Taylor Ward Crushes Game-Winning Grand Slam

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward hit the go-ahead grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning on Monday night, giving the Angels a 9-5 victory over the Padres. Ward's ninth home run of the year came off relief pitcher Alek Jacob, who came on in relief of Robert Suarez, who was charged with […]

Trent Grisham Goes Yard Twice In Yankees Win

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham had a big night on Monday night, smashing a pair of home runs and going 3-for-6 with two runs scored and two RBI on his pair of solo blasts. His first long ball came in the third inning and his second in the fifth inning, both off Seattle's starter […]

Corbin Carroll Goes Yard Twice In Win Over San Francisco

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll went 2-for-3 with two home runs and a walk in Monday's 2-1 victory against the San Francisco Giants. He accounted for both of his team's runs and collected his third multi-homer game of 2025. The former first-round pick hit a pair of long balls off veteran pitcher Justin Verlander, providing […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/13/2025)

We have a loaded slate of MLB action today, with plenty to choose from when searching for the long ball. Our focus today will be on bats in favorable matchups and optimal hitting conditions, whether that be due to the park or weather conditions. The weather is not as hitter-friendly as it has been over […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/13/25)

THE KNICKS WON AGAIN AND I'M SO EXCITED. On a serious note, though, prayers up for Jayson Tatum, who went down with what LOOKED like an Achilles injury. In addition, my beloved Yankees also lost Oswaldo Cabrera to an ugly-looking ankle break last night, so best wishes to him as well. Back to business, we […]

Ian Happ To Go On Injured List With Oblique Issue

Marquee Sports Network's Bruce Levine reported Monday that Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (oblique) is expected to go on the injured list with an oblique issue. Happ was last in the lineup in Friday's game at the Mets. Catching prospect Moises Ballesteros is expected to be called up from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move. […]

Josh Lowe Picks Up Two Hits In Rehab Outing

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique) went 2-for-3 with two singles, a run scored and a walk in a minor-league rehab appearance with Triple-A Durham on Sunday while serving as the Bulls' designated hitter. Lowe moved his rehab assignment from the rookie-level Florida Complex League to Triple-A last Thursday after hitting a two-run homer […]

Jaison Chourio Dealing With Shoulder Injury At High-A

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Jaison Chourio injured his right shoulder during an at-bat back on May 3, and although he finished the AB, he was removed from the game afterward. The switch-hitter has not appeared in a game for High-A Lake County since then, however, no update on his status has been provided. The 19-year-old […]

Mike Trout Does Running On Zero-Gravity Treadmill

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) did some running on an Alter-G, zero-gravity treadmill on Monday at Petco Park before the team's series opener against the San Diego Padres. If everything goes well, manager Ron Washington said the team will determine Trout's next steps. There is no timetable for the 33-year-old's return from the […]

Giancarlo Stanton Could Take Live At-Bats This Week

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) could head to Tampa this week to take live at-bats, although nothing has been finalized yet, according to manager Aaron Boone. Stanton has been out all season to this point while dealing with tennis elbow in both of his arms. There's still no timetable for the 35-year-old […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Beginning Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday in the rookie-level Florida Complex League. The superstar outfielder is expected to require a few weeks of rehab games before returning to the big league roster. Acuna is working his way back from tearing his ACL in his […]

Lane Thomas, David Fry To Play In Rehab Games This Week

Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said that outfielder Lane Thomas (wrist) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment this week with Triple-A Columbus. Outfielder/catcher David Fry (elbow) is also set to start his rehab assignment and play in games in Arizona this week. Thomas is getting close to a return to the MLB roster after being […]

Jackson Merrill Returns To Padres Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (illness) is back in center field and is batting in the cleanup spot for Monday's series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Yusei Kikuchi at Petco Park. Merrill was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Colorado Rockies in Denver because he was […]

Yordan Alvarez Hits In The Cages On Monday

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand), who is eligible to come off the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, hit in the cages before Monday's series opener at Daikin Park against the Kansas City Royals, according to manager Joe Espada. Alvarez is on the IL with a muscle strain in his right hand, and while […]

Jose Altuve Returns To Lineup On Monday

Houston Astros outfielder Jose Altuve (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener at home against the visiting Kansas City Royals and right-hander Michael Wacha, playing second base and batting second. Zach Dezenzo is in left field and hitting eighth. Altuve will return to the field after leaving Saturday's game early against […]

