JJ Bleday Goes 3-For-4 With Homer, Walk, Three RBI

Oakland Athletics outfielder JJ Bleday had three hits, including a homer and three RBI, as the Athletics went on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays by a score of 8-4 on Sunday. Bleday has had a fairly productive season and has been extraordinarily hot of late. In his last 15 games, he is slashing .304/.385/.500 […]

Jazz Still Seeking Multiple Picks For Walker Kessler

According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Utah Jazz are seeking two first-round picks for center Walker Kessler. The 23-year-old averaged 9.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks as a rookie. He also shot 72.0% from the field. However, outside of Kessler's statistical contributions as a shot-blocker, his production regressed while being limited to […]

Courtland Sutton Leads Broncos In Receiving In Preseason Opener

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton led the team with 35 receiving yards on two catches (three targets) in the team's 34-30 win over the hosting Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday in the preseason opener. Sutton had a catch apiece from quarterback Jarrett Stidham and rookie first-rounder Bo Nix. Coming off a […]

Javonte Williams Sees Five Touches In Win Over Colts

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams made the start in Sunday's preseason opener at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday against the hosting Indianapolis Colts and finished with four carries for only 15 yards while catching one of his two targets for a five-yard gain. Despite reports earlier this summer that Williams was potentially battling for […]

Zach Wilson Works As Clear QB3 In Preseason Opener

Denver Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson, as expected, worked as the clear QB3 in Sunday's preseason opener at Lucas Oil Stadium against the hosting Indianapolis Colts in the team's preseason opener behind Jarrett Stidham and rookie first-rounder Bo Nix. Wilson mostly worked with the third-team offense on Sunday and finished by going 10-for-13 passing for 117 […]

Bo Nix Makes A Statement In NFL Debut

In relief of Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham on Sunday in the team's preseason opener at Lucas Oil Stadium against the hosting Indianapolis Colts, rookie first-round quarterback Bo Nix saw extensive action and made a statement in the QB competition. The 12th overall pick out of Oregon went 15-for-21 passing for 125 yards and a […]

Wenceel Perez Could Miss Remainder Of Season

Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Pérez (oblique) might be sidelined for the rest of his rookie season after sustaining a left-oblique strain during Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Although the Tigers haven't officially ruled him out, manager A.J. Hinch was non-committal about Pérez returning before the season finale on Sept. 29. Pérez, a switch-hitter, […]

Jarrett Stidham Sees Limited Action In Preseason Opener

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham played in only two offensive series in Sunday's preseason opener at Lucas Oil Stadium against the hosting Indianapolis Colts and went 4-for-7 for 37 yards and one interception. The interception wasn't his fault, as running back Samaje Perine bobbled a catchable pass that led to the turnover. It was a […]

Riley Greene To Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene (hamstring), who has been sidelined with a right-hamstring strain, is set to run the bases on Sunday in San Francisco. This marks the last step before he can start a minor-league rehab stint with Triple-A Toledo. It appears the 23-year-old is on track to be the designated hitter for the […]

Corbin Carroll Not In Starting Lineup On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is sitting out on Sunday evening as the Diamondbacks get set to face the Philadelphia Phillies. The 2023 All-Star and National League Rookie of the Year has had an underwhelming sophomore season, slashing .217/.308/.374 with 10 home runs and 44 RBI in 114 games (423 at-bats). This decision is not […]

Should I Stash Jasson Dominguez In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 21)

Attention, earthlings! The Martian invasion of Major League Baseball is still on hold, and Jasson Dominguez’s long-awaited call-up has hit a few speed bumps. While the Yankees have been waiting for their prized prospect to make the leap, a crowded outfield and a string of solid veteran performances have created a logjam that even aliens […]

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Is A Favorable Value Play For Richmond

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will start 33rd in this week's Cup Series race, the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. This is the lowest starting position ever for Stenhouse in his Cup career at Richmond and is the ninth time this year he will start 30th or worse. In 22 starts at Richmond in the Cup […]

Should Zane Smith Be Rostered At Richmond?

