Lorenzo Cain Making Progress

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (quad) is nearing a return, per manager Craig Counsell. Cain is building up his activity- as he was able to do pregame work on the field each of the last two days. The veteran outfielder remains without a timetable for his return, though Counsel said that he's "very close." Cain […]

Jose Altuve Expected To Return Early Next Week

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is expected to make his return to the lineup early next week, per manager Dusty Baker. Altuve has been sidelined since mid-April on the COVID-19 injured list, as he was behind his teammates and unable to clear the protocols. The star infielder has been able to ramp up his […]

Mitch Garver Back In The Lineup Sunday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver is back in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates after getting a breather on Saturday. Garver will bat seventh against Pirates' right-hander Wil Crowe. The veteran backstop is in the midst of a slump, but the matchup against Crowe is favorable, given his 20.7 percent barrel rate in […]

Mike Moustakas Putting In Pregame Work

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (illness) is taking pregame reps at third base on Sunday. Moustakas, who has been on the 10-day injured list with a non-COVID-related illness, has been able to ramp up his activity over the last few days and seems to be inching closer to a return. The veteran infielder was off […]

Carlos Correa Gets Day Off Sunday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. It's a day off for Correa, who has appeared in all 20 of the team's games to start the season. He's looked much better at the plate than in 2020, as he is currently slashing .284/.330/.481 with four […]

Mike Trout Not In Lineup For Third Straight Game

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (elbow) is not in the lineup for the third game in a row on Sunday. Trout has been out since being hit by a pitch on his elbow, but it is not believed to be serious enough to warrant a stint on the injured list. Jeff Fletcher of the […]

Clint Frazier, Aaron Hicks Not In Starting Lineup Sunday

New York Yankees outfielders Clint Frazier and Aaron Hicks are not in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest against the Indians. It's a day off for the two outfielders, who have both struggled early on with Frazier slashing .149/.286/.191 in 16 games, while Hicks has slashed .172/.274/.328 in 18 games. Hopefully the day off will […]

DJ LeMahieu Gets Day Off Sunday

New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu is getting the day off on Sunday against the Indians. It's just his second day off this year, as he has gotten off to an OK start with a .260/.337/.351 triple-slash line with one home run and six RBI in 19 games. He had started at first base […]

Alex Verdugo Gets Day Off On Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners. It's just the third day off Verdugo has had this year, as he has gotten off to a great start by slashing .325/.371/.538 with three home runs, 13 RBI and two steals in 21 games. With Verdugo […]

Taylor Trammell Gets Day Off Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell will get a day off on Sunday, sitting out the contest against Boston. Managers will hope that this rest can get Trammell back on track, as he is slashing .155/.269/.345 with three home runs, nine RBI and leads the American League with 28 strikeouts over 18 games. He will likely […]

MacKenzie Weegar Posts Three Points In Panthers Victory

Florida Panthers defenseman MacKenzie Weegar played a significant role in defeating Carolina 4-3 in overtime on Saturday. Weegar contributed to all four Panthers tallies, recording a goal and three helpers. The 27-year-old defenseman has been an essential player for Florida all season, with four goals and 25 assists through 47 games. He logs over 22:00 […]

Kyle Lewis Returns To Lineup Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis is back in the starting lineup on Sunday and batting fourth after sitting out Saturday's contest. Lewis took a seat yesterday after playing in his first two games of the year on Thursday and Friday, as he opened the year on the injured list with a bone bruise in his […]

Dominic Smith Not In Lineup Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith is getting the day off on Sunday against the Nationals. He is slashing .232/.254/.375 with two homers and seven RBI through 15 games. With Smith sitting, Brandon Nimmo will slide over into left field while Albert Almora Jr. will get the start in centerfield. Smith should return to the […]

Miguel Cabrera Comes Off IL, Batting Third Sunday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (biceps) has come off the injured list and is in the starting lineup on Sunday. Cabrera will bat third against Danny Duffy and the Royals, as he makes his first appearance since April 10 after suffering a mild biceps strain. He started off the year with a bang by […]

Akil Baddoo Out Of Lineup Sunday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo is out of the lineup on Sunday against the Royals. It looks to be a day off for the rookie, who is slashing .260/.283/.660 with four home runs and 13 RBI in 16 games. Expect Baddoo to return to the lineup on Monday, but for now adjust your lineups accordingly.

