Bengals Offense Focusing On Versatility, Unpredictability

The Cincinnati Bengals' schematic expansion under new offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher was on display through the offseason program, and the shift to versatility and unpredictable usage was a recurring theme for every position group. All receivers worked inside and outside, tight end Mike Gesicki shifted all around the line of scrimmage, and the running backs […]

Corbin Carroll Expected To Play On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (ribs) is expected to return to the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. D-Backs manager Torey Lovullo said Carroll is penciled into the lineup, so it sounds like it was a minor issue. Carroll underwent an MRI on his side, which came back clean without any structural […]

Kyle Manzardo Optioned To Triple-A

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo has been optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday. The 23-year-old will head back to the minors after struggling during his first stint with the big league club. Manzardo slashed .207/.241/.329 with zero home runs and seven RBI in 30 games. In a corresponding move, third baseman Jose Ramirez has […]

Justin Verlander Could Miss Thursday's Start

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (neck) is uncertain to make his next scheduled start on Thursday versus the Chicago White Sox. The veteran right-hander has been making slower progress than expected, according to Astros manager Joe Espada. Verlander was scratched from Saturday's start against the Detroit Tigers due to discomfort in his neck. The […]

Falcons Offense To Run Through Bijan Robinson

The Atlanta Falcons' new offense under head coach Raheem Morris and offensive coordinator Zac Robinson will clearly run through second-year running back Bijan Robinson. "In as simple of a form as you can possibly make it," Morris said, "it's 'get the ball to Bijan as much as you can in as many ideal situations that […]

Kirk Cousins Confident He'll Be Full-Go For Training Camp

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (Achilles) is returning from a torn Achilles tendon suffered in Week 8 of the 2023 season with the Minnesota Vikings, but he has expressed confidence he'll be full-go by training camp at the end of July since his arrival in Atlanta in March. That sentiment didn't change throughout the offseason […]

Transfer Quarterback Power Rankings for 2024 College Football - Impact Quarterbacks, Team Risers

In today's college football landscape, the transfer portal is a valuable tool for programs wanting to rebuild on the fly or replace top players who departed after strong seasons. Like at any level of football, the quarterback position is the most important, so transfer signal-callers get the most spotlight and recognition. Players like Joe Burrow, […]

Luis Matos Enjoys Big Week At Triple-A

San Francisco Giants outfielder Luis Matos posted five multi-hit performances over the past week at Triple-A Sacramento. During this stretch, Matos held a .464/.516/.1.214 slash line with five long balls, six doubles, and one stolen base, with no strikeouts. Matos was sent back down to Triple-A earlier in June, logging a 21-game stint in the […]

Daylen Lile Promoted To Double-A

Washington Nationals outfield prospect Daylen Lile is being promoted to Double-A Harrisburg. Lile is taking the open roster spot from former number two overall pick Dylan Crews, who was recently promoted to Triple-A. Lile has been at High-A for the entirety of this season and the second half of last season and holds a cumulative […]

Tom Kim Striking The Ball Well Ahead Of Travelers

Tom Kim's ball-striking and recent form will likely land him squarely on the radar of fantasy managers this week. The 21-year-old rising star increased his consecutive cuts made streak to nine after his T26 performance at the US Open, which was also his fourth finish inside of the top-26 in his last five starts. In […]

Ludvig Aberg Seeks Second Tour Victory At Travelers

Ludvig Aberg has quickly become a household name in his first PGA Tour season. The 24-year-old Swede has impressively finished inside of the top-15 in 12 of his 17 starts as a rookie, including two runner-up results and an outright victory at the RSM Classic back in November. Aberg unsurprisingly should be a solid course […]

Tommy Fleetwood Lacks Upside At TPC River Highlands

There's no doubting the fact that Tommy Fleetwood has been a model of consistency lately. The 33-year-old Brit has only missed one cut in his fifteen starts in the 2024 calendar year, and he hasn't finished outside of the top-26 in five consecutive starts. But Fleetwood isn't a prolific birdie-maker and has more of a […]

Russell Henley An Intriguing Option At Travelers

The $8,000 salary range on DraftKings is loaded with high-upside options for the Travelers Championship, but Russell Henley appears to stand out as the giraffe in a herd of zebras this week. The 33-year-old OWGR No. 16 is coming off of an impressive T7 performance at the challenging US Open last week, marking his fifth […]

Ty France Back From The Injured List

Seattle Mariners executive vice president and general manager of baseball operations Justin Hollander announced on Tuesday that the team reinstated infielder Ty France (heel) from the 10-day injured list and designated catcher Seby Zavala for assignment in a corresponding move. France is back after landing on the IL on June 9 with a right-heel fracture […]

Be Wary Of Shane Lowry At Travelers Championship

Shane Lowry has found himself contending quite often in the 2024 calendar year. The 37-year-old Irish star has posted four finishes inside of the top-6 in just fifteen starts this calendar year, including his third PGA Tour victory at the Zurich Classic match play event. Equally as impressive, he only missed the cut and lost […]

