Anthony Volpe Smacks Home Run Friday Night

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe went 2-for-5 Friday night with a solo home run and a single with an additional run scored in a 9-7 see-saw loss to the Boston Red Sox. 2024 looked like a promising sophomore season for the 23-year-old, but Volpe got ice-cold once the weather started to get hot. His […]

Aaron Judge Blasts 36th Home Run Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge blasted his 36th home run Friday night in a crazy back-and-forth affair against the division rival Boston Red Sox. Judge's homer was of the three-run variety, which traveled 470 feet and gave the Yankees a 6-4 lead in the seventh inning. Unfortunately for the Bombers, the bullpen gave it […]

Tight End Fantasy Football Sleepers and Targets - Best Ball Drafts (2024)

The Scott Fish Bowl is wrapping up. While the rest of redraft leagues will start drafting in a few weeks, now is the perfect time for fantasy football players to jump into a best ball draft. However, don’t join a best ball league until you know the differences between redraft and best ball fantasy football. […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (July 22 - July 28)

Allow us to welcome you to the first full week of the second half with our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 18 -- Monday, July 22 through Sunday, July 28. We're approaching the trade deadline and some key prospects are expected to debut soon, both out of necessity (River Ryan) and because their […]

Rowdy Tellez Leaves Early With Back Spasms

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Rowdy Tellez (back) left Friday's series opener against the hosting Arizona Diamondbacks due to back spasms. Tellez is currently being examined and treated by the team's medical status, and his status is day-to-day for now. Before being pulled early, Tellez was hitless in his only at-bat and was replaced by Connor […]

Third-String Running Backs - Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers for Deeper Leagues

Injuries will thrust a third-string running back into a starting role this season. That's all but guaranteed. However, injuries themselves are impossible to predict. We can't say with certainty which rarely-used runner will become a flex-worthy fantasy football asset during the season. There are third-string backs that can ascend to second or first-string without a […]

Five Win-Now Fantasy Football Players to Trade for in Dynasty Leagues (2024)

When it comes to dynasty fantasy football, the ultimate goal is actually quite simple: winning your league. It seems like common sense, but sometimes managers get caught up in other things. Scouting rookies and looking for value plays is all well and good. But if you’re never in a position to win a title, well, […]

Brady Singer Stellar On Friday, Picks Up Shutout Win

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer threw seven shutout innings on Friday and picked up the win in the Royals' 6-0 win over the Chicago Cubs. Singer struck out five and allowed just two hits while lowering his ERA to 2.82 on the season. The 27-year-old continues to excel with the Royals as Friday […]

In-Tournament PGA Model - Round 3 Picks for The 3M Open (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament -- all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Masataka Yoshida Rips Game-Winning Single On Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida ripped a game-winning two RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning during Boston's 9-7 comeback victory over the New York Yankees. Yoshida recorded three RBI in total, raising his season total to 28 on the season. The Japanese lefty, who missed all of May with a thumb […]

Ernie Clement Collects Two Hits, Walks Off Rangers

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Ernie Clement collected two hits on Friday night, including a walkoff single in the Blue Jays 6-5 victory over the Texas Rangers. Both of Clement's hits resulted in runs, giving him two RBI on the night while raising his OPS to .689 on the season. The 28-year-old has had a […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Zack Gelof, Tyler Fitzgerald, A.J. Puk, River Ryan, Daniel Hudson, Jackson Jobe

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more waiver wire articles. The second half of the season has started, and we are already a week away from turning the calendar page to August. It's time to build those fantasy rosters for the championship run. Today, we will review our mid-week waiver rankings for Week 18 -- July 22 […]

Jurickson Profar Belts Two Homers On Friday Night

San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar smashed two homers, including a game-winner in the top of the ninth, during the Padres' 6-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night. Both homers were two-run shots with the first being off Orioles starter Grayson Rodriguez in the top of the sixth inning for his 17th HR […]

DJ Chark Operating With Chargers First-Team Offense

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver DJ Chark has been operating with the first team's offense during training camp. The Los Angeles Chargers have 320 vacated targets heading into the 2024 season, and this receiver room is ripe for the taking. Joshua Palmer and Quentin Johnston are the primary returning wideouts for quarterback Justin Herbert, and […]

Shane Baz Notches Seven Strikeouts In No-Decision

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz had a strong outing on Friday night, notching seven strikeouts and giving up just two runs on two hits in the Rays 3-2 extra innings loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Baz's ERA now sits at 3.66 on the season after the no-decision. After two starts against the New […]

