Hunter Renfroe Hits 15th Homer

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe went deep for the 15th time this season on Wednesday, launching a solo shot off Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jordan Romano in the eighth inning. It was his only hit in four at-bats. Renfroe has cooled considerably in July after his torrid May and June, but his season slash […]

Jason Heyward Hits Two Doubles

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles in Wednesday's loss versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Heyward has been a favorite for manager David Ross, but he has been dreadful at the plate. Despite the nice game on Wednesday, Heyward is only hitting .207 with six home runs, 19 RBI and […]

Rafael Ortega Triples In Loss

Chicago Cubs outfielder Rafael Ortega leadoff for the club on Wednesday and had himself a nice evening versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Ortega went 2-for-3 with a triple, RBI and stolen base. He was also caught stealing in the contest. Despite his nice evening, manager David Ross yanked Ortega early with pinch-hitter Jake Marisnick in […]

Kike Hernandez Homers And Doubles From Leadoff Spot

Boston Red Sox utility man Kike Hernandez had another strong game out of the leadoff spot Wednesday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk, two RBI, and a run scored against the Toronto Blue Jays. The long ball was his 14th of the season and came off of Blue Jays starter Robbie […]

Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Thursday 7/22

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues, no doubt, already have holes to fill with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily fantasy baseball streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these recommendations can be useful […]

Bryce Harper To Get X-Ray

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (foot/ankle) will get an x-ray after fouling a pitch off of his lower leg Wednesday against the New York Yankees, according to Phillies manager Joe Girardi. Harper worked a walk off of Yankees relief pitcher Nick Nelson and stayed in the game despite being in clear discomfort during the eighth […]

Juan Soto Steals His Sixth Base

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto didn't homer Wednesday, which seems notable, given that he's gone deep five times in his last six games, but he did go 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base. It was his sixth swiped bag of the year in 11 attempts. Fantasy managers were surely hoping for a better […]

Mitch Haniger Hits 23rd Homer

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger went 1-for-4 with a home run Wednesday afternoon against the Colorado Rockies, a solo shot off starting pitcher Austin Gomber. It was his 23rd home run of the season. Haniger has now homered in five of his last nine games, and was named American League Player of the Week. He's […]

Teoscar Hernandez Hits 13th Dinger

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez slugged his 13th home run of the season during the team's 7-4 loss to the Red Sox on Wednesday. He paired his solo blast in the sixth with a single to finish the game going 2-for-4 as he now sits with an impressive .298 BA and 53 RBI on […]

Padres-Braves Game Suspended Due To Inclement Weather

The series finale between the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night has been suspended in the bottom of the fifth inning due to inclement weather, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. There has not been a makeup date announced yet, but Cassavell reports that it could end up being completed in September […]

Nick Castellanos Has Microfracture In Wrist

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) could be out longer than expected as a CT scan on Wednesday revealed that he has a microfracture in his right wrist, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Castellanos was hit by a pitch on his wrist on Friday, but initial X-rays did not reveal a fracture. […]

Dominic Smith Belts Grand Slam On Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and a walk in the Mets 7-0 win over the Reds on Wednesday afternoon. Smith, who has had a rough season, has been hitting consistently of late, showing signs of power as well. Over his last seven games, he is hitting .280/.379/.600 with […]

Andrew Benintendi Doubles, Scores Twice Wednesday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi went 1-for-5 with a double, one RBI and two runs scored in a 6-3 win over the Brewers on Wednesday. He snapped an 0-for-6 skid spanning his last two games, as he's now slashing .286/.276/.500 over his last seven games with one home run, four RBI and four runs […]

Jace Peterson (1B/2B/3B/OF, MIL) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 34% of leagues ANALYSIS: The multi-position eligibility, especially in leagues with shallow benches, is intoxicating isn't it? A look as the surface suggests nothing special about Peterson. The .254 average is, well, average. Four homers and 21 RBI is below average. Peterson has made a […]

Andrew Vaughn (1B/OF, CWS) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 37% of leagues ANALYSIS: Like many young players, Vaughn had some trouble getting going when he broke camp with the White Sox. He was a hot commodity in leagues that drafted closer to the start of the season, but his .255 average with just one […]

Mookie Betts Could Be Facing Potential Injured List Stint

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) could be facing a potential stay on the injured list after being held out of the lineup for the fourth game in a row on Wednesday, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Manager Dave Roberts said, "It's certainly a possibility, though I didn't think it […]

