Welington Castillo Retires From Baseball

Washington Nationals catcher Welington Castillo has decided to retire from the MLB on Sunday. The 34-year-old spent 10 years in the league, but was most recently part of the Nationals squad. He played 11 games in the minors for the Nats in 2021 before calling it a career. He'll finish his MLB career with a […]

Jazz Chisholm Enters Game As Defensive Replacement

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm (ankle) entered Sunday's contest in the ninth inning as a defensive replacement and replaced Joe Panik at second base, according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. Chisholm had been held out of the lineup on Sunday after he tweaked his ankle and exited Saturday's game early, but this […]

Joe Ross Strikes Out Season-High 11 Batters Sunday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross allowed three runs on seven hits while striking out a season-high 11 batters over 6 2/3 innings in a 5-1 loss on Sunday afternoon. The 11 strikeouts were the most in a start for him since he struck out a career-high 12 batters on June 8, 2017. Despite being […]

Zack Greinke Looks Sharp In No-Decision Sunday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Zack Greinke looked sharp on the mound on Sunday afternoon, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk over 7 2/3 innings of work while striking out eight in a 4-3 win over the Indians. Despite not factoring into the decision, Sunday marked Greinke's second quality start in his last […]

Alex Wood Earns Win Against Diamondbacks

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Wood gave up just four hits and two earned runs in five innings en route to a win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. The veteran struck out eight Arizona hitters and walked three while posting an elite 34% CSW rate. Wood has provided solid production for both the […]

Carlos Martinez Exits Start With Apparent Injury

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez left his start on Sunday with an unknown injury, according to Zachary Silver of MLB.com. Martinez threw a pitch in the fourth inning, immediately motioned to the dugout and then left the game with a trainer. There's no word or speculation as to what the issue could be, […]

CJ Abrams Out For Season With Leg Fracture

San Diego Padres shortstop CJ Abrams (leg) suffered a sprained MCL and a fractured left tibia during a collision at second base on Wednesday, and will miss the remainder of the 2021 season, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. The Padres' top prospect and No. 8 overall according to MLB Pipeline, Abrams was having a […]

Jose Cisnero Has Allowed One Earned Run In His Last 22 Innings

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Jose Cisnero has allowed just one earned run in his last 22 innings entering play Sunday. The veteran's ERA over that span is a minuscule 0.41. He's also struck out 23 batters while walking just six and surrendering 10 hits. What's more, the 30-year-old has recorded three saves and eight holds […]

Jeimer Candelario Hit Fifth Four Times This Past Week

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario hit fifth in the lineup four times during the team's games this past week, including for Sunday's matchup against the Chicago White Sox. This marks a bit of a change for Candelario, who has mostly hit third or second when starting this season. Batting further down the lineup and […]

Gregory Soto Has Been Lights Out Lately

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Gregory Soto has been excellent as of late. The hard-throwing left-hander has allowed just six walks, four hits, and an earned run in his last 17 innings while striking out 20. The only earned run came on a home run. If you're doing the math at home, that's a minuscule 0.53 […]

Jose Urena Has Struggled In His Last Four Starts

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jose Urena has struggled mightily in his last four starts, allowing 25 hits, 22 earned runs, nine walks, and eight home runs in his last 13 innings. His most recent start against the Cleveland Indians lasted just 3.1 innings and included the veteran giving up five hits. The problem there was […]

Tejay Antone, Lucas Sims Targeted For Late-July Returns

Cincinnati Reds relief pitchers Tejay Antone (forearm) and Lucas Sims (elbow) are both now targeted for late-July returns, with manager David Bell saying Sims "might be a hair ahead," according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Amir Garrett could be line for save opportunities over the next few weeks but he makes for a highly volatile […]

Matt Manning Shelled In Shortest Outing

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning was chased in the third inning Sunday, the shortest start yet for the rookie right-hander. Manning was shelled for seven hits and two earned runs in 2 2/3 innings against the White Sox, lifting his ERA to 7.94 over four games. Scouts had expected Manning to struggle early as […]

Joey Gallo Returns To Rangers Lineup

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo is back in the lineup and is hitting cleanup Sunday against the Seattle Mariners with right-hander Chris Flexen pitching. Gallo, who sat out on Saturday, has been mashing over his last seven games, slashing .435/.552/1.348 with seven home runs and 13 RBI. His return indicates that he was simply getting […]

Tyler O'Neill Could Return To The Lineup Soon

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (hand) will take some swings before the game against Colorado on Sunday to see if he might be available, according to Zachary Silver of MLB.com. O'Neill was available to pinch run if Matt Carpenter had reached base in the ninth inning on Saturday night, but he was not going […]

