DeMario Douglas Ditches Red Non-Contact Jersey

New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas (hand) has been dealing with a hand injury and wearing a red non-contact jersey at the start of training camp. However, he took the field on Friday with a white jersey, signifying he has been fully cleared. It's promising to see him recover well before the start of […]

Elijah Moore Being Evaluated For Concussion

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore (head) exited Friday's practice after a collision with defensive back Denzel Ward, and he is being evaluated for a concussion. The 24-year-old suffered a scary-looking head or neck injury last December, so this is not a great development. Further information will likely come out on his status, so there […]

Giants To Manage Darius Slayton's Reps In Camp

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton is having his practice participation scaled back as he deals with general tightness in training camp, according to Dan Duggan of the Athletic. It sounds like the former Auburn Tiger does not have a serious injury, but the team is being cautious with him early in the preseason. […]

Geno Smith "Shouldn't Miss Any Time"

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (knee/hip) had testing done on his injured knee and hip, and tests did not reveal anything significant. According to one of Adam Schefter's sources, Smith "shouldn't miss any time." This is great news for the longtime journeyman turned solid starter heading into 2024. Smith has thrown for nearly 8,000 yards, […]

Agustin Ramirez- Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 20)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Miami Mami catching prospect Agustin Ramirez made his Triple-A debut on June 19 and is nearing his major league debut. Ramirez was traded from the New York Yankees to the Marlins in the deal that sent Jazz Chisholm Jr. to the Bronx. Through his first 29 […]

Zebby Matthews - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 20)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins starting pitching prospect Zebby Matthews earned a promotion to Triple-A earlier in July and is quickly approaching his major league debut. Matthews opened the season by getting his second look at High-A ball and logged a 1.59 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and an eye-catching 0:28 […]

Colby Thomas - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 20)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Oakland Athletics outfield prospect Colby Thomas earned a promotion to Triple-A Las Vegas at the end of June and is now just one stop away from the big leagues. Through his first 34 games at the top level of the minors, the Mercer product has posted […]

Pavin Smith Optioned To Triple-A

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Pavin Smith is being sent down to Triple-A Reno. This move is likely to make room for newly acquired Josh Bell. Smith has performed very well in the major leagues this season, holding a .270/.309/.492 line with three home runs, 16 RBI, and a 4:9 BB:K ratio. Prior to being traded to […]

James Conner, David Montgomery, Rhamondre Stevenson - 2024 Fantasy Football Running Back Outlooks

It's becoming harder and harder to trust running backs in fantasy football. That could be why only four backs (Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, Bijan Robinson, and Jahmyr Gibbs) have an ADP inside the top 13 in drafts this season.  However, if you are looking for a running back in the middle-to-late rounds, James Conner, David […]

Brett Harris Sent To Triple-A

Oakland Athletics third baseman Brett Harris is being optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas. The Gonzaga product made his major league debut earlier this season but has struggled through his first look at major league pitching. Through 36 games, the 26-year-old posted a .146/.276/.262 line with three home runs, 12 RBI, and a 17:25 BB:K ratio. […]

Nolan Gorman Sitting Against Right-Handed Pitcher On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman will take a seat on Friday afternoon against right-handed pitcher Javier Assad. This is now the second time in the past nine games that Gorman has sat against a right-hander. He usually retreats to the bench when facing a southpaw, but this now suggests that the 24-year-old may […]

Miguel Amaya Takes A Seat On Friday

Chicago Cubs catching prospect Miguel Amaya is not in Friday's lineup as the Cubs and Cardinals will face off for the second game of a four-game set. Amaya got the starting nod on Thursday evening for the opening game of the series. Across his past five games, the young backstop has tallied only one hit […]

Is Tony Pollard Or Tyjae Spears The Fantasy Football RB1 For The Titans?

For the first time since the 2015 season, Derrick Henry will not be the Tennessee Titans starting running back. After Henry signed a two-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens in free agency, the Titans backfield will look a bit different this upcoming season.  But the good news for the Titans is that they did sign […]

Ranger Suarez Hopeful To Avoid Lengthy Stay On IL

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (back) could return rather quickly from the 15-day injured list. Phillies skipper Rob Thompson is hopeful that the southpaw could return to the mound when the Phillies face the Arizona Diamondbacks from August 8-11. This is a great sign, as the 28-year-old could come off the IL as early […]

Bryan Woo Officially Named Friday’s Starter

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo (hamstring) is officially listed as Friday's starter on MLB.com. The right-hander was dealing with a lingering hamstring injury all week after he left his last start early. This was the same injury that caused him to spend a minor stint on the injured list in July. The Cal Poly […]

Is Kirk Cousins Practicing In Full? Will He Be Ready For Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

The Atlanta Falcons made a massive investment in quarterback Kirk Cousins, signing him to a four-year, $180 million contract. Therefore, they expect him to lead the NFC South franchise to their first winning season and playoff appearance since 2017. However, his health will be vital to his success, especially since he suffered a season-ending torn […]

