Aaron Judge Sitting Out Against Orioles

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (hand) is sitting out of Wednesday's contest against the visiting division-rival Baltimore Orioles, according to manager Aaron Boone. It doesn't come as a big surprise after Judge was forced to leave Tuesday's contest after being hit in the left hand by a pitch early in the contest. X-rays and […]

Alek Thomas' Rehab Assignment Put On Pause

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that the team has again put outfielder Alek Thomas' (hamstring) minor-league rehab assignment on pause. Lovullo said Thomas is dealing with "general soreness" but added that he remains "very" optimistic that Thomas will get back into rehab games by the end of this week. "Nothing that's alarming. I think […]

Tylan Wallace On The Roster Bubble

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Tylan Wallace is battling for a roster spot this offseason, according to Jeff Zrebiec of the Athletic. The 25-year-old faced a similar set of circumstances last year, but he turned in a quality training camp and ultimately remained on the 53-man roster. Wallace will need to impress on special teams to […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Injured Players To Stash Now (Week 13)

The MLB season is long and tumultuous. Injuries and slumps are a staple of every season but how we approach them in our fantasy leagues can separate playoff teams and the eventual champion from the rest of their pack. Nearly halfway through the year, we have a chunk of players who either performed early before […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Likely To Throw Off A Mound Within The Next Week

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez's (shoulder) latest imaging showed "almost 100% healing." Rodriguez will likely throw off a mound within the next week. The 31-year-old veteran southpaw opened his first season in Arizona on the injured list due to a left-shoulder strain that he suffered in spring training, and a […]

Isaiah Likely Earning Enhanced Role

Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely has been behind All-Pro veteran Mark Andrews to begin his NFL career, but his flashes of upside could lead the team to implement even more 12 personnel in 2024. According to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic, Likely has continued to impress this offseason. "Likely's work in OTAs and minicamp […]

Nolan Arenado Suffers Elbow Contusion After Being Hit By A Pitch

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (elbow) is listed as having a right-elbow contusion and is undergoing further medical evaluation after leaving Wednesday's contest early in Miami against the Marlins in the top of the eighth inning when he was hit by a pitch. Before departing the contest early, Arenado went 2-for-3 with two […]

DraftKings Core Four: PGA DFS - 2024 Travelers Championship (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hi, RotoBaller fam, and thank you very much for joining me for the 2024 Travelers Championship!  The 'Core Four' represents the foundational building blocks of my PGA DFS player pool for the week. This core isn't specifically crafted for use in one lineup (though […]

Jordan Westburg Not In Wednesday's Lineup

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (hip) is out of the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's contest in the Bronx against the division-rival New York Yankees. Westburg bruised his left hip during Tuesday's game when he collided on the infield with Yankees outfielder Juan Soto, forcing him to leave the 4-2 loss early. It's not a […]

CJ Abrams Scratched On Wednesday

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams has been scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks for undisclosed reasons. With Abrams now heading to the bench, Nasim Nunez will take his place at shortstop and will bat ninth against Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt. Fantasy baseball managers will want to check back for more information […]

DFS Expert Roundtable Questionnaire - Travelers Championship (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2024 Travelers Championship DFS Roundtable! We're offering this article each week as part of our PGA Premium subscription, and we hope that you will find it useful. This gives readers the chance to get inside […]

Travelers Championship Market Movers - Sharp Money Report and What It Means for DFS (Premium)

Welcome to your weekly sharp money PGA Report, focusing on utilizing line movement to understand where the sharp money lies for the Travelers Championship. The Head-to-Head Matchup lines were posted on Monday morning as we were all still catching our breath from Pinehurst and the US Open.  It's a great tool to use and understand […]

Gary Payton II Opts Into His Player Option To Return To Golden State

ESPN NBA reporter Kendra Andrews has reported that point Gary Payton II has chosen to remain in Golden State with the Warriors after opting into his $9.1 million player option for next year. The 31-year-old guard averaged 5.5 points and 2.6 rebounds while shooting 56.3% from the field this past season. However, his health remains […]

Pistons Making A Coaching Change After Firing Monty Williams

ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that the Detroit Pistons will have a new head coach next season after firing Monty Williams on Wednesday. The move is a dramatic turn for the franchise after Williams signed a historic six-year, $78 million contract last year. The 2023-2024 season was difficult for Pistons fans after […]

Pacers Plan To Sign Pascal Siakam To A New Deal

ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that Pascal Siakam plans to sign a new maximum deal with the Indiana Pacers, worth $189.5 million over four years. The All-NBA forward is expected to sign the new contract once the league's free agency moratorium ends on July 6. After a mid-season trade from the Toronto […]

