Danny Barlow Remains Undefeated

Danny Barlow picked up a split decision win over Nikolay Veretennikov on the main card of UFC Vegas 95. Most fans who watched this fight thought Barlow won convincingly and should have walked out with a unanimous decision, but one judge saw it otherwise, as he gave Veretennikov all three rounds. In 15 minutes of […]

Jacob Waguespack Hopes To Throw A Bullpen This Week

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Jacob Waguespack (back, shoulder) received injections in his back on Aug. 5 and was hoping to return to throwing bullpen sessions by Tuesday, Aug. 13. Waguespack was moved to the 60-day injured list on May 18. He suffered a right-shoulder injury during his last outing for Triple-A Durham that wasn't expected […]

Shane McClanahan Throwing Regular Bullpens

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (elbow) took a big step in his rehab progression on July 30, when he threw off the mound for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery on Aug. 21 of 2023, his second time having the procedure. McClanahan threw 10 fastballs at Tropicana Field and said he felt […]

Chelsea Chandler Gets Dominated At UFC Vegas 95

Chelsea Chandler suffered a lopsided decision loss to Yana Santos at UFC Vegas 95 on Saturday. Multiple fighters missed the mark on the scales for Saturday's UFC Vegas 95, including Chandler. Chandler came in weighing 141 pounds, six pounds over the bantamweight limit. In 15 minutes of action, Chandler landed 56 significant strikes, compared to […]

Richie Palacios Working To Regain Range Of Motion

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder/infielder Richie Palacios (knee) landed on the injured list on Aug. 2 with a right-knee sprain and was expected to miss four to six weeks, but manager Kevin Cash was optimistic that Palacios could return this season. Palacios is working to regain the range of motion in his knee before resuming workouts […]

Ryan Pepiot Strikes Out Seven In Rehab Start

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Ryan Pepiot (knee), who is 6-5 with a 3.92 ERA in 17 starts for the Rays this year, gave up one hit and two walks while striking out seven over 3 1/3 scoreless innings in a 69-pitch minor-league rehab start for Double-A Montgomery on Saturday, which was his first game action […]

Starling Marte Could Return This Weekend

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (knee) could be activated from the 10-day injured list this weekend. In Marte's three minor-league rehab games with Single-A St. Lucie and Double-A Binghamton, he's gone 2-for-7 with a home run and a stolen base. The veteran outfielder is recovering from a bone bruise in his right knee, but […]

Jarren Duran Could Face Potential Suspension

Major League Baseball is considering its options regarding the incident with Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, and a decision will be reached later on Monday or no later than Tuesday. In previous instances, the league has worked with teams and approved discipline levied by a club. Television microphones picked up Duran's use of a […]

Fooled Me Once, Not Again: Sophomore Wide Receivers Set To Bust In Fantasy Football

Rookies and young wide receivers need time to develop. Going from college to the NFL is a big adjustment for many players, and wideouts need time to get accustomed to it. For some players, it takes just a couple of weeks. For others, it could take some time.  Justin Jefferson only needed two weeks before […]

Zebby Matthews - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 22)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August 12th ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins starting pitching prospect Zebby Matthews is being promoted to the major leagues. Matthews has progressed through the minor leagues at an incredible pace this season. He opened the campaign at High-A where he needed just 22 innings to move up to Double-A. Zebby […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Stories of the Week - Camilo Doval, Luis Arraez, and Pedro Grifol

Hello again, RotoBallers, and welcome back to another look at the week that was. Every Monday, I review the bigger stories from the previous week and assess their impact on fantasy baseball. Hopefully, this column helps you keep an eye on the league at large as the season winds down. Another week and another closer […]

Edgar Quero Continues To Enjoy Big August

Chicago White Sox catching prospect Edgar Quero has been one of the best hitters in the minor league since the start of August. Through eight games, the backstop has carried a .419/.472/.677 line with two home runs, seven RBI, and a 4:5 BB:K ratio. He has only gone hitless once and has tallied at least […]

Is Greg Dortch, Michael Wilson, Or Zay Jones The Fantasy Football WR2 For The Cardinals?

Two of the most sought-after players, at their respective positions, are members of the Arizona Cardinals. Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is an early second-round selection despite never playing against NFL defenses. Trey McBride is a top-four option at tight end. Where does that leave the rest of the weapons in the passing offense? Greg […]

Jordan Walker Stays Hot At Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker posted another multi-hit performance on Sunday, going 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI. This was his second straight game, tallying multiple hits and going deep. Since the start of the month, the 22-year-old has held a strong .349/.404/.674 line with 15 total hits, three doubles, three round-trippers, […]

Deyvison De Los Santos Goes Deep Again On Sunday

Miami Marlins third base prospect Deyvison De Los Santos went deep for the second time in as many games on Sunday. Since August 3, the slugging infielder holds a .600 SLG with three long balls, seven RBI, and a double. Since joining the Marlins system on July 27, the 21-year-old has posted a .269/.356/.577 line […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: Ja'Tavion Sanders

Many analysts regarded Ja'Tavion Sanders as the TE2 of the 2024 NFL Draft behind Brock Bowers. However, Sanders experienced a "draft slide" on draft night. The Texas product had to see three TEs (Bowers, Ben Sinnott, and Tip Reiman) get picked before his name was called. The Panthers eventually picked Sanders with the 101st overall […]

2024 NFL Preseason Power Rankings: Top 12 Teams

C.J. Stroud was not just a great rookie but one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL last year. The signs point towards him not slowing down, and they have invested in more weapons for him, includi...

