German Marquez Logs Quality Start Against The Phillies

Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez took a no-decision on Friday when he allowed two runs on six hits with three walks and eight strikeouts over six innings in a 5-4 win over the Phillies. Marquez was locked in on Friday, registering a season-high eight strikeouts. The only runs he allowed were pair of RBI groundouts […]

Yu Darvish Makes Another Fantastic Start

San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish earned a victory Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, tossing seven innings of one-run ball. Pitted against Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw for the second consecutive weekend, Darvish was brilliant over 96 pitches, striking out nine while surrendering four hits and three free passes. Through five outings, the veteran right-hander […]

Giancarlo Stanton Clobbers Two Homers

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in a 5-3 win over the Indians on Friday. Both of Stanton's homers were missiles headed towards the outfield seats, as each registered an exit velocity of 115-MPH or greater, including 118 MPH, the hardest-hit ball in the majors […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Heats Up With Two Dingers

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 3-for-5 with two homers and three RBI Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Amazingly, Tatis' double-dong night came on the 22nd anniversary of his dad famously slugging two grand slams in the same inning at Chavez Ravine. Both long balls were solo shots off Dodgers starter Clayton […]

Aroldis Chapman Shuts The Door In The Ninth Once Again

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman picked up his fourth save in Friday's 5-3 win over Cleveland. Chapman worked a 1-2-3 frame to lock down the Yankees' second straight win, recording a strikeout in the process. The hard-throwing lefty has been in vintage form this season, as he's surrendered just two hits and no […]

Jordan Montgomery Allows Three Runs In No-Decision

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on four hits with a trio of walks and five strikeouts in Friday's no-decision. Montgomery labored through the first inning, allowing all three of his runs and needing 37 pitches to get out of the frame. The California native settled in […]

Freddie Freeman Goes Hitless in Win Over Arizona

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in a 5-4 victory over the Diamondbacks on Friday night. It was his second night in a row in which the reigning National League MVP has gone hitless, as he is now 3-for-15 with a double, a home run and three strikeouts over his […]

Pedro Severino Plates O's Only Run Friday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Pedro Severino produced the O's only run in Friday's 3-1 loss to the A's, going 2-for-4 with two singles, an RBI, and two strikeouts. The 27-year-old has gotten off to a decent but uninspiring start to the season, slashing .255/.286/.340 with one home run and two RBI. Severino has been a fantasy […]

Jacob deGrom Strikes Out 15 In Complete Game Shutout

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom continued his dominance on Friday night, striking out 15 in a 6-0 complete game shutout over the Nationals. deGrom allowed just two hits in the win, as he has now allowed just four runs — one earned — on 13 hits and three walks over 29 innings, while […]

Jorge Lopez Turns In Decent Start, Takes Loss Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jorge Lopez fell to 1-3 in Friday's 3-1 loss to the A's. Lopez pitched four innings, allowing three runs on five hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with one strikeout. The 28-year-old's last two starts have been relatively better than his first two, but he still has a […]

Corey Knebel Exits Game With Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Corey Knebel exited Friday night's game with an as of yet unknown injury, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Knebel entered the game in the top of the ninth inning, and allowed a five-pitch walk to Eric Hosmer before leaving the game with trainers. He has been […]

Liam Hendriks Records Final Five Outs

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks picked up his fourth save of the season in Friday's victory versus the Texas Rangers. Hendricks was summoned to get the final five outs of the game and he did just that. He did allow a home run to Adolis Garcia, but struck out the other five batters that […]

Pete Fairbanks Progressing In Recovery From Shoulder Injury

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (shoulder) is progressing well in his rehab efforts, and could be ahead of schedule for his anticipated return, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Fairbanks was placed on the injured list with a strained rotator cuff two weeks ago, and his original target return date […]

Brendan Rodgers Slowly Progressing From Hamstring Strain

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (hamstring) is slowly making progress in his rehab from a hamstring strain, according to Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post. Saunders reports that Rodgers is hitting on the field and working out in the weight room, and is close to running on grass, but he is still not ready […]

