Max Kepler Remains Out On Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (head) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Kepler was removed from Wednesday's game after getting hit in the head. For now, Kepler is being considered as day-to-day, but it wouldn't be shocking to see him land on the injured list. Matt […]

Coby Mayo Making MLB Debut On Friday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Coby Mayo is set to make his big league debut against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. The 22-year-old top prospect has been crushing the ball during his time in the minors. He slugged 20 home runs with an incredible .961 OPS during his time in Triple-A this season. The O's are […]

T.J. Hockenson Progressing Well Ahead Of Schedule

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee), currently over seven months into his recovery from a torn ACL, is advancing faster than anticipated and could be an option for Week 1. Hockenson, who recorded 95 receptions for 960 yards and five touchdowns in the first 15 games of the season before his injury, suffered the […]

Jace Avina Looking To Break Out Of Slump

New York Yankees outfield prospect Jace Avina went 2-for-3 with a home run on Thursday evening. This was his first multi-hit game since July 13. Since July 1, the 14th-round pick has gotten a bit cold in the batter's box with a .118/.181/.171 line. However, in June, he carried a much better .258/.327/.419 line with […]

Cory Sandhagen Gets Main-Event Spot At UFC Abu Dhabi

Cory Sandhagen will headline UFC Abu Dhabi opposite Umar Nurmagomedov in what is essentially a title eliminator. Sandhagen is on a three-fight winning streak, having defeated Song Yadong, Marlon Vera and Rob Font. His only UFC losses have been to former world champions: Aljamain Sterling, TJ Dillashaw, and Petr Yan. DraftKings has Sandhagen as the […]

Sebastian Walcott Extends Hitting Streak To 13 Games

Texas Rangers shortstop prospect Sebastian Walcott went 2-for-4 with a double and home run on Thursday evening. This was his second straight game posting a multi-hit effort. This also extended his overall hitting streak to an eye-catching 13 games. In this span, the top prospect in the Texas system has held a .382/.404/.691 line with […]

Umar Nurmagomedov A Favorite At UFC Abu Dhabi

Umar Nurmagomedov is set to take on Cory Sandhagen in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. In his last fight, Nurmagomedov defeated Bekzat Almakhan via unanimous decision. Even though Nurmagomedov is the favorite, Sandhagen is without a doubt the biggest test of Nurmagomedov's career. Entering this fight, DraftKings has Nurmagomedov with a […]

Xavier Isaac Moving Up To Double-A

Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Xavier Isaac is being promoted to Double-A Montgomery, according to MiLB.com. Isaac is considered the 31st-best overall prospect in the sport and third-best in the Tampa Bay pipeline on MLB.com. Isaac posted a stellar .288/.380/.537 line with 15 home runs, 61 RBI, and 14 stolen bases through 70 games […]

Michal Oleksiejczuk Looks To Get Back In The Win Column

Michal Oleksiejczuk will be looking to get back in the win column when he returns to the Octagon to face off against Shara Magomedov. Oleksiejczuk doesn't have the best record on paper but is a constant knockout threat. He's gone 1-3 in his last four and is on a two-fight losing streak. DraftKings sees Oleksiejczuk […]

Chen-Wei Lin Posts Dominant Outing On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitching prospect Chen-Wei Lin posted one of his best starts of his 2024 campaign on Thursday evening as he tossed seven shutout frames with seven punchouts. He allowed just three hits and one free pass. Lin carried a hefty 6.43 ERA through July so this is a great sign as the […]

Jaden Hill Promoted To Triple-A

Colorado Rockies relief pitching prospect Jaden Hill is being promoted to Triple-A Albuquerque, according to MiLB Central. Hill was drafted out of LSU in the 2021 MLB Draft. He made his professional debut in 2022 and is now just one stop away from the big leagues. Through 38 innings of relief at Double-A Hartford, the […]

Shara Magomedov Looks For His Third UFC Win

UFC prospect Shara Magomedov is set to take on Michal Oleksiejczuk in the co-main event of UFC Abu Dhabi this Saturday. Magomedov and Oleksiejczuk got a spot on the card after the fight between Vicente Luque and Nick Diaz fell off the card due to travel issues. He made his UFC debut last October in […]

Loopy Godinez A Slight Underdog At UFC Abu Dhabi

Loopy Godinez is set to take on Mackenzie Dern on the main card of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. After suffering a unanimous decision loss in her last fight against Virna Jandiroba, Godinez looks to get back in the win column. That loss came on the heels of her winning a close decision over Tabatha […]

Mackenzie Dern Returns At UFC Abu Dhabi

UFC strawweight Mackenzie Dern looks to snap a two-fight losing streak against Loopy Godinez at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Dern is coming off a devastating TKO courtesy of Jessica Andrade and a unanimous decision loss to Amanda Lemos. DraftKings sees Dern as a slight favorite with a salary of $8,200. Throughout her UFC career […]

H2H Points League Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 19) - Hitters and Pitchers

