Aaron Judge Could Resume Hitting This Week

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) has advanced to pool/balance/strength work, according to manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees are hoping Judge can resume throwing and possibly light hitting by the end of this week. Judge turned a corner in his rehab from a right big-toe sprain after receiving a second platelet-rich plasma injection, but […]

Yankees Place Willie Calhoun On 10-Day Injured List

The New York Yankees officially placed outfielder Willie Calhoun (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left-quadriceps strain and recalled infielder/outfielder Oswaldo Cabrera from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Calhoun heard a popping noise in his quad on Wednesday, and he's likely to miss more than 10 days to recover from […]

Jarred Kelenic Batting Leadoff Against Yankees

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic is starting in left field and is hitting leadoff on Thursday against the New York Yankees and right-hander Domingo German in the Bronx. With the Mariners offense struggling to get anything going, they will give Kelenic his second start out of the leadoff spot this season. Kelenic is delivering as […]

MJ Melendez Returns To The Starting Lineup Thursday

Kansas City Royals outfielder/catcher MJ Melendez is back in the starting lineup Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays and left-hander Shane McClanahan. The 24-year-old got the afternoon off against another left-hander in the Tigers' Matthew Boyd on Wednesday and has a tough task ahead of him Thursday against one of the very best southpaws in […]

Nick Pratto Hits The Pine Thursday

Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder Nick Pratto is out of the starting lineup Thursday versus the Tampa Bay Rays. With Vinnie Pasquantino out for the season, Pratto has, and will continue to, see plenty of playing time at first base but understandably hits the bench against a left-hander in the Rays' Shane McClanahan on Thursday […]

Jon Berti Back In The Starting Lineup Thursday

Miami Marlins utility player Jon Berti is back in the starting lineup Thursday night versus the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Mitch Keller. The 33-year-old got the night off on Wednesday in the series finale against the Blue Jays but has otherwise seen solid playing time this season. The speedy Berti is hitting a healthy .274 […]

Luis Matos Moves Up To Second In Batting Order Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Luis Matos is being moved up to the two-hole in a matchup against Padres left-hander Blake Snell on Thursday. Matos debuted out of the two-spot on June 14 but has since hit no higher than fifth in his six ensuing starts. The 21-year-old has more than held his own through his […]

Evan Carter Flirts With Cycle In Return

Texas Rangers outfield prospect Evan Carter nearly hit for the cycle in his return to Double-A Frisco after being sidelined for three weeks by a right wrist injury. In four at-bats, Carter hit his fifth home run of the season, his second triple, and a single, missing a double to complete the cycle. The top […]

Will Brennan Sitting Out Thursday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Will Brennan (shoulder) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday as the team takes on the visiting Oakland Athletics. It shouldn't come as much of a surprise after Brennan was removed from Wednesday's contest early after injuring his left shoulder while making a diving play in the outfield. The 25-year-old is […]

Alex Verdugo Placed On Bereavement List

The Boston Red Sox placed outfielder Alex Verdugo on the bereavement list on Thursday. The Boston Globe's Peter Abraham reports that Verdugo will rejoin the team next Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. With Verdugo out on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Joe Ryan, Jarren Duran will start in center field and hit leadoff […]

Willie Calhoun Likely Headed To The Injured List

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Willie Calhoun (quad) tweaked his left quadriceps while running the bases during Wednesday's 4-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners. He stayed in the game but is set to undergo an MRI and expects to hit the injured list. Calhoun's having his best campaign since 2019 with the bat, slashing .239/.309/.403 […]

Mike Yastrzemski Suffers Hamstring Injury Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski left Wednesday's contest against the San Diego Padres in the fifth inning after experiencing left hamstring tightness. According to the SF Giants on NBCS Twitter, he'll undergo an MRI on Thursday, which should provide more information on the severity of the ailment. Yastrzemski is in the midst of a […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (Late Slate - 6/22/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have a bit of a weird Thursday with the main slate going on during the day, but we still have three games for a nightcap tonight. I can deal with that! As usual, I'm with you for all of your Thursday MLB DFS needs. There are still some really good options here. Let's get […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 13

