Adolis Garcia Hits Eleventh Home Run

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia launched his eleventh home run of the season in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Angels. Angels starter Patrick Sandoval had held Garcia and the Rangers in check until the sixth inning when the 31-year-old took the southpaw deep to knot the score at 1-1. It was the 2x All-Star's third […]

Drew Thorpe - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in AL-Only Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Chicago White Sox starting pitching prospect Drew Thorpe has been off to a great start to the season at Double-A and is worth stashing in AL-only leagues. Across 36 ⅓ innings with Double-A Birmingham, the 23-year-old has an excellent 1.73 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and 33:11 K:BB […]

Will Kyle Busch’s Recent Struggles On Short Tracks Continue This Weekend At North Wilkesboro?

Kyle Busch will start 14th in Sunday's All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Entering All-Star weekend, Busch has three top-10 finishes over the last five races, which shows that there is some momentum trending his way. However, despite some recent success, don't look for that trend to continue this weekend, as the 39-year-old has struggled […]

Jo Adell Hits Eighth Home Run Saturday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell hit his eighth home run of the season in Saturday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Rangers. The homer was a solo shot and Adell's only hit in the contest, although he also walked twice and stole a base. The 25-year-old has hit safely in eight of his last 10 […]

Kris Bryant Expected To Return On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies first baseman Kris Bryant (back) will remain with Triple-A Albuquerque on a rehab assignment through Sunday. He will make his fifth appearance in Triple-A on Sunday and is expected to join the Rockies for their three-game series against the Oakland A's, starting on Tuesday. The 31-year-old has been sidelined for over a month […]

Justyn-Henry Malloy - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in AL-only Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Detroit Tigers infield/outfield prospect Justyn-Henry Malloy is continuing to succeed at Triple-A and is making a case to be promoted to the major league roster. The 24-year-old has posted a solid .272/.425/.456 slash line through 33 games this season with three home runs, two stolen bases, […]

Yennier Cano Tagged With Loss

Baltimore Orioles reliever Yennier Cano took the loss in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Mariners. The 30-year-old entered the game in the eighth with the game tied at 2-2 but allowed a leadoff single and then a double that plated one run, then was lifted from the game after recording the first out. Cionel Perez […]

Victor Scott II - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in NL-Only Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Victor Scott II made his major league debut earlier this season but was sent back down to Triple-A after playing in just 20 games. In that time frame, he posted a disappointing .085/.138/.136 line with two stolen bases. Scott has not […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: Audric Estimé

We've heard the phrase running backs don't matter before. That's evident in the real-life NFL Draft, with only 12 running backs going in the first round since 2014. That list includes Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Josh Jacobs, Melvin Gordon, Todd Gurley, Saquon Barkley, Sony Michel, Leonard Fournette, Christian McCaffrey, Ezekiel Elliott, Najee Harris, Bijan Robinson, and Jahmyr […]

Yandy Diaz On Base Five Times Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz was 3-for-3 with two walks and a run scored in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jays. Since May 3, the 32-year-old is 23-for-60 (.365) with four doubles, two home runs, 12 RBI, 10 runs scored, and a 7:8 BB:K, seeing his season average go from .211 to […]

Owen Caissie - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in NL-Only Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie has performed very well in his first taste of Triple-A ball and is nearing his major league debut. Through 41 games with Triple-A Iowa this season, Caisse has posted a .289/.426/.437 with three home runs, four stolen bases, and a […]

Nolan Jones Set To Return On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones (back) is expected to be recalled from his rehab assignment after Sunday's game with Triple-A Albuquerque. Jones will make his fourth appearance with Triple-A on Sunday and rejoin the Rockies ahead of Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The 26-year-old has been sidelined since late April with a lower back […]

Jorge Soler Collects Three Hits Saturday

San Francisco Giants designated hitter Jorge Soler went 3-for-5 in Saturday's 14-4 win over the Rockies, including a pair of doubles. The slugger also drove in two runs and scored once. It's worth noting that Soler was penciled into the leadoff spot in both games since coming off the IL, and has gone 4-for-9 (.444) […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 9 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 9 (May 20 - May 26 ). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 50% of Yahoo! leagues. These are SP options to consider that might be good additions to your fantasy roster, especially for […]

Men's College Basketball: Ranking The Top-10 Coaching Hires For The 2024-25 Season

While the 2023-24 college basketball offseason officially ended a little over a month ago, the offseason drama doesn't rest for anyone. The Rothstein-ism "We sleep in May" may apply to the fans and players participating in the sport, but it certainly does not apply to countless athletic directors across the country who have had to […]

