Starlin Castro Placed On The Restricted List

Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro was placed on the restricted list for undisclosed reasons. The 31-year-old will be away from the team and it's unclear when he will return to action. Castro has struggled in 2021, slashing .239/.287/.312 with two home runs, 23 RBI, and 14 runs scored across 254 plate appearances. Fantasy managers in […]

Yoan Moncada Expected To Return To Lineup Thursday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (illness) is expected to make his return to the lineup on Thursday, according to James Fegan of The Athletic. Wednesday will be the third straight game Moncada has missed due to what is being called a sinus infection, but it appears that he should be good to go […]

Ramon Laureano Reinstated From The 10-Day Injured List

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (hip) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. The 26-year-old had been on the IL since May 28 due to a right hip strain. Before the injury, he slashed .257/.332/.503 with 11 homers and eight stolen bases over 48 games. The A's outfielder is a difference-maker and should […]

Eugenio Suarez Sitting Out Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The slugging corner infielder will get a routine rest day. Suarez has been struggling at the plate throughout most of the season. He is still worth rostering in most formats because of his power potential, […]

Deven Marrero Returns To Majors

Miami Marlins infielder Deven Marrero will join the big league roster on Wednesday. The organization has decided to purchase Marrero's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville. He was hitting fairly well in the minors, but has never seen much success at the MLB level. Marrero has not played in the MLB since August of 2019, but will […]

Jeff Hoffman Nearing Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman (shoulder) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville next week. He has been on the injured list since late May due to a right shoulder impingement. It won't be shocking to see Hoffman need more than one rehab start before rejoining the Reds roster. He was […]

Jack Flaherty Plays Catch

St. Louis Cardinals ace right-hander Jack Flaherty (oblique) played catch at Busch Stadium on Wednesday morning in a "good sign," The Athletic reported. Manager Mike Shildt cautioned that the right-hander, who was off to a career year at 8-1 with a 2.90 ERA, has been regulated to a "light throwing motion." There's still no official […]

Starling Marte Absent From Wednesday’s Lineup

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte isn't starting in Wednesday's game against the Cardinals. He's getting a routine day off. The 32-year-old has played well since returning from the 10-day injured list on May 28, slashing .350/443/.583 with three home runs, seven RBI, and five stolen bases across 17 games. Magneuris Sierra will start in center […]

Collin McHugh Lands On COVID List

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Collin McHugh has been placed on the COVID-19 injured list. That's a shame since McHugh has been fantastic out of the bullpen and as an opener for Tampa Bay this season. The organization has not given more information about when McHugh might return. In the meantime, Chris Mazza will rejoin […]

Ryan McMahon Not In The Lineup Wednesday

Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres. This appears to be a routine day off for McMahon who collected three hits on Tuesday. Brendan Rodgers will cover second base versus lefty Blake Snell on Wednesday. The former top prospect is finally […]

Mike Moustakas Suffers Setback

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) has suffered a setback while rehabbing in Triple-A. He began playing rehab games on Tuesday, but has been pulled off that due to renewed soreness. Moustakas has missed nearly a month due to a deep bruise in his heel. The organization was hopeful that they could get Moustakas back […]

Adalberto Mondesi Returns To Wednesday’s Lineup

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (hamstring) is starting at shortstop and batting fifth in Wednesday's game against the Tigers. He was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday but didn't play. Fantasy managers can safely insert Mondesi into their starting lineups. Before being placed on the injured list, the 25-year-old slashed .360/. 360/.720 […]

Tommy Edman Remains Out Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Tommy Edman (abdominal) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. He was a late scratch on Tuesday and won't be in the lineup again here. Fantasy managers can consider Edman day-to-day at the moment. Manager Mike Shildt has played down the concern surrounding Edman's […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for 6/16 - Monkey Knife Fight

If we can all go back to sleep and wake up in a different reality, that would be great. Despite injuries taking over the end of a basketball season like every other year, the news of Chris Paul's entrance into the the NBA's Health and Safety Protocol, combined with Kawhi Leonard's knee injury announcement is […]

Nolan Arenado Gets Rest Day

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (rest) will not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. This appears to be a routine day off for the superstar slugger who has been in a slump recently. Matt Carpenter will cover third base and bat cleanup on Wednesday. Sadly, Carpenter has been […]

