Reid Detmers Set To Be Recalled From Triple-A

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers is set to be promoted from Triple-A Salt Lake according to Russell Dorsey of Yahoo Sports. Detmers made 12 starts at the major league level this summer but struggled with a 6.14 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP through 63 innings of work. At Triple-A this season, the southpaw […]

Jairo Iriarte Set To Join Major League Roster

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Jairo Iriarte is set to join the major league roster when the rosters expand, according to James Fegan of Baseball America. Iriarte has spent the entire summer at Double-A and is completely bypassing Triple-A on his way to the big leagues, similar to how fellow White Sox pitching prospect Drew […]

Coby Mayo Headed To Baltimore

Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo is set to rejoin the major league roster when the rosters expand, according to Matt Weyrich of the Baltimore Sun. The budding star got a brief taste of the major leagues earlier this summer but struggled as he went 1-for-17 across his first seven major league games. However, […]

Darlington-2 NASCAR Qualifying Results and Starting Lineup

On Saturday afternoon, the NASCAR Cup Series held the qualifying session for this weekend's Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. This qualifying session consisted of two rounds. The first round was split into two groups, and the five fastest drivers from each group advanced to the second round. In the second round, the drivers […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects Ready To Shine: Dalton Rushing, Colby Thomas, Jacob Wilson

We are closing in on the final weeks of the fantasy baseball season and there are still some players in the minors who could help out for fantasy purposes were they to get the call tomorrow. Even if they do not get the call this season, these prospects could have big impacts next season, so […]

Darlington-2 NASCAR Practice Speeds, Lap Averages, and Notes

The NASCAR Cup Series ran a single practice session at Darlington Raceway on Saturday afternoon in preparation for the upcoming Cook Out Southern 500 on Sunday evening. The 37-car field was split into two groups for this practice session. Below you'll find the two practice groups, key notes from the practice session and the practice […]

Kyle Manzardo Set To Return To The Major Leagues

Cleveland Guardians first base prospect Kyle Manzardo is set to be promoted to the major league roster on Sunday when the rosters expand, according to Francys Romero. Manzardo earned a brief 30-game major-league stint earlier this summer and held a .207/.241/.329 slash line. However, during this stretch, he struggled to find consistent playing time. At […]

Joshua Palmer Could Lead Chargers In Targets

The Athletic's Daniel Popper thinks that if all the Los Angeles Chargers wide receivers stay healthy this year, Joshua Palmer will lead the team in targets. Palmer is the returning player with the most targets, receptions, yards and touchdowns from quarterback Justin Herbert. He's also the fourth-most targeted receiver in Herbert's career, behind Keenan Allen, […]

Yandy Diaz Not In Saturday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (knee) is not in Saturday's lineup. Diaz was removed from Friday's game early due to left knee patellar tendinitis. Before exiting, the 33-year-old tallied two hits with one of them leaving the yard. Currently, it is still unknown how much time Diaz will miss, so fantasy managers should […]

Joey Bosa Had Hand Surgery

Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Joey Bosa (hand) said on Thursday that he suffered a broken hand during a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams on Aug. 4 that required surgery. Bosa returned to practice for the first time this past Tuesday and was wearing a black club around his left hand. He will […]

Dylan Crews Leading Off Again On Saturday

Washington Nationals outfield prospect Dylan Crews is once again in the leadoff spot as the Nationals continue a three-game set against the Chicago Cubs. The Nationals have slotted their former second-overall pick to the top of the lineup in each of the past three games. In his first two games at the big league level, […]

Dak Prescott Doesn't Have Deadline For Contract Extension

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said he doesn't need a long-term contract extension done before the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sept. 8 against the Cleveland Browns. "I think it says a lot if it is or if it isn't," Prescott said. "But 'however' doesn't really matter to me, to be honest with you." Prescott […]

Jacob deGrom Set To Make Another Start At Triple-A On Sunday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) is set to start for Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, Sept. 1, and throw around 45 pitches, according to manager Bruce Bochy. deGrom has slowly begun working his way back from Tommy John surgery and is approaching his return to the majors. The right-hander logged a two-inning start […]

Max Scherzer Throws Light Bullpen, Remains Without Timeline

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (shoulder) threw a light bullpen on Friday, according to MLB.com. The 40-year-old has had a difficult season as he has battled numerous injuries and faced many setbacks. He has made only eight starts this summer to the tune of a 3.89 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP. The right-hander was […]

Bengals Intensifying Efforts On An Extension For Ja'Marr Chase

According to sources, the Cincinnati Bengals are intensifying their efforts to sign star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase to a long-term contract extension with just over a week left until the Bengals kick off the regular season with a Week 1 matchup against the New England Patriots. Chase did step foot on the practice field last […]

Yu Darvish Throws 66 Pitches In Controlled Game

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish (elbow) threw 66 pitches in a controlled minor-league game on Friday evening. Bernie Wilson of the Associated Press reported that the 38-year-old felt well after the session. However, his next steps still have yet to be determined. Darvish has been sidelined since June with elbow inflammation. However, seeing […]

