Mike Yastrzemski Activated, Available Off Bench Friday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (oblique) has been activated from the injured list and will be available off the bench on Friday night, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Manager Gabe Kapler said that Yastrzemski will be back in the lineup within the next two days, as he will be set […]

Alex Dickerson Placed On Injured List Friday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson (shoulder) was placed on the injured list on Friday with a bone bruise in his right shoulder, according to Maria Guardado of MLB.com. Dickerson was removed from Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader with soreness in his shoulder, and he last appeared on Wednesday as a pinch hitter. Through 30 […]

Kike Hernandez Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kike Hernandez (hamstring) has been placed on the injured list with a right hamstring strain, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. Hernandez exited Thursday's game with what was announced as right hamstring tightness, and pregame examinations Friday showed it was significant enough for him to need a stint on the IL. […]

Jake Fraley Getting Closer To A Return

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley (hamstring) has been out of the lineup since April 7, when he was placed on the injured list with a strained left hamstring. He is now hitting in the cages, and has begun running and playing catch. At the time of his injury, Fraley had a robust .526 OBP, largely […]

Shogo Akiyama Makes Season Debut Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama (hamstring) has been activated from the injured list and will make his season debut on Friday night against the Indians. Akiyama started off the season on the injured list after suffering a hamstring injury while running the bases during Spring Training. He's a light-hitting outfielder, slashing .245/.357/.297 in 54 games […]

David Peralta Out Of Lineup Friday Night

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta is not in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Mets. It appears to be a day off for Peralta, who has played in 17 of the team's last 18 games. He's been off to a good start at the plate this season, slashing .282/.347/.473 with three home runs, […]

Bryce Harper Returns To Lineup Friday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (wrist) is back in the lineup for the first time since last Wednesday. After being hit in the face and wrist by a pitch against the Cardinals, Harper had missed the last week while dealing with wrist soreness that threatened to land him on the injured list. It appears that […]

Juan Soto In The Starting Lineup Friday Night

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto is back in the starting lineup on Friday night, as he will slot in as the designated hitter and bat third against the Yankees. It's Soto's first start since being activated from the injured list earlier in the week, with the Nationals taking advantage of having the designated hitter in […]

Kike Hernandez Out Of Lineup, Could Land On Injured List

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kike Hernandez (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Friday's game, as he continues to be evaluated following his early exit Thursday, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. Hernandez exited Thursday's game due to right hamstring tightness, and McCaffrey reports that a decision on whether or not he will be […]

Alex Kirilloff Receives Cortisone Injection In Wrist

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff (wrist) received a cortisone injection in his sprained right wrist on Friday. Kirilloff sought a second opinion on the injury from Dr. Thomas Graham, who has dealt with the ailment fairly often. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that "sometimes guys can play with the injury and sometimes they can't"- the […]

Luis Arraez's Concussion Symptoms Have Subsided

Minnesota Twins utility man Luis Arraez (concussion) is no longer experiencing concussion symptoms. Arraez has yet to resume baseball activities but has been moving around, and the Twins expect him to return when the seven days are up, or shortly after that. The 24-year-old would be welcomed back to the lineup with open arms given the […]

Twins Call Up Trevor Larnach

The Minnesota Twins called up outfielder Trevor Larnach, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, on Friday after Byron Buxton (hip) landed on the injured list with a hip strain. Larnach will be making his MLB debut after going 3-for-13 (.231) with four RBI, including home runs in each of his last two games, […]

Joc Pederson Picks Up Three Hits

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson went 3-for-4 with a run scored and one RBI in Friday's victory versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pederson was activated earlier this week and has gone 4-for-9 in his return. Pederson has been off to a rocky start with his new club and is now hitting .183 with one home run […]

Aaron Hicks In Friday's Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (legs) is good to go for Friday's series opener against the Nationals. Hicks was experiencing cramps in both of his legs during the later innings of Thursday's loss to the Astros, although manager Aaron Boone had indicated that it wasn't a serious issue, a sentiment supported by his presence in […]