Yermin Mercedes Out Of Wednesday's Starting Lineup

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Yermin Mercedes is on the bench for Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Outfielder Andrew Vaughn, who is slashing .291/.409/.655 against lefties this season, will bat third while facing southpaw Ryan Yarbrough. Zack Collins is catching and hitting eighth, while Danny Mendick, who is stepping in with Nick Madrigal (hamstring) […]

DraftKings PGA DFS Value Plays - 2021 U.S. Open (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back RotoBallers, and thanks for joining me for the 2021 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines! My name is Joe Nicely and in this article you will find my favorite DraftKings DFS value plays for this week's PGA tournament. It can be tough to […]

Wily Peralta To Get His First Start Since 2017

The Detroit Tigers are giving veteran right-hander Wily Peralta a spot start on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels, according to the Detroit Free Press. Peralta, who has pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings in relief this season, will be making his first start since 2017. With a career ERA of 4.51 and a WHIP of 1.46, […]

Tyler Rogers Earns Ninth Save Of Season Tuesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers picked up his ninth save of the season in Tuesday's 9-8 win over the Diamondbacks. Rogers enter to pitch the ninth inning up by a run and pitched a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. At this point, the Giants' closer situation appears to be a true split between […]

Sammy Long Struggles In Follower Role Tuesday

San Francisco Giants pitcher Sammy Long did not have a successful second appearance in Tuesday's 9-8 win over the Diamondbacks. Long served as the follower in this game, although he entered the game in the first inning with runners on first and second, no outs, and down by four. Long pitched 5 innings, allowing four […]

Steven Duggar Hits Two-Run Homer Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Steven Duggar made hit lone hit count in Tuesday's 9-8 win over the Diamondbacks, going 1-for-3 with a two-run home run. Duggar took Alex Young deep in the second inning for his fifth long ball of the season. The 27-year-old has done a nice job at the plate for the Giants […]

Donovan Solano Plates Two Tuesday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Donovan Solano had a nice day at the plate in Tuesday's 9-8 win over the Diamondbacks, going 2-for-4 with two singles and two RBI. The Silver Slugger has not performed as well as fantasy managers had hoped for in both the average and power department, slashing .274/.319/.379 with two home […]

Mike Yastrzemski Hits Go-Ahead Grand Slam Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski played the hero in Tuesday's epic 9-8 win over the Diamondbacks, going 2-for-5 with a single, a grand slam, and a strikeout. Down 8-5 in the eighth inning with the bases loaded and two outs, Yaz turned on an inside pitch, launching it into McCovey Cove to give the […]

Padres Swingman Ryan Weathers Heading To Triple-A

The San Diego Padres plan to option swingman Ryan Weathers to Triple-A prior to Wednesday's game, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. The 21-year-old lefty, who has a 2.47 ERA and 1.01 WHIP across 47 1/3 innings, isn't currently needed in the rotation with Dinelson Lamet now built up, and his workload is being monitored […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Gives Offense Early Spark

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. blasted his 20th homer Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies, his only hit in four at-bats. Tatis launched a first-pitch offering from starter Chi Chi Gonzalez towards the opposite field in the first inning to extend his NL lead in long balls. The only semblance of offensive production for […]

Yu Darvish Squanders Early Lead

San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish permitted four earned runs in five innings Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies, taking a no-decision. The right-hander squandered a 4-0 lead, ultimately getting yanked after Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon took him deep to tie the game in the sixth frame. Darvish required 100 pitches, yielding six knocks and […]

A Tale of Two Months: Shortstop

With over two months now in the books, and many players having played nearly as many games as they did in 2020, it's time to take stock on the truth behind various hot starts and slumps. However, we shouldn't do so just for our own edification, as there is good instruction to be had. Knowing […]

James McCann Reaches Base Twice In Mets Victory

New York Mets catcher James McCann went 1-for-3 with a single and walk in the Mets 3-2 win over the Cubs on Tuesday. McCann also made a critical play at the plate in the ninth inning to preserve the Mets win when Jake Marisnick was thrown out trying to score from first base on a […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Pitcher Starts from Week 11

Welcome to Are You For Real?, a weekly column where we look at pitchers who turned in surprisingly good starts and try to determine whether they are the real deal. This week we're spending some time in the NL East, as we saw three strong starts from pitchers on three different NL East teams worthy […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 12

Boy talk about great timing. In last week's column, I wrote about Tony Santillan as a prospect to watch. Sure enough, later on in the week he gets called up to Cincinnati where he allows one run and strikes out five over 4 2/3 innings in his Major League debut. And that's the thing I […]