Kerry Carpenter Helps Lead Tigers To Victory On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder/designated hitter Kerry Carpenter went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a swiped bag against the Yankees on Thursday. He singled early in the game, driving in a run off right-hander Clarke Schmidt, the Yankees' starting pitcher. With the two hits, Carpenter has 25 multi-hit games in 91 contests this season. Currently, the 25-year-old […]

Chris Getz Named New White Sox GM

The Chicago White Sox officially named Chris Getz their new general manager on Thursday. The former infielder was promoted to senior vice president/general manager after turning 40 on Wednesday. He had been the team's director of player development and an assistant general manager since 2017. Getz will take over after former executive vice president Kenny […]

Jorge Soler Scratched From Thursday's Lineup

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler (hip) has been scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Washington Nationals with right-hip tightness that is still bothering him. Josh Bell will now serve as the designated hitter for the Fish and hit second against Nationals right-hander Joan Adon. Soler will miss his third straight game due to hip tightness, […]

Wilyer Abreu Activated From Paternity List

The Boston Red Sox activated rookie outfielder Wilyer Abreu from the paternity list on Thursday and optioned shortstop David Hamilton to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. For now, both Abreu and prospect Ceddanne Rafaela will remain in Boston with rosters set to expand on Friday. The 24-year-old Abreu has been away from the team […]

Jorge Soler Returns To Thursday's Lineup

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler (hip) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Washington Nationals and right-hander Joan Adon, serving as the designated hitter and batting second for the Fish. Soler was removed from the game early several days ago due to hip tightness after a swing and miss, but he's back […]

Greg Allen Signs Minor-League Deal With Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers signed free-agent outfielder Greg Allen to a minor-league deal on Thursday. He will report to Triple-A Nashville. The club also acquired outfielder Chris Roller from the Cleveland Guardians exchange for cash considerations. Allen became a free agent last week after being cut by the New York Yankees. The 30-year-old switch-hitter hit .217 […]

Harrison Bader Picked Up By Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Reds claimed outfielder Harrison Bader off waivers from the New York Yankees on Thursday, according to sources. The Reds added both Bader and outfielder Hunter Renfroe off waivers on Thursday as they attempt to win a wild-card spot in the National League in the final month of the regular season. They're currently just […]

Reds Claim Hunter Renfroe Off Waivers From Angels

The Cincinnati Reds on Thursday claimed outfielder Hunter Renfroe off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels, according to sources. The Reds are just a game out of the final wild-card spot in the National League, so they decided to add some outfield depth on Thursday by picking up both Renfroe and Harrison Bader. The 31-year-old […]

Julio Rodriguez Expected To Return This Weekend

Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto is optimistic that outfielder Julio Rodriguez (foot) will return this weekend against the New York Mets. Rodriguez was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with a nerve issue in his left foot and was also held out on Wednesday as a precaution, but it sounds as though the 22-year-old […]

Jarred Kelenic Starting Rehab Assignment

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic (foot) was sent to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday to start a minor-league rehab assignment. Kelenic is trying to return after fracturing his left foot while kicking a water cooler in the dugout in frustration around six weeks ago. The 24-year-old left-handed hitter could be back with the M's by next […]

Byron Buxton Plays Center Field In Rehab Game

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (hamstring) played seven innings in center field in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday and went 1-for-2 at the plate with two walks. It's a notable milestone, as it was the first time that Buxton has played the field this year due to injuries. He […]

Aaron Judge Not Playing Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge will take the day off on Thursday with the team facing the Detroit Tigers. Judge will receive a mental break after going 6-for-39 (.154) with 20 strikeouts in his last 10 games since Aug. 20, although five of his hits in that span went for home runs. With Judge […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/31/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! Three games populate the featured contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. There is one game earlier in the day, but it's not a part of either site's main slate. Tonight's action starts at 7:05 PM EST with an East Coast matchup between the […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/31/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have a very light Thursday today as all eyes will be on the opening of the college football season tonight. MLB only gave us four games and one of them it a matinee. That gives us three games for the main slates on both sites. This article contains my picks for the three-game main […]

Mets To Promote Ronny Mauricio On Friday

The New York Mets are planning to promote touted prospect Ronny Mauricio from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday when rosters expand to 28. Mauricio, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is well-deserving of the call-up. He's hit .295/.349/.511 with an .860 OPS, 23 home runs, 30 doubles, three triples, 71 RBI, 24 stolen bases […]

