Marcell Ozuna Goes 0-For-5 With Three Strikeouts

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna had a game to forget on Wednesday against the Miami Marlins. Ozuna went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts. He now has 18 strikeouts over 12 games and 51 plate appearances on the year. His 35.3% strikeout rate so far this year is much higher than his 22.5% strikeout rate last year. […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Thursday 4/15

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 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 for fantasy […]

Bryce Harper Struggles Against Mets Pitching

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper had a rough time at the plate in the team's three-game series against the New York Mets this week. He went 1-for-10 with a walk and four strikeouts in the series. Two of his four strikeouts came against Mets starter David Peterson on Wednesday. Peterson, not typically known for his […]

Joey Gallo Gets On Base Three Times

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo had two walks and a single during Wednesday night's 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. He's now hitting .270 on the season but surprisingly has only one extra-base hit (a home run) in 12 games. He's offset the lack of power by stealing two bases in as many tries. […]

Yasiel Puig Denies Sexual-Assault Allegations

Free-agent outfielder Yasiel Puig has denied claims in a lawsuit that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2018 and said that allegations have prevented him from being signed. The woman claiming she was sexually assaulted did not file a police report, and Puig hasn't been charged with a crime. Puig and his attorneys claim that he […]

Luis Robert Picks Up Two Hits In Victory

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert went 2-for-5 with a double and one RBI on Wednesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Robert has been off to a cold start in his sophomore season and was 3-for-20 entering the contest. Robert is one of the most exciting players in the game, but he will need to break […]

Tyrone Taylor Has Boosted His Stock

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor, who was called up from the alternate training site on Wednesday when Lorenzo Cain landed on the injured list, has impressed the team within the past year. It sounds as if Cain's absence could be at least a week. Taylor has also boosted his stock more than any other position […]

Aaron Judge Belts Two Homers In Wednesday's Loss

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 3-for-4 with a pair of home runs in Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays. Judge had gone four games without a dinger but resoundingly snapped his homer-less streak with a couple of Statcast blasts, most notably his second, which traveled 426 feet at an exit velocity of 11.9 […]

Tommy Edman Extends Hitting Streak To 10 Games

St. Louis Cardinals utility player Tommy Edman extended his hitting streak to 10 games on Wednesday, as he went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk in a loss to the Nationals. He only has one game this season in which he went hitless, but he drew a walk in that appearance to give him […]

Alex Kirilloff Returned To Alternate Site

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff was returned to the team's alternate site following Wednesday's doubleheader with the Red Sox, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. The move is not a surprise, as Kirilloff was added as the team's 27th man for the doubleheader. Making his major league debut, Kirilloff went 0-for-3 with a strikeout while […]

Nomar Mazara Has Early Exit Wednesday Night

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nomar Mazara left Wednesday's game in the middle of a plate appearance after he appeared to injure himself on a swing, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. JaCoby Jones entered the game as a pinch hitter to finish the plate appearance and drew a walk to load the bases […]

Alex Verdugo Homers, Has Five Hits In Doubleheader Sweep

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo combined for five hits — including his second home run of the year — in a doubleheader sweep of the Twins on Wednesday. After going 2-for-4 in Game 1, Verdugo went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Game 2. Wednesday saw Verdugo continue […]

Byron Buxton Dealing With Tight Hamstring

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hamstring) was held out of the lineup for the nightcap Wednesday due to a tight hamstring. Buxton was unable to suit up for either game against the Red Sox in Wednesday's doubleheader, though the team said that he's fine and that he was held out for precautionary reasons. Buxton's fantasy […]

Andrew Vaughn Inserted Into White Sox Lineup On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox rookie first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn will start and bat seventh on Wednesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Vaughn is the White Sox top hitting prospect and made the team out of camp, but manager Tony La Russa has limited the rookies play early on with Nick Williams getting three of the last four […]

Adam Engel Suffers Minor Setback

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) had a minor setback and said he has had "four or five really good days in a row, making good progress." Engel is hopeful to return from a right hamstring strain for the teams next homestead starting on April 23. The White Sox have struggled in a major […]