Quinn Mathews Sharp In Latest Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitching prospect Quinn Mathews was sharp in his latest outing on Sunday evening as he logged five innings of one-run ball. He allowed just two hits, two free passes, and six punchouts. Across his past four starts, the southpaw has held a stellar 1.69 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and a 7:31 BB:K […]

Enrique Bradfield Jr. Promoted To Double-A

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Enrique Bradfield Jr. is being promoted to Double-A Bowie, according to MiLB Central. The fourth-best prospect in the Baltimore system has spent the entire season at High-A and held a .267/.345/.363 slash line with an eye-catching 59 swiped bags and a 35:58 BB:K. Bradfield had a big July, where he posted […]

Twins Calling Up Zebby Matthews

The Minnesota Twins are calling up pitching prospect Zebby Matthews, ESPN's Jeff Passan reports. Matthews, the No. 6 prospect in the Minnesota system, is 6-3 this season across three levels of the minors with a 2.60 ERA and 0.87 WHIP. The 24-year-old right-hander rapidly rose through the minors this year and will now get his […]

Parker Messick Dealing At Double-A Akron

Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Parker Messick has been red-hot of late for Double-A Akron. The 23-year-old southpaw pitched six scoreless innings Sunday allowing just a hit and a walk with six strikeouts. He has now allowed just three runs over his last 21 innings. Overall at Akron, the Florida State product is 3-1 with a […]

Fantasy Football Best Ball Wide Receivers for 2024 Drafts (Tiers 4-8) - August Updates

The onset of training camps and preseason matchups have served as reminders that the regular season is rapidly approaching. Participation in drafts has also accelerated significantly, as many of you are assembling teams in multiple formats. This escalation in the momentum of draft season will intensify even further until final selections in all leagues are […]

Kyle Teel Gets Shot At Triple-A Worcester

Boston Red Sox catcher prospect Kyle Teel has been promoted to Triple-A Worcester. The 22-year-old hit .298/.390/.462 with 11 homers, 60 RBI, and nine stolen bases for Double-A Portland before being rewarded with the promotion. MLB's No. 5 catcher prospect, Teel offers a polished approach at the plate with power and speed to boot. His […]

Marcelo Mayer Called Up To Triple-A Worcester

Boston Red Sox top prospect Marcelo Mayer has been promoted to Triple-A Worcester. The 21-year-old shortstop hit .307/.370/.480 with eight homers, 38 RBI, and 13 stolen bases in 77 games for Double-A Portland this season. Mayer just came back from an IL stint with a shoulder ailment but he is deemed healthy enough to make […]

Roman Anthony Earns Promotion To Triple-A Worcester

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony has been promoted to Triple-A Worcester. Boston's No. 2 prospect hit .269/.367/.489 with Double-A Portland before getting the bump up a level. Anthony has 15 homers, 45 RBI, and 16 stolen bases this season, showing off the power-speed potential that makes him such a high-level prospect. At just […]

Caleb Martin Believes He Can Elevate His Game In Philadelphia

Philadelphia 76ers forward Caleb Martin wants to do something "special" with his new team and sees himself playing a significant role. "They're putting a great team together. They've got a lot of guys with a lot of talent," Martin told Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. "So I think it should elevate my game in […]

Malik Nabers Considered Day-To-Day With Ankle Sprain

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (ankle) limped off the practice field on Sunday and the team thought it was a minor ankle sprain at the time. According to Dan Duggan of The Athletic, it looks like the mild ankle sprain has been confirmed and Nabers seems to be considered day-to-day. The Giants are […]

Reggie Jackson Eager To Start Life Under Nick Nurse

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Reggie Jackson is excited to link up with Nick Nurse in the City of Brotherly Love and isn't overly concerned about his playing time, despite facing a lot of competition for minutes at the point guard position. "Since he was with the Raptors and became a head coach, kind of seeing […]

Top Five Dark Horse Heisman Candidates For The 2024 College Football Season

There probably isn't an award in sports that's more iconic than the Heisman Trophy. I mean, who hasn't struck a Heisman pose after a key moment in life? Entering this season, players like Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel and Texas QB Quinn Ewers are among the favorites, but the favorites don't always win an award like […]

Troy Fautanu Expected To Miss Two Weeks

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie offensive lineman Troy Fautanu (knee) suffered an MCL sprain in the team's preseason debut on Friday, but it was expected to be a minor injury. After an update from Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, it looks like the rookie will only miss two weeks. While that means he's likely to miss […]