Josh Smith Scratched With Back Soreness

Texas Rangers infielder/outfielder Josh Smith (back) was originally scheduled to play in Monday's series opener against the visiting Colorado Rockies at Globe Life Field, but he was a late scratch due to back soreness, according to the Dallas Morning News' Shawn McFarland. With Smith out and Corey Seager (hamstring) appearing likely to go back on […]

Dane Myers Lands On 10-Day Injured List With Oblique Strain

The Miami Marlins announced on Monday that they placed outfielder Dane Myers (oblique) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 11) with a right-oblique strain and reinstated outfielder Derek Hill (wrist) from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move. With Myers now on the shelf, Hill will immediately start in center field and bat […]

Ian Happ Still Sitting On Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (oblique) remains out of the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field. Happ is being considered day-to-day with oblique discomfort, but this will be the third straight game that he has missed. If the 30-year-old's absence extends further into this week and […]

Oneil Cruz Remains Out Of Lineup On Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Cruz will miss his second straight game after being pulled from Saturday's game early against the Atlanta Braves with lower-back tightness. Alexander Canario is making another start in center field for […]

Tyrone Taylor Getting A Breather

New York Mets outfielder Tyrone Taylor is out of the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field. Jeff McNeil is starting in center field and is batting sixth against Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes. Taylor will get a day of rest after starting in each of the team's […]

Matt Vierling Plays Outfield In Rehab Start On Sunday

Detroit Tigers infielder/outfielder Matt Vierling (shoulder) played six innings in right field on Sunday in a minor-league rehab game for Triple-A Toledo and went 0-for-3 at the plate. It was the first time that Vierling played defense in his fifth appearance on the farm. The 28-year-old has gone 3-for-13 with two home runs, a double, […]

Victor Scott II Resting Against Phillies

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II is absent from the team's starting lineup for the series opener on Monday in Philadelphia against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Jose Barrero draws into the lineup in center field and will bat ninth against Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez. Scott will take a seat against a tough […]

Angel Martinez Sitting On Monday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Angel Martinez is out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers at Progressive Field. Nolan Jones will make the start in center field and will hit eighth against Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta. Martinez will take a seat for Cleveland after starting each of their last seven […]

Anthony Santander Should Be Good To Return On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter Anthony Santander (shoulder) missed the three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners over the weekend after his shoulder "felt cranky" after falling into the right-field seats against the Los Angeles Angels late last week. However, manager John Schneider said that Santander should be good for Tuesday's series opener against the division-rival […]

George Springer Swinging The Bat Well

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer had a .206 average and .578 OPS on May 11 of last year, but things have been different so far in 2025. Springer hit three home runs in the team's three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners over the weekend and raised his OPS back over .900. The 35-year-old veteran […]

Heliot Ramos Hits Home Run In Back-To-Back Days

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos went 2-for-2 with a home run and four RBI in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Minnesota Twins. He also singled, hit a sac fly, walked, and was caught stealing. The 25-year-old has now homered twice in as many days and been very productive since the end of April. Across […]

Christian Yelich Smacks His Seventh Home Run Of The Season Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich went deep on Sunday in the fourth inning against Tampa Bay Rays' right-hander Drew Rasmussen to help propel the Brewers to a 4-2 victory and prevent getting swept in their three-game series with the Rays. In addition to the home run, Yelich finished his afternoon going 2-for-4 with two runs […]

Evan Carter Has A Productive Sunday At The Plate

Texas Rangers' young outfielder Evan Carter had a nice afternoon on Sunday, as he went 2-for-5 with one run scored, one RBI, and a stolen base. The stolen base was his first of the season, and something to keep an eye on as Carter swiped 26 bases in the MiLB in 2023, and six in […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 7)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 7 of the 2025 season. For every add, there is usually also a drop. For those unfamiliar, this is our weekly article examining players whom fantasy managers might consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who warrant a closer look. We'll examine players […]

Fantasy Baseball Frauds? Buy/Sell On Standout Performers Including Jasson Dominguez, TJ Friedl, Tomoyuki Sugano, Stephen Kolek, more

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly fantasy baseball frauds and buys/sells article. Every Monday, we will determine what to do with players currently on a hot streak. It could be a hitter coming off a strong week at the plate or a pitcher who has strung together some quality outings in a row.  In this article, we […]