Orioles-Mariners Game Monday Postponed Due To Rain

Monday night's game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Seattle Mariners has been postponed due to rain, according to Dan Connolly of The Athletic. The game will be made up on Tuesday afternoon as part of a seven-inning doubleheader, with the first game scheduled to start at 4:05 pm ET.

Mets-Phillies Game Postponed Due To Inclement Weather

Monday's game between the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies has been postponed due to inclement weather. The two teams will now play a doubleheader on Tuesday. The first game is slated for Tuesday at 4:10 PM EST. Make sure to get any Mets and Phillies out of your lineups for Monday's action. Chase Anderson […]

Red Sox-Twins Game Postponed Due To Curfew

Updating a previous report, the game between the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins on Monday has been postponed due to curfew and the potential for planned protests near the area of Target Field in Minneapolis. There was some speculation that the game could just be moved back on Monday, but it has been now […]

Red Sox-Twins Game Monday Has Been Postponed

Monday's matchup between the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins has been postponed, according to Dan Roche of WBZ-TV. There are no official details as to the cause of the postponement, other than it is not related to weather conditions. There is unofficial speculation at the moment that the sudden postponement could be in […]

Lineup Takeaways - Week 2 Lineup Trends

Week two of the MLB season is in the books. There are new injuries, players landing on the COVID IL and much more that are causing lineups to alter. Let’s try to figure out what is noise and what really matters. Just a reminder, I have added a 'Fantasy Fallout' section to the team breakdowns. […]

Yordan Alvarez Off To Strong Start To 2021 Season

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has compiled six extra-base hits through nine games this year. He has four doubles and two home runs and has compiled eight RBI and six runs. He's slashing .289/.317/.553. Alvarez barely saw the field in 2020 due to a COVID setback and surgery on both of his knees. That […]

Ty France Reaches Base Four Times

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Ty France reached base four times Sunday, twice by hit-by-pitch. He also went 2-for-3 with two singles and two runs scored. Though France can't be pleased with being plunked twice, his on-base percentage now sits at .439. France could always swing it, but the excellent on-base ability only adds to his […]

J.D. Martinez Blasts Three Home Runs In Return To Action

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez was back in the lineup on Sunday after missing one game due to COVID protocols. He made his presence felt in a big way as the Red Sox capped off a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles. Martinez went 4-for-6 in the game, hitting three home runs while […]

Franmil Reyes Continues To Rake

Cleveland Indians outfielder and designated hitter Franmil Reyes went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored, and an RBI in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. Reyes has been on fire this entire series vs. Detroit and is likely sad to see them leave town after he smacked three bombs in their […]

J.D. Martinez Reinstated From COVID IL, Starting Sunday

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez has been reinstated from the COVID injured list after clearing protocols. He is back in the lineup on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles, starting at designated hitter and batting third. Michael Chavis was optioned to the team's alternate site to clear roster space for Martinez. Martinez is off […]

Franmil Reyes Homers Again Saturday

Cleveland Indians outfielder and designated hitter Franmil Reyes went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the Tribe's 11-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night. Looks like all Reyes needed in order to heat up was a visit from the Tigers to Progressive Field. He now has three home runs in his last […]

J.D. Martinez Going Through COVID-19 Protocols

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez (COVID-19) has been placed on the COVID-19 injured list while going through COVID-19 protocols, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. Martinez was being held out of the lineup because he was feeling ill on Saturday, and while he has been placed on the COVID-19 IL, Browne reports the […]

Nelson Cruz Belts Fourth Home Run Of Season

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's extra-inning loss to the Mariners. Cruz's third-inning blast registered an exit velocity of 105 MPH, as he continues to be one of the league's very best at putting the barrel of the bat to the ball. The […]

Shohei Ohtani Could Throw Bullpen Session Monday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (blister) could throw a bullpen session on Monday in Kansas City, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Manager Joe Maddon added though that he's unsure currently if Ohtani will be pitching with or without a band-aid over the blister. Ohtani's scheduled start this weekend was pushed back due […]

Max Exit Velocity - Hitter Risers & Fallers (wPC+)

Pierre Camus and Nick Gaut review Statcast risers and fallers for maximum exit velocity. Which hitters are worthy waiver wire adds and who should fantasy baseball managers be concerned about? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be […]

Franmil Reyes Homers Twice Friday

Cleveland Indians outfielder and designated hitter Franmil Reyes went 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Friday night's 4-1 win over the Detroit Tigers. Reyes now has three home runs on the season to go along with five RBI. It was a solid night for Reyes, who had been struggling in 2021 up […]

Luis Torrens Collects Three Hits

Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens had a nice day at the plate Thursday, going 3-for-4 with a double. He also scored a run in the contest. Torrens is now slashing .333/.333/.467 for the year, and has managed to get some playing time at designated hitter, while also spelling fellow catcher Tom Murphy several times a […]

Mitch Moreland Struggling To Start The Season

Oakland Athletics first baseman Mitch Moreland went 0-for-4 Thursday against the Astros to drop his season batting average to .167 to begin 2021. The 35-year-old has eight strikeouts against only two walks with only three RBI and zero runs scored a week into the season. Moreland was a decent fantasy option last year posting a […]

Yermin Mercedes Crushes Second Home Run

Chicago White Sox catcher/designated Yermin Mercedes continues to hit the baseball and has become one of the nicer stories in baseball this season. Mercedes absolutely crushed a 481 foot solo home run off of Brad Keller in the bottom of the second inning. Mercedes has been unstoppable on the young season and finished the contest […]

Andrew Vaughn Won't Get Regular Playing Time

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa addressed the media on Thursday and said that first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn is not part of the "core" of everyday players. La Russa also said that he has noticed the rookie pressing and wants to give him a break. It's a bit confusing that the White Sox would […]

Franmil Reyes Strikes Out Three Times Wednesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder and designated hitter Franmil Reyes went 1-for-4 with three strikeouts in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. It was a rough day for Reyes as he looked lost at the plate in a couple of at-bats, and it has been a rough start to the season for him as he […]

Ross Atkins Given Five-Year Extension

The Toronto Blue Jays have extended general manager Ross Atkins for another five years. He had previously spent 15 years with the Cleveland Indians with a focus on player development before being hired by the Jays in 2015. The Blue Jays have made the playoffs twice (2016, 2020) under Atkins. The club made a number […]

Hot-Hitting Yermin Mercedes Gets Day Off

Chicago White Sox catcher/designated hitter Yermin Mercedes will receive a day off on Wednesday versus the Seattle Mariners. Mercedes has been one of the early surprises in the fantasy community and started the season 8-for-8. Mercedes overall is hitting an insane .542 with one home run and six RBI to go along with just three […]

Ty France Records Three Hits Tuesday

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Ty France went 3-for-5 Tuesday night against the Chicago White Sox with a double and two singles. After a scorching spring, France has not missed a step in the transition to the regular season, as he is now slashing .333/.455/.611 through the year's first five games. France did make an error […]

Nate Lowe Hits Two Bombs

Texas Rangers designated hitter Nate Lowe continued his offensive onslaught on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. He went 2-for-3 with two home runs and a walk. The young infielder now has three home runs in five games and is hitting .381. Four of his eight hits have gone for extra bases. Lowe was acquired […]

Nelson Cruz Goes Yard For Second Straight Game

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Tigers. Cruz mashed a home run for the second consecutive game- and each of his three hits left the bat at an exit velocity of 105 MPH or greater. The 40-year-old slugger is off to a […]

Ronald Guzman Starting At First Base

Texas Rangers infielder Ronald Guzman is getting a start at first base on Tuesday with Nate Lowe shifting to the designated hitter slot. The club is facing the Toronto Blue Jays and veteran right-handed starter Tanner Roark. Guzman, who bats from the left side, is hitless with two strikeouts through five at-bats this season, while […]

Shohei Ohtani In The Lineup Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros. Ohtani was given the day off on Monday after he felt a little sore following Sunday's game, where he was involved in a collision at the plate. The two-way dynamo appears to be feeling fine and will […]

Nelson Cruz Has Monster Day At The Plate

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz was an unstoppable force at the plate in Monday's 15-6 rout of the Tigers. Cruz went 3-for-6 with a grand slam, a solo home run, and a double. With the bases juiced in the top of the second, the 40-year-old slugger ripped an apparent home run into the right-field […]

Giancarlo Stanton Back In Lineup Monday

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is back in the lineup Monday after having the day off on Sunday. Stanton is off to a slow start so far, as he is 0-for-8 with two walks through his first two games. He'll look to get his season on track against Baltimore Orioles starter Jorge Lopez.