Santiago Espinal Heating Up, Plates Three Monday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Santiago Espinal had another nice game at the plate in Monday's 11-1 rout of the Orioles, going 2-for-5 with two singles, three RBI, and two strikeouts. The 27-year-old has quietly put together a solid .290/.345/.443 slash line with five home runs and 31 RBI in a seemingly everyday role with […]

Yu Darvish Pitches Eight-Inning Gem Monday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish improved to 6-3 in Monday's 4-1 win over the Cubs. Darvish tossed eight innings of one-run ball, allowing five hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with seven strikeouts. The strikeouts have been down overall for the 35-year-old with a 7.29 K/9 rate, but his overall […]

Juan Soto Exits With Sore Knee Monday As Precaution

Washington Nationals manager Davey Martinez said that outfielder Juan Soto (knee) bumped his knee into the corner of the dugout bench, which led to him being pulled as a precaution from Monday's 9-5 loss to the Braves, per NBCS Washington's Matt Weyrich. This sounds like a bizarre but non-serious incident and Soto should be considered […]

Jose Abreu Homers Twice Monday, Plates Four

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu had a big game at the plate in Monday's 9-5 win over the Tigers, going 3-for-4 with a single, two home runs, four RBI, and a walk. The 35-year-old hit a two-run HR in the first inning and another in the ninth inning. Abreu has put up decent […]

Taylor Rogers Earns League-Best 19th Save Monday

San Diego Padres closer Taylor Rogers earned his 19th save of the season in Monday's 4-1 win over the Cubs. Rogers came in to pitch the ninth inning up by three and pitched a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts. The 31-year-old has been fantastic this season with the Padres and is tied with Josh Hader […]

Ryan Helsley Notches Fifth Save Of Season Monday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley picked up his fifth save of the season in Monday's 7-5 win over the Pirates. Helsley entered the game to pitch the ninth inning with a two-run lead and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. Bullpen mate Giovanny Gallegos has seen the most save opportunities this season […]

Matt Moore Earns First Save Of Season Monday

Texas Rangers pitcher Matt Moore picked up his first save of the season in Monday's 5-3 win over the Astros. The veteran came in to pitch the ninth inning up by two and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with no strikeouts. Joe Barlow has served as the team's clear closer this season, but he had pitched […]

Ozzie Albies Exits With Fractured Left Foot Monday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (foot) left Monday's 9-5 win over the Nationals in the fifth inning after he fractured his left foot, per the Atlanta Braves via Twitter. Albies fell while trying to run up the first-base line after a swing. Orlando Arcia came in to replace Albies. It will remain to be […]

Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - xERA For Week 10

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week, I will select one advanced metric, choose two pitchers with strong values and two with poor values, and analyze what those values may mean for future performance. There are many ERA skill indicator metrics that fantasy managers can use to understand how […]

Gregory Soto Earns 11th Save Of Season Tuesday

Detroit Tigers closer Gregory Soto picked up his 11th save of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Pirates. Soto entered to pitch the ninth inning up by two and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. The 27-year-old has done a good job limiting walks of late, which was an issue for him […]

Kenley Jansen Earns Save No. 15 Tuesday

Atlanta Braves closer Kenley Jansen notched his 15th save of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Athletics. The veteran entered to pitch the ninth inning up by one and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout to end the game. Jansen has been a reliable fantasy option once again this season, converting all […]

Corey Knebel Earns Shaky Save Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies closer Corey Knebel managed to pick up his 10th save of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Brewers. Knebel entered to pitch the bottom of the ninth with a one-run lead. He walked the leadoff hitter, got the first two outs on fly outs, allowed back-to-back walks to load the bases, […]

Josh Hader Blows First Save Of Season

Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader finally blew his first save of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Phillies. Hader came in to pitch the ninth inning with a one-run lead. He allowed a leadoff solo home run to Alec Bohm to tie the game, got the first out on a fly out, then […]

Brandon Crawford Exits With Right Quad Tightness

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (quad) exited Tuesday's contest against the Rockies with right quad tightness, per SF Chronicles' Susan Slusser. The veteran went 0-for-2 before being removed from the game. More will likely be known after the game or in the next day or so, but it would be a defensive blow to […]

Luis Arraez Exits Tuesday With Right Shoulder Tightness

Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez (shoulder) exited Tuesday's game against the Yankees with right shoulder tightness, per The Athletic's Dan Hayes. He went 2-for-4 with two singles before exiting. Jose Miranda came in to replace Arraez. He should be considered day-to-day until more is known. Miranda, who has gotten off to a hot start […]

