Kerry Carpenter Launches Two Home Runs On Saturday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter went 2-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI, and a strikeout in Saturday's 8-2 win over the Houston Astros. Carpenter belted a two-run shot off Cristian Javier in the bottom of the third inning for his first homer of the game. He later took Hunter Brown deep in the bottom […]

Randy Arozarena Homers, Drives In Four On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, a walk, and an additional run scored in Saturday's 7-2 win over the New York Yankees. Arozarena blasted a three-run shot off Nestor Cortes in the third inning to give the Rays a 4-2 lead. His home run went 385 feet […]

Michael Conforto Set For MRI, Suffers Strained Right Hamstring

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) exited Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds due to a strained right hamstring. Conforto was removed for a pinch-runner after hitting a single in the fourth inning of Saturday's game. He went 1-for-2 with a strikeout before exiting. The 31-year-old is considered day-to-day. According to Giants manager Bob […]

Evan Carter Dealing With Lower-Back Stiffness

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (back) was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Colorado Rockies due to lower-back stiffness. The 21-year-old has a history of lower back issues, and the Rangers are being cautious with their young outfielder. He is considered day-to-day for now, with his next chance to suit up being the series finale […]

Wilyer Abreu Homers To Help Guide Red Sox Over Nationals

Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Wilyer Abreu hopes Saturday's solo homer in the 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals is a sign in the right direction. Abreu hit his third dinger of the season, tying the game at 1-1 in the bottom of the third inning. It was just his fifth hit in May as he […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitters That Are Underperforming - Buy Low, or Trade Away?

If you're a season-long fantasy baseball player, you've heard this a million times. "It's a marathon, not a sprint." While that is true, how long should you wait until you drop an underachieving player?  This process becomes particularly messy when it's a player that you spent significant draft capital on. Hey, I'll drop anyone that […]

Evan Carter Out Of Rangers Lineup Saturday

Rookie outfielder Evan Carter is out of the Texas Rangers lineup on Saturday night against the Colorado Rockies. Carter will head to the bench, ceding left field to veteran Travis Jankowski. Carter is hitting .216 with five home runs, two stolen bases, 15 RBI and 23 runs scored. This will be Carter's first day off […]

Brandon Nimmo Exits Early Saturday With Intercostal Irritation

The New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (intercostal) was removed from the Saturday afternoon tilt with the Atlanta Braves with intercostal irritation. Nimmo appeared to hurt his side on a check swing. Nimmo was able to complete the at-bat but left the game the next half-inning. The team is calling it an irritation, but it […]

Jasson Dominguez Set To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday Or Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez (elbow) is set to begin a rehab assignment in Single-A Tampa on Tuesday or Wednesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Dominguez has been sidelined since September after having Tommy John surgery. Once he begins his rehab assignment, it will start a 20-day clock in which the Yankees have to […]

Joey Gallo Feeling Good In Rehab

Washington Nationals outfielder/designated hitter Joey Gallo (shoulder) is feeling good in his rehab with Triple-A Rochester. Nationals skipper Davey Martinez provided an update on the slugger on Friday after Gallo enjoyed a big night at the plate on Thursday. "He hit a home run and a double. He's starting to swing the bat a little […]

DJ Stewart Still Receiving Playing Time

New York Mets outfielder DJ Stewart was in danger of losing time due to the return of designated hitter J.D. Martinez, but that may not seem to be the case. Even though Stewart has ceded primary designated hitter duties to Martinez, Stewart has seen starts in left and right field, which could still make him […]

Cedric Mullins Out Of Saturday’s Lineup, Heston Kjerstad In

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is not in Saturday's lineup after starting the last three games. As a result, Colton Cowser will shift to center field which opens the door for Heston Kjerstad to start in left field. Mullins has had a disappointing season with a .193/.246/.370 across 36 games and a rough .087/.125/.130 through […]

Austin Slater Dealing With Concussion-Like Symptoms

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater (head) left Friday night's loss to the Cincinnati Reds with concussion-like symptoms, according to the team. Slater crashed into the center field wall while trying to make a catch in the first inning. The Giants placed outfielder/Jorge Soler (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list before Friday's game, so if […]

Kyle Schwarber Dealing With Sore Back

The Philadelphia Phillies pinch hit for outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (back) in the ninth inning of their 8-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday because of a sore back. Schwarber said he felt his back tighten up on his last swing in the seventh inning. He went 2-for-5 with two RBI in the victory […]

Kevin Kiermaier, George Springer Still Out Sick

Toronto Blue Jays outfielders Kevin Kiermaier (illness) and George Springer (illness) remain out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the visiting Minnesota Twins for the second straight day as they remain under the weather. Daulton Varsho is back in center field and is batting second, while Cavan Biggio is in right field and is […]

