Nick Castellanos Back In Seven-Hole In Season Opener

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos is hitting in the seven-hole for Friday's season opener versus the Atlanta Braves and right-hander Spencer Strider. The veteran largely hit somewhere in the top four in the lineup for much of the 2023 season but was moved down into the seven-hole more frequently in September. Nonetheless, it was a... Read More

Aledmys Diaz Lands On 60-Day Injured List

The Oakland Athletics placed shortstop Aledmys Diaz (calf) on the 60-day injured list on Thursday with a right-calf strain. Barring any setbacks in his recovery, Diaz will be eligible to come off the IL and make his season debut in late May. The 33-year-old veteran utilityman was able to start light baseball activities near the... Read More

Lars Nootbaar To Hit In Simulated Game Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (ribs) is expected to hit against right-hander Sonny Gray (hamstring) in a simulated game on Friday. Nootbaar was forced to open the regular season on the injured list due to two non-displaced fractured in his left rib cage, but he's advancing to facing live pitching and could return to... Read More

Michael Harris II Hitting In Six-Hole Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II is starting in center field and batting sixth for the Braves on Opening Day on Thursday versus right-hander Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies. It's a slight move up for Harris, who spent most of last year hitting ninth for Atlanta in their stacked lineup. If the 23-year-old former... Read More

Michael Conforto Crushes Homer On Opening Day

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto got off on the right foot on Opening Day, going 3-for-4 with a homer in a 6-4 loss against the San Diego Padres. Conforto also scored three runs while driving in one. Although the lefty was batting seventh in the Giants Opening Day lineup, he should be able to... Read More

Jackson Chourio Leading Off In Brewers Opener

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio will hit leadoff in the team's Opening Day matchup on Friday against the New York Mets. It was expected that the 20-year-old rookie would spend some time near the bottom of the order, but with lefty Jose Quintana on the hill, the Brewers have decided to see what Chourio can... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Royce Lewis, Corey Seager, Max Kepler, Nick Senzel, Randal Grichuk, and more

While the 2024 MLB campaign just started, there are already several key fantasy baseball hitters dealing with injury woes. Injuries complicate fantasy lineup decisions, so it's important to stay in the know. That said, let's take a look at injured hitters Royce Lewis, Corey Seager, Max Kepler, Nick Senzel, Randal Grichuk, and more. This is... Read More

Esteury Ruiz Pinch Hits In Loss

Oakland Athletics outfield Esteury Ruiz pinch-hit and went 0-for-1 in Thursday's Opening Day loss versus the Cleveland Guardians. Ruiz came on for outfielder Lawrence Butler in the bottom of the eighth and popped out. Ruiz was a managers special in the speed department entering this spring, but really struggled in the Cactus League, while Butler... Read More

Dylan Moore Blasts Pinch-Hit Homer

Seattle Mariners utilityman Dylan Moore pinch-hit and went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer in Thursday's loss versus the Boston Red Sox. Moore came on for Dominic Canzone in the bottom of the seventh inning to make the game within one run, but it would not be enough. Moore, 31, can play all over the field,... Read More

Mitch Haniger Goes Yard

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer, two runs and a walk in Thursday's Opening Day loss versus the Boston Red Sox. Haniger returned to the Mariners this offseason as part of the Robbie Ray trade. After a nice spring, the veteran starts the regular season out on a high. Haniger... Read More

Tyler O'Neill Continues Opening Day Streak

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill went 1-for-3 with a walk, two runs, one stolen base and a solo home run. The home run would mark the fifth straight season that the slugger has gone yard on Opening Day, which is now a MLB record. O'Neill had a nice spring with his new club and... Read More

X-Rays Come Back Negative On Max Kepler

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that outfielder Max Kepler (leg) had X-rays come back negative on his injured leg. Kepler left Thursday's Opening Day contest early against the Kansas City Royals after fouling a ball off his leg, but the team will see how he's moving around after an off day on Friday. Fantasy... Read More

Randal Grichuk Begins Season On Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks officially placed outfielder Randal Grichuk (ankle) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to March 25) on Thursday. Grichuk is recovering from right-ankle surgery to remove bone spurs in January, but he is with Triple-A Reno and will play center field for the first time in his recovery process at some point this... Read More

Max Kepler Leaves On Opening Day With Injury

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (leg) left Thursday's Opening Day contest early against the Kansas City Royals after fouling a ball off his right leg. Matt Wallner entered the game to replace Kepler in right field. Before leaving the game, Kepler went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. The 31-year-old left-handed slugger was at least able to... Read More

When is Josh Lowe Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe enjoyed a breakout season in 2023. Lowe hit .292 at the plate with 20 home runs, 83 RBI, 33 doubles, and 32 stolen bases. Lowe -- who is the brother of Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe -- is looking to build on that campaign.  However, Lowe's season will... Read More

Victor Scott II Batting Eighth In Opening Day Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II is slotted to bat eighth on Opening Day on Thursday on the road as he faces up against Tyler Glasnow and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Scott was named to the major-league roster earlier this week as a result of Dylan Carlson (shoulder) being placed on the injured... Read More