Dylan Cease Issues Three More Walks

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease lasted a season low 3 1/3 innings on Friday versus the Texas Rangers. Cease's offense got him an early 5-0 lead, but Cease was fighting command issues all night. Cease allowed three hits, two runs, three walks and struck out five on the evening. The young right-hander is […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks - Early Slate (4/24/21): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! We have a split slate of MLB games today and while most of our MLB DFS coverage here at RotoBaller is geared towards the main slate, I wanted to give you some of my favorite pitchers and bats for these early games. DraftKings is running a 7-game early slate, while […]

Teoscar Hernandez Clears Protocols, Has Returned To Complex

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (COVID-19) has passed his COVID clearance test and has returned to the team's complex, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. Hernandez was first placed on the COVID-19 injured list on April 9, and manager Charlie Montoyo said they will let Hernandez tell the team how he is feeling […]

Yermin Mercedes Won't Stop Hitting

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Yermin Mercedes continued his incredible start to the season in Friday's victory against the Texas Rangers. Mercedes went 4-for-4 in the contest with a run scored and three RBI. Mercedes has been hitting everything this season and has been one of the better stories in the early going of the […]

George Springer Could Return On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (oblique, quad) could return to the team on Sunday if he does not have any problems following a simulated game appearance on Friday, according to The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath. Springer was placed on the injured list before the regular season with an oblique strain, and then when he was […]

Luis Robert Steals Fourth Base

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert continued his impressive start of to the season in Friday's victory versus the Texas Rangers. Robert went 2-for-5 and stole his fourth base of the season. Robert has been one of the hottest hitters of late and has two or more hits in six of his last eight games, […]

Jordan Romano Could Return Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Romano (arm) could be activated in time to be available for Saturday's game against the Rays, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. Romano has been out since April 15 as he dealt with right ulnar neuritis, an injury which the team later announced was not believed to be […]

Seth Lugo Begins Throwing Bullpen Sessions

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (elbow) has begun throwing bullpen sessions and remains on track for a return sometime in May, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. DiComo adds that Lugo has not yet progressed to throwing live batting practice though, as he continues to rehab from offseason surgery to remove a bone […]

Yoan Moncada Is Starting To Heat Up

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada went 3-for-4 with a walk, three RBI and a solo home run in Friday's victory versus the Texas Rangers. Moncada got off to a slow start this season, but has been starting to heat up over the past week. Moncada has now recorded eight hits over his last […]

Yusei Kikuchi Gives Up Five Runs Friday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi had a tough outing Friday against the Boston Red Sox, lasting only 4 2/3 innings. He gave up five runs on six hits and three walks while striking out only one. He gave up two home runs, to Xander Bogaerts and J.D. Martinez. Kikuchi did not seem to have […]

Avisail Garcia Exits Game Friday With Back Tightness

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Avisail Garcia (back) exited Friday's contest due to back tightness, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Garcia lined out in his only plate appearance of the day, and he was then replaced on defense in the third inning. Manager Craig Counsell said that Garcia had work done on his back during the game, […]

Dylan Moore Steals His Fourth Base

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore stole his fourth base of the season on Friday. He has yet to be caught so far this year. For his career, he has 27 successful stolen bases in 41 attempts, which does not represent a very strong success rate. Moore has struggled with the bat thus far, with […]

Tanner Roark Placed On Family Medical Emergency List

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Tanner Roark (family emergency) was placed on the Family Medical Emergency List prior to Friday's game, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. There are no other details at this time, including how long Roark may be out. Roark is 0-1 to start the year with a 6.43 ERA and 16.1 […]

Kyle Lewis Collects First Hit of 2021

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis collected his first hit of the season Friday. He went 2-for-5 against the Boston Red Sox, with a single and a double. Lewis also struck out once. After missing the first 17 games of the season, Lewis has started each of the last three contests. While he may be in […]

Kyle Seager Drives In Four

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager got back on track Friday night in a loss against the Boston Red Sox, going 2-for-5 with four RBI. He drove in a run in the first inning with a double off the Green Monster, and then added a three-run home run in the top of the ninth inning […]

Taylor Rogers Picks Up First Save Friday

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers recorded his first save of the season in a 2-0 victory over the Pirates on Friday. Rogers entered the game in the ninth inning with one out already recorded, courtesy of Tyler Duffey, and needed just 12 pitches to get the two-out save, inducing an easy grounder and fanning […]