
Pavin Smith Optioned To Triple-A
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Pavin Smith is being sent down to Triple-A Reno. This move is likely to make room for newly acquired Josh Bell. Smith has performed very well in the major leagues this season, holding a .270/.309/.492 line with three home runs, 16 RBI, and a 4:9 BB:K ratio. Prior to being traded to […]

James Conner, David Montgomery, Rhamondre Stevenson - 2024 Fantasy Football Running Back Outlooks
It's becoming harder and harder to trust running backs in fantasy football. That could be why only four backs (Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, Bijan Robinson, and Jahmyr Gibbs) have an ADP inside the top 13 in drafts this season. However, if you are looking for a running back in the middle-to-late rounds, James Conner, David […]

Brett Harris Sent To Triple-A
Oakland Athletics third baseman Brett Harris is being optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas. The Gonzaga product made his major league debut earlier this season but has struggled through his first look at major league pitching. Through 36 games, the 26-year-old posted a .146/.276/.262 line with three home runs, 12 RBI, and a 17:25 BB:K ratio. […]

Nolan Gorman Sitting Against Right-Handed Pitcher On Friday
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman will take a seat on Friday afternoon against right-handed pitcher Javier Assad. This is now the second time in the past nine games that Gorman has sat against a right-hander. He usually retreats to the bench when facing a southpaw, but this now suggests that the 24-year-old may […]

Miguel Amaya Takes A Seat On Friday
Chicago Cubs catching prospect Miguel Amaya is not in Friday's lineup as the Cubs and Cardinals will face off for the second game of a four-game set. Amaya got the starting nod on Thursday evening for the opening game of the series. Across his past five games, the young backstop has tallied only one hit […]

Is Tony Pollard Or Tyjae Spears The Fantasy Football RB1 For The Titans?
For the first time since the 2015 season, Derrick Henry will not be the Tennessee Titans starting running back. After Henry signed a two-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens in free agency, the Titans backfield will look a bit different this upcoming season. But the good news for the Titans is that they did sign […]

Ranger Suarez Hopeful To Avoid Lengthy Stay On IL
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (back) could return rather quickly from the 15-day injured list. Phillies skipper Rob Thompson is hopeful that the southpaw could return to the mound when the Phillies face the Arizona Diamondbacks from August 8-11. This is a great sign, as the 28-year-old could come off the IL as early […]

Bryan Woo Officially Named Friday’s Starter
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo (hamstring) is officially listed as Friday's starter on MLB.com. The right-hander was dealing with a lingering hamstring injury all week after he left his last start early. This was the same injury that caused him to spend a minor stint on the injured list in July. The Cal Poly […]

Is Kirk Cousins Practicing In Full? Will He Be Ready For Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update
The Atlanta Falcons made a massive investment in quarterback Kirk Cousins, signing him to a four-year, $180 million contract. Therefore, they expect him to lead the NFC South franchise to their first winning season and playoff appearance since 2017. However, his health will be vital to his success, especially since he suffered a season-ending torn […]

When is the First Game of the 2024 NFL Season? Date and Start Time for NFL Kickoff Matchup
As the calendar turns to August, it signifies that a new National Football League season is right around the corner. Die-hard fans will cheer for their beloved squads again, hoping they’ll fare well this year. But while all 32 teams will play in Week 1, two American Football Conference powerhouses will kick off the NFL’s […]

Dallas Cowboys 2024 NFL Schedule: Opponents, Game Times, TV Info for Regular and Preseason
It has been a wild offseason for the Dallas Cowboys. After owner/president/general manager Jerry Jones said the team was "all in" this spring, they made just two free agent signings (Eric Kendricks and Ezekiel Elliott). On top of that, Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Micah Parsons are all in line to get paid big money. […]

Thomas White Sharp Over Five Innings
Miami Marlins pitching prospect Thomas White allowed one run in his five innings of work on Thursday night for High-A Beloit with three hits, three walks, and eight strikeouts. The left-hander boasts an 11.8 K/9 over eight starts with Beloit this season. He has a 2.92 ERA and 1.37 WHIP across two levels this season […]

Ezekiel Elliott, Rico Dowdle, Royce Freeman - 2024 Fantasy Football Running Back Outlooks
The Dallas Cowboys had a relatively quiet offseason and didn't make many moves in free agency. But they did somewhat address their running back room after losing Tony Pollard in March. With Pollard's departure, Dallas signed two veterans, Ezekiel Elliott and Royce Freeman. Elliott and Freeman will now join Rico Dowdle in Dallas' backfield for the […]

Mitch Bratt Deals In Double-A Debut
Texas Rangers left-handed pitching prospect Mitch Bratt turned in an impressive Double-A debut on Thursday night, with five scoreless innings with a hit allowed and two walks to go with four strikeouts in picking up the victory. Bratt is 7-4 in 16 total starts this season with a 2.84 ERA and 0.98 WHIP. The numbers […]

