Kris Bryant Absent From Lineup With Hamstring Injury

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant (hamstring) will be sidelined for Thursday's contest versus the Philadelphia Phillies with hamstring tightness. Bryant left Wednesday's contest early and remains day-to-day. Infielder Patrick Wisdom will replace Bryant in the lineup on Thursday and bat second versus Zach Eflin. Wisdom offers plenty of power, but doesn't offer much else. He […]

Raisel Iglesias' Strikeout Totals On The Rise

Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias has picked up three saves over his last four appearances as the team prepares for its final series of the first half beginning Friday against the Mariners. Iglesias has allowed runs in two of his last three appearances but his strikeout totals have really taken off over the last […]

Jose Iglesias Hitting .320 In The Last Seven Games

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Jose Iglesias is looking to end his first half on a high note when the Angels open up a weekend series against the Mariners beginning Friday. Iglesias is 8-for-25 (.320) with three runs batted in and five runs scored over his last seven games. After a surprisingly productive offensive season last […]

Andrew Heaney's Struggles Continue

Los Angeles Angels starter Andrew Heaney allowed three runs in 5 1/3 innings pitched and picked up a win Wednesday against the Red Sox. Heaney (5-6) picked up the win, but his performance on the mound continues to produce mediocre results. The tall left-handed starter has posted an ERA over 5.00 in every month this […]

Frankie Montas Whiffs 10 Astros Thursday Afternoon

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings pitched against the Astros to earn his eighth win of the season. Montas threw 71 of his 95 pitches for strikes as he was in control right from the start. He collected all 10 of his strikeouts by the end of the […]

Phil Gosselin Providing Solid Help Off The Bench

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Phil Gosselin will try and finish up his first half strong when the Angels open up a weekend series with the Mariners beginning Friday. Gosselin has at least one hit in each of his last five spot-starts with four runs batted in. Gosselin has been able to fill in for […]

Zach Plesac Starting For Indians Thursday Night

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac (thumb) will come off the injured list and start against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field on Thursday night. Plesac was on the IL for just over six weeks with a fractured thumb. Plesac has a solid matchup against a scuffling Royals squad, but he will be limited […]

Alex Cobb Goes For Seventh Win Friday

Los Angeles Angels starter Alex Cobb will take the mound Friday for his final start of the first half against the Mariners. Cobb (6-3) tried to put his 7.32 ERA in June behind him in his last start, twirling 7 2/3 innings of one-run baseball on July 3 against the Orioles. The veteran has posted […]

Odubel Herrera Back In The Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (ankle, wrist) is back in the lineup on Thursday against Chicago Cubs right-hander Adbert Alzolay, playing center field and hitting sixth in the lineup. Herrera was held out of the lineup the last two days to rest some nagging injuries. The 29-year-old has been pretty cold with the lumber in […]

Indians Agree To Minor League Deal With Wilson Ramos

According to Bernie Pleskoff, the Cleveland Indians have agreed to a minor league deal with catcher Wilson Ramos. Ramos was DFA'd by the Detroit Tigers on June 20th and has agreed to a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians. He was having a rough season as he was slashing just .200/.238/.392 with six home […]

LEC DFS Lineup Picks for 7/09/21 - FanDuel, DraftKings League Of Legends Daily Fantasy

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 LCS as well as we have some great analysts covering all LoL leagues for the Summer split. Today, I am focusing on the 5-game LEC slate that has contests available […]

Julio Urias Goes Seven Strong Innings Against Marlins

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias had one of his best outings of the season in a 6-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday afternoon, giving up only one run (a Jazz Chisholm solo shot) over seven innings while striking out nine. The left-hander helped the team snap a three-game losing streak, and […]

Saquon Barkley's Status Unknown With Camp Looming

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) dodged multiple questions about when he might be ready to play when he appeared on the Rich Eisen Show on Thursday. Barkley also declined to say if he'd open training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list when Eisen asked him. He still has around three […]

LPL & LCK DFS Picks (07/09/21) - DraftKings and FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome back esports fanatics, to another LOL breakdown article featuring Four matchups tomorrow from the LPL and LCK. My name is Nathan and I'll be filling in for the article today so lets get down to business! Let's see what our best routes to victory are for this 4 game slate locking at 4:00 A.M. EST.  […]

Michael King On Injured List, Tyler Wade Recalled

The New York Yankees placed right-hander Michael King (finger) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a right middle finger contusion and recalled infielder/outfielder Tyler Wade from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. King has been a swing man for the Yankees the last two years, making 14 appearances (six starts) over 48 1/3 […]

