Royce Lewis Activated From Injured List

The Minnesota Twins officially reinstated infielder Royce Lewis (quadriceps) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned infielder Edouard Julien to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. Lewis suffered a serious strained right quadriceps muscle on Opening Day but is now ready to return after 10 weeks of rehab. The Twins haven't released […]

Kade Morris Performing Well At High-A

New York Mets starting pitching prospect Kade Morris was recently promoted to High-A and has logged three strong starts. Across 15 ⅓ innings, the 21-year-old holds a 1.17 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and a 5:12 BB:K ratio through his first three starts at High-A Brooklyn. Morris opened the season with Single-A and tossed 34 ⅔ innings […]

Spencer Horwitz Caps Off Productive May

Toronto Blue Jays first base prospect Spencer Horwitz posted a stellar .375/.468/.650 line through his final 11 games of the month to cap off a productive May. Across the entire month, the 26-year-old posted a strong .299/.395/.439 line with 16 RBI and a 15:22 BB:K ratio. Horwitz made his major league debut and performed well […]

Tucupita Marcano Banned By Major League Baseball

San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano was banned on Tuesday by Major League Baseball after he was caught gambling on MLB games. According to MLB, Marcano placed 231 bets related to MLB games yet won only 4.3% of the bets. He has been on the injured list all year as he recovers from a torn […]

Mariners Agree To Minor League Deal With Matt Bowman

The Seattle Mariners came to terms with pitcher Matt Bowman to a minor-league deal that will turn into a $1 million contract if he makes the big league roster. Bowman was designated for assignment Saturday by the Arizona Diamondbacks after he recorded an 8.10 ERA with a 1.50 WHIP over four appearances. The Mariners will […]

Manny Machado Homers In Padres Loss To Angels

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado provided the team's offense in Monday's 2-1 loss at the Los Angeles Angels with his first-inning homer. Machado's dinger was his sixth of the season, but it was his first longball since he went deep in a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 3. Fantasy managers hope […]

Tyler Anderson Solid In No-Decision Against Padres

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Anderson had a no-decision in Monday's 2-1 win over the San Diego Padres. Anderson pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing one earned run, walking three, and striking out two. The 34-year-old did log his eighth quality start. He lowered his ERA to 2.37 over 12 starts, tenth-best among starters, and a […]

CeeDee Lamb Not Reporting To Mandatory Minicamp

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has not been spotted for the team's mandatory minicamp, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Lamb was also absent for voluntary OTAs, but his absence from mandatory team activities subjects him to fines. The 25-year-old is seeking a contract extension. Wide receivers Justin Jefferson, A.J. Brown, Amon-Ra. St Brown, […]

Victor Wembanyama's Presence Makes San Antonio An Attractive Landing Spot

The San Antonio Spurs could have a completely new look in 2024-25, with Victor Wembanyama's presence making the team an attractive landing spot for players. "Every free agent, every veteran guard, they all want to play with Victor Wembanyama," said ESPN's NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony on The Ringer's NBA Draft Show. According to Givony, […]

Demotions Galore and Improbable Breakouts - The Toolshed Fantasy Baseball Podcast (Ep. 311)

Welcome to episode 311 of The Toolshed Podcast with Clegg and Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCross04) and Chris Clegg (@RotoClegg) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB Draft up to the […]

Jeimer Candelario Two-Run Homer Sparks Reds Rout Of Rockies

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Jeimer Candelario launched his seventh home run in Monday's 13-3 rout at the Colorado Rockies. Candelario hit a two-run blast off Ryan Felter in the third inning and finished 2-for-5 with two runs scored. He has been on a tear of late as four of his last eight hits (three doubles, […]

Terance Mann Hopes Paul George Sticks With Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Paul George has been linked with an exit from L.A. via free agency, but teammate Terance Mann hopes to see the nine-time All-Star stick around. Mann was asked on FanDuel TV's Run It Back to have a guess if George will remain a Clipper in 2024-25. "I hope so," said Mann. […]

Zach Dezenzo Sent On Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros infield prospect Zach Dezenzo (wrist) was sent on his rehab assignment on Monday. The team's No. 4 prospect will begin his assignment at the Rookie-level Florida Complex League. In 2023, Dezenzo split his time between High-A Asheville and Double-A Corpus Christ where he combined to hit .304 with 18 homers, 61 RBI and […]

Pelicans Unlikely To Offer Max Extension To Brandon Ingram

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram will be left without a max extension this offseason. "Considering their current and future financial situation, the Pelicans are unlikely to offer him that maximum deal this offseason," William Guillory of The Athletic wrote on Monday. Ingram is eligible to sign a four-year, $208 million contract in the summer. […]

Jacob Melton Nearing Return

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown spoke to the media on Monday about the club's No.1 prospect, outfielder Jacob Melton (wrist), who has been sidelined since May 22 with a tweaked wrist. Brown said that he expects the 23-year-old to be back within a week or so. Prior to his injury, Melton was hitting .268 […]

Andrew Nembhard Expected To Sign Extension With Pacers

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard is set to sign a new deal with the team this summer. The 24-year-old, who impressed with strong postseason performances, inked a four-year, $8.5 million deal with the Pacers in 2022. The final year in 2025-26 is a team option, but it looks like […]

When Will Ben Rice Be Called Up? 2024 MLB Prospect Outlook

Ben Rice is a hot name among fantasy prospects given that he is a Yankees prospect mashing in Double-A. The 25-year-old former 12th-round pick is coming into his own as a hitter but has yet to reach Triple-A. How long will Rice remain in the minors? Will he even get called up this season? Let's […]

When Will Jacob Misiorowski Be Called Up? 2024 MLB Prospect Outlook

Jacob Misiorowski is an important name to know moving forward in fantasy baseball. The 6-foot-7 Brewers starting pitcher possesses two elite pitches in his fastball and slider. He is dominating Double-A this year but still walking an egregious rate of hitters. How long will Misiorowski remain in the minors? Will he even get called up […]

River Ryan Impresses In Rehab Outing

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect River Ryan (shoulder) began his rehab assignment in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Monday. Ryan has been sidelined on the 60-day injured list with right shoulder fatigue, but looked dominant in his return to the mound. Ryan tossed two scoreless innings with one walk and five strikeouts. It was […]

Cavaliers Ready To Offer Donovan Mitchell Max Extension When New Coach Is Found

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is expected to start extension talks with the team soon. According to NBA insider Evan Sidery, Cleveland wants to have its new head coach in place before presenting Mitchell with his $208 million extension. A four-year, $208 million deal is the maximum amount the Cavaliers can offer to Mitchell, whose […]

Champ or Chump: Wenceel Perez and Jonny DeLuca Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

The beauty of fantasy baseball lies in research, patience, and, of course, some luck. Even the most meticulous research can go awry whether it be due to health, underperformance, or both. Another beauty of fantasy baseball is to see some unheralded players rise to prominence at some point during the season, forcing fantasy managers to […]

Jordan Lawlar Close To Returning To Triple-A

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop and No. 1 prospect Jordan Lawlar (thumb) is nearing a return to Triple-A Reno. Lawlar returned to action this past Friday after missing the entire season after undergoing surgery on his right thumb. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo alluded to the fact that Lawlar will need to shake off some rust, but he […]

Champ or Chump: Matt Manning and Luis Matos Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

We are nearing the summer months of the 2024 Major League Baseball season and with plenty of baseball on the horizon, fantasy managers will need to keep their finger on the pulse of any and all options available to aid their championship aspirations. The Detroit Tigers' Matt Manning, a former top pitching prospect, has had […]

Cavaliers Receive Permission To Interview Micah Nori For Head-Coaching Job

The Cleveland Cavaliers have received permission to interview Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori for the team's head-coaching job. Nori, an Ohio native, is coming off a successful playoff run with the Timberwolves. During that postseason campaign, he served as the team's interim head coach from the second round onward due to head coach Chris […]

Champ or Chump: Marco Luciano and Luis Vazquez Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

The weather is heating up across Major League Baseball and fantasy managers should, by now, have a firm grasp of where they're at in their quest for a championship. Of course, that doesn't mean we take our feet off the gas. No doubt there are players that will make a fantasy impact still waiting in […]

Guardians Assign Joey Cantillo To Triple-A

After completing his rehab assignment, Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Joey Cantillo (hamstring) has been reassigned to Triple-A Columbus. The left-hander had a nice spring before being sidelined with a strained hamstring. According to MLB Pipeline, Cantillo is the Guardians' No. 10 prospect, moving up from No. 19 in 2023. Cantillo has performed well in his […]

Should I Stash Cade Povich In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

The Baltimore Orioles are not only one of baseball's best all-around clubs but according to MLB Pipeline, they also boast the league's No. 1-ranked farm system. Pick your poison: Jackson Holliday, Samuel Basallo, Colton Cowser, Coby Mayo, or Heston Kjerstad. This is after trading infielder Joey Ortiz to the Brewers in the Corbin Burnes trade […]

Top MLB DFS Stacks For FanDuel, DraftKings - Daily Fantasy Baseball (6/4/24)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to a brand new MLB DFS article for the 2024 season! We will still be bringing you a full slate breakdown every day, but this companion piece is intended to help you determine which offenses you are going to stack in your tournament (GPP) lineups. I will be handling the Tuesday slates for […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football - Five 2024 NFL Draft Losers To Buy Low On

Will Levis was supposed to be a top-three quarterback last season, but he spent the whole first day of the draft watching uncomfortably as he was passed over. Now, he is a starting quarterback for the Titans who holds potential value in Superflex and dynasty leagues. Draft capital is the best predictor of NFL production, […]

UEFA Euro 2024: Group B Preview - Odds, Predictions, and Players to Watch

Happy Euro 2024, RotoBallers! The tournament is just a couple of weeks away, and soccer fans are ready to witness the top nations in Europe battle it out for a spot in the finals at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany. Elite football stars from around the world, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Jude […]