Tyler O'Neill Not In The Lineup Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill (knee) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the hosting Chicago White Sox. O'Neill exited Friday's 7-2 loss early with right-knee discomfort just two days after returning from the injured list with a knee issue that had sidelined him since May 25. While O'Neill expressed optimism […]

Nico Hoerner Absent Again On Saturday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (hand) will again be absent from the starting lineup on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds. The 27-year-old was plunked by a pitch on his hand in Thursday's series opener with the Reds and did not start Friday's 3-2 loss, although he did appear as a pinch-runner. It's a difficult […]

Seiya Suzuki Sitting On Saturday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (side) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's tilt against the rival Cincinnati Reds. The 29-year-old said after Friday's game that he asked to be removed from the game in the sixth inning due to some tightness in his oblique, and it appears the club will give him at […]

Chris Sale, Reynaldo Lopez Getting Extra Rest

Atlanta Braves starting pitchers Chris Sale and Reynaldo Lopez will get some extra rest as the club will start right-hander Hurston Waldrep for his big-league debut in Sunday's series finale with the Washington Nationals, even though the club has an off day on Monday. Sale made just 20 starts in the 2023 season after battling […]

Wenceel Perez Getting A Day Off On Saturday

Detroit Tigers infielder/outfielder Wenceel Perez is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander Freddy Peralta. The rookie went 0-for-3 with a walk in Friday's series opener but will yield right-field duties to Akil Baddoo on Saturday afternoon. Perez has showcased his abilities since his early-season promotion, even […]

Xavien Howard Facing Lawsuit

Former Miami Dolphins star cornerback Xavien Howard sent a male teenager a sexually explicit photograph of the teen's mother because she refused to get an abortion, a new court filing alleges. The allegation was made on Thursday in a lawsuit filed last year by a woman who is not the teenager's mother. The woman is […]

Carlos Rodriguez Making Major League Debut On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitching prospect Carlos Rodriguez will make his major league debut on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Rodriguez posted a 5.17 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 29:66 BB:K ratio in 62 ⅔ innings through his first extended look at Triple-A this season. However, in his past two starts, the 22-year-old has looked quite […]

Lions Lose Final OTA Session

The Detroit Lions have lost one day of organized team activities after breaking rules related to on-field contact during practice the week of May 27. "We take very seriously the rules set forth within the NFL's Offseason Program and have worked to conduct our practices accordingly," the Lions said in a statement Friday night. "We […]

Hurston Waldrep Making Major League Debut On Sunday

Atlanta Braves starting pitching prospect Hurston Waldrep will be promoted and make his major league debut on Sunday against the Washington Nationals. As a result, Max Fried's scheduled start will get pushed back to Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles. Waldrep was recently promoted to Triple-A on June 1 and only logged one outing at that […]

Browns Sign Wyatt Davis

The Cleveland Browns announced on Friday that they signed free-agent offensive guard Wyatt Davis (ankle) and waived defensive tackle Jayden Peevy in a corresponding move. Davis is apparently healthy this offseason after spending all of last year on Injured Reserve with the New York Giants due to an ankle injury. The 25-year-old former third-round pick […]

Jon Gray Activated Off 15-Day Injured List

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray (groin) was activated off the 15-day injured list on Saturday. In a corresponding move, Gerson Garabito was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock. Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reported that manager Bruce Bochy stated that there is a "pretty good chance" that Gray pitches in a relief outing before making his […]

Juice Scruggs Looking Good This Offseason

Houston Texans center Juice Scruggs "is looking great" at organized team activities this offseason, according to head coach DeMeco Ryans. Scruggs has worked diligently this offseason to prepare for the 2024 campaign and looks visibly bigger, stronger and more mobile. He's a natural center and is a projected starter for the defending AFC South champions. […]

Bobby Miller Throws 85 Pitches In Rehab Start On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Bobby Miller (shoulder) tossed four innings of two-run ball (one earned) in his potential final rehab outing. He allowed four hits two walks, and struck out two on 85 total pitches. This is a good sign, as the right-hander threw 65 pitches in his previous rehab start. While nothing is […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Cade Povich, Davis Schneider, Joey Ortiz, Ty France, Matt Waldron, Henry Davis

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more waiver wire advice. We are two months into the season, and it's time for fantasy managers to closely monitor their teams as we are about a month away from the All-Star break. Here at Rotoballer HQ, we are here to help you prioritize which players to pick up with our […]

Nazeeh Johnson Taking Part In OTAs

Kansas City Chiefs safety Nazeeh Johnson (knee) is taking part in offseason organized team activities and recorded a red-zone pass breakup during 11-on-11 drills on Friday. In addition, cornerback Joshua Williams picked a pass off in the red zone. Johnson missed all of last year due to a torn ACL but appears to be on […]

NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Preview for Sonoma Zip Buy Now, Pay Later 250 (6/8/24)

The NASCAR Xfinity Series is in Sonoma this weekend for the Zip Buy Now, Pay Later 250. This year, Sonoma was repaved, and we saw some incredibly fast laps in practice on Friday. How will that translate into the race itself? Last year, Aric Almirola won this race, with A.J. Allmendinger, Kyle Larson, Ty Gibbs, […]

Wyatt Langford Getting Saturday Off

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford is not in Saturday's lineup as they continue a three-game rematch of the 2010 World Series against the San Francisco Giants. The rookie has started in nine straight games since returning from the injured list with a hamstring injury. During this span, the former Florida Gator has tallied eight hits […]

Corey Seager Remains Out Of Starting Lineup

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) is not in Saturday's lineup. This is the second game in a row the star infielder has sat out of since injuring his left hamstring on Wednesday. As a result, Josh Smith will cover shortstop, which opens up the hot corner for Ezequiel Duran. Before the injury, Seager was […]

Jeff Hoffman - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jose Alvarado is the closer in Philadelphia, but Jeff Hoffman has performed well in that role this season as well, in addition to his role as setup man. Aside from Alvarado's first outing of the season in which he allowed five earned runs, […]

Rays Reinstate Colin Poche From Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated left-hander Colin Poche (back) from the 15-day injured list on Saturday and placed left-hander Richard Lovelady (forearm) on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm flexor strain in a corresponding move. Mid-back tightness put Poche on the injured list way back on April 26, but the 30-year-old veteran southpaw […]

DraftKings MMA, UFC DFS Lineup Picks - UFC Louisville: Cannonier vs. Imavov

Whether a UFC event is considered boring or exciting is subjective and depends on various factors. Some events may be more action-packed with memorable moments and finishes, while others may have more decisions or less competitive fights. UFC 302 was one of those events, as the fans thought it was uneventful, except for the epic […]

Luis Robert Jr. Getting A Day Off

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. will take the day off on Saturday against the visiting Boston Red Sox. With Robert on the bench for this game, Oscar Colas will cover center field and bat sixth, while Zach DeLoach draws into the lineup in right field and will man the two-hole against Red Sox […]

Cody Bradford Could Start Long-Tossing Soon

Texas Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford (back, rib) said on Wednesday that he has started throwing from around 120 feet and emphasized that he feels like he's recovering much better than he was before his most recent shutdown. He should begin long-tossing soon. Bradford initially landed on the injured list with a lower-back strain after he […]

Tyler Mahle Feeling Good

Texas Rangers right-hander Tyler Mahle (elbow) faced hitters for the first time on Wednesday since having Tommy John surgery last May and said he's feeling good. "I felt good out there," he said. "It was a little wild. It's just like I'm trying to throw harder to get everything sped back up," Mahle said. It […]

Corey Seager Not Expected To Go On Injured List

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said he doesn't expect an injured-list stint for shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring), but he might need a couple of days to get back on the field. Seager pulled up short of first base after an RBI single in the second inning of the Rangers' series finale against the Detroit Tigers […]

Kodai Senga Won't Return Before All-Star Break

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (shoulder, triceps) will not return in the first half of the season, manager Carlos Mendoza said on Saturday. It had seemed like a foregone conclusion for a while, and now it's official. The Mets are hopeful that Senga can return to throwing bullpen sessions next week. It's been a […]

Starling Marte Returns Against Phillies

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (knee) is starting in right field and is batting fifth for the Mets on Saturday in London against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Ranger Suarez. Marte was scratched from the team's lineup on Wednesday, but the 35-year-old appears ready to go now and will return to a tough […]

Ranger Suarez Officially Starting In London Against Mets

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (thumb) is officially starting Saturday's contest in London against the division-rival New York Mets. Suarez had to be moved from his last start last Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals after he was hit by a line drive on his left thumb. However, the 28-year-old southpaw avoided a serious injury, […]

Free UFL Betting Picks - Best Bets, Odds, Predictions for the Conference Championships

The 2024 UFL Conference Championships are upon us, and we have had a lot of time to consider these matchups. I mean, they've practically been set for a month. Last week was a really hard one to call, but I still ended up going 6-5-1 including some plus-money wins, so it actually went far better […]

Joey Loperfido - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  With Kyle Tucker hitting the IL, the Astros have recalled outfield prospect Joey Loperfido. If you recall, when the Astros called him up earlier this season, Loperfido was leading the minors with 13 home runs. The 25-year-old had a solid 14-game debut […]