Sam Darnold Set To Start In Week 1

With Minnesota Vikings rookie first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) scheduled to under knee surgery, Sam Darnold is now squarely in line to be the team's opening-day starting QB in Week 1 against the New York Giants. Even if McCarthy was fully healthy, Darnold was expected to open as Minnesota's starting signal-caller, but the 27-year-old former […]

Dak Prescott To Return To Practice On Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) was scheduled to take part in Tuesday's mock game. "If we were in pads today, he would practice," head coach Mike McCarthy said. Prescott will then return to a joint practice on Wednesday with the Los Angeles Rams. The 31-year-old has had some residual ankle soreness crop up this […]

Tavon Austin Hangs Up His Cleats

Wide receiver Tavon Austin officially announced his retirement from the NFL on social media on Tuesday. Austin was originally drafted by the St. Louis Rams with the eighth overall pick in 2013 out of West Virginia. He spent the first five years of his NFL career with the Rams before playing for the Dallas Cowboys, […]

Evander Kane Set To Miss Start Of Season

Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane appears set to miss the beginning of the new NHL campaign. According to Oilers radio broadcaster Bob Stauffer, there is a "very good chance" Kane won't be ready for the start of the season. Stauffer mentions the possibility of surgery for Kane. This is unfortunate news, as Kane also […]

Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Barrel% - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 21)

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our hitter's advanced metrics leaders article for Week 21 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Today, we will be taking a look at players like Corey Seager, Jackson Merrill, Jackson Holliday, and more. As another week of baseball wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most impactful plate […]

Cooper Criswell To Rejoin Starting Rotation

Boston Red Sox right-hander Cooper Criswell (illness) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday. Criswell will take left-hander James Paxton's (calf) spot in the starting rotation, but manager Alex Cora isn't sure if he will be ready to go by Friday at Camden Yards against the hosting division-rival Baltimore Orioles. Criswell is eligible to return from […]

Nick Pivetta In Line To Start Thursday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Nick Pivetta threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and is in line to return to the rotation to start on Thursday at Camden Yards against the hosting division-rival Baltimore Orioles. Pivetta missed a month of action in the first half of the season due to injury. The 31-year-old is healthy now, […]

Will Smith Aims To Be "Huge Contributor" During Rookie Year

San Jose Sharks center Will Smith wants to make an instant impact in the NHL if he makes the team for the 2024-25 campaign. "I have expectations and goals as a player, and the goal is to make the team and be a huge contributor," Smith told Chelena Goldman of NHL.com. After being the fourth […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Throws Bullpen, Will Face Hitters On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto (triceps) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday in Los Angeles on Tuesday that consisted of around 40 pitches, simulating an inning break part of the way through. Yamamoto will join the Dodgers in St. Louis this weekend and throw to hitters on Friday. The Japanese starter is progressing towards […]

Jacob Wilson Could Begin Rehab Assignment On Saturday

Oakland Athletics top prospect, shortstop Jacob Wilson (hamstring), will head to Triple-A Las Vegas to work out with the Aviators later this week and could begin his minor-league rehab assignment with Vegas as early as Saturday. Wilson made his major-league debut on July 19 with the A's and recorded a hit in his very first […]

Cody Glass Moves To Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired center Cody Glass in a trade with the Nashville Predators. Minor league forward Jordan Frasca will be heading the other way, with Nashville also giving up a 2025 third-round draft pick and a 2026 sixth-round selection in the deal. This move is a salary dump for the Predators, who got […]

Riley Greene's Rehab Assignment Pushed Back To Thursday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene (hamstring), who is currently recovering from a right-hamstring strain, completed another base-running session at Comerica Park on Tuesday and is scheduled to start a minor-league rehab assignment with the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens on Thursday. Greene was initially slated to start his rehab assignment on Tuesday, but apparently the Tigers […]

Ranger Suarez To Face Hitters Again On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (back) threw a simulated game on Tuesday and will face live hitters again on Sunday, either in another simulated game or at Triple-A Lehigh Valley for a minor-league rehab start. It puts Suarez in line to pitch sometime during the team's series against the Kansas City Royals from Aug. 23-25. […]

Dylan Holloway Inks Offer Sheet With Blues

Edmonton Oilers forward Dylan Holloway signed a two-year, $4.58 million offer sheet with the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday. The 22-year-old will be on the move if Edmonton doesn't match the offer in seven days. It's going to be a tricky task because the team is currently over the salary limit. The situation is further […]

Byron Buxton's MRI Comes Back Clean

An MRI exam on Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton's injured right hip came back clean on Tuesday, according to a source, and he's considered day-to-day. Buxton was forced from Monday's win over the visiting division-rival Kansas City Royals at Target Field early due to hip discomfort and isn't in the starting lineup for Game 2 […]

