Yasmani Grandal Dealing With A Back Issue

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (back) is dealing with a minor back issue, per manager Pedro Grifol. Grifol described it as a "quick spasm" that occurred about a week ago. The veteran catcher has been playing through the issue, which is nice to see, but it's unclear how it's affecting his play. The White […]

Top Hitter Streamers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts For Week 7

Hey, RotoBallers! It's that time of the week again to check on the waiver wire. We have reached the 1/5th mark of the season, and there are still a little under 130 games left to play. The standings haven't endured any significant changes since last week, other than the recent outbreak of the Dodgers (7-3 […]

Austin Riley Doubles On Saturday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Riley got things going for the Braves, who were facing a one-run deficit in the bottom of the eighth inning. He doubled off of Bryan Baker for his only hit of the […]

Matt Olson Reaches Twice In Victory

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-3 with a single, a run scored, and a walk in a 5-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Olson singled off Kyle Bradish in the bottom of the fourth inning and scored on an Eddie Rosario base knock in the same inning. He also drew a […]

Pete Alonso Knocks In A Run In Defeat

New York Mets first baseman/designated hitter Pete Alonso went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a walk in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Alonso drove in one of the Mets' two runs in the bottom of the first with an RBI groundout. New York didn't have much of an answer for Austin Gomber, as […]

Jeff McNeil Taking A Seat On Saturday

New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil is getting the day off on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies. McNeil is just getting a maintenance day but should be available as a pinch hitter if needed. He's slashing a solid .278/.390/.400 with two home runs, 10 RBI, and a couple of stolen bases over 115 at-bats so […]

Willson Contreras Starting At Designated Hitter

St. Louis Cardinals catcher/designated hitter Willson Contreras (ankle) is serving as the team's designated hitter on Saturday and batting third against the Detroit Tigers. The veteran backstop hurt his ankle in Friday's series opener against Detroit but he's healthy enough to take at-bats on Saturday, which is a good sign. Andrew Knizner is batting ninth […]

Michael Brantley Might Return Early Next Week

According to Houston Astros skipper Dusty Baker, outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) might return early next week for the series with the Los Angeles Angels. The 35-year-old underwent shoulder surgery in August and recently began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sugar Land. Although Brantley is not the player he once was, he still has something to […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty News and Notes: Rookie Arms, Cincinnati Prospect Bats, 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 […]

Darick Hall To Start Swinging Soon

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman/designated hitter Darick Hall (thumb) is expected to start swinging next week, according to MLB.com. The 27-year-old has been playing catch and continues to work his way back from a torn ligament in his thumb he sustained on April 5. Original reports had Hall out for two months, and nothing seems to […]

Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds: Using Average Exit Velocity to Predict Regression (Week 6)

Welcome to the second 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. We're still early enough into the 2023 MLB regular season that […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Bryce Harper, Adolis Garcia, Logan Allen, more

Welcome back RotoBallers! Week 6 has arrived, and April is in the record books as we turn the calendar toward May. 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 May 3, 2023. These rankings are being […]

Andy Ibanez Bashes Three Hits

Andy Ibanez, designated hitter for the Detroit Tigers, had a standout outing in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the New York Mets, bashing three hits. Despite appearing in both games, Ibanez found his rhythm during the night contest, driving in two runs and scoring one in the Tigers' 8-1 victory. Overall, he has […]

Franmil Reyes Sent To Minors

The Kansas City Royals optioned outfielder Franmil Reyes to Triple-A Omaha before Tuesday's game. The move came after Reyes started to see a drop in playing time because of his struggles at the plate. The 27-year-old right-handed slugger struck out 36.9 percent of the time and had a .186/.231/.288 slash line with just two home […]

Miguel Cabrera Out With Illness Wednesday

Detroit Tigers designated hitter/first baseman Miguel Cabrera (illness) is out of the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader against the New York Mets on Wednesday due to an illness. It remains to be seen if the 40-year-old veteran slugger will return for the second game of the twin bill, but it's probably unlikely. […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Aaron Judge, Ronald Acuña Jr., Jose Altuve, Salvador Perez, Julio Rodriguez

