Marcell Ozuna Placed on the Disabled List

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday due to shoulder inflammation. He's been dealing with shoulder issues most of the season, perhaps contributing to his disappointing .762 OPS and 16 home runs. The Cardinals hope he will only need the 10 days of rest and expect him […]

Matt Jones, Donnel Pumphrey, and Wendell Smallwood Could All Get Cut

Philadelphia Eagles running backs Matt Jones, Donnel Pumphrey, and Wendell Smallwood could all fail to make the final 53-man roster for the Eagles, according to Philly Voice. Undrafted free agent Josh Adams is expected to take the last spot on the running back depth chart behind Jay Ajayi, Corey Clement, and Darren Sproles. All three […]

Daniel Poncedeleon Electric but Inefficient on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals rookie starting pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon was electric but inefficient on Tuesday. He struck out eight in just four innings of work, but it took him 90 pitches to get just 12 outs. He allowed only one run on five hits, but was noticeably struggling with his control at times. Poncedeleon took the […]

Brad Hand Gets the Save on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Brad Hand earned a save on Tuesday, tossing a scoreless ninth inning while striking out two. He locked down a 6-3 win for Cleveland over the Boston Red Sox. Since Cleveland acquired Hand, he and Cody Allen both have five saves. It seems likely the team will continue to mix and […]

Shane Bieber Picks Up a Quality Start on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber picked up a quality start on Tuesday, tossing 6 1/3 innings while giving up three runs on five hits. He did not issue a walk and struck out five. Bieber was much better than his line showed, as he'd faced just one over the minimum through the first six […]

Cardinals Set to Acquire Matt Adams

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to acquire first baseman Matt Adams from the Washington Nationals. With the Nationals finally admitting that their 2018 playoff hopes are over, they've reportedly traded both Adams and Daniel Murphy. Adams has been solid this season, hitting .257/.332/.510 with 18 home runs. He'll serve as a power bat off […]

Wendell Smallwood and Matt Jones Could Have Good Games Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles running backs Wendell Smallwood and Matt Jones could have good outings on Thursday, making them both potentially solid DFS picks. The two backups are expected to be the only active running backs for Philadelphia's third preseason game. Darren Sproles has already been ruled out and Jay Ajayi is unlikely to play due to […]

Nick Foles Will Play "About a Half" on Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles will play "about a half" in Thursday's preseason game according to coach Doug Pederson. Foles was forced to leave the second preseason game because of a shoulder injury, but he recovered quickly and will be in there to face the Cleveland Browns in the regular season dress rehearsal. If Carson […]

Michael Brantley Hits a Home Run on Monday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley hit his 14th home run of the season on Monday, going 2-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI. The two runs driven in gave him 67 on the season to go with a strong .302 batting average and .829 OPS. He's essentially doing what everyone knew he could if […]

Melky Cabrera Stays Hot With Another Home Run on Monday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Melky Cabrera stayed hot on Monday, going 2-for-3 with a home run. His fifth inning bomb was a solo shot, his fifth home run of the year. After a rough start to 2018, Cabrera is flashing plenty of upside lately, but it's much more likely to be a temporary hot streak than […]

Cody Allen Saves Monday's Game

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Cody Allen earned the save on Monday, pitching the ninth inning and allowing a run on two hits and a walk. Brad Hand and Adam Cimber combined to work the eighth inning, but Allen was the one that got the save chance in this one. It looks like Cleveland will be […]

Corey Kluber Allows Nine Hits But Wins on Monday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber allowed nine hits and a walk on Monday, but ended up with a win and a quality start anyway. He allowed three runs in 6 1/3 innings, striking out six. The win improved his record to 16-6 and his ERA moved to 2.74. Against a potent Red Sox lineup, […]

Edwin Encarnacion Expected Back "Mid-Week"

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (hand) is expected back "mid-week" according to manager Terry Francona. Encarnacion is on the disabled list with a bruised hand and is eligible to be activated on Tuesday. It seems like he'll come back a day or two after he's eligible, but should be right back in the middle […]

George Iloka Drawing Interest from the Cowboys

Free agent safety George Iloka is reportedly drawing interest from the Dallas Cowboys. The report specifies that the Cowboys would only be interested "at the right price," but a recent hamstring injury to Xavier Woods has created a sudden need at safety for Dallas. Iloka has been a successful starter for several years, but the […]

Alshon Jeffery Wearing a Helmet for the First Time

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) was seen wearing a helmet for the first time this year while doing work off to the side of Monday's practice. Jeffery played most of last season with a torn rotator cuff and had surgery about six months ago to repair the damage. His availability for Week 1 […]

Mike Clevinger Puts Up Six Scoreless Innings on Sunday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger pitched well on Sunday, tossing six scoreless innings while allowing seven hits and a walk. He struck out seven and was able to spread the hits apart well enough to keep the Orioles off the scoreboard. The win moved Clevinger's record to 9-7 and lowered his ERA to 3.25. […]

Melky Cabrera Cranks a Grand Slam on Sunday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Melky Cabrera hit a fourth inning grand slam on Sunday, ending up 1-for-4 with four RBI. Cabrera started off his Cleveland career extremely poorly, but he's really turned it on lately. Fantasy managers looking for a temporary solution in the outfield should look at Cabrera while he's still hot.

