Yusei Kikuchi Doesn't Have It Wednesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi just didn't seem to be on his game from the get-go Wednesday, giving up five runs on eight hits and three walks in five innings to the New York Yankees. All five runs were allowed in the first two innings, after which Kikuchi managed to settle down. He struck […]

Dansby Swanson Has Three-Hit Game Versus Pirates

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is beginning to heat up at the plate as the All-Star break quickly approaches. On Wednesday, Swanson went 3-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one walk in the blowout victory. His slash line doesn't show it, but Swanson has been solid at the plate over the last few weeks. […]

Clayton Kershaw To Get MRI Exam On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (forearm) will go for an MRI exam when the team returns to LA, which will likely be on Friday, according to manager Dave Roberts. The skipper didn't show too much immediate concern, but they'll know more when they get the results back. The Dodgers placed Kershaw on the […]

Darin Ruf Hits Two-Run Homer Wednesday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf had a nice day at the plate off the bench in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Cardinals. Ruf replaced LaMonte Wade Jr. (hand) after Wade Jr. exited with a left hand sprain and proceeded to go 1-for-1 with a two-run home run (his eighth of the season) and […]

Austin Riley Collects Two Hits In Win

Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley looked sharp at the plate during Wednesday's win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. He went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two walks in the blowout victory. Riley has been overlooked at times because of how stacked the Braves lineup has been, but has carried his weight. Assuming he continues hitting like […]

Jake McGee Earns 17th Save Of Season Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jake McGee notched his 17th save of the season in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Cardinals. McGee entered the game to pitch the ninth inning up by three. He got a groundout to start the inning, gave up a double, got the second out on a lineout, and struck out […]

Brooks Raley To IL, Ralph Garza Jr. Recalled

Houston Astros relief pitcher Brooks Raley has been placed on the injured list due to health and safety protocols. The lefty reliever has not pitched in four days since recording his second save of the season. He has a 5.93 ERA in 30 1/3 innings this season, so he won't be a fantasy asset even […]

Tyler Rogers Earns 15th Hold Of Season Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers picked up his 15th hold of the season in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Cardinals. Rogers allowed one run on three hits and no walks with no strikeouts through the eighth inning. The side-armer has pitched very well in high-leverage situations this season, compiling a 1.54 ERA and […]

Alex Wood Shines In Wednesday Start

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Wood turned in another great start in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Cardinals. Wood pitched 7 innings, allowing a single run on three hits and two walks with six strikeouts. The lefty is now 8-3 with a 3.67 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 25.3% strikeout rate. His rebound performance to […]

Jordan Holloway Optioned To Minors

Miami Marlins pitcher Jordan Holloway has been optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday. It's not a shocking move considering he did throw over four innings during Wednesday's contest. Holloway was excellent, tossing 4 1/3 scoreless innings and struck out six batters. Holloway has struggled as a starter, but appears to be a legit option out […]

MLB Betting Picks for Thursday 7/8 - Thursday Totals!

Happy Thursday RotoBallers! John, aka 'LucidMedia," back with your MLB betting picks for this Wednesday, July 8th! We've had a tough week so far, starting 0-4, our first "losing week" since I've begun writing these articles. We look to get back at it today during today's slate of games, and I'm looking at a few […]

David Price Could Be Stretched Out On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price has not been used out of the bullpen for long outings this season. In fact, his longest outing of the year was 2 2/3 innings, which is obviously not what fantasy managers want to see. The hope is that Price will be able to pitch three innings versus the […]

Eloy Jimenez To Begin Rehab Assignment On Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Winston Salem on Friday. He is certainly going to need some time in the minors after missing three months due to a pectoral tear. The hope is that Jimenez is able to join the White Sox by the end of the […]

Mets Showing Interest In Adam Frazier

According to Jon Heyman, the New York Mets have expressed interest in a deal for Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier. The 29-year-old All-Star is slashing .326/.396/.461 over 85 games with four home runs and 28 RBI. If the Mets made a deal for Frazier, that would mean a shift over to third base for […]

Johan Oviedo Takes Another Loss On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Johan Oviedo took another loss on Wednesday despite not pitching particularly poorly. It was a short start though, as Oviedo lasted just four innings, allowing two runs on three hits and four walks while striking out three. He needed 80 pitches to get just 12 outs, and has now walked […]

Jean Segura Has 12-Game On-Base Streak Snapped

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura went 0-for-4 against the Cubs on Wednesday night to snap a 12-game on-base streak. Segura has been excellent batting atop the Philly batting order; he's hit first or second in every game since June 1 and is batting .327 with a sturdy .398 on-base percentage. Most importantly for his […]

AJ Pollock Will Sit On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock will be left off of Thursday's lineup card versus the Miami Marlins. Pollock hit a home run on Wednesday, but will rest with a quick turnaround on Thursday. Pollock has put up productive numbers with a .250 batting average, nine home runs, 30 RBI and two stolen bases. Health […]

Gleyber Torres Drives In A Pair In Wednesday's Victory

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres collected a pair of RBI in Wednesday's win over the Seattle Mariners. Torres helped get the Yankees started in the first inning with a two-run single to extend the lead to 3-0. It was a well-hit ball, traveling at 104.2 MPH with an expected batting average of .600. Torres […]

Justin Turner Will Sit Out On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner will get a routine day off on Thursday versus the Miami Marlins. Turner is coming off of a strong performance on Wednesday and has been on fire in the month of July. Turner will be replaced on Thursday by infielder/outfielder Zach McKinstry. McKinstry hit a pinch-hit home run […]

Aaron Judge Blasts 20th Homer

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and a pair of runs scored in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Seattle Mariners. Judge's homer was a no-doubter, traveling 429 feet at 106.9 MPH. He now has three multi-hit games in his last four contests and is up to two homers, five […]

Chad Green Notches Third Save

New York Yankees relief pitcher Chad Green picked up his third save of the season in Wednesday's victory over the Seattle Mariners. Green worked his first save opportunity since May 27 and didn't disappoint, fanning two batters in the ninth to lock up the win. The veteran reliever has excelled in a jack-of-all-trades role this […]

Tony Kemp Goes Hitless Again As Struggles Continue

Oakland Athletics second baseman Tony Kemp went 0-for-4 on Wednesday against the Astros as he continues to struggle batting atop the batting order. Kemp has just two hits in his last 25 plate appearances and could drop in the batting order as a result of this cold streak. Kemp's time batting leadoff was likely coming […]

Domingo German Strikes Out Five In Bullpen Appearance

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German (tooth) put forth a solid effort out of the bullpen in Wednesday's win over the Seattle Mariners. German's emergency root canal relegated him to bullpen duty, though he produced some solid strikeout numbers, despite surrendering a three-run homer. Despite allowing at least three runs in each of his […]

Taylor Walls Collects Two RBI In Game 2 Win

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland. He went 2-for-6 with two RBI in both games in Wednesday's twin billing. Since returning from the 10-day injured list on July 3, Walls is hitting .273 (3-for-11) with a double, three RBI, and four strikeouts […]

Francisco Lindor's Batting Average Creeping Up

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went a combined 2-for-7 with an RBI in the Mets doubleheader split with the Brewers on Wednesday. Lindor is now batting .300/.500/.300 with four RBI and five runs scored over his last seven games (20 at-bats). He has incrementally raised his batting average from .213 to .220 over this […]

Elvis Andrus Hits Homer At Houston On Wednesday

Oakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a loss to the Astros on Wednesday. The homer was his second this week, but also only his second on the season as he's slugging a measly .321 in his first season with the A's. His .086 ISO is his lowest mark since […]

Sean Manaea Posts Quality Start At Houston Wednesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea allowed three runs in 6 2/3 innings but took his sixth loss of the season Wednesday at the Astros. Manaea was plagued by the long ball in this one as he served up a three-run shot to Jose Altuve and a solo homer to Kyle Tucker, which would stand […]

Brett Phillips Homers In Game 1 Win

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brett Phillips went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland. He blasted a solo shot off Trevor Stephan to give the Rays an 8-1 lead. He struck out three times in Game 2 and went 1-for-6 in both contests on Wednesday. Manuel Margot was […]

Jeff McNeil Drives In Two On Wednesday

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil went 2-for-4 with two RBI in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday against the Brewers. McNeil's second hit was a two-run, walk-off single that won the game for the Mets 4-3. McNeil did not start in the nightcap, despite his first game heroics, but was called […]

ADP Arbitrage - Quarterback Draft Bargains

Let's finish up this series with a look at the all-important quarterback position. When you're done, you should look back at running back, wide receiver, and tight end ADP comps as well. While ADP is very informative and can help you be informed about where you should start worrying about potentially missing out on a player, […]