Josh Smith Out on Tuesday With Tight Hamstring

Texas Rangers infielder/outfielder Josh Smith (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Kansas City Royals due to a tight upper left hamstring, according to manager Bruce Bochy. It is a similar injury to what Smith dealt with last year on his other leg. The 27-year-old didn't need a trip to […]

Jonathan India Returns to Royals Lineup

Kansas City Royals infielder/outfielder Jonathan India (shoulder) is back at second base and is hitting leadoff for the Royals in Tuesday's game at Globe Life Field against the Texas Rangers and right-hander Jack Leiter. India is returning to action in Arlington after suffering a left-shoulder subluxation last Friday against the Athletics that kept him out […]

Lars Nootbaar Dropped to Seventh in Batting Order

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is starting in left field and batting seventh for Tuesday's road game in Chicago against the White Sox and right-hander Shane Smith. With Nootbaar slumping of late at the plate, this will be the first time all year that he hasn't served as St. Louis' leadoff hitter. Second baseman […]

Andrew Benintendi on the Bench Against Lefty

Chicago White Sox left-handed-hitting outfielder Andrew Benintendi will take a seat with a left-handed pitcher on the mound in Tuesday's contest against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. Austin Slater is starting in left field and will bat out of the two-hole against Cardinals lefty Matthew Liberatore. It's no surprise Benintendi is on the bench for […]

Luis Robert Jr. Back in Action Against Cardinals

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (thumb) is back on the field for Tuesday's game against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and left-hander Matthew Liberatore, starting in center field and batting fifth in the lineup. The White Sox scratched Robert from Sunday's series finale against the Texas Rangers due to soreness in his right […]

Nick Castellanos Being Benched After "Inappropriate Comment"

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos is sitting on Tuesday against the division-rival Miami Marlins because of an "inappropriate comment" he made after being removed from Monday's win, according to manager Rob Thomson. Max Kepler is starting in right field and will hit cleanup against Marlins right-hander Cal Quantrill. Believe it or not, Castellanos will take […]

Chandler Simpson Collects Three Hits, Steals Two Bases on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Chandler Simpson went 3-for-5 on Tuesday with a run scored and two stolen bases for Triple-A Durham. The 24-year-old has continued to hit and steal bases since he was sent back to Triple-A, batting .340 (18-for-53) with six steals in 12 games. The Rays' seventh-ranked prospect showed well during his […]

Ben Rice, Trent Grisham Out on Tuesday

New York Yankees first baseman/designated hitter Ben Rice and outfielder Trent Grisham will both start on the bench for Tuesday's contest against the visiting Los Angeles Angels in the Bronx. Paul Goldschmidt is back at first base and is hitting sixth, while Cody Bellinger will shift to center field and hit third against Angels right-hander […]

Jasson Dominguez Hitting Leadoff Against Angels

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez is starting in left field and hitting out of the leadoff spot for Game 2 of the series in the Bronx against the visiting Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Dominguez returns to the lineup after sitting out in Monday's series opener, and he'll be batting higher than […]

Alex Call Retreats to the Bench

Washington Nationals outfielder Alex Call is not in the team's starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the visiting Colorado Rockies. With Call resting, outfield prospect Daylen Lile will start in right field and bat seventh against Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela. Call will sit down after starting each of the team's last 12 games. The 30-year-old […]

Yunior Severino Activated from Injured List, Rejoins Triple-A St. Paul

Minnesota Twins infield/outfield prospect Yunior Severino (oblique) was activated off the injured list on Sunday and started at third base for Triple-A St. Paul, going 1-for-4 in the contest with a double. It was the second IL stint of the season for the 25-year-old, missing a month with a hamstring strain and two weeks with an oblique […]

Matt Wallner Out Against a Lefty on Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner is out of the starting lineup on Tuesday for the series opener against the Cincinnati Reds with a left-hander on the mound. Utility man Willi Castro is making the start in right field at Great American Ballpark and will bat third against Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott. Wallner hasn't been good […]

Byron Buxton Returns to Twins Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (elbow) is back in center field and hitting leadoff for the Twins for their contest on Tuesday in Cincinnati against the Reds and left-hander Andrew Abbott. Buxton was hit by a pitch on his left elbow on Saturday against the Houston Astros and was scratched from the series finale on […]

Jordan Beck Sitting on Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Jordan Beck is taking the day off on Tuesday in D.C. against the hosting Washington Nationals. Sam Hilliard will make the start in left field and will bat eighth against Nationals right-hander Michael Soroka. Beck will take a day of rest after going 14-for-52 (.269) with four doubles, six RBI, four runs […]

