Alex Verdugo Dropped To Sixth In Batting Order

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo has been dropped to sixth in the batting order on Monday night against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Ross Stripling. Verdugo is hitting just .218/.315/.269 with no home runs, four RBI and 16 strikeouts in 89 plate appearances over the last 28 days, so perhaps the move down the order […]

Mookie Betts Returns To Lineup Monday Night

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) is back in the starting lineup and is leading off in the series opener with the Giants on Monday night. Betts exited Saturday's game due to right hip irritation, and then was held out of Sunday's lineup while he recovered. It looks like Betts is good to go, […]

Pirates Acquire Dillon Peters, DFA Kyle Crick

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired left-hander Dillon Peters from the Los Angeles Angels on Monday and have assigned him to Triple-A Indianapolis. In a corresponding move, the team designated right-hander Kyle Crick for assignment. Peters has not pitched in the big leagues this year and allowed three earned runs on two homers in just 1 2/3 […]

Brian Harman Withdraws From 3M Open

Brian Harman has withdrawn from the upcoming 3M Open. No reason was given for Harman's withdrawal, but it is most likely rest-related rather than an injury. It has been a wild couple of weeks for the lefty, as he missed the cut as a popular option at the John Deere Classic, but rebounded to be […]

Nolan Arenado Not Playing Monday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Chicago Cubs. Arenado has just one hit in 13 at-bats in the last seven days, so it's a good time to give him a breather to begin the week. He's been a bit disappointing overall in his first […]

Starling Marte Not In Starting Lineup Monday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener with the Nationals. It's possible that this is simply a day off for Marte, who has started 24 of the team's last 25 games, but there's also plenty of speculation currently that Marte could be traded soon, so obviously his […]

Brendan McKay To Pitch In Florida Complex League

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Brendan McKay (shoulder), who had a setback with scar tissue in his shoulder a few weeks ago, will pitch in the Florida Complex League on Tuesday. It will be McKay's first outing since June 29. Once one of the team's top pitching prospects, McKay has not pitched in the major leagues […]

Carlos Carrasco Could Make Season Debut Next Week

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) could make his Mets debut next week, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Carrasco has missed the entire season so far due to a torn right hamstring, but has made progress on the mound recently. He made a rehab start with High-A Brooklyn last week, and DiComo […]

Elieser Hernandez Throws 20-Pitch Bullpen Session

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez (quadriceps) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Monday. Hernandez has made slow progress since straining his right quadriceps while running the bases more than two months ago, but he's back on a mound now. The 26-year-old right-hander has made just two starts this year, but he could be a […]

Dustin Stoltzfus Still Winless In UFC

Dustin Stoltzfus (13-3) suffered a third-round submission loss to Rodolfo Vieira on Saturday night. Statistically, Stoltzfus did out-strike Vieira, landing 67 significant strikes (83 total strikes), but he missed on all three of his takedown tries. After his Contender Series victory, Stoltzfus is now 0-2 in the UFC. Looking decent in the stand-up game, he […]

Rodolfo Vieira Gets Back On Track With Submission Win

As we expected from the multiple-jiu-jitsu world champion, Rodolfo Vieira (8-1) was able to get back on track on Saturday, securing the victory with a third-round submission. Displaying an ever-improving striking game, Vieira knows this aspect of his game must improve if he wants to be a successful mixed martial artist. Once the bout goes […]

John Means Could Be Limited In Start Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (shoulder) will likely be held to a tight limit in his first start back from the injured list on Tuesday, according to Dan Connolly of The Athletic. Manager Brandon Hyde said that he wants to keep Means "healthy for the next couple of months," and because of that the […]

Carlos Martinez Could Be Done For Year

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (thumb) could be done for the season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, according to Zachary Silver of MLB.com. Martinez suffered the injury at the end of June during an appearance at the plate, and prior to landing on the IL he […]

Alek Manoah Unlikely To Make Next Start On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah (back) is unlikely to make his next start on Tuesday due to a back contusion he suffered after he slipped and fell on some steps, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. Manager Charlie Montoyo said that he hopes the injury will only keep Manoah out for one […]

Cedric Mullins Getting The Night Off Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener with the Rays. This looks to just be a night off for Mullins, who has started 26 of the team's last 28 games. He's been having a great year at the plate so far, slashing .313/.379/.538 with 16 homers, 16 […]

