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J.P. Crawford Placed On Injured List With Ankle Sprain
The Seattle Mariners have placed short stop J.P. Crawford on the injured list due to an ankle sprain. Crawford had played just 17 games in 2019 and was hitting significantly better in this small sample size (.279/.343/.426) compared to his 72 games with the Phillies over the past two seasons (.214/.333/.358). Dylan Moore will be... Read More
Mike Yastrzemski To Bat Second For Giants
Rookie left fielder Mike Yastrzemski will bat second for the San Francisco Giants tonight against the Marlins. The 28-year-old had a three-hit performance for the Giants in their series finale against the Diamondbacks on Sunday, which has prompted Bruce Bochy to move him up to the two-hole for Tuesday's game. He had 12 home runs... Read More
Max Kepler Wins AL Player Of The Week
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler has taken home American League Player of the Week honors for the week of May 20th-to-May 26th. Kepler capped off the week with three home runs and 10 RBI, while carrying a slash line of .571/.600/1.190. This is the second time in his career that he has received this award,... Read More
Nolan Arenado Wins NL Player Of The Week
Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado has been named as the National League Player of the Week for the week of May 20th-to-May 26th. Arenado had a .538 batting average (14-for-26) with four home runs and nine RBI. He had a jaw-dropping 1.632 OPS for the week, as he led the offensive charge for the... Read More
Joey Votto To Sit Again For Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Reds will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates tonight, but will be without first baseman Joey Votto. He also sat out the second game of the doubleheader between the Pirates and Reds yesterday. Votto started off the season with a terrible .208 batting average in the first 44 games, but has a .444 average... Read More
Wilmer Font Slated To Start For Mets
Originally, the New York Mets were going to deploy Drew Gagnon as their opener for tonight's game, but now they have turned to Wilmer Font to take the ball first. Font has made two starts this season for the Mets, in which he went four innings (60 pitches) against the Padres and 2 1/3 innings... Read More
White Sox Activate Eloy Jimenez
The Chicago White Sox have activated outfielder Eloy Jimenez prior to their series opener against the Houston Astros. Jimenez had suffered a right ankle sprain on April 26th and has been on the injured list since April 28th. He made five rehab appearances with Triple-A Charlotte and he was 7-for-22 (.318 average) with a home... Read More
Braves Trade Arodys Vizcaino, Jesse Biddle To Mariners For Anthony Swarzak
The Atlanta Braves have traded right-handed relief pitcher Arodys Vizcaino and left-handed relief pitcher Jesse Biddle to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for right-handed relief pitcher Anthony Swarzak. Vizcaino is out for the season with a labrum injury and will be a free agent following the season. Biddle had made 15 appearances for the Braves... Read More
Ryan Burr Set To Open For White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are having right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Burr start things off on the mound against the Houston Astros. The opener is scheduled to pitch one or two innings, dependent on his pitch count after the first inning. This is the first time Burr is opening a game, but he has made 22... Read More
Cardinals Officially Place Luke Gregerson On Waivers
The St. Louis Cardinals have officially placed right-handed relief pitcher Luke Gregerson on waivers. The 35-year-old had pitched in six games for the Cardinals this season, in which he was lit up for a 7.94 ERA and gave up 11 hits and five runs in just 5 2/3 innings of work. His Cardinals career comes... Read More
Giants' Shaun Anderson To Make Big League Debut Wednesday
The San Francisco Giants are calling up starting pitcher Shaun Anderson to make his Major League debut on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 24-year-old has made seven starts for Triple-A Sacramento this year and has posted a 2-1 record with a 4.11 ERA. Across 58 appearances in the minor leagues, he's 19-14 with... Read More
Trea Turner Set To Begin Rehab Assignment
Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner, who has only played four games this season, is set to begin a rehabilitation assignment tonight with Single-A Potomac. Turner broke his right index finger while attempting to lay down a bunt against the Philadelphia Phillies six weeks ago. Turner was a first-round pick in the majority of redraft leagues... Read More
Rays' Brent Honeywell To Be Re-Evaluated
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Brent Honeywell, who has been sidelined since undergoing Tommy John surgery in February of 2018, is dealing with a setback from the procedure. On Monday, Honeywell was seen by Dr. James Andrews, who confirmed that there was irritation of a nerve in his pitching arm. He is set to be re-evaluated... Read More
Gio Gonzalez Spins Gem In Chicago
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez delivered yet another great start, this time against their NL Central rival in the Chicago Cubs. Gonzalez fell just shy of a quality start, as he finished with 5 2/3 innings pitched, two hits allowed and three walks issued, all while keeping the Cubs off of the scoreboard. Gonzalez... Read More
