Charlie Blackmon Returns On Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder/designated hitter Charlie Blackmon (hamstring) has returned to the starting lineup for Friday's series opener versus the hosting New York Mets and left-hander Sean Manaea, serving as the DH and hitting leadoff. Blackmon tweaked his right hamstring while making a diving catch on Monday and missed the last three games as a result. […]

DJ LeMahieu Returns To Yankees Lineup

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (neck, pinkie) is back at third base and is batting leadoff for the Bronx Bombers for Friday's series opener against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards against rookie left-hander Cade Povich. LeMahieu suffered injuries to both his neck and pinkie finger in Wednesday's contest against the Tampa Bay […]

Bryce McGowens Joining Portland

The Portland Trail Blazers have reportedly signed guard Bryce McGowens to a two-way deal. The 21-year-old was waived by the Charlotte Hornets after averaging 24.5 points in a pair of Summer League games. McGowens averaged 5.1 points and 1.7 rebounds through 59 games with the Hornets last season. He'll head into a crowded Blazers rotation […]

Jaylen Wright Says Dolphins Offense Is "Perfect For Me"

Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright was selected in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft following an impressive junior season at Tennessee that saw him rush for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns on a 7.4 yards-per-carry clip. Some believed Wright could have been a Day 2 selection following his 4.38 40-yard dash at […]

Colt Keith, Wenceel Perez Out Against Dodgers

Detroit Tigers infielders Colt Keith and Wenceel Perez are not in the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers. Andy Ibanez is starting at second base and will bat leadoff for Detroit, with Ryan Vilade playing right field and batting ninth against Dodgers left-hander James Paxton. Vilade was recalled […]

Johnny Juzang Signing Four-Year Deal

Utah Jazz guard Johnny Juzang has agreed to a long-term extension with the organization. The 23-year-old has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $12 million deal with the Jazz. He has been fairly quiet through his first two seasons in Utah. Juzang averaged 7.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 18.6 minutes per game through […]

JJ Bleday Sitting Out Against Phillies

Oakland Athletics outfielder JJ Bleday will start Friday's game against the hosting Philadelphia Phillies on the bench with a left-hander on the mound. With Bleday getting a breather, Daz Cameron will start in center field for the A's and will bat leadoff against tough Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez. Bleday is hitting just .203 (12-for-59) on […]

Trevor Lawrence Optimistic About Jaguars Pass-Catching Group

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will be without last year's top wideout Calvin Ridley in 2024, but the former No. 1 overall pick believes he has a strong group of pass-catchers to work with. "We have a really dynamic group of pass catchers," Lawrence said, "We have some great tight ends. You talk about Evan […]

Jeff Green Remaining With Rockets

The Houston Rockets have agreed to a deal with forward Jeff Green. The veteran forward has agreed to a one-year, $9.6 million deal for the 2024-2025 season. Green averaged 6.5 points, 2.3 rebounds through 78 games with the Rockets last season. He only played an average of 16.8 minutes per game, which will possibly decrease […]

Cooper Criswell Recalled To Start On Friday

The Boston Red Sox recalled right-hander Cooper Criswell from Triple-A Worcester in order for him to make the start in Friday's series opener against the visiting Kansas City Royals. In a corresponding move, the team optioned pitcher Trey Wingenter to the minors. Criswell will return to the big leagues after spending most of the last […]

Justin Simmons Still Unsigned, Remaining Patient

Veteran free-agent safety Justin Simmons remains unsigned following his release by the Denver Broncos on March 7. Free agency has been open for roughly four months, but the four-time All-Pro selection is still waiting for the right fit, and he is remaining patient. "Who knows? I could sign tomorrow, I could sign two weeks into […]

Masataka Yoshida Heads To The Bench Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida will retreat to the bench on Friday for the series opener against the visiting Kansas City Royals and left-handed starter Cole Ragans. Tyler O'Neill will serve as the DH and bat third for the BoSox, with veteran Rob Refsnyder starting in right field and batting leadoff. Despite hitting […]

Phillies Release Whit Merrifield

The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Friday that they released infielder/outfielder Whit Merrifield and called up outfielder Weston Wilson from the minors to replace him on the active roster. Wilson is actually starting in left field and batting seventh on Friday against the Oakland Athletics with left-hander Hogan Harris on the mound. Merrifield, a three-time All-Star, […]

James Conner Says 1,000-Yard Season Is The "Floor"

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner has been one of the most underrated ball carriers in fantasy football over the last few years. The former Pittsburgh Steeler remained productive in his age-28 season last year, rushing 208 times for 1,040 yards and seven touchdowns and catching 27 passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns. He […]

Brandon Marsh, Johan Rojas Resting On Friday

With a left-hander on the mound for the visiting Oakland Athletics in the series opener on Friday, Philadelphia Phillies outfielders Brandon Marsh and Johan Rojas will start on the bench. Weston Wilson, who was recalled from the minors, will start in left field and bat seventh, while Cristian Pache will draw into the lineup in […]

