J.D. Martinez Back In Lineup And Hitting Fourth On Monday

New York Mets designated hitter J.D. Martinez will return to the lineup and hit fourth on Monday against the Chicago Cubs. After coming off the bench in Sunday's 4-2 extra-innings win and flying out in a pinch-hit at-bat in the ninth inning, the veteran will start in the Mets' series opener. Martinez got a late […]

Nolan Jones Likely Headed To The Injured List

Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones (back) is likely headed to the 10-day injured list, according to Luke Zahlmann of the Denver Gazette. Jones has been dealing with a back issue for a couple of days now but played through it on Saturday and Sunday in Mexico City. However, the 25-year-old exited Sunday's game early due […]

Jordan Beck Could Be Called Up By The Rockies

According to Luke Zahlmann of the Denver Gazette, the Colorado Rockies could call up outfielder Jordan Beck, the team's No. 4 prospect on MLB Pipeline, ahead of their three-game series against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. The expectation is that the young outfielder would replace Nolan Jones (back) -- who could be headed to the […]

Alex Verdugo Placed On Paternity List

The New York Yankees placed outfielder Alex Verdugo on the paternity list ahead of their four-game set against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. Verdugo will now miss between one to three games as he welcomes a new baby into the world. That means the latest we can expect the left-handed slugger back is Thursday in […]

2024 Fantasy Football Blind Resumes – TE Edition

Tight end is usually the toughest position to navigate in fantasy throughout the year. Most of the time, there are just two to three elite options, and the rest are all the same. That's why Travis Kelce went at the backend of the first round in most drafts last offseason. However, we saw more tight ends become viable options last season, as several young […]

RotoBaller's Week 6 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. When you're hot, you're hot, and when those hitters or pitchers are on a nice streak at the plate or on the mound, you should take advantage of that on the waiver wire. Some of those pickups will eventually turn into solid pieces for your fantasy roster while some will […]

Fantasy Baseball Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 (2024)

Welcome RotoBallers to our catcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 6 (April 29 - May 5). It's crazy to think that we are already one month into the MLB season, and so many injuries have already occurred, even at the catcher position. Sean Murphy (oblique) has been out since the first game of the season with an […]

2024 Fantasy Football Blind Resumes – WR Edition

At this point in the NFL offseason, many fantasy football goers are not necessarily thinking about the fantasy season. However, it's never too early to start looking at stats and identify which players you want to target in drafts this summer/fall. Sometimes just getting an idea of where players are going could be really helpful […]

When is Cody Bellinger Coming Back - Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger got off to a slow start this year after signing late in the offseason. Bellinger was hitting just .167 with two home runs, 10 RBI, and one double in the first 14 games of the season. Then, the left-handed slugger started to get going at the plate and went 10-for-30 with three […]

2024 Fantasy Football Blind Resumes – Running Back Edition

Fantasy football drafts won't take place for a couple of months, but it's never too early to get into the fantasy mindset after a wild offseason. Many star running backs like Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, and Aaron Jones found new homes while Joe Mixon was traded to the Houston Texans. Those moves will certainly affect where each player will go next season. Luckily, on Underdog Fantasy, we can […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Week 5 (2024)

We are still at the point in the MLB season where fantasy managers will overreact to almost anything. However, we have to realize that it's a long season, and there will be plenty of ups and downs from players throughout the fantasy campaign.  That's why a player like Julio Rodriguez was on my buy-low list last week. […]

2024 NFL Draft - Best Bets For The First Round

We are just hours away from the 2024 NFL Draft starting in Detroit. The Chicago Bears own the first overall pick, while the Washington Commanders and New England Patriots will round out the top three spots. As a result, it is expected that the top three picks will all be quarterbacks in this year's draft. That's why, […]

2024 NFL Draft - Teams Most Likely To Draft A Running Back On Day 2

We are less than 24 hours away from the 2024 NFL Draft kicking off on April 25 in Detroit. The draft is one of the most exciting times of the year, as hundreds of NFL prospects will hear their names called on stage. The first round will be held on Thursday, while the second and third rounds will […]

2024 NFL Draft - Wildest Draft Night Scenarios and Potential Surprises

Every year, the NFL Draft features plenty of surprises. Last year, there were a few that shocked the football world. The first was the Houston Texans trading future assets to acquire the third overall pick. That meant Houston was able to select C.J. Stroud second overall and Will Anderson Jr. with the third overall pick. Even quarterback Will Levis falling […]

When is Ozzie Albies Coming Back - Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is off to a great start in 2024. Through 15 games, he is slashing .317/.386/.492 with two home runs, 14 RBI, and five doubles. Albies has also tallied a hit in eight straight contests that he has appeared in. But Albies hasn't seen the field since April 15. The power-hitting second […]

