Gavin Stone Optioned To Triple-A Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Gavin Stone was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday. Wander Suero was recalled in a corresponding move. Stone struggled in his MLB debut on Wednesday, allowing five runs (four earned) on eight hits and two walks while striking one across four innings. The 24-year-old is the Dodger's No. 4 prospect... Read More

Adrian Houser Expected To Make Season Debut On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Adrian Houser (groin) is expected to make his season debut on Sunday against the San Francisco Giants. According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, Houser is the leading candidate for Sunday if he's not needed earlier. The 30-year-old has been sidelined this season due to a groin injury. He owned a (6-10) record... Read More

Alex Lange Secures Save No. 4

Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Lange allowed one walk while striking out one over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Game 1 of Wednesday's 6-5 win over the New York Mets. He entered the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 27-year-old tossed a scoreless inning to earn his fourth save of the... Read More

Keynan Middleton Notches First Save

Chicago White Sox reliever Keynan Middleton walked one batter while striking out three over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. Middleton was called on for the save opportunity Wednesday with primary closer Liam Hendriks (illness) yet to pitch this season and Reynaldo Lopez (biceps) sidelined. The... Read More

Kyle Freeland Aggravates Neck Injury, Expected To Make Next Start

Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland (neck) aggravated a neck injury during Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. He allowed three hits while striking out five over five scoreless innings before being replaced in the sixth inning. The southpaw tweaked his neck while lifting weights the day after his last start against the Diamondbacks. It... Read More

Brandon Drury Up To Six Home Runs In 2023

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. He took Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas deep in the second inning to tie the game 1-1. The 30-year-old is starting to heat up and has homered five times over his last nine games.... Read More

Andrew Vaughn Blasts Walk-Off Homer

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and a walk in Sunday's 12-9 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The White Sox were down 9-5 heading into the ninth frame. Chicago rallied back in the ninth by scoring seven runs, capped off by Vaughn's three-run blast. The former first-round... Read More

Camilo Doval Charged With Blown Save

San Francisco Giants pitcher Camilo Doval allowed an earned run on two hits while striking out one across 2/3 of an inning in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the San Diego Padres. The 25-year-old yielded a run in the eighth inning and later surrendered a two-run double to Matt Carpenter. He was charged with his first... Read More

Taijuan Walker Will Start Monday's Game Against Dodgers

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Taijuan Walker (forearm) is scheduled to start Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was removed from his previous start against the Mariners with right forearm tightness. The 30-year-old underwent further evaluation and has been cleared to start with no restrictions. He owns a (2-1) record with a 4.97 ERA, 1.38... Read More

Evan Phillips Secures Save No. 3

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips allowed one hit while striking out one across a scoreless inning in Sunday's 6-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a three run-lead. The 28-year-old made quick work of the Cardinals to secure his third save of the season.... Read More

Carlos Rodon Throws Bullpen Session

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (forearm/back) threw a bullpen session of 22 pitches on Friday. The 30-year-old is dealing with back soreness and a forearm strain. He underwent a CT scan, which showed no structural irregularities. The former first-round pick has yet to make his season debut. Barring any setbacks, Rodon is trending in... Read More

Corbin Carroll Set For MRI Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (knee) will undergo an MRI Monday. He suffered a knee contusion while attempting to make a leaping catch during Saturday's contest. The 22-year-old appears to have avoided a severe injury and will undergo an MRI as a precaution. "I'm hoping a couple of days," Carroll said of when he could... Read More

Gavin Stone - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 6

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Dodgers are expected to call up right-hander Gavin Stone from Triple-A Oklahoma City to start Wednesday's contest against the Philadelphia Phillies. He has a plus changeup and should rack up plenty of strikeouts. While we know Stone is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, Stone... Read More

Corbin Carroll Exits Saturday's Game After Collision

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (knee) exited Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies early after crashing into the wall while tracking down a double from Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon. He walked off the field under his own power and was seen limping, heading into the clubhouse. The 22-year-old went 1-for-4 with an RBI and... Read More

Tanner Scott Secures Second Save On Saturday

Miami Marlins reliever Tanner Scott allowed one hit while striking out two across a scoreless inning to earn his second save in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Chicago Cubs. He entered the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 28-year-old allowed a single to Seiya Suzuki but bounced back by striking out the next... Read More

Walker Buehler Throws From 150 Feet

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow) was throwing from 150 feet away at Dodger Stadium on Saturday. The 28-year-old began a throwing program in March as he is recovering from Tommy John surgery he underwent in August. The right-hander had a 4.02 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 17 walks, and 58 strikeouts in 2022. It remains... Read More

Scott Barlow Notches Save No. 4 On Saturday

Kansas City Royals reliever Scott Barlow allowed two hits while striking out one across a scoreless inning to earn the save during Saturday's 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 30-year-old allowed a pair of base hits but retired the remaining batters... Read More

Brandon Crawford Exits Early With Calf Tightness

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (calf) was removed from Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres due to right calf tightness. He went 1-for-2 with a solo shot before exiting. The 36-year-old was replaced in the game by Brett Wisely. Crawford is off to a slow start in 2023, slashing .169/.244/.352 with four homers,... Read More

Luis Robert Jr. Benched In Saturday's Game

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. was removed from Saturday's game against the Rays in the second inning due to a managerial decision. It was initially reported that Robert was pulled due to an injury but was removed due to his lack of hustle on a grounder that could have been beaten out for... Read More

49ers Have New Kicker, Select Jake Moody At No. 99

The San Francisco 49ers selected Michigan kicker Jake Moody with the No. 99 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Moody will replace veteran Robbie Gould as the team's primary kicker, who parted ways with the team this offseason. The 23-year-old was terrific in 2022, converting 87 percent of his field-goal attempts. Moody made 29 field... Read More

Browns Add Another Weapon For Deshaun Watson, Select Cedric Tillman

The Cleveland Browns selected Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Cedric Tillman with the No.74 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. He is considered one of the best pass-catching prospects in the draft and can be physical, thriving in contested-catch situations. Tillman gives quarterback Deshaun Watson another weapon and will compete for targets in Cleveland's passing... Read More

Matthew Liberatore Off To Strong Start In 2023

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitching prospect Matthew Liberatore owns a 3-1 record with a 2.60 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and a 36:9 K:BB across 27 2/3 innings for Triple-A Memphis in 2023. Liberatore is the Cardinals' No. 6 prospect and could join the starting rotation soon. He is fine-tuning his velocity, with his fastball ticked up... Read More

Chase Silseth In Relief Role For The Angels

Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect Chase Silseth was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake ahead of Wednesday's game against the Oakland A's. He came out of the bullpen, allowing no hits and two walks while striking out two over two scoreless innings. The 22-year-old is currently in a relief role but could be a candidate... Read More

Bears Swap First-Round Pick With Eagles, Select Darnell Wright

The Chicago Bears traded the No. 9 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to the Eagles for the No. 10 pick and a 2024 fourth-rounder. Chicago selected Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Bears could have gone a couple of directions with this pick,... Read More

Devon Witherspoon Taken No. 5 By Seattle

The Seattle Seahawks selected Illinois defensive back Devon Witherspoon with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Witherspoon will team up with Tariq Woolen to form a dynamic duo in Seattle's defensive backfield. The 22-year-old was the highest-graded corner and tremendous in press coverage, allowing just one yard during press coverage. In... Read More

Jordan Love Officially Takes Over As Green Bay's Starter

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love officially became the team's starting signal-caller after the team agreed to trade Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets this week. Love was selected 26th overall by the Packers in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft. The 24-year-old has appeared in 10 games, completing 50 of 83... Read More

Texans Could Take Will Levis With The No. 2 Pick

The Houston Texans could take Kentucky quarterback Will Levis with the No. 2 overall pick, per long-time Texans beat writer John McClain. "They know what they're going to do; they've just put a tight lid on it," said McClain. "With the second pick, I have them taking Will Levis in my final mock draft." Levis... Read More

Tee Higgins Reports To Voluntary Workouts

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is participating in voluntary workouts. The 24-year-old is in the final year of his rookie deal and looking to sign a contract extension with the Bengals. "I'm not really worried about the contract," said Higgins on the Pat McAfee show in March. "Obviously, I want to get a deal... Read More

DaVon Hamilton Signs Three-Year Extension With Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed defensive lineman Davon Hamilton to a three-year, $34 million extension Wednesday. The contract includes $23 million fully guaranteed. He was entering the final year of his rookie deal and is coming off a career year in 2022. The 26-year-old racked up 56 tackles, including five for a loss, 2.5 sacks, three... Read More

Early Half-PPR QB Rankings for 2023 Fantasy Football Pre NFL Draft: Justin Fields, Aaron Rodgers, Bryce Young

It's always fantasy football season here at RotoBaller! The 2023 NFL Draft is Thursday, and we are looking at our early fantasy football quarterback rankings. Below are RotoBaller's early 2023 fantasy football quarterback rankings for half-PPR leagues as of April 24, 2023. The half-PPR rankings are being released before the 2023 NFL Draft, so things... Read More