Dellin Betances Has Successful Throwing Session

New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) said it was "a good first day" while making 25 tosses on flat ground at 60 feet on Monday. He had a cortisone injection on April 13 after a bone spur surfaced in his right shoulder. Betances will play catch every other day as he ramps back […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 5/7/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

As baseball moves closer and closer to the three true outcomes (home runs, walks and strikeouts) the strikeout numbers can be alarming. At this point in the 2019 season, pitchers are averaging 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings, very close to one per inning. By comparison, 20 years ago, in 1999, that number was 6.5 strikeouts […]

Giovanny Urshela Continues To Prove Worth

Even after New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar's return from the injured list, Giovanny Urshela doesn't seem to be ready to leave the Yankees. Aside from his significantly superior glove work on defense, the Colombian native has been hitting quite effectively, making him quite the difficult player to dispose of. The 27-year-old drove in New […]

Thairo Estrada Drills First Career Home Run

One of the more feel-good stories of this 2019 New York Yankees club, utility man Thairo Estrada, had a milestone moment Monday night. Taking on the Seattle Mariners, the 23-year-old drilled his first career home run, a two-run shot in the second that put his club up five runs. Estrada made his Yankees debut late […]

CC Sabathia Records Second Victory Monday

New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia received run support early and often Monday night in the Bronx as he picked up his second victory of the season. Taking on the Seattle Mariners, his offense scored seven runs in the first three innings, providing him a comfortable lead. Sabathia would go five innings, allowing three […]

xBA-BA Leaders - Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds (Week 6)

This week, we're going back to the basics to look at batting average. Of course, with Statcast we are able to dig deeper than that and look at how hitters are either underperforming or overperforming by comparing their averages to expected stats, or xBA in this case. Expected stats for an all-encompassing stat like average […]

Jonathan Loaisiga To Enter Rotation

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga will enter the starting rotation in place of James Paxton (knee), according to general manager Brian Cashman. The team's No. 2 prospect and No. 62 overall, per MLB Pipeline, will start on Wednesday against the Mariners. He could make multiple starts with Paxton on the shelf. The matchup […]

Didi Gregorius To Conclude Throwing Program

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) will conclude his throwing program this week and the organization has targeted May 20 for the veteran to begin playing in extended spring training games in Florida. There is still no word on when he'll be able to play in minor-league rehab games, or when he'll be back […]

Dellin Betances Will Begin Throwing On Monday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) will resume throwing on Monday and the team is "hopeful" he will be able to return in June, manager Aaron Boone said on Sunday. Betances is an important part of the bullpen for the Yankees, posting a 4-6 record, four saves and 20 holds with a 2.70 […]

Luis Severino Out Until At Least The All-Star Break

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder), who is dealing with a strained latissimus muscle, will not be back "until after the All-Star break," general manager Brian Cashman said in a satellite radio interview on Sunday. He was diagnosed with a Grade 2 lat strain four weeks ago. It's a disappointment for fantasy owners, […]

Aaron Hicks Might Be Activated Within A Week

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment at Class A Tampa this week, and he might come back from the 10-day disabled list as soon as next weekend, general manager Brian Cashman said on MLB Radio Network on Sunday. Hicks has been doing rehab work at extended […]

James Paxton Might Miss Up To Three Weeks

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (knee) might be sidelined as many as three weeks, general manager Brian Cashman said on MLB Network Radio on Sunday. Cashman said it is a "three-week-at-max situation." Paxton posted a 3-2 record and 3.11 ERA in his first seven starts before exiting on Saturday. "He had experienced this […]

Clint Frazier To Be Activated On Monday

The New York Yankees will activate OF Clint Frazier (ankle) from the 10-day injured list on Monday. The team optioned relief pitcher Stephen Tarpley to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday to make room on the 25-man roster. Tarpley could use a little more seasoning in the minors, as he has an abysmal 10.38 ERA and 2.54 […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6

It is now May, so you may now panic. Kidding. There's still a lot of season left to be played. But things are starting to take shape, and if that shape isn't to your liking, perhaps it's time to call in some reinforcements from the waiver wire. That's precisely what this column is designed to […]

