RADIO
About Denis Vondrus
Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors, Blue Jays fan.
Fantasy Hockey (NHL), Basketball (NBA), Baseball (MLB) coverage for RotoBaller since 2019.
Follow
Denis Vondrus has written 979 articles so far, you can find them below.
Ryan Weber Likely To Start on Thursday
Boston Red Sox pitcher Ryan Weber is the likely candidate to start Thursday's series finale against the Royals, with reliever Mike Shawaryn to follow in a long relief role. Red Sox manager Alex Cora mentioned that it will not be an opener situation. Weber has recorded an ERA of 4.50 to go along with 13... Read More
Jordan Lyles Plays Catch on Wednesday
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jordan Lyles (hamstring) played catch on Wednesday morning following Tuesday's early exit against the Reds. Lyles was removed from Tuesday's start after the fourth inning due to left hamstring discomfort. The 28-year-old has recorded a 5-2 record along with a 3.09 ERA and 56 strikeouts through 55 1/3 innings, making him... Read More
Aaron Hicks Will Rest on Wednesday
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (rest) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres. The 29-year-old missed the start of the year with a back injury, and since his season debut on May 15, Hicks has only managed nine hits and one home run in 43 at-bats, to go... Read More
Joey Votto Remains Out on Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates as he's dealing with tightness in his hamstring. Votto was in a slump to begin the season, but over the past two weeks the 35-year-old has compiled a .348 batting average to go along with 16... Read More
Gary Sanchez Out of the Lineup on Wednesday
New York Yankees Gary Sanchez (rest) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres. The 26-year-old is enjoying a nice bounce back season in 2019 with 17 home runs, 33 RBI, 23 runs scored and a slash line of .264/.335/.657 through 37 games played. Austin Romine is behind the plate... Read More
Joey Gallo Out of the Lineup on Wednesday
Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo (wrist) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Gallo exited Tuesday's contest in the seventh inning with a sore wrist. Rangers manager Chris Woodward commented after the game and said he thinks Gallo 'will be fine'. The 25-year-old will take a seat with left-hander Wade... Read More
Mike Trout Battling Sore Foot
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (sore foot) said his right foot is sore but not broken, following Tuesday's 6-4 win against the Athletics. The 27-year-old went 0-for-3 with two walks and one run scored in the contest, bringing his batting average down to .276 on the season. Trout fouled a ball off his foot... Read More
James Paxton Activated From Injured List
New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (knee soreness) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, as relief pitcher Joe Harvey has been sent to Triple-A as a corresponding move. Paxton will make this afternoon’s start in the series finale against the Padres, and will have a limit of 75-80 pitches according... Read More
Maikel Franco Will Rest on Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco (rest) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs. The 26-year-old has spent most of the season near the bottom of the Phillies batting order, with seven home runs, 28 RBI and a .224 batting average. Sean Rodriguez will play third base and bat eight... Read More
Phillies Option Cole Irvin to Triple-A
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Irvin has been optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, with Drew Anderson recalled as the corresponding move. The 25-year-old went 2-1 with a 5.60 ERA over 17 2/3 innings, while striking out 13 batters. Irvin was roughed up by the Cubs in Wednesday's start, where he surrendered seven earned runs over 4... Read More
Daniel Murphy Will Rest on Thursday
Colorado Rockies infielder Daniel Murphy (rest) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 34-year-old has struggled to start the 2019 season, as he is slashing .190/.253/.380 with three home runs and 17 RBI through 24 games. Ryan McMahon will play first base and bat sixth against Pirates right-hander Jordan... Read More
Robinson Cano, Jeff McNeil Land on 10-Day Injured List
New York Mets infielder Robinson Cano (left quad strain) and infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil (left hamstring tightness) have been placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday. Luis Guillorme and Ryan O’Rourke have been recalled from Syracuse. Cano got off to a slow start in his first season with the Mets, totalling 3 home runs and... Read More
Clayton Richard Activated From Injured List
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Clayton Richard will make his season debut on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. Richard will be limited to 50-60 pitches, with long man Sam Gaviglio likely to follow in relief. Jimmy Cordero has been sent to Triple-A Buffalo as a corresponding move. The 35-year-old finished 2018 with an ERA... Read More
Gleyber Torres Will Rest on Thursday
New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (rest) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The 22-year-old has absolutely dominated the Orioles this season, as 10 of his 12 home runs in 2019 have come against Baltimore, along with a .465 batting average through 49 plate appearances. Thairo Estrada will play... Read More
Gary Sanchez Out of the Lineup on Thursday
New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (rest) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. It's a routine day of rest for the 26-year-old, who is off to a great start in 2019 with 15 home runs, 31 RBI, a .270 batting average and an OPS of 1.018. Austin Romine will... Read More
