Jose Iglesias Homers, Drives In Two

Boston Red Sox infielder Jose Iglesias got the start at second base batting ninth Monday against the Seattle Mariners, and he went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. It's Iglesias's ninth home run of the season. While Iglesias has been successful with six hits in 15 at-bats in this stint with Boston, his […...

Eduardo Rodriguez Salvages Quality Start

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez got off to a rough start against the Seattle Mariners Monday night, but managed to stick around for six innings, giving up two runs (one earned) on six hits and one walk with six strikeouts. He took a no-decision in the 5-4 loss. Rodriguez now has quality starts […...

Live Chat Fantasy Baseball Q&A @ 12PM - Lineups Advice

It's officially baseball season... do you know who to start? RotoBaller's Doug Goldring (@DougGoldring) will be hosting a live Q&A chat session on Tuesday September 14th at 12:00 pm noon ET. Come join in on the fun and get your fantasy baseball questions answered, or just stick around for some MLB talk! All throughout the MLB […...

Kyle Finnegan Notches Five-Out Save

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan returned to the mound for the first time since September 8 Sunday, and he capitalized on being well-rested by locking down a five-out save without allowing a baserunner. He struck out one batter, and now has nine saves on the season. Since the All-Star break, Finnegan has maintained a […...

Patrick Corbin Goes Seven Innings In Victory Sunday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin had his second straight excellent start Sunday, going seven innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates to earn his eighth win of the season. He allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four batters. It's just his 11th quality start in 28 attempts for the year. […...

Alex Avila Hits First Homer Of The Year

Washington Nationals catcher Alex Avila hit his first home run of the season Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was his only hit in four at-bats. Avila is not expected to see much playing time the rest of the season, as most of the innings at catcher will be taken by Keibert Ruiz and Riley […...

Luis Garcia Smashes Another Homer

Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia continued his stretch of hitting the ball hard Sunday, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run. Garcia's fifth homer of the season, the ball left the bat at 106.2 MPH. That's the eighth ball this week Garcia has hit more than 100 MPH. Garcia carries just a .682 OPS in […...

Juan Soto Reaches Base Four More Times Sunday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto manages to do things nearly every day that other players never manage to accomplish. On Sunday, Soto reached base four more times, going 2-for-3 with a double, a triple, two walks, and a run scored in a 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. He's now reached base at least four […...

Lane Thomas Stays Hot With Three-Run Homer

Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas flashed some power Sunday, hitting a three-run homer in a 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was his only hit in five at-bats. Thomas is now slashing .305/.396/.537 with four homers and two steals in 26 games as a National, and he's hit safely in four straight with three […...

Nick Pivetta Pitches Well In Return From COVID List

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta returned from the COVID list to make the start against the Chicago White Sox Sunday, and he was very effective in 5 1/3 innings of work. Pivetta allowed one unearned run on three hits and no walks while striking out five. This outing breaks a streak of three […...

Dylan Moore Homers Again Sunday

Seattle Mariners utility man Dylan Moore homered Sunday, his 12th of the season. The solo shot was his only hit in two at-bats. With 20 steals to his name as well, it would be fair to imagine that Moore has had quite a strong season, but that hasn't been the case. Despite the power-speed combo, […...

Jarred Kelenic Contributes Two-Run Shot

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic hit a two-run shot against the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, his only hit in three at-bats. He also walked once. Kelenic has now gone deep in two straight games, and is off to an excellent start to September with a .256/.310/.538 slash line through 10 games. Fantasy managers will understandably have […...

Mitch Haniger Goes Deep In Loss Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. He's now gone deep in two straight games, giving him 32 for the season. Haniger has hit safely in eight of his 10 September games, with exactly one hit on seven of […...

Yusei Kikuchi Bounces Back In Loss

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi had a bounce-back outing Sunday, allowing just one run on six hits and one walk in five innings to the Arizona Diamondbacks. He struck out eight batters and took a no-decision, though the Diamondbacks won 5-4 in the end. Kikuchi's had an up-and-down season, which makes decisions more difficult […...

Wilmer Flores Starting In Return From Injured List

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores (hamstring) was reinstated from the injured list Sunday morning and was immediately inserted into the lineup, playing first base and batting sixth. He has a favorable matchup against lefty Justin Steele and the Chicago Cubs. Flores has slugged 17 homers this year in 349 at-bats and figures to see […...

