Bryce Harper Swipes Three Bags In Series Against Mariners

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper had a fantastic three-game series against the Seattle Mariners this week. He went 6-for-11 for two doubles, two walks and three runs scored. Most surprisingly, he attempted three stolen bases in the series and was successful on each occasion. The 29-year-old now has six stolen bases over 31 games on […]

Andrew Vaughn Goes 0-For-4 In First Rehab Game

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn (hand) played in his first rehab game at Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday. He slotted in at designated hitter and struggled at the plate, going 0-for-4 with a strikeout. Vaughn has been out since April 29 due to a bruised right hand. The White Sox haven't revealed their intentions for […]

Taylor Ward Homers Off The Bench On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (hamstring) was held out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays due to a sore hamstring. However, he entered the game as a pinch-hitter and went on to go 1-for-2 with a two-run home run. Ward sat out each of the team's previous two […]

Breakout Hitters to Watch for Fantasy Baseball Week 6

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of my "Breakout Hitters To Watch" series. What we're doing here is taking good, close look at the hitting data each week to see which hitters are standing out the most. The idea is to find hitters that have made changes and/or really improved this season to find start-worthy […]

Zac Veen Continues To Produce In High-A

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen went 2-for-3 with a with two runs, three RBI and a solo home run for High-A Spokane on Wednesday. The Rockies first-round pick in 2020, Veen is now hitting .293 with seven doubles, two home runs, 17 RBI and 10 stolen bases over his first 92 at-bats. The young […]

Michael Busch Continues To Perform Well In Double-A

Los Angeles Dodgers second base/outfield prospect Michael Busch had another productive day at the plate for Double-A Tulsa on Wednesday. The Dodgers No. 3 prospect went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI and a solo home run to raise his batting average to .295 on the season. The talented second baseman has shown plenty of […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/12/22): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! This is John Brubaker once again pinch-hitting and dropping some of my favorite plays for tonight's slate. We have just a four-game slate this afternoon, the main slate on DraftKings and the early only slate on Fanduel. We'll have to get a bit creative due to it being a smaller slate, and […]

Eloy Jimenez Ahead Of Schedule?

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) said that he's coming along quicker than expected in his recovery from right hamstring surgery. Jimenez went under the knife in late April and was expected to miss six to eight weeks. There are still plenty of hurdles for the 25-year-old to clear before he's ready to return […]

Adam Frazier Collects Two Hits In Wednesday's Loss

Seattle Mariners' second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, and a run scored in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. He was acquired in a trade with the San Diego Padres this offseason and is starting to heat up after a slow start to the year. The 30-year-old has now […]

Vaun Brown Enjoys Big Week In Single-A

San Francisco Giants outfield prospect Vaun Brown enjoyed this past week of baseball. Over the last five games, he has gone 11-for-23 with four homers, five RBI, and three stolen bases. The Giants snagged Brown in the 10th round of last year's draft. He had just finished up his senior year at Florida Southern, where […]

Grant Witherspoon Mashing In Double-A

Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Grant Witherspoon owns an eight-game hitting streak and went 14-for-24 with one homer, six RBI, three walks, and three stolen bases last week. The 25-year-old outfielder was drafted in the fourth round of the 2018 MLB Draft. While he has been mediocre when hitting the ball in seasons past, that […]

Randal Grichuk Dealing With A Stomach Bug

Colorado Rockies outfielder Randal Grichuk (stomach) has sat out the last two games with a stomach bug but is expected to return against the San Francisco Giants on Friday. He's missed three of the team's previous four games; two absences were due to a stomach issue. The 30-year-old is slashing .281/.323/.449 with four home runs, […]

Alex Ramirez Enjoys Big Week At Single-A

New York Mets outfield prospect Alex Ramirez has impressed against a strong group of competition. Currently playing in just his second pro season, the outfielder has above-average speed and should stick in center field, but if he can't, he'll have no trouble succeeding in right field thanks to his strong arm. Ramirez has also demonstrated […]

Manuel Margot Remains Out On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot (hamstring) will remain out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Manager Kevin Cash mentioned that Margot is improving, but they'll hold him out for one more game. The expectation is that Margot will return to the starting lineup on Friday. The Rays are […]