J.D. Martinez Resumes Swinging A Bat

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder J.D. Martinez (groin) appears to be making progress after landing on the injured list earlier this month. The veteran outfielder has resumed swinging a bat on Wednesday. Now, the plan is for Martinez to take live batting practice on Thursday before heading out on a rehab assignment. The hope is that […]

Bryce Harper Blasts 300th Career Home Run

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper achieved a significant accolade during Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The left-handed slugger blasted his 300th career home run off left-hander Matt Moore. Harper becomes the 158th player to reach 300 home runs and the 28th to do it before or during his age-30 season. The superstar outfielder […]

Rays Sign Billy Hamilton To Minor-League Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays are signing speedy outfielder Billy Hamilton to a minor-league deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Hamilton last played on July 7 for the Chicago White Sox's Triple-A affiliate because of a right-shoulder injury, so he's going to need a little bit of time to ramp up after he was released […]

Lane Thomas Exits Early On Wednesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas (back) was forced to exit early during Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 28-year-old was taken out of the game in the seventh inning due to back tightness, according to manager Dave Martinez. The organization is uncertain if Thomas will be in the lineup on Thursday. However, it […]

Jasson Dominguez To Join Yankees On Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez is reportedly going to be recalled ahead of Friday's game against the Houston Astros. The 20-year-old top prospect will head to the majors after playing less than 10 games in Triple-A. This season, Dominguez has posted a .801 OPS with 15 home runs and 39 stolen bases across 117 […]

Brennen Davis Homers For First Time Since May

Chicago Cubs prospect Brennen Davis homered for the first time in nearly four months on Tuesday. This was Davis' fourth rehab appearance with High-A South Bend following a core muscle surgery in June. Several injuries have hindered his development, and Davis has dropped remarkably in Chicago's prospect hierarchy. The 23-year-old ranks as the No. 19 […]

Wilyer Abreu Expected To Return Friday

Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Wilyer Abreu, who is currently on the paternity list, is expected to rejoin the team on Friday in Kansas City for the start of a series against the Royals. Abreu was placed on paternity leave to begin the week on Monday, but the 24-year-old prospect will be back this weekend […]

Julio Rodriguez Out Of Mariners Lineup

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (foot) is being held out of the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Oakland Athletics after he was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with left-foot soreness. Rodriguez is reportedly dealing with a nerve issue in his foot and plans to be evaluated further as a precaution, so until we […]

Mike Yastrzemski Activated And Starting Wednesday

The San Francisco Giants activated outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned outfielder Luis Matos to the minors in a corresponding move. Yastrzemski is right back in the starting lineup on Wednesday, playing right field and batting sixth against Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene. Yaz didn't require a minor-league […]

Jorge Soler Sitting Out Wednesday

Miami Marlins outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler (hip) is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Zach Eflin. The 31-year-old exited Tuesday night's contest after injuring his hip on a seventh-inning swing and will unsurprisingly get at least one night off to rest his ailment. Soler's absence is key, however, […]

Esteury Ruiz Hitting Ninth Again Wednesday

Oakland A's outfielder Esteury Ruiz is once again hitting out of the nine-hole Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners and right-hander Bryce Miller. It's not terribly surprising to see the 24-year-old hitting ninth but it does mark his second straight start out of the bottom of the order while Ryan Noda continues to see starts out […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Leading Off In First MLB Start Wednesday

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela is hitting out of the leadoff spot in what marks his first MLB start on Wednesday versus the Houston Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez. Rafaela didn't start on Monday or Tuesday following his big-league promotion but did log a single in his lone plate appearance on Monday. The 22-year-old […]

Tyler O'Neill Unavailable To Play Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (knee) is experiencing some knee discomfort and is unavailable to play in Wednesday's series finale against the San Diego Padres. Richie Palacios will get the start in left field and is hitting eighth against Padres left-hander Rich Hill. O'Neill's frustrating 2023 campaign continues, and he's been dealing with knee […]

Nick Senzel Getting Another Start

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel is starting in left field and is batting sixth in the order on Wednesday against right-hander Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants. This will be Senzel's third straight start for the Reds, although he'll likely be headed back to the bench soon with Jake Fraley (toe) nearing a return […]

Ryan Helsley, Lars Nootbaar Likely To Return Friday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley (forearm) and outfielder Lars Nootbaar (groin) are expected to be activated from the injured list by Friday when major-league rosters expand, according to manager Oliver Marmol. Helsley, who hasn't pitched in the majors since June 7, is scheduled to throw a bullpen session at Busch Stadium on Wednesday. Don't […]