Anthony Richardson Dealing With Shoulder Soreness

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen told reporters on Thursday that second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder) is dealing with some soreness in his surgically-repaired right shoulder. Steichen inferred that it wasn't a big deal, though, saying that Richardson could play in a game if needed. The 22-year-old made it through only four games in his […]

Graham Ashcraft Sent To Minors

The Cincinnati Reds optioned right-hander Graham Ashcraft to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday and activated right-hander Emilio Pagan (triceps) from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Ashcraft will go down to the farm to work on some things before potentially rejoining Cincy's starting rotation later this year. The 26-year-old gets sent down after giving […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: Ja'Lynn Polk

The 2024 NFL Draft was widely regarded as one of the deepest wide-receiver classes in recent memory. Of course, the class has its potential superstars (Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, and Rome Odunze), but drafting a player like Ja'Lynn Polk in the second round shows just how deep it really was. Polk was selected in the second round of […]

Three Quarterbacks Who Will Make Their First Pro Bowl in 2024 - Early NFL Predictions

The Pro Bowl is the only time throughout the season that NFL fans get to see all the best players in the game on the field together. While many players -- including quarterbacks -- eventually opt out of playing in it after a long season, some notable players still take part in the Pro Bowl […]

Three Fantasy Football Quarterbacks With Underrated Rushing Upside - 2024 Fantasy Football Sleepers

With fantasy football season fast approaching and drafts happening earlier than ever, it's always a good idea to check for potential sleepers based on hidden value. Everyone knows players like Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, and Jalen Hurts are fantasy cheat codes thanks to their rushing production stacked on top of passing numbers. However, some midrange […]

Shea Langeliers Given A Day Off

Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers is resting on Thursday for the matinee affair against the visiting division-rival Seattle Mariners. With Langeliers on the bench, Kyle McCann will do the catching for left-hander JP Sears and will bat sixth against Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo. Langeliers has started only three of the team's last six games as […]

Lucas Gilbreath "Progressing"

Colorado Rockies left-hander Lucas Gilbreath (elbow, shoulder) did some throwing at Coors Field on Monday after a weekend of prescribed rest and recovery, and manager Bud Black characterized Gilbreath as "progressing." The 28-year-old is recovering from Tommy John surgery on his left elbow and should discomfort and is still a ways from a return in […]

Kyle Freeland May Need Another Bullpen Session

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that left-hander Kyle Freeland (elbow), who had a simulated game on Tuesday at Coors Field in which he used his full pitch mix for two innings (roughly 40 pitches), might have another bullpen session at the team's Scottsdale, Ariz., complex before pitching in game conditions in Arizona. The 31-year-old […]

Nassourdine Imavov A Favorite At UFC Louisville

This Saturday, Nassourdine Imavov (13-4) is seeking his second straight win when he faces Jared Cannonier in the main event on UFC Louisville. Imavov is coming off a majority decision win over Roman Dolidze in February. He has just one loss in his past six fights dating back to July 2021. DraftKings sees Imamov as […]

Zac Veen On Injured List In Minors

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen (back) was off to a solid start for Double-A Hartford this year before leaving a May 18 game with back soreness. Veen was hoping the injury was only temporary, but he's now on the seven-day minor-league injured list and is at the team's complex in Scottsdale, Ariz. He has […]

Jake Bird Making Progress

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that right-hander Jake Bird's (elbow) bullpen session on Tuesday in Scottsdale, Ariz., went well and that he's making progress from right-elbow inflammation that landed him on the 15-day injured list. While on the IL, both Bird and reliever Justin Lawrence (shoulder) have been making mechanical tweaks. Hopefully the mechanical […]

Jared Cannonier Returns To Action In Main Event

In the main card of UFC Louisville, Jared Cannonier (17-6) and Nassourdine Imamov are set for a five-round bout. Cannonier is looking to build on his recent successes, having emerged victorious in four of his last five fights. He's beaten Marvin Vettori and Sean Strickland during that stretch, with his only loss in those five […]

Justin Lawrence Tweaking His Mechanics

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that right-handed reliever Justin Lawrence (shoulder) will accompany the team on its road trip to St. Louis and Minnesota, starting on Thursday, and will begin throwing bullpen sessions during the road trip. While on the injured list with a right-shoulder strain, Lawrence has been tweaking his mechanics. Barring a […]

Nolan Jones Continues Rehab Assignment

Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones (back, knee) went 1-for-5 as the designated hitter and stole a base on Tuesday for Triple-A Albuquerque, and manager Bud Black said Jones was scheduled to play the field on Wednesday. The current injury is to his left knee, which he suffered last month during his previous minor-league rehab assignment […]

Michael Toglia Likely To Rejoin Rockies

With Colorado Rockies veteran Kris Bryant (rib cage) likely headed to the 10-day injured list on Thursday with rib-cage soreness, first baseman/outfielder Michael Toglia will likely be called up from Triple-A Albuquerque to take his spot on the active roster. Toglia made the Opening Day roster for the first time in his career this year […]

