Jordan Mason Dealing With Hip Soreness

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason (hip) didn't play in the team's preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Afterward, head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Mason was dealing with hip soreness, so they went in the direction of being cautious. The 25-year-old has been making a lot of waves in training camp […]

Connor Norby - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 22)

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August 19 ANALYSIS: Connor Norby is finally making his much-anticipated debut for the Miami Marlins. Norby, who was acquired at the trade deadline in the deal that sent Trevor Rogers to Baltimore, was playing with Miami's Triple-A team in Jacksonville since being traded but was activated by Miami […]

Kool-Aid McKinstry Suffers Knee Injury

New Orleans Saints defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (knee) suffered a knee injury in the team's preseason contest against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The good news is that head coach Dennis Allen said that they think they avoided anything major. The exact injury to his knee hasn't been confirmed just yet, but it seems […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Freddie Freeman, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Austin Riley, Ketel Marte, Ha-Seong Kim, Pete Fairbanks, Yandy Diaz, and more

September is just ahead, meaning the MLB and fantasy baseball playoffs with be here before we know it. With several key studs dealing with injuries, let's take a look at the top injured players, including Freddie Freeman, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Austin Riley, Ketel Marte, Ha-Seong Kim, Pete Fairbanks, Yandy Diaz, and more. This is the […]

Damian Lillard Confident Of Big Bounce-Back Campaign

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard struggled by his standards in his debut campaign with the team but is confident that he can regain the form he previously had playing in Portland. "I'm not a player that's breaking down," Lillard told Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "I live a clean, good, healthy life […]

Rays Promote Tre' Morgan To Double-A

The Tampa Bay Rays are promoting first base prospect Tre' Morgan to Double-A Montgomery. Morgan is the Rays No. 11 prospect per MLB Pipeline and Montgomery will now be the third team that he will suit up for this season after opening the season with High-A Charleston before a promotion to High-A Bowling Green. Morgan, […]

Robert Tonyan Remains Sidelined With Back Issue

Minnesota Vikings tight end Robert Tonyan (back) remains sidelined with back spasms and hasn't been able to suit up for either of the team's two preseason games. Tonyan first experienced the spasms on July 31 and hasn't been able to practice since then. The initial hope was that he'd be back in time for one […]

Kristian Campbell Earns Promotion To Triple-A

After strong performances for High-A Greenville and Double-A Portland this season, the Boston Red Sox will promote infield prospect Kristian Campbell to Triple-A Worcester. Campbell, the clubs No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline earns the promotion after hitting a combined .339 with 30 doubles, 16 home runs, 60 RBI and 20 stolen bases in 96 […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects Ready To Shine - Owen Caissie, Jordan Beck, Connor Norby

As the fantasy baseball season enters late August, it's all hands on deck as fantasy managers try to reach the playoffs in head-to-head leagues and finish strong in roto leagues. One way to go all-in is by going with a youth movement, whether that's adding recent call-ups or finding a bench spot for prospects in […]

Nuggets Interested In Vasilije Micic

Charlotte Hornets point guard Vasilije Micic is drawing links with the Denver Nuggets. "With a salary of $7.7 million this season and an $8.1 million team option in 2025-26, Vasilije Micić continues to be mentioned as a potential down-the-road trade target for Denver given Micic's close relationship with Nuggets star Nikola Jokic," writes NBA insider […]

Jackson Jobe K's Seven For Double-A Erie

Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Jackson Jobe earned a no-decision for Double-A Erie on Sunday. Jobe, the club's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline fired 5 1/3 innings and allowed three hits, two runs and four walks with seven strikeouts. It was the third time in his last four outings that Jobe has allowed three or […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Stories of the Week - Jazz Chisholm Jr., Christian Yelich, and Aaron Judge

Hello again, RotoBallers, and welcome to a fresh week of fantasy baseball. With waivers run and lineups locked, now is a good time to catch up on the news from around the league. Every Monday, I use this space to highlight a few headlines that stood out to me and assess their impact on fantasy […]

Deyvison De Los Santos Adds On To MiLB Home Run Lead

Miami Marlins first base/third base prospect Deyvison De Los Santos went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and three RBI on Sunday for Triple-A Jacksonville. The home run was his 34rd of the season and he continues to lead all of MiLB baseball in that category. The 21-year-old opened the season in the Arizona Diamondbacks […]

Omer Yurtseven Recently Works Out For Knicks

Turkish center Omer Yurtseven remains a free agent and is linked with a return to Europe. However, according to NBA insider Marc Stein, the 26-year-old recently had a workout with the New York Knicks. The Knicks are exploring frontcourt options after losing Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Yurtseven, who started […]