Josh Allen Becoming More Vocal With New Supporting Cast

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is widely regarded as one of the best players in the NFL, and he is the current face of the Bills organization. Heading into 2024, he'll be counted on more as a leader following the departures of Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis, Micah Hyde, Jordan Poyer, and Tre'Davious White, among others. […]

Gavin Lux Sitting Against A Lefty

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux is getting the day off on Friday against the hosting Detroit Tigers with a left-hander on the mound. With Lux on the bench, Chris Taylor will get the start at the keystone and will hit seventh against Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal. Lux just hasn't been able to figure […]

Must-Have Fantasy Football Tight End Sleepers for Later-Rounds (2024)

Tight ends are tricky to analyze for fantasy football, especially since the top 3-4 players at the position are the only ones that seem to make a difference. If you don't land a top-tier stud like Travis Kelce or Sam LaPorta, waiting until the later rounds to pick up a tight end is usually the […]

When Is Dylan Crews Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 16 Update)

An underperforming MLB team can be a hard thing to watch for fans. But with those poor overall performances come some unique opportunities. Perhaps the best examples are early MLB opportunities for young prospects who may have otherwise been stuck in the minor leagues of better MLB clubs. The Nationals are one of the best […]

Jorbit Vivas - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 17)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Yankees infield prospect Jorbit Vivas was promoted to the major leagues on Friday, July 12 in a corresponding move that placed third baseman J.D. Davis on the 10-day injured list with an illness. Vivas has performed quite well in his second […]

Week 1 NFL Schedule - 2024 Week 1 Schedule, Game Lines, TV Listings

The 2024 NFL season kicks off in less than two months, and football fans are itching for the start of the new campaign. The 2024 offseason saw a ton of roster turnover with key players switching teams, impact rookies joining the league, and new head coaches leading eight franchises. Week 1 features a couple of […]

Colby Thomas - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 17)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in AL-Only Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Oakland Athletics outfield prospect Colby Thomas has been one of the most impressive hitters in the minor leagues this season and is making a case to make his major league debut in the stretch run of the season. The Mercer product opened the season by making […]

Agustin Ramirez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 17)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in AL-Only Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: New York Yankees catching prospect Agustin Ramirez was recently promoted to Triple-A and is approaching his major league debut. The 22-year-old backstop opened the season with his second stint at Double-A. Across 58 games at Double-A Somerset, Ramirez posted an excellent .289/.372/.570 line with 16 home […]

Pedro Leon - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 17)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Houston Astros outfield prospect Pedro Leon is on pace to smash his previous career-highs at Triple-A and is nearing his major league debut. Through 82 games at Triple-A Sugar Land, the 26-year-old has posted an excellent .303/.382/.520 slash line with 16 home runs, 69 RBI, and […]

When Is Jordan Walker Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 17 Update)

The St. Louis Cardinals are trying their best to make a push. With a 48-44 record, they sit in second place in the NL Wildcard and five games back of the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers. The Cardinals seem poised to contend down the stretch and will likely be buyers (or at least stand pat) as […]

Alex Pham Responds With Strong Outing On Thursday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitching prospect Alex Pham posted a great bounce-back performance on Thursday when he tossed six shutout frames. He allowed just one hit and one walk with six strikeouts. Entering this start, Pham carried a hefty 5.51 ERA and 1.90 WHIP across his previous four outings. This was only the second outing this […]

Kevin Parada Tallies Three Hits On Thursday

New York Mets catching prospect Kevin Parada went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI on Thursday evening. This performance extended his current hitting streak to three games and was his second consecutive game, tallying at least two hits. The former first-round selection in the 2022 MLB Draft got a small taste of Double-A […]

Matt Shaw Continues To Showcase Potential At Double-A

Chicago Cubs third base prospect Matt Shaw has remained hot at the plate since his power surge to close out June. In his past five games, Shaw holds a .316 AVG with two multi-hit games. Since June 13, Shaw has begun to find his footing at Double-A and has posted a stellar .339/.394/.625 line with […]

Van Jefferson In Pole Position For WR2 Job

After signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers in free agency this offseason, he is in pole position to start the 2024 season as the No. 2 wideout behind George Pickens. Jefferson showed flashes of being able to handle that role in 2021 with 50 catches and 802 yards with the Los Angeles Rams, but he hasn't […]

Florio's Football Show: Anthony Richardson Love with Lawrence Jackson!

This week Michael F. Florio is joined by Lawrence Jackson of NBC Sports. Lawrence explains why Anthony Richardson is his QB1, Chiefs receivers, expectations for Jayden Daniels and some of his favorite targets and sleepers. Lawrence also gives advice to first-time fantasy football players and new content creators. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio […]