White Sox Acquire Corey Julks From Astros

The Chicago White Sox acquired outfielder Corey Julks from the Houston Astros on Wednesday in exchange for right-hander Luis Rodriguez. The White Sox then optioned Julks to Triple-A Charlotte, recalled outfielder Dominic Fletcher from Charlotte and designated outfielder Rafael Ortega for assignment. While Julks will head to the minors, he's now in a better situation […]

DJ LeMahieu To Start Rehab Assignment Later This Week

The plan is for New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (foot) to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday or Friday with Double-A Somerset. LeMahieu will need a decent amount of games in the minors since he hasn't played in nearly two months. However, he did get some more live at-bats at the team's spring […]

Lane Thomas Does Some Running Wednesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas (knee) is doing some baserunning on Wednesday for the first time since suffering a Grade 2 sprain of his left MCL three weeks ago. Thomas isn't running at 100 percent yet, but it didn't look like he was at much less than full speed on Wednesday. It sounds as though […]

Ronel Blanco Won't Appeal His Suspension

Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco will not appeal his automatic 10-day suspension, according to general manager Dana Brown. Blanco will begin serving his suspension on Wednesday and will miss his next scheduled start after his glove was confiscated during his start on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics when umpires found a foreign substance on his […]

When Will Josh Jung Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Armed with immense raw power, Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung has been as advertised in his young big league career. After debuting with five homers in just 26 games in the 2022 season, Jung slugged 23 homers alongside a .782 OPS across an injury-shortened 122 games in his rookie, age-25 season in 2023. He […]

Joe Musgrove Could Return This Weekend

San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove (elbow) threw a light bullpen session on Monday, marking the first time he'd done so since he was placed on the 15-day injured list after his May 1 start due to right-elbow inflammation. Musgrove is scheduled for another bullpen on Wednesday, with manager Mike Shildt noting that if all […]

When Will Trevor Story Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Trevor Story was once one of the premier fantasy baseball shortstops one could hope for. After a massive debut in which he slugged 27 homers alongside eight stolen bases in just 97 games in the 2016 season, Story endured a sophomore slump the following season. However, Story would go on to pound out 72 home […]

RotoBaller PGA: One And Done Staff Picks - The PGA Championship

Here at RotoBaller, we are always searching for ways to give our readers the best fantasy sports content possible. With that goal in mind, we are very proud to announce the weekly PGA “One and Done” column will be back for the sixth season. For an in-depth breakdown of the top DraftKings and FanDuel plays, […]

Nick Lodolo Hopes To Miss Minimum Time

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (groin) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left-groin strain on Wednesday. Lodolo last pitched on Saturday in a loss to the San Francisco Giants, when he allowed four earned runs on five hits in six innings. He felt the injury following a side bullpen session before that […]

Brandon Pfaadt Records Nine Strikeouts

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt made easy work of the Cincinnati Reds during Wednesday's game. The 25-year-old recorded nine strikeouts, allowing two hits, and only one run in a no-decision. The only damage was a solo shot by Santiago Espinal in the fifth inning. Pfaadt will carry a 4.17 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 51/10 […]

Garrett Crochet Has Another Strong Outing

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet has looked sharp on the mound over his last few starts. On Wednesday, Crochet recorded six strikeouts over five scoreless innings during the win over the Washington Nationals. He held the Nats hitters to three hits and three walks during this game. Crochet has now posted four straight […]

Adley Rutschman Hits Walkoff Homer

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman came up clutch for his team during Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The switch-hitting smacked a two-run walkoff home run in the ninth to give the O's the win. This marked his second career walkoff blast and his third home run in his last four games. Rutschman continues […]

Eddie Rosario - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After spending the last few seasons in Atlanta, Eddie Rosario signed with the Washington Nationals in March. The 2021 NLCS MVP got off to a slow start (to put it mildly), going 6-for-70 (.086) with a .135 wOBA and a -19 wRC+ […]

Craig Porter Jr. Remains Out On Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Craig Porter Jr. (ankle) will remain on the shelf Wednesday versus Boston. He has been downgraded from doubtful to out. After featuring in 51 games during the regular season, Porter Jr. has not seen any action in the playoffs due to a sprained left ankle. With Donovan Mitchell (calf) and Caris […]

Bryan De La Cruz Blasts Homer In Win

Miami Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz has been one of the few bright spots for this team early in the season. On Wednesday, De La Cruz blasted a two-run home run off right-hander Casey Mize during the opening frame. The homer from De La Cruz was enough for the Marlins as they won the […]

Jarrett Allen Downgraded To Out

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (rib) will not make his comeback in Game 5 against the Celtics on Wednesday. The big guy has been downgraded from questionable to out. Allen will be absent for an eighth consecutive game. His injury has given Isaac Okoro an opportunity to run with the starters, but he's been very […]