DraftKings MMA, UFC DFS Lineup Picks - UFC Abu Dhabi: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov
For the first time this year, the UFC heads to Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The UFC Abu Dhabi card is stacked and filled with top prospects, undefeated contenders, and iconic veterans alike. This event will mark UFC's 19th visit to Abu Dhabi and the first since UFC 294 in October 2023. While we wait […]

Promoted Teams Preview - Fantasy Premier League Predictions, Tips, Picks for 2024-2025
Welcome to the 2024-2025 Fantasy Premier League season, RotoBallers! The game has officially launched for the new season, and it's time to start preparing for another year of FPL. We will have you covered from the preseason in July until the final kick of the season in May and everything else that happens in between. […]

Yordanny Monegro Throws Five Hitless Innings
Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Yordanny Monegro picked up a win with five no-hit innings on Thursday night for High-A Greenville. The right-hander struck out six and did not issue a walk. The 21-year-old is now 3-2 in 12 starts across two levels this season with a 3.88 ERA and 1.20 WHIP. At just High-A […]

Dalton Rushing Reaches Five Times On Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers catching prospect Dalton Rushing went 3-for-4 on Thursday evening with two walks, four RBI, and a long ball. This was Rushing's fourth round-tripper in the past eight games. In this span, Rushing has only gone hitless once and posted three multi-hit efforts. Overall, through his first 74 games at Double-A Tulsa, the […]

Jacob Trouba Unmoved By Trade Speculation
New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba hasn't been bothered by trade speculation that surrounded him earlier in the summer and is ready to head to battle with the team once again next season. "It's part of the business," Trouba told Peter Baugh of The Athletic. "I knew that part of my contract turned this year […]

Ryan Nicholson Blasts First Professional Homer
Los Angeles Angels prospect Ryan Nicholson hit the first home run of his professional career on Thursday night for Single-A Inland Empire. In two games with Inland Empire, the Angels 10th round pick out of the University of Kentucky is 3-for-5 with a homer and six RBI. It's been a nice adjustment to professional baseball […]

Rhett Lowder Posts Second Straight Quality Start
Cincinnati Reds starting pitching prospect Rhett Lowder has continued his strong run at Double-A by logging his second consecutive quality start on Thursday evening. In this start, the former seventh-overall pick in last year's draft tossed six innings of one-run ball with five punchouts. Since the start of July, Lowder holds a solid 2.39 ERA […]

Is De'Von Achane or Raheem Mostert The Fantasy Football RB1 for the Dolphins?
The Miami Dolphins backfield will feature a ton of speed this upcoming season. With De'Von Achane, Raheem Mostert, and rookie Jaylen Wright leading this Dolphins running back group in 2024, it's safe to say they have the fastest backfield in all of football. Wright will likely take a backseat on offense in his first year, […]

Alexander Barabanov Joins KHL's Ak Bars
Russian winger Alexander Barabanov will head back to the KHL for the upcoming campaign after signing a two-year contract with Ak Bars Kazan. The 30-year-old finishes his NHL career with 32 goals and 107 points in 206 games. Barabanov, who won the KHL championship a couple of times with SKA Saint Petersburg before moving to […]

Yohandy Morales Homers In Second Straight Rehab Game
Washington Nationals first base/third base prospect Yohandy Morales (thumb) hit a home run in his second straight rehab game for Single-A Fredericksburg on Thursday. The 22-year-old is hitting .238 with two homers and 17 RBI for Double-A Harrisburg this season in 37 games. The Nationals' second-round pick in 2023, Morales boasts 60-grade power. He has […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Max Fried, Tanner Bibee, Reynaldo Lopez, Lance Lynn, Adbert Alzolay, and more
With weekend MLB action ahead, injuries remain a significant factor in fantasy baseball lineups. We have the latest updates on stud pitchers around the league. Let's take a look at injured pitchers Max Fried, Tanner Bibee, Reynaldo Lopez, Lance Lynn, Adbert Alzolay, and more. This is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury updates for […]

Jackson Ferris Tosses Eight Inning Gem
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitching prospect Jackson Ferris logged the best start of his season on Thursday evening as he tossed eight no-hit innings. He allowed four free passes and struck out six. This dominant outing was the southpaw's fifth-straight quality start. In this span, the former second-round selection has held a minuscule 0.79 ERA, […]

2024 MLB Power Rankings: Week 19
Welcome back to my weekly MLB power rankings piece! It's been over a week since we last checked in around the league since I took the All-Star Break week off, and a lot has happened in terms of teams moving up and down the rankings! Remember, when I do my rankings, I factor in past […]

Top-5 Hitting Prospects To Stash For Week 19 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues (2024)
It’s time for a collective exhale among the fantasy baseball community. The trade deadline has come and gone with the customary whirlwind of deals. None of the deals, remarkably, included a top 100 prospect. However, as always, there are fantasy implications when it comes to which prospects to stash in redraft leagues as a result […]

Top-5 MLB Pitching Prospects To Stash For Week 19 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues (2024)
Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 19 of the 2024 MLB season. Today, we'll be taking a look at top MLB pitching prospects, including Zebby Matthews, David Festa, and Jackson Jobe. Several of the sport's top pitching prospects who have been a recurring member of this column, such […]