Ketel Marte Absent On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (ankle) is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday for the game at Chase Field against the visiting Colorado Rockies. Marte suffered an ankle contusion on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies, didn't play on Sunday, and then was removed early from Monday's series opener with the Rockies with […]

Kyle Manzardo Showcasing Upside Through August

Cleveland Guardians first base prospect Kyle Manzardo has continued to showcase his elite upside through August at Triple-A Columbus. Since August 1, Manzardo has posted three multi-hit games with a .429 SLG. Through August he has gone deep twice and held a 7:10 BB:K ratio. Overall, in his first extended look at Triple-A pitching, the […]

Philip Broberg Signs $9.16 Million Offer Sheet With Blues

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Philip Broberg has signed an offer sheet with the St. Louis Blues. He agreed on a two-year, $9.16 million deal. The Oilers now need to match the offer within seven days in order to retain Broberg, who is a restricted free agent following the expiration of his entry-level contract. Broberg has struggled […]

Max Meyer Struggling In Return To The Majors

Miami Marlins starting pitching prospect Max Meyer has had some trouble getting settled in his return to the major leagues. Meyer rejoined the Marlins on July 27 and has made four starts since. Through these outings, the 25-year-old has held a disappointing 7.91 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, and a 6:16 BB:K ratio. However, in his most […]

Rashid Shaheed Returns To Practice

The New Orleans Saints received welcomed news on Tuesday when wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (hamstring) returned to practice. Shaheed had been dealing with hamstring tightness but was able to participate in practice with a red non-contact jersey. Shaheed is in line for a huge role in this offense in 2024. The speedster recorded 46 receptions […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Returning On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The 30-year-old made an early exit on Sunday due to hamstring tightness. Luckily, Gurriel was only forced to miss one game as sometimes hamstring issues can linger for a few weeks. Gurriel is expected […]

A.T. Perry Suffers Ankle Injury

New Orleans Saints wide receiver A.T. Perry (ankle) left Tuesday's practice with an ankle injury. The severity of Perry's injury is currently unknown but he did walk off the practice field under his own power. Perry is listed as the Saints' No. 3 wide receiver and is in line to see decent target volume. He […]

Shay Whitcomb Continues To Hit At Triple-A

Houston Astros shortstop prospect Shay Whitcomb has continued to hit very well at Triple-A and is nearing a promotion to the big leagues. Since August 1, Whitcomb has held a strong .300/.370/.500 slash line with two home runs, eight RBI, and a 4:7 BB:K ratio. This is a great sign, as Whitcomb carried a season-low […]

Eloy Jimenez Gets Breather

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Eloy Jimenez is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. The O's have decided to give the oft-injured slugger the day off after he started in four straight games. Jimenez is off to a hot start with his new team. He's 12-for-24 with four RBI in […]

Ja'Marr Chase Not At Practice

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (undisclosed) was not present at practice on Tuesday. After holding in for a contract extension for the first couple of weeks of training camp, Chase was noticeably absent for the first time on Tuesday. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor noted that the situation remains fluid. Chase is entering the […]

Should I Draft Marquise Brown? Fantasy Football Draft Outlook for 2024

Following two seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, wide receiver Marquise Brown entered free agency this offseason looking for a new contract. The Kansas City Chiefs eventually offered him a one-year deal for the 2024 season. With the Chiefs needing another wide receiver for quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Brown was a perfect match for Kansas City. His […]

Coby Mayo Struggling In Big Leagues, Losing Playing Time

Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo has yet to tally his first major league hit since being promoted to Baltimore on August 2. During this span, Mayo has made only five starts as Ramon Urias has begun to see the majority of starts at the hot corner. However, at Triple-A this season, Mayo showcased […]

Alvin Kamara Exits Practice With Back Tightness

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (back) did not practice on Tuesday. Very little is known about the injury, but it is described as "back tightness". Kamara is in line for another large-volume season with the Saints. Jamaal Williams and Kendre Miller are in line for touches behind Kamara. However, when healthy, Kamara dominates […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Likely Headed To Injured List

New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (elbow) is expected to be placed on the injured list, according to manager Aaron Boone. This is not the news fantasy managers wanted to hear right now. Chisholm was off to an excellent start with the Bronx Bombers. He was hitting over .300 with seven home runs and […]

Jonatan Clase Hitting Well With New Club

Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Jonatan Clase has looked quite comfortable since joining his new club. Clase was traded to Toronto in exchange for relief pitcher Yimi Garcia. In his first nine games with Triple-A Buffalo, the 22-year-old holds an excellent .294/.351/.474 slash line with three doubles, one home run, four RBI, two swiped bags, […]