Yoniel Curet Has Two Straight Strong Outings

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitching prospect Yoniel Curet has had a rough time pitching at High-A but may have begun to settle in at this level. After allowing seven earned runs on June 5, Curet has now posted two consecutive shutout performances. On June 11, he turned in his best start of the young season […]

Michael Wacha Tosses Four Scoreless Innings In Rehab Start

Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Wacha (foot) looked good in his first minor-league rehab start in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Monday, tossing four scoreless innings while giving up two hits and no walks with six strikeouts. Given Wacha's strong performance, it seems likely that the Royals will now clear him to return from […]

Cutter Coffey Riding Six-Game Home Run Streak

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Cutter Coffey is riding an eye-catching six-game home run streak. In this incredible stretch, he has posted four multi-hit games with a three-hit performance on June 9 and a 1.375 SLG. The young infielder has gotten off to a slow start to the season, holding a .224 AVG in April […]

Si Woo Kim Still Trying To Putt Consistently

Si Woo Kim is an incredibly talented golfer. The South Korean is still only 28. Despite only one Top 10 in 2024, it feels like Kim has been in contention several times this year. He ranks 160th in strokes gained to putting (-0.450). His birdie conversion percentage of 30.68 is 97th or right around tour […]

Blue Jays Sign James Kaprielian To Minors Deal

The Toronto Blue Jays signed free-agent right-hander James Kaprielian (shoulder) to a minor-league deal. Kaprielian was formerly a 16th overall pick in 2015 out of UCLA by the New York Yankees. All four of his big-league seasons have been with the Oakland Athletics, though, going 15-20 with a 4.61 ERA (4.67 FIP) and 1.35 WHIP […]

Ji Hwan Bae Getting Close To A Rehab Assignment

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Ji Hwan Bae (wrist) took part in live batting practice at PNC Park on Monday and worked defensively every day during the team's last road trip. "I would say we're probably getting close to a rehab assignment," manager Derek Shelton said. Barring a setback once Bae goes out on a minor-league rehab […]

Blaze Jordan Performing Well Since Returning From Injury

Boston Red Sox corner infield prospect Blaze Jordan performed well in his first week since recovering from a fractured finger. The 21-year-old has been sidelined since May 11. From June 12 to June 16, the infielder held a .333/.360/.625 slash line with two long balls, eight RBI, one swiped bag, and a 1:2 BB:K ratio. […]

Denny McCarthy To Unleash His Putter This Week

Denny McCarthy played a very good second round at the U.S. Open. The American golfer appeared poised to make a move and then Saturday happened. It was not so much the 72 but the several missed putts on the Front 9 and several missed shots on the Back 9. McCarthy dropped out of the Top […]

No Clear Timetable For Javier Baez's Return

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (spine) said he plans to leave on Thursday to visit doctors in Florida, and there's no clear timetable for his return, although the Tigers are expecting his absence to be longer than the minimum 10 days on the injured list as he recovers from lumbar-spine inflammation. Baez, who said he […]

Cameron Young Trying To Regain Form Amid Tough June

Cameron Young has mightily struggled in three tournaments this June. The American golfer missed the but at the RBC Canadian Open. Then, Young shot a 76-77 over the weekend at The Memorial. If DFS users and bettors thought that was bad, the American made the cut at the U.S. Open. However, Young never came close […]

No Timetable For Kerry Carpenter

The Detroit Tigers haven't indicated a timetable for outfielder Kerry Carpenter's (spine) return after he went on the injured list on May 29 (retroactive to May 27) with what the Tigers called lumbar-spine inflammation. Carpenter had been dealing with a lingering back issue and underwent tests the previous evening. The Tigers recently altered his diagnosis […]

Byeong Hun An Wants To Put U.S Open Behind Him

Byeong Hun An did not enjoy the U.S. Open course at Pinehurst No. 2. The South Korean golfer shot a 74 and 78 as he missed the cut by seven strokes. Next up is the RBC Heritage, where he posted an 80 on a Sunday, and his Friday 78 was his worst round of golf […]

Euro 2024 Fantasy Preview: Matchday 2 Tips and Top Captaincy Picks

"Never write off the Germans," they say, and this was evident when the host nation defeated Scotland 5-1 in the opening game in Berlin. Matchday 1 was filled with splendor, with Spain and Romania securing a 3-0 victory over Croatia and Ukraine respectively, while Belgium suffered a surprising 1-0 defeat against Slovakia. RotoBaller remains your […]

Ben Rice - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Yankees prospect Ben Rice has been making noise at Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre since his promotion two weeks ago. And his production after his promotion was well-timed as the Yankees have a major need at first base as a result of […]

Rhett Lowder Pitching Effectively In June

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Rhett Lowder has been very good in three June starts for Double-A Chattanooga. The 22-year-old right-hander has a 3.29 ERA this month with 12 strikeouts and two walks in 13 2/3 innings. The seventh overall pick in the 2023 draft out of Wake Forest is known for his excellent control and […]