Rookie Report: Prospect Risers and Fallers for Week 7

Welcome to the latest edition of RotoBaller’s Recently Promoted Prospects series for fantasy baseball! Here I discuss some recently promoted MLB prospects and rookies , making note of what I think their upside could be for fantasy baseball managers, and whether they are potential risers or fallers. We have seen 87 rookies make their MLB […]

Pitch Mix Exam Room: Logan Gilbert

Eric Samulski of RotoBaller does a deep dive on Logan Gilbert, analyzing the Seattle Mariners starting pitcher's debut and explaining why fantasy baseball managers should be buying in but expecting bumps along the way. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, […]

Washington Nationals Considering Six-Man Rotation

The Washington Nationals are considering the possibility of going with a six-man rotation when Stephen Strasburg is activated from the injured list, according to Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post. Erick Fedde is starting for Washington on Sunday, which lines up with Strasburg's rehab start and allows for the possibility of Strasburg to take Fedde's […]

Stephen Strasburg Strikes Out Six In Rehab Start Sunday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher (shoulder) struck out six batters over 4 1/3 innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Rochester on Sunday. Strasburg allowed two hits and two walks in a scoreless outing, as he had his first live game action since April 13. He looks to be on track to rejoin the Nationals sometime […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 5/16/21 (Premium Content)

NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 5/16 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE Game of the Day Houston Rockets (+9.5) vs. Atlanta Hawks (231.5 total) Make it a point to pay close attention to the news updates today as many teams will be sitting […]

Jazz Chisholm Activated, Leading Off Sunday Night

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm (hamstring) has been activated from the injured list and is leading off on Sunday night against the Dodgers. Chisholm last played on April 27, when he exited the game after his hamstring cramped up on him while running the bases. Managers should slot him back into the lineup immediately, […]

Mike Moustakas Remains Out Of Lineup Sunday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday. Moustakas has been banged up this week with shoulder and heel ailments, and he was held out of the lineup Saturday due to his injured heel. For now Moustakas should be considered day-to-day, and hopefully he'll be able to return for […]

Adalberto Mondesi To Join Triple-A Omaha In Rehab Assignment

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (oblique) will join Triple-A Omaha after the team's off-day on Monday as he continues his rehab assignment, according to Josh Vernier of 610 Sports Radio. General manager Dayton Moore said that the team does not want to rush things with Mondesi's recovery. He has been out since the end […]

Andrew Knapp Scratched From Lineup Before First Pitch

Philadelphia Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp (side) was a last-minute scratch from the lineup just prior to first pitch on Sunday, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Zolecki reports that Knapp was scratched due to tightness in his left side, and he was replaced by Rafael Marchan in the lineup. With Knapp out, the Phillies have […]

Michael Conforto, Jeff McNeil Exit With Injuries Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) and infielder Jeff McNeil (hamstring) have exited Sunday's game with hamstring injuries. Conforto grabbed his hamstring while running down the first-base line, ultimately leaving the contest. It's not clear how McNeil suffered his injury, though he too left with hamstring tightness, an unfortunate occurrence after he missed time […]

Shohei Ohtani Scheduled To Pitch Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher outfielder Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to take the mound Wednesday against Cleveland. Ohtani was originally slated to toe the rubber on Tuesday but will now be pushed back just one day due to fatigue. The two-way star looked electric on the mound in his last outing, allowing one run and striking […]

Will Smith Taking A Seat Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. Smith has yet to homer in May, though he owns a solid .282 batting average with four extra-base hits to his name. Austin Barnes will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth.

Jose Ramirez Drills Three Extra-Base Hits

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 3-for-3 with three doubles and a walk in Saturday's 7-3 loss to Seattle. Ramirez couldn't be kept off the basepaths as he reached safely in each of his four trips to the dish. The 28-year-old has been excellent over the last week, going 7-for-23 with two home runs […]

Tucker Barnhart Getting A Breather Sunday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart is getting the day off on Sunday. Barnhart has four hits in his last three contests and is riding a three-game hitting streak. Backup Tyler Stephenson will assume the catching duties and bat fifth Sunday. Expect Barnhart to be back in the lineup for Monday's series opener against the Giants.

Mitch Moreland To Miss Another Game Sunday

Oakland Athletics first baseman Mitch Moreland (side) remains out of the lineup Sunday. Manager Bob Melvin said that Moreland is doing "a little better" Sunday, though the team will have a better idea of his future availability during their off day Monday. Jed Lowrie will serve as the designated hitter Sunday and bat sixth.

