Jonah Heim Collects Four Hits

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim has been on a tear at the plate during Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The switch-hitting catcher went 4-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and three runs scored in the blowout win. Heim came out of the gate slowly but he has been getting it going with […]

Paul Skenes Named To All-Star Team

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes was named to the National League All-Star team on Sunday. This is a first in what will likely be many All-Star appearances for the 22-year-old flamethrower. This season, Skenes has a 5-0 record with a 2.12 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 78/12 K/BB ratio across 10 starts. Skenes becomes the […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: 2B/SS Pickups for Week 16 (2024)

Week 16 marks the last full week before the All-Star break. Some fantasy baseball managers are sitting on a throne at the top of their league standings and fantasy football can't come any sooner for the others. Three months is plenty of time to get back into the fight if the right moves are made […]

Kevin Durant Will Miss Start Of Team USA Training Camp

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (calf) will miss the start of Team USA training camp. The veteran is dealing with a calf strain, although Team USA head coach Steve Kerr indicated that the injury is "not bad." Durant finished last season by averaging 27.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.2 blocks. He also appeared […]

Miles Bridges Re-Signing With Charlotte

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, free-agent forward Miles Bridges agreed to a three-year, $75 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets. He was a coveted name on the open market. However, the Hornets will retain a player who averaged 21.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 2023-24. While Charlotte is a long way away from […]

Simone Fontecchio Staying In Detroit

Free-agent forward Simone Fontecchio agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract to return to the Pistons. The 28-year-old began last season in Utah before being traded to Detroit. In 66 games with both teams, he averaged 10.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. With the Pistons in a rebuilding stage, anyone on the roster has […]

Josh Green Officially Heading To Charlotte

The Dallas Mavericks officially traded forward Josh Green to the Charlotte Hornets as part of the deal for superstar Klay Thompson. The 23-year-old spent the last four seasons in Dallas, averaging 6.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. He hasn't appeared in more than 67 games in a season since entering the league. However, the […]

Vlatko Cancar Returning To Denver

Free-agent forward Vlatko Cancar agreed to an undisclosed deal to return to the Denver Nuggets. The team declined his player option a few weeks ago. However, the Nuggets were expected to bring him back. The 26-year-old has averaged 3.5 points and 1.7 rebounds during his career. Unfortunately, he missed the 2023-24 campaign after suffering a […]

Miami Releasing Orlando Robinson

The Miami Heat have released center Orlando Robinson. The 23-year-old spent the last two seasons with the Heat, averaging only 3.2 points and 3.1 rebounds. Of course, Miami has Bam Adebayo underneath the basket. But the team bolstered their depth by adding Kel'el Ware in the draft while re-signing Thomas Bryant and Kevin Love. At […]

Devin Carter To Undergo Surgery

Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter (shoulder) will undergo surgery. The 22-year-old, who was selected No. 13 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, is expected to miss the start of the 2024-25 campaign, although he's expected to make a full recovery from the left shoulder injury. Carter is coming off a potent collegiate season, averaging 19.7 […]

Reynaldo Lopez Picks Up Seventh Win With Six Shutout Innings

Atlanta Braves starter Reynaldo Lopez threw six shutout innings in Sunday's win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The right-hander scattered two hits and three walks and struck out six. Lopez lowered his season ERA to a sparkling 1.71. The 30-year-old is 7-2 in his resurgent season with the Braves becoming a fantasy ace this season at […]

Jarred Kelenic Homers For Atlanta On Sunday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic was 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Sunday's win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Kelenic is now hitting .272 with 10 homers and 29 RBI this season. It was the first home run in July for the 24-year-old after hitting six homers with 14 RBI in June. Kelenic has taken […]

Tarik Skubal Fans 13 In Dominant Outing

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal gave up one run in seven innings with 13 strikeouts and no walks on Sunday against the Reds to pick up his 10th win of the season. He scattered three hits in his latest dazzling start. The left-hander lowered his season ERA to 2.37 with a 0.90 WHIP. He […]

Colten Brewer Placed On 60-Day IL With Left Hand Fracture

Chicago Cubs reliever Colten Brewer (hand) broke his left hand after punching a dugout wall in disgust after exiting an appearance Saturday. He has been placed on the 60-day IL with the Cubs selecting the contract of Hunter Bigge from Triple-A Iowa as his replacement. Brewer is 0-2 this season with a 5.66 ERA and […]

Brady House Promoted To Triple-A Rochester

Washington Nationals third base prospect Brady House has been promoted to Triple-A Rochester. The Nationals' No. 3 overall prospect hit .234 at Double-A Harrisburg with 13 homers and 34 RBI prior to his call-up to Triple-A. The 21-year-old is another in the long line of Nationals prospects making a rapid progression through the minor leagues […]

Austin Martin Lands On Injured List

Minnesota Twins outfielder Austin Martin (oblique) has landed on the injured list with a right oblique strain. In a corresponding move, the Twins have recalled Matt Wallner from Triple-A St. Paul. Martin is hitting .265 this season with a homer, nine RBI, and six stolen bases in 113 at-bats. Oblique injuries can be tricky, so […]

Bryan Woo Feeling Good, Next Start Likely To Be For Mariners

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo (hamstring) threw 45 pitches for High-A Everett on Saturday. Woo came away from the outing feeling good after allowing two earned runs in 2 2/3 innings with a hit, two walks, and two strikeouts. The next start for the rehabbing right-hander is likely to be with the Mariners in […]

Carlos Correa Leaves Sunday’s Game Early After HBP

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (hand) left Sunday's game early after being hit by a pitch in his right hand, according to Julia Morales of the Space City Home Network. The former platinum glove winner left the game in the first inning after taking a fastball from Houston right-hander Spencer Arrighetti. Correa was replaced by […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 16 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to the Week 16 edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of July 8 - July 14, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN or Yahoo. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because […]

Jared Jones Expected To Miss Weeks With Lat Injury, Should Return Later This Season

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones (lat) is expected to miss "weeks, not days" with his grade two right lat strain, according to Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. General Manager Ben Cherington further expressed that he expects the 22-year-old to return to the mound at some point this season. Earlier this week, the former […]

Ketel Marte Out Of Lineup Again On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (back) is out of the starting nine on Sunday as the Diamondbacks wrap up a three-game set against the San Diego Padres. Marte was absent from Saturday's lineup as well after being removed early from Friday's game with lower back tightness. 30-year-old Kevin Newman will once again start at […]

Julio Rodriguez Receives Positive Results From MRI

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (quad) had clean results on his MRI, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Seattle manager Scott Servais expressed that the MRI showed "nothing out of the ordinary." He also added that Rodriguez could be available to pinch-hit on Sunday afternoon even though he was kept out of the starting nine. […]

Anthony Rendon Could Return On Monday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (hamstring) could return to the diamond as early as Monday, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Angles skipper Ron Washington addressed the media on Sunday, July 7 and said that the 34-year-old faced live pitching over the weekend and plans to rotate him between the designated hitter spot […]

Dakota Hudson Designated For Assignment, Tanner Gordon Promoted

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Dakota Hudson has been designated for assignment on Sunday, July 7, according to Rockies Club Information. In a corresponding move, the Rockies promoted right-handed pitcher Tanner Gordon from Triple-A. Hudson posted a poor 5.84 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, and a 46:48 BB:K ratio across 86 ⅓ innings this season. In his previous […]

Brandon Pfaadt Expected To Make Next Start

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt (ankle) is expected to make his next scheduled start in the rotation. The right-hander exited early during Saturday's outing after being hit in the left ankle by a comebacker. The D-Backs took the cautious approach and pulled Pfaadt from the contest. It doesn't sound like anything serious has happened, […]

Tristan Wirfs Looking To Become Highest-Paid Offensive Lineman

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs is entering the option year of his rookie deal on an $18.2 million salary in 2024. Wirfs is undoubtedly looking for a contract that will make him one of the highest-paid offensive linemen in football with an average yearly salary of $25 million-plus after moving to left tackle […]

Blake Snell Expected To Return On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell (groin) is expected to make his return to the mound on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The southpaw has been sidelined for over a month due to a groin strain. Before that, Snell had an ugly 9.64 ERA through six starts with San Francisco. He looked fantastic […]

Julio Rodriguez Not Playing On Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (quad) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The superstar slugger was removed from Saturday's game due to a right-quad injury. Unsurprisingly, Rodriguez will sit out on Sunday so he can rest and recover. The organization had Rodriguez undergo an MRI, so […]

Henry Davis Activated, Optioned To Minors

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis (concussion) has been activated off the 7-day concussion injured list on Sunday. The Pirates have optioned him back to Triple-A Indianapolis where he will continue his rehab assignment. The assumption is that the former first-round pick will be back in Pittsburgh at some point this season. Davis was struggling before […]

Darrell Taylor Could Be An Extension Candidate

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Darrell Taylor stands out as a player possibly in line for a contract extension soon because his $3.1 million salary for the 2024 season is not guaranteed, and it's unclear how much the new coaching staff will value him. Taylor has flashed his ability with 21.5 sacks in his three seasons in […]