Five Astros Placed On COVID-19 Injured List

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, catcher Martin Maldonado, third baseman Alex Bregman, designated hitter Yordan Alvarez and infielder Robel Garcia were placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Wednesday afternoon, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Heyman adds that there is word that there is one known person has potentially tested positive for […]

Julio Rodriguez Out With Illness

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Julio Rodriguez (illness) is out of the lineup in extended spring training for a second consecutive day as he deals with a non-COVID-19 illness. One of the Mariners top prospects, Rodriguez performed well in spring training, posting a .984 OPS with two home runs and three stolen bases, but he is […]

Orioles-Mariners Game Wednesday Postponed Due To Rain

The Baltimore Orioles-Seattle Mariners game scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed due to rain, according to Joe Trezza of MLB.com. The Orioles and Mariners will now play a doubleheader on Thursday, with the first game beginning at 12:35 pm ET.

Jake Fraley Not Yet Close To A Return

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley (hamstring) is still about a week away from adding any baseball activities in his rehab from the hamstring strain that has sidelined him since April 7. Though he was leading the league in walks at the time of his injury, he may not have a spot in the lineup to […]

Jason Heyward Picks Up Two Hits In Loss

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward went 2-for-3 with a double on Wednesday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. It was the veterans first multi-hit game since the second game of the season. The outfielder is now hitting .200 with one home run and two RBI. Heyward hasn't been a useful option for managers for a few seasons […]

J.D. Davis Could Return Saturday

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder J.D. Davis (hand) could come off the injured list when first eligible this Saturday at Coors Field. Davis was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to April 7 by the Mets after getting hit in the hand with a pitch in a game against the Phillies the first week […]

Michael Conforto Back In Lineup Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (wrist) is back in the Mets' lineup on Wednesday for their game against the Phillies. He was hit in the wrist by a pitch from Jose Alvarado that was clocked at 100 mph in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against Philadelphia. Conforto remained in the game but sat […]

Adam Haseley On Restricted List, Mickey Moniak Called Up

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adam Haseley is away from the team for personal reasons and has been placed on the restricted list. Mickey Moniak was recalled from the alternate site to fill Haseley's roster spot. With Haseley gone, expect Roman Quinn to get the bulk of the playing time in center field, though his .059 batting […]

Christian Yelich To Miss Another Game Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) will be out for a third consecutive game Wednesday. Yelich is still experiencing tightness in his back, an ailment that forced him out of Sunday's game. The star slugger is still considered day-to-day, so fantasy managers shouldn't be without his services for too much longer- though more information will […]

Justin Upton Won't Return Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (back) won't make his return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Royals. Upton was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with a stiff back, though it doesn't appear to be an ailment that will keep him off the field for long. It could actually be a blessing in disguise for […]

Mike Yastrzemski Homers Against Reds Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and a run scored in a 7-6 victory over the Reds on Tuesday. It was Yastrzemski's second homer of the season, but he has been sluggish at the plate to start things off as he is now slashing .162/.262/.351 […]

Victor Robles Batting Ninth Wednesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles has been moved from first to ninth in the team's batting order for Wednesday's game. Trea Turner and Juan Soto move up one spot to first and second, respectively. One spot makes no real difference in Turner and Soto's immense fantasy value, but falling eight spots is not good for […]

Byron Buxton Sitting For Day Game Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton will take a seat for the matinee game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox. Buxton is getting a well-deserved breather after appearing in nine of the Twins' first 10 games this season. Manager Rocco Baldelli will give the outfielder a breather before inserting the slugger back into the lineup […]

Wil Myers Not In Wednesday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder/first baseman Wil Myers (knee) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. Myers had to leave Tuesday's game after moving awkwardly while trying to make a defensive play, ultimately ending up with right knee inflammation. It seems like the veteran outfielder is day-to-day for now, with Jurickson Profar […]

Lorenzo Cain Placed On Injured List With Quad Strain

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (quad) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a quadriceps strain. Cain suffered the injury while running out a ground ball in the first inning of Tuesday's game. He stuck around for a few innings before he was lifted in the third inning. The team has already been […]