Byron Buxton To Return On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) will return to the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros. He has been sidelined since Saturday due to hip strain. The 28-year-old will bat leadoff and play center field versus righty Jose Urquidy on Wednesday. Buxton is hitting .278/.342/.722 with nine homers, 17 RBI this season. […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Dealing With Groin Injury

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (groin) is being held out of Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. According to Braves manager Brian Snitker, Acuna tweaked his groin during Tuesday's game. Snitker stated that the team is hoping it won't be a lingering issue that would lead to Acuna landing on the injured list. […]

Christian Yelich Hits For The Cycle On Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich recorded his third career cycle in the team's 14-11 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. He went 4-for-5 with a total of three RBI and two runs in the game. The 30-year-old had gone hitless over his previous three games so it was nice to see him break out […]

Tyler O'Neill Out Of The Lineup On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Spenser Watkins and the Baltimore Orioles. This will be the second game over a three-game stretch in which O'Neill is on the bench. Juan Yepez will be covering left field in the game with Corey Dickerson at designated hitter. […]

Robbie Grossman Sitting Against Athletics On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman is getting the day off on Wednesday as the team takes on left-hander Zach Logue and the Oakland Athletics. Austin Meadows will be slotting in as the team's leadoff hitter for the game and he'll be joined in the outfield by Derek Hill and Willi Castro. Grossman has had a […]

Mike Trout, Taylor Ward Out Against Rays

Los Angeles Angels outfielders Mike Trout and Taylor Ward (hamstring) are not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Trout is just receiving a normal day of rest, while Ward will sit out his third straight game due to a sore hamstring. With an off day coming for the Halos on […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Not In Wednesday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox. Acuna was favoring his surgically repaired leg on Tuesday, but we hope this is just a normal day of rest for the 24-year-old superstar. It's something to keep an eye on. With Acuna resting, Travis Demeritte […]

Trent Grisham In Wednesday's Starting Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Keegan Thompson. The outfielder wasn't in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup between the two teams but will hit eighth on Wednesday and start in center field. In 119 plate appearances this season, […]

Jarred Kelenic On The Bench Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic isn't in the starting lineup on Wednesday. The Mariners will take on the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Bailey Falter but will do so with Kelenic on the bench. The outfielder is batting .141 with a .221 on-base percentage, three home runs, and four stolen bases in 95 plate appearances this […]

Guardians-White Sox Postponed Wednesday

The game between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox on Wednesday has been postponed due to multiple positive COVID-19 tests in Cleveland's clubhouse. It was reported earlier that Guardians manager Terry Francona tested positive for the virus and wouldn't be available to manage on Wednesday, but it remains to be seen which other players/coaches […]

Seiya Suzuki Out Of Lineup Again Wednesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (ankle) remains out of the starting lineup again on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres. Suzuki was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to right ankle soreness, but he did enter the game later as a pinch-hitter. With the 27-year-old out again on Wednesday, Rafael Ortega will start in right field […]

Terry Francona Tests Positive For COVID-19

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not manage the game against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Bench coach DeMarlo Hale will fill in as the team's interim manager until Francona can clear the league's COVID protocols. It's unclear if the skipper is experiencing symptoms of the virus. Francona […]

Tyler O'Neill Loses Arbitration Case Against Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill lost his salary arbitration case against the team on Wednesday. O'Neill will make $3.4 million this year instead of the $4.15 million he requested. Perhaps his arbitration case has been weighing heavily on him early this season, as O'Neill is hitting just .198/.267/.317 with two home runs, 19 RBI, […]

Jake Marisnick Needs Surgery On His Thumb

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jake Marisnick (thumb) will need surgery after sustaining a UCL injury in his left thumb, according to trainer Todd Tomczyk. There is no timeline for Marisnick's return, but it's likely to be a repair and not a reconstruction of the UCL, which means he should be able to return in weeks instead […]

Giancarlo Stanton Getting Wednesday Off

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Aaron Judge, who hit a walk-off home run to beat Toronto on Tuesday, will serve as the designated hitter and bat second against Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios. Utility man Marwin Gonzalez will start in right […]

Will Smith, Chris Taylor Back In Action On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (chest) and outfielder Chris Taylor (knee) are both back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Taylor sat out on Tuesday after fouling a ball off his knee during Monday's game. Smith, meanwhile, missed each of the last two games due to a minor right pectoral […]