Baltimore Ravens Fantasy Football Team Preview - QB, RB, WR, TE Outlooks

Welcome to my 2024 fantasy football preview for the Baltimore Ravens as part of my team-by-team fantasy football outlooks series. This new 32-part series will dissect each NFL team through a fantasy football lens. We'll look at each of the four primary positions -- quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end -- and identify […]

Rockies Demote Hunter Goodman

The Colorado Rockies have demoted catcher/first baseman/outfielder Hunter Goodman to Triple-A Albuquerque. Goodman has seen two stints with the big-league club this season, with his most recent lasting much of the season. In his time with the Rockies, the slugger hit .177 with eight home runs and 24 RBI over 54 games. The power translated […]

Clippers Preparing For Possibility Of P.J. Tucker Remaining With Team

Los Angeles Clippers forward P.J. Tucker will likely remain with the team for the start of the season. The veteran was sparingly used by the team in 2023-24, and Tucker even publicly requested a trade. According to The Athletic's Law Murray, the Clippers have explored trading him in the offseason after Tucker picked up a […]

Six NFL Players Set to Break Out in 2024

If you were in a lab and tried to create the perfect NFL quarterback, you’d walk out with Anthony Richardson. The fourth overall pick in 2023 blew up the NFL Combine, posting the most athletic num...

Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (August 19 - August 25)

As we hurtle toward the fantasy baseball playoffs, we'll need to focus our attention much more specifically on the players on our rosters. Before we get there we may need some help. So, welcome to the final edition of my Players to Watch for the Week Ahead series for 2024 as we look ahead to the […]

Pat Freiermuth (TE, PIT): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~122 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~134 ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth likely wants to forget about the 2023 season. He missed multiple games due to a hamstring injury and only caught 32 passes for 308 yards and two touchdowns. That led to Freiermuth finishing as the TE30 in PPR formats. […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects Ready To Shine - Shay Whitcomb, Hurston Waldrep, Jordan Lawlar

It is getting to crunch time in fantasy baseball and it could be time to look for an edge in redraft leagues. That edge could come from a minor league prospect who debuts during the final month-plus of the regular season or a recent call-up. Here is a look at three prospects, one of whom […]

Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Barrel% - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 22)

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our hitter's advanced metrics leaders article for Week 22 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Today, we will be taking a look at players like Juan Soto, Ian Happ, Randy Arozarena, and more. As another week of baseball wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most impactful plate appearances […]

Jacob Cowing Leads 49ers In Receiving In Preseason Tilt

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Jacob Cowing led the team in receiving -- and all-purpose yards -- during a 16-10 win over the New Orleans Saints in Santa Clara on Sunday night. The fourth-round pick caught four of five targets for 51 yards while adding a 19-yard carry in his first NFL action. Cowing, […]

Matt Breida, Cody Schrader Lead 49ers In Carries

San Francisco 49ers running backs Matt Breida and Cody Schrader each handled seven carries in the team's 16-10 preseason victory over the New Orleans Saints in Santa Clara on Sunday night. Breida, who returns to San Francisco after spending four years elsewhere, made more of his opportunity, taking his carries for 24 yards and catching […]

Blake Snell Continues Dominant Run

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell continued to pitch like an ace on Sunday, tossing seven innings of one-run ball against the Oakland Athletics. Snell allowed six hits and two walks while striking out 10. The lefty has been on a tear since returning from the IL on July 9, allowing just six runs […]

Joshua Dobbs Rushes For Touchdown In Second Straight Preseason Game

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joshua Dobbs took the bulk of the offensive snaps for the team in a 16-10 preseason victory over the New Orleans Saints in Santa Clara on Sunday night. The 29-year-old entered the game for San Francisco's fourth possession following a struggling Brock Purdy offense. Dobbs would remain at the helm for […]

Michael Kopech Could Be Dodgers Closer

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Michael Kopech collected his 11th save of the season and second in three days on Sunday, locking down a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Kopech has been fantastic since he was acquired by the Dodgers at the trade deadline, tossing 9 ⅓ shutout frames, striking out 13, and allowing […]

Calvin Faucher Grabs Third Save

Miami Marlins reliever Calvin Faucher collected his third save of the season on Sunday, shutting down the New York Mets to preserve a 3-2 win. Faucher allowed a pair of hits but was able to strike out two and prevent the Mets from scoring. With Tanner Scott and AJ Puk sent to contenders at the […]

Connor Norby Called Back Up To Majors

Miami Marlins second base prospect Connor Norby is getting called back up to the big leagues. Norby was traded to the Marlins at this year's deadline and was then sent down to Triple-A, but after slashing .263/.300/.368 in 13 games the Marlins are bringing him up to the majors. Norby wasn't good in his two […]