Hunter Long Not A Lock For A Roster Spot

Working in Los Angeles Rams tight end Hunter Long's favor is the fact that Tyler Higbee (knee) probably isn't going to be ready for the start of the 2024 regular season. That lone could land Long a spot on the 53-man roster to open the year if Higbee starts on the Physically Unable to Perform […]

When Is Junior Caminero Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 16 Update)

The Tampa Bay Rays are a middling team right now, with an overall record of around .500 (45-46), and they're 5-5 in their last 10 games. The All-Star break is coming, though, and they should be getting some reinforcements after the break. They'll get starter Jeffrey Springs back in the starting rotation, and Drew Rasmussen […]

Gabriel Moreno Scratched With Back Tightness

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (back) has been scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup against the visiting Atlanta Braves due to lower-back discomfort. However, Moreno will be available off the bench, according to the Diamondbacks. Jose Herrera will now catch right-hander Slade Cecconi and will hit ninth in the batting order against Braves veteran right-hander Charlie […]

Jack Kochanowicz To Make Major-League Debut On Thursday

The Los Angeles Angels are calling up right-handed pitching prospect Jack Kochanowicz from Double-A Rocket City, and he will make his major-league debut and start against the division-rival Seattle Mariners on Thursday in the series opener. In a corresponding move, right-hander Davis Daniel was sent to Triple-A Salt Lake. The team's No. 7 prospect, per […]

Ben Brown Still Experiencing Neck Symptoms

Chicago Cubs rookie right-hander Ben Brown (neck) is still experiencing neck symptoms, and his progress moving forward remains status quo, according to manager Craig Counsell. A neck strain landed Brown on the 15-day injured list in the middle of June, and it doesn't appear that the 24-year-old is any closer to returning to the Cubs' […]

Adbert Alzolay Throws Bullpen, Julian Merryweather Makes Rehab Appearance

Chicago Cubs right-handed reliever Adbert Alzolay (forearm) threw 30 pitches in his bullpen session on Tuesday and checked out well. Meanwhile, reliever Julian Merryweather (ribs) threw 11 pitches in an inning of work in a minor-league rehab outing with Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday night. Both pitchers are making progress but aren't going to be an […]

Ian Gibaut To Throw First Bullpen On July 16

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Ian Gibaut (forearm) will throw his first bullpen session on Tuesday, July 16, and could be back with the team in the middle of August. Gibaut hasn't pitched at all this year and had anterior interosseous nerve-release surgery back in early May. It's good news that the 30-year-old reliever is getting close […]

Brandon Williamson Targeting A September Return

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Williamson (shoulder) will throw his first bullpen session on July 23 and is targeting a return in September. Williamson is battling a lesion on his left shoulder and hasn't been able to pitch at all to this point in 2024. The 26-year-old southpaw received an injection in his shoulder last month, […]

TJ Friedl Could Return Shortly After All-Star Break

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (hamstring) is trending to return from the 10-day injured list in the first week to 10 days after next week's All-Star break. Friedl continues to work his way back from a right-hamstring strain. The 28-year-old was cleared to begin a running progression this week and will continue to ramp up […]

Fantasy Football All-Value Team - 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values and Targets

Value goes a long way in fantasy football. Selecting a player in the late round who goes on to finish top 10 at their respective position is huge for your fantasy team. Sometimes, those value picks turn out to be a big reason why your team makes it to the playoffs or wins it all. Last […]

Nick Martini Has Thumb Surgery, Likely Out Until September

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Martini (thumb) had surgery on his left thumb to fix ligaments and will likely be out until September, according to manager David Bell. The Reds have had pretty bad injury luck with their outfielders this year, with Martini the latest to get hurt last weekend. The good news for Cincy is […]

Spencer Aguiar's Top One And Done Picks To Consider - The Genesis Scottish Open (Premium Content)

Here at RotoBaller, we are constantly searching for ways to give our readers the best fantasy sports content possible. With that goal in mind, I am proud to announce my weekly PGA "One and Done" column, where I will look through some of my favorite potential targets on the board. As has always been the […]

Jake Fraley Back With Reds

The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder Jake Fraley from the family medical emergency list on Wednesday and optioned outfielder Blake Dunn to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Because of his personal leave and a calf injury, Fraley hasn't played for the Reds since July 4, and he wasn't included in the starting lineup for Wednesday's […]

RotoBaller PGA: One And Done Staff Picks - The Genesis Scottish Open

Here at RotoBaller, we are always searching for ways to give our readers the best fantasy sports content possible. With that goal in mind, we are very proud to announce the weekly PGA “One and Done” column will be back for the sixth season. For an in-depth breakdown of the top DraftKings and FanDuel plays, […]

Walker Buehler Making Progress?