Willson Contreras Has Reached Base In Eight Straight Games

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras continues to be productive at the plate. The catcher has reached base in eight consecutive games dating back to late June. That stretch hasn't included a home run, but he's hitting .308 with a .500 on-base percentage, 10 walks and just three strikeouts in 36 plate appearances during those eight […]

Justus Sheffield Will Be Out For A While

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said that tests on starting pitcher Justus Sheffield (elbow, oblique) revealed a mild flexor strain in his left arm and a Grade 2 oblique strain. The oblique strain is the bigger issue and figures to keep Sheffield on the injured list well past the 10 days. The 25-year-old left-hander […]

Nick Neidert Chips In Four Scoreless Innings On Thursday

Miami Marlins rookie pitcher Nick Neidert provided four scoreless innings of relief in Thursday's loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Neidert had just been called up from Triple-A before the game and was needed after a short four inning start from Sandy Alcantara. In Neidert's four innings, he allowed just three hits and no walks […]

Trevor Bauer's Administrative Leave To Be Extended

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer's administrative leave will be extended by another seven days by Major League Baseball on Friday, with consent from the Players Association, according to sources. We warned fantasy managers last week that Bauer could be unavailable for an extended amount of time as MLB's investigation of sexual-assault allegations against […]

Victor Gonzalez Placed On The Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Victor Gonzalez (foot) was placed on the 10-day injured list due to left plantar fasciitis on Thursday. The Dodgers recalled fellow reliever Garrett Cleavinger to the active roster. Gonzalez has been a quality bullpen option for the Dodgers with a 2.57 ERA and 26 strikeouts in 28 innings. He has […]

Sandy Alcantara Struggles Against The Dodgers Again

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara struggled against the Los Angeles Dodgers again on Thursday. This was a much better start than his previous one against the Dodgers, which was the worst start of his career. On Thursday, he lasted only four innings, allowing five runs (three earned) on seven hits and a walk while […]

Nick Suzuki Tops Canadiens In Playoff Points

The Montreal Canadiens were defeated in the Stanley Cup finals in five games by the Tampa Bay Lightning but Nick Suzuki was one of many bright spots for the club. The 21-year-old center scored seven goals and recorded 16 points in 22 playoff games. That strong performance came on the heels of a solid regular […]

Jazz Chisholm Homers On Thursday

Miami Marlins rookie infielder Jazz Chisholm hit a home run to lead off the game for the Marlins on Thursday. It was Chisholm's only hit of the game, as he went 1-for-4 with three strikeouts. The homer was his 10th of the season. Jazz has been struggling lately, seeing his batting average fall to .254 […]

Miguel Andujar Dealing With Hand Issue

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that third baseman Miguel Andujar (hand) has been dealing with "a little bit of a hand issue" and soreness in his hand/wrist area. Andujar underwent X-rays and an MRI exam, and we'll let you know the results when we have them. As a result of his hand issue, […]

Luis Severino Could Face Hitters This Weekend

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (groin, elbow) tossed in the bullpen on Wednesday and could face hitters as soon as this weekend. Severino has been out for over three weeks with a groin injury that he suffered during a rehab start, and he's also working his way back from Tommy John surgery. It's […]

Nikita Kucherov Dominates Playoffs, Wins Second Stanley Cup

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov was held scoreless on Wednesday during the team's Stanley Cup-clinching victory but his impact was felt throughout the playoffs. The 28-year-old forward scored eight goals and recorded 32 points in 23 games. It was the second straight season that the Russian had broken the 30-point mark in the playoffs. […]

Kyle Farmer Back In The Lineup Thursday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers after taking the day off on Wednesday due to general body soreness. Farmer is at the 6 and is hitting eighth against Brewers right-hander Adrian Houser. He is hitting .353 (6-for-17) with two home runs and three RBI […]

Mark Canha Won't Return Before All-Star Break

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha (hip) will not return from the injured list until after next week's All-Star break, according to manager Bob Melvin. The A's could really use Canha back in their lineup, and hopefully he'll return on the first day of the second half of the season. The 32-year-old has been useful in […]

Andrei Vasilevskiy, Lightning Claim Stanley Cup

Andrei Vasilevskiy recorded a shutout on Wednesday to help the Tampa Bay Lightning claim the Stanley Cup championship title. The lone goal was scored by 24-year-old rookie Ross Colton. The Lightning organization has now won back-to-back titles. Vasilevskiy was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP although teammate Nikita Kucherov also had an […]

Jorge Soler Not In Thursday’s Lineup

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler is not in the team's lineup Thursday as they kick off a four-game series against the Cleveland Indians. Soler, who has seen significant time in right field and at designated hitter so far this season, isn't starting against Cleveland right-hander Zach Plesac. The 29-year-old is hitting just .183 this season. […]