Shin-Soo Choo Out Of Lineup For Third Straight Game
Texas Rangers outfielder/designated hitter Shin-Soo Choo is once again out of the mix for Saturday’s contest against Seattle and left-handed Justus Sheffield. Manager Chris Woodward noted that while Choo is battling a calf ailment, there are “other things” affecting him as well, which may help explain why he is not among the starting nine for […]
Shohei Ohtani Absent From Friday’s Lineup
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is out of the starting nine for Friday’s game against the A’s and right-hander Mike Fiers with Tommy La Stella holding down the DH gig. Ohtani has been scuffling over the past week, having gone 2-for-24 in his last six games. His Statcast metrics indicate that he is […]
Chris Davis Hits IL Due To Knee Ailment, Return Unknown
Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Chris Davis has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to patellar tendinitis in his left knee, paving the way for Ryan Mountcastle to join the active roster. The club anticipates Davis missing more than the required 10 days on the IL, which essentially zaps him of any fantasy […]
Khris Davis In Offensive Malaise To Open 2020
Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis slowed significantly in the second half last season and that lack of production has carried over into the start of 2020. Davis has delivered a .146/.268/.229 slash line through his first 15 games, a far cry from having led the Majors in home runs (48) two seasons ago. His […]
Shin-Soo Choo Absent From Thursday’s Lineup
Texas Rangers outfielder/designated hitter Shin-Soo Choo is out of the starting nine Thursday against San Diego and right-hander Dinelson Lamet. Choo is dealing with calf soreness, allowing Nick Solak to slide into the leadoff spot with Scott Heineman getting the start in the outfield. While Choo has produced just a .366 SLG through his first […]
Yankees-Mets Contest Postponed Friday, Series In Doubt
The New York Yankees and New York Mets were set to meet Friday in the first Subway Series contest of 2020 at Citi Field. But due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Mets’ organization -- including at least one player and one member of the staff -- the first game has been postponed, with the […]
Mets-Marlins Game Postponed Thursday
The New York Mets and Miami Marlins have had their contest Thursday postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Mets’ organization. One player and one staff member with New York has tested positive so far, which likely means that there are more cancellations to come for the Mets over the weekend. The club’s starting […]
The Baller Ranks: Top 200 Hitters Weekly Rankings (Week 5)
When I started writing up the column for this week, it was going to focus on the esteemed gentlemen of Fernando Tatis Jr. and Bo Bichette as well as the broader shortstop landscape. Then I started looking at first base and DH and got fixated on what was happening with Cody Bellinger and Shohei Ohtani, […]
WPC+ Videocast: Buy, Sell, or Hold Sluggers Based on K%?
Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut evaluate Statcast data for Week 5 of the 2020 MLB season by looking at hitters whose strikeout rates have spiked in the early going. 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 sure […]
Dominic Smith With Two More Hits On Wednesday
New York Mets outfielder/first baseman Dominic Smith continued his red hot hitting on Wednesday going 2-for-4 with a double, one RBI, and a run scored in the Mets' 5-3 win over Miami. Smith, now batting .323 on the season, has a 1.156 OPS and leads the Mets in home runs (six), RBI (21), doubles (10), […]
Shohei Ohtani Stuck In 2-For-22 Skid
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani went 0-for-4 in the team's 7-2 loss to the Giants. Ohtani now is 2-for-22 (.090) over his last six games played and is hitting only .220 in August. Ohtani was shut down from pitching for the rest of the season so his fantasy value is now solely tied […]
Michael Brantley Will Start In Left Field After Returning From IL
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (leg) will reportedly start in left field instead of playing DH for the team once he returns from his stint on the injured list. Brantley is likely to return from the IL close to as soon as he’s eligible on August 22, and although he’d DHed frequently prior to landing […]
Taylor Jones Starting At DH On Wednesday
Houston Astros utility player Taylor Jones is starting at DH in place of the injured Yordan Alvarez on Wednesday. Alvarez is out for the season with knee issues, putting the everyday DH job for the Astros up for grabs. Jones made his MLB debut on July 26 this season, going 0-for-2 with a strikeout, but […]
Nationals-Braves Rained Out Wednesday; DH Set For September
The Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves have had their game Wednesday postponed due to inclement weather. Even with both clubs set for an off-day Thursday, the rained out game has been pushed to Sept. 4, where it will be a part of a doubleheader with both games set for seven innings. Neither club made it […]
Daniel Vogelbach Designated For Assignment Wednesday
Seattle Mariners first baseman/designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach was taken off of the active roster ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Dodgers, having been designated for assignment. It has been a rapid downturn for Vogelbach since being named an All-Star last season. In 18 games this year, the slugging left-handed hitter has produced an .094/.250/.226 slash […]
