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How players are using uniform numbers to break MLB’s unwritten rules

For more than two years, Mallex Smith didn’t tell anyone on his team why he wore No. 0. Back in January 2017, Smith found himself in a whirlwind of trades in one day, going from the Braves to the Mariners — for all of 77 minutes (“Some of the best 77 minutes of my life,” […]

The dos and don’ts of drafting injury-prone pitchers

Recent history suggests that the wisest such picks are the ones at full strength on Opening Day, rather than DL-bound to begin the year. This season, Masahiro Tanaka, and to a lesser degree, Jose Fernandez, Stephen Strasburg and Michael Pineda, fall within this group. Players on the Disabled List on Opening Day, or projected to […]

Report: Rockies visit shooting victims

In addition to Helton and Tracy, Michael Cuddyer, Eric Young Jr., Matt Belisle, Josh Roenicke, Christian Friedrich, Jordan Pacheco, Josh Rutledge, Rex Brothers, Drew Pomeranz, Adam Ottavino and Mike Ekstrom visited the victims at the University of Colorado Hospital. Four of the five patients the team visited remain in critical condition, including 22-year-old Farrah Soudani, […]

Nolan Arenado to miss some time

Arenado appears bound for the disabled list after breaking his left middle finger in Colorado’s 3-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. Rockies manager Walt Weiss said he didn’t know details of the injury, including if Arenado will need surgery. “He’ll miss some time,” Weiss said. “It’s tough news for our club. He’s […]

Braves pick up Charlie Morton’s option, decline Eddie Rosario’s

The return of Morton, who went 14-12 with a 3.64 ERA, was expected even though he turns 40 on Sunday. The Braves also declined the options for two right-handed relievers. Kirby Yates will receive a $1.25 million buyout after the Braves decided not to bring him back for $5.75 million. In addition, Atlanta exercised a […]

Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Sunday’s MLB games

For an in-depth look at what to expect in this daily article and for how to best utilize the information contained within, check out our handy primer here. Note: This file will be updated with any overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of […]

Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Thursday’s MLB games

For an in-depth look at what to expect in this daily article and for how to best utilize the information contained within, check out our handy primer here. Note: This file has been updated with any overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of […]

Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Friday’s MLB games

Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Tuesday’s MLB games

Look for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart fantasy baseball lineup decisions and for MLB betting tips. MLB game odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is geared towards ESPN 10-team leagues with standard scoring. For an in-depth look at what to expect […]

Milwaukee Brewers acquiring OF Mark Canha from New York Mets

The New York Mets continued to deal from their disappointing 2023 team, trading outfielder Mark Canha to the Milwaukee Brewers for minor league pitcher Justin Jarvis, the team announced on Monday The 34-year-old Canha was a vital performer during the Mets’ 101-win campaign in 2022 and still had the third-highest on-base percentage among Mets regulars […]

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