Ladd McConkey Back At Practice On Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey (lower body) returned to training camp practice on Thursday and was seen in a helmet and in uniform. McConkey returned to the practice field for the first time since getting injured on Saturday. Because of the injury, it seems unlikely that the Chargers will run the 22-year-old […]

Sam Darnold To Start In Preseason Opener

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that the team will play the majority of their players in the preseason opener on Saturday against the Las Vegas Raiders. Quarterback Sam Darnold will start under center, and then rookie first-rounder J.J. McCarthy will get "a significant amount of work." Jaren Hall will come in after McCarthy. […]

Aron Estrada Stellar Since Joining High-A

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Aron Estrada has performed exceptionally since joining High-A Aberdeen earlier this week. Through his first two games the 19-year-old has hit for a .429/.429/.857 line with one long ball, two RBI, and a swiped bag. Earlier this season at Single-A Delmarva, the switch-hitter held a strong .296/.361/.434 line with eight long […]

Geno Smith Not Expected To Play In Preseason Opener

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is not expected to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers, according to head coach Mike Macdonald. Along with Smith, some other offensive starters won't play, either. Smith certainly won't be the only starting signal-caller around the league to sit out of the first preseason games this […]

Sammy Stafura Launches Second Home Run In As Many Days

Cincinnati Reds shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI on Wednesday evening. This was his second consecutive game going deep. Through his first look at Single-A ball, the 19-year-old has performed well with a .266/.376/.417 line, five home runs, 30 RBI, 17 swiped bags, and a 32:57 BB:K ratio. […]

Video: Early-Round Landmines? Popular Players to Avoid in 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts

It's football season here at RotoBaller! Preseason action is underway, best ball drafts in full swing, and we're dropping insight on 2024 fantasy football. RotoBaller analyst David Rispoli digs into some options that might be coming off the board too early in 2024 drafts. These players could potentially derail your season and can be avoided […]

Brandon Winokur Tallies Three Hits, Long Ball On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Brandon Winokur went 3-for-5 with a long ball and two RBI on Wednesday evening. This was another strong outing in August for the young 19-year-old as he currently sits with a stellar a .357/.400/.571 line this month. Overall, through his first 69 games at the Single-A level, the Edison HS product […]

Mariners Reinstate Dominic Canzone From The Injured List

The Seattle Mariners reinstated outfielder Dominic Canzone (groin) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned infielder Jason Vosler to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. The M's also recalled right-hander Eduard Bazardo from Tacoma and designated right-hander Jonathan Hernandez for assignment. Canzone isn't back in the starting lineup for Thursday's contest against the […]

Jacob Misiorowski Sharp In Second Triple-A Outing

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski was sharp in his second outing at Triple-A on Wednesday. The right-hander logged two shutout innings. He allowed just one hit while striking out three. This was a nice bounce-back after he allowed two runs and three walks in his first inning on August 3. Fantasy managers should […]

Austin Hays Sitting Out On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Austin Hays (hamstring) is not in the team's starting lineup for Thursday's series opener in Arizona against the hosting Diamondbacks and left-hander Jordan Montgomery. It's not a surprise that Hays isn't playing in this one after he was forced to leave Wednesday night's win over the hosting Los Angeles Dodgers due to […]

Chase DeLauter Goes Deep On Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter went 1-for-4 with a long ball on Wednesday evening. This was DeLauter's first long ball since returning to Double-A Akron on July 27. The top prospect in Cleveland has been on the injured list for the majority of the summer, which has limited his playing time. Through 27 games […]

Victor Robles Remains In Leadoff Spot For Mariners

Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles is starting in center field and will hit out of the leadoff spot again on Thursday night against the visiting Detroit Tigers. Not only has the move from the Washington Nationals all the way across the country to Seattle reinvigorated Robles, but he's been the team's leadoff hitter the last […]

Marvin Harrison Jr. Will Play In Preseason Opener

Arizona Cardinals rookie first-round wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. will play in the team's preseason opener on Saturday night against the New Orleans Saints, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon. Harrison will take his first official snaps in the NFL this weekend, but he won't be working with starting quarterback Kyler Murray, who won't play […]

Justin Crawford Stays Hot At Double-A

Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Justin Crawford has stayed hot in the batter's box since joining Double-A Reading. Through his first 13 games, the former first-round selection has held a dominant .345/.390/.436 slash line with 19 total hits, seven stolen bases, and a 3:10 BB:K ratio. His three-hit performance on Wednesday evening extended his current hitting […]

49ers Not Satisfied With Steelers' Offers For Brandon Aiyuk

To this point in trade discussions, the San Francisco 49ers have not been satisfied with the Pittsburgh Steelers' offers and would like a receiver in return for Brandon Aiyuk as part of a trade, but they are also open to players at other positions, according to league sources. The New England Patriots dropped out of […]

