Andrelton Simmons Nearing Return

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) could return to the lineup this weekend, according to manager Joe Maddon. Simmons has been sidelined since July 28 but is steadily progressing over the past few days. Maddon also mentioned that David Fletcher will continue to see regular playing time even when Simmons returns, but it is […]

Keone Kela To Be Activated On Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Keone Kela (COVID-19) will be activated off of the injured list before Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The 27-year-old missed the first three weeks of the 2020 season due to a positive COVID-19 test. Kela is expected to take over the closer's role upon his return, which instantly boosts his fantasy […]

Andrew Kittredge Headed to 45-Day Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Andrew Kittredge has been diagnosed with a UCL sprain and was placed on the 45-day injured list on Wednesday afternoon. The 30-year-old left Tuesday's game in the first inning with discomfort in his throwing arm. Unfortunately, this type of injury is synonymous with Tommy John surgery, but it is unclear at […]

Donovan Solano Still Sidelined On Wednesday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Donovan Solano (abdomen) remains out of the team's starting lineup on Wednesday. Thankfully, the 32-year-old was not placed on the injured list. Solano is in the midst of a 15-game hitting streak, and he is slashing a robust .458/.476/.661 to begin the season with 15 RBI. In his absence, Mauricio […]

Nick Burdi Undergoing Plasma Treatment

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Nick Burdi is opting to undergo a platelet-rich plasma treatment on his right forearm to avoid having surgery, according to Jason Mackey of Post-Gazette Sports. Even if the procedure goes well, Burdi's 2020 season is still over. Keone Kela (COVID-19) will likely take over the team's closing role once he is activated […]

Trevor Cahill Activated, Starting Wednesday

San Francisco Giants starter Trevor Cahill (hand) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday morning, and he will make his 2020 debut on Wednesday night against the Houston Astros. The 32-year-old was dealing with a fingernail issue that cost him the first few weeks of the 2020 season. Cahill posted a 4-9 record […]

Bubba Starling Targeting Weekend Return

Kansas City Royals outfielder Bubba Starling (undisclosed) is currently working out at the team's alternate training site as he attempts to return from an unannounced ailment. The 28-year-old's absence is reportedly not linked to COVID-19. Lynn Worthy of the Kansas City star speculated that Starling could return to the team as early as Friday. Alas, […]

PGA DFS: DraftKings Core Four - Wyndham Championship (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello RotoBallers and thanks for joining me for the 2020 Wyndham Championship! In this article you will find my four favorite overall DraftKings DFS lineup plays for this week's PGA tournament. The 'Core Four' will usually be spread across different DraftKings price points, […]

Reynaldo Lopez Throwing Simulated Game This Week

Chicago White Sox starter Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a simulated game at some point in the coming days. He has already thrown several bullpen sessions, so he may be able to return to the starting rotation if the simulated game goes well. The 26-year-old only recorded two outs in his season debut […]

C.J. Cron Will Eventually Require Knee Surgery

Detroit Tigers first baseman C.J. Cron told reporters on Wednesday that he will require surgery on his dislocated left knee at some point in the coming months. The 30-year-old remains on the injured list for the time being, and he is attempting to delay the procedure so he can return to the lineup this season. […]

Madison Bumgarner Resumes Throwing Program Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (back) is scheduled to play catch on Wednesday afternoon and throw a bullpen session on Thursday. The veteran left-hander is progressing quickly after suffering a back strain on Monday. Bumgarner has not fared well to start the 2020 season. He owns a 0-3 record to go along with a […]

JaCoby Jones Sitting Out On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. It is just a regular rest day for the 28-year-old. Jones has been one of the biggest fantasy surprises of the early season, slashing .311/.380/.733 with five home runs and 12 RBI through 14 games. In […]

No New Positive Tests For The Cardinals

The latest round of COVID-19 testing for the St. Louis Cardinals has reportedly not turned up any new positive results. The Cardinals have not played sine July 29th due to their COVID outbreak, but it looks like their weekend series against the Chicago White Sox might actually happen. The Cardinals are just 2-3 and will […]

