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LaMonte Wade Jr. Starts Throwing And Hitting
San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. (hamstring) started throwing and hitting activities over the past couple days during his rehab in Arizona. The Giants' lefty injured his hamstring in a hard slide against the Phillies on May 27th and was expected to miss at least four weeks, putting him out until at least... Read More
Kevin Larson 3 months ago![](https://cdn.rotoballer.com/2019/02/RotoBaller-banner-red-background-football-NFL-rankings-640x315-576x280.png)
Blake Snell Progressing, Throwing Up To 75 Feet
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell (groin) is continuing his rehab in Arizona and threw at 75 feet on Thursday. He will continue to throw on flat ground over the weekend. The lefty has had a disastrous start to his season after signing a five year, $135 million contract in the offseason. His 9.51... Read More
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Alek Manoah To Undergo Season Ending UCL Surgery
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah (elbow) will undergo season ending UCL surgery on June 17th, according to manager John Schneider. The exact surgery he will have has yet to be determined, but the right-hander's 2024 season is over. Manoah had battled his way back from shoulder issues this season and was able to... Read More
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Cavan Biggio Designated For Assignment, Spencer Horwitz Called Up
The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Friday that they have designated second baseman Cavan Biggio for assignment. First baseman Spencer Horwitz was called up in his place and is active for Friday's game against the Oakland A's. Biggio saw a significant decrease in playing time in May, logging just 40 PA in the month compared... Read More
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Kyle Tucker Lands On 10-Day Injured List
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a right shin contusion, retroactive to June 4th. Tucker fouled a ball off his leg in Monday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals and was removed shortly after. The lefty was having an MVP caliber season before the injury, hitting... Read More
Kevin Larson 3 months ago![Luke Raley - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups](https://cdn.rotoballer.com/2024/05/Luke-Raley-Fantasy-Baseball-Rankings-Draft-Sleepers-Waiver-Wire-Pickups-icon-rotoballer_edited-576x280.jpg)
Fantasy Baseball Lineup Notes: Batting Order, Platoons, and Playing Time Changes - Week 11
We're onto Week 11 in the fantasy baseball world. Wild things continue to happen in baseball while some things continue to normalize. This is the part where I tell you that my Colorado Rockies are back...to their normal ways, anyways. They ran into the buzzsaw that is the Cincinnati Reds, who many have feared dearly, and... Read More
Kevin Larson 3 months ago![](https://cdn.rotoballer.com/2019/02/RotoBaller-banner-red-background-football-NFL-rankings-640x315-576x280.png)
Yordan Alvarez Smashes Two Bombs On Saturday
Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez smashed two home runs off of Minnesota Twins starter Joe Ryan on Saturday during the Astros' 5-2 win over the Twins. Alvarez collected another hit and a walk en route to a perfect three-for-three day with three RBI. His first was a two-run shot in the first inning and his... Read More
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Clayton Kershaw Throws Live Batting Practice On Saturday
Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) faced hitters at Dodger Stadium on Saturday afternoon during a live batting practice. This marked the first time during Kershaw's rehab that he has faced hitters. The lefty said he felt great and would likely throw two innings during his next time out in about five or six days. Kershaw is likely... Read More
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Kevin Ginkel Exits Early After Being Hit By Comebacker
Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Kevin Ginkel exited Saturday's game against the New York Mets early after being hit in the knee by a comebacker off the bat of Brandon Nimmo. Ginkel was able to walk it off but had a noticeable limp. The team should be releasing more information on Ginkel's status later on Saturday, but... Read More
Kevin Larson 3 months ago![](https://cdn.rotoballer.com/2019/02/RotoBaller-banner-red-background-football-NFL-rankings-640x315-576x280.png)
Thairo Estrada Out Of Lineup On Saturday
San Francisco Giants second baseman Thairo Estrada is out of the lineup on Saturday night for the Giants' tilt against the New York Yankees. Brett Wisely will start in his place. This appears to be a mix of a rest day for Estrada while also getting Wisely, a lefty, in a nice platoon matchup against... Read More