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler (hip) remains at Cressey Sports Performance in Florida and is throwing bullpens and working on his mechanics. "I can say there's progress," Dave Roberts said on Wednesday. "But I really can't even speak intelligently what that progress is. I really can't." Buehler made his return from Tommy John surgery […]

Steven Sims Speaks Highly Of Houston Wide Receiver Room

Houston Texans wide receiver Steven Sims recently expressed his optimism and excitement about the new-look Houston wide receiver room. In the offseason, the Texans made a big splash and acquired the four-time Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs from the Buffalo Bills. Diggs joins a group of budding stars in Tank Dell and Nico Collins. In addition […]

Keon Coleman Prepared For Large Role In Rookie Season

Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman plans to just "be himself" amid a massive shakeup in the Buffalo pass catching room. This offseason saw the departure of Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis, which has left the Buffalo wide receiver depth chart wide open. The Bills selected Coleman in the first pick in the second […]

Jonah Heim Returns Against Angels

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim (neck) is back behind the plate and will hit seventh on Wednesday against the hosting Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Griffin Canning. Heim is feeling good enough to give it a go after he was scratched from Tuesday night's lineup with neck stiffness as a precaution. He hasn't picked up […]

Oneil Cruz Out Again On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup again on Wednesday against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers. Cruz will miss his second game in a row after leaving Monday's contest early with soreness in his hamstring. It doesn't appear to be a major concern for the 25-year-old, but the Pirates are giving […]

Jo Adell Held Out On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell (illness) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Angels' manager Ron Washington said that Adell is dealing with the same illness that sidelined Brandon Drury last week. That being said, Adell could be looking at a lengthy absence. On Wednesday, Kevin Pillar […]

Brian Burns Seen As Game-Changer For Big Blue

New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns has been described as a "game-changer" by his teammates, according to Nick Shook of NFL.com. Fellow linebacker Bobby Okereke expressed that his new teammate is a game-changer and a prolific player. Burns was traded from the Carolina Panthers to the Big Apple in exchange for draft picks. Burns was […]

Anthony Richardson Receiving Massive Praise From Offensive Line

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson has received massive praise from his four-time All-Pro guard, Quenton Nelson. According to Kevin Patra of NFL.com, the Notre Dame product described his quarterback as an "absolute freak." "He can launch the ball and be accurate with it, too. The plays that he can make, some of the ones you've […]

Jordan Lawlar Suffers Setback, Could Miss Another 6-8 Weeks

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar (hamstring) is expected to miss more time after suffering a setback a few days ago. The 21-year-old aggravated his hamstring while running from first to third during a game in Rookie ball. Lawlar was working his way back from a Grade 1 hamstring strain that he suffered in mid-June. […]

Jorge Soler Remains Out Of The Lineup

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jorge Soler (illness) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 32-year-old slugger will miss his second straight game with what is believed to be a minor illness. Mike Yastrzemski will start in his place in right field and bat seventh versus right-hander […]

Joe Burrow Ready To Put Injury Past Behind Him

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (wrist) expressed that he is "going to give people something to talk about" after having an injury-plagued 2023 season, according to Nick Shook of NFL.com. Burrow left the Week 11 game early last season due to a torn ligament in his wrist. This injury caused him to miss the remainder […]

Graham Ashcraft Lands On Injured List

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft (elbow) has been placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday. The 26-year-old was optioned back to Triple-A on Monday. It sounds like Ashcraft was attempting to pitch through the issue on the big league club. However, Ashcraft alerted the minor league club once he got there about his […]

Ramon Laureano Placed On Injured List

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ramon Laureano (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. The veteran outfielder has been dealing with a lingering oblique issue for multiple weeks. He missed the last 12 games before the Braves decided to give him some time to rest. The expectation is that he'll return shortly after […]

DraftKings PGA DFS Value Plays - The 2024 Genesis Scottish Open (Premium Content)

We are jumping across the pond to Scotland for the first of two links-style venues that the PGA Tour will take on. If you are going to be looking for some stars and scrubs, we have some value plays for you this week. It can be tough to define "value" and that task is made […]

Max Scherzer Not Planning On Waiving His No-Trade Clause

When asked if he'd be willing to waive his no-trade clause again at this year's trade deadline, Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer said, "Yeah, I'm not gonna do that...we're gonna play better baseball. It's gonna be a moot point t even talk abut...we're gonna win here." Scherzer has waived his no-trade clause to facilitate a […]

Giancarlo Stanton Could Skip A Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) could be ready to return from the 10-day injured list shortly after next week's All-Star break and may return without going on a minor-league rehab assignment, according to manager Aaron Boone. Apparently Stanton has been recovering nicely from a left-hamstring strain that landed him on the IL […]