Byron Buxton Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 2 hip strain. Buxton was forced to leave Thursday's contest after pulling up with a limp while trying to beat out a grounder at first base and will now have to miss extended time due to the ailment. Manager Rocco […]

Miguel Andujar To Make Season Debut Friday

New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar is set to make his 2021 debut on Friday night against the Nationals. Andujar was called up from Triple-A Scranton ahead of the contest and will start at first base and bat eighth against Nationals' lefty Patrick Corbin. The 26-year-old has been plagued by injuries as well as inconsistent […]

Starling Marte To Begin Swinging

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte (rib) will start his rehab process by "initiating [a] hitting progression." In more baseball terms, Marte will begin taking dry swings this weekend. He hasn't played since April 18, when he suffered a non-displaced fracture of his 12th rib after taking an awkward swing. The Marlins are desperately missing their […]

Mike Trout Slugging .711 At Home

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout will welcome the Los Angeles Dodgers to Angel Stadium beginning Friday. Trout is off to a scorching start but has cooled off by posting a .261 average over his last seven games. This should not deter DFS managers or fantasy teams at all as Trout is off to one […]

The Big Picture - Injuries Aren't Just Increasing, They're Hitting Harder

Coming off the heels of Injurypocalypse™ weekend, baseball fans and fantasy managers are commiserating about the proliferation of injuries in Major League Baseball. Reactions run the gamut from "What did we do to deserve this?" to "It's just part of the game" to "Fire the whole training staff!" It's not just the sheer number of […]

Kyle Tucker Hitting .166 In Last Nine Games

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker continues to struggle offensively heading into Friday's matchup against the Blue Jays. Tucker is 4-for-24 (.166) over his last nine games and is slugging an anemic .244 over his last 15 played. Tucker was able to deliver last season on the promise of being a heralded 'top prospect' but has […]

Miguel Andujar Recalled From Triple-A

New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre before Friday's game against the Nationals. Andujar nearly got the call following the Rougned Odor injury but will now make his return to the big leagues after impressing in minor-league action- he was hitting .462 with three homers and six RBI in three contests. […]

Trevor Larnach Heading To Big Leagues

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach was called up from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday in a corresponding move with Byron Buxton's placement on the 10-day injured list. Larnach was ranked as the 69th-best prospect by MLB.com and has appeared in three games at the Triple-A level in 2021, batting .231 with a pair of homers […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Has Decreased His Whiffs

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is hitting .327/.424/.702 this year and is leading or tied for the major league lead in runs and home runs. The 23-year-old is striking out less as the rest of the league strikes out more. He has the third-largest drop in strikeout rate, from 30 percent last year to […]

Ian Happ Sent To Injured List

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (ribs) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 4, with bruised ribs. Happ collided with teammate Nico Hoerner on Sunday and has been unavailable since. Outfielder Jake Marisnick and infielder Matt Duffy should both see an increase in playing time with Happ sidelined. Both have been […]

Jarred Kelenic Homers Twice In First Triple-A Game

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic made a strong impression in his first game at the Triple-A level. The uber-prospect went 2-for-6 with two solo home runs and three runs scored. He also struck out once. Kelenic is not expected to be in the minors for long, as his promotion date could be coming any day […]

Ian Happ Remains Sidelined On Friday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (ribs) remains sidelined for Friday's contest versus the Pittsburgh Pirates with sore ribs. Happ has been out of the lineup since colliding with second baseman Nico Hoerner late in Sunday's game. Happ remains day-to-day and will be replaced in the lineup by infielder Matt Duffy. Duffy will play third base […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the May 7th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 5/7/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 5/7/21   All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to a huge Friday slate! These are the best days of the week for DFS purposes, and I'm happy to bring you the cheat sheet today! Check out my thoughts and analysis below.    […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Friday 5/7

Welcome to the another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Whether you are just trying to get that elusive category win or you are trying […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 5/7/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 5/7/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 14-game slate, and it is a bit of a weird one. There is not an elite option up top when it […]