Nelson Cruz Scratched With Neck Stiffness

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (neck) has been scratched from Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals because of a stiff neck, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Miguel Sano is the DH with Alex Kirilloff at first base. Cruz's fantasy managers should consider the slugger day-to-day for now and await further updates. The […]

Tyler Herro May Get Dealt This Offseason

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro could find himself on a new team during the 2021-22 campaign. With Miami looking for players to pair with superstar Jimmy Butler, the 21-year-old could be included in a deal to bring a more established player to South Beach. Butler had a breakout season in 2020, but he fell off […]

Mitch Moreland Hits Injured List, Stephen Piscotty Reinstated

Oakland Athletics first baseman/designated hitter Mitch Moreland (undisclosed) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday, and the team reinstated outfielder Stephen Piscotty (wrist) in a corresponding move, according to MLB.com. Piscotty was sidelined since June 15 but hadn't been much of a fantasy threat this year with his .217/.284/.357 slash line that came with […]

Clippers In The Running To Keep Reggie Jackson

Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson will draw plenty of interest after he hits free agency during the offseason. The 31-year-old veteran was a critical component for L.A. during the postseason by helping fill the void caused by Kawhi Leonard's (knee) absence, averaging 20.3 points during the Western Conference Finals against Phoenix. The Clippers could […]

Yoan Moncada, Yasmani Grandal Could Return By Monday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (hand) and catcher Yasmani Grandal (calf) could both return to the lineup on Monday, according to James Fegan of The Athletic. Grandal exited Friday's game due to right calf tightness, and was then held out of the lineup on Saturday and Sunday, while Moncada last played on Thursday […]

Nico Hoerner Returns To Cubs Lineup

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (hamstring) will be back in action Sunday after missing 35 games with a left hamstring strain, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. Hoerner, who has been out since May 26, will bat sixth against Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley. The 24-year-old infielder, who was slashing .338/.405/.837 with zero home runs and […]

Andrew Benintendi Activated, Starting Sunday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi (rib) has been activated from the injured list and is in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Twins, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Benintendi has been out for the last three weeks with a right rib hairline fracture, but before then he was having a solid […]

Jose Ramirez Remains Out Of Lineup On Sunday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (elbow) remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday while he continues to deal with left elbow soreness. This will now be the third straight game that Ramirez sits out and the fifth time in the team's last seven games that he is sitting on the bench. Managers should […]

Gary Sanchez Sitting For First Game Of Doubleheader

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is on the bench for the first game of the Independence Day doubleheader against the Mets with right-hander Marcus Stroman on the mound. Kyle Higashioka is catching and batting eighth, while outfielder Tim Locastro will bat ninth with Miguel Andujar also on the bench. Higashioka and Locastro, who are […]

LCS DFS Picks for 07/04/21 - League of Legends Daily Fantasy for FanDuel & DraftKings

Hey everyone, Happy 4th of July for all the Americans reading, and welcome to RotoBaller's coverage of League of Legends DFS for both FanDuel and DraftKings. Be on the lookout for coverage of the LPL, LCK, and LEC as well as we have some great analysts covering all LoL leagues for the Summer Split. Today, I'll be […]

Michael Brantley Remains Out Of Lineup Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (side) remains out of the lineup on Sunday after he was scratched from Saturday's contest due to right side discomfort. It appears that the side must still be bothering Brantley, as Taylor Jones is getting the start in left field on Sunday and is batting eighth against Cleveland. Brantley has […]

Wil Myers Gets Afternoon Off Sunday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is not in the starting lineup on Sunday afternoon. It looks to just be a day off for Myers, who has played in 20 of the team's last 23 games. He's been mired in a bit of a funk at the plate recently, as he's slashing .200/.238/.350 with one […]

Jazz Chisholm Sitting Sunday After Early Exit

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm (ankle) is not in the lineup for Sunday's finale with Atlanta after he tweaked his ankle in Saturday's contest and was forced to exit early. As of now there's no new word on his condition, so managers should continue to consider him day-to-day. While Chisholm sits, Joe Panik is […]

Starlin Castro Heating Up In The Last Week

Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro, who got two hits in his first two at-bats with an RBI on Sunday, has been on a 10-for-19 tear over his past seven games. Castro is mainly a backup in mixed leagues because of his limited pop, but he has lifted his slash line this season to .266/.319/.676. He is […]

Christian Yelich Sitting Out Of Sunday's Finale

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's finale with the Pirates. This looks to simply be a day off for Yelich, who has played in nine straight and has started 30 of the team's last 32 games. While not quite up to the caliber managers have come to expect […]