Enrique Hernandez (2B/SS/OF, BOS) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 35% of leagues ANALYSIS: When we last saw Kike Hernandez (pronounced KEE-KAY), he was mashing lefties for the Dodgers for the last few years. That limited his chances. His career high in at-bats is 414, set in 2019 when the Dodgers had a lot of […]

Hunter Renfroe (OF, BOS) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 45% of leagues ANALYSIS: Renfroe has gained quite a reputation for being an all-or-nothing type of fantasy player. His abhorrent .156 average with the Rays last year set that in stone. His .260 average this season is 12 points better than his previous best when […]

Bradley Zimmer Leading Off Again Wednesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer is leading off for the third time in four games Wednesday night against right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. and the Houston Astros. This may be a new look for the Tribe moving forward, as Zimmer is 7-for-21 with two home runs since the All-Star break. Cesar Hernandez will once again drop […]

Justin Turner Sidelined On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (knee) will be sidelined on Wednesday versus the San Francisco Giants. Turner was hit on the knee during Tuesday's game and left the game three innings later. The third baseman was officially diagnosed with a left knee contusion and remains day-to-day. Infielder/outfielder Zach McKinstry will replace Turner at […]

Kris Bryant Could Come Off Bench The Wednesday

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant (hamstring) could be available off the bench on Wednesday night and will probably return to the lineup on Thursday, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. Bryant exited Tuesday's contest early due to "hamstring fatigue" and was held out of the starting lineup on Wednesday while recovering from the issue. The […]

Mookie Betts Sidelined For Fourth Straight Game

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) will miss his fourth straight game with a hip injury. Betts has dealt with injuries throughout the season and hasn't put up the superstar numbers that managers expected. Betts for the season is hitting .270 with 14 home runs, 40 RBI and seven stolen bases. Infielder/outfielder Matt Beaty […]

Kyle Schwarber Progressing Well In Rehab

Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber (hamstring) is healing quickly from his severe hamstring strain and could return to the team within a couple weeks, according to Maria Torres of The Athletic. Schwarber suffered the injury at the beginning of July, and it was reported he was likely going to miss "significant" time due to it. […]

Kris Bryant Sidelined On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant (hamstring) is out of Wednesday's lineup versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Bryant left Tuesday's contest early with hamstring fatigue and it was expected that he would be sidelined this evening. Bryant will be replaced in the lineup by outfielder Rafael Ortega. Ortega is hitting .343 over his last 35 at-bats […]

Michael A. Taylor Leaves With Wrist Discomfort

Kansas City Royals outfielder Michael A. Taylor (wrist) left the game early on Wednesday with left wrist discomfort. Ryan McBroom came on to pinch hit for Taylor in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers. It's unclear if this is a serious enough injury to land Taylor on the injured list, so stay tuned. The […]

Luis Arraez Not In Wednesday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Luis Arraez (knee) is absent from Wednesday's lineup for the contest against the White Sox. Arraez was forced to leave Tuesday's contest early with right knee soreness and is not yet ready to return to action, though he should still be considered day-to-day. Trevor Larnach will start in left field and bat […]

Dodgers Acquire Billy McKinney From Mets

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired outfielder Billy McKinney on Wednesday from the New York Mets in exchange for minor league outfielder Carlos Rincon. McKinney, a former first-round pick of the Oakland Athletics in 2013, hit just .220/.304/.473 with five home runs and 14 RBI in 102 plate appearances before the Mets designated him for assignment. […]

Joey Gallo Not Likely To Be Dealt?

Texas Rangers All-Star outfielder Joey Gallo has a robust trade market -- the San Diego Padres and others -- but some rival executives don't see him as very likely to be dealt at the trade deadline next week. Gallo still has another year before he's eligible for free agency, and the Rangers have tried in […]

Alex Kirilloff Needs Wrist Surgery

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) has decided to undergo wrist surgery and will be placed on the injured list. Kirilloff has been dealing with issues with the same wrist since early May. While the Twins haven't given an exact timetable for his return, at this point with the second half of the season already […]

Gregory Polanco Homers In Loss Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored in an 11-6 loss to the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night. It was his 10th homer of the year, as he's now slashing .202/.282/.373 with nine steals, 25 RBI and 25 runs scored over 74 games. While it is […]