Spencer Aguiar's Top One And Done Picks To Consider - The PGA Championship (Premium Content)

Here at RotoBaller, we are constantly searching for ways to give our readers the best fantasy sports content possible. With that goal in mind, I am proud to announce my weekly PGA "One and Done" column, where I will look through some of my favorite potential targets on the board. As has always been the […]

Caris LeVert Ruled Out For Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Caris LeVert (knee) will not play against Boston on Wednesday. The team has downgraded him from questionable to out ahead of tip-off. LeVert was Donovan Mitchell's (calf) replacement in the starting lineup in Game 5. Dean Wade, who averaged 6.3 points and 4.7 rebounds in 32 stars during the regular season, will […]

Donovan Mitchell Officially Out For Game 5

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (calf) has been officially ruled out for Wednesday's clash with the Celtics. The Cleveland star misses a second consecutive game, and the team finds itself in a very tough situation on Wednesday, with Caris LeVert (knee) also joining Jarrett Allen on the sidelines. Dean Wade will move to the starting […]

Trevor Rogers Tosses Five Scoreless Innings

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Rogers posted a solid outing during Wednesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. The southpaw threw five shutout innings, allowing three hits, and a pair of walks in the win. Rogers has struggled throughout most of the season, but hopefully this performance will help him get back on track. He recorded […]

William Contreras Knocks In Four Runs

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras has quickly become one of the best options behind the plate in baseball. The 26-year-old continued his hot stretch of play during Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Contreras went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in the blowout win. He blasted a three-run shot off southpaw Martin […]

DraftKings PGA DFS Value Plays - The 2024 PGA Championship (Premium Content)

Hideki Matsuyama withdrawing from the Wells Fargo last week left DFSers in a spin, especially those who had also rostered the withdrawn Sungjae at the CJ Cup! Hopefully we get none of that, but there are injury concerns amongst Zalatoris, Aberg, Spieth, Hideki and potentially a few elderly PGA Champions just battling a stiff back […]

Noah Schultz - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis (Week 8)

PROSPECT: Noah Schultz, SP, Chicago White Sox CURRENT LEVEL: High-A 2024 STATS: Six G, Six GS, 0-1, 23.1 IP, 3.86 ERA, 2.17 FIP, 14.66 K/9, 2.31 BB/9, 0.39 HR/9, 33.3% GB%, .311 BABIP ANALYSIS: Chicago White Sox starting pitching prospect Noah Schultz has been dominating at High-A this season and is worth monitoring in dynasty leagues. […]

Max Scherzer To Play Light Catch Wednesday

Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer (elbow, neck, triceps) said he has had MRI exams on his elbow, neck and triceps and all of the imaging has come back clean. Scherzer is going to attempt to play light catch on Wednesday and will learn to manage his neck issue. The 39-year-old three-time Cy Young winner had […]

Trea Turner Takes Grounders Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (hamstring) went through agility drills on Wednesday less than two weeks after suffering a left-hamstring strain. He also took ground balls. "There is no timeline," according to manager Rob Thomson. However, The Athletic's Matt Gelb writes that Turner doesn't look like a player that will miss another four weeks. It's […]

Alex Wood Lands On 15-Day Injured List

The Oakland Athletics placed left-hander Alex Wood (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 13) with left rotator-cuff tendonitis and also optioned left-hander Brady Basso to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday. In corresponding moves, right-hander Aaron Brooks' contract was selected from the minors and left-hander Hogan Harris was recalled from Vegas. Infielder Darrell […]

Nico Hoerner Sitting Again On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs middle infielder Nico Hoerner (hamstring) will stay out of the lineup on Wednesday on the road against the Atlanta Braves. It will be Hoerner's second straight missed game after he was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with left-hamstring tightness. Fantasy managers should consider Hoerner to be day-to-day for now and check back to see […]

Jaguars Sign Wayne Ruby As Undrafted Free Agent

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed undrafted free-agent wide receiver Wayne Ruby on Wednesday, according to NFL.com. Ruby played his college football at the University of Mount Union of Division III, and his final three seasons put him on the NFL radar. From 2021 to 2023, Ruby caught 285 passes for 4,382 yards and a whopping 58 […]

Austin Hays Still Not 100 Percent

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that outfielder Austin Hays (calf) still has lingering effects from his left-calf injury, which is why he didn't start on Wednesday against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays and was pinch-run for in the walk-off win. The 28-year-old didn't start on Wednesday, but he came off the bench as a […]

Anthony Santander Leaves Early With Bruised Knee

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that outfielder Anthony Santander (knee) bruised his knee early in Wednesday's game against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays during a collision with the outfield wall. The injury got worse on Santander's double and slide in the eighth inning, which is why he was pulled from the contest in the […]