When is the First Game of the 2024 NFL Season? Date and Start Time for NFL Kickoff Matchup

As the calendar turns to August, it signifies that a new National Football League season is right around the corner. Die-hard fans will cheer for their beloved squads again, hoping they’ll fare well this year. But while all 32 teams will play in Week 1, two American Football Conference powerhouses will kick off the NFL’s […]

Dallas Cowboys 2024 NFL Schedule: Opponents, Game Times, TV Info for Regular and Preseason

It has been a wild offseason for the Dallas Cowboys. After owner/president/general manager Jerry Jones said the team was "all in" this spring, they made just two free agent signings (Eric Kendricks and Ezekiel Elliott). On top of that, Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Micah Parsons are all in line to get paid big money. […]

Thomas White Sharp Over Five Innings

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Thomas White allowed one run in his five innings of work on Thursday night for High-A Beloit with three hits, three walks, and eight strikeouts. The left-hander boasts an 11.8 K/9 over eight starts with Beloit this season. He has a 2.92 ERA and 1.37 WHIP across two levels this season […]

Ezekiel Elliott, Rico Dowdle, Royce Freeman - 2024 Fantasy Football Running Back Outlooks

The Dallas Cowboys had a relatively quiet offseason and didn't make many moves in free agency. But they did somewhat address their running back room after losing Tony Pollard in March. With Pollard's departure, Dallas signed two veterans, Ezekiel Elliott and Royce Freeman.  Elliott and Freeman will now join Rico Dowdle in Dallas' backfield for the […]

Mitch Bratt Deals In Double-A Debut

Texas Rangers left-handed pitching prospect Mitch Bratt turned in an impressive Double-A debut on Thursday night, with five scoreless innings with a hit allowed and two walks to go with four strikeouts in picking up the victory. Bratt is 7-4 in 16 total starts this season with a 2.84 ERA and 0.98 WHIP. The numbers […]

DraftKings MMA, UFC DFS Lineup Picks - UFC Abu Dhabi: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov

For the first time this year, the UFC heads to Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The UFC Abu Dhabi card is stacked and filled with top prospects, undefeated contenders, and iconic veterans alike. This event will mark UFC's 19th visit to Abu Dhabi and the first since UFC 294 in October 2023. While we wait […]

Promoted Teams Preview - Fantasy Premier League Predictions, Tips, Picks for 2024-2025

Welcome to the 2024-2025 Fantasy Premier League season, RotoBallers! The game has officially launched for the new season, and it's time to start preparing for another year of FPL. We will have you covered from the preseason in July until the final kick of the season in May and everything else that happens in between. […]

Yordanny Monegro Throws Five Hitless Innings

Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Yordanny Monegro picked up a win with five no-hit innings on Thursday night for High-A Greenville. The right-hander struck out six and did not issue a walk. The 21-year-old is now 3-2 in 12 starts across two levels this season with a 3.88 ERA and 1.20 WHIP. At just High-A […]

Dalton Rushing Reaches Five Times On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers catching prospect Dalton Rushing went 3-for-4 on Thursday evening with two walks, four RBI, and a long ball. This was Rushing's fourth round-tripper in the past eight games. In this span, Rushing has only gone hitless once and posted three multi-hit efforts. Overall, through his first 74 games at Double-A Tulsa, the […]

Jacob Trouba Unmoved By Trade Speculation

New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba hasn't been bothered by trade speculation that surrounded him earlier in the summer and is ready to head to battle with the team once again next season. "It's part of the business," Trouba told Peter Baugh of The Athletic. "I knew that part of my contract turned this year […]

Ryan Nicholson Blasts First Professional Homer

Los Angeles Angels prospect Ryan Nicholson hit the first home run of his professional career on Thursday night for Single-A Inland Empire. In two games with Inland Empire, the Angels 10th round pick out of the University of Kentucky is 3-for-5 with a homer and six RBI. It's been a nice adjustment to professional baseball […]

Rhett Lowder Posts Second Straight Quality Start

Cincinnati Reds starting pitching prospect Rhett Lowder has continued his strong run at Double-A by logging his second consecutive quality start on Thursday evening. In this start, the former seventh-overall pick in last year's draft tossed six innings of one-run ball with five punchouts. Since the start of July, Lowder holds a solid 2.39 ERA […]

Is De'Von Achane or Raheem Mostert The Fantasy Football RB1 for the Dolphins?

The Miami Dolphins backfield will feature a ton of speed this upcoming season. With De'Von Achane, Raheem Mostert, and rookie Jaylen Wright leading this Dolphins running back group in 2024, it's safe to say they have the fastest backfield in all of football. Wright will likely take a backseat on offense in his first year, […]

Alexander Barabanov Joins KHL's Ak Bars

Russian winger Alexander Barabanov will head back to the KHL for the upcoming campaign after signing a two-year contract with Ak Bars Kazan. The 30-year-old finishes his NHL career with 32 goals and 107 points in 206 games. Barabanov, who won the KHL championship a couple of times with SKA Saint Petersburg before moving to […]