The Waiver Wire Watch List: Week 6

As important as it is to be active on the waiver wire, snagging that next hot bat or pitcher on a roll before anyone else can, let's be honest--there are only so many roster spots. That's why your watch list is just as important as your waiver wire activity, and perhaps even more so. Throughout […]

Today and Tomorrow's Starting Pitcher Rankings (5/4, 5/5)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of the projected starting pitchers for today (Saturday, May 4th) and tomorrow (Sunday, May 5th). The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit and DFS lineup decisions. In […]

DJ LeMahieu Returns to the Lineup on Saturday

New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu (knee) will return to the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. LeMahieu has been out of the lineup since Monday after fouling a ball off his knee during Sunday's contest. LeMahieu will bat first and play second base versus righty Jake Odorizzi. He'll be a […]

Miguel Andujar Activated Off Injured List

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar (shoulder) has been activated off the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Andujar suffered a small tear in his labrum shortly after Opening Day. The Yankees will have Andujar mostly serve as the designated hitter in order to protect his shoulder. However, Andujar will play third base and bat […]

James Paxton is Placed on Injured List

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (knee) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Paxton left after just three innings during Friday's start due to left knee inflammation. The Yankees will have Paxton undergo an MRI, so a better idea about his timetable will be known later. Righty Jake Barrett has been recalled […]

Jonathan Holder Earns Win In Relief

After New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton exited following just three innings with a knee injury, the Yankees went to Jonathan Holder out of the bullpen Friday night at Yankee Stadium. The 25-year-old's season thus far can be split in half in terms of productivity. While he allowed at least one run in six of […]

Yankees Hopeful James Paxton's Injury Isn't Serious

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that starting pitcher James Paxton's knee has been "nagging" him in his previous starts, but it became more of a problem on Friday when he was pulled from the game. Boone is "hopeful that it's just some soreness," but the club will find out after he undergoes an […]

Gary Sanchez Smacks A Pair Of Home Runs Friday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez recorded three hits Friday night in the Bronx, but two of them effectively put the game away. The 26-year-old went for two home runs against the Minnesota Twins, both bombs that measured over 400 feet. Sanchez has recently returned from injury and is looking much more like his former […]

Giancarlo Stanton To Ramp Up Activities Monday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that the next two days will be "fairly light" for outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (biceps, shoulder), and the team hopes he can ramp up his activities on Monday. Stanton should be able to return sometime this month, but there remains no firm timetable for his return. The elite power […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 5/4/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

Saturday brings a full slate of Major League Baseball games, which means plenty of opportunities to find an edge on the props. It’s worth noting, too, that Saturday’s schedule features a lot of pitchers from the back end of their respective rotations. Patrick Corbin and Jake Arrieta make up one premier pitching match-up in the […]

James Paxton Leaves Early Friday, Needs MRI

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (knee) left his start after just three innings on Friday with left knee soreness, and he'll undergo an MRI exam on Saturday. The left-hander threw 64 pitches (32 strikes) in the outing and allowed only an unearned run despite loading the bases with one out in the second […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for 2019 Redraft Leagues (Week 5)

Well, this list has changed quite a bit since the start of the year, and the pace of promotions to the Majors has picked up in recent weeks. The consistent No. 1 player in the rankings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., has now ascended to The Show. And over the past week, three other players have joined […]

DJ LeMahieu Remains Out on Friday

New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu (knee) remains sidelined for Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins. LeMahieu has been battling some inflammation in his knee, but the Yankees were hopeful he'd be able to play on Friday. Instead, Tyler Wade will draw the start at second base and bat ninth versus righty Kyle Gibson.

Miguel Andujar is Expected to be Activated Saturday

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The Yankees plan to move Andujar to the designated hitter spot and leave Giovanny Urshela at third base. It's unclear whether or not Andujar will return to third base this season, but he should be […]

Didi Gregorius is Still A Few Weeks Away

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) is still a few weeks away from beginning a rehab assignment, according to manager Aaron Boone. Gregorius is still rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, so the Yankees won't rush him back. It sounds like Gregorius won't be back until around the All-Star break.

Troy Tulowitzki is Likely Out A Week

New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) will likely be shut down at least a week after suffering a mild strain in his calf, according to manager Aaron Boone. Tulowitzki suffered a setback during his rehab assignment this week. It sounds like Yankees fans are going to have to wait about two weeks before they […]