Garrett Crochet Earns Win Despite Yielding Five Runs

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet allowed five runs (four earned) over six innings of work in Monday's 13-6 home win over the Cincinnati Reds. He yielded seven hits, issued one free pass, and struck out nine. Cincinnati got to the 26-year-old in three consecutive frames, but his team had built up a seven-run […]

Jorge Burgos Named Eastern League Player of the Week

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Jorge Burgos was named the Eastern League Player of the Week after going 12-for-24 (.500), including four doubles, a triple, a home run, nine RBI, and five runs scored in six games at Double-A Akron. The 23-year-old got off to a slow start, so the recent hot streak has only pushed his […]

Max Scherzer Solid for Five Innings in No-Decision

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer allowed three hits and two earned runs over five innings pitched, but did not factor into his team's 5-4 win over the New York Yankees. He walked none and punched out seven. Scherzer fell victim to a Jazz Chisholm Jr. two-run homer in the fourth inning, but was […]

Carlos Cortes Named Pacific Coast League Player of the Week

Athletics outfield prospect Carlos Cortes was named Pacific Coast League (PCL) Player of the Week after going 14-for-23 (.609) last week, including three doubles and four home runs, as well as 13 RBI, seven runs scored, and a 3:4 BB:K for Triple-A Las Vegas. The 28-year-old has yet to make a major league debut; however, this […]

Chase Burns Implodes Vs. Red Sox

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns yielded five hits and seven runs (five earned) in a third of an inning in his team's 13-6 road loss to the Boston Red Sox. He issued two free passes and struck out none. The former second-overall pick of last year's draft pitched well in his big-league debut last […]

Wilyer Abreu Belts Grand Slam and Hits Inside-the-Park Home Run

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu went 2-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI in Monday's 13-6 win against the visiting Cincinnati Reds. The Venezuelan native was electric in the lopsided win, though he severely misjudged his first home run of the game. In the bottom of the fifth, Abreu led off the inning […]

Colt Keith Could See More Time at Third Base

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen suggests that Detroit Tigers infielder Colt Keith, who has played back-to-back games at third base and seven appearances overall at the hot corner this year, could stick at third base more permanently moving forward. Keith played third in the minors before a shoulder injury hurt his throwing arm, and it's been […]

Parker Meadows Still Trying to Get Going

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows has yet to lock it in since returning from the injured list with a nerve issue in his throwing arm on June 2. He has homered twice in 75 at-bats, but The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen writes that Meadows has looked more like the hitter who was optioned to the minors […]

Angel Genao with Another Multi-Hit Game, Adds Two Steals

Cleveland Guardians infield prospect Angel Genao went 2-for-3 with two walks and a pair of singles on Sunday for Double-A Akron, his fifth consecutive game with two hits, during which time he's gone 10-for-17 (.588) with a double, a triple, four RBI, five runs scored, two steals, and a 4:1 BB:K. The Guardians' fourth-ranked prospect […]

Andrew Heaney Gets Back in Win Column

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Andrew Heaney did not allow a run over 6 2/3 innings in his team's 7-0 home win against the St. Louis Cardinals. The veteran scattered three hits, walked one, and struck out seven to notch his fourth victory (4-7) in 17 starts. Heaney had a no-hitter going through five innings and […]

Spencer Aguiar's DraftKings PGA DFS Overview - The John Deere Classic (Premium Content)

Here at RotoBaller, we are constantly searching for ways to give our loyal readers the best fantasy sports content possible. With that goal in mind, I am proud to announce that my typical Monday DraftKings article has been changed from a free article to a premium piece. Everything from that article that people grew to […]

Trendon Watford Lands in Philadelphia

Free-agent forward Trendon Watford signed a two-year deal worth $5.3 million with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Watford spent last season with the Nets, posting averages of 10.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.3 blocks in 20.8 minutes per contest across 44 outings. The 24-year-old could be […]

Jordan Clarkson Expected to Sign With Knicks

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, veteran guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) is expected to sign with the New York Knicks after he clears free-agency waivers. Clarkson was able to lock down a deal within no time after being waived by the Jazz earlier on Monday. The 33-year-old is versatile on the floor as a point […]

Zack Wheeler Tosses Eight Shutout Innings, Punches Out 10

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler was masterful on Monday, striking out 10 over eight scoreless innings in a 4-0 victory over the Padres. He picked up his eighth win of the season, allowing six hits and no walks. This was the 35-year-old's third double-digit strikeout performance of the season, and his fourth-straight start of […]

Santi Aldama Remains with Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies have reached a new deal with forward Santi Aldama on Monday. According to Shams Charania, Aldama has agreed to a three-year, $52.5 million deal with the Grizzlies. It appears the Grizzlies are using the offseason to re-sign their own players. Aldama posted a career-best 12.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in […]