Jake Burger Back In The Lineup Thursday

Chicago White Sox third baseman/designated hitter Jake Burger is back in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader with the New York Yankees and right-hander Luis Severino. Burger should be well rested for Thursday's contest as he last saw game action on Sunday when he hit a walk-off grand slam against the Detroit […]

Willie Calhoun Hitting Leadoff Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Willie Calhoun has been moved up to the leadoff spot for Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Lance Lynn. It's the first start of the season out of the leadoff spot for Calhoun who is being moved up in an effort to stretch out […]

June Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Updated Rest-of-Season Outlooks by Nick Mariano

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We are in Week 11, and more than two months of the regular season are in the books. It's time for another rankings check-in. Below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2023 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of June 7, 2023. These rankings are […]

Diamondbacks-Nationals Postponed Thursday

The game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Washington Nationals on Thursday has been postponed due to the poor air quality in the Washington, D.C. area because of the wildfires in Canada. The contest will be made up on Thursday, June 22. Right-hander Merrill Kelly was scheduled to start for Arizona, while right-hander Josiah Gray was […]

Brandon Belt Smashes A Solo Blast Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Brandon Belt was 2-for-4 with a solo homer against the Astros in a 3-2 win on Wednesday. Belt blasted a home run into the second deck off a pitch from Houston's hurler Ronel Blanco. His second hit was a single off Bryan Abreu in the eighth frame. The 35-year-old left-handed […]

Tigers-Phillies Postponed Due To Wildfires

The game between the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia on Wednesday has been postponed due to poor air quality caused by the wildfires in Canada. Right-hander Reese Olson was scheduled to start this one for the Tigers, while right-hander Zach Wheeler was set to get the ball for the Phils. The contest will […]

Yankees-White Sox Postponed

The contest between the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox on Wednesday in the Bronx has been postponed due to poor air quality as a result of wildfires in Canada. Right-hander Lance Lynn was scheduled to start for the White Sox, and he was going to be opposed by Yankees rookie right-hander Randy Vasquez. […]

Nelson Cruz Starting Rehab Assignment

San Diego Padres designated hitter Nelson Cruz (hamstring) is starting his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday. The seven-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger winner has had a Hall of Fame-worthy career, but he's clearly close to the end and is hitting .238 (25-for-105) with four doubles, one triple, only three home […]

Ryan O'Hearn Goes Deep In Loss To Brewers

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn went 2-for-4 with a home run, an RBI and a run scored in the team's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night. It was nice to see O'Hearn clear the fences for the first time since May 20, and it was the 29-year-old's third home […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Aaron Judge, Byron Buxton, Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, Cody Bellinger, more

We're just under 10 weeks into the 2023 MLB season, and as always, the list of key injured players continues to grow. Each slate of games seems to come with a new fantasy baseball asset making injury headlines, so staying up to date on the latest news is key for staying competitive. Let's take a […]

Kerry Carpenter Not Playing The Field Yet On His Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers outfielder/designated hitter Kerry Carpenter (shoulder) has played in seven games with Triple-A Toledo as he rehabs from a sprained right shoulder. However, the slugger has yet to play the field and will need to do so before he can return to action in the big leagues. Still, Carpenter began throwing to bases on […]

Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds: Biggest xwOBA Surprises So Far in 2023 (Week 11)

Welcome to the Week 11 edition of Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds for the 2023 fantasy baseball season! Be sure to also check out all of our Statcast analysis for fantasy baseball, including the weekly series by Connelly Doan about Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds. It's hard to believe we're already 10 weeks into the […]

Teoscar Hernandez Swats A Home Run On Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Teoscar Hernandez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two RBI, and a strikeout in a 4-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Hernandez broke up a 1-1 tie in the top of the sixth inning when he muscled a Brent Honeywell offering over the wall in center field. The […]

Christopher Morel Not In Tuesday's Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Christopher Morel is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest against Tyler Anderson and the Los Angeles Angels. The 23-year-old came on strong this year and is slashing .256/.318/.641 over 22 games, but hasn't recorded a hit since April 26 and is losing playing time. Instead, it will be catcher Miguel Amaya […]

Joc Pederson, Thairo Estrada Back From IL And Starting

The San Francisco Giants activated outfielder Joc Pederson (hand) and infielder Thairo Estrada (wrist) from the injured list on Tuesday, and both players are starting against right-hander Dinelson Lamet and the Colorado Rockies. Pederson is serving as the designated hitter and batting third, while Estrada is at the keystone and hitting in the two-hole. In […]

