Jose Martinez Has Nothing to Show for Five At-Bats on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Jose Martinez came up empty on Wednesday, finishing 0-for-5. That brought his line to .077/.077/.154. With Paul Goldschmidt holding down first base and a group of talented outfielders on the squad as well, Martinez is going to need to turn it on soon if he wants to keep seeing semi-regular at […]

Matt Adams Bothered By Hip Flexor

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams twisted his hip during his fall in the game on Tuesday night. It was initially reported that Adams was pulled from the game due to back spasms, but it appears he instead twisted his hip when his foot got stuck in the ground. However, the left-handed slugger is hoping […]

Christian Walker Takes The Collar In Road Loss

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker was hitless in four at-bats with a strikeout in Wednesday's 4-1 road loss against the San Diego Padres. In this game, first baseman Jake Lamb, who was making the start at third base, suffered a strained left quadriceps running the bases in the ninth inning. If he is forced […]

Jake Lamb Injured Wednesday, Scheduled For MRI

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Jake Lamb (quadriceps) delivered an RBI double in the top of the ninth inning to break up a shutout in Wednesday's 4-1 loss against the San Diego Padres. That's the good news. The bad news is that he pulled up lame midway between first and second base with what is being […]

Trey Mancini Stays Hot Early, Hits Third Home Run

Baltimore Orioles outfielder/first baseman Trey Mancini provided all of his team's runs in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Blue Jays, going 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a strikeout. Mancini smashed a ninth-inning Daniel Hudson fastball to straightaway center for his third HR of the season. The 27-year-old now has a .417/.400/.833 slash line […]

Peter Alonso Picks Up Two Hits, Stays Hot

After getting Tuesday off, New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso returned to the lineup for Wednesday's game at Marlins Park. The rookie batted second and once again played first base. He would record two hits, including a double in the third inning that drove in New York's third run of the game. The 24-year-old […]

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio: Free Agent Frenzy

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - Monday through Friday from 6-7 am ET. You can also find new weekly shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, SoundCloud and on iTunes […]

Jake Noll Gets First Walk-Off in Third Career Plate Appearance

Washington Nationals infielder Jake Noll drew a base on balls to drive in Anthony Rendon as the winning run against David Robertson and the Philadelphia Phillies to win Wednesday's game 9-8. It's Noll's first career walk, time on base, RBI and walk-off. A fun and notable moment for the rookie, but Noll is the last […]

Steve Pearce Could Return Thursday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that first baseman Steve Pearce (calf) could return from the injured list on Thursday. He played seven innings on Tuesday in extended spring training and will join the team Wednesday night in Oakland. The 2018 World Series MVP will add some more thump to an already potent Boston […]

Matt Olson Has Cast Removed

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (hand) had his stitches and cast removed from his surgically repaired right hand on Monday, but he's still expected to require a gradual recovery, according to manager Bob Melvin. Olson is projected to resume baseball-related activities in five to seven weeks. The left-handed slugger batted .247/.335/.453 with a career-high […]

Jake Lamb To Play Third Base Again?

Arizona Diamondbacks corner infielder Jake Lamb took ground balls at third base on Monday for the first time since last season and told manager Torey Lovullo that he's comfortable playing there again. Lamb spent spring training transitioning to first base, but Christian Walker has been hot to start the year and has been playing over […]

Niko Goodrum Dealing With Sore Calf

Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum didn't start on Tuesday against the Yankees due to a sore right calf, but the injury isn't serious and he even appeared later in the game and drew a walk off Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman and scored on a double. Goodrum is a utility man for the Tigers and has […]

White Sox-Mariners Postponed Thursday

The game between the Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners will be postponed on Thursday due to inclement weather. White Sox starter Reynaldo Lopez will match up against Mariners left-hander Yusei Kikuchi for the team's home opener on Friday now. Lopez gave up four earned runs and six hits while striking out just two in […]

Luke Voit In Lineup Wednesday

New York Yankees designated hitter/first baseman Luke Voit is in the lineup in his usual third spot on Wednesday after being hit in the hand by a pitch in the eighth inning on Tuesday. Voit remained in for the rest of the game before getting X-rays, which came back negative. While there could be lingering […]

Chris Davis Hitless In Last 33 At-Bats

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis hasn't had a base hit since Sept. 14, 2018, as he is hitless in his last 33 at-bats. Davis went 0-for-3 with an intentional walk to continue the hitless streak on Tuesday. Davis' albatross contract and Baltimore's lack of organizational talent guarantee playing time for the 33-year-old in the […]

Matt Adams Could Be Available to Pinch Hit

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams (back) told manager Dave Martinez that he might be able to pinch hit if needed on Wednesday. Adams fell over a railing attempting to make a catch in Tuesday's game against the Phillies, but remained in the game for a few innings before being pulled with back spasms. Whether he […]

Indians Give Terry Francona Two-Year Extension

The Cleveland Indians signed manager Terry Francona to a two-year contract extension through the 2022 season on Wednesday. His current deal was set to expire after the 2020 season. The soon-to-be 60-year-old has led the Tribe to three straight American League Central titles and the World Series in 2016. The club has made the playoffs […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/4/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Thursday, April 4th brings us yet another completely split featured slate with two sets of four games. The first slate kicks of at 1:05 pm with the second slate starting at 6:10 pm. The second slate is officially denoted as the “main” slate, but as both are considered featured you will find picks from both […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/4/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have another odd slate with both early and late games. Unfortunately, there are only eight total games, with only three coming after 7 PM EST. This article will focus on the "All Day" slate, allowing you to play either late or early games, depending on what slate you like better. In this article, I […]

Luke Voit Expects To Play Wednesday

Visibly upset after getting hit in the hand Tuesday night, New York Yankees first baseman and designated hitter Luke Voit said after his team's loss that he expects to play on Wednesday. The 28-year-old underwent X-rays afterwards, with the results coming back negative. He publicly stated his anger, saying he was "pissed" about getting hit, but […]

Matt Adams Dealing With Back Spasms

Updating a previous report, Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams was removed from the game on Tuesday with back spasms. Adams struck out in his only plate appearance against the Phillies and starter Zach Eflin on Tuesday before he was taken out and replaced by Ryan Zimmerman. Adams is hitless on the year with three […]

Edwin Encarnacion Has Soreness In Hand

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion was scratched from the lineup Tuesday night due to soreness in his left hand. The move was strictly precautionary, and he could be back in the lineup on Thursday after the off day on Wednesday. The veteran slugger has five hits in his first 21 at-bats (.238) with a […]

Todd Frazier To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday

New York Mets corner infielder Todd Frazier (oblique) will start a rehab assignment with High-A St. Lucie on Thursday. Frazier could be ready to return from the injured list sometime next week if everything goes according to plan. With rookie first baseman Peter Alonso raking so far, though, it's fair to wonder how much Frazier […]

Matt Adams Exits Game

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams left Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies when Ryan Zimmerman pinch hit for him in the fourth inning. Adams, who was making his first start of the season, took a fall attempting to make a catch in foul territory in the first inning but remained in the game […]

Chad Pinder Scratched, Kendrys Morales In Tuesday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics outfielder Chad Pinder was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup. The reason for the decision is currently unknown. The 27-year-old was 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI during a win over the Boston Red Sox on Monday, but he has batted just .238 through six games this season. Kendrys Morales will draw […]

Justin Bour Absent From Tuesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Justin Bour will be on the bench for Tuesday's contest against Marco Gonzales and the Seattle Mariners. Bour has been abysmal to start the season, carrying a .056 average and one RBI through 21 plate appearances. Andrelton Simmons will move up to third in the lineup behind Mike Trout while […]

Ryan McMahon Out Against Southpaw

Colorado Rockies second baseman Ryan McMahon is sitting against Rays left-handed pitcher Blake Snell on Tuesday. Garrett Hampson will man the keystone and bat second, while Mark Reynolds will start at first base and hit seventh. Infielder Pat Valaika is serving as the designated hitter in the American League park and will hit ninth. Both […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/2/2019): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got five slates on FanDuel today. The early-only slate starts at 6:35pm eastern time and includes the Yankees-Tigers and Reds-Brewers matchups. The all-day contest starts also at 6:35pm, but includes all 12 games to be played throughout the evening. The main slate begins at 7:05pm and includes 10 games, while the 8:05pm and 10:07pm […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/2/19): MLB DFS Lineups

For Tuesday's slate of Major League Baseball games, DraftKings has contests open for games with first pitch of 7:05 PM EST and later. Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before finalizing your roster. Light rain is in the forecast for game time in D.C. for the Phillies-Nationals series opener. If the game […]