Shane Baz - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Standard Leagues (26% rostered) CALL-UP ETA: Early June ANALYSIS: Everyone is anxious to see Shane Baz back on the mound in the major leagues. The right-hander was dazzling in three MLB starts in 2021 and flashed some nice strikeout upside in 2022 despite giving up some long balls and compiling a 5.00 […]

Connor Norby - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in AL-Only Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Connor Norby has been performing very well this season at Triple-A and is approaching in major league debut. In 37 games with Triple-A Norfolk, Norby has posted a .290/.371/.516 slash line with eight home runs.  The 23-year-old spent all of last season […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Buys and Sells - Post NFL Draft Edition

When it comes to dynasty fantasy football leagues, one of the most intriguing aspects is the fluctuations in player value in the aftermath of the NFL Draft. Players once thought of as placeholders quickly rise draft boards, while stars who seemed secure become losers in an instant. Dynasty rankings were turned upside down following the […]

Cade Povich - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues (3% rostered) CALL-UP ETA: Late June - Early July ANALYSIS: Cade Povich has certainly made a strong case that he's ready for the next challenge of his baseball career - facing major league hitters at the next level. The tall, lanky, 24-year-old lefty has been dominant at Triple-A Norfolk so […]

Brooks Lee - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Keeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July/August ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins prospect shortstop Brooks Lee (back) is recovering from a herniated disc and is expected to miss at least the next month. The No. 2 prospect in the Minnesota system has been sidelined since spring training and has seemed like a safe bet to make […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/19/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The early part of the MLB season has been good to me, so I'm looking to build off that momentum and hit the ground running as we progress into the 2024 campaign. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's slate! We have […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers - Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 9 (May 20- May 26)

Every Sunday, we have to take stock of our fantasy teams and decide which needs we should address. Well, you should be doing that at least once a week if you play in a league with weekly rosters; if you have daily roster edits, then I suggest reviewing your team at least once or twice […]

Colson Montgomery - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Chicago White Sox top infield prospect Colson Montgomery has been getting hot at the plate through May and is nearing his major league debut. Through the first 13 games of the month, Montgomery is riding a .267/.393/.556 slash line with three long balls and an excellent 10:10 […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/19/24) - Today's Top Lineups

We're all set for two Game 7 showdowns on Sunday, which should equate to especially heavy minutes for all four teams' first units. That gives us plenty of security as DFS players, but it also narrows an already compact player pool even a bit further. Nevertheless, we have plenty of options to consider at each […]

Round 4 PGA DFS Showdown Slate Picks - 2024 PGA Championship

After the whirlwind of emotions that Friday's events brought to Valhalla Golf Club, the exciting day we were treated to on Saturday did everything it could to restore focus on the year's second major. The final day will begin with a jam-packed leaderboard that features Colin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele tied at the top with […]

Projecting All 32 Starting Running Backs In Week 1 - 2024 NFL Outlook

The running back position has been devalued over the last few seasons. Some of the best players in the position experienced getting franchise tag offers or lack of contract extension agreements even after a fantastic season. But regardless of where their market is going, these athletes from the backfield are an integral part of an […]

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Likely Not A Factor In All-Star Race

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will begin the Sunday night NASCAR All-Star Race from the 16th position. The JTG Daugherty Racing driver has had a disastrous time on short tracks this season (33rd at Bristol and Richmond, 29th at Martinsville). Worse, the No. 47 Chevy has two Top 10 results but both are on superspeedway style tracks. […]

Patrick Mahomes vs. Lamar Jackson - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?

2023 marked the second time since 2017 that no offense averaged more than 29 points per game in the NFL. Scoring was down again for a second consecutive season league-wide, and no offense was safe from the regression -- not even Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Widely considered a consensus top-three fantasy quarterback […]

Michael McDowell Could Slide Back At North Wilkesboro

Michael McDowell will begin ninth on Sunday night at the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Front Row Motorsports driver was 25th in the practice session and saw something subtle speed changes. The No. 34 Ford turned in an overall lap that was slower than his 30-lap interval (18.93 seconds). McDowell on short tracks has not been […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

Welcome back RotoBallers to another weekly edition of Injured Players to Stash fantasy baseball series as we look towards Week 9. This week's article highlights five injured players worth stashing in your leagues for Week 9. If you're new to the series, be sure to check out previous articles for even more options. This first quarter […]