Adam Duvall Heading To The Bench Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall is absent from the starting lineup for Friday's game against left-hander Trevor Rogers and the Miami Marlins. Guillermo Heredia will be patrolling center field for the game with Travis Demeritte in right field. Duvall is off to a slow start to the 2022 season. Through 14 games, he's slashing just […]

AJ Pollock Reinstated From Injured List

The Chicago White Sox have reinstated outfielder AJ Pollock (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Matt Foster was placed on the Family Medical Leave List. Pollock suffered a hamstring strain in the second game of the season and was placed on […]

Aaron Hicks Out Of The Lineup Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Eli Morgan and the Cleveland Guardians. Aaron Judge will be covering center field for the game and DJ LeMahieu will be leading off. Hicks became the team's primary leadoff hitter after Josh Donaldson faltered in the role to start […]

Tigers Put Victor Reyes On 10-Day Injured List

The Detroit Tigers placed outfielder Victor Reyes (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a left quadriceps strain and recalled outfielder Derek Hill from the minors in a corresponding move. It's not immediately clear how Reyes suffered the injury, but he was off to a solid start this year, hitting .261 with a […]

Bryce Harper Has Mild Strain, Will Continue To DH

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper's (elbow) MRI exam showed a mild strain of his right elbow, and he won't throw again until next Tuesday. However, he will continue to serve as the designated hitter and bat third on Friday against Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta. If the DH weren't available in the National League, Harper […]

J.D. Martinez Remains Out In Series Opener Against Tampa

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez (groin) remains out of the starting lineup for the first game of the series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Martinez is dealing with tightness in his adductor muscle, and the Red Sox are giving him another day off to rest as he continues to receive treatment. […]

Randy Arozarena Looking To Get Going In 2022

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena is still waiting for his first hot stretch of 2022, but there have been some promising signs in the last few days. While he's slashing just .240/.255/.360 over his first 51 plate appearances this season, he's reached base at least twice in two of his last four games, with […]

Phillies Activate Odubel Herrera From Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies activated outfielder Odubel Herrera (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned outfielder Simon Muzziotti to Double-A Reading in a corresponding move. Herrera began the regular season on the injured list due to a right oblique strain that was suffered early in spring training. The 30-year-old hit .281 with three […]

Ian Happ Is Out Of The Lineup On Friday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The switch-hitting outfielder will get a routine rest day, but should be back in the lineup soon. Patrick Wisdom will slide over to left field and bat fifth versus lefty Jose Quintana. This appears to be […]

Clint Frazier Lands On Injured List

Chicago Cubs outfielder Clint Frazier (appendicitis) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. It's uncertain if he's already undergone an appendectomy, but will be sidelined for the next week and a half. Patrick Wisdom will slide over to left field and bat fifth versus lefty Jose Quintana on Friday. Both Wisdom and Ian Happ […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/22/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/22/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I would call this our first true Friday slate. These beautiful nights with 12+ games on the board all crammed into a five-hour window to kick off the weekend. It's just so beautiful. With more […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 2

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball, almost as much as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

Alex Kirilloff Set For Rehab Assignment Next Week

Minnesota Twins' first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) will likely head off to a rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul early next week. He had a cortisone injection to help with the inflammation in his wrist. The 24-year-old has been limited to five games this season, with only one hit in 17 at-bats before getting his […]

AJ Pollock Expected To Be Back On Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder AJ Pollock (hamstring) is expected to be back with the team on Friday ahead of this weekend's three-game series against the Twins in Minnesota. The 34-year-old has been sidelined since the first weekend of the season due to a hamstring strain. The timing of his return is fortunate for the team […]

Luis Robert Suffers Minor Groin Strain

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (groin) suffered a minor groin strain during Thursday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The injury occurred in the eighth inning of the game while Robert was running out a ground ball. According to White Sox manager Tony La Russa, there's a chance that Robert could land on the injured […]