Joc Pederson Could Begin Light Hitting Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson (wrist) is progressing well over the past few days and could begin doing some light hitting by as early as Tuesday, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. Pederson was placed on the 10-day injured list with tendinitis in his left wrist on Thursday, after starting the year with a .137/.262/.235 […]

Daniel Sprong Contributes Two Tallies In Capitals Win

Washington Capitals winger Daniel Sprong added his eighth and ninth markers in 2021 in a 6-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday. Sprong made the most of his opportunity skating alongside Evgeny Kuznetsov and Tom Wilson on the Capitals first line. The Washington winger has produced 16 points in 35 contests. He's tallied […]

Points League Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 5

We'll be doing this roundup of point league happenings every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the […]

Jamie Benn Nets Overtime Winner On Saturday

Dallas Stars winger Jamie Benn tallied the game-winning goal in overtime as his team defeated Detroit 2-1 on Saturday. Benn has had a below-average season, recording just 10 goals and 17 assists in 43 contests played. He still is averaging close to 18:00 minutes of ice time per game, centering the Star's second line. Dallas […]

Phil Kessel Posts Two Points On Saturday

Arizona Coyotes forward Phil Kessel scored a goal and added a primary assist as his team blanked the Los Angeles Kings 4-0 on Saturday night at the Staples Center. In addition to his pair of points, Kessel clocked out with a plus-two rating, four shots and one takeaway in 15:29 of ice time in the […]

Darcy Kuemper Blanks Kings On Saturday

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper logged his second shutout of the campaign in his team's 4-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. The 30-year-old stopped all 26 shots faced in the contest and improved his season line to a 2.38 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage in the process. It's been a […]

Chandler Stephenson Notches Two Goals On Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights centerman Chandler Stephenson potted two markers and added an assist on Saturday against Anaheim. Vegas beat Anaheim 5-1 to claim their ninth straight win. Stephenson has been a critical factor in helping Vegas win this year, centering the team's first line at times. He has scored four game-winning goals and averages just […]

Braden Holtby Earns Third Straight Victory

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Braden Holtby captured his third consecutive win on Saturday, backstopping his team to a 4-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators. The 31-year-old, who has now started three of four games since the Canucks missed nearly three weeks due to COVID-19, turned aside 26 of 28 shots in this one. With Vancouver being […]

Ryan Tepera Has Suspension Reduced

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Ryan Tepera has had his three-game suspension reduced to two games after initially appealing the suspension. Tepera will begin his suspension today. The reliever was suspended for throwing behind Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff on April 13. Tepera owns an ugly 5.19 ERA this season and should off the radar in […]

Kirill Kaprizov Extends Goal-Scoring Streak

Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov extended his goal-scoring streak to five games on Saturday, burying a power-play goal in his team's 6-3 defeat of the San Jose Sharks. Kaprisov, who also registered four shots and one hit in 17:12 of ice time, has now logged 10 goals in 13 games in the month of April. […]

Leury Garcia Draws Start Over Andrew Vaughn On Sunday

Chicago White Sox first baseman/designated hitter Andrew Vaughn will get the day off on Sunday versus the Texas Rangers. Vaughn has finally been getting everyday at-bats and has started seven of the last eight games for the Pale Hose. The increased playing time has helped the White Sox top hitting prospect go 5-for-13 with a […]

Cubs Rest Willson Contreras On Sunday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will rest on Sunday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Contreras has been off to a great start this season and is hitting .246 with six home runs, 13 RBI and a stolen base. The All-Star remains one of the best options behind the dish and should be started every game that […]

Lineup Takeaways - Week 4 Lineup Trends

Week four of the MLB season is in the books. There are new injuries, players landing on the COVID injured list, and many more developments that are causing lineups to alter. Let’s try to figure out what is noise and what really matters. Just a reminder, I have added a 'Fantasy Fallout' section to the […]

White Sox Sit Yasmani Grandal On Sunday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal will be absent from Sunday's lineup versus the Texas Rangers. The veteran has been off to a really rocky start this season and has just six hits over 46 at-bats this season with two home runs and nine RBI. Grandal has also struggled defensively with four catcher interference calls […]

Jhoulys Chacin Takes The Loss In Relief On Saturday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Jhoulys Chacin was hit hard on Saturday vs. the Phillies, taking the loss in a 7-5 defeat. He lasted just 2/3 of an inning while surrendering three runs on two hits with two walks. Chacin was tasked with preserving a 4-4 tie in the top of the sixth inning but ran into […]