Aaron Sanchez Posts Quality Start on Wednesday
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez turned in a quality start on Wednesday, as he went six innings and allowed four hits and two earned runs in a 6-5 loss to the Red Sox. Sanchez had to depart his previous start with a blister issue, but there were no signs of any lingering effects... Read More
Yusei Kikuchi Will Make a Normal Start on Saturday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi will make a normal start in his next outing Saturday in Oakland over the weekend, according to manager Scott Servais. Kikuchi's next abbreviated one-inning outing will likely come sometime in his next 3-4 outings, as the Mariners are following a pitching plan to limit Kikuchi's initial workload as he... Read More
Carlos Gonzalez Designated For Assignment
Cleveland Indians outfielder Carlos Gonzalez has been designated for assignment on Wednesday, opening a roster spot for catcher Eric Haase on the 25-man roster. Gonzalez hit two home runs and drove in 7 RBI to go along with a .210 batting average through 117 plate appearances with the Indians. The 33-year-old also struck out 33... Read More
Domingo Santana is Out of the Lineup
Seattle Mariners outfielder Domingo Santana (rest) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Santana will sit against Rangers right-hander Jesse Chavez, who will serve as the opener. Jay Bruce will start in left field and bat fifth. The 26-year-old got off to a great start in his first season with... Read More
Yadier Molina is Out of the Lineup on Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Molina will sit against Royals right-hander Brad Keller in the first game of today's double header, as Matt Wieters will start at catcher and bat eight. The 36-year-old remains one of the quality backstops in fantasy... Read More
Joey Gallo is Out of the Lineup on Wednesday
Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo (rest) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Gallo will sit against Mariners left-hander Marco Gonzales, as Danny Santana will play center field and bat second. The 25-year-old is off to a monster start at the plate in 2019 and should be started in all... Read More
Christian Yelich Out Again on Wednesday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The 27-year-old was scratched yesterday with back spasms and wasn't expected to be in the lineup for today's matinee after a quick turnaround. Yelich is considered day-to-day and it should not be too long until the reigning... Read More
Aaron Sanchez Exits Early on Friday
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (finger) was removed after the third inning in Friday's game against the White Sox with a right middle finger blister. Sanchez has a history of blister issues, as he was limited to 36 innings in 2017 and 105 innings this past season. With the Blue Jays recently sending... Read More
Trea Turner Could Be Activated Friday
Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (finger) could be activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The 25-year-old landed on the IL back on April 2, where he suffered a broken right index finger on a bunt attempt. Turner began a rehab assignment with the Class A Potomac Nationals on Tuesday, and played 9 innings... Read More
Steven Matz Throws 45-Pitch Bullpen Session
New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (forearm) threw a 45-pitch bullpen session yesterday and felt good afterwards. Matz continues to recover from a nerve issue in his left forearm that sent him to the injured list, retroactive to May 5. The 27-year-old posted a 3.86 ERA through seven starts in 2019, while striking out... Read More
Brendan Rodgers Called Up By Rockies
The Colorado Rockies will call up top prospect Brendan Rodgers to the big leagues on Friday. The 22-year-old was enjoying a productive season at Triple-A Albuquerque, slashing .356/.421/.644 to go along with nine home runs and 21 RBI. With shortstop Trevor Story leaving Wednesday's game after a collision, Rodgers, MLB's No. 10 prospect, could see... Read More
Lorenzo Cain Will Rest on Thursday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (rest) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies. It's a routine day of rest for the 33-year-old, who has been hitting very well over the past week with a .345 batting average. Cain is still a productive fantasy option at the top of the Brewers batting... Read More
Pete Alonso Will Rest on Thursday
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (rest) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals. The 24-year-old has slowed down in May, batting just .196 with three home runs and six RBI. Alonso remains a valuable fantasy option despite cooling off after a fantastic start to his MLB career. Dominic Smith... Read More
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Blasts Two Home Runs
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 3-for-4 with his first two career home runs, along with 4 RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Tuesday's 7-3 win against the Giants. The 20-year-old got things started in the first inning with a solo shot to straight-away center field, and added another 3... Read More
Travis Shaw Likely Heading to the Injured List
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Travis Shaw (wrist) is likely heading to the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a wrist injury. It has been a very slow start to the 2019 season for the 29-year-old, who is batting just .163 with four home runs and 50 strikeouts through 135 at-bats. Top prospect Keston Hiura has been... Read More
