Jerome Ford Still Absent

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (personal) remained absent from training camp practice on Friday due to personal reasons. "He won't be here today, but he'll be here shortly. He's got some great news to share with you," head coach Kevin Stefanski said. It sounds like Ford has a new addition to the family. The […]

Nick Chubb Works Out On Friday

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (knee) was seen running sprints on one of the team's practice fields after training camp concluded on Friday. Chubb went through a handful of sprints and finished by carrying a ball through cones in a standard agility drill. The 28-year-old had two surgeries last year after tearing the ACL, […]

Nate Pearson Traded To The Cubs

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Nate Pearson has been traded to the Chicago Cubs, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com. Pearson has struggled this season with a 5.63 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, and a 17:51 BB:K ratio across 40 innings. The 27-year-old has typically been deployed in the seventh and eighth innings of games. Despite his […]

Jayden Reed Back On The Practice Field On Saturday

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (toe) is taking his first team repetitions of training camp on Saturday, and it coincides with quarterback Jordan Love returning to practice for the first time this summer after signing a record contract extension on Friday. It didn't take long for the two to hook up in practice, […]

Oakland Unlikely To Deal Brent Rooker, JJ Bleday At Deadline

Oakland Athletics outfielders Brent Rooker and JJ Bleday are unlikely to be dealt at the trade deadline, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman reports that with the recent surge in production in both outfielders and with closer Mason Miller (finger) on the 15-day IL, the Athletics are likely to have a […]

Jordan Love To Be Full-Go In First Padded Practice

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that quarterback Jordan Love will be a full participant in the team's first padded practice at training camp. "He's been ramping up. It's just you guys haven't seen it. He's been throwing every day after practice, and he's had guys catching for him," LaFleur. Love has been […]

Haason Reddick's Talks With The Jets Are Progressing

Contract talks between defensive end Haason Reddick and the New York Jets have progressed positively this week, and as of earlier on Saturday, there's been hope that his presence and acclimation process with the team is approaching, according to sources. Reddick is currently holding out of training camp and also missed spring practices as he […]

Kodai Senga Placed On The 15-Day Injured List

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (calf) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday, July 27, with a left calf strain. The 31-year-old was sidelined for the first four months of the 2024 season due to a shoulder and triceps injury and now will return to the IL after making his first […]

Deshaun Watson Will Take Part In 11-On-11's In Pads

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) will be throwing in 11-on-11 team drills in training camp practice when the pads go on soon. Watson also took part in 11-on-11's this week without pads and is coming along nicely after having season-ending surgery on his right shoulder last year. He's […]

Ricky Tiedemann To Have Tommy John Surgery

Toronto Blue Jays left-handed pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann (elbow) will have Tommy John surgery on Tuesday, July 30, according to manager John Schneider. Tiedemann was hoping to avoid having surgery on his left elbow and sought out three separate opinions, but in the end, he couldn't avoid elbow reconstruction. The club's top prospect, per MLB […]

Yankees Pursuing Tanner Scott

The New York Yankees are one of six contending teams said to be prominently involved in trade talks for Miami Marlins All-Star left-hander Tanner Scott, who hasn't allowed an earned run since June 13 and is the most coveted closer on this year's trade market. The Baltimore Orioles, Scott's former team, are among five more […]

Jasson Dominguez Drives In Two In First Game Back

New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez (oblique) went 1-for-4 with two RBI and two strikeouts in his first game back with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday night after being activated from the seven-day minor-league injured list. Dominguez opened the 2024 season recovering from Tommy John surgery and then missed extended time with strained oblique, but […]

Ryan Mountcastle Out On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the visiting San Diego Padres. Ryan O'Hearn will take his spot at first base and will bat cleanup for the struggling O's against Padres right-hander Michael King. O'Hearn is much more attractive in DFS against right-handed pitchers and has a […]

Walker Buehler Hit Hard In First Rehab Start

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler (hip) didn't look great in his first minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday night, surrendering four earned runs on eight hits while walking two and striking out three in four innings of work. On top of the unsavory line, Buehler's fastball averaged just 93.5 mph, which […]

Dodgers Bringing Up Hunter Feduccia

The Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up catching prospect Hunter Feduccia from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, according to sources. Feduccia isn't among the team's top-30 prospects and is old for a rookie at 27 years old, but he's earned his first big-league call-up this year by hitting .295/.420/.451 with an .871 OPS, five home […]

Josh Giddey Just Shy Of A Triple-Double On Saturday

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey had a quality showing in Australia's win over Spain on Saturday. Giddey had five turnovers in this one. However, he made up for it by just missing out on a triple-double, amassing 17 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. The 21-year-old had a down season in 2023-24, averaging a career-low […]

