Addison Barger Off To Solid Start In 2023

Toronto Blue Jays third base prospect Addison Barger is slashing .333/.429/.583 with a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored over three games with Triple-A Buffalo in 2023. He is the Blue Jays No. 6 prospect coming off a tremendous 2022 season. He hit 26 home runs with a 25.1 K% and an 8.9 […]

Matt Mervis Hits Grand Slam Thursday

Chicago Cubs first base prospect Matt Mervis went 1-for-6 with a grand slam in Thursday's 12-11 win over the St. Paul Saints. Mervis, the Cubs' No. 7 prospect, belted a grand slam to right field in the sixth inning to give the Iowa Cubs the lead. The 24-year-old is slashing .250/.381/.688 with two home runs […]

Adam Duvall Returns To The Lineup Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall is starting in center field and hitting fifth in Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers. He returns to the lineup after being given the day off on Wednesday. Duvall is set to face Tigers' right-hander Spencer Turnbull in Thursday's contest. The 34-year-old is off to a blistering start in […]

Matt Vierling Leading Off Thursday Against Boston

Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling is starting in right field and leading off in Thursday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Vierling is set to face off against Red Sox southpaw Chris Sale. He has now led off in four of Detroit's six games in 2023. The 26-year-old is off to a hot start this […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Hitting Cleanup Thursday

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino is batting fourth in Thursday's matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays. Pasquantino is set to face Blue Jays' right-hander Kevin Gausman. Kansas City has shuffled Pasquantino around in the lineup in an effort to get him to shake off his early season struggles. The 25-year-old is hitting .118 […]

Chase Silseth Scheduled To Start Friday Vs. Albuquerque

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Chase Silseth (1-0) is set to face the Albuquerque Isotopes in Friday's game. Silseth was sent down to Triple-A Salt Lake on March 31. He was the Opening Day starter for Salt Lake and was impressive in his season debut. The 22-year-old struck out six over five scoreless innings. Last year, […]

Alek Manoah Tosses Seven Scoreless Innings In Wednesday's Win

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah (1-0) allowed one hit and four walks while striking out five across seven scoreless innings in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals. He bounced back on Wednesday after getting shelled for five runs in his previous start. The 25-year-old walked too many batters but finished the game […]

Myles Straw Up To Five Steals In 2023

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Myles Straw went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs, and a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-4 extra-inning win over Oakland. Straw got on base three times and stole his fifth base of the season in Wednesday's win. The 28-year-old has stolen a base in three of his last four games. He is […]

Cowboys Show Interest In Max Duggan

The Dallas Cowboys are potentially looking to draft a signal caller in the 2023 NFL Draft and have shown interest in TCU quarterback Max Duggan. He worked out for the Cowboys during their annual Dallas Day. Dak Prescott is locked in as the team's starter, and the Cowboys recently re-signed Cooper Rush as the backup. […]

Tyreek Hill Plans To Retire After The 2025 Season

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill plans to retire from football after the 2025 season. In an interview with Sports Radio 810 WHB, he said he will be the Chiefs' "worst enemy" when the Dolphins play the Chiefs in 2023 and plans to retire after 2025, which would be at the end of his current […]

Bryce Young Will Visit The Raiders Thursday

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young will visit with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday. Young met with the Raiders in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, when he had his Pro Day. The Raiders pick seventh in the 2023 NFL Draft, but Young is unlikely to fall to No. 7. The 21-year-old has met with teams in the top ten […]

Ravens Could Draft A Quarterback In The First Round

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said there's a possibility the team could take a quarterback in the 2023 NFL Draft. When asked about taking a quarterback in Round 1, DeCosta responded, "depends on the board." Baltimore has QBs ranked among their top 31 players. The Ravens placed the $32.4 million non-exclusive franchise tag on […]

Cam Newton Willing To Take A Backup Role In 2023

Free-agent quarterback Cam Newton said "he's willing to be a backup" in 2023. "There ain't 32 guys that are better than me," said Newton. The former Carolina Panther said he's willing to be a backup in certain circumstances. He would serve as a backup for Deshaun Watson, Justin Fields, Malik Willis, Aaron Rodgers, Josh Allen, […]

Elehuris Montero Off To A Solid Start In 2023

Colorado Rockies corner infielder Elehuris Montero is off to a solid start in 2023. He is slashing .250/.250/.438 with a home run and two RBI across 16 plate appearances. The 24-year-old has started at third base and hit in the middle of the order for all three games. He has won the starting third base […]