Brian Thomas Jr. Has Made A Positive Impression

The Athletic's Jeff Howe writes that Jacksonville Jaguars rookie first-round wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. seemed to make a positive impression during offseason workouts. Thomas is in a good spot heading into his first year in the NFL because the Jaguars already have a cache of proven skill players, so he can come into his […]

Adonai Mitchell Was A Standout During Offseason Workouts

Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Adonai Mitchell was the team's standout player during the spring and made at least one noteworthy catch during every practice that was open to the media. The 21-year-old refuses to believe that 10 fellow wideouts -- the number drafted ahead of him -- were better than him in this year's […]

Anders Carlson In Competition With Two Others This Year

Green Bay Packers kicker Anders Carlson missed a field goal and/or an extra point in nine of the final 12 games in 2023 in his rookie season, including a 41-yarder in the fourth quarter of a three-point Divisional Round loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Carlson didn't have any competition from late May through the […]

David Bakhtiari Happy With His Progress, Hopes To Play Multiple Seasons

Five-time All-Pro left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) said he's "really happy" with the progress from his latest knee surgery, so much so that he now hopes to play multiple seasons. Bakhtiari's goal in 2024 is to play with the Super Bowl MVP, so he's clearly looking to latch on with a contender on the open […]

Chigoziem Okonkwo Feeling Great Heading Into 2024 Season

Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo is excited about the way his body is feeling and the direction of the team heading into the 2024 regular season this fall. "I feel like I maximized the potential I had in my body, and if I wanted to get better, I had to change the structure of […]

Kyle Stowers Heading Back To The Minors

The Baltimore Orioles optioned outfielder Kyle Stowers to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday. Stowers handled himself respectably in his third showing in the big leagues, but given all of the team's options in the outfield at the major-league level, there just wasn't enough regular playing time for Stowers to justify keeping him on the active roster. […]

Tyler Wells Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles transferred right-hander Tyler Wells (elbow) to the 60-day injured list on Wednesday after he had right-elbow UCL surgery. In corresponding moves, the team selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Nick Maton from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned outfielder Kyle Stowers to Norfolk. Wells specifically had an internal-brace procedure on his right elbow, which should […]

Dylan Beavers Having A Slow Start In June

Baltimore Orioles prospect Dylan Beavers has been struggling at the plate in June. After slashing .272/. 375/.476 with seven doubles, seven home runs, and nine stolen bases through May, he's just 11-for 49 with two doubles, two homers, and three stolen bases in June. One reason for his slump may be a dip in batted-ball […]

Kody Clemens To Go On Rehab Assignment This Week

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Kody Clemens (back) will go out on a minor-league rehab assignment this week, and it will include regular work in left field. The Phillies optioned outfielder Johan Rojas to Triple-A Lehigh Valley this week, so when Clemens returns, his best chance to crack the Phillies' starting lineup could be in right field […]

Ben Brown Resumes Throwing

Chicago Cubs rookie right-hander Ben Brown (neck) began throwing again on Tuesday, and the general medical consensus was that he had a "benign area of concern," according to manager Craig Counsell. Brown's neck issue is already dissipating. The Cubs placed the 24-year-old youngster on the 15-day injured list on June 11 with a stress reaction […]

Michael Pittman Jr. vs. Nico Collins - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?

The AFC South is primed to be one of the more exciting divisions to watch for years to come. With the emergence of C.J. Stroud in 2023 and the tantalizing upside of Anthony Richardson, there will surely be fiercely competitive games between the two. For these quarterbacks to thrive, they must rely on their top […]

Rashee Rice vs. Marquise Brown - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?

Rashee Rice was instrumental in the Kansas City Chiefs' success during the 2023 NFL season. Despite being a rookie who started in only eight regular-season games, he finished with 79 receptions, 938 yards, and seven touchdowns. Such numbers have the Chiefs and their fans expecting more from the former Southern Methodist University standout. But despite […]

Alvin Kamara vs. Kenneth Walker III - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?

Alvin Kamara and Kenneth Walker are both looking over their shoulders because of how their teams have behaved in recent drafts. The New Orleans Saints selected Kendre Miller in the third round of the 2023 draft. Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks drafted Zach Charbonnet in Round 2 of the same year. These running backs can compete […]

Samuel Basallo Mashing In June

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo has been steadily improving throughout the 2024 season. He finished April with just seven extra-base hits, a 2:22 BB/SO ratio, and a .262/.276/441 slash line in 21 games. By the end of May, he was slashing .280/.328/.429 with five doubles, seven home runs, and a 12:42 BB/SO in 45 […]

Kyle Gibson Scratched With Back Tightness

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Kyle Gibson (back) was a late scratch for his scheduled start on Wednesday against the hosting Miami Marlins with back tightness. Left-hander Matthew Liberatore ended up making the emergency spot start for the Cardinals. We'll have more updates on Gibson's status in the coming days, but for now, it's unknown when […]