Brandon Belt To Decide On Knee Surgery

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) received a second opinion on his right knee Tuesday, and surgery was recommended. He is expected to decide in 24 hours whether to rest or undergo surgery on his injured knee. The 34-year-old has been battling knee inflammation in his right knee and was placed on the […]

Shane McClanahan Dealing With Shoulder Impingement

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan (shoulder) was diagnosed with a left shoulder impingement after being scratched from Tuesday's start against the Miami Marlins. He reportedly sustained a shoulder impingement following his pregame bullpen session. The 25-year-old is considered day-to-day and will undergo further evaluation after the game. Before the injury, McClanahan is a top […]

1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 21

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to Week 21 of the MLB season and another edition of our first base and third base waiver wire pickups. We're approaching the home stretch of fantasy baseball, and the waiver wire could be your best chance to improve your roster for a championship push. Let’s keep rolling along with some names […]

Ryan Succop Perfect In Preseason Finale

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop went 1-for-1 and drilled his only extra-point try in Saturday's 27-10 preseason loss to the Indianapolis Colts. He drilled a 30-yard field goal during the first quarter to put Tampa Bay on the scoreboard. The 35-year-old went 25-for-30 in field goal attempts while converting 56-of-59 extra-point tries in 17 […]

Cameron Brate Catches Two Passes In Preseason Finale

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate caught both his targets for 10 yards in Saturday's 27-10 preseason loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Tampa Bay played Kyle Rudolph and Brate for the first time this preseason. The 31-year-old out-snapped Rudolph eight to three and had two more routes run in Friday's loss. He is competing […]

Rashaad Penny (RB, SEA) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~63 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~79 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny finally broke out in 2021 after dealing with injuries and inconsistencies during his first three seasons. He set career-highs in rushing yards (749 yards), attempts (119), and touchdowns (six). The former first-round pick added six catches for 48 receiving yards over […]

Ke'Shawn Vaughn Scores In Preseason Finale

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn rushed nine times for 36 yards and a touchdown and failed to haul in his only target during Saturday's 27-10 preseason loss to the Indianapolis Colts. He punched it in from the one-yard line to cap off an 81-yard drive during the second quarter. The 25-year-old had a […]

Julio Jones Catches Only Target In Preaseason Finale

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones caught his only target for 20 yards in Saturday's 27-10 preseason loss to the Indianapolis Colts. It was his first game action with quarterback Tom Brady, and the pair connected for a 20-yard completion. The 33-year-old logged nine snaps and had six routes run in Friday's contest. He […]

Tom Brady Handles One Series In Preseason Finale

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady completed six of eight passes for 44 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in Saturday's 27-10 preseason loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The 45-year-old led Tampa Bay to a field goal in his only series of the game. He returned earlier in the week to practice from a lengthy […]

Jorge Polanco Exits Saturday's Game Early

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (knee) was removed from Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants with left patellar tendonitis. He went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before exiting. The 29-year-old had been dealing with knee soreness over the past week and is considered day-to-day. He was replaced by Nick Gordon in the top of the […]

Adrian Martinez Will Start Sunday Against The Yankees

Oakland Athletics pitcher Adrian Martinez will start Sunday's series finale against the New York Yankees. The 25-year-old will remain in the rotation while Zach Logue will shift to the bullpen. He owns a 6.08 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and 19:7 K: BB across 23 2/3 innings in 2022. Martinez was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas and […]

Wade Miley Throws Bullpen Session Saturday

Chicago Cubs pitcher Wade Miley (shoulder) threw a 25-30 pitch bullpen session Saturday. The southpaw said the bullpen session went well and is on track to begin a rehab assignment. "I'd like to pitch tomorrow (Sunday), but I don't think they'll let me," said Miley. The 35-year-old had been sidelined since June 10 with a […]

Trevor Rosenthal "Likely" Out For The Season

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (hamstring, lat) is "likely" out for the remainder of the season. He sustained a lat injury similar to teammate Freddy Peralta that caused the right-hander to miss nearly three months. Rosenthal had missed a lot of time recovering from a hamstring issue and was on track to return to Milwaukee's […]

Carlos Carrasco Set For Simulated Game Monday

New York Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco (oblique) will throw a simulated game Monday. He had been sidelined since August 16 with a low-grade left oblique strain. Barring any setbacks with Monday's simulated game, the Mets right-hander is expected to begin a rehab assignment shortly after. He owns a 3.92 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and a 124:33 […]