Kodai Senga Going For MRI On Saturday

In his first start of the 2024 season on Friday night against the division-rival Atlanta Braves, New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (calf) was looking good before straining his left calf. The Mets won't know more about the severity of Senga's injury until he receives an MRI exam on Saturday, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. […]

Twins Reinstate Jose Miranda From Injured List

The Minnesota Twins reinstated infielder Jose Miranda (back) from the 10-day injured list on Saturday and optioned infielder Edouard Julien to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. It remains to be seen if Miranda will jump right back into Minnesota's starting lineup on Saturday against the division-rival Detroit Tigers, but with regular third baseman […]

Santi Aldama Has A Quality Showing On Saturday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama had a potent outing in Saturday's Olympic meeting with Australia. While Aldama couldn't bring Spain back for the win, he can't take any of the blame, finishing with a game-high 27 points while shooting 6-for-8 from deep, adding six rebounds and two steals. The 23-year-old averaged a career-high 10.7 assists […]

Daniel Theis Perfect From The Field On Saturday

New Orleans Pelicans center Daniel Theis helped lead Germany to an Olympic win over Japan. Franz Wagner scored a game-high 22 points. However, Theis was just as instrumental in his team's success, amassing 18 points and going a perfect 7-for-7 from the field (2-for-2 from deep), adding seven rebounds and one steal. The 32-year-old has […]

Franz Wagner Leads Germany To A Win

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner led Germany to a win over Japan in Saturday's Olympic matchup. He had issues finding the bottom of the net, going 9-for-17 from the field and 2-for-8 from deep. However, Wagner still finished with a game-high 22 points, adding six rebounds, one assist, and one block. The 22-year-old is coming […]

Termarr Johnson Continues Strong July

Pittsburgh Pirates second base prospect Termarr Johnson continued his strong July by launching his fourth home run of the month and 11th of the season on Friday evening. Since July 1, the former fourth-overall selection in the 2022 MLB Draft has posted a .339/.451/.593 line with 10 RBI, two stolen bases, and a 12:15 BB:K […]

Jace Jung Launches 14th Home Run On Friday

Detroit Tigers second base/third base prospect Jace Jung went 1-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and two walks on Friday evening. This was another strong performance for the former first-round pick, who has carried a .306/.409/.583 line with three home runs and a 6:11 BB:K ratio in his past nine games. Through his first […]

Caden Dana Strikes Out 10 In Complete Game On Friday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitching prospect Caden Dana posted his first complete game of the season on Friday evening. He allowed just two runs, three hits, and one free pass while striking out 10 batters. This was his second time this season recording double-digit punchouts. This was a nice bounce back for the budding ace, […]

Kumar Rocker Strikes Out Four In Double-A Debut

Texas Rangers starting pitching prospect Kumar Rocker tossed three shutout frames on Friday evening in his Double-A debut. He allowed just one hit and struck out four. Rocker has been limited by several injuries throughout his minor league career and recently returned to the mound this season in July in the Rookie League. Prior to […]

Coby Mayo Breaks Out Of Minor Power Slump On Friday

Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo went 2-for-4 with a double and a home run. Entering this game, the budding star has been in a bit of a power drought as he has not tallied a round-tripper in 11 games since. Despite the recent slide in production, the 22-year-old still boasts a stellar .294/.370/.589 […]

Buyer Beware? Hot Starts and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Analysis (Week 19)

The trade deadline for Major League Baseball (and many for fantasy baseball) is less than a week away. With that deadline will surely come new roles, increased playing time, and another wave of prospects called up to fill in for teams looking to complete their rosters in the last two months of the season. This […]

Video: Under The Radar? One Deep Sleeper at Every Position for 2024 Fantasy Football

It's football season here at RotoBaller! Training camps are open, best ball drafts are well underway, and we're dropping insight on some under-the-radar deep sleepers for 2024 fantasy football. RotoBaller analyst David Rispoli digs into some value options at every position. These players could have sneaky-good fantasy football campaigns on the way in the coming […]

Impact MLB Prospects: Which Major Call-Ups Are Left?

So many MLB prospects, so little time left in the season! Many have been called up, but who still awaits "the call"? In this article, I will highlight Triple-A prospects still looking to get called up this year. I will focus on several minor leaguers who hope to make an impact in August or September. […]

Zamir White - 2024 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidate

Every season, there are a few running backs going too late in fantasy football drafts who eventually break out. Last year, backs like James Cook, Rachaad White, and Isiah Pacheco were all going outside the top 60 in drafts, but all three showed out in their second NFL season. Cook and White finished in the […]