John Gant Can't Get Through the Fifth Inning on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher John Gant was unable to finish the fifth inning on Sunday. He ended up tossing 4 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out just one. Gant took the loss, evening his record at 5-5. He'll take a 3.76 ERA into his next start […]

Markus Wheaton Dealing With a Hamstring Strain

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Markus Wheaton sat out practice again on Sunday due to a hamstring strain. Wheaton hasn't practiced in two weeks. For a player who was seemingly on the outside looking in for a spot on the final roster, not practicing doesn't bode well. He'll likely catch on with an NFL club eventually, […]

Xavier Woods Could Miss Week 1

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Xavier Woods could miss Week 1 due to a hamstring injury. He suffered a strain during Saturday's preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals. One of the bright spots in an otherwise dull defense last season, Woods would be a noticeable absence in the Dallas secondary.

Miles Mikolas Wins His Fifth Straight Decision

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas won his fifth straight decision on Saturday, tossing six innings while allowing just one run on five hits. He struck out seven and did not allow a walk. Mikolas improved his record to 13-3 and lowered his ERA to 2.85. He's been a strong mixed league option all […]

Adam Plutko Posts a Quality Start But Loses

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko put up a quality start on Saturday but ended up with a loss. He pitched seven innings, allowing three runs on three hits and a walk while striking out six. Plutko should stick in the rotation as long as he pitches well, but he's not much of a fantasy […]

Zack Martin Injures His Knee; Will Have MRI on Sunday

Dallas Cowboys right guard Zack Martin was forced to exit Saturday's preseason game after being hit in the knee by a helmet. He was unable to return to the game, but was reportedly walking okay on the sidelines. He'll undergo an MRI on Sunday, and the team will know more about the severity of his […]

Terrance Williams Catches a Touchdown on Saturday

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams caught a touchdown pass in the second quarter of Saturday's preseason game. Williams ended up catching two passes for 16 yards, with his touchdown catch being a six-yard strike from starter Dak Prescott. Williams will have a starting role this season, but the Cowboys are likely to struggle in […]

Darius Jackson Has a Strong Saturday

Dallas Cowboys running back Darius Jackson showed up on Saturday, playing well by running the ball six times for 42 yards and catching four balls for 22 yards. Jackson was originally drafted by the Cowboys in 2016, but ended up getting cut and spending time with the Cleveland Browns. He's fighting for a spot behind […]

Rod Smith Runs for 49 Yards on Saturday

Dallas Cowboys running back Rod Smith ran the ball 13 times for 49 yards in Saturday's preseason game. His longest rush was a 16 yard run. Smith is the backup to Ezekiel Elliott, and while he'll have a role this season, he won't make fantasy waves unless Elliott is forced to miss time. He's a […]

Dak Prescott Throws a Touchdown on Saturday

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott completed 10 of 15 passes on Saturday, totaling 86 yards and a touchdown. The touchdown was a six-yard strike to Terrance Williams in the second quarter. Prescott looked fine in this one, but did nothing particularly eye-popping. While he certainly struggled in the second half of last season, Prescott seems […]

Randy Gregory Says He's "Game-Ready"

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory said that he was "game-ready." He's likely to make his preseason debut Saturday when the Cowboys take on the Cincinnati Bengals. Gregory hasn't played professionally since he appeared in two games in 2016 due to suspensions for several violations of the NFL's substance abuse policy. Assuming he is in […]

Bryce Treggs Expected to Be Sidelined Several Weeks

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Bryce Treggs (hamstring) is expected to be sidelined for several weeks. He suffered a hamstring injury in Thursday's preseason game and will require a few weeks to recover. While Treggs wasn't expected to play a huge role or perhaps to even make the team, injuries to other wide receivers had opened […]

Week 21 MLB Closers and Saves Report

The buzz around preseason football means we are making our way closer and closer to fantasy baseball playoffs! While parity can be an issue in some fantasy leagues, once you make the playoffs, you're facing off against some pretty solid owners. We're sure you loyal Rotoballer readers are well on your way to another playoff […]