When is Jordan Romano Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Romano is one of the best closers in MLB. Romano has totaled back-to-back 36-save seasons while totaling 145 strikeouts with a 2.51 ERA combined over those two seasons. The right-hander also has the fourth-most saves (95) since the start of the 2021 season. However, Romano is dealing with an... Read More
Mason Miller - Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Adds
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 59% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Entering spring training, Mason Miller was a buzzy player after it was reported that he was moving to the bullpen this season. We all just assumed that he would step right into the closer role, as Oakland's bullpen lacks many other exciting late-inning options.... Read More
Chad Green - Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Adds
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Chad Green, alongside Yimi Garcia, stand to open as Toronto’s closer committee chair with news that Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson will both open on the IL. Tim Mayza is also in the mix but carries a lesser upside. It isn’t much, but every bit counts. Fantasy baseball tweet:... Read More
Jeff Hoffman - Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Adds
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The former Rockie/Red has found a new life away from Coors/GABP and the need to work deeply as a starter. The Hoff came to Philly last season and added three ticks to his heater (94 to 97 mph) and doubled his slider... Read More
EPL Betting Picks and FPL Game Previews for Matchday 30: English Premier League
The EPL season rolls on and so does the coverage from the RotoBaller soccer team. We're offering up our favorite betting pick for each game, along with a score prediction, and will include a player to look out for in fantasy from each fixture. Before you read on, remember these essential things: betting on sports... Read More
Brock Stewart - Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Adds
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Stewart may get a surprising amount of action in the ninth with Jhoan Duran on the shelf. The 32-year-old had a pristine 0.65 ERA and 1.08 WHIP over 27.2 IP, posting an absurd 35.8% strikeout rate (39 Ks) that ranked 11th among 550... Read More
Taijuan Walker Opening On Injured List
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Taijuan Walker (shoulder) is opening the season on the 15-day injured list with an impingement in his right shoulder. Walker doesn't need an injection or an MRI exam, though, and is hoping he doesn't have to miss much time. The 31-year-old felt discomfort while throwing a bullpen session last weekend and has... Read More
Justin Shaffer Released By Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons have released offensive lineman Justin Shaffer, according to Michael Rothstein of ESPN. Shaffer was selected in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Falcons out of the University of Georgia, and his stint with the team is set to end after just two seasons. The 25-year-old has been on... Read More
Cody Davis Retiring From NFL
Veteran safety Cody Davis is retiring from the NFL, according to his X account on Thursday. Davis originally went undrafted out of Texas Tech in 2013, but he was signed by the St. Louis Rams as a free agent and spent five years with the organization. He then played two seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars... Read More
James McArthur (KC, RP) - Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Adds
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: McArthur boasts more upside than William Smith, that’s for sure. He finally broke into the majors as a 26-year-old and posted a robust 2.78 FIP/2.80 xFIP/2.65 SIERA sabermetric profile underneath the 4.63 ERA. James McArthur is making a strong case to close games... Read More
Olamide Zaccheaus Signing With Commanders
Free-agent wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus has agreed to terms to sign with the Washington Commanders, according to John Keim of ESPN. Zaccheaus was originally undrafted out of Virginia in the 2019 class, and he spent four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons before one year with the Philadelphia Eagles last season. Overall, the 26-year-old has hauled... Read More
Max Scherzer Throws Bullpen Session
Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer (back) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday. He said his arm is feeling good and described this period as "early February" for him if he didn't have the rehab for his back injury. Scherzer said there are still hurdles to jump through, but he said he respects the process of... Read More
Rome Odunze To Visit Cardinals, Jets, Bears
Former Washington Huskies wide receiver Rome Odunze has upcoming meetings with the Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets, and Chicago Bears at their respective facilities, he told Brady Henderson of ESPN. The 21-year-old is projected to be selected in the early first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, and most analysts rank him just behind Ohio... Read More
Brusdar Graterol, Blake Treinen "A Ways Away" From Returning
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that relief pitchers Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) and Blake Treinen (lung) are "a ways away" from returning from the injured list. Both players are playing catch but have yet to start throwing bullpen sessions. Graterol is dealing with right-shoulder inflammation, while Treinen suffered a bruised lung when he was... Read More
Clayton Kershaw "Ahead Of Things" Timetable-Wise
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) said he is feeling good about his recovery and is out to 120 feet in long toss. Manager Dave Roberts thinks that Kershaw is also "ahead of things" timetable-wise. His next step will be throwing bullpen sessions, but it's to be determined when that will take place. The... Read More