Cup Series rookie Zane Smith will start this week's Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway from the 20th position. This will be Smith's second top-20 starting position in three races, as he also started ninth at Pocono two races ago. In his only Cup start at Richmond, which came earlier in the season, he started […]

Titans Safety Jamal Adams Expected Back At Practice This Week

Tennessee Titans safety Jamal Adams is expected to return to practice for joint sessions against Seattle this week. Adams, who previously dealt with a knee injury in Seattle, has been sidelined with soreness, though it's unclear if it's related to his past issue. The Seahawks released him in May after he played just 10 regular-season […]

Tyler Reddick Is An Easy Recommendation For Richmond Lineups

Tyler Reddick obtained a starting position of 10th after qualifying for the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. This marks the third time in his Cup Series career that Reddick will start in the Top 10 at Richmond. In eight races at RR, Reddick has one top-10 finish, which he collected earlier in the year […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Players Ready To Shine: Shay Whitcomb, Kyle Manzardo, Adrian Del Castillo

It’s never too late to stash impact prospects in fantasy baseball leagues. Now is the time when fantasy managers can start to see the benefits of getting ahead of the game and adding prospects who can make a difference down the stretch.  We’ve seen recent call-ups beginning to make an impact, with Jackson Holliday being […]

Kyle Larson Is One Of The Best DFS Plays Of The Week For Richmond

Kyle Larson will start the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway this week from the 15th position, his lowest starting position at the site since 2022. In 19 Cup races at Richmond, Larson has two wins, nine top-10 finishes, and led in three of the last four Cup events there. After completing 21 races so […]

River Ryan Done For The Season

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie starting pitcher River Ryan (forearm, elbow) is officially done for the season, according to Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts. Ryan was lifted from his start on Saturday evening due to forearm tightness and was scheduled to hit the 15-day injured list on Sunday. However, the top prospect will now be sidelined for […]

Colts Rule Out Trey Sermon Due To Hamstring Injury

The Indianapolis Colts have ruled out running back Trey Sermon (hamstring) due to a hamstring injury sustained during Sunday's preseason game against the Broncos. Sermon, who saw his first action in the game's third series while Jonathan Taylor played the first two, recorded one reception for 12 yards but had no carries. The injury likely […]

Fantasy Managers Should Consider Fading Corey LaJoie At Richmond

Spire Motorsports driver Corey LaJoie will start 24th in this week's Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. This is LaJoie's lowest starting position at Richmond since 2022, when the Next-Gen car was introduced. In 13 previous races at RR, LaJoie has no top-20 finishes, with his best finish being 21st, which was obtained in spring […]

James Paxton Dealing With Right-Calf Strain

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton (calf) is dealing with a right-calf strain, according to Rob Bradford of Audacy Sports. The southpaw left Sunday's game in the first inning after suffering the injury. He was seen limping off the field and needed assistance on the dugout stairs. While the 35-year-old does not have a […]

Giants' Drew Lock To Miss Practice And Preseason Game Due To Hip Injury

Due to a sore hip, New York Giants backup quarterback Drew Lock will miss practice this week. Lock was injured late in the first quarter after being hit and going to the ground. Although he remained in for one more play, he eventually had to leave the field in pain. Head coach Brian Daboll has […]

Elias Diaz Getting Sunday Off

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz is getting the day off on Sunday afternoon as the Rockies look to clinch a series victory over the Atlanta Braves. The 33-year-old backstop started the first two games of the series and went 2-for-8 with a double and an RBI. As a result, veteran Jacob Stallings will start behind […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 21 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to the Week 21 edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 12 - August 18, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN or Yahoo. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because […]

Scott McGough Optioned To Triple-A

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Scott McGough was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Merrill Kelly (shoulder), who was activated off the 60-day injured list on Sunday. McGough has operated as both a starter and a reliever this season in the desert. Across 29 innings of work in the big leagues, the 34-year-old posted a 6.83 […]

Carson Hocevar Is Worth Rostering For Richmond DFS Lineups

For the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, Carson Hocevar will start in the 19th position, which is an improvement over his starting position during the spring race (25th). In his only previous Cup start at Richmond earlier in the year, Hocevar finished one lap down in the 27th position. In four starts at the […]

Braelon Allen Impresses Robert Saleh In Preseason Debut

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh expressed his enthusiasm for the running back room, noting its significant improvement since his first year with the team. He described rookie Braelon Allen as a "very heavy runner," mentioning that it's "painful" for other players to try to tackle him. Allen, starting in place of the sidelined […]

Jarred Kelenic Sitting Against Southpaw

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic will take a seat in Sunday's series finale as the Braves will play the rubber match of a three-game set against the Rockies. Kelenic has been held out of the starting lineup against southpaws over the past month, and this trend will continue on Sunday. In addition, the former top […]

Is Noah Gragson Worth Rostering For Richmond Lineups This Week?

Stewart-Haas Racing driver Noah Gragson collected a starting position of 16th for this week's Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway after qualifying. This is the second-highest starting position of Gragson's Cup career at Richmond but is the highest of the year since Nashville four races ago. In four previous races at RR, Gragson's best finish […]

Dakota Hudson Hits The 15-Day Injured List

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Dakota Hudson (elbow) is being placed on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation. Hudson got the start on Saturday as he faced the Atlanta Braves but got hit quite hard as he served up five earned runs in just two 2/3 innings of work. In a corresponding move, the Rockies […]