Donovan Solano, Pablo Sandoval Out Of Tuesday’s Lineup

The San Francisco Giants will be without both second baseman Donovan Solano and first baseman/designated hitter Pablo Sandoval for Tuesday’s contest against Houston. Solano is being held back due to abdominal soreness, while Sandoval is dealing with “family concerns.” It’s been a breakout 2020 campaign for Solano, a 32-year-old journeyman who has quickly barreled his […]

Ryan Braun Returns To Lineup Tuesday Batting Fifth

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Ryan Braun is back among the starting nine Tuesday against Minnesota for the first time since July 29, having been sidelined due to a finger infection. The move figures to zap much of the fantasy intrigue for Justin Smoak and Logan Morrison, who now have another bat competing for playing time […]

Edwin Encarnacion Returns To Lineup Tuesday

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (shoulder) has returned to the lineup on Tuesday versus the Tigers. The slugger was sidelined for six games with joint inflammation in left shoulder. Encarnacion had been off to a slow start, but he’s the type of hitter that can get hot in a hurry. Encarnacion should be […]

The Baller Ranks: Top 200 Hitters Weekly Rankings (Week 4)

Last week's full launch of The Baller Ranks was one of the most gratifying things I've done with fantasy baseball, and I want to thank everyone who reached out with support, suggestions, and questions. To that end, I got some questions about why guys moved or didn't. Early in the season, projection systems struggle to […]

Giancarlo Stanton Has Grade 1 Hamstring Strain

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) was diagnosed with a grade 1 hamstring strain on Tuesday. Players typically recover from such strains within a month, putting Stanton’s expected return date in early September given that he was placed on the 10-day IL on August 8. Mike Ford figures to be the primary beneficiary of […]

J.D. Martinez Records Three Hits In Loss

Boston Red Sox designated hitter/outfielder J.D. Martinez hit his first home run of the season in Monday's 8-7 loss against the Rays, as the 32-year-old went 3-for-4 with two runs scored, one RBI and one walk in the contest. Martinez took left-hander Ryan Yarbrough deep in the third inning for his first home run of […]

Yordan Alvarez Homers In Scrimmage Game

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (undisclosed) hit a home run during an intrasquad scrimmage in Corpus Christi on Sunday. This comes just a day after Alvarez ripped two doubles in a contest. The 23-year-old missed all of summer camp and the team's first 15 games for an undisclosed reason, though he seems like he's […]

Jesse Winker Goes Yard Sunday

Cincinnati Reds DH Jesse Winker had a big afternoon in a 9-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Winker went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, two runs, and two RBI. The double and homer were sorely needed for Winker, who came into the game with just one extra-base hit (a double) in 36 […]

Pirates-Cardinals Series Cancelled Due To COVID-19 Concerns

The upcoming series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals that was scheduled for Monday-Wednesday has been officially cancelled as the Cardinals continue to work through the positive COVID-19 tests that have dismantled their 2020 season. Monday’s contest had already been wiped out, but now the whole series will be tabled, making it at […]

Yordan Alvarez Cranks Home Run In Intrasquad Game

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez continues to make his path back toward the big league roster after getting a delayed start to 2020. On Sunday, he mashed a home run during an intrasquad game, just a day after collecting a pair of doubles. Manager Dusty Baker has reiterated that he isn’t sure when Alvarez […]

Latest Cardinals Tests Come Back Negative

The St. Louis Cardinals have been tested recently and they've come back negative, according to Jon Heyman. The team hasn't played since July 29 after a COVID-19 outbreak hit their roster. The league has reportedly postponed their game on Monday against the Pirates, though perhaps there's a chance they can play sometime this coming week.

Giancarlo Stanton Placed on 10-Day Injured List

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. Stanton was injured in Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays after sprinting to second base. This is a rough blow to Stanton owners and the Yankees especially given Stanton's hot start at the plate. On […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates for Week 4

Injuries are commonplace in all sports. Baseball has seen the rate of injury continue to rise over the past few years. In fantasy, if someone is not in the medical field, it is hard to gauge how long a player will be out and whether they need to be replaced in a lineup. Sometimes this […]

Jay Bruce Blast Three-Run Homer Vs Braves

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce went 2-for-4 with a double and a three-run home run in a win vs the Braves Saturday. Bruce has been solid in the early portion of the season with a .300 batting average and a .800 slugging percentage through 23 plate-appearances. He's making great contact as evidenced by his 50-percent […]

Kyle Schwarber Mashing Ball At Elite Rate This Year

Chicago Cubs outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber has little to show for his elite Statcast metrics to begin 2020. Schwarber is hitting just .222 with two home runs and 18 total bases to his credit, despite ranking 9th in the Majors in average exit velocity (94.3 MPH). Clobbering the ball has become Schwarber’s M.O., but the […]

