Edward Olivares In The Leadoff Spot Again

Kansas City Royals outfielder Edward Olivares is serving as the designated hitter and is batting leadoff again on Friday against Baltimore Orioles right-hander Jordan Lyles. With Whit Merrifield moving to second base, Olivares has been starting regularly in right field, and this will be his fourth straight game in the leadoff spot for KC. Olivares […]

Phillies-Mets Postponed Friday

The game between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets scheduled for Friday has been postponed due to rain in the forecast. It will be made up on Saturday, Aug. 20. Friday's scheduled starting pitchers -- right-hander Max Scherzer for the Mets and right-hander Kyle Gibson for the Phillies -- will presumably be pushed back […]

Enrique Hernandez Likely To Be Placed On COVID-19 List

Boston Red Sox outfielder Enrique Hernandez is expected to be placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Friday. He tested negative on Thursday, but continues to experience symptoms. He'll remain away from the team until he feels better. In the meantime, Jarren Duran is expected to be called up to take his spot on the […]

Randal Grichuk Belts His Fourth Home Run On Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Randal Grichuk collected a pair of hits in Thursday's 9-7 victory over the Washington Nationals. He singled and hit a seventh-inning solo shot while scoring two runs. A move to Coors Field has done wonders for Grichuk thus far, as he's slashing .325/.369/.519 with four home runs, 12 runs, 16 RBI, and […]

Dodgers-Cubs Postponed Friday

The game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs scheduled for Friday at Wrigley Field has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game is scheduled to be made up on Saturday at 6:40 pm CDT as the second game of a split doubleheader. The originally scheduled game on Saturday has been moved up […]

Alexander Canario Showing Power In High-A

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Alexander Canario will look to go yard for his fifth straight game on Friday for High-A South Bend. The 21-year-old out of the Dominican Republic was one of the pieces in the Kris Bryant during last years trade deadline and has been off to an impressive start. Homering in four straight […]

Nelson Velazquez To Be Promoted To Triple-A

The Chicago Cubs will be promoting outfield prospect Nelson Velazquez to Triple-A, according to Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic. The 23-year-old has been mashing at Double-A this year with nine home runs and four doubles over 21 games and 91 plate appearances. He has a .279/.374/.696 slash line on the year. Velazquez is ranked as […]

Mookie Betts Riding Six-Game Hitting Streak

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts had a rough opening month to the year, but he's shown some signs of turning things around lately. He's currently riding a six-game hitting streak. Over the course of the streak, he's lifted his season-long slash line from .190/.329/.317 to .247/.350/.412. The six-game stretch has included two home runs, […]

Kyle Tucker Drives In Game-Winning Run On Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker had the biggest hit of the day in the team's 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. With a pair of runners on base in the ninth inning of a 2-2 game, Tucker singled to center field and Chas McCormick ran home to score the game-winning run. The ninth […]

Robert Hassell III Continues To Impress In High-A

San Diego Padres outfield prospect Robert Hassell III has been off to a hot start for High-A Fort Wayne. In his most recent game on Thursday, the outfielder went 1-for-4 and is now hitting .363 with five home runs, 20 RBI and nine stole bases in 24 games. Hassell struggled in his first taste of […]

Jarren Duran To Be Called Up On Friday

The Boston Red Sox will be calling up outfielder Jarren Duran from Triple-A ahead of Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox, according to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. No word has been given yet on whose roster spot he will be replacing. The 25-year-old played in 33 games for the Red Sox last […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/5/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/6/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. A planned 14-game slate tonight, but it's looking like a really rough night for weather. I wouldn't use much time in the early afternoon making lineups tonight, just prepare your player pool and then be […]

Breakout Hitters to Watch for Fantasy Baseball Week 5

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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 4

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 […]

Initial X-Rays Come Back Negative For Nick Castellanos

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) underwent X-rays, which came back negative after being hit by a pitch in the wrist during Thursday's game against the New York Mets. He was diagnosed with a bruised right wrist. The 30-year-old will be re-evaluated on Friday and is day-to-day. He went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run […]

