Alex Bregman's Workout Stalled By Late Test Results

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman was unable to participate in the team's workout on Wednesday because his COVID-19 test results were delayed. The situation is being described as a "snafu" and team sources have declared that Bregman is "fine." But this is the second such test that has delayed an Astros player from joining... Read More

Brandon Marsh Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Details are unknown, but typically teams have been very protective of players that have tested positive for COVID-19 or are still in the quarantine period. The 2016 second-round pick had been praised as a prospect coming into spring training even... Read More

Griffin Canning Facing Hitters

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning (elbow) is facing live hitters on Friday at the first day of the team's summer camp workouts. The 24-year-old was shut down back in March with elbow issues. But the promising pitcher is now trending in the right direction after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection. The Angels invested a... Read More

Yordan Alvarez Not In Houston

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is currently not in Houston as camps across the league begin to open. When asked about the situation, manager Dusty Baker replied that the reigning Rookie of the Year is not present due to "league mandates." Nothing has been confirmed, but it is fair to consider that his absence... Read More

Darnell Mooney's Explosiveness Has Coaches Excited

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Darnell Mooney has not been able to work out with the coaching staff this offseason, but that hasn't curtailed receivers coach Mike Furrey's excitement about the rookie. “He’s going to probably be one of the most explosive guys that we have in our room in regard to matching his speed... Read More

Allen Robinson II's Leadership Making An Impact

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II continues to show his leadership skills during this unprecedented offseason. Robinson has been very vocal during the team's Zoom meetings, according to Bears receivers coach Mike Furrey, and has been getting on players to stay focused. Furrey told reporters that Robinson is “one of the most professional players... Read More

Anthony Miller Hoping To Improve Preparation

Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller is working with the team's coaching staff to improve his preparation before games. Miller got off to a slow start in 2019 after offseason shoulder surgery, producing only four receptions through his first four games. But the third-year receiver ended strong, finishing up the season with 52 catches for... Read More

Bears Coaches Have High Hopes For Riley Ridley

Chicago Bears wide receiver Riley Ridley has plenty to prove after a non-descript rookie season in 2019. But receivers coach Mike Furrey has high hopes for the second-year wideout, telling reporters, "I think the biggest growth were going to see with anybody in our room is going to be Ridley." Ridley, whose brother Calvin plays... Read More

Ted Ginn Jr. Has Faith In Mitchell Trubisky

Chicago Bears wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. is "excited to move back to the Midwest" as one of the new additions to the Bears offense. Ginn told Good Morning Football that he believes that quarterback Mitchell Trubisky will be the starter and has enjoyed his conversations with head coach Matt Nagy thus far. Ginn is... Read More

Astros Player Tests Positive For COVID-19

The Houston Astros have confirmed that one of their players has tested positive for COVID-19 at their West Palm Beach facility in Florida. The name of the player is unknown at this time, but according to general manager James Click, "The silver lining is we followed procedure and there were no other positive tests." MLB... Read More

Justin Verlander Releases Pitching Video

Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander (groin) released a video of a bullpen session on his own Instagram account on Monday. The caption reads: "Ready. Let's Go," indicating that the veteran hurler is healthy after his groin injury earlier this spring. Verlander had his spring training cut short after the nagging injury turned into a minor surgery.... Read More

Taylor Decker, Lions Not Talking Extension Yet

Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker has told the team he will let his agent do the talking when it comes to a potential contract extension. The Lions have expressed that they value the fifth-year tackle, but committing long term may not be in the cards until after the upcoming season. Decker was drafted 16th... Read More

Matt Nagy Will Play Starters In Preseason

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy has revealed that he will play his starters during the 2020 preseason. The third-year coach had been adamant about not exposing his starters to exhibition action in his first two seasons as the coach, but he now admits that was a mistake last season. "As we talk, that's one... Read More

Bears Decline Fifth-Year Option On Mitchell Trubisky

The Chicago Bears have decided to decline the fifth-year option on quarterback Mitchell Trubisky's contract. The Bears front office has waffled on the topic since the acquisition of veteran quarterback Nick Foles in March, and the move will make Trubisky an unrestricted free agent at season's end. This development can't come as a shock to... Read More

Ted Ginn Jr. Signs One-Year Deal With Bears

Free-agent wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. has signed a one-year deal to play for the Chicago Bears next season. The 35-year-old speedster will bring a deep-ball dynamic to a Bears offense that struggled mightily in creating explosive plays last season. The veteran's production has been on the decline the past few seasons due to injuries... Read More

Lions Preparing To Pick Fifth In First Round

Sources close to the Detroit Lions have indicated that the team is making preparations to pick fifth when the NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday. This would mean the Lions and Dolphins would come to an agreement on a trade, with the Dolphins possibly taking a quarterback or an offensive lineman with the third pick... Read More

Packers GM Confident After Mock Draft

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst "got a lot of answers" regarding communication as the NFL prepares for a virtual draft this Thursday. The Packers plan to have multiple channels of communication open for talks with other teams for this unprecedented event. Green Bay will have 10 draft picks to play with, including the... Read More

Shohei Ohtani To Throw Off Mound Soon

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is "really letting it go" when playing long toss and then shortening the distance to 60 feet, according to Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway. Ohtani is recovering from Tommy John surgery and throwing off a mound could come very "soon". Ohtani's timeline in the season to resume pitching... Read More

Andrew Heaney Working Out In Oklahoma

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney has been playing catch and long toss at his home in Oklahoma. The tall left-hander was slated to be the team's Opening Day starter, but that honor will have to wait for an unforeseen amount of time. Heaney has brought in Angels left-handed pitcher Garrett Williams to live at... Read More

Justin Verlander "Recovering Well"

Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander (groin, lat) is "right on schedule and recovering very well," according to Astros general manager James Click. Verlander underwent right groin surgery on March 17, but there has been no word yet on whether he has begun throwing again. With the season seemingly months away (if it happens at all), the... Read More

NFL Free Agent Signings and QB Changes - Fantasy Football Impacts

Check out this week's episode of The Checkdown, breaking down the recent NFL free agent signings and the fantasy football risers / fallers for all of the QBs that will have new homes this upcoming season. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on... Read More

Shohei Ohtani Could Pitch When Season Starts

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) could be available to pitch when the season starts. Manager Joe Maddon told reporters that this is now a possibility, whenever the regular season has an opportunity to start. Ohtani continues to throw bullpen sessions during the stoppage and his original timetable to return to the mound... Read More

Yordan Alvarez A Question Mark For Opening Day

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (knee) will not play on Wednesday as previously reported, per manager Dusty Baker. Alvarez has been dealing with pain in his knee all spring and now his status for Opening Day is in question. The AL Rookie of the Year exploded on the scene last season but has struggled this... Read More

Andrew Heaney Named Opening Day Starter

Los Angeles Angels starter Andrew Heaney was named the Opening Day starter on Sunday by manager Joe Maddon. The left-hander boasts strong strikeout totals over his career but battled injuries last season while going only 4-6 with a 4.91 ERA. The Angels are heading into their season without a true ace on their staff so... Read More

XFL DFS Lineup Picks For Week 5: The Checkdown

Check out this week's XFL fantasy football preview including game breakdowns, player analysis, DFS lineup picks and more for week five of the 2020 XFL season. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune... Read More

Felix Pena Doubtful To Be Ready By Opening Day

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Felix Pena (knee) is doubtful to be ready by Opening Day. Manager Joe Maddon intimated as much as Pena continues his rehab after tearing his ACL last season. It is unclear, when healthy, what role Pena will have this season but served as an opener on multiple occasions last season. Pena's... Read More

Tommy La Stella Scratched From Lineup

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Tommy La Stella (back) was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday. La Stella is dealing with back stiffness and the team is taking a cautious approach with Opening Day still weeks away. The Angels are counting on La Stella to be their leadoff man this season and jump-start a revamped... Read More

Martin Maldonado Targeting Friday For Return

Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado (thumb) hopes to return to the diamond by Friday. The veteran catcher took a foul tip off his thumb and is dealing with some swelling after aggravating it later in the game. If this was the regular season, Maldonado certainly could play through the injury. But the team is taking... Read More

Yordan Alvarez Out The Rest Of The Week

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (knee) will be sidelined the next three to four days with soreness in his knee. The second-year phenom admitted to reporters that it has been bothering him for a few days and is only 2-for-12 in the early parts of spring. Alvarez won the AL Rookie of the Year award... Read More

Anthony Rendon Off To Scorching Spring Start

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon already is making an impact on his new team. Through his first four spring games, Rendon is 4-for-6 with one home run, four runs batted in and four runs scored. Rendon agreed to a seven-year, $245 million dollar contract in the offseason and is being brought in to... Read More