Starling Marte Exits Tuesday's Game With Left Quad Tightness

Updating a previous report, New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (quadriceps) was removed from Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres with left quad tightness, per MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Marte injured his leg in the first inning when he was caught trying to steal second base. This appears to be good news overall for the […]

Pete Alonso's X-Rays Negative On Tuesday

New York Mets' first baseman Pete Alonso's (hand) X-rays on his right hand came back negative Tuesday night, per MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Alonso exited Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres after being hit in the right hand with a pitch. This is good initial news for Alonso and fantasy managers, although he will undergo […]

Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - Brls/BBE% For Week 9

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week, I will select one advanced metric, choose two pitchers with strong values and two with poor values, and analyze what those values may mean for future performance. With two months in the books, fantasy managers can start building more accurate profiles of […]

Julio Rodriguez Hits Two-Run Home Run Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez continued to build on a strong rookie campaign in Monday's 7-4 win over the Astros. Rodriguez provided some late insurance, going 2-for-5 with a single, a ninth-inning two-run home run, and two strikeouts. The 21-year-old has converted on the hype surrounding him overall to this point, slashing .277/.332/.432 with seven […]

Robbie Ray Allows Three Homers But Gets Win Monday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Robbie Ray was not sharp despite earning the win in Monday's 7-4 game against the Astros. Ray pitched 5 innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits (including three home runs) and three walks with three strikeouts. The 2021 American League Cy Young winner has not looked anywhere close to […]

Diego Castillo Earns Third Save Of Season Monday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Diego Castillo picked up his third save of the season in Monday's 7-4 win over the Astros. Castillo entered to pitch the ninth inning with a three-run lead. He got the first two outs on a ground out and line out, walked a batter, and then got the final out on […]

Noah Syndergaard Takes Tough Loss Monday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard pitched well but took the loss in Monday's 1-0 game against the Red Sox. Thor pitched 6 innings, allowing a single run on five hits and a walk with three strikeouts. He has compiled a respectable 4-4 record with a 3.69 ERA over his first nine starts and […]

Michael Wacha Pitches Complete-Game Shutout Monday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Michael Wacha turned in an excellent start in Monday's 1-0 win over the Angels. He out-dueled Noah Syndergaard, pitching a complete game shutout with three hits, a walk, and six strikeouts. The 30-year-old hasn't struck many hitters out this season but has been very solid otherwise, compiling a pristine 1.99 […]

Tyler Stephenson Plates Two Monday, Stays Hot

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson continued to produce at the plate in Monday's 7-0 win over the Diamondbacks. The 25-year-old backstop went 2-for-3 with a single, a double, two RBI, and a walk. Stephenson has hit well this season, slashing .306/.365/.455 with four home runs and 28 RBI. His numbers may not be the flashiest, […]

Hunter Greene Dominates In Monday's Win

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene looked very sharp in Monday's 7-0 win over the Diamondbacks. Greene pitched 7 innings before the game was called due to rain, allowing no runs on a single hit and no walks with eight strikeouts. It was one of the 22-year-old's best starts of the season and showcased why […]

Madison Bumgarner Gets Hit Around In Monday Loss

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner fell to 2-5 in Monday's 7-0 loss to the Reds. MadBum pitched 5 innings, allowing four runs on eights hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with four strikeouts. The 32-year-old veteran has pitched decently overall on the surface this season, compiling a 3.64 ERA with 41 […]

Lucas Giolito Allows Six Runs Tuesday, Takes Loss

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito was not at his sharpest in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Blue Jays. Giolito pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing six runs on eight hits (including two home runs) and two walks with eight strikeouts. The 27-year-old is now 3-2 with a 3.61 ERA, 12.54 K/9 rate, and 3.61 […]

Kevin Gausman Earns Fifth Win Of Season Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman improved to 5-3 in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the White Sox. Gausman pitched five innings, allowing three runs on six hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with five strikeouts. The 31-year-old has been a top fantasy pitcher to this point, posting a 2.51 ERA with […]

Jordan Romano Records 16th Save Of Season Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano converted his 16th save of the season in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the White Sox. Romano entered to pitch the ninth inning with a one-run lead. He allowed back-to-back singles but then got a groundball double play and a strikeout to end the game. Romano has now converted all […]

Eric Lauer Lasts Just Four Innings In Tuesday's Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Eric Lauer was not efficient in Tuesday's 8-7 loss to the Cubs. Lauer needed 89 pitches to get through 4 innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits (including a solo home run) and three walks with six strikeouts. The 26-year-old has been surprisingly strong in his first nine starts, […]