Michael Badgley Out For Season, Lions Work Out Matt Ammendola, Others

With the news that Detroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley (hamstring) had suffered a significant season-ending hamstring injury, the Lions worked out a horde of potential replacements. During the workout, Detroit tried out Matt Ammendola, Lucas Havrisic, Matthew McCrane, and Andre Szmyt. Badgley didn't start for Detroit until Week 15 of the 2023 season, but he […]

Pablo Lopez Throws Seven Strong Innings, Picks Up Win

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez was strong on Friday night, going seven innings deep and striking out seven in the Twins 9-3 win over the Detroit Tigers. Lopez picked up the win and improved his record to 9-7 while lowering his ERA to 4.73 on the season. After a spotty run in the middle […]

Charlie Blackmon On Bench Friday Against Southpaw

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon is out of the lineup on Friday night for Colorado's matchup against left-hander Kyle Harrison and the San Francisco Giants. This marks the second straight game that Blackmon will be on the Rockies bench. As of now there should be no concern in regards to the lefty's health, rather it'd […]

Chase Brown Gets First-Team Work

Since the beginning of the Cincinnati Bengals training camp, Chase Brown has taken the majority of reps as the starting running back with the first-team offense. If Brown is indeed the preferred option to lead Zac Taylor's offense, fantasy managers are not drafting him high enough. The former Illinois product is currently the RB37 (No. […]

Ben Lively Notches Quality Start, Picks Up Win On Friday

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Ben Lively struck out six and gave up just three hits in six innings during the Guardians 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. Lively picked up the win and improved his record to 9-6 while his ERA dropped to 3.44 on the season. The 32-year-old has been having a […]

Top-5 Hitting Prospects To Stash For Week 18 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues (2024)

The All-Star break has come and gone. The trade deadline is quickly approaching. High-profile prospects are currently lighting up the minor leagues and chomping at the bit to make an impact at the big league level with fans thinking there is no time like the present to get a glimpse of the future.  This might […]

Top-5 MLB Pitching Prospects To Stash For Week 18 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues (2024)

Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 18 of the 2024 MLB season. Today, we'll be taking a look at top MLB pitching prospects, including Zebby Matthews, Max Meyer, and Jackson Jobe. Several of the sport's top pitching prospects who have been a recurring member of this column, […]

Tight End PPR Fantasy Football Rankings (2024) - Preseason Updates

Fellow RotoBallers, welcome back to our updated tight end PPR fantasy football rankings, updated recently for July 2024 and fantasy football drafts. Future Hall of Fame tight end Travis Kelce has been the dominant force at the position for many years in fantasy football, but as he approaches his age-35 season, young guns like Sam […]

Jordan Love, Packers Agree To Four-Year Extension

The Green Bay Packers have officially decided to lock up quarterback Jordan Love long-term. Love and the Packers agreed to a new deal Friday evening, culminating in a four-year extension worth $220 million, including a $75 million signing bonus and $155 million guaranteed. The second-year starter will now be a part of the Packers for […]

Kodai Senga Suffers Calf Strain In First Start Of Season

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (calf) was able to walk off under his own power but suffered a left-calf strain in the top of the sixth inning in Friday night's game against the Atlanta Braves. Senga, in his season debut after recovering from a shoulder injury, was running off the mound to get […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Week 19 (2024)

We are less than one week away from the MLB trade deadline. The trade deadline is set for July 30 at 6 p.m. ET. That means now is the perfect time to see what it would take to acquire players like Jazz Chisholm Jr. or Cody Bellinger -- two players who could be moved before Tuesday's deadline.  While Chisholm and […]

Connor Norby, Nacho Alvarez Jr., Chayce McDermott - Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets: Buy or Sell? (Week 19)

BALLER MOVE: Buy Connor Norby ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles' No. 5 prospect, Connor Norby, has looked good in a small sample size in the majors so far. In his first stint earlier this year, Norby tallied a hit in three of his first four games. However, he was sent back down on June 11 after Jorge Mateo returned […]

No Teams Interested In Trading For Jordan Clarkson

According to Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune, Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson isn't drawing trade interest from other teams around the National Basketball Association. The 2021 NBA Sixth Man of the Year was a coveted player by contending clubs over the last few seasons. However, after a decline in statistical contributions during the […]

Reunion For Michael Conforto With Mets Is Possible

Per Mike Puma of the New York Post, the New York Mets are open to adding a left-handed bat at the trade deadline and have had discussions with the San Francisco Giants about outfielder Michael Conforto. The lefty played with the Mets for seven season before joining the Giants in 2023. Only three Mets are […]

EJ Liddell Heading To Phoenix

The Atlanta