Alex Noren Returns Rocket Mortgage Classic

Alex Noren missed the cut at the U.S. Open two weeks ago, which was his second missed cut in his last three tournaments. He is now getting ready for this week's Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club. Noren has a good track record at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, finishing tied for ninth in 2023 […]

Miguel Sano Activated On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Miguel Sano (knee) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. The veteran slugger is back in the mix following a two-month absence due to a left knee injury. Sano hasn't brought much to the table this season with one home run and five RBI in 21 games. […]

Taylor Pendrith Continues Playing Quality Golf

Taylor Pendrith had a solid performance at last week's Travelers Championship, finishing tied for 23rd. Lately, he has been in great form, having missed the cut only once in his last nine tournaments. This is a significant improvement from the beginning of 2024 when he missed the cut in four consecutive appearances. Pendrith is currently […]

Liam Hendriks To Throw This Week

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session this week. The 35-year-old will throw his first session since undergoing Tommy John surgery last August. It sounds like Hendriks is making progress, but still isn't expected to contribute to the Red Sox bullpen this season. This is a step […]

Dallas Keuchel Acquired By Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for cash considerations. The veteran southpaw signed a minor league deal with the Mariners in late-May. He currently holds a 3.93 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and 45/22 K/BB across 13 starts in the minors this season. The 36-year-old might still have […]

Paul DeJong - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago White Sox shortstop Paul DeJong has rebounded nicely in the 2024 season. His bat struggled mightily in the 2022 and 2023 seasons as he spent time in the minors with the Cardinals in 2022 before spending the 2023 season with the Cards, […]

Should I Stash Joey Loperfido In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 14)

The Houston Astros recalled outfield prospect Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land on June 21. Loperfido has bounced between Triple-A and the majors throughout the early part of the 2024 campaign and has been unable to find consistent playing time. However, this recent promotion may signal that Houston is ready to give one of their […]

When Is Jasson Dominguez Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 14 Update)

It's been a somewhat tepid season for rookie batters, at least amongst those expected to be right at the forefront of the Rookie of the Year race. Wyatt Langford has just now started to perform as many expected he would, Evan Carter was uneven before hitting the IL, and Jackson Holliday flopped before going back […]

When Is Christian Scott Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 14 Update)

New York Mets starting pitching prospect Christian Scott could be nearing a return to the major leagues. The 25-year-old made his major league debut on May 4 and was eventually optioned back to Triple-A on May 30. However, Scott has performed very well in the minor leagues through the month of June and is on […]

Hoby Milner Serving As Opener

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Hoby Milner will serve as the opener for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. The veteran southpaw will make his first start after 269 career relief appearances dating back to his MLB debut in 2017. The expectation is that Milner will only pitch the first inning or two. After that, Bryse […]

When Will Merrill Kelly Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Not all big-league careers are built the same. Take Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly, for example. Kelly didn't make his MLB debut until the age of 30 with the Diamondbacks after the Tampa Bay Rays drafted him out of Arizona State in the eighth round in 2010. Kelly spent four seasons pitching in Korea before returning […]

Brandon Drury Remains Out On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury (illness) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The veteran slugger will miss his fifth straight game while dealing with an illness. The Angels haven't placed Drury on the injured list, but it shouldn't be completely ruled out. Luis Guillorme will fill […]

When Is Max Meyer Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 14 Update)

The Miami Marlins may have suffered more injuries to their pitching staff than some teams have to their entire team. Sixto Sanchez was the latest Marlin to head to the IL and he joins six other Marlins starters there. While Braxton Garrett and Ryan Weathers are only on the 15-Day IL, the rest of them […]

Kyle Tucker Making Solid Progress

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (shin) was able to some swings with the bat on Sunday. The expectation is that Tucker is going to resume running within the next few days. Tucker is currently scheduled for a light throwing session on Friday. He'll likely go on a minor league rehab assignment soon after that. The […]

Pedro Leon - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Pedro Leon made his Triple-A debut in 2021...and guess what... he's still there! Leon has played a whopping 330 games for Triple-A Sugar Land with mixed results. He's posted two straight seasons with at least 17 home runs and 21 steals, but his highest single-season AVG […]

Randy Rodriguez To Serve As Opener

San Francisco Giants pitcher Randy Rodriguez will serve as the opener for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. It appears the Giants are going to go with a bullpen game here. Rodriguez will likely pitch a few innings, but probably not enough to factor into the decision. The 24-year-old holds a 4.82 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, […]

Max Kepler Returning On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (neck) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The left-handed slugger is back in the lineup following a three-game absence due to neck spasms. Kepler will bat cleanup and play right field against right-hander Brandon Pfaadt. Fantasy managers who have Kepler rostered can […]

When Will Christian Encarnacion-Strand Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Cincinnati Reds corner infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand largely made good on his prospect hype in his debut 2023 season, showcasing the thump he delivered in the minors, even if his strikeout and walk rates left much to be desired. Of course, big-league success is far from linear as the 2024 season has been a humbling one […]

Teoscar Hernandez Out Again On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (personal) was scheduled to fly from the Dominican Republic to Chicago on Tuesday, but manager Dave Roberts said after Monday night's game against the White Sox that he will give Hernandez another day off. Fantasy managers need not fret, as Hernandez left the team to deal with a personal […]

Elehuris Montero Not In Lineup Against Astros

Colorado Rockies infielder Elehuris Montero is out of the team's starting lineup as they take on the hosting Houston Astros on Tuesday. It will be the fourth straight game that Montero has found himself on the bench as he continues to lose playing time in Colorado. He's losing precious playing time to Michael Toglia, who […]

Preferred Lines Golf Betting Podcast - 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic Picks and Preview

Joe Idone (@TourPicks) welcomes Matt Gannon to an all-new episode of Preferred Lines. Joe and Matt recap the Travelers Championship before diving into the top betting picks on the board for the upcoming 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic. Be sure to subscribe to the Preferred Lines YouTube Channel, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe […]

When Should You Draft a Kicker in Fantasy Football? - Kicker Fantasy Football Tips, Advice

Many fantasy leagues have completely eliminated the kicker position over the years. A large reason for that is due to the position's inconsistency. However, kickers deserve some love in fantasy football, too.  Justin Tucker has been one of the best fantasy kickers since he entered the league in 2012, finishing top-three at the position in […]

Three Sleeper NFL Teams to Make the Playoffs - 2024 Fantasy Football Early NFL Predictions

With OTAs and minicamps now in the books for 2024, the next phase of the NFL season is ready to begin: training camp. All fans and teams have hope heading into July, especially after the NFL draft and free agency brought excitement and improvement (hopefully) to each roster.  While analysts dissect the offseason, some teams […]

Nolan Arenado Returns To Cardinals Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (forearm) is back at third base and is batting sixth in the order on Tuesday against the visiting Atlanta Braves and right-hander Reynaldo Lopez. Arenado has been beat up of late and missed the team's last two games due to left-forearm soreness. He also missed a game last […]

Bryan Woo Goes Back On Injured List

Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo (hamstring) is heading back to the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with what he called a low-grade hamstring strain. Woo suffered the hamstring strain in his start on Monday night in Tampa against the Rays and will now miss at least several weeks. Although Woo's injury doesn't sound serious, given […]

Daulton Varsho Still Out Against Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (back) remains out of the team's starting lineup on Tuesday at Fenway Park against the hosting Boston Red Sox. Veteran Kevin Kiermaier will make another start in center field and will bat ninth for the Blue Jays against Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello. Kiermaier has very little DFS appeal […]

Bo Bichette Activated And Starting On Tuesday

The Toronto Blue Jays activated shortstop Bo Bichette (calf) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned outfielder Steward Berroa to Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. It ended up being a minimal stay on the injured list for Bichette, who was dealing with a minor calf injury. The 26-year-old All-Star is back at […]

Min Woo Lee Heads To Detroit For Rocket Mortgage Debut

Surprisingly enough, Min Woo Lee has never played in the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club. While that throws course history out the window, it is interesting to note that hot putting performances tend to go a long way for winners at DGC, and the 25-year-old has certainly shown the ability to go nuclear […]

Shay Whitcomb - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: While the Houston Astros don't have a clear opening right now at the Major League level, infielder Shay Whitcomb is worth monitoring due to his performance this season. Shay Whitcomb last 34 games for Sugar Land: .358 BA/.425 OBP/.664 SLG, 4 2B, 2 3B, 11 HR, […]