Heston Kjerstad Returns To Starting Nine

Baltimore Orioles rookie outfielder Heston Kjerstad (head) will play in left field and bat in the six-hole on Saturday afternoon. Kjerstad was hit in the head during Friday's game and had to leave the game early. Fortunately, the 25-year-old avoided any serious injury as he is already back in the starting nine. Since returning to […]

Drew Smith Undergoes Internal-Brace Procedure

New York Mets relief pitcher Drew Smith (elbow) underwent an internal-brace procedure and Tommy John reconstruction surgery on a ligament, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. This operation will keep Smith sidelined for at least the remainder of this season and potentially a majority of next summer as well. The 30-year-old held a 3.06 ERA, […]

Aledmys Diaz Joins Houston

Free-agent shortstop Aledmys Diaz is signing with the Houston Astros, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The 33-year-old infielder will report to the Houston complex at West Palm Beach. Diaz spent the entirety of last season in Oakland and logged 12 games with them this season before being let go last week. He posted […]

Carson Spiers Placed On 15-Day Injured List

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Carson Spiers (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday, July 13, due to a right shoulder impingement. The right-hander posted his best start of the season on Friday evening as he tallied a season-high nine punchouts across five innings of three-run ball. Unfortunately, the 26-year-old will now be […]

Abraham Toro Begins Working Out At Arizona Complex

Oakland Athletics third baseman Abraham Toro (hamstring) has begun working at the team's spring training complex in Arizona. Athletics skipper Mark Kotsay expressed that the 27-year-old could embark on a rehab assignment after the All-Star break. Toro was placed on the 10-day injured list on June 22 with a strained hamstring. Prior to the injury, […]

Esteury Ruiz Still Far From Major-League Return

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (wrist) has performed well across his first three rehab games but is still "a ways away" from returning to the majors, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Kotsay further explained that since Ruiz was out of action for an extended period of time, he wanted to make sure he got enough […]

Tyler Soderstrom Avoids Serious Injury

Oakland Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom (wrist) underwent recent testing to see the extent of his injury. The results showed the 22-year-old suffered a stress reaction but not a fracture. Soderstrom was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 11 and appears to have avoided a serious injury. Oakland skipper Mark Kotsay expressed that […]

Falcons Continue To Build Offense Around Bijan Robinson

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson was slowed by a left-ankle sprain in the offseason, but he'll be fine for training camp and is ready for the team to put more on his plate in his sophomore season. New offensive coordinator Zac Robinson and head coach Raheem Morris haven't been shy about saying the plan […]

Pocono NASCAR Practice Speeds, Lap Averages, and Notes

The NASCAR Cup Series ran a single practice session at Pocono Raceway on Saturday afternoon in preparation for the upcoming The Great American Getaway 400 on Sunday afternoon. 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 […]

Luis Medina Placed On 15-Day Injured List

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Luis Medina (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow strain. In a corresponding move, the Athletics promoted right-handed pitcher Michael Otanez from Triple-A Las Vegas. Medina struggled in his previous start, where he allowed seven hits and six earned runs across five innings on July 11 […]

Aaron Rodgers Says He Feels Good

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) said he "feels good" when asked about his status with training camp approaching at the end of July. Rodgers tore his Achilles on the first offensive series in Week 1 last fall and missed the rest of his first year in New York. However, he miraculously returned to […]

Salvador Perez Back In The Lineup

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is back in the starting lineup on Saturday against the hosting Boston Red Sox and right-hander Kutter Crawford after leaving Friday night's win late due to cramping. Perez will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup, with Freddy Fermin doing the catching for right-hander Seth Lugo and hitting […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Infielders in 2024 Fantasy Baseball (Week 16)

The league has not seen such talent in middle infield as we have in 2024 in a long time! Bobby Witt Jr., Gunnar Henderson, and Elly De La Cruz are all young players who are posting some massive stats, while Jose Ramirez, Rafael Devers, and Bryce Harper are reliable veterans who are doing what they've done […]

Stacking Dennys NASCAR Podcast - 2024 Pocono The Great American Getaway 400 DFS, Betting Picks

Lead RotoBaller NASCAR analyst Jordan McAbee is joined by co-host Nick Giffen in an all-new episode of Stacking Dennys - one of the top podcasts in the NASCAR betting and DFS industry. Jordan and Nick discuss their DFS strategy and betting picks on the board for the upcoming The Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono […]

Tyler O'Neill Getting A Breather On Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill will take a seat on the bench to start Saturday's contest versus the visiting Kansas City Royals in Game 2 of the series. O'Neill could use the day off after going hitless in eight at-bats with six strikeouts in his last two games. The 29-year-old Canadian outfielder has tailed […]

