Justin Haley Sneaks Into Top 10 At Gateway

Justin Haley started 21st for Sunday's Enjoy Illinois 300. Haley fought quite a bit and wound up ninth by the end of the race. It was a big result for the Rick Ware Racing team. Few saw this coming but Haley's late-run speed was in the Top 10 during the final stage. He finished outside […]

Noelvi Marte To Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte, who is currently serving an 80-game suspension for violating the league's drug-prevention policy, is scheduled to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday, June 11, and manager David Bell said Marte will mostly play third base while also seeing some time at second base and shortstop. The 22-year-old is most […]

Corbin Carroll Hitting Eighth On Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks struggling outfielder Corbin Carroll has been dropped to eighth in the batting order on Monday against the visiting division-rival San Francisco Giants and left-handed opener Erik Miller. Last year's National League Rookie of the Year has not looked like he did in 2023 so far in 2024. The 23-year-old former 16th overall pick […]

Logan Thomas Signing With The 49ers

According to ESPN's Nick Wagoner, free-agent tight end Logan Thomas agreed to a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers. The 32-year-old began his career by making stops in Buffalo and Detroit. However, he made a name for himself in Washington, where he amassed 184 grabs for 1,685 yards and 14 touchdowns in 52 appearances […]

Antonio Senzatela Could Throw Off A Mound Soon

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said last Friday that right-hander Antonio Senzatela (elbow) could be "going to the mound next week" for a bullpen session in front of the major-league coaching staff. Senzatela was with the team in Los Angeles for their series over the weekend against the Dodgers and will stay in Denver when […]

German Marquez Could Return In Early July

Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez (elbow), who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, threw what manager Bud Black called "a really solid bullpen" of 30 to 35 pitches in Los Angeles on Saturday while mixing in some breaking balls with a majority of fastballs. "He's progressing and will go back to Arizona to get on […]

LaMelo Ball Not Expected To Be Traded Anytime Soon

According to Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer, Hornets guard LaMelo Ball isn't anticipated to be traded anytime soon. The Hornets are under new ownership, and with Ball's frequent injuries over the last few seasons, his stock can't get much lower. But the 22-year-old is as good as it gets when healthy, averaging 20.0 points, […]

Kyle Freeland To Throw Live Batting Practice On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland (elbow) threw a bullpen session in Los Angeles on Saturday and is in line to throw live batting practice on Tuesday in Denver before a game against the visiting Cincinnati Reds. Manager Bud Black estimated that Freeland is "three weeks away (or) three and a half." Freeland initially suffered a […]

Nolan Jones Resumes Rehab Games

Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones (back, knee) resumed his minor-league rehab assignment on Sunday and went 0-for-2 with a walk and a hit-by-pitch as the designated hitter for Triple-A Albuquerque. Jones is currently dealing with a left-knee injury that he suffered last month during his rehab assignment at Albuquerque for his lower-back strain that initially […]

Miles Bridges Linked To The Pistons

According to Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer, impending free agent Miles Bridges isn't expected to give the Charlotte Hornets a "hometown" discount. While Bridges has stated he wants to remain in Charlotte, Boone indicated the veteran would sign with the team "who offers the most money," with the Pistons one of the likeliest suitors […]

Geraldo Perdomo Starting Rehab Assignment On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (knee) will start his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno on Wednesday. This was the original plan after Perdomo started taking at-bats in the Arizona Complex League over the weekend. Perdomo will now face stiffer competition at Reno and could be cleared to return from the 10-day injured list later […]

Merrill Kelly To Start Throwing Progression On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly (shoulder) will begin his throwing progression on Tuesday, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Kelly's last start with the Diamondbacks came back on April 15 against the Chicago Cubs before he was diagnosed with a right-shoulder strain. He has obviously been on a slow rehab program but is taking the next […]

Zac Gallen To Begin Throwing Progression On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen (hamstring) will begin his throwing progression on Tuesday, according to manager Torey Lovullo. A right-hamstring strain sent Gallen to the injured list, but he could be back when eligible since the injury wasn't related to his pitching arm. The 28-year-old only made it through six pitches in his last start […]

Second-Year Breakouts? 2024 Fantasy Football Running Back Sleepers

For many years, fantasy football players tried their best to avoid rookies in drafts. Recently, we have seen more rookies make an immediate impact. Just last we saw C.J. Stroud and Puka Nacua emerge as elite rookie options. While we saw several rookies make immediate contributions last year, we also had our share of disappointments […]

Suns Anticipated To Re-Sign Royce O'Neale

According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, the Phoenix Suns are expected to re-sign forward Royce O'Neale. The veteran was traded to Phoenix from Brooklyn ahead of the deadline and immediately provided much-needed depth to a team with minimal options on the bench. O'Neale appeared in 30 games for Phoenix, starting eight, averaging 8.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, […]

No Timetable For Joey Votto To Appear In Games

Toronto Blue Jays veteran first baseman Joey Votto (ankle) is still taking live at-bats and working through a running progression, and there is no timetable for him to get into game action. A severe right-ankle sprain that Votto suffered in spring training when he stepped on a bat in the dugout has kept him on […]

Horse For The Course: PGA DFS Course History - The Memorial (2024)

Hello, RotoBaller PGA fam, and welcome back to Horse For The Course! National opens are awesome and the Canadian version didn't disappoint thanks to an emotional win from Robert MacIntyre that came with his father on the bag. While I think highly of the RBC Canadian Open, last week's field was admittedly a bit lacking […]

Yariel Rodriguez To Pitch In Relief In Rehab Game Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays rookie right-hander Yariel Rodriguez (back) is scheduled to make his next minor-league rehab appearance for Triple-A Buffalo out of the bullpen as a reliever on Wednesday. The Blue Jays want to keep Rodriguez stretched out and wanted him to come out of the bullpen at least once on his rehab assignment. During […]

Robert Gasser Seeking Second Opinion On Injured Elbow

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said in his pregame session on Monday that rookie left-hander Robert Gasser (elbow) is dealing with "some tightness, soreness" in his left elbow and that he's in the process of receiving a second opinion. In just the fifth start of his rookie season on Saturday against the Chicago White Sox, […]

Thairo Estrada Unable To Return For Giants

San Francisco Giants second baseman Thairo Estrada (thumb) is absent from the team's starting lineup on Monday for the series opener on the road in Arizona against the Diamondbacks. This will be the third straight game that Estrada has missed after jamming his thumb on Friday in a contest against the New York Mets. When […]

Luis Arraez Not Playing Monday

San Diego Padres second baseman Luis Arraez (shoulder) is out on Monday for the series opener on the road against the Los Angeles Angels after leaving Sunday's game against the Royals early after a slide into second base. With Arraez on the bench, Jake Cronenworth will shift to second base and bat fifth against Angels […]

Joey Logano Gets Much-Needed Top-Five Finish At Gateway

Before the race at World Wide Technology Raceway (Gateway) on Sunday, Joey Logano said the team couldn't afford any more mulligans if they're going to make the Playoffs this season. Luckily for the No. 22 team, they had a great race in St. Louis, as Logano walked away with a top-five finish and scored 39 […]

Austin Cindric Shakes Up Playoff Picture With Win At Gateway

In a dramatic last-lap pass for the win (thanks to his teammate and race leader, Ryan Blaney, running out of fuel), Austin Cindric is now locked into the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, becoming the ninth different driver to win this season with his surprise victory at Gateway on Sunday. It is the second win […]

Brendan Donovan Returning To The Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Brendan Donovan (neck) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Houston Astros. Donovan will make his return after sitting out the entire weekend series due to neck stiffness. On Monday, Donovan will cover left field and bat sixth versus right-hander Justin Verlander. This isn't an ideal […]

Ryan Blaney Falls Two Laps Short Of Win At Gateway

If Sunday's Enjoy Illinois 300 was just two laps shorter, Ryan Blaney would have been the victor. Unfortunately, his No. 12 Ford ran out of gas as he was coming to take the white flag, allowing his Team Penske teammate, Austin Cindric, to steal the win. "It just sucks we don't end up with a […]

Nathaniel Lowe Sitting Versus Southpaw

Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe (rest) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Fantasy managers don't need to panic as this appears to be a routine rest day for the 29-year-old slugger. The Rangers will play matchups here and have Ezequiel Duran covering first base versus left-hander […]

Nolan Schanuel Returning On Monday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (thumb) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the San Diego Padres. This is good news after Schanuel missed the last three games due to soreness in his thumb. Schanuel will bat leadoff and cover first base versus right-hander Matt Waldron on Monday. His […]

Kris Bryant Absent On Monday Due To Soreness

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds due to soreness after making an awkward catch during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Manager Bud Black said Bryant is "a little sore" and is consulting with doctors and trainers. Fantasy managers haven't seen […]

Blake Snell Officially Placed On Injured List

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell (groin) has been placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday. As expected, Snell will miss time after suffering a groin injury during Sunday's start versus the New York Yankees. In a corresponding move, the Giants have activated outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) from the injured list. The Giants […]

Michael Conforto Activated And Starting Monday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks and is in left field and batting cleanup against D-backs right-hander Ryne Nelson. This move was expected but has been officially made, with starting pitcher Blake Snell (groin) headed to the injured […]