Yordan Alvarez Ropes Two Doubles In Intrasquad Game

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has yet to make his 2020 debut as he works his way back at the team’s alternate training site. While manager Dusty Baker stated that Alvarez’s arrival was not immediate, his bat appears to be rounding into game form as he socked a pair of doubles during an intrasquad […]

Pocket Aces: Week 4 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2020 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis. In this episode he breaks down some of his recommend players to target as fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and adds for Week 4 of the 2020 MLB season. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller […]

Dominic Smith Goes Deep Again

New York Mets outfielder/first baseman Dominic Smith hit his second home run of the Season on Friday in the Mets 4-3 loss to the Marlins. Smith went 1-for-4 in the contest, with a solo home run. Smith is now batting .227/.345/.545 with two home runs and eight RBI in just 22 at-bats. With the road […]

Jake Cronenworth Keeps Living The Dream

San Diego Padres first baseman Jake Cronenworth went 2-for-3 with a solo home run Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. A revelation filling in for ailing Eric Hosmer (stomach), Cronenworth has been brilliant on defense while slashing a spectacular .360/.385/.840 with six extra-base hits in 28 plate appearances. While his counting stats are lacking, the excellent […]

Braves and Phillies Game Postponed Due To Weather

Friday's game between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies has been postponed due to inclement weather. The teams will play a doubleheader on Sunday. Owners in daily lineup formats and DFS players should remove any Braves and Phillies in their lineups.

Khris Davis Gets Start On Friday Against Righty

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis is in the lineup on Friday batting sixth against righty Zack Greinke of Houston. Davis is off to a very slow start on the season, hitting just .185 in 27 at-bats with one home run and four RBI. Davis will need to break out of his slump and put […]

Cubs Vs. Cardinals Game Postponed On Friday

Friday's scheduled game between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals has been postponed due to another positive COVID-19 test. The Cardinals have had their season paused after a bunch of positive tests, but they were cleared to return to play on Friday before a new positive test threw a wrench in those gears. […]

Daniel Vogelbach Crushes First Homer

Seattle Mariners first baseman and DH Daniel Vogelbach went 1-for-4 with a home run in Thursday's loss to the Angels. Vogelbach has only started eight of Seattle's 14 games this season and hasn't made the case for more playing time. Through his 31 plate appearances, Vogelbach only has three hits and one RBI outside of […]

Renato Nunez Homers Twice Thursday, Heating Up

Baltimore Orioles third baseman/designated hitter Renato Nunez had a huge night at the plate in Thursday's 8-7 loss to the Marlins. Nunez went 2-for-4 with two home runs, two RBI, and a strikeout. The 26-year-old showed that he could hit for power and go on batting streaks last season. He could be gearing up for […]

Yordan Alvarez, Jose Urquidy Ramping Up Activities

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez and right-handed pitcher Jose Urquidy are both continuing to make their way back while working at the team’s alternate training facility. Alvarez advanced to taking batting practice Thursday, while Urquidy is pitching off of a mound. Still, manager Dusty Baker indicated that neither was particularly close to joining the […]

Edwin Encarnacion Out Of Lineup Again On Thursday

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (shoulder) will be sidelined for the second straight game on Thursday while he nurses a sore left shoulder. The injury doesn't appear to be anything serious and the team seems optimistic that he'll be back this weekend. Zack Collins is getting the start at designated hitter in place […]

Michael Brantley Rejoins Lineup Thursday After Absence

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is back among the starting nine for Thursday's contest versus the D-backs and right-hander Zac Gallen. Brantley has been dealing with a quad ailment and will return to the lineup as the designated hitter Thursday, a role that he is reprising for the fifth time this season. He has collected […]

Franchy Cordero Battling Minor Wrist Ailment

Kansas City Royals outfielder Franchy Cordero was scratched ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Cubs after injuring his wrist in batting practice. Manager Mike Matheny said his wrist "tightened up" during the pregame, but he doesn't believe there is any structural damage. Cordero is off to a sluggish start with his new team with four […]

Shohei Ohtani To Return As A DH On Thursday

Los Angeles Angels DH and starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (forearm) is expected to return as the team’s primary DH on Thursday. Ohtani probably won’t pitch again in 2020, and his full-time return to the lineup bumps Justin Upton to the bench with Jo Adell claiming a spot in the Los Angeles outfield. Although the effective […]

Shohei Ohtani Still Sidelined On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels dual-threat Shohei Ohtani (forearm) is not in Wednesday's starting lineup versus the Seattle Mariners. Ohtani was recently shut down from pitching for the entire 2020 season, but the team still plans on using him exclusively as a hitting option. The expectation is that the 26-year-old will return to the starting lineup on […]