]

Maikel Franco Doesn’t Start On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco (ankle) didn't start on Saturday night against the Angels. Franco didn't play on Friday either, and he is currently considered day-to-day after rolling his ankle during Wednesday's affair against the Houston Astros. Domingo Leyba should continue to fill the void until he returns. However, with a .098 average this […]

Zach Eflin Tosses Six Strong Innings Versus Friars

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin allowed two runs on three hits across six innings in a no-decision versus the Padres on Saturday. Eflin had a rough first inning as he needed 28 pitches to complete the frame and served up a towering home run to Manny Machado. The 27-year-old righty settled down after that, […]

Cesar Valdez Could Be Activated On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Cesar Valdez (back) could be activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Although it also could be sometime after that, the veteran is nearing a return after spending time on the IL with a lower back strain. However, Valdez isn't worth much from a fantasy standpoint, primarily after his role […]

Archie Bradley Tosses Clean Inning To Earn Hold

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Archie Bradley pitched a scoreless eighth inning versus the Padres to earn a hold on Saturday. Bradley needed just 13 pitches in an efficient outing that has been rare for Philadelphia this season. The Phillies have blown 22 saves this season, six more than the next-closest team. Bradley has closing experience […]

Ketel Marte Takes At-Bats

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) took at-bats during a practice session on Friday. Although he hasn't been running, it appears as if he is moving in the right direction after being diagnosed with a left hamstring strain nearly a week ago. The 27-year-old is batting .370 this season, so fantasy managers are certainly eagerly […]

Ranger Suarez Earns First Save For Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Ranger Suarez pitched a clean ninth inning to earn his first save of the season. Suarez faced the heart of the Padres' batting order with a two-run lead and got through the outing without issue while picking up a strikeout. The right-hander hadn't earned a save at any level since rookie-ball […]

Bruce Zimmermann Has Timetable Pushed Back

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Bruce Zimmermann (biceps) will have his recovery timetable pushed back at least a week or two. Zimmermann has been on the shelf after being diagnosed with biceps tendinitis a few weeks ago. The 26-year-old has struggled this season, so it's likely fantasy managers aren't missing him much anyway, currently owning a […]

Evan Longoria Expected To Return Right After The All-Star Break

San Francisco Giants' third baseman Evan Longoria (shoulder) could return around the third week of July. He's been sidelined since June 5 with a left shoulder sprain. The 35-year-old took dry swings and played catch on Friday. The player known as "Longo" was impressive before landing on the 10-day injured list, slashing .280/.376/.516 with nine […]

Tommy La Stella Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

San Francisco Giants' second baseman Tommy La Stella (hand/hamstring) could begin a rehab assignment during the All-Star break. He's been sidelined since the beginning of May with a left hamstring strain. The 32-year-old also sustained a small fracture in his throwing hand during a rehab assignment in late June. Barring any setbacks, La Stella could […]

Heath Hembree Picks Up Second Straight Save

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Heath Hembree tossed a scoreless ninth inning to save a 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Hembree struck out two and allowed one hit in the frame. The veteran reliever has been busy of late, having picked up a save on consecutive nights. Hembree now has a 2-3 record, 5.06 […]

Niko Goodrum Begins Rehab Assignment Saturday

Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum (finger) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Saturday. He was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left index finger. The 29-year-old is trending in the right direction towards returning to the Tigers. Goodrum is slashing .216/.297/.330 with five homers, 17 RBI, 27 runs scored, […]

Leury Garcia Goes Yard In Loss

Chicago White Sox infielder/outfielder Leury Garcia went 2-for-3 with a walk, two-run home run and three RBI. The home run would be his second of the season and he is now hitting .252 with 31 RBI. Garcia has been playing all over the diamond for the White Sox and has carved out a nice role […]

Tyler Mahle Goes Five Innings In Saturday Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle allowed two runs (one earned) over five innings of work in a 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Mahle struck out seven and walked four in the outing. The veteran right-hander struggled with his control in his 17th start of the season, throwing just 59 of 102 pitches […]

Tyler Naquin Swats 13th HR

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in a 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Naquin took Chicago starter Adbert Alzolay deep in the fifth inning to tie the game up at 2-2. The veteran outfielder got off to an incredibly hot start this season but he has cooled […]

Ben Gamel Hits Third Homer In Last Seven Games

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Ben Gamel went 2-for-4 with a home run, one RBI and two runs scored in an 11-2 loss to the Brewers on Saturday. It was his third home run in his last seven games, as he is now slashing .292/.346/.708 with four RBI and six runs scored in that span. After struggling […]

Jazz Chisholm Tweaks Ankle In Saturday’s Win

Miami Marlins' second baseman Jazz Chisholm (ankle) was removed from Saturday's 3-2 win over the Braves in the seventh inning after tweaking his ankle. He went 1-for-3 with an RBI, one run scored, and a walk before exiting. The severity of his ankle is unknown at this time and Chisholm is considered day-to-day. He's slashing […]

Time to Buy into Luis Castillo Again... Right?

As we get ready to celebrate Independence Day this weekend, MLB games will be immersed in celebrating baseball and fireworks at the ballpark with family and friends. Fantasy managers will be enamored with getting their lineups in this weekend while their fantasy teams are gearing up for their playoff lives. One player that has fantasy […]

Rookie Report: Prospect Risers and Fallers for Week 14

Welcome to the latest edition of RotoBaller’s Recently Promoted Prospects series for fantasy baseball! Here I discuss some recently promoted MLB prospects and rookies , making note of what I think their upside could be for fantasy baseball managers, and whether they are potential risers or fallers. We have seen 150 rookies make their MLB […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 15

As we move past the July 4th weekend and make our way to the All-Star game, there continues to be an increase in injuries this year compared to prior years, particularly of the soft tissue variety. These injuries include oblique, groin, hamstring, and back injuries. Not all of the injuries are the same for each player […]

Kris Bryant Hits 16th Home Run

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant put together a nice performance in Saturday's loss versus the Cincinnati Reds. Bryant went 3-for-5 with a solo home run. Bryant missed two games earlier in the week with a side issue, but he has now played in two straight games and has five hits over nine at-bats. Bryant had […]

Dallas Keuchel Gets Rocked In Loss

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel struggled in Saturday's loss versus the Detroit Tigers. The veteran was only able to go four innings and allowed seven hits, seven runs, three walks and struck out two on the afternoon. Keuchel had a nice month of June with a 2.70 ERA, but opens July on a […]