Clayton Kershaw Throws Simulated Game On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (back) threw 70 pitches during a simulated game Saturday. He said his back "feels good" and is on track to return to the rotation Thursday or Friday next week. The southpaw had been sidelined since August 4 due to a lower back injury. He owns a 2.64 ERA, 0.98 […]

DeVante Parker Targeted Four Times In Preseason Finale

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker caught two of four targets for nine yards in Friday's 23-6 preseason loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He started Friday's game and took every snap in the team's first four offensive drives. The 29-year-old logged 24 snaps and had 16 routes run. He was acquired by the […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Rushes For 22 Yards In Start

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson rushed five times for 22 yards and wasn't targeted in the passing game during Friday's 23-6 preseason loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He drew the start with teammate Damien Harris inactive. The 24-year-old was productive in limited action and averaged 4.4 yards per carry. According to head […]

Hunter Henry Catches Two Passes In Preseason Finale

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry caught both targets for 23 yards in Friday's 23-6 preseason loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. It was Henry's first preseason action after being inactive for New England's first two contests. He slit routes 50/50 with fellow tight end Jonnu Smith. The 27-year-old caught 50 passes for 603 […]

Jakobi Meyers Held To One Catch In Preseason Finale

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (undisclosed) caught his only target for five yards in Friday's 23-6 preseason loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He started the game and played on New England's first nine drives before heading to the blue medical tent midway through the first half. The Patriots did not list Meyers […]

Mac Jones Handles Four Drives In Preseason Finale

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones completed nine of 13 passes for 71 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in Friday's 23-6 preseason loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He also rushed once for 13 yards. The 23-year-old was on the field for the team's first four drives and led New England to a […]

Will Zach Wilson Play In Week 1? Where To Draft Wilson for Fantasy Football?

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (knee) had arthroscopic knee surgery on August 16th and is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks. The 23-year-old suffered a bone bruise and meniscus tear during the Jets' first preseason game versus the Philadelphia Eagles. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Wilson has an "outside […]

Brendan McKay Exits Thursday's Start Early

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Brendan McKay (shoulder) exited his start with Triple-A Durham on Thursday after throwing only one pitch. He made his first appearance of the season Thursday after being reinstated from the 60-day injured list on August 23. The 26-year-old had been recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery in November and hasn't pitched […]

Andres Munoz Secures Third Save On Thursday

Seattle Mariners pitcher Andres Munoz struck out three over a perfect 1 1/3 innings to earn the save during Thursday's 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians. With two outs and runners on first and second base, he struck out Jose Ramirez to escape the jam in the eighth inning. The 23-year-old has been on fire […]

Tyler Mahle Set For Bullpen Session Friday

Minnesota Twins pitcher Tyler Mahle (shoulder) has resumed throwing and is expected to throw a bullpen session on Friday. He was placed on the 15-day IL last Saturday with right shoulder inflammation. Mahle initially felt soreness in his right shoulder in his previous start last Wednesday. The 27-year-old is eligible to return from the injured […]

Harrison Bader Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday. He has been sidelined since June 27 and is on track to return to the lineup sometime in September. The move to the 60-day injured list shouldn't impact his recovery timetable. The 28-year-old was hitting .256/.303/.370 with five home runs, […]

Clay Holmes On Track To Return Monday Against Angels

New York Yankees pitcher Clay Holmes (back) is on track to return from the injured list on August 29 against the Los Angeles Angels. He reportedly felt good after throwing bullpen sessions earlier in the week. The 29-year-old right-hander has 17 saves, a 2.39 ERA, and 51 strikeouts in 49 innings for the Yankees this […]

Yoan Moncada Exits With Hamstring Tightness

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) exited Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles with tightness in his left hamstring. He went 2-for-2 before being removed from Thursday's contest during the fifth inning. The 27-year-old is considered day-to-day and will undergo further evaluation after the game. He is slashing .197/.269/.313 with seven home runs, […]

Jordan Romano Secures Save No. 27 On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jordan Romano allowed one walk while striking out one across a scoreless inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox. He entered the game in the top of the 10th inning to protect a one-run lead. The 29-year-old tossed a scoreless frame to notch his […]

David Robertson Notches Save No. 18 On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher David Robertson allowed a walk while striking out one over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds. He entered Wednesday's contest in the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. The 37-year-old needed 19 pitches to secure his 18th save of the season. He […]

Davis Martin Expected To Start Saturday Against Arizona

Chicago White Sox pitcher Davis Martin will start Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Charlotte before Saturday's start. The 25-year-old allowed three hits and one walk while striking out three across 5 1/3 innings in the previous start with the White Sox. He owns a 4.25 ERA, […]