Nolan Jones Remains Out Against Mets

After being scratched from Friday's lineup with lower-back tightness, Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones (back) remains out of action on Saturday against the hosting New York Mets. Sam Hilliard will make another start in left field and will bat ninth for Colorado against Mets rookie right-hander Christian Scott. Fantasy managers are starting to lose patience […]

Kris Bryant Increases Intensity Of His Workouts

Colorado Rockies oft-injured slugger Kris Bryant (rib) took batting practice indoors and increased the intensity of his strength and conditioning workout on Friday, and it's "highly likely" that he will begin a minor-league rehab assignment next Friday right after the All-Star break, according to manager Bud Black. Bryant has been out since June 3 with […]

German Marquez To Make Season Debut On Sunday

Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez (elbow) threw a bullpen session at Citi Field on Friday and is officially scheduled to start on Sunday in the series finale against the New York Mets in what will be his 2024 debut after recovering from Tommy John surgery. Marquez has been on a minor-league rehab assignment and hasn't […]

Increased Workload Getting To Jordan Hicks?

San Francisco Giants right-hander Jordan Hicks admitted that his increased workload as a starter in 2024 in his first year with the Giants has affected him as the season progresses. "I'd say my body in general is just feeling it a little bit more than in past seasons," Hicks said. Coming into this season, the […]

Javier Assad Activated And Starting On Saturday

The Chicago Cubs activated right-hander Javier Assad (forearm) from the 15-day injured list on Saturday, and he will start Game 2 of the team's doubleheader against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals. Assad initially landed on the IL on June 27 with a right-forearm strain, but he's ready to return to Chicago's rotation right before next […]

Joey Bart Resting On Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart will take the day off on Saturday in the second game of the series against the hosting Chicago White Sox. Veteran Yasmani Grandal will do the catching against his old team and will bat ninth against White Sox right-hander Chris Flexen. With former first-rounder Henry Davis missing time with a […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Stash List: Ready to Make a Splash for Redraft Leagues (Week 16)

Welcome to our fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 16 of the 2024 MLB season. In the last edition, we hit on David Festa and Shane Baz getting the call and unfortunately Jasson Dominguez went down with injury. But, it's time for three new names this week. Winning in a fantasy baseball redraft league […]

Euro 2024 Fantasy Preview: Matchday 7 Tips and Top Captaincy Picks for the Final

The fiery Croatians were eliminated in the group stage, but newcomers Georgia stunned Portugal to reach the Round of 16. The recently concluded UEFA Euro 2024 semi-finals produced memorable moments, such as Ollie Watkins' late goal against the Netherlands, which secured England's spot in the finals. We've also witnessed Lamine Yamal's strike against France, which […]

MJ Melendez Hits 11th Home Run Friday

Kansas City Royals outfielder MJ Melendez went 2-for-4 with two runs scored, including going deep for the 11th time in Friday's 6-1 win over the Red Sox. It has been a disappointing season for the 25-year-old, slashing just .196/.259/.392 so far, but in July he has shown signs of life. This month the left-handed hitter […]

Brendan Rodgers With A Solo Blast Friday

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-6 loss to the Mets. It was his sixth of the season and the 27-year-old also walked once and scored twice in the contest. The former third-overall draft pick came into the game hitless in his last 17 at-bats, but […]

Edwin Diaz Notches 10th Save Friday

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz pitched a scoreless ninth inning in Friday's 7-6 win over the Rockies, although it wasn't without drama. The 30-year-old walked two batters in the inning before recording the final out on his way to earning his 10th save of the season. While it has been a rollercoaster of a […]

Mark Vientos Homers And Doubles In Win

New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos went 2-for-3 with a double and a home run in Friday's 7-6 win over the Rockies. The 24-year-old also collected two RBI, scored once, and drew a walk in the contest. The home run was his 12th of the year and it was his fifth multi-hit game of […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters Watch and Underachievers, Overachievers (Week 17)

Welcome back to my Week 17 edition of the Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters series for the 2024 MLB season! Today we'll take a look at players like Carlos Correa, Rece Hinds, Lane Thomas, Jose Miranda and more. We're going to take our usual look around the league as we head into the weekend to see […]

Video: Workhorse Potential? Five High-Volume Running Backs for 2024 Fantasy Football

Football season is heating up at RotoBaller! With 2024 best ball drafts already underway and NFL training camps opening soon, we're evaluating some of fantasy football's most impactful players for the year ahead. NFL Network contributor and RotoBaller analyst LaQuan Jones digs into some potential workhorse running backs for 2024. These five RBs have high-volume […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Week 17 (2024)

The All-Star break is the best time for fantasy baseball managers to evaluate their team. Whether your team is at the top of the standings or fighting for one of the final playoff spots, now is the perfect time to upgrade your roster to position yourself better in August/September. This brief time off due to […]