Brunno Ferreira Set To Face Dustin Stoltzfus At UFC Louisville

Brunno Ferreira (11-1) and Dustin Stoltzfus are set for a middleweight clash on the main card of UFC Louisville on Saturday. In his last bout, Ferreira rebounded after his first career defeat by knocking out Phil Hawes before the end of the first round. All three of his UFC outings have ended by first-round knockout, […]

Geraldo Perdomo Plays Shortstop On Rehab Assignment

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (knee) played seven innings at shortstop with Triple-A Reno on Wednesday on his minor-league rehab assignment and went 1-for-3 at the plate with an RBI. Perdomo began his rehab assignment over the weekend in the Arizona Complex League, but now he's facing top-level minor-league competition and is getting closer to […]

Julian Aguiar Posts Another Strong Outing

Cincinnati Reds starting pitching prospect Julian Aguiar posted another strong performance on Wednesday, where he tossed six innings of one-run ball with four hits, one walk, and five strikeouts. Aguiar has been on a nice run over his past his past six starts. Through this stretch, the right-hander has logged 35 innings with a 2.06 […]

Francisco Alvarez Getting Close To A Return

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (thumb) is due to return from the injured list next Tuesday. Alvarez, who will be wearing a splint to protect his fractured left thumb when he returns, will catch nine innings with Triple-A Syracuse on Friday and Saturday and will then serve as the designated hitter on Sunday. After […]

Dustin Stoltzfus An Underdog At UFC Louisville

Dustin Stoltzfus (15-5) is set to take on Brunno Ferreira on the main card of UFC Louisville on Saturday. In his last fight, Stoltzfus got back in the win column by defeating Punahele Soriano via second-round rear naked choke. Four out of his six UFC fights have ended by stoppage. DraftKings sees Stoltzfus as the […]

David Fry Out Again Thursday

Cleveland Guardians catcher/outfielder David Fry is absent from the starting lineup again on Thursday against the visiting Kansas City Royals after the contest between the two division rivals was postponed on Wednesday due to inclement weather in Cleveland. Bo Naylor will do the catching for right-hander Tanner Bibee and will hit eighth against Royals right-hander […]

Brennen Davis Snaps Five-Game Hitless Streak

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Brennen Davis snapped his five-game hitless streak on Wednesday with a two-hit performance and also launched his ninth home run of the season. After being limited by several injuries over the past few seasons, the former top prospect on the Northside is beginning to showcase his elite potential with a strong […]

Jorge Mateo Plays Catch Thursday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jorge Mateo (concussion) was seen playing catch at Rogers Centre in Toronto before the team's series finale against the Blue Jays on Thursday. Mateo was hit in the back of the helmet accidentally by teammate Cedric Mullins in the on-deck circle and was put on the seven-day concussion injured list on Monday. […]

Kyle Bradish's Next Start TBA

The Baltimore Orioles' starting rotation for the entire upcoming series against the Tampa Bay Rays that starts on Friday remains "TBA", according to manager Brandon Hyde. The skipper added that there aren't any health concerns for right-hander Kyle Bradish and that the team is just giving him some extra rest. Hyde wouldn't say whether Bradish […]

Jackson Ferris Tallies Season-High 10 Punchouts On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitching prospect Jackson Ferris tallied a season-high 10 strikeouts in Wednesday's victory. Ferris allowed just one earned run with four hits and two free passes. Through his first season at the High-A level, the 20-year-old holds a 4.94 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, and a 24:59 BB:K in 47 1/3 innings. However, in […]

Ryan O'Hearn Sitting Against A Southpaw

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn will head to the bench for Thursday's series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays with a lefty on the mound. Adley Rutschman will get a break from catching and will be the DH while batting second, with James McCann catching and batting eighth against Blue Jays left-hander Yusei […]

James Triantos Breaks Out Of Power Drought

Chicago Cubs infield prospect James Triantos broke out of his home-run drought on Wednesday, which has lasted since April 23. On Wednesday, Traintos tallied three hits, including a leadoff home run against top pitching prospect Drew Thorpe. Triantos has begun to break out of a cold streak at the plate that has lingered through most […]

Colton Cowser Starting Over Cedric Mullins Again

Baltimore Orioles rookie outfielder Colton Cowser is starting in center field over the slumping Cedric Mullins yet again on Thursday against the hosting Toronto Blue Jays. Cowser will bat ninth against Blue Jays left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. It's the fourth time in the last six games that Cowser has started over Mullins in center field. Meanwhile, […]

Fantasy NASCAR Victory Lane Review: Enjoy Illinois 300 Recap, Sonoma Tips

Every week following the most recent NASCAR Cup Series race and prior to the next event, we will review the previous week’s results for top takeaways, featuring the projections and predictions of the RotoBaller staff. Anchored by the 2023 Fantasy Sports Writers Association Racing Writer of the Year and well-regarded NASCAR DFS wizard Jordan McAbee, […]

Drew Thorpe Tosses Six Innings With Seven Strikeouts In Latest Gem

Chicago White Sox starting pitching prospect Drew Thorpe tossed six innings of one-run ball with three hits, one walk, and seven punchouts in his latest stellar outing of the season. Thorpe's one misstep came off a lead-off home run by James Triantos. In his last four starts the 23-year-old is riding a 0.76 ERA, 0.68 […]