Walker Jenkins Activated, Will Rejoin Double-A Wichita

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins (ankle) has been activated from the minor league injured list and will rejoin Double-A Wichita. The Twins' top prospect (MLB No. 6) went 7-for-26 (.269) during the rehab assignment, including one home run, two steals, and a 7:6 BB:K over nine games. He's a well-rounded prospect with 60-grade hit and power […]

Dane Myers Not Expected to Play on Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Dane Myers (elbow) is expected to sit out of Tuesday's game against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies after he was beaned in the arm on Monday night, according to Isaac Azout. Myers was diagnosed with left-elbow discomfort, although X-rays came back negative, and the team is hopeful he can avoid the injured list. […]

Jurickson Profar Starting Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Atlanta Braves suspended outfielder Jurickson Profar is starting a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday night with Triple-A Gwinnett, according to The Athletic's David O'Brien. Profar is eligible to return from his 80-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs on July 2. The 32-year-old veteran was a big free-agent acquisition by Atlanta in the offseason after a career […]

Chas McCormick Starts Hitting, Throwing Progression

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (oblique) is in Houston this week and has started a hitting and throwing progression as he works his way back from a left-oblique strain, according to The Athletic's Chandler Rome. McCormick landed on the 10-day injured list on May 31 but started hitting off a tee last Friday. Still, the […]

Pedro Leon Going Through Running, Hitting and Throwing Progression

Houston Astros outfield prospect Pedro Leon (knee) was returned from his rehab assignment last Tuesday due to more soreness in his left knee, but he's now going through a running, hitting and throwing progression, according to The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Leon has been rehabbing this year from a Grade 1 MCL sprain and recently had […]

Garrett Mitchell Joining Triple-A Nashville

Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (oblique) will join Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday to continue his rehab assignment. The UCLA product has been shelved since April with an oblique strain. Mitchell started his rehab assignment with Milwaukee's rookie-level affiliate over the weekend and struck out in his […]

Champ or Chump: Roman Anthony and Rafael Devers Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

What is going on in Boston right now? Boston's front office wanted to see top prospect Roman Anthony in the Show, so they asked Rafael Devers to try to learn first base to accommodate him. Communication between Devers and the team had deteriorated after the Alex Bregman signing, and Devers refused to learn 1B midseason. […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 12? (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players. With most fantasy leagues crossing the halfway point of the regular season, now is a great time to determine what to do with well-known players. It could be a hitter currently in the midst of a slump or a pitcher coming off multiple rough […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Evan Carter, Shelby Miller, Corey Seager, Bailey Ober, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 12 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll be taking a look at names like Evan Carter, Shelby Miller, Corey Seager, and Bailey Ober. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 12)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 12 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 […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/17/2025)

We have a full slate for Tuesday’s MLB games. We have games at Great American Ball Park, Steinbrenner Field, and Sutter Health Park, as well as elite hitting weather in Detroit, Tampa Bay, Chicago, and Sacramento. My man Frank nailed two home runs again yesterday, so let's keep the good mojo going. I will provide […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/17/25)

A lot happened last night despite there being only seven games on the main slate. Shohei Ohtani pitched for the first time in 663 days, the Yankees lost 1-0 to the Angels, and my cover boy Jose Altuve homered despite a midday pitching change that diminished the Astros' righties upside. Tonight we get our full […]

Jake Mangum Collects Three Hits, Drives in Three in Win

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jake Mangum went 3-for-4 with three RBI in Monday's 7-1 win against the Baltimore Orioles. He doubled, singled twice, and scored a run. That marks a seven-game on-base streak for the 29-year-old, who has shown well in his first taste of big-league action. Over the stretch, he's a stellar 12-for-27 (.444) […]

Josh Lowe Launches Fourth Homer

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 7-1 win against the visiting Baltimore Orioles. Lowe scored twice, drew a walk, and notched a sacrifice bunt. The Virginia native blasted a leadoff home run in the bottom of the first inning off the Orioles' Zack Eflin -- his […]

Mickey Moniak Posts Another Two-Hit Performance

Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 6-4 road win against the Washington Nationals. He also tripled and scored twice. Moniak's eighth home run of the season came off Nationals' pitcher Kyle Finnegan, and it was a clutch one. The 27-year-old stepped up to bat in the top […]

James Wood Homers, Doubles in Loss

Washington Nationals outfielder/designated hitter James Wood went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, a walk, and two RBI on Monday. Despite his best efforts, the Nationals still fell in a 6-4 loss against the Rockies. Despite the defeat, Washington still must be very happy that they found their next superstar in Wood. The 22-year-old […]