Jared Shuster Struggles In MLB Debut

Atlanta Braves left-hander Jared Shuster (0-1) allowed four runs on six hits and five walks over 4 1/3 innings in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Washington Nationals. The 24-year-old made his MLB debut on Sunday and had a rough first inning. He surrendered four runs, with two runs coming off bases-loaded walks. Shuster settled down […]

Adam Duvall Collects Three Hits, Drives In Two Runs Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI, and two runs scored during Sunday's win over the Orioles. He hit a two-run single in the fifth inning to put the Sox up 6-3. The 34-year-old is off to a blazing start in 2023, slashing .571/.600/1.357 with two home runs, eight […]

Trayce Thompson Off To A Hot Start In 2023

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Trayce Thompson is off to a blazing start in 2023. He is slashing .375/.375/.1.500 with three home runs, eight RBI, and three runs scored over eight plate appearances in 2023. Most of his damage came from last Saturday's win over the Diamondbacks. He followed up Saturday's monster performance by going 0-for-4 […]

Harrison Bader Progressing In His Recovery

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (oblique) has been progressing in his recovery from a left oblique strain and is swinging in a pool. According to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, Bader could begin swinging in a cage and re-introduce a throwing program within the week. The 28-year-old is on the 10-day injured list after straining […]

Corbin Carroll Swipes Three Bags In Sunday's Win

Arizona Diamondbacks Corbin Carroll went 1-for-4 with a run scored and three stolen bases in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. He displayed his elite speed by stealing second and third base during the fifth inning. The 22-year-old tacked on another steal in the ninth frame. Coming off a hot spring where Carroll […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 2

Welcome back, RotoBallers! It's the first article of the year in this series, looking at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 2 - April 3rd through April 9th. For those new to this series, each week our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good matchups, and can […]

Joey Bart Will Undergo Scan On Sunday

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (back) will undergo a scan on his back before Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. According to Giants manager Gabe Kapler, Bart picked up the injury during Saturday's batting practice. The former first-round pick was unavailable off the bench for Saturday's game. It's unclear how long Bart will […]

Ryan Helsley Bounces Back Saturday, Secures First Save In 2023

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Ryan Helsley allowed two hits while striking out two across 1 2/3 innings to earn the save in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He entered the eighth inning with runners on first and second base. The 28-year-old recorded two outs and escaped the eighth-inning jam. During the ninth […]

Devin Williams Picks Up First Save Of The Season

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Devin Williams allowed two hits while striking out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Saturday's 3-1 win over the Chicago Cubs. He allowed a pair of singles to start the ninth inning but settled down by getting Cody Bellinger to ground into a double play and strike out […]

Anthony Rendon Could Get Day Off Sunday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (knee) could miss Sunday's game against the A's after getting treatment on his left knee following Saturday's win over Oakland. The 32-year-old crashed into the tarp during Saturday's victory and was getting treatment on his left knee after the game. Rendon's knee issue is not considered severe. He […]

Kyle Wright Scheduled To Make Rehab Start Wednesday

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder) is scheduled for a rehab start Wednesday for Triple-A Gwinnett. The 27-year-old was placed on the injured list earlier in the week due to right shoulder inflammation. If all goes well with his rehab outing on Wednesday, he will miss a few turns in the rotation and could come […]

Hector Neris Notches First Save Saturday

Houston Astros right-hander Hector Neris allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out two across 1 1/3 innings to pick up the save in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Chicago White Sox. Astros closer Ryan Pressly (illness) was under the weather and unavailable for Saturday's game. Chicago scored a run off […]

Jacob deGrom Looks Impressive In Spring Debut

Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom (side) allowed two hits and struck out four over three scoreless innings in Sunday's spring start against the Mariners. The 34-year-old made his spring debut on Sunday after being slowed by tightness in his left side. He showed no rust on Sunday and looked like his ace self. The former […]

Jake Fraley Should Be Fine After Fouling Ball Off Leg

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (leg) is expected to be fine after fouling a ball off the middle of his leg Sunday's spring game against the Brewers. According to Reds manager Dave Bell, Fraley should be fine. The 27-year-old exited Sunday's game early after fouling a pitch off his leg, but the ball missed his […]

Nolan Arenado Expected To Be Fine After HBP

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (hand) is expected to be fine after being hit by a pitch during Sunday's World Baseball Classic win over Cuba. According to Team USA manager Mark DeRosa, Arenado is fine, and if the score (USA was up 9-2 at the time) had been different, "he would have fought […]

Austin Nola May Have Broken Nose In Cactus League Game

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola (face) may have suffered a broken nose after being hit in the face during a Cactus League contest Sunday, "I can't imagine it's not broken," said Padres manager Bob Melvin. The 33-year-old was carted off the field in the top of the fourth inning after being hit in the […]