Spencer Horwitz Homers from the Leadoff Spot

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz went 2-for-4 on Monday night in a 7-0 win over the Cardinals. He homered on the second pitch of the game from Erick Fedde, giving him two long balls on the season. Over his 36 games, the 27-year-old lefty is hitting .258 with a .310 wOBA. Monday was his […]

Gunnar Henderson Comes Up Huge in Extra Innings

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson had back-to-back big innings to help the Orioles emerge 10-6 winners in 11 innings over the Rangers on Monday night. He finished the day 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, two runs scored, a walk, and four RBI. Almost all of that production came after the game went to […]

Marcus Semien Blast Not Enough in Texas

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien hit his eighth home run of the year on Monday night, but the Rangers couldn't quite complete their comeback, falling 10-6 in extra innings. Semien went 3-for-3 out of the No. 3 spot in the batting order with two walks, two runs scored, and two RBI. He is still […]

Adolis Garcia Homers in Rangers Loss

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia blasted home run No. 10 on the season as part of the Rangers' three-run 10th inning on Monday night that extended the game to the 11th, where they ultimately lost 10-6. Garcia finished the game 2-for-5 with a run scored and three RBI in addition to a pair of strikeouts. […]

Derek Hill Will be Activated From the Injured List on Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Derek Hill (wrist) will be able to return to the team before Tuesday's matchup with the Twins after missing just over a month with a left wrist sprain. Hill went 3-for-11 with a walk, a double, and two strikeouts in three rehab contests for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. Before the injury, Hill […]

Hunter Dobbins Throws a Bullpen Session on Monday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Hunter Dobbins (elbow) threw a successful bullpen session on Monday at Fenway Park, and the Red Sox are hopeful to get him on a rehab assignment over the weekend and potentially back in the rotation before or right after the All-Star break. Dobbins will likely need just one rehab outing […]

Tanner Houck Continues To Struggle on Rehab Assignment

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck (forearm) was knocked around on Sunday in his second rehab appearance for the Worcester Red Sox. He gave up four runs on seven hits in 3 2/3 innings and continued to struggle with his control even though the Red Sox moved him to the bullpen for this outing […]

Christian Koss Injures Hamstring on Monday Against Arizona

San Francisco Giants infielder Christian Koss (hamstring) was forced to leave Monday's loss to the Diamondbacks with a hamstring injury that he sustained running down the first base line in his third at-bat. He remained in the game and hit a double (after video review) in the eighth inning before being replaced by pinch runner […]

Chadwick Tromp Dealing With Lower-Back Strain

Baltimore Orioles catcher Chadwick Tromp (back) will land on the 10-day injured list due to a lower-back strain after leaving Monday's game early. Tromp's injury is the latest in a string of injuries to Baltimore's backstops that have left the team extremely short-handed behind the dish. Adley Rutschman (oblique) is expected to be out through […]

Fernando Cruz Suffers a High-Grade Oblique Strain

New York Yankees relief pitcher Fernando Cruz (oblique) will miss significant time after suffering what manager Aaron Boone classified as a "high-grade" oblique strain. Cruz was placed on the 15-day injured list before Monday's game, but could be sidelined significantly longer. The 35-year-old righty has been a key part of the Yankees' bullpen this season […]

George Springer Avoids Serious Injury

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (neck) collided with Jazz Chisholm Jr. on a play at third base on Monday night and was forced to leave the game. After the game, though, manager John Schneider said that Springer was expected to be OK despite the scary injury. Springer was attempting to go from first to […]

Bo Bichette is Considered Day-to-Day But Won't Need Further Tests

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) was scratched from the team's lineup on Monday night against the Yankees, but the injury doesn't appear to be a serious issue for the 27-year-old, who is having a nice bounce-back season after dealing with multiple injuries last year. Bichette left the field in the middle of his […]

Bryce Miller Resumes Throwing

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller (elbow) continues to work his way back from a bone spur in his elbow that has kept him out since June 7. After starting a light throwing program in Arizona at the team facility, Miller returned to Seattle on Monday and went through a workout in the outfield that […]

PGA DFS DraftKings Value Plays - 2025 John Deere Classic (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2025 edition of the John Deere Classic! In this article, you will find our top-rated DraftKings DFS value plays for this week's PGA tournament. It can be challenging to define "value," and this task […]

Slumping Fantasy Baseball Pitchers to Cut, Drop for Week 14? Or Can They Turn It Around

As many teams hit the halfway point in their season and the All-Star break is just a few weeks away, we've got a large enough sample size to start to make some declarations of who has been the "booms" or "busts" of the 2025 fantasy season. As with every season, some exciting new players have […]

