Aaron Brown Strikes Out 10 In First Start Of 2024
Houston Astros pitching prospect Aaron Brown is a former ninth-round pick who joined the organization during the 2021 draft. He spent all of last season at Double-A and has consistently shuttled between a bullpen and rotation role. He boasts high strikeout rates and has managed to keep his walk rate down for the most part.... Read More
William Nylander Looking Unlikely For Game 3
Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander is unlikely to suit up for a third straight game on Wednesday against the visiting Boston Bruins. Nylander stayed out late with the other projected scratches during Wednesday's morning skate, indicating he will remain out after it was believed he was likely to return. Sportsnet's Nick Alberga reported on... Read More
Matthew Lugo Showcasing Reliable Bat, Glove
Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Matthew Lugo endured a subpar 2023 campaign at the Double-A level, showing a tendency to commit errors on the left side of the infield, as well as a below-average hit tool. The organization has experimented with his positional versatility and seems to have found a better home for him in... Read More
Brett Pesce Likely Out For Remainder Of First Round
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce (undisclosed) is likely sidelined for the remainder of the team's first-round playoff series against the New York Islanders. The veteran left Monday's Game 2 win in the second period after suffering a non-contact injury while attempting to turn up the ice and join an offensive rush. He skated just 8:47... Read More
Thatcher Demko Listed As Week-To-Week
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko is listed as week to week with an undisclosed injury. The ailment kept him out of Tuesday's 4-1 Game 2 loss to the Nashville Predators and he was originally questionable for the remainder of the series but now it appears he's likely done for the first round. Canucks head coach... Read More
Blake Snell Placed On 15-Day Injured List
The San Francisco Giants placed left-hander Blake Snell (groin) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday (retroactive to April 23) with a left-adductor strain and recalled right-hander Landen Roupp from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Snell was scratched from his next start on Wednesday against the New York Mets and will now miss at... Read More
Ilya Sorokin To Start Game 3
New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin will be the starter for Thursday's Game 3 of the team's first-round series against the visiting Carolina Hurricanes. The Isles went with Semyon Varlamov for the first two games of the series but the team has been out-scored 8-4 so far in the series. However, Varlamov was the hot... Read More
Dylan Crews Dealing With Minor Issue
Washington Nationals outfield prospect Dylan Crews (undisclosed) hasn't played for Double-A Harrisburg since last Wednesday but is fine, according to sources. Crews had a minor undisclosed issue that kept him out a few days last week but was held out of the lineup on Tuesday night as a precaution because of rainy weather. The 22-year-old... Read More
Jordan McAbee's NASCAR Betting Picks: Würth 400 at Dover (Premium Content)
All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're on to Dover for the Würth 400 this weekend and the NASCAR Cup Series' annual stop at "The Monster Mile." Dover Motor Speedway is a steep, concrete oval that is one mile in length. A lot of analysts like to look at... Read More
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis (Premium Content)
MLB DFS All-In-One Staff Picks for Today All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to RotoBaller's All-In-One MLB DFS Staff picks. We'll update this page every morning with our daily DFS picks. Scroll below the cheat sheet for our weather report, slate notes, and sample lineups for DraftKings and... Read More
Lane Thomas Likely To Go On Injured List
Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas (knee), who is undergoing an MRI exam on his left knee on Wednesday, is considered very likely to land on the injured list, according to sources. As a result, rookie infielder Trey Lipscomb is in Washington on Wednesday in case the team puts Thomas on the IL. Lipscomb hit .224... Read More
Ryne Nelson To Throw Bullpen Wednesday
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that right-hander Ryne Nelson (elbow) will throw a bullpen session at Salt River Fields on Wednesday, and it sounds like it could be close to the minimum 15 days on the injured list for him. Nelson was hit by a comebacker on his elbow and was put on the... Read More
Florio's Bullpen Report: Speculative Saves, Changing Bullpens, Elite Ratios (Week 5)
This is a wonderful time to be a sports fan. The NBA and NHL playoffs are in full swing and the NFL Draft is right around the corner. It is one of the best weeks on the sports calendar. With so much going on, it could be easy to take your eye off the fantasy... Read More
Paul Sewald "Getting Extremely Close"
Arizona Cardinals closer Paul Sewald (oblique) is back in Arizona working with the medical team to determine whether he will need another minor-league rehab assignment or if he's ready to rejoin the D-backs. Manager Torey Lovullo said Sewald is "getting extremely close" to returning from the 15-day injured list. The 33-year-old made his first rehab... Read More
Reggie Bush Set To Get 2005 Heisman Trophy Back - College Football News
In the mid-2000s, former USC running back Reggie Bush was one of the brightest stars at any level of football. The two-time National Champion is regarded as one of the most exciting college football players ever, and he won a Heisman Trophy for his efforts. However, after reports emerged that the Heisman Trust would have... Read More