Brandon Belt Takes A Seat Sunday Despite Hot Streak

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt will get the day off Sunday against the Chicago Cubs despite a hot streak that has seen him slash .266/.365/.642 with 12 homers, 22 runs, and 20 RBI over 109 at-bats in his last 30 games. Wilmer Flores, fresh off activation from the injured list, will sub in […...

Brandon Crawford To Get Sunday Off

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (wrist) experienced some wrist soreness during Saturday's win over the Chicago Cubs, and he is sitting for the series finale on Sunday. Crawford is available off the bench, but he is not expected to be used. Thairo Estrada will likely step in. Crawford, along with basically the entire Giants […...

Clarke Schmidt Recalled To Start Against Mets

New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt has been recalled and will take the mound against the New York Mets Sunday night. Infielder Andrew Velasquez was optioned to make room on the active roster. Schmidt has appeared in three games this season, including one start, and the top prospect has allowed five earned runs on […...

Jo Adell Won't Start Against Astros Sunday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell has finally been delivering on his promise at the plate lately, slashing .291/.339/.509 over his last 15 games. He has a nine-game hitting streak going, but he'll take a seat on the bench Sunday against the Houston Astros as the Angels run Juan Lagares out to right field in […...

C.J. Cron Gets The Day Off Sunday Against Phillies

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron has been the hottest hitter in the Rockies lineup, but they'll have to make do without him Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Colton Welker will step into the lineup at first base as Cron gets a routine day off. Cron has been outstanding over the past 30 days with […...

Patrick Wisdom Sitting Out Sunday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom will take a seat on the bench for Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Matt Duffy will place in the lineup against the tough righty starter Logan Webb. It's a routine off day for Wisdom, who has broken out with 25 homers in 295 at-bats this season. He's […...

Max Kepler Out Of Lineup Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler will not start in Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals, instead taking a seat on the bench against left-handed starter Kris Bubic. Kepler has added 17 homers and 10 steals this year, but he's slashed just .167/.310/.333 over his last seven games. He's had just two extra-base hits in […...

Michael Brantley Out Of Lineup Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will get a scheduled day off against the Los Angeles Angels Sunday. Yordan Alvarez will shift from designated hitter to left field, and Aledmys Diaz will step in as the DH. Brantley's bat has not been as potent of late, as he's slashed .265/.320/.310 with just one home run over […...

George Springer Gets A Breather Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer will get a breather on Sunday, one day after playing both games of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles. The Blue Jays will deploy an outfield of Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Randal Grichuk, and Teoscar Hernandez. Springer has played in 10 games since returning from the injured list, collecting nine […...

Carter Kieboom Gets The Day Off Sunday

Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom is out of the lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday. Adrian Sanchez will get the start in his place, batting eighth. Kieboom has shown some signs this season, with six homers, 21 runs, and 20 RBI across 158 at-bats, but he's scuffled to a .172/.226/.172 slash line over his […...

Rowdy Tellez To Injured List With Patella Strain

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez (knee) was placed on the injured list Sunday morning with a patella strain. Catcher Luke Maile was called up to take his spot on the active roster. It's tough timing for Tellez and his fantasy managers, as he was in one of the best stretches of his season, slashing […...

Brett Phillips Activated And Starting Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brett Phillips (ankle) was activated from the injured list Sunday morning, and he is in the starting lineup batting ninth and playing center field against the Detroit Tigers. While Phillips is not likely rostered in many leagues, he could be worth a start today as he was slashing .267/.353/.700 in his last […...

Nick Anderson Returns From The Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Nick Anderson (elbow) was reinstated from the injured list Sunday morning, meaning he could finally be set to make his season debut. Anderson had a charmed season in 2020, posting a 0.55 ERA and 0.49 WHIP with 26 strikeouts in 16 1/3 innings across 19 appearances with six saves. Anderson immediately […...

Dietrich Enns To Get Another Start

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Dietrich Enns will enter the starting rotation for at least one turn, as Chris Archer was placed on the injured list Sunday morning. Enns will start Thursday against the Detroit Tigers in Archer's place, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Enns has just eight career appearances to […...

Chris Archer Placed On Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (hip) is heading back to the injured list. Archer had left his start on Saturday with a recurrence of left hip soreness, the same issue that pushed back his return from a separate injured list stay for forearm tightness. Reliever Nick Anderson was reinstated from the IL in […...