RotoBaller NBA Recap: Nikola Jokic Carries Nuggets
Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. The Lakers, who are still without LeBron James, were upset at home by the Cleveland Cavaliers, which lowered the Lakers record to 3-7 with James sidelined. The Lakers have fallen all the... Read More
RotoBaller NBA Recap: Karl-Anthony Towns Does it All
Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. The Lakers implied their will and managed to avenge their defeat to the Kings earlier in the week with a 121-114 win yesterday. Brandon Ingram put together a solid performance for Los... Read More
RotoBaller NBA Recap: Curry Clutch for Warriors
Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. We had a busy Sunday slate with 11 games taking place, as no games will be played tonight on Christmas Eve. Although the Dallas Mavericks lost in overtime to the Portland Trail... Read More
RotoBaller NBA Recap: Giannis Doing Giannis Things
Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. We had four contests on the Sunday slate with the Pelicans beating the Pistons 116-108, the Bucks upending the Raptors 104-99, the Spurs defeating the Jazz 110-97 and the Hornets stinging the... Read More
RotoBaller NBA Recap: Anthony Davis Haunts Charlotte
Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. We had six games on the dock yesterday with 10 of the 12 teams in action putting up at least 100 points, so there was no shortage of fantasy impact made on... Read More
RotoBaller NBA Recap: Vintage D-Wade
Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. It was another great day of NBA action with eight games on the slate for Sunday's action with five of those games being settled by five points or less. The Knicks defeated... Read More
RotoBaller NBA Recap: LeBron James is on Another Level
Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. The Warriors have come back down to Earth and look like a team that has to play the Monstars on a daily basis now, as they lost their third straight on their... Read More
RotoBaller NBA Recap: Kyle Lowry Pacing League in Assists
Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. The Timberwolves dropped to 4-and-6, including 0-and-5 on the road, following a 111-to-81 loss to the Blazers, despite Karl-Anthony Towns' 23 point performance. Suns guard Devin Booker led the way with 25... Read More
RotoBaller NBA Recap: Klay Thompson is Other Worldly
Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. We were in for a treat in the Warriors and Bulls game last night, in which Klay Thompson was other worldly as he knocked down 14 three-pointers in only 27 minutes. Thompson finished... Read More
RotoBaller NBA Recap: Curry Continues Hot-Shooting Start
Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry continue to play at MVP-type levels, as the two combined for a nice 69 points in the Warriors win over the Brooklyn Nets. Durant added eight rebounds... Read More
RotoBaller NBA Recap: Zach Lavine Explodes for Big Night
Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. It was a busy night in the NBA on Monday with nine games on the slate, which included some eye-opening performances across the league. DeAndre Jordan had a big game for the... Read More
RotoBaller NBA Recap: James Harden Shines in Point Guard Role
Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight three fantasy basketball takeaways from last night's slate of NBA games. Russell Westbrook made his season debut for the Oklahoma City Thunder, as he missed the first two games of the season (both losses) with knee inflammation, but the Thunder were still unable... Read More
Braves Closer Arodys Vizcaino Will Return Sunday
Atlanta Braves closer Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) is slated to return from the disabled list on Sunday, when he is first eligible to return from his injury. Vizcaino is 15-for-17 on save opportunities this season and is carrying a 1.82 ERA. As long as the young Braves are competitive, Vizcaino is a must-start relief pitcher.
Clayton Kershaw Will Start Against Cubs Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw will return to the mound on Thursday when the team takes on the Chicago Cubs. He was 1-4 with a 2.76 ERA before his injury, and when he is healthy he remains among the league's elite pitchers. It'll be his second start since returning from the disabled list over the weekend.... Read More
Walker Buehler Slated For Bullpen Session Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (ribs) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and is set for another bullpen session on Thursday. If all checks out well on Thursday, Buehler will likely need to make a rehab appearance in the minors before returning to the Dodgers rotation. Before the injury, Buehler was experiencing success... Read More
Brandon Morrow Expects to Come Off DL Wednesday
Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (back) expects to come off of the disabled list on Wednesday. Morrow threw a bullpen session on Monday and should be good to go without a minor league rehabilitation assignment. Morrow has already notched a career-high 16 saves this season and should pick up right where he left off for the... Read More