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 13 of the fantasy baseball season, and while there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues during Week 12. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/22/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's a slower Thursday than last week. The main slate gets underway early today as only three games populate the late slate. As usual, I am here all day with you at RotoBaller to attack these DFS slates. We can still have some fun with this! This article contains my picks for the five-game main […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/22/23 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/22/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Thursday, Rotoballers! There are eight games in total as we prepare for the final weekend of June. There are five early games and three evening games, and each site has a different setup. On […]

Travis Jankowski Leaves Game Early With Potential Injury

Texas Rangers outfielder Travis Jankowski had to be removed from the game due to a possible injury against the White Sox Wednesday. He slid awkwardly into second base, resulting in an inning-ending double play. To start the bottom of the eighth inning, Josh Smith took over Jankowski's position in left field. Following the game's conclusion, […]

Phillies-Braves Game Postponed

The game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night in Philadelphia has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up at some point in September. Right-hander Aaron Nola was scheduled to pitch for the Phillies, while rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver was slated to toe the rubber for the Braves […]

Will Brennan Injured Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Will Brennan (shoulder) was removed from Wednesday's game early against the Oakland Athletics after apparently injuring his shoulder while making a diving catch in the fourth inning. We should have an update on the exact nature of Brennan's injury before long, so make sure to check back for more details. He was […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Hopes To Return Thursday

San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. (side) is not in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday night against the San Diego Padres, but he said he's feeling better and is hoping to return to the lineup on Thursday. He could also be available off the bench as a pinch-hitter on Wednesday. The 29-year-old […]

Aaron Palensky - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Aaron Palensky, OF, New York Yankees ANALYSIS: An undrafted free agent signing after the shortened 2020 draft, Palensky was a college hitter that likely would have been drafted in the 7th through 10th rounds by someone coming off a productive career at the Univerisity of Nebraska. The Yankees started Palensky at Double-A in 2021, […]

Jordan Walker Dealing With Illness

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Jordan Walker (illness) is dealing with a bit of an illness, according to manager Oliver Marmol, which is why he wasn't in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. And with the Cardinals not playing again until Saturday in London against the division-rival Chicago Cubs, there's a […]

Michael Taylor Returns To Lineup Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Michael Taylor (head) is back patrolling center field and is hitting ninth in the batting order on Wednesday against the visiting Boston Red Sox and right-hander Garrett Whitlock. Taylor missed the last two games after being hit in the head by a pitch, but he managed to avoid a concussion and will […]

Yankees Resting Giancarlo Stanton Against Mariners

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton will not start on Wednesday against the visiting Seattle Mariners. It's a good time for Stanton to take a day off, as he's gone hitless with seven strikeouts in 11 at-bats in his last three games. The 33-year-old All-Star slugger has six home runs in only 26 games […]

Brent Rooker Sitting Against Guardians

Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker will take a seat on the bench on Wednesday as the team faces the Cleveland Guardians. Rooker has been a nice story for the last-place A's this year, but he's fallen on hard times of late and has gone 11-for-51 (.216) with two home runs, six RBI, three doubles and […]

When Will Aaron Judge Return From Injury? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

New York Yankees megastar Aaron Judge has been out for nearly three weeks with a sprained right toe. In his absence, the Yankees have struggled with just five wins in 13 games since he sprained his toe on June 3. Significant swelling in his right toe has hampered his recovery and set back any projected […]

Victor Robles Lands On The Injured List

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with back spasms in his lumbar spine. Fellow outfielder Derek Hill has had his contract selected from Triple-A in a corresponding move. It's been a resurgent season for the former top prospect at the plate as Robles is hitting .299 with […]

Derek Hill Making Season Debut Wednesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Derek Hill is playing his first big-league game of the season Wednesday as he takes on the St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Miles Mikolas. A 2014 first-round pick of the Tigers, Hill has been unable to put it together at the MLB level with a .240 average alongside four homers, nine steals, […]

Bryan Reynolds Out Again Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (back) is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday for the second straight day against the visiting Chicago Cubs. Reynolds is dealing with a tight lower back, although the Pirates aren't too worried right now that he'll need to go on the injured list. Fantasy managers should consider the 28-year-old […]

Andrew McCutchen Out With Sore Elbow

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said that outfielder Andrew McCutchen (elbow) is dealing with a sore-right elbow and was given the day off on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs to manage it. It doesn't sound like a very serious injury, so fantasy managers should consider the 36-year-old veteran to be day-to-day for now. He could […]