Bryan Reynolds In Opening Day Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (back) was dealing with back discomfort earlier in the week but is confirmed to be starting in the Opening Day lineup on Thursday against the Miami Marlins and left-hander Jesus Luzardo, batting in the two-hole. The switch-hitter was held out of the final three games of spring training. Reynolds will... Read More

Connor Joe Leading Off For The Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Connor Joe will man right field and will be leading off for the Pirates Opening Day game on Thursday against the Miami Marlins. Joe will get the call as the Pirates face southpaw Jesus Luzardo. If the 31-year-old can get off to a hot start, he could be the everyday leadoff man... Read More

Will Benson Batting Second For The Reds On Thursday

The Cincinnati Reds announced their starting lineup for Opening Day on Thursday in Cincinnati against the Nationals, with outfielder Will Benson penciled into the second spot in the order. Benson gets the start in centerfield after the projected Opening Day starter T.J. Friedl fractured his wrist in a spring game and was officially placed on... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for TJ Friedl, Matt McLain, Garrett Mitchell, Jonathan Aranda, Manuel Margot

MLB Opening Day is here! Rejoice, as the fantasy baseball season begins. While we're excited about the start of the new campaign, we should always check in on the latest banged-up players. That said, let's take a look at injured hitters TJ Friedl, Matt McLain, Garrett Mitchell, Jonathan Aranda, and Manuel Margot. This is our... Read More

MLB Rookies Who Will Make an Immediate Impact - National League

The National League has seen plenty of young players blossom into stars over the past couple of years. Corey Seager, Cody Bellinger, Ronald Acuna Jr., Pete Alonso, and Devin Williams all won NL Rookie of the Year from 2016 to 2020. Those five players are now regarded as some of the best in the game.... Read More

MLB Rookies Who Will Make an Immediate Impact - American League

In recent years, the MLB rookie class has not disappointed. Two seasons ago, we saw Julio Rodriguez, Adley Rutschman, Spencer Strider, and Bobby Witt Jr. all make their debuts. Now, those four players are superstars in the league. Rodriguez, Rutschman, and Witt also all finished top 10 in American League MVP voting in 2023. Last... Read More

Kris Bryant In A "Great Place" Physically

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black says first baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant is in a "great place" physically, and he believes 25 home runs is a possibility for the veteran. Bryant is entering the third season of a seven-year, $182 million contract that is widely perceived as an albatross, but the 32-year-old four-time All-Star did hammer three... Read More

TJ Friedl Hits 10-Day Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder TJ Friedl (wrist) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. While the move is a procedural measure, it's worth noting that Friedl avoided the 60-day IL in the face of a recovery timetable of six to eight weeks due to his fractured wrist. The Reds must believe the 28-year-old center... Read More

Jackson Chourio Will Start In Right Field Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio will start in right field for Friday's Opening Day matchup against the New York Mets. It remains to be seen where manager Pat Murphy will slot Chourio in Milwaukee's batting order, but it's fair to expect the 20-year-old speedster to find himself in the lower part of the lineup during... Read More

Garrett Mitchell Will Miss 6-8 Weeks

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said on Wednesday that outfielder Garrett Mitchell (finger) will miss six to eight weeks due to a fractured finger on his left hand. The good news for Mitchell is that his injured digit won't require surgery at this time. Mitchell thought his finger was fine the other day before undergoing... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Sleepers or Busts? Cristian Javier, Anthony Santander, Aaron Nola

While many fantasy baseball drafts have already concluded, there are plenty of fantasy gamers who opt to wait until the last second to ensure they have the latest available information. We have you covered with some potential sleeper and bust picks. Aaron Nola, Cristian Javier, and Anthony Santander are all interesting fantasy targets this year,... Read More

Braxton Garrett, Brandon Pfaadt, Evan Carter - Fantasy Baseball Sleepers or Busts?

Are you one of many fantasy baseball managers who prefer to draft as late as possible ahead of the MLB season? Good, we have you covered with three fantasy baseball sleepers or bust picks below. Braxton Garrett, Brandon Pfaadt, and Evan Carter are all interesting fantasy targets this year, so all three are worth diving... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Post-Hype Hitters: Undervalued Sluggers for 2024

Hello RotoBallers, welcome to our new article about three potential post-hype hitters about to break out later than their prime. A player enters their "prime" around age 28, so we will only look at players aged 31 or older. All hitters discussed have high ADPs and are overlooked in drafts. This can be for various... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Sleepers or Busts? Brandon Nimmo, Framber Valdez, Justin Steele

With the 2024 MLB season set to begin, there is still a little bit of time for fantasy baseball research and analysis for drafts. In this article, we'll dive into three potential sleepers or busts ahead of the new fantasy baseball campaign. Brandon Nimmo, Framber Valdez, and Justin Steele are all interesting fantasy targets this... Read More