Spencer Arrighetti Expecting To Make His Next Start

Houston Astros rookie right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (calf) said that he is expecting to make his next scheduled start on Monday in San Francisco against the Giants. Arrighetti was removed from his last start early on Tuesday after three innings against the St. Louis Cardinals due to a left-calf contusion when he was hit by a […]

Samuel Zavala Struggling At High-A

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Samuel Zavala has been off to a slow start at High-A this season. Zavala got a taste of High-A ball last summer and logged 14 games with a poor 0.78 AVG. Unfortunately, those struggles have carried into this season, as he is currently riding a .187/.300/.345 line with five long […]

Joe Musgrove Dealing With Bone Spur And Bone Bruise

An MRI exam on San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove's right elbow showed a bone spur and a bone bruise. He received a platelet-rich plasma injection and a cortisone injection that he hopes will help him resume throwing in around two weeks. Arthroscopic surgery is possible if not enough healing takes play, "but we're not […]

Ryan Cermak Sharp Since Returning From Injury

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Ryan Cermak was recently activated from the 60-day injured list on May 23 after suffering from an undisclosed injury and has already been performing quite well through his first opportunities in the 2024 season. Cermak logged seven games with the Rookie League before moving up to High-A and has logged […]

Mike Clevinger To Throw Live Batting Practice Friday

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said on Thursday that right-hander Mike Clevinger (elbow) will throw live batting practice on Friday and will eventually require a minor-league rehab start or two before the White Sox consider reinstating him from the 15-day injured list. Clevinger re-signed with the White Sox late and didn't make his first […]

Joe Mack Enjoying Power Surge

Miami Marlins catching prospect Joe Mack has enjoyed a power surge over the past week. In his past seven games, he has launched three long balls and seven total hits with a .655 SLG. Mack opened the season with High-A but logged only 13 games before moving up to make his Double-A debut. In his […]

Yoan Moncada Could Return After All-Star Break

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said on Thursday that third baseman Yoan Moncada (thigh) is on a slow-paced rehab plan, but a return after the All-Star break in mid-July is still possible. The switch-hitting Moncada resumed baseball activities in mid-May and was swinging from both sides of the plate. Much like the rehabbing Eloy […]

Kristaps Porzingis Won't Have A Minutes Restriction

According to Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) won't have a minutes restriction on Thursday night against the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran has been sidelined for well over a month because of a Soleus strain. With that said, Porzingis could still see less work than usual, meaning Al Horford remains a […]

Buddy Hield Expected To Draw Interest In Free Agency

According to Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports, impending free agent guard/forward Buddy Hield is expected to draw "strong interest" from teams this offseason, with the Bucks, Magic, Suns, and Timberwolves the favorites to acquire his talents. After inking a four-year, $94 million contract with the Kings in 2020-21, Hield was dealt to Indiana before eventually […]

Denzer Guzman On Impressive Run At Double-A

Los Angeles Angels shortstop prospect Denzer Guzman has been on an impressive run at Double-A in the past two weeks. In his past 13 games, the 20-year-old is riding a .327/.389/.551 line with three long balls, 10 RBI, and one stolen base. Before this run, he was holding a poor .133 AVG in the previous […]

Olivier-Maxence Prosper Cleared For Game 1

Dallas Mavericks forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle) is good to go for Game 1 of the NBA Finals versus the Boston Celtics. The rookie has been sidelined for most of the postseason because of a sprained left ankle. However, with Daniel Gafford, P.J. Washington, Maxi Kleber, and Dereck Lively II available, Prosper isn't anticipated to do […]

Luka Doncic Available On Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (knee, ankle) will play in Thursday's meeting with the Boston Celtics. He was listed as probable heading into Game 1 of the NBA Finals. However, there wasn't much concern regarding his availability, considering he's battled lingering knee and ankle soreness for weeks. The 25-year-old wasn't himself during the Conference Semifinals. […]

Carlos Rodriguez Tallies Seven Punchouts Across Five Frames

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitching prospect Carlos Rodriguez tossed 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball on Wednesday and allowed just one hit, two walks, and struck out seven. This was a nice bounce-back performance for the right-hander, as he held a 3.86 ERA and 1.13 WHIP over his previous three starts. This is the 22-year-old's first […]

Eloy Jimenez Should Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said that outfielder/designated hitter Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) is expected to go on a minor-league rehab assignment next week. Jimenez is almost ready to start playing in games down on the farm after he was put on the injured list back on May 22 with a left-hamstring strain. Given the […]

