Blake Brandel Will Have An Opportunity To Start

After four years as a backup offensive guard and tackle, Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Blake Brandel garnered unsolicited rave reviews from the coaching staff during offseason practices and opened the spring as the first-team left guard. Brandel remained there, even after the team re-signed 2023 starter Dalton Risner. Head coach Kevin O'Connell indicated that Risner […]

Jordan Addison Impressive Heading Into Year 2

Minnesota Vikings second-year wide receiver Jordan Addison produced one of the most notable springs of any Vikings player during organized team activities and mandatory minicamp this offseason, taking full advantage of his first NFL offseason to set himself up for an even better year after impressing as a rookie in 2023. Addison was hurt and […]

Florio's Football Show: I am IN on Isiah Pacheco, Chris Godwin and More!

Michael F. Florio is back and discussing some of his latest research findings. Florio discusses why he still believes in Derrick Henry and why he is an Isiah Pacheco believer. He also breaks down why he is in on Chris Godwin, Diontae Johnson and Calvin Ridley. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM […]

Spencer Horwitz - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 15)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Could you use a batter that is striking out well below league average and walking well above the league rate? This player is striking out less because of his well above-average contact rate, minuscule SwStr%, and low chase rate. Need some power? […]

James Wood To Make His Major-League Debut On Monday

Washington Nationals top prospect James Wood will be called up from Triple-A Rochester to make his major-league debut on Monday in D.C. against the visiting New York Mets, according to a source. Wood recently returned to Rochester from a stint on the seven-day injured list due to a hamstring injury and he picked up right […]

Nolan Schanuel Picks Up Two Hits, Steals A Base

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel was productive atop the batting order in Thursday night's 5-0 win at Angel Stadium versus the visiting Detroit Tigers, going 2-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and his second stolen base of the season. Schanuel is now riding a three-game hitting streak heading into the second game […]

Luis Rengifo Picks Up Two More Hits In Win

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo continued to swing a hot bat on Thursday in the team's 5-0 shutout victory over the visiting Detroit Tigers. Rengifo, batting in the two-hole, went 2-for-4 with his fifth home run of the season, two RBI and a run scored. The home run for Rengifo was his first round-tripper […]

Kyle Tyler Making Another Start On Friday

Miami Marlins right-hander Kyle Tyler will make another start for the Fish on Friday in a very tough matchup on the road in Philadelphia against the Phillies, who own the best record in baseball. First baseman Bryce Harper (hamstring) and outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (groin) were both injured on Thursday and probably won't be in […]

Jack Flaherty Taken Deep Three Times In Loss

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty has had an amazing season in 2024, but it wasn't his night on Thursday on the road against the hosting Los Angeles Angels. Flaherty allowed five earned runs on seven hits (season-high three home runs) while walking one and striking out seven in 5 2/3 innings of work to even […]

Pelicans To Explore Brandon Ingram Trade If Contract Talks Fail

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram has been one of the bigger dominoes in the early goings of this offseason. At first, there were reports that the Pelicans were unlikely to offer him a max contract. Now, it seems the team is trying to get a deal done, but they are prepared to search the […]

Jordan Montgomery Has A Tough Outing On Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery wasn't long for his start on Thursday against the visiting Minnesota Twins, lasting just 2 2/3 innings and being pulled after giving up eight runs (four earned) on nine hits while walking one and striking out only one to drop to 6-5 in his first season in Arizona. The 31-year-old […]

Jon Gray Roughed Up By Orioles

Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray didn't have it on Thursday in his outing at Camden Yards against the Baltimore Orioles, as he gave up eight earned runs on nine hits (two home runs) while walking one and striking out only one in five innings of work to fall to 3-4 on the year. The poor […]

Sixers, Nuggets Interested In Klay Thompson

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson hasn't progressed with contract talks and the expectation is now that he's going to become an unrestricted free agent. According to Sam Amick and Anthony Slater of The Athletic, two teams that are interested in the four-time champ are the Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets. The Sixers have more […]

Miles Mikolas Obliterated By Reds On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas had a start to forget on Thursday against the visiting division-rival Cincinnati Reds. Mikolas surrendered a season-high 10 runs (nine earned) on a season-high 12 hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out only one to pick up his seventh loss of the season. The poor outing raised […]

MMA DFS DraftKings Value Picks For UFC 303

UFC 303 might not be the polarizing McGregor-headlined event that we were originally expecting, but what we have ended up with is arguably much, much better. There are at least three fights on this card that are causing me to lose sleep out of pure anticipation, and this is a week where you will want […]