Yordan Alvarez To Miss Remainder Of 2020 Season
Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has been ruled out for the rest of 2020 due to a surgical procedure that he will have to correct a partial tear in his right knee. Alvarez had gotten a delayed start this year due to having contracted COVID-19, but homered in his first plate appearance last Friday. […]
Mike Moustakas Activated From Injured List
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Mike Moustakas (quad) is back in the starting lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals. He is serving as the team's designated hitter for the contest and batting fifth. Moustakas has been sidelined since August 4 with a left quad bruise. The 31-year-old slugger is […]
J.D. Martinez Absent From Wednesday's Lineup
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Martinez left Tuesday's game with dehydration, so he was likely unfit to play with such a quick turnaround. In his absence, Xander Bogaerts will serve as the DH and bat fourth, while Tzu-Wei Lin draws […]
J.D. Davis Blasts Homer In Mets Win
New York Mets third baseman/outfielder J.D. Davis went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks in the Mets 8-3 win over Miami on Tuesday. Davis is now hitting .286 with four home runs and 12 RBI in 77 at-bats on the season. Davis broke out in 2019 in which he hit .307 with […]
Yordan Alvarez Lands On IL Due To Knee Ailment
Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to knee discomfort. Alvarez made an immediate impact by homering in his first plate appearance of the season Friday, and he has gone a combined 2-for-8 at the dish across his first two outings. Alvarez now joins Michael Brantley (quad) […]
Reds-Royals Cancelled Tuesday, DH Set For Wednesday
The Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals have had their contest Tuesday night postponed until Wednesday, in which the clubs will play a pair of seven-inning games. The Reds had a player test positive for COVID-19 over the weekend, but have since had the entire club test negative. Kept off the field since Friday night, […]
WPC+ Videocast: Week 5 Risers & Fallers
Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut recap MLB action heading into Week 5 of the 2020 season for fantasy baseball. They identify key risers and fallers, dissect rookie debuts, and discuss major injuries and statistical quirks. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes […]
Two More Hits For Dominic Smith On Monday
New York Mets outfielder/first baseman Dominic Smith continued his blistering hitting on Monday going 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI, and a run scored in the Mets' 11-4 win over Miami. Smith is now batting .310 on the season with six HR and 18 RBI in just 58 at-bats. Over his last six games, Smith […]
Pete Alonso Crushes Two Homers In Mets Win
Batting lower than fifth in the starting lineup for the first time in his career, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso crushed two home runs in the Mets' 11-4 win over the Marlins on Monday. Alonso, who batted sixth in the order, reached base in all five of his plate appearances, going 3-for-3 with […]
Robinson Cano Hits Two Homers And Drives In Four
New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano remained on fire on Monday hitting two home runs and driving in four runs in the Mets' 11-4 win over the Miami Marlins. Cano went 3-for-4 and also scored three runs. On the season, Cano is now hitting a blistering .412 in 51 at-bats with four home runs […]
Daniel Vogelbach Continues To Struggle
Seattle Mariners first baseman and DH Daniel Vogelbach went 0-for-5 with a strikeout in Monday's loss to the Dodgers. Vogelbach has just five hits on the season in 62 plate appearances and is batting .098 on the season. If Vogelbach is to continue his struggles, he will see his playing time continue to decline as […]
Edwin Encarnacion Finally Gets A Hit
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk on Monday against the Detroit Tigers. Encarnacion has really struggled with his new team, but it was nice to see him get a hit Monday. The slugger has traditionally been a slow starter, but also can turn it on quickly. […]
Shohei Ohtani Out Of Lineup Monday Against Southpaw
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is out of the starting nine Monday against San Francisco and left-hander Tyler Anderson. The move appears to be in an opportunity to get both Justin Upton and Albert Pujols back in the lineup against a southpaw. Ohtani has struggled mightily against left-handed pitching thus far in 2020, […]
DJ LeMahieu, Giancarlo Stanton To Miss Next 2-3 Weeks
New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu (thumb) and outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) are both expected to miss the next two to three weeks due to their respective ailments. LeMahieu, the American League’s batting average leader (.411), is dealing with a similar injury to the one that he experienced during his time in Colorado. Stanton has […]
Jorge Soler Striking Out At Alarming Rate Past Week
Kansas City Royals outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler has always presented a boom or bust fantasy option. But over his past seven games, Soler has struck out in 15 of his 27 at-bats; yet he has still slugged two homers with six hits, four runs scored and four RBI. Making contact is imperative for Soler due […]