Jorge Soler Back In Tuesday's Lineup

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler (thumb) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Zack Greinke. Soler is serving as the designated hitter and is batting in the two-hole. The 31-year-old right-handed slugger didn't play on Monday due to a sore thumb, but it wasn't a serious issue […]

Ian Happ Reaches Three Times in Defeat

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks in a 5-0 shutout loss to the San Diego Padres on Monday. Offense was at a premium for the Cubbies on Monday as they had no answers for Blake Snell and company. Happ was the only Cub to reach three times but he […]

Gary Sanchez Goes Deep In Win Over The Cubs

San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk, and a strikeout in a 5-0 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Sanchez took Kyle Hendricks deep with Manny Machado aboard for his third long ball of the season in the bottom of the second inning. The 30-year-old slugger […]

Trevor Story Could Return Earlier Than Expected

The Boston Red Sox are considering having shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) come back from the 60-day injured list before he can play the infield as a designated hitter, according to manager Alex Cora. This doesn't mean it's exactly what the Red Sox will end up doing, but it's notable nonetheless. The 30-year-old middle infielder will […]

Byron Buxton, Carlos Correa Remain Out Against Guardians

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (ribs) and shortstop Carlos Correa (foot) remain out of the lineup on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians. Manager Rocco Baldelli said he's "optimistic" that Buxton and Correa will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays after their off day on Monday. Buxton will miss a third […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates on Aaron Judge, Wander Franco, Cody Bellinger, Joc Pederson

The injury report is filling up with names of some top performers from around Major League Baseball. Undoubtedly, this is a concern for many fantasy managers, who could be without their top producers for the foreseeable future. Let's take a look at injured hitters, including Aaron Judge, Wander Franco, Cody Bellinger, Joc Pederson, and more. […]

Luke Raley Day-To-Day

According to Rays manager Kevin Cash, outfielder/designated hitter Luke Raley (ribs) is day-to-day. The 28-year-old has been dealing with pain in the right side of his abdomen, recently costing him both games of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox. As a result, he underwent an MRI and was diagnosed with a mild intercostal muscle strain. […]

Tyler Stephenson Getting The Day Off On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is getting the day off on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers. This looks to just be a day off for the 26-year-old backstop, who's currently riding a 2-for-19 slump at the dish. Curt Casali is taking over behind the plate, Spencer Steer is covering first, and Jonathan India is serving […]

Kole Calhoun Released By The Yankees

New York Yankees outfielder Kole Calhoun was released on Saturday. Calhoun opted out of his minor-league contract on June 1 and has officially been released on June 3 as the Yankees chose not to add him to their active roster. The veteran 35-year-old should resurface on a new team in the coming days as you […]

Jorge Alfaro Released By The Red Sox

Boston Red Sox catcher Jorge Alfaro has officially been released by the team on Saturday. Alfaro opted out of his minor league contract earlier this week so Boston decided to release him in lieu of promoting him to the big league club. The 29-year-old backstop hit .246 with a .668 OPS over 256 at-bats last […]

Jose Ramirez Goes Hitless In Shutout Loss on Friday

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in a 1-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Friday. The Guardians couldn't get a whole lot going against Bailey Ober and company on Friday. Ramirez had a seven-game hit streak going into this one but that was obviously snapped. Even with the recent […]

Mark Vientos Serving As DH Against Blue Jays

New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos is serving as the club's designated hitter and is batting seventh on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Chris Bassitt. Vientos will be playing in just his 27th major-league game after debuting for the Mets in 2022. In 10 games so far in 2023, Vientos has […]

Nelson Cruz Dealing With Hamstring Injury

San Diego Padres designated hitter Nelson Cruz (hamstring) had some hamstring soreness after running out a grounder in Wednesday's loss to the Miami Marlins. Cruz wasn't in the starting lineup against a left-hander for the series finale on Thursday, and now we know why. But the 42-year-old veteran slugger just hasn't been very good at […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty News and Notes - Surging Power Bats, Early FYPD Rankings, James Outman's Struggles and more

In the dynasty world, news and notes articles take on a whole new meaning. Not only are we discussing short-term value with these players, but we need to look long-term as well. A good dynasty manager is like Crazy Eyes from the movie Mr. Deeds. You have to have one eye on the present and […]

Twins Hopeful Byron Buxton's Injury Is Minor

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (ribs) left Thursday's 7-6 win over the Cleveland Guardians early after a pitch hit him in the ribs. However, manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters post-game that the injury didn't get worse as the night went on, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com, so hopefully, the 29-year-old is okay. Buxton […]