Josh Lindblom Strikes Out Eight In No Decision

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Josh Lindblom didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Twins, giving up four runs on seven hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out eight batters. The eight strikeouts were a season-high for the right-hander, but Lindblom was on the hook for his first loss […]

Josh Hader Strikes Out Three In Save

Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader walked one and struck out three in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his third save of the season in a 6-4 win over the Twins. The southpaw had been merely good through his first three appearances of 2020 but Hader looked more like his overpowering self in this […]

Yonder Alonso Joining Padres Taxi Squad

The San Diego Padres acquired first baseman Yonder Alonso on Tuesday from the Atlanta Braves for cash. The 33-year-old veteran will rejoin the Friars, who he played with from 2012-2015, and report to the taxi squad. The brother-in-law of Padres third baseman Manny Machado, Alonso will mentor young bats at the alternate site and provide […]

Manny Pina Powers Comeback Win

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Manny Pina went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Twins. The homers were the first two of the season for Pina, but the 33-year-old backstop has been productive when called upon -- he has a five-game hitting streak going, and Tuesday's big performance pushed […]

Tavon Austin Will Work Out With 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing free-agent wide receiver Tavon Austin in for a workout. The team is hoping to sign the former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver if the workout goes well. San Francisco is looking to bolster their pass-catching corps after speedy wideout Travis Benjamin opted out of the 2020 season last week. Austin […]

Avisail Garcia Connects On First Home Run

Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Avisail Garcia went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Twins. He drove the second pitch he saw from Tyler Clippard into the second deck in left field for a leadoff homer. Garcia's blast was his first of the year, and he's now slashing .255/.352/.383 through […]

John Ross III Leaves Camp To Care For Son

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross III has left camp to be with his son after both his son and his son's mother tested positive for COVID-19. Ross missed Tuesday's practice and has no timetable for a return. The speedy wideout is clearly prioritizing his family over football, rightfully so, at this point of the […]

Jedd Gyorko Crushes Clutch Home Run Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jedd Gyorko went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Twins. The veteran wound up being the hero for Milwaukee after he lifted a Taylor Rogers fastball over the wall in center field in the eighth inning to complete the comeback from […]

Antonio Gibson Learning Multiple Positions

Washington running back Antonio Gibson has been doing all he can to learn an NFL playbook amid the coronavirus pandemic, which includes sitting in on wide receiver meetings in the early part of camp. Gibson played receiver in college, but also had 33 carries and is expected to primarily be a running back in the […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Picks for Wednesday 8/12

The shortened season is jam-packed full of surprises. To offset these unforeseen circumstances, I introduce you to the Wednesday streamer article. We will take a look at a few hitters and pitchers readily available to get you some much-needed help for a mid-week pickup. When choosing my daily hitter streamers, I examine their platoon splits, […]

Jason Garrett Has High-Praise For Daniel Jones

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones will look to take a step forward in his second NFL season, and will be doing so with a new offensive coordinator in former Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett. In his first public comments since being hired in January, Garrett raved about the sophomore-signal caller's work ethic and the […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 12th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for August 12th, 2020

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for August 12th, 2020. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Ties NL Lead With Fifth Steal

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 2-for-5 with a steal and run scored Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. After hammering six homers last week, the reigning NL Player of the Week collected two singles and swiped his fifth bag of 2020. Through 72 plate appearances, the 21-year-old budding superstar is top-five in […]

Jurickson Profar Provides Insurance Homer

San Diego Padres infielder/outfielder Jurickson Profar went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Profar poked a drive over the right field wall in the fifth frame against Dodgers starter Ross Stripling for insurance in the 6-2 victory. The 27-year-old utility man has played all over […]

Brandon Clarke Plays Well Off The Bench

Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Brandon Clarke provided an excellent boost off the bench, but his club still fell short to the polished Celtics. Clarke scored 15 points on 7-for-14 shooting and added six rebounds and a block in his 29 minutes. Clarke has stepped with the injured Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) out and is posting […]