2024 NFL Draft Predictions - Wide Receiver Mock Draft

It's a weird time in the NFL offseason where most of the elite free agents have signed and there is very little football talk around the league. However, now is the perfect time to get familiar with prospects who will enter the 2024 NFL Draft, especially at the wide receiver position. Analysts have been saying […]

2024 NFL Draft Prediction - Which Team Will Trade Up For J.J. McCarthy?

The 2024 NFL Draft is just days away, and teams are finalizing their draft boards ahead of Thursday. The Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders, and New England Patriots will round out the top three. While anything can happen on draft night, it is expected that Chicago, Washington, and New England will all take a quarterback. After that, it's anyone's guess […]

Who Are The Top Five Tight Ends in 2024 Fantasy Football?

The tight end position is sometimes one of the hardest to navigate in fantasy throughout the season. Usually, there are only three to four elite options, and the rest are all the same. However, we saw that change significantly in 2023 as several young tight ends became reliable fantasy options throughout the year. That means […]

Alex Kirilloff Leading Off On Monday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Alex Kirilloff is leading off in Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox. With Edouard Julien struggling in the top spot, Kirilloff will move up in the order and lead off for the first time this season. The 26-year-old has been one of the team's better hitters this season, coming into […]

Evan Carter Blasts Home Run In Sunday Night Baseball Win

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter blasted a solo home run in the team's 6-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday night. Carter got the Rangers scoring started in the top of the fourth inning when he connected with an 81.1 mph changeup from Braves starter Darius Vines for a 398-foot home run. That was […]

Pete Alonso Hits A Single In Loss On Sunday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso was one of seven players to get a hit against Los Angeles starter Tyler Glasnow in the team's 10-0 loss on Sunday. Alonso flew out his first time and struck out his second time before hitting a single to right field in his third at-bat of the game. […]

Austin Riley Tallies RBI Single In Sunday Night Baseball Loss

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley went 1-for-4 with an RBI and two strikeouts in the team's 6-4 loss against the Texas Rangers on Sunday night. Riley was off to a poor at the plate on Sunday before bringing in Ronald Acuna Jr. on an RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning. The […]

RotoBaller's Week 5 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome RotoBallers to another waiver wire edition. I will be filling in for Nick Mariano -- who usually writes this article -- over the next few weeks. If you have any additional questions after reading this, be sure to reach out to me on X (@joeypollizze), and I'll […]

NFL Draft Review: Analyzing the Last 10 No. 2 Overall Picks

We are just days away from the 2024 NFL Draft taking place in Detroit. The first round will begin on Thursday, April 25, while the second and third rounds will be held on Friday, and the final four rounds will take place on Saturday. The NFL Draft is one of the most exciting times of […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Week 4 (2024)

We are just a couple of weeks into the MLB season, and injuries remain a huge problem for many fantasy baseball managers. Spencer Strider (elbow) will be out for the entire year, while Gerrit Cole (elbow) will be out through at least May. Even players like Christian Yelich (back), Luis Robert Jr. (hip), and Seiya Suzuki (oblique) find themselves on the injured list early in […]

Who Are The Top Five Quarterbacks in 2024 Fantasy Football?

We might be a couple of months away from fantasy football drafts taking place. But it is never too early to start researching and getting an idea where players are falling in drafts, especially at the quarterback position. Quarterback is the most important position in football and the position that scores the most points in fantasy. Despite many fantasy managers choosing to wait […]

Free Agency Check - Wide Receiver ADP Risers and Fallers

What an NFL offseason it has already been, and the 2024 NFL Draft hasn't even taken place yet. Several Pro Bowlers will play on new teams this upcoming season after players like Saquon Barkley, Kirk Cousins, Josh Jacobs, and Tony Pollard all signed multi-year deals in free agency. However, the biggest surprise this offseason came […]

NFL Trade Outlook - Would Brandon Aiyuk Be A Good Fit With The Steelers?

It's at this point in the NFL offseason where rumors begin to heat up. While some of those rumors don't wind up happening, some do. Just a couple of years ago, A.J. Brown's name was rumored to be on the trade block ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft. Then, he was traded to the Philadelphia […]

Sneaky Winners From 2024 NFL Free Agency

The NFL offseason always delivers some of the most shocking moves every year. While there might not be any games on, the news never stops. Some would call the offseason very unpredictable. That was no different in 2024, as several star players signed with new teams or were traded. Saquon Barkley signed with the rival […]

When is Keibert Ruiz Coming Back - Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz is not off to the best start in 2024. He is hitting just .194 at the plate with one home run and three RBI across eight games. It's been a struggle for Ruiz in the early going, and things just got a whole lot worse for the 25-year-old. Ruiz has […]