More than a month of the 2023 MLB season is in the books, but baseball season is a marathon, so there will be plenty of more injuries for fantasy managers to navigate moving forward. Keeping up to date with the latest injury news is always paramount for fantasy success -- and this week's list has […]

Bryce Harper In Tuesday's Lineup At Designated Hitter

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Bryce Harper is making his season debut on Tuesday against Julio Urias and the Los Angeles Dodgers, batting third and acting as the designated hitter. The two-time MVP has been out of action all year after undergoing Tommy John surgery during the offseason. In 2022, Harper slashed .286/.364/.514 with 18 homers, […]

Xander Bogaerts Missing From Tuesday's Lineup

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with right-hander Graham Ashcraft and the Cincinnati Reds, according to MLB.com. The 30-year-old has yet to sit the bench this season and is slashing .304/.392/.500 with six home runs, 22 runs, 13 RBI, and one stolen base across 30 games. […]

Shohei Ohtani Resting On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is getting a rest day on Tuesday. The left-handed slugger will sit out of Tuesday's contest against the St. Louis Cardinals. It's the first rest day for Ohtani since April 12, so a much deserved day off for the superstar slugger. So far this season, Ohtani is slashing […]

Chris Taylor Absent From Monday's Starting Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Chris Taylor isn't in Monday's starting lineup against the Phillies and right-hander Taijuan Walker. Taylor knocked an RBI double while adding a single, a run scored, and a stolen base Sunday against the Phillies but will get a breather to start Monday's contest. Michael Busch gets the start at second […]

Michael Busch Returns To Starting Lineup Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Michael Busch is back in Monday's starting lineup and hitting ninth against Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Taijuan Walker. It's Busch's first appearance since April 27 while he starts at second base for the first time in the big leagues. The 25-year-old is just 1-for-10 with a walk in the big leagues to […]

George Springer Scratched From Starting Lineup Monday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer has been scratched from Monday's starting lineup with what the team is calling a viral illness. Cavan Biggio will man right field in his absence while Whit Merrifield takes over at second base. It's a tough loss for the Blue Jays as they kick off a four-game set against […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for J.D. Martinez, Corbin Carroll, Jacob deGrom, Aaron Judge, Julio Rodriguez

The month of April is over, but as usual, several teams around Major League Baseball are dealing with injuries. While some clubs (and fantasy managers) could be without their top performers for a while, other players are nearing a return. Let's take a look at the latest updates surrounding J.D. Martinez, Corbin Carroll, Jacob deGrom, […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 6

Hey, RotoBallers! Another exhilarating week of baseball is in the books! Balls are flying, and Drew Maggi finally gets the call. Baseball is moving to Mexico City, and Nick Castellanos is the biggest jokester in the game. Now that we've covered the fluff topics, it's time to take a sneak peek at Week 6, running […]

Garrett Cooper Leaves Early With Stomach Illness

Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper exited Sunday's contest against the Chicago Cubs early with a stomach illness, per the team. The 32-year-old was 1-for-2 with a single before leaving the game. The team should provide an update following Sunday's game but it doesn't sound too serious. He should be good to go on Tuesday […]

Braves-Mets Postponed Sunday

The game between the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets on Sunday has been postponed due to inclement weather in the area. The contest will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Monday, May 1. Right-hander Spencer Strider was scheduled to start for the Braves, while right-hander Tylor Megill was going to […]

Yordan Alvarez Back In The Lineup On Saturday

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (neck) is back in the lineup on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 25-year-old masher has missed the last four games with neck discomfort but he's back out there as the designated hitter, batting third. It's an encouraging sign that the team felt comfortable enough to insert him back […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty News and Notes: Juan Soto, Wander Franco, Cleveland Arms, 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 […]

Dodgers Place J.D. Martinez On Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed designated hitter J.D. Martinez (back) on the 15-day injured list on Friday with lower-back tightness. The move is retroactive to April 25. The good news for the Dodgers is that they also got back catcher Will Smith (concussion) and infielder Max Muncy (paternity list) for the start of the weekend […]

J.D. Martinez Remains Out On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The veteran slugger will miss his fourth game in a row due to a lingering back issue. Martinez told reporters on Friday that his back is getting better and he plans to hit in […]