Nick Castellanos Exits Thursday's Game Early

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist, forearm) exited Thursday's game against the New York Mets after getting hit by a pitch in the wrist/forearm area. The 30-year-old went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run before leaving. He was examined by the trainers and removed from Thursday's game for precautionary reasons. The severity of Castellanos's injury […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Expected To Return Friday

San Francisco Giants' first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (knee) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. According to manager Gabe Kapler, he anticipates Wade being active tomorrow. The 28-year-old has been dealing with knee inflammation since Spring Training and is expected to make […]

Dylan Bundy, Luis Arraez Test Positive For COVID-19

Minnesota Twins pitcher Dylan Bundy and infielder Luis Arraez tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. Jayce Tingler also tested positive for the virus. Bundy, Arraez, and Tingler are expected to be placed on the injured list and will quarantine away from the team. Bundy's next scheduled start on Wednesday against the Houston Astros is up […]

Alex Verdugo Still Struggling

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo hasn't provided the numbers fantasy managers have hoped for so far and continued that in Thursday's 8-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. He was 0-for-4 with a strikeout, and in his last 15 games, he's hitting .153. Across 25 contests overall, Verdugo's slashing .217/.255/.337 with three home runs, […]

George Springer Absent From Thursday's Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He will be out of the lineup for the first time in over 12 games. The 32-year-old is slashing .277/.337/.521 with six home runs, 12 RBI, 17 runs, and two stolen bases across 104 plate appearances […]

Max Kepler Returns To The Lineup On Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (illness) is set to make his return to the field in Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He will be starting in right field and batting cleanup. Kepler was removed from Tuesday's game due to an illness and he went on to sit out the team's following game on Wednesday. […]

Teoscar Hernandez To Remain At Single-A Thursday

Updating a previous report, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (oblique) will not be activated from the injured list prior to Thursday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. He will be playing another rehab game at Single-A Dunedin on Thursday. The expectation is still that he will return to the team during its current series against […]

Rocco Baldelli Tests Positive For COVID-19

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the team. Former San Diego Padres manager and current bench coach Jayce Tingler and will serve as the Twins acting manager for however long Baldelli is out. It remains to be seen if the Twins have any other COVID positives on the coaching […]

White Sox Place Andrew Vaughn On Injured List

The Chicago White Sox officially placed outfielder Andrew Vaughn (hand) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a bruised right hand and recalled infielder Danny Mendick from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. The injured list stint is retroactive to May 2. It's yet another injury blow to the White Sox. The 24-year-old hasn't […]

Connor Joe Sitting Out Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Connor Joe is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Washington Nationals. It will be his first day off since April 20. Joe has been swinging a hot bat of late and has his average up to .272 with four home runs, 10 RBI, 16 runs scored and one stolen […]

Nelson Cruz Out Of Lineup Again Thursday

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Colorado Rockies. It's the second straight game he's missed after being taken out of the game early on Tuesday due to back stiffness. The 41-year-old slugger, who has really struggled at the plate this year, could wind up […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/5/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/5/22 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 […]

Enrique Hernandez Out Sick Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Enrique Hernandez (illness) is out of the lineup with an illness on Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels. The Red Sox are hoping it's not COVID-19 related. Jackie Bradley Jr. will move to center field and will hit eighth, while Franchy Cordero gets the start in right field and is batting […]

Mike Trout Not Playing Against Red Sox

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is taking the day off on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. It will be Trout's first day off since April 20. The nine-time All-Star continues to swing a hot bat to open the 2022 season, as he's slashing .316/.447/.671 with a 1.118 OPS, a league-leading 229 OPS+, six […]

Tyler O'Neill Hits His Second Home Run On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill had a massive game in the team's 10-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. He went 2-for-4 with a home run, a triple, a walk, three RBI and two runs scored. The home run was just his second of the year and his first since Opening Day. […]