Wow, it has been a rough week for pitching already! Did you have Logan Gilbert on Monday or Taj Bradley yesterday? If so, we need to find some way to make up points. Your ability to do that will depend on the start limits in your league. Don't worry, I'll provide serviceable options for every […]

Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Xavier Edwards, Chris Bassitt, Max Scherzer, and More

August is here, which means the fantasy baseball playoffs are right around the corner! Most H2H league matchups should have another month in the regular season. Knowing who is on the up or down is crucial right now because nothing is worse than dead weight or missed opportunity. Throughout the first half, plenty of recently […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Jackson Holliday, Xavier Edwards, Ben Joyce, Coby Mayo, Eugenio Suarez

Hey, RotoBallers! The MLB trade deadline is over, and many players switched uniforms over the past week. Jack Flaherty, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Eloy Jimenez, Tanner Scott, Connor Norby, Trevor Rogers, Randy Arozarena, Zach Eflin, and others were all moved this past week. With the MLB trade deadline over, it's time to focus on the waiver […]

Alec Pierce "Firmly" A Starter

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce saw his fantasy stock drop after the team selected former Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. However, Mitchell has struggled early in training camp, and Pierce remains ahead of him on the depth chart. As it stands now," James Boyd of […]

Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Arsenal Changes (Week 19): Pitch Mix, Velocity, and Movement

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my weekly "Starting Pitcher Arsenal Changes" article series for Week 19 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season. Today's article will discuss Grayson Rodriguez and Luis L. Ortiz. For those new to this column, each week, we cover a few starting pitchers and their arsenal changes via pitch mix, velocity, and movement. […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings (Week 20) for Bobby Witt Jr., Jackson Holliday, Tyler Fitzgerald, Xavier Edwards, Spencer Schwellenbach, more

Welcome Back, RotoBallers, to most fantasy baseball rankings. August is here. The MLB trade is officially over, and many players switched uniforms over the past few days. We have updated our fantasy baseball rankings to reflect all the recent trades, news, and injuries. Today, we review Nick Mariano's updated 2024 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 19 (2024)

Huddle up for a special post-deadline edition of the weekly rest-of-season series that looks at my top 101 SP Baller Ranks breakdown. We have lots to catch up on and plenty of non-trade goodies to get to as well. Read on for the Week 19 edition of my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks! This brings […]

Adonai Mitchell Quiet So Far In Training Camp

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Adonai Mitchell is struggling to make an impact early in his first NFL training camp, according to James Boyd of the Athletic. "Mitchell has not been the same playmaker he was during the spring when the rookie seemingly made a noteworthy catch every practice." Boyd wrote. "But the second-round pick has […]

Samson Nacua Signed By Saints

The New Orleans Saints signed wide receiver Samson Nacua on Friday, the team announced on X. The brother of 2023 breakout star Puka Nacua spent four seasons at Utah before one year at BYU in 2021 and tallied 103 receptions for 1,344 yards and 14 touchdowns in 58 collegiate games. He went undrafted and last […]

Josh Jacobs Says He's Not Injured

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (groin) is reportedly nursing a groin injury, but the former Las Vegas Raider said it's not really an injury, and he's dealing with a minor "tweak." He also said he would be ready to play in a game if it was this week. In all likelihood, the organization […]

DeMario Douglas Ditches Red Non-Contact Jersey

New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas (hand) has been dealing with a hand injury and wearing a red non-contact jersey at the start of training camp. However, he took the field on Friday with a white jersey, signifying he has been fully cleared. It's promising to see him recover well before the start of […]

Elijah Moore Being Evaluated For Concussion

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore (head) exited Friday's practice after a collision with defensive back Denzel Ward, and he is being evaluated for a concussion. The 24-year-old suffered a scary-looking head or neck injury last December, so this is not a great development. Further information will likely come out on his status, so there […]

Giants To Manage Darius Slayton's Reps In Camp

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton is having his practice participation scaled back as he deals with general tightness in training camp, according to Dan Duggan of the Athletic. It sounds like the former Auburn Tiger does not have a serious injury, but the team is being cautious with him early in the preseason. […]

Geno Smith "Shouldn't Miss Any Time"

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (knee/hip) had testing done on his injured knee and hip, and tests did not reveal anything significant. According to one of Adam Schefter's sources, Smith "shouldn't miss any time." This is great news for the longtime journeyman turned solid starter heading into 2024. Smith has thrown for nearly 8,000 yards, […]

Agustin Ramirez- Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 20)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Miami Mami catching prospect Agustin Ramirez made his Triple-A debut on June 19 and is nearing his major league debut. Ramirez was traded from the New York Yankees to the Marlins in the deal that sent Jazz Chisholm Jr. to the Bronx. Through his first 29 […]

Zebby Matthews - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 20)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins starting pitching prospect Zebby Matthews earned a promotion to Triple-A earlier in July and is quickly approaching his major league debut. Matthews opened the season by getting his second look at High-A ball and logged a 1.59 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and an eye-catching 0:28 […]