Lou Trivino Continues To Improve

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Lou Trivino (elbow) had his minor-league rehab assignment moved from Double-A Somerset to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday. He had five outings for Somerset and allowed just one run on three hits over five innings while walking two and striking out five. Manager Aaron Boone said on Aug. 25 that Trivino's […]

Yankees Expect Clarke Schmidt To Be Ready For Second Week In September

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt (lat) is scheduled to throw a side session on Saturday, at which point the team will decide if he needs to make another minor-league rehab start. General manager Brian Cashman has said that the Yankees expect Schmidt to be ready during the second week of September. In his two […]

Jon Berti's Rehab Assignment To Extend Into Next Week

New York Yankees infielder Jon Berti (calf) will continue his minor-league rehab assignment through Sunday and will play "a handful of days next week, too," according to manager Aaron Boone. Berti started his rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Aug. 24 and has gone 3-for-19 (.158) with a homer in his first seven games. Berti […]

Ian Hamilton Suffers Setback With Back Spasms

New York Yankees right-hander Ian Hamilton (back, lat) was scratched from his minor-league outing on Friday at Double-A Somerset due to back spasms, according to manager Aaron Boone. It's pretty disappointing for Hamilton and the Yankees, as he was most likely going to be reinstated from the 15-day injured list on Saturday if he got […]

Luis Gil To Make A Rehab Start On Sunday

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil (back) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment on Sunday, according to manager Aaron Boone. It will be Gil's first start since he left his start on Aug. 20 against the Cleveland Guardians after three-plus innings with lower-back discomfort. Gil landed on the 15-day injured list the next […]

Yankees Haven't Decided If They'll Call Up Jasson Dominguez

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the team has not yet decided if it will promote top outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez when rosters expand on Sunday. Dominguez was slashing .299/.351/.453 with four home runs and 17 RBI through 34 contests with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre entering action on Friday. "We'll see," Boone said. "He's certainly one […]

Austin Wells Hitting Cleanup For Yankees On Saturday

New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells is behind the plate and batting cleanup on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Kyle Gibson at Yankee Stadium, a day after hitting two home runs and driving in four runs in a 6-3 win. The 25-year-old mustachioed catcher has earned primary duties behind the plate this […]

Fantasy Football QB Rankings - Preseason Updates for Drafts Include Joe Burrow, Jayden Daniels, Caleb Williams, Trevor Lawrence, Deshaun Watson, more

What a glorious time of year! Welcome back RotoBallers to our team's updated QB fantasy football rankings for 2024 drafts. Fantasy managers used to wait until the later rounds when selecting a quarterback, but the position has been bumped up recently with managers playing in 2QB or superflex formats. The quarterback position is pretty deep […]

Clayton Kershaw Likely Heading To Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (toe) is dealing with a bone spur in his left big toe that he's been dealing with, according to manager Dave Roberts, and the skipper is expecting a possible injured-list move. "I'd be shocked if we don't make an IL move or two," Roberts said. Kershaw was removed from […]

PPR Fantasy Football TE Rankings - Preseason Draft Updates Include George Kittle, Jake Ferguson, Kyle Pitts, Brock Bowers, David Njoku, Luke Musgrave

Welcome back fellow RotoBallers to our team's updated PPR fantasy football tight end rankings for 2024 drafts. Week 1 is fast approaching, and we are in the final stretch of the fantasy football draft season. Tight ends have been boom-or-bust over the years, but in 2024, the drop-off in the position doesn't happen until the […]

Updated Fantasy Football Draft Rankings: The King's Rankings Risers, Fallers and Draft Tips

The final and most hectic days of the fantasy football draft season are now here. As needed, my latest fantasy football rankings have been supplied for all formats, including tight end premium leagues, along with analysis on recent my fantasy football rankings risers and fallers. My two sets of rankings below are for PPR formats […]

Will Mike Williams Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) got off to a hot start in 2023 but suffered a torn ACL in Week 3, which put an end to his campaign. Before the injury, the 29-year-old caught 19 passes for 249 yards with a score in just over two games of play. This offseason, he signed with the […]

Framber Valdez Tosses Seven Hitless Innings In No-Decision

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez threw seven innings of a no-hit baseball in Friday's 3-2 victory over the Royals, allowing three walks and a hit batsman while striking out seven, but did not factor into the decision. The lefty was at 98 pitches so he would have gone well over his season-high pitch count […]

Manny Machado Smacks Three-Run Shot For 23rd Home Run

San Diego Padres designated hitter Manny Machado had a three-hit day at the plate in Friday's 13-5 rout over the Rays, including a three-run blast in the second inning that gave him four RBI on the day. The 32-year-old also scored twice in the game. It was Machado's fifth multi-hit game in his last eight, […]