Jo Adell Hits Eighth Home Run Saturday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell hit his eighth home run of the season in Saturday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Rangers. The homer was a solo shot and Adell's only hit in the contest, although he also walked twice and stole a base. The 25-year-old has hit safely in eight of his last 10... Read More
Kris Bryant Expected To Return On Tuesday
Colorado Rockies first baseman Kris Bryant (back) will remain with Triple-A Albuquerque on a rehab assignment through Sunday. He will make his fifth appearance in Triple-A on Sunday and is expected to join the Rockies for their three-game series against the Oakland A's, starting on Tuesday. The 31-year-old has been sidelined for over a month... Read More
Justyn-Henry Malloy - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in AL-only Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Detroit Tigers infield/outfield prospect Justyn-Henry Malloy is continuing to succeed at Triple-A and is making a case to be promoted to the major league roster. The 24-year-old has posted a solid .272/.425/.456 slash line through 33 games this season with three home runs, two stolen bases,... Read More
Yennier Cano Tagged With Loss
Baltimore Orioles reliever Yennier Cano took the loss in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Mariners. The 30-year-old entered the game in the eighth with the game tied at 2-2 but allowed a leadoff single and then a double that plated one run, then was lifted from the game after recording the first out. Cionel Perez... Read More
Victor Scott II - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in NL-Only Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Victor Scott II made his major league debut earlier this season but was sent back down to Triple-A after playing in just 20 games. In that time frame, he posted a disappointing .085/.138/.136 line with two stolen bases. Scott has not... Read More
Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: Audric Estimé
We've heard the phrase running backs don't matter before. That's evident in the real-life NFL Draft, with only 12 running backs going in the first round since 2014. That list includes Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Josh Jacobs, Melvin Gordon, Todd Gurley, Saquon Barkley, Sony Michel, Leonard Fournette, Christian McCaffrey, Ezekiel Elliott, Najee Harris, Bijan Robinson, and Jahmyr... Read More
Yandy Diaz On Base Five Times Saturday
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz was 3-for-3 with two walks and a run scored in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jays. Since May 3, the 32-year-old is 23-for-60 (.365) with four doubles, two home runs, 12 RBI, 10 runs scored, and a 7:8 BB:K, seeing his season average go from .211 to... Read More
Owen Caissie - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in NL-Only Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie has performed very well in his first taste of Triple-A ball and is nearing his major league debut. Through 41 games with Triple-A Iowa this season, Caisse has posted a .289/.426/.437 with three home runs, four stolen bases, and a... Read More
Nolan Jones Set To Return On Tuesday
Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones (back) is expected to be recalled from his rehab assignment after Sunday's game with Triple-A Albuquerque. Jones will make his fourth appearance with Triple-A on Sunday and rejoin the Rockies ahead of Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The 26-year-old has been sidelined since late April with a lower back... Read More
Jorge Soler Collects Three Hits Saturday
San Francisco Giants designated hitter Jorge Soler went 3-for-5 in Saturday's 14-4 win over the Rockies, including a pair of doubles. The slugger also drove in two runs and scored once. It's worth noting that Soler was penciled into the leadoff spot in both games since coming off the IL, and has gone 4-for-9 (.444)... Read More
Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 9 (2024)
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 9 (May 20 - May 26 ). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 50% of Yahoo! leagues. These are SP options to consider that might be good additions to your fantasy roster, especially for... Read More
Men's College Basketball: Ranking The Top-10 Coaching Hires For The 2024-25 Season
While the 2023-24 college basketball offseason officially ended a little over a month ago, the offseason drama doesn't rest for anyone. The Rothstein-ism "We sleep in May" may apply to the fans and players participating in the sport, but it certainly does not apply to countless athletic directors across the country who have had to... Read More
Shane Baz - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in Standard Leagues (26% rostered) CALL-UP ETA: Early June ANALYSIS: Everyone is anxious to see Shane Baz back on the mound in the major leagues. The right-hander was dazzling in three MLB starts in 2021 and flashed some nice strikeout upside in 2022 despite giving up some long balls and compiling a 5.00... Read More
Connor Norby - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in AL-Only Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Connor Norby has been performing very well this season at Triple-A and is approaching in major league debut. In 37 games with Triple-A Norfolk, Norby has posted a .290/.371/.516 slash line with eight home runs. The 23-year-old spent all of last season... Read More
Fantasy Football Dynasty Buys and Sells - Post NFL Draft Edition
When it comes to dynasty fantasy football leagues, one of the most intriguing aspects is the fluctuations in player value in the aftermath of the NFL Draft. Players once thought of as placeholders quickly rise draft boards, while stars who seemed secure become losers in an instant. Dynasty rankings were turned upside down following the... Read More