Charlie Blackmon Absent From Sunday's Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (groin) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds. Blackmon is dealing with a mild groin strain, an issue that forced him to exit Friday's game early- and has cost him two games, including Sunday, since. Yonathan Daza will start in right field and bat seventh. Daza […]

Willians Astudillo Behind The Plate Sunday

Minnesota Twins utility Willians Astudillo will be behind the plate as the team's catcher for Sunday's game against the Athletics. Astudillo has filled in at catcher as a defensive replacement this year, though this will be his first start of the season as the backstop. The 29-year-old is batting .316 with three homers and 11 […]

Ryan McMahon Picks Up Ninth Home Run On Saturday

Colorado Rockies' second baseman Ryan McMahon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored in a 6-5 extra-innings loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. McMahon put the Rockies on the board in the bottom of the first inning when he took Tyler Mahle deep for a two-run dinger. It was his […]

Brandon Belt A Late Scratch From Sunday's Lineup

The San Francisco Giants have scratched first baseman Brandon Belt (side) from Sunday's lineup just prior to the start of the game. Darin Ruf is now starting at first for the team. Belt has been dealing with a side injury since Thursday. He has made some appearances since then, but apparently the injury is still […]

Jhoulys Chacin Doesn't Factor Into Decision On Saturday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Jhoulys Chacin took a no-decision on Saturday when he allowed two runs on four hits with one walk and three strikeouts over four innings in a 6-5 loss to the Reds. Chacin did a solid job holding down the powerful Cincinnati offense on Saturday. Both runs he allowed came via a Nick […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Remains Out Of Lineup On Sunday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (ankle) will miss his third-straight game on Sunday as the Braves face Freddy Peralta and the Milwaukee Brewers. Acuna sprained his left ankle in Thursday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays and the team is being justifiably cautious with their superstar outfielder. Ehire Adrianza is starting in right field […]

Ji-Man Choi Activated From Injured List, Starting On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (knee) has been activated from the injured list and he is set to make his 2021 debut on Sunday against Marcus Stroman and the New York Mets. He's batting third in the game and Yandy Diaz is heading to the bench. Choi has been sidelined since March, when […]

Jeimer Candelario Out Of Lineup, Available Off Bench

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (knee) exited Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs with a knee injury. He is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Cubs. However, he is available to come off the bench according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Harold Castro is covering third […]

Alex Verdugo Getting The Day Off Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo had a big day on Saturday. He turned 25 years old and celebrated by going 2-for-4 and hitting his fifth home run of the year. One day later, on Sunday, he's getting the day off as the team closes their series against the Los Angeles Angels. Hunter Renfroe is […]

Cavan Biggio Sitting On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Cavan Biggio is getting the day off on Sunday as the team faces Chase Anderson and the Philadelphia Phillies. Santiago Espinal is getting the start at third base and batting eighth in the game. Biggio is off to a rough start to the 2021 season. However, he's started to show […]

Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, Didi Gregorius All Out On Sunday

The Philadelphia Phillies will be without Bryce Harper (shoulder), J.T. Realmuto (hand) and Didi Gregorius (elbow) for Sunday's series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays. Harper and Realmuto both left Saturday's game with their respective injuries, while Gregorius has missed the last three games with elbow inflammation. Scott Kingery is starting in right field on […]

Gregory Polanco Sitting Against Lefty On Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against lefty Alex Wood and the San Francisco Giants. The left-handed Polanco has gone 0-for-19 with 10 strikeouts and two walks against lefties this year, so it's no surprise to see him out of the lineup. He's slashed .260/.337/.442 over 86 […]

Mike Yastrzemski, Brandon Belt Back In Lineup Sunday

Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (side) and first baseman Brandon Belt (side) are both back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Mitch Keller and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Both players were held out of Saturday's game, each dealing with side injuries, though Belt came on as a pinch-hitter in Saturday's contest. Yastrzemski is hitting in his […]

Brandon Nimmo's Rehab Assignment Shut Down

The New York Mets have shut down the rehab assignment for outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger). Nimmo has continued to experience pain in his finger and the team wants to keep him sidelined until he is completely pain-free. Nimmo has been out since May 2. As he remains out, Kevin Pillar and Dominic Smith will continue […]