Yana Santos Could Be Fighting For Her Job At UFC Vegas 95

Yana Santos (14-8) is set to take on Chelsea Chandler on the main card of UFC Vegas 95 on Saturday. Santos enters the bout on a three-fight losing streak as she has dropped back-to-back decisions to Karol Rosa and Holly Holm and to begin the losing streak, she was knocked out by Holly Holm. Despite […]

Quang Le Makes UFC Debut At UFC Vegas 95

Quang Le (8-0) is set to make his UFC debut on just days' notice against Chris Gutierrez at UFC Vegas 95 on Saturday. Le is 32 and has been fighting in LFA which is one of the top regional promotions. He last fought in April when he scored a first-round knockout win. Le enters the […]

Chris Gutierrez Takes On Newcomer At UFC Vegas 95

Chris Gutierrez (20-5-2) is set to take on UFC newcomer Quang Le on the main card of UFC Vegas 95. Gutierrez was supposed to take on Javid Basharat but on fight week, he was forced out of the bout and Le stepped up on short notice. Gutierrez is coming off a decision loss to Song […]

Damon Jackson Looks To Extend Winning Streak

Damon Jackson (23-6-1 with one no-contest) is set to take on Chepe Mariscal in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 95 on Saturday. Jackson is coming off an upset win over Alexander Hernandez back in April but enters this fight as the underdog, as DraftKings has him at a salary of $7,100. In the UFC, […]

Chepe Mariscal A Favorite At UFC Vegas 95

Chepe Mariscal (16-6) is set to take on Damon Jackson in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 95 on Saturday. Mariscal is a perfect 3-0 in the UFC and is coming off a controversial split decision win over Morgan Charriere back in April. Mariscal enters the fight as a sizeable favorite as DraftKings has him […]

Jerry Jeudy Misses Thursday's Practice

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (leg) did not suit up for Thursday's practice session. Jeudy made a return on Sunday, but was downgraded to individual drills on Monday. Now, Jeudy is watching from the sidelines with a wrap around his leg. The fifth-year wideout is not expected to play in the preseason opener. The […]

Noah Brown Nearing Return

Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown (shoulder) is nearing a return to the practice field. Brown has been out of practice since suffering a shoulder strain last week. It's uncertain if it's related to the same shoulder he injured during the Wild Card game in January. Regardless, Brown shouldn't be sidelined for much longer. He'll […]

Justin Jefferson Unlikely To Play In Preseason Opener

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is unlikely to suit up for Saturday's preseason opener, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. This doesn't appear to be health related as Jefferson seems to be fine heading into the preseason. The Vikings simply don't want to risk an injury in an exhibition game. Sam Darnold is slated […]

Manny Machado Homers Thursday In 7-6 Win Over Pittsburgh

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado homered on Thursday afternoon, helping the team win 7-6 over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Machado knocked his 18th home run off starter Luis L. Ortiz in the first inning. The veteran All-Star is hitting .270 with 18 homers, 64 RBI, six stolen bases, and 56 runs scored on the […]

Kyle Trask To Start In Preseason Opener

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Kyle Trask has been named the starter for Saturday's preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Head coach Todd Bowles mentioned that a majority of the starters including Baker Mayfield will be resting in the opener. That being said, Trask will start the game and is expected to be followed by third-string […]

Pete Alonso Homers Twice In Victory Over Colorado Thursday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso slugged two home runs on Thursday afternoon in a 9-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Both home runs came off starter Austin Gomber -- one in the first inning and one in the third inning. Alonso is now hitting .246 with 25 home runs, 63 RBI, three stolen […]

J.J. McCarthy To See Significant Snaps In Preseason Opener

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is going to get his first taste of professional football on Saturday against the Las Vegas Raiders. Sam Darnold will draw the start under center before McCarthy takes over. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said that the rookie signal-caller will get a significant amount of work during the preseason opener. Second-year […]

Jackson Chourio Homers Twice In Rout Of Atlanta Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers rookie outfielder Jackson Chourio homered twice and knocked in four runs in a 16-7 rout of the Atlanta Braves on Thursday afternoon. Both were two-run shots, one coming in the second inning off veteran Charlie Morton, the second coming in the fifth off rookie Parker Dunshee, who was making his major league debut. […]

Justin Verlander To Begin Rehab Assignment On Saturday

Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander (neck) will make a minor-league rehab start at Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday at Constellation Field. Verlander is set to start his rehab assignment after throwing a 37-pitch, two-inning simulated game on Sunday and a successful bullpen session on Wednesday. Because he's been on the injured list since the middle […]

Vaughn Grissom Reinstated And Optioned To Triple-A

The Boston Red Sox reinstated infielder Vaughn Grissom (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and then optioned him to Triple-A Worcester. Grissom, who was an intriguing breakout player in fantasy in his first year in Boston in 2024, has been far from it this year due to various injuries that have limited him […]