Kevin Larson 3 months ago![](https://cdn.rotoballer.com/2019/02/RotoBaller-banner-red-background-football-NFL-rankings-640x315-576x280.png)
Jacob Young Removed Early From Saturday's Game With Undisclosed Injury
Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young was removed during the 7th inning of the Nationals' 3-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. The team has not specified why Young was removed from the game but more should be released later. The 24-year-old was visited by team trainer Paul Lessard in the 7th and was replaced by Joey... Read More
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Andrew Benintendi Exits Early With Achilles Tendinitis
Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi left today's contest against the Milwaukee Brewers early with Achilles tendinitis, according to the team. Benintendi had hit a a solo shot in the top of the third and then was pulled. The lefty was replaced by Dominic Fletcher. More information in regards to the injury has yet to... Read More
Kevin Larson 3 months ago![Luis Regnifo - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News](https://cdn.rotoballer.com/2023/05/Luis-Rengifo-Fantasy-Baseball-Rankings-Draft-Sleepers-MLB-Injury-News-icon-rotoballer-2-576x280.jpg)
Fantasy Baseball Lineup Notes: Batting Order, Platoons, and Playing Time Changes - Week 10
We're onto Week 10 in the fantasy baseball world. Wild things continue to happen in baseball, including my Rockies winning back-to-back series against two of the best teams in the majors. Condolences to Guardians and Phillies fans, but due to losing a series to the 2024 Colorado Rockies, your teams are now up for relegation... Read More
Kevin Larson 3 months ago![](https://cdn.rotoballer.com/2019/02/RotoBaller-banner-red-background-football-NFL-rankings-640x315-576x280.png)
Ian Happ Riding Pine On Saturday
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ is out of the lineup on Saturday for the Cubs' tilt against the St. Louis Cardinals. Happ was also out of Chicago's lineup for last night's game before it got postponed. This is likely to simply be scheduled time off for the 29-year-old along with the fact that, with a... Read More
Kevin Larson 4 months ago![](https://cdn.rotoballer.com/2019/02/RotoBaller-banner-red-background-football-NFL-rankings-640x315-576x280.png)
Stuart Fairchild Out Of Lineup On Saturday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Stuart Fairchild is out of the lineup on Saturday. Fairchild, though not a platoon matchup, has not fared well against right-handers this season and has been much better against lefties. With Walker Buehler starting for the Dodgers today the Reds are finding it best to find a matchup against a left-handed reliever... Read More
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Jose Berrios Sharp On Saturday In Loss
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios was sharp on Saturday but still picked up the loss in Toronto's 2-1 loss to the Tigers. Berrios made just one real mistake on a 2-0 changeup to Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter that Carpenter hit just well enough to sneak out. Berrios didn't give up a single run... Read More
Kevin Larson 4 months ago![](https://cdn.rotoballer.com/2019/02/RotoBaller-banner-red-background-football-NFL-rankings-640x315-576x280.png)
Kerry Carpenter Hits Eighth Homer Of Season On Saturday
Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter smashed a two-run shot off Toronto starter Jose Berrios in the first inning of the Tigers' 2-1 victory over the Blue Jays on Saturday. Carpenter would also add on a single and go two-for-three on the day, but his first inning blast was all the Tigers needed to get past... Read More
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Reese Olson Dominant In Start On Saturday, Picks Up First Win
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Reese Olson was dominant against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, pitching into the 7th inning and picking up his first win of the season in the Tigers 2-1 victory. Olson gave up just three hits and recorded four strikeouts with his only blemish in the box score being three walks.... Read More
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Brock Stewart Building Up For Rehab Assignment
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Brock Stewart (shoulder) has been working on throwing plyo balls to build up for a potential rehab assignment. Stewart was placed on the IL in early May with right shoulder tendonitis. The 32-year-old had been one of Minnesota's more reliable relievers, sporting a miniscule 0.68 ERA and notching seven holds in... Read More
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Lane Thomas To Continue Rehabbing Knee, Will Be Re-Evaluated After Weekend
Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas (knee) will continue rehabbing his knee in the minor leagues and will be re-evaluated after the weekend, per Nationals manager Dave Martinez. Thomas is currently with Double-A Harrisburg but could also make his way to Triple-A Rochester. The righty has been recovering from a sprained MCL for the past month.... Read More
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Cubs-Cardinals Postponed On Friday Night
The Cubs-Cardinals game on Friday night has been postponed due to rain in the St. Louis area and will be made up as part of a July 13th doubleheader. Shota Imanaga and Miles Mikolas were set to face off but that will now have to wait until Saturday. The Cubs came into St. Louis on... Read More
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Jose Urquidy Exits Rehab Start Early
Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy (forearm) exited his rehab start early on Friday. Urquidy had thrown just 56 pitches in his start. Urquidy attempted a warmup pitch, lobbed it in and then walked off the mound. He was also seen flexing his hand and fingers before the trainers visited him. This is a bad... Read More
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Michael Massey Exits Friday's Game With Back Tightness
Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey exited Friday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays with low back tightness according to the team. Massey was replaced in the bottom of the 6th inning after going two-for-three with a three-run home run in the Royals 8-1 victory. Massey had been having a very solid month... Read More
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Gerrit Cole To Throw Another Live Batting Practice Saturday
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (elbow) will throw another live batting practice on Saturday per Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Cole threw a live batting practice on Tuesday without setbacks so another positive session on Saturday would be a great sign for the Yankees' ace. When Cole is able to return from the injured... Read More
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John Means Seeking Second Opinion On Throwing Elbow
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (forearm) will be seeking a second opinion on his throwing elbow according to Orioles manager Brandon Hyde. On Thursday the Orioles placed Means on the 15-day injured list with a forearm strain, the same strain that caused him to miss the beginning of the season. Given that the forearm... Read More
Kevin Larson 4 months ago![Pete Alonso - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News](https://cdn.rotoballer.com/2021/07/pete-alonso-fantasy-baseball-rankings-first-base-draft-sleepers-MLB-DFS-picks-icon-576x280.jpeg)
Fantasy Baseball Lineup Notes: Batting Order, Platoons, and Playing Time Changes - Week 9
We're onto Week 9 in the fantasy baseball world. We've already seen some wild things happen in baseball this year. Maybe none wilder than my Colorado Rockies finding a way to win seven straight games and then immediately flipping the script to find the most incredible ways to lose to the Oakland A's. But that's... Read More
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Giancarlo Stanton Blasts Solo Shot In Win
New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton crushed a solo shot and went 2-3 with two RBI and a walk in the Yankees 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday afternoon. The 382-foot shot was Stanton's 11th HR of the season. Stanton was lackluster, by his standards, during April but has heated up... Read More
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Juan Soto Crushes Two Homers, Tallies Four Hits On Saturday
New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto had a monster day on Saturday in the Yankees' 6-1 win over the Chicago White Sox. Soto blasted two home runs, both solo shots off White Sox starter Brad Keller, and tallied three RBI in the midst of going 4-4 with a walk. The lefty's big day raised his... Read More
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Luis Gil Fans 14 White Sox On Saturday, Picks Up Win
New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil struck out 14 batters in six innings and picked up the win in the Yankees 6-1 win over the Chicago White Sox. The 14 strikeouts are a career high for Gil, who had struck out 16 batters in his last three starts combined. After giving up just one... Read More
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Seth Lugo Looking For Fifth Straight Quality Start
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo will look to notch his fifth straight quality start on Saturday when the leads the Royals at home against the Oakland A's. Lugo has been one of the bigger surprises this season, posting up a miniscule 1.66 ERA. In his last outing he struck out a career high... Read More
Kevin Larson 4 months ago