Owen Caissie Extends Hitting Streak On Friday

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie extended his hitting streak to four games with a base hit on Friday evening. In May, Caissie has a .258/.452/.452 line with a strong 10:8 BB:K ratio. Through his first 36 games at Triple-A this season, the 21-year-old has an impressive .281/.428/.438 line with three long balls and four […]

Esmerlyn Valdez Approaching High-A

Pittsburgh Pirates outfield prospect Esmerlyn Valdez has been performing very well at Single-A this season and is making a case to be promoted to the next level of the minor leagues. In 27 games this season with Single-A Bradenton, he has a .273/.389/.477 line with four long balls, one stolen base, and 17 RBI. Valdez […]

Jacob Melton Swinging A Hot Bat At Double-A

Houston Astros outfield prospect Jacob Melton began the season in a bit of a cold stretch with a poor .217/.290/.327 line with just one home run through the opening 15 games of the season at Double-A. Since then, the 23-year-old has an impressive .326/.375/.698 line with four long balls and 13 RBI. Melton launched his […]

Jakob Marsee Hits First Home Run With New Club

Miami Marlins outfield prospect Jakob Marsee hit his first home run in the Miami system on Friday evening. Marsee was included in the package that sent Luis Arraez to San Diego on May 3. Across 28 games at Double-A this season, with both the San Diego and Miami affiliates, he has a .177/.360/.333 line with […]

Natanael Yuten Showing Power At Single-A

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Natanael Yuten hit an inside-the-park-home run on Friday to continue his 2024 power surge. In 26 games at Single-A this season, Yuten has posted a .240/.327/.406 line with three round-trippers, eight total extra-base hits, and two swiped bags. Last season, the 19-year-old only tallied two total extra-base hits (one double […]

Tommy Pham - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Mixed Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Chicago White Sox have been hit hard by the injury bug thus far in 2024, which prompted them to go out and sign veteran outfielder Tommy Pham. Pham was inserted into the White Sox lineup on April 26 and has seen solid production […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Trea Turner, Wyatt Langford, Evan Phillips, Willson Contreras and more...

Over the past week, a few major prospects have been called up to the big leagues such as Paul Skenes. Prospects also sometimes end up being sent down just as quickly as they get called up. Tyler Black was called up but sent back down when the Brewers activated Christian Yelich. When it comes to […]

Buyer Beware? Hot Starts and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Analysis (Week 8)

With the weekend upon us, a fresh batch of fantasy baseball waiver wire recommendations will fill the RotoBaller feeds. Our team's various waiver wire recommendations are coming with full force this weekend so be sure to check out all the great articles there. As we consider players who are in the midst of hot streaks […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/11/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Our Saturday slate is chopped almost directly in half again this week with six matinee games and seven games on the main slate. We will concentrate on the seven-game main slate. Unfortunately, we have a Coors Field game on here, but we'll make do. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for […]

TJ Friedl - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 51% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder TJ Friedl, off of the IL on May 7 to resume his everyday duties in the outfield. He has started off by collecting four hits across his first three games played and has collected an RBI and stolen base. Friedl […]

Nick Castellanos Homers As Bat Continues To Perk Up

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos hit his third homer of the season to help Philadelphia to an 8-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday. Since April 20, Castellanos has hit .275/.333/.478 to help boost his batting average to .207, a 54-point jump in batting average since he ended the April 19 loss to the […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters Watch and Underachievers, Overachievers (Week 7)

As you know by now, I like to take a look around MLB as we head into the weekend and see who is showing signs of some meaningful trends that can be revealing in some form or another. Perhaps a hitter is about to break out or on the verge of a cold spell. Checking […]

Connor Norby Pulled In Minors With Wrist Injury

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Connor Norby (wrist) was pulled from Friday's game at Triple-A Norfolk early as a precaution with a left-wrist injury. Norby, the team's No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will probably undergo testing on his wrist, but as of right now, he should be considered day-to-day down on the farm. The 23-year-old […]

Kyle Tucker Smashes Another Home Run In Win

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 1-for-3 with two walks and a solo home run in the Astros' 5-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday. The solo shot marks his 12th home run of the season (most in the league) and his fourth in his last five games. The lefty has now raised his […]

Brendan Donovan, Nolan Gorman Out On Friday Night

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Brendan Donovan and second baseman Nolan Gorman are both out of the lineup on Friday with the team facing Milwaukee Brewers rookie left-hander Robert Gasser, who is making his major-league debut. Rookie Michael Siani is starting in center field and is batting ninth, while Jose Fermin is at second base and […]