Steelers Defense Adds Melvin Ingram

The Pittsburgh Steelers and free-agent edge rusher Melvin Ingram agreed to a one-year deal on Monday. Ingram spent his entire nine-year career with the Los Angeles Chargers, posting 49 sacks and earning three trips to the Pro Bowl. The Steelers are looking for Ingram to help fill the defensive end spot opposite T.J. Watt that […]

Manuel Margot Could Be Back As Soon As Next Week

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot (hamstring) could be back with Tampa Bay by as soon as next week, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Manager Kevin Cash said that Margot is feeling better after suffering a Grade 1 hamstring strain on July 5, but he will likely not return until next […]

Nico Hoerner Resting On Monday

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner will receive a routine day of rest on Monday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Hoerner has been having a productive season and is hitting .321 with 10 RBI and three stolen bases this season. Hoerner is the Cubs regular second baseman moving forward, and he is capable of providing fantasy […]

Phillies Looking For More From Aaron Nola

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola will make his first appearance in nearly two weeks as he's set to come off the COVID-19 list to start Tuesday at the Yankees. Nola has not lived up to preseason expectations, as he's only 6-5 with an unflattering 4.53 ERA. According to pitching coach Caleb Cotham, Nola made […]

Adam Frazier Gets The Night Off Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier is not in the starting lineup for Monday night's series opener with the Arizona Diamondbacks. This looks to just be a night off for Frazier, who has played in 25 of the team's last 27 games. Named the starting second baseman at the All-Star Game, Frazier has been having […]

Garrett Cooper Placed On The Injured List

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (elbow) is being placed on the 10-day injured list. Cooper was forced to leave Sunday's game after a collision while on defense. Cooper reached for an errant throw and base runner Travis Jankowski ran into him on the base path. While the Marlins at first made it seem like […]

Jazz Chisholm Heading To Injured List With Shoulder Injury

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm (shoulder) will be placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday, according to Craig Mish of the Miami Herald. Chisholm injured his shoulder while diving to make a play on Sunday, and he underwent an MRI on Monday to examine the injury. The extent of the injury is not known […]

Andrew Stevenson Recalled From Triple-A

Washington Nationals outfielder Andrew Stevenson was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Monday, according to Jessica Camerato of MLB.com. Stevenson hasn't done much with Washington this season, as he was slashing .232/.294/.313 with two homers, one steal, 11 RBI and 15 runs scored over 55 games. That being said, he's been raking over nine games at […]

Tommy Pham Expects To Play Monday After Wall Collision

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham (knee) expects to play Monday against the Atlanta Braves. Pham was removed from Sunday's contest after colliding into the wall and fortunately, the swelling has subsided. The 33-year-old feasted over the weekend series against the Washington Nationals, collecting eight knocks in 12 at-bats with a homer, steal, eight runs […]

Stephen Strasburg Throwing Off Mound Again

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) threw a 32-pitch bullpen session off the mound on Monday, according to Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post. Strasburg had recently suffered a setback in his rehab program after experiencing discomfort following a simulated game earlier this month, but manager Dave Martinez said that Strasburg had been feeling […]

Mitch Garver Expected To Be Activated For Night Game

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (groin) is likely to be activated for the second game of the doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox, per Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Garver has been sidelined since June 1 after undergoing surgery to repair a groin injury he sustained on a foul tip. He was a serviceable fantasy backstop […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 7/19/21 (Premium Content)

Welcome to Week 17 of the MLB season, RotoBallers! Week 16 was a short one with the All-Star Break and the postponed contest on Thursday night, but we just about broke even over the weekend, losing 0.8 units on the juice with some tough beats. Now we have a new start to a new week […]

Bryan Reynolds Extends On-Base Streak To Six Games Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds extended his on-base streak to six games on Sunday, as he finished 1-for-5 with one RBI and a run scored in a 7-6 loss to the Mets. He's come back down to earth a bit from his performance in June, but he's still putting up decent numbers in July with […]

Gabriel Benitez Unable To Score A Victory

It was a rough first couple of rounds for Gabriel Benitez (22-10) on Saturday as he eventually took a third-round TKO loss in the main-card opener of UFC Vegas 31. Fighting all the way to the end, Benitez scored a knockdown in the beginning of the third round. Statistically, Benitez tallied 57 significant strikes (67 […]

Eric Ebron's Ceiling Is Limited

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron turned in a solid 2020 campaign, his first with the team. Ebron finished as a solid TE2, catching 56 passes for 558 yards and five touchdowns for the Steelers. This offseason, the Steelers used a third-round pick on promising Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth. While Ebron should still […]