Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Colt Keith, Jeff Hoffman, Matt McLain, Brooks Lee, Jeffrey Springs, Jarred Kelenic

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more waiver wire rankings. The 2024 MLB regular season is zooming by as next week is the All-Star break, and we are halfway through the year. It's time to start building those fantasy baseball rosters for the second-half stretch. At RotoBaller HQ, we are here to guide you through free agency […]

Shortstop Dynasty and Prospect Rankings, Buys and Sells for Fantasy Baseball

Welcome back to the 5th installment of my mid-season positional breakdown, where I provide my dynasty and prospect rankings for each position, along with some players to buy or sell. We'll be rounding out the infield today with the always intriguing shortstop position. The shortstop position is always loaded, but the depth is being tested […]

Tracy Cortez Looks For 12th Victory In A Row

Riding an eight-fight win streak, Tracy Cortez (11-1) will face the toughest test of her career in Rose Namajunas. Cortez stepped up when it was announced that Maycee Barber would be unable to compete this Saturday. Cortez is 5-0 with the UFC. All of her victories have come by decision. Her most recent win was […]

Rose Namajunas Headlines UFC Denver

In the main event of the UFC Denver card, former UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is set to face off against Tracy Cortez in a flyweight matchup. Namajunas was originally scheduled to face off against Maycee Barber but Barber had to pull out of the fight due to an injury. In her last bout, Namajunas […]

Santiago Ponzinibbio A Favorite At UFC Denver

UFC welterweights Santiago Ponzinibbio (29-7) and Muslim Salikhov are set for a co-main event of UFC Denver on Saturday. In his prior outing, Ponzinibbio faced off against Kevin Holland, but it didn't go his way as he was knocked out in the third round. DraftKings has Ponzinibbio as the favorite at a salary of $8,800. […]

Muslim Salikhov Set To Face Santiago Ponzinibbio At UFC Denver

Muslim Salikhov (19-5) is set to take on Santiago Ponzinibbio in the co-main event of UFC Denver on Saturday. After going 5-1 in the UFC, Salikhov has gone just 1-3 since 2022 and is coming off a knockout loss to Randy Brown at UFC Vegas 85. DraftKings sees Salikhov as the underdog with a salary […]

Gabriel Bonfim Looks To Get Back In Win Column

On Saturday, UFC Denver will feature an exciting welterweight bout between the rising prospect Gabriel Bonfim and Ange Loosa. Bonfim suffered his first career defeat last November when he was stopped by Nicolas Dalby in the second round. DraftKings sees Bonfim as the favorite with a salary of $9,300. Throughout his UFC career (three bouts), […]

Ange Loosa An Underdog At UFC Denver

Always exciting Ange Loosa is scheduled to face off against Gabriel Bonfim on the main card of UFC Denver on Saturday. After his last bout ended unexpectedly after an accidental eye poke, Loosa looks to get back on track. Before his last bout, Loosa earned consecutive unanimous decision victories over AJ Fletcher and Rhys McKee. […]

Tanner Houck Bounces Back Against A's

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck got back on track Thursday, tossing six scoreless frames against the Oakland Athletics on the way to a 7-0 win. Houck limited the A's to two hits and three walks while striking out six. He induced seven whiffs on his slider and four on his splitter, giving him […]

Cal Raleigh Homers From Both Sides Of The Plate On Thursday

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh had a monster game on Thursday, going 3-for-5 with two homers in an 11-0 rout of the Los Angeles Angels. Raleigh added four RBI and three runs to round out his line. His first homer came in the third inning, when he hit as a lefty. He then turned around […]

Jackson Jobe Keeps Dominating Double-A

Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Jackson Jobe had another terrific start on Thursday, tossing five scoreless innings with eight punchouts for Double-A Erie. Jobe only allowed two hits but did walk three. The 21-year-old is the number one pitching prospect in the majors according to MLB Pipeline, and he has certainly looked the part this year. […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Launches 12th Homer

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Houston Astros. Chisholm scorched the fifth-inning shot at 106 mph, with the ball traveling 397 feet. Jazz had showcased his blend of power and speed all season, smacking 12 homers while swiping 18 bags. He should […]

Justin Steele Continues Dominant Stretch

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele was excellent on Thursday, throwing seven shutout frames against the Baltimore Orioles in an 8-0 win. Steele allowed just three hits, didn't walk a batter, and struck out four. Even though the punchouts aren't always there for the lefty, he manages to limit hard contact and prevent runs at […]

Trea Turner Homers, Swipes Bag On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner showed off his power/speed combination on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with a homer and a stolen base in a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Turner added a walk, a run scored, and an RBI to round out a solid overall line. The 31-year-old five-category contributor has been on a […]