Quentin Grimes Dealt To Dallas

Detroit Pistons guard Quentin Grimes will be moved to his third team in the same calendar year. As reported by Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pistons have agreed to trade him to the Dallas Mavericks for Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round picks. Grimes was moved to the Pistons from the New York Knicks before the trade […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Traded To Detroit

Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. is on his way to Detroit on Friday after the two sides agreed to a trade. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Hardaway and three second-round picks are going to the Pistons while Quentin Grimes is coming to Dallas. The veteran shooter was a mainstay in the team's offense over the […]

Is Kareem Hunt Still a Free Agent? Top Landing Spots for Hunt in 2024

Running back Kareem Hunt was still a free agent when the 2023 season began. Hunt was waiting for the right situation to open up, and that eventually happened when Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb tore his ACL in Week 2.  Hunt then signed a one-year deal with the Browns and saw a ton of […]

Is Brock Bowers a Fantasy Football TE1 in 2024? Fantasy Football Rookie Analysis

The Las Vegas Raiders' decision to draft Brock Bowers with the 13th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft left many people surprised. The team had already drafted another emerging tight end, Michael Mayer, last year, and it was not a position of need. However, getting a player of Bowers' caliber has significantly improved the […]

Raptors, Immanuel Quickley Agree On Five-Year Deal

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley has agreed to sign a new contract that will keep him in Toronto for the next five years. According to Shams Charania, the deal is worth $175 million for five years. Quickley was a restricted free agent and would have hit the free agency market if they couldn't get a […]

Is Kyler Murray a Top-5 Fantasy Football Quarterback in 2024?

Kyler Murray marked his return from an ACL injury last year in Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons. Despite various concerns about his health, the Arizona Cardinals quarterback stayed healthy and was available to play the rest of the games. When healthy, Murray is one of the most exciting quarterbacks to watch in the NFL. […]

Jermaine Burton vs. Jalen McMillan - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?

Rookie wide receivers Jermaine Burton and Jalen McMillan figure to be compared to each other in Year 1, as both were taken in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft (12 picks apart). They should each occupy the WR3 role for their respective teams. Neither player figures to be a breakout superstar immediately, but […]

Euro 2024 Fantasy Preview: Matchday 4 Tips and Top Captaincy Picks for the Round of 16

From Ukraine finishing bottom of Group E with 4 points to Austria topping Group D against France and the Netherlands and Spain achieving a 100% record in Group C, the UEFA Euro 2024 group stages have been full of surprises. An experienced Croatian team was knocked out due to a late equalizer by Italy, while […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot? (Week 14)

Welcome back to another week of Unlikely Aces. This time next week, we'll be grilling hot dogs, watching fireworks, and celebrating our freedom. It will be August before we know it! Fantasy baseball managers are running out of time to find those season-saving arms on the waiver wire, but surely there are still some league-winning […]

James Triantos Turning In Torrid June For Double-A Tennessee

Chicago Cubs second base prospect James Triantos homered Thursday for Double-A Tennessee to continue his red-hot month. Triantos is hitting .429 in June with four homers and 12 RBI to go with 14 stolen bases. The 21-year-old has been showcasing his power-speed potential all season with 27 stolen bases to his name along with seven […]

Cam Collier Blasts Home Run For High-A Dayton

Cincinnati Red third base prospect Cam Collier hit a home run Thursday for High-A Dayton. The Reds' No. 4 prospect is hitting .232 with 12 homers and 46 RBI for Dayton this season. Collier may not be hitting for a high batting average but he has been productive nonetheless as he adjusts to his first […]

James McArthur Tosses Scoreless Ninth

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher James McArthur was called upon to hold a one-run lead versus the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. The right-hander tossed a scoreless ninth inning to earn his 14th save of the season. McArthur has been a little shaky this season with a 4.41 ERA across 31 appearances. He's not an elite […]

Bubba Chandler Strikes Out Career-High 11 In Latest Start

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler struck out a career-high 11 batters over 6 2/3 innings Thursday for Double-A Altoona. He gave up two earned runs on three hits and a walk as he picked up the victory. June has been kind to the talented right-hander with Chandler putting together a 3-1 record this month […]

DraftKings MMA, UFC DFS Lineup Picks - UFC 303: Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2

The wait is almost over, folks. As anticipation builds, UFC 303 promises to be an outstanding event that fans won't forget anytime soon. When discussing the main event, I would normally describe it as "highly anticipated," but we didn't have much time to prepare for it. With Conor McGregor out of the UFC 303 main […]

Corbin Burnes Earns Quality Start

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes was able to keep his strong season going against the Texas Rangers on Thursday. The right-hander allowed one run while striking out five batters over seven innings of work in the win. Burnes did give up nine hits, but he was able to limit the damage to only one […]