Luis Robert Exits With An Injury On Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert was removed in the eighth inning of Thursday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The specifics of the injury are unclear at this point, but White Sox beat writer Daryl Van Schouwen reports that Robert appeared to tweak something - potentially his leg - while running out a grounder in […]

Alex Cora Tests Positive For COVID-19

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora tested positive for COVID-19 and is not managing on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Bench coach Will Venable will serve as the acting skipper for the BoSox on Thursday and will continue to do so over the weekend against the Tampa Bay Rays. Cora is fully vaccinated and […]

Ramon Laureano In Line To Return When Eligible

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano has been participating in extended spring training and will soon start playing in minor league games. He is in line to return as soon as he's eligible, which right now is on May 8 when the A's face the Minnesota Twins. The 27-year-old has been serving a suspension to begin […]

Daulton Varsho Not In The Lineup Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher/outfielder Daulton Varsho is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Washington Nationals. It will be just Varsho's second game on the bench this season. The 25-year-old catcher/outfielder is hitting just .184 in his first 12 games through 47 plate appearances, but he homered on Tuesday and Wednesday and has three […]

Steven Duggar Exits With Injury Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Steven Duggar (oblique) exited the game early on Thursday against the New York Mets with a left oblique injury, according to the team. Duggar appeared to grab at his left side after taking a swing against right-hander Carlos Carrasco. Mauricio Dubon entered in place of Duggar and could see more playing […]

Byron Buxton Back In Action Against Royals

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday, serving as the designated hitter and hitting leadoff against Kansas City Royals right-hander Zack Greinke. Buxton left last Friday's game with a knee injury, but he didn't suffer any structural damage and avoided a trip to the injured list. Injuries have […]

George Springer Out On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (forearm) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. Springer was hit by a pitch on Wednesday, but X-rays came back negative and he's just dealing with a bruised arm. The 32-year-old will take the day off on Thursday, but there's a good chance […]

Trevor Story Leading Off, J.D. Martinez Out Thursday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (head) is playing second base and leading off for the Red Sox on Thursday against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman. Story was hit in the head by a pitch on Wednesday, but he passed the league's concussion protocol and will hit leadoff for the first time with […]

Eloy Jimenez Back In The Lineup Against Guardians

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (ankle, foot) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday, serving as the designated hitter and batting sixth against Cleveland Guardians right-hander Zach Plesac. Jimenez thankfully didn't need to go on the injured list due to his ankle issue, and fantasy managers can get him back into their lineups […]

Mookie Betts Scores Twice In Wednesday's Win

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts helped lead the team to a 5-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. He went 1-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored in the game. The 29-year-old is off to a slow start to the 2022 season. Through 11 games, he's slashing just .178/.288/.222. He has yet […]

Luis Robert Hitless Over His Last Five Games

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert has been slumping at the plate over the last week. Across his last five games, he's gone 0-for-20 with no walks, four strikeouts and a stolen base. The 24-year-old looked good out of the gate this year, starting the year off with a five-game hitting streak that included two […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/21/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/21/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our […]

J.D. Martinez Unlikely To Play On Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (groin) is not expected to suit up for Thursday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The veteran slugger mentioned he was experiencing groin soreness after Wednesday's contest. It sounds like manager Alex Cora is going to play it safe and rest Martinez for at least Thursday's contest. Luckily, this […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Steals A Base In Second Rehab Game

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) went 0-for-3 with a walk, stolen base and run scored as the designated hitter in his second rehab game with Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. Acuna played the entire game after going 1-for-3 with a double in five innings on Tuesday. The 24-year-old is rehabbing from a torn ACL […]

Josh Harrison Leaves Game With Shoulder Injury

Chicago White Sox infielder Josh Harrison (shoulder) left the second game of the doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday with a right shoulder injury. Harrison might have suffered the injury while making a catch in left field, and he went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts before leaving the game. The White Sox are evaluating him […]