Rangers-Guardians Postponed Monday

The game between the Texas Rangers and Cleveland Guardians on Monday has been postponed due to inclement weather and has been rescheduled as part of a traditional doubleheader starting at 3:10 pm on Tuesday, June 7. Right-hander Jon Gray was scheduled to start on the mound for the Rangers, while right-hander Cal Quantrill was the […]

Yordan Alvarez Officially Signs Extension

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has officially agreed to an extension with the organization. The 24-year-old signed a six-year $115 million deal that the two sides agreed to last week. The Astros have locked up one of their franchise cornerstone sluggers through the 2028 season. This deal will extended through the rest of the […]

Yordan Alvarez Collects Three Hits

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez continued his hot stretch at the plate during Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. He went 3-for-4 with a home run and a triple during Sunday's win. Alvarez has four home runs and eight RBIs over his last six games. He is tied for second in the majors […]

1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 9

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 9! It’s June already. It’s almost time to make some big decisions about your fantasy teams. If you’re struggling, hopefully some of these additions can help turn your season around. Today, we're back with another edition of our first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups. For […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 9

It is hard to believe that June is already here! We are approaching the part of the season where the weather will warm up, and hopefully, more offense will come. Meanwhile, team's playoff hopes are becoming more clear, while we are starting to get a better idea of what to expect from specific players for […]

Justin Turner At DH On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is at designated hitter on Sunday vs. the New York Mets. Turner was switched to DH because he has a tight hamstring, per manager Dave Roberts. It's not thought to be a serious issue but the team is being cautious, according to beat writer Jack Harris. Eddy Alvarez […]

Corey Dickerson Placed On The Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Corey Dickerson (calf) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain. Dickerson exited Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs early as his calf was bothering him. He didn't appear in the second game either and was placed on the injured list on Sunday. There is […]

C.J. Cron Getting The Day Off On Sunday

Colorado Rockies first baseman/designated hitter C.J. Cron is sitting out on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. The veteran slugger has appeared in every game for Colorado this season so a day off was in order. He's slowed down a bit the last few weeks after his torrid start to the season but he's still slashing […]

J.D. Martinez Resting Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics. Martinez will get a regular day of rest in the series finale after starting seven straight games since May 29. The four-time All-Star slugger has been phenomenal for fantasy managers in 2022, slashing .353/.415/.543 with a […]

Giancarlo Stanton Resting Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is taking the day off on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers. Stanton was activated from the injured list on Saturday and went 1-for-4 with a double, but he'll get a day off in the series finale against Detroit. The 32-year-old has been a must-start this year when on […]

Edwin Rios Going On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts said that outfielder/first baseman Edwin Rios (hamstring) has a right hamstring tear that will send him to the injured list. The good news is that Rios won't need surgery. Eddy Alvarez has been added to the active MLB roster in a corresponding move. It will be a couple of […]

Salvador Perez Serving As Designated Hitter

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (thumb) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup on Friday against Houston Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy because of his thumb injury. Manager Mike Matheny is unsure if Perez will catch at all this weekend. In addition to Perez at DH, first baseman Carlos Santana is on […]

Bryce Harper Back In Lineup Friday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (forearm) is back in the starting lineup on Friday as the designated hitter, and he's batting third against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Chase Silseth. Harper was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday with right forearm soreness, but he'll return to the lineup after Thursday's off day. The 29-year-old slugger needs […]

Yordan Alvarez Agrees To Six-Year Extension With Astros

The Houston Astros and outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez agreed on a six-year, $115 million contract extension on Friday, according to sources familiar with the deal. Alvarez's contract will kick in next season, and it's the biggest deal ever for a DH. He'll make $26 million per year. The 24-year-old Cuban slugger exploded on the scene […]

Phillies Fire Joe Girardi

Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi has been let go by the organization on Friday. The team has decided to move on from Girardi after two-and-a-half seasons. The Phillies have gone 132-141 under Girardi. Obviously not great, but a 22-29 start to the 2022 season was the end of it. Bench coach Rob Thompson will take […]