Gregory Santos Throws Off Mound Again

Seattle Mariners right-handed reliever Gregory Santos (lat) threw from the mound again on Thursday before the team's series-finale victory over the division-rival Oakland Athletics. Santos was up to 95 mph in his last bullpen session on Tuesday, but there remains no timetable for his return. A right-lat strain has kept the hard-throwing 24-year-old reliever out […]

Andres Munoz Plays Catch Thursday

Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz (back) played catch under the watch of a trainer before the team's win on Thursday against the Oakland Athletics. Munoz has been dealing with a back injury of late and was pulled from his save opportunity on Tuesday in Oakland after a collision at home plate with the runner on […]

Willson Contreras Works Out On The Field Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (forearm), who has been out since May 7 with a fractured left forearm, was on the field at Busch Stadium on Thursday doing some throwing, catching and sprinting. Contreras even threw a ball from foul territory to the center field berm to show off his arm strength. The 32-year-old […]

In-Tournament PGA Model - Round 2 Picks For the Memorial Tournament (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament -- all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Undergoes Successful Surgery

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair the torn ACL in his left knee. Everything reportedly went well with the procedure. Acuna will stay in Los Angeles for at least a month as he begins his rehabilitation process. It marks the second time the former MVP has gone under […]

Bryan Woo Twirls Six Shutout Innings On Thursday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo continued his strong start to 2024 by tossing six scoreless innings during Thursday's 3-0 win over the Oakland Athletics. He allowed two hits and no walks while striking out six batters. The 24-year-old has produced four straight quality starts and has only given up four runs all season. He […]

Manny Machado Not In Thursday's Lineup

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (hip) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The veteran slugger injured himself while trying to beat out a throw to first base in Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Padres manager Mike Shildt said the next few days and testing […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Cleared To Resume Baseball Activities

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand (wrist) has been cleared to resume baseball activities. The 24-year-old has not played since May 7 due to a fracture in his right hand. The former top prospect will need multiple weeks to get back into the swing of things, but there is a chance he returns before the […]

2024 NFL Trade Rumors - Courtland Sutton Trade Scenarios This Offseason

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton is seeking a new deal before the 2024-2025 season. Despite having two years left on his current four-year, $60.8 million deal that he signed in 2021, Sutton wants a new contract. However, it appears the Broncos aren't willing to give him a new deal. As a result, Sutton's name […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Snags Two Steals Against Guardians

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. continued to be a terror on the basepaths during Thursday's 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians. Witt went 1-for-4 at the plate with a walk and two more stolen bases. The electrifying 23-year-old is now up to 19 steals on the season to go along with a robust […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Launches Three-Run Homer Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was 2-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk during Thursday's 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Guerrero continues to hit the ball hard as both hits carried an exit velocity over 103 MPH. The talented 25-year-old endured a cold start to the season, but he […]

Adley Rutschman Blasts Two Homers Against Blue Jays

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman was 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI during Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. The slugging backstop hit a solo shot in the sixth inning and followed that up with a two-run blast in the eighth. Rutschman is off to a blistering start in June with […]

Jarred Kelenic Missing From Thursday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic (wrist) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals. Kelenic jammed his right wrist on Wednesday night as he attempted to make a diving catch. The 24-year-old received X-rays after the game and they thankfully came back negative, which means Kelenic should be back in […]

UFL DFS Value Plays: Conference Championships Bargain Bin for DraftKings Including Danny Etling, C.J. Marable, Siaosi Mariner, More

Welcome to the Conference Championships edition of RotoBaller's UFL DFS Bargain Bin, where the goal is to touch on some potentially mispriced players in DraftKings' Conference Championships UFL contests. Each week during the UFL 2024 season and postseason, I’ll give you my thoughts on where there may be some value spots to exploit for DraftKings' […]

Clayton Kershaw To Throw Simulated Game Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) is scheduled to throw two innings in a simulated game at Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Friday. Kershaw is getting extremely close to beginning an official minor-league rehab assignment after tossing an inning of live batting practice last Saturday. The 36-year-old future Hall of Famer is apparently "way ahead […]

Bobby Miller To Make Another Rehab Appearance Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Bobby Miller (shoulder) is scheduled to make another minor-league rehab start on Friday for Triple-A Oklahoma City. Miller experienced a drop in velocity in his last rehab outing last Saturday with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga, when he allowed four runs on five hits while walking one in 3 1/3 innings. The good […]