Kent Emanuel Lands On The Injured List

Houston Astros relief pitcher Kent Emanuel (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list. The lefty was yanked from Tuesday's game against the Dodgers with elbow discomfort and likely won't be rushed back to avoid any long-term damage. Emanuel is currently sitting on a 2.55 ERA while striking out 13 batters throughout 10 appearances this […]

Jose Urena May Miss Next Start

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jose Urena (forearm) may not make his next scheduled turn through the rotation. The veteran was forced out of Wednesday's start against the Indians with forearm tightness, and skipper A.J. Hinch indicated he might hold him out to play it safe. The 29-year-old has struggled this season, sporting a shoddy 2-4 […]

Call of Duty DFS Lineup Picks (5/29/21) - DraftKings Daily Fantasy

Hello there eSports DFS enthusiasts, and welcome back to RotoBaller's coverage of Call of Duty DFS contests for DraftKings! Welcome to the start of Stage four of the 2021 CDL Season! Optic and Atlanta were our big winners as they pulled off big wins, and Dallas made a great comeback to seal their first win […]

Wade Miley To Now Start On Monday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Wade Miley (foot) will now start on Monday against the Phillies. The southpaw has been out of commission for over a week due to a left foot sprain and was initially projected to return for Sunday's series finale against the Cubs. Miley has an adequate 4-4 record this season to go […]

Eric Hosmer Injured On Friday Night

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer (shoulder) was removed from Friday's game against the Astros. The veteran was hit in the right shoulder by a pitch in the first inning. He remained in the game to run the bases but was subsequently replaced by Jorge Mateo in the second. Hosmer should be considered day-to-day. […]

Vladimir Gutierrez Allows One Run In MLB Debut

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez turned in a solid outing in his MLB debut in a 1-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Gutierrez allowed one run over five innings of work while striking out three and walking two. The rookie allowed just two hits, with his lone mistake a solo homer off of […]

Kenta Maeda Throws Bullpen Session Friday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (groin) was able to throw a light bullpen session on Friday. Manager Rocco Baldelli mentioned that there is a good chance Maeda misses roughly two weeks of action. The organization is going to wait and see how Maeda's body responds to the bullpen session. Minnesota is hopeful that they […]

Jason Castro Heads To Injured List

Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro (Achilles) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive May 25. The veteran backstop has played surprisingly well for Houston this season. Castro was hitting .271/.397/.479 with two homers and eight RBI before landing on the injured list. Garrett Stubbs has been recalled from the minors in a corresponding […]

Darin Ruf Likely To Miss Significant Time

San Francisco Giants first baseman Darin Ruf (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday. At first, the organization was hopeful that Ruf would miss the minimum amount of time. Although, it was revealed on Friday that Ruf suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain. Manager Gabe Kapler believes the veteran slugger is going […]

Framber Valdez Will Make Season Debut Friday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (finger) has been activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the San Diego Padres. He will take the mound and make his season debut in this one. Valdez ended up missing the first two months of the season after fracturing his ring finger during spring […]

Johan Oviedo Recalled, Starting Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Johan Oviedo has been recalled from the minors ahead of Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The young right-hander has struggled during his time in St. Louis this season. He is posting a 5.74 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and 13/9 K/BB ratio over 15 2/3 innings. It's uncertain if this will […]

Cody Bellinger To Be Activated Before Saturday's Game

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (leg) will be activated ahead of Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants, according to manager Dave Roberts. It sounds like the team plans to have Bellinger start in center field over the weekend series. He has played in just four games this season due to a hairline fracture […]

A.J. Puk Activated Off IL, Optioned To Minors

Oakland Athletics pitcher A.J. Puk (bicep) has been activated off the 10-day injured list on Friday. The young left-hander has been optioned to Triple-A, following his stint on the injured list. He pitched well during his lone big league appearance, but will remain in the minors right now. Possibly, the team wants to stretch him […]

Michael Brantley Placed On Injured List

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. He has not played all week due to a lingering hamstring issue. It appears the team is going to give him a few extra days off. Robel Garcia was recalled from the minors in a corresponding move. Houston is likely going […]

AJ Pollock On Track To Play Next Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock (hamstring) is on track to rejoin the active roster for next weekend's series against the Atlanta Braves. He was seen taking batting practice on Friday and is expected to head out on a minor league rehab assignment soon. Pollock is slated to play four games in the minors before […]

Brett Anderson Will Start On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brett Anderson will draw the start against the Washington Nationals on Saturday, according to manager Craig Counsell. He was scheduled to make the start on Friday, but the game was rained out. This season, Anderson is posting a 4.34 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 17/8 K/BB ratio over 29 innings through seven […]

Elieser Hernandez Will Throw In Rehab Start

Miami Marlins right-handed pitcher Elieser Hernandez will make his third rehab start for Triple-A Jacksonville. Hernandez hasn't pitched in the big leagues since April, as he has been dealing with a bicep injury. With Hernandez progressing well in Jacksonville, he could join the Marlins pitching staff sometime in June. He has only thrown in 2.1 […]

Trey Mancini Out Of The Orioles Lineup Friday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini will be out of the starting lineup on Friday. A Dylan Cease fastball hit Mancini on the elbow Thursday. Per Dan Connolly of The Athletic, he should be back in the lineup in the next couple of days. Mancini has been a critical contributor to the Orioles in 2021, posting […]

Jordan Luplow Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Cleveland Indians outfielder Jordan Luplow has been dealing with ongoing ankle pain and will be placed on the injured list. Luplow had an MRI on his ailing ankle, and his status should be updated in the next few days. His injury should not make much of an impact in fantasy baseball, as Luplow has struggled […]

Miles Mikolas Injured Forearm To Be Re-Evaluated

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas will receive a second opinion and be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks regarding an injured forearm. Dr. James Andrew confirmed Mikolas is dealing with calcification in his flexor tendon. The Cardinals starting pitcher has thrown in just four innings this season, giving up three hits, one earned run, and struck […]

Braves-Mets Postponed On Friday

Friday's scheduled matchup between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets has been postponed due to rain. Per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, it is the second postponement in three games for the Mets. The game will not be played this weekend and will be rescheduled to a later date. Make sure to remove any […]

Ryan O'Hearn Optioned To Triple-A Omaha

Kansas City Royals first baseman Ryan O'Hearn will be heading back to the team's Triple-A affiliate in Omaha. The Royals needed to open a roster spot to activate Hunter Dozier from the injured list. In O'Hearn's brief stint with the club, he had a .189 batting average, three home runs, and six RBI. He stepped […]

Gary Sanchez Not In Friday's Lineup

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Sanchez went 2-for-3 with a home run in Thursday's game but will be sitting out the series opener against the Tigers with Gerrit Cole on the mound. Kyle Higashioka will be behind the plate and will bat […]

Trevor Story Still Sidelined With Elbow Tightness

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) is still sitting out, according to Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post, with a strained arm. The Rockies' game vs. the Pirates was postponed on Friday due to inclement weather but Story likely wouldn't have played after straining his right forearm and elbow in the second game of Thursday's […]

Albert Almora Jr. Approaching Rehab Assignment

New York Mets outfielder Albert Almora Jr. (shoulder) has begun swinging a bat and could begin a rehab assignment within a week, according to manager Luis Rojas. The glove-first outfielder was placed on the injured list on May 12 after running into the outfield wall the day before. Almora has struggled in limited time in […]

Aroldis Chapman With The Team In Detroit

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (illness) is with the team in Detroit for their series against the Tigers. There was some doubt about whether Chapman, who is dealing with a non-COVID-related illness, would be able to make the trip to Detroit, though manager Aaron Boone said he's doing well. The veteran reliever was […]

Hunter Dozier Activated Prior To Friday's Game

The Kansas City Royals have activated third baseman Hunter Dozier (head) from the 10-day injured list prior to Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Dozier suffered a concussion on May 14 and has been out ever since. He's had a dreadful year at the plate, slashing .139/.202/.339 with five home runs, 14 RBI and 10 […]

Josh Staumont Lands On Injured List With Knee Strain

The Kansas City Royals have placed relief pitcher Josh Staumont (knee) on the 10-day injured list with a left knee strain. The move is retroactive to May 27. Staumont had been staking claim on the team's closer role lately, earning five of the team's last six saves. Kyle Zimmer, who received the team's most recent […]

Giancarlo Stanton Returns To Lineup

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Stanton is making his return after a 12-game absence due to a left quad strain and will slot back into the number-two hole in the order against Tigers' righty Casey Mize. It's a good matchup against […]

Joey Votto Takes Part In Reds Batting Practice Friday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (thumb) has been sidelined with a broken thumb and has been out of the Reds lineup since early May. While it has been a slow recovery process, Votto was able to take batting practice on Friday. Before being injured, the Reds first baseman had a .226 batting average, five home […]