Matt Carpenter Leading Off For Yanks In Game 1

New York Yankees infielder Matt Carpenter is serving as the designated hitter and is batting leadoff on Thursday in Game 1 of a doubleheader against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani. Carpenter has some sleeper appeal in DFS out of the leadoff spot, but the matchup against Ohtani isn't an ideal one. The 36-year-old veteran […]

Yankees-Angels Postponed Wednesday

The game between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels in the Bronx on Wednesday has been postponed due to the forecast of inclement weather. It will be made up as the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday at 1 pm ET. Left-hander Reid Detmers was scheduled to pitch for the Angels, while […]

Oneil Cruz Diagnosed With Grade 1 Ankle Sprain

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Oneil Cruz has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 ankle sprain. It's a shame as Cruz has been performing well after a slow start. The Pirates have been calling up a lot of their young guys, but for whatever reason have played things slow with their top prospect, Cruz and now […]

Nelson Cruz Out With Ankle Injury Tuesday

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (ankle) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. The veteran was hit in his left ankle by a pitch in Monday's game and the injury forced him to exit the contest. Cruz was riding a 10-game hitting streak prior to Monday's game, but […]

Rockies-Marlins Postponed Tuesday

The game between the Colorado Rockies and Miami Marlins has been postponed on Tuesday due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Right-hander German Marquez was scheduled to start for the Rockies, while right-hander Edward Cabrera was the scheduled starter for the Fish. Expect them both to […]

Miguel Cabrera Back In The Lineup Tuesday

Detroit Tigers first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (back) is back in the starting lineup and will serve as the DH and hit third on Tuesday against Minnesota Twins left-hander Devin Smeltzer in the first game of a doubleheader. Cabrera missed the last two games due to lower-back tightness, but fantasy managers can now return the […]

Miguel Cabrera Still Out Monday

Detroit Tigers first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Minnesota Twins. Cabrera will sit out for the second straight game, but fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day for now. The 39-year-old veteran is hitting a solid .294/.340/.399 on the season with three home runs, […]

Hitter Advanced Metrics Risers and Fallers - FB/LD Exit Velocity for Week 8

In order to get to stats like barrels and hard-hit rate, you have to start with exit velocity. Exit velocity begins to stabilize after 45 batted-ball events. We're going to get more specific in this edition by focusing on exit velocity for fly balls and line drives because that's where power is found. You could […]

Eloy Jimenez Getting Several Days Off After Hamstring Tweak

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) felt a "tug" in his hamstring while taking a swing during his rehab assignment on Saturday, according to manager Tony La Russa. The team is taking the tweak as a sign that Jimenez's leg isn't 100% healthy yet, per La Russa, and he will get a few days […]

Connor Joe Getting The Day Off

Colorado Rockies outfielder and designated hitter Connor Joe is not in the lineup on Sunday against the Washington Nationals. This appears to be a routine day off for the 29-year-old. Charlie Blackmon is occupying the DH spot and batting leadoff while Randal Grichuk is manning right field and hitting sixth against Nationals starter Josiah Gray. […]

Yordan Alvarez Snaps On-Base Streak

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez's seven-game on-base streak came to an end against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. He went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Seattle shut out Houston, 6-0. Alvarez's overall offensive production has decreased this season, as evidenced by his .247/.351/.534 slash line. However, his power in 2022 has increased. In fact, his […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 8

I don't know about you, but I'm in awe of some of the games that have taken place this week. With a weekend full of tight matchups (I'm looking at you, Yankees and Rays), as well as a full slate of action on Memorial Day, more exciting times are ahead for the game of baseball! […]

Luke Voit Singles, Scores A Run On Saturday

San Diego Padres first baseman Luke Voit drew two walks along with a single, but the Padres couldn't come back from a two-run deficit on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Since Voit hit two homers against Atlanta Braves on May 11, many folks hoped he would display the power he showed in New York. Unfortunately, […]

Shohei Ohtani Returns Saturday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani will return to the lineup tonight, batting second and in the DH spot against the Toronto Blue Jays. The two-way sensation was removed from Thursday's game with back stiffness and sat out Friday's game but is ready to return Saturday. Ohtani has picked it up a bit […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 7

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball, almost as much as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]