Aaron Nola Collects Fifth Consecutive Quality Start

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola was solid again on Thursday, throwing six innings of one-run ball and earning the win in a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Nola allowed four hits and two walks while punching out nine. His knuckle-curve was especially impressive in this one, generating 10 whiffs on 29 pitches. […]

Merrill Kelly, Eduardo Rodriguez To Throw Bullpens Again On Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly (shoulder) and left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (shoulder) will both throw bullpen sessions again on Friday. Kelly and Rodriguez also threw bullpens on Tuesday, with it being Kelly's first time throwing off a mound since going on the injured list in mid-April. The 35-year-old is a top-of-the-rotation arm for the D-backs when […]

Juan Soto Still Managing Hand Injury

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (hand) said that his hand is getting better, although it's something he expects he'll have to deal with over the coming weeks. Soto still plans on playing in next week's All-Star game, though. The 25-year-old superstar outfielder also went 2-for-3 with a double, home run and two walks in […]

Saddiq Bey Heading To Washington

Free-agent forward Saddiq Bey agreed to a three-year, $20 million deal with the Washington Wizards. The 25-year-old averaged 13.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists last season. Unfortunately, he suffered a torn ACL, limiting him to only 63 games. While Bey is still working his way back from the injury, he has a chance to […]

Kobe Bufkin Suffers A Shoulder Injury

Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (shoulder) won't play in the Las Vegas Summer League. The 2023 No. 15 overall pick suffered a right shoulder injury during a practice session on Tuesday night, with an MRI revealing "findings consistent with right shoulder subluxation." He's expected to be ready for training camp. However, Bufkin appeared in only […]

Devin Carter Undergoes Surgery

Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter (shoulder) underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum. He's expected to be sidelined for six months. The 2024 No. 13 overall pick averaged 19.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and 1.0 blocks in 33 games with Providence last season. However, he's now expected to sit out a significant portion of […]

Kyle Lowry Returning To Philly

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, free-agent guard Kyle Lowry agreed to a one-year deal with the 76ers on Thursday. The 38-year-old appeared in 23 games for Philadelphia in 2023-24, averaging 8.0 points, 4.6 assists, and 2.8 rebounds while shooting 40.4% from behind the arc. He should remain a part of Nick Nurse's rotation. […]

Evan Mobley May Be Nearing A Contract Extension

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley is eligible to sign a contract extension. While it's unknown when an agreement will occur, ESPN's Brian Windhorst believes negotiations between both sides won't be a lengthy process. "I would expect the contract to be done somewhat soon," said Windhorst during an interview. "I think the Cavs are willing to […]

Three Sneaky Super Bowl Contenders in 2024 - NFL Season Outlook and Predictions

Every season, there are teams in the NFL that exceed expectations. In 2021, it was both the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams. Both those teams had the quarterback play and talent to get to the Super Bowl, but very few people actually predicted either to make it.  Last season, it was teams like the […]

Nick Chubb, Jerome Ford, DOnta Foreman - Cleveland Browns Running Back Fantasy Football Outlooks

The Cleveland Browns are one of the most struggling teams in the NFL this year. They have an excellent roster, but due to concerns around Deshaun Watson, the Browns are not deemed as a serious Super Bowl contender. However, they do have an excellent trio of running backs who could make the job easier for […]

Josh Okogie Remaining With Phoenix

Phoenix Suns forward Josh Okogie agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal to remain with the team. The 2018 No. 20 overall pick didn't do much in his 60 appearances with the Suns last season. But he at least averaged 7.2 points and 3.7 rebounds in 11 starts. With that in mind, Okogie will likely […]

De'Von Achane Likely To See Increased Looks

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane put together a pretty fantastic rookie campaign last season. The 22-year-old rushed for 800 yards on 103 attempts and eight rushing scores in 11 games. He didn't play a full season and was only 200 yards shy of an 1,000-yard campaign. Recently, head coach Mike McDaniel said he hopes […]

Heliot Ramos Homers Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos hit his 14th home run on Thursday in a 5-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. The rookie outfielder is now hitting an even .300 on the season, with the aforementioned 14 homers, 45 RBI, two stolen bases, and 28 runs scored in 251 plate appearances. Ramos is hitting […]

Kevin Gausman Nabs Quality Start, Win On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman earned a win and a quality start on Thursday in a 5-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Gausman struck out three while scattering six hits and two runs over seven innings. The veteran moves to 7-8 on the season, with a 4.50 ERA, a 1.31 WHIP, and 104 […]

Paul Skenes Hurls Gem Thursday, Strikes Out 11

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie starter Paul Skenes threw seven hitless and shutout innings, earning a win Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers while striking out 11 hitters. Skenes was removed at 99 pitches, giving way to Colin Holderman to pitch the eighth. Jake Bauers broke up the no-hit bid with a single in the eighth inning. Skenes […]