Tyrese Proctor Selected by Cavaliers With the No. 49 Pick

The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted guard Tyrese Proctor out of Duke in the second round of the NBA Draft on Thursday night. Proctor played three seasons for the Blue Devils and earned Third-Team All-ACC honors this season, even though he was overshadowed by standout Cooper Flagg. Proctor produced 12.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in […]

Caleb Love Lands with Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to sign a two-way contract with Caleb Love, who was one of the most prolific scorers in college basketball but went undrafted this year. Love averaged 17.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.2 steals, and 2.6 three-pointers per game last year in Arizona after he spent the first two […]

Ryan Nembhard Signs a Two-Way Deal with Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks added guard Ryan Nembhard after the rookie went undrafted in this year's NBA Draft. Nembhard is the younger brother of Pacers star Andrew Nembhard, and he'll look to join his older brother in the NBA after also playing at Gonzaga. Nembhard led college basketball in assists last season, averaging 9.8 per game, […]

Noah Penda Drafted and Traded to the Magic

The Orlando Magic moved up in the second round of the NBA Draft to acquire forward Noah Penda, who was taken with the No. 32 overall pick in the draft, which was held by the Celtics coming into the day. Orlando gave Boston two second-round picks this season and two future second-round picks to come […]

Rasheer Fleming Taken With the First Pick of the Second Round

The Phoenix Suns traded up for the top pick in the second round of the NBA Draft, and on Thursday they selected forward Rasheer Fleming from Saint Joseph's University. Fleming is a long, athletic forward with plenty of raw potential but lots of room to grow. He typically brings good energy on defense, contributing blocks, […]

When Will Yordan Alvarez, Alex Bregman, Michael King Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

We're almost halfway through the Major League Baseball season, and some of the stars who went down with more significant injuries early in the year are starting to near their return. If you invested a high draft pick in these players and have been waiting for them to return to the lineup, keeping up with […]

J.C. Escarra Headed to the Paternity List

New York Yankees catcher J.C. Escarra will go on the paternity list after being forced to leave the team's series in Cincinnati when his wife went into labor. The team already has Austin Wells and Ben Rice on the roster, although they have tried not to use Rice behind the plate if possible. The team […]

Michael Conforto Homers on Wednesday Night

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Michael Conforto blasted his sixth homer of the season as part of the team's 8-1 victory on Wednesday night. Conforto went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI on his solo blast in the eighth inning off Anthony Molina. It was his second straight game with a home run and […]

Shota Imanaga Reinstated from the Injured List

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga (hamstring) is ready to return to the mound for the Cubs on Thursday after being officially reinstated from the 15-day IL. Imanaga has been sidelined since May 4 when he strained his hamstring while going to cover first base. In his eight starts, he went 3-2 with a 2.82 […]

Adrian Morejon Locks Down Save No. 2

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Adrian Morejon pitched a clean ninth inning to close out a 1-0 shutout against the Nationals on Wednesday. Morejon was filling in for Robert Suarez, who was serving the first game of his two-game suspension. Jason Adam threw 27 pitches on Tuesday while Morejon only threw 16, so he was […]

Heriberto Hernandez Stays Hot

Miami Marlins designated hitter/outfielder Heriberto Hernandez racked up four RBI on Wednesday against the Giants, going 2-for-5 with a single and a double. His three-run double in the 10th inning was the difference in the team's 8-5 victory. Hernandez has given the team a nice boost since his promotion 17 games ago, hitting .340 (17-for-50) […]

Ryan Zeferjahn Secures Second Save

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn filled in for Kenley Jansen on Wednesday afternoon to help his team close out a sweep of the visiting Red Sox. The former Red Sox prospect was traded to the Angels last July and has become a key part of the bullpen for Los Angeles. He threw two […]

Max Muncy Mashes Home Run No. 12, Drives in Six

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy stayed hot on Wednesday night in Colorado, going 2-for-4 with six RBI and two runs scored in the Dodgers' 8-1 win over the Rockies. He broke the game open with a grand slam in the seventh inning after opening the scoring with a two-RBI single in the sixth. […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/26/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! This Thursday afternoon, Major League Baseball offers a solid eight-game slate of fantasy baseball options with just one game under the lights. In this post, we'll look at the matchups and break down the top plays from the eight games in the afternoon, which is the main slate on both DraftKings and FanDuel. […]

James Wood Goes Yard in Nationals Victory

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood connected on his 22nd home run of the season on Monday night, as he powered his team to a win in San Diego. Wood's three-run blast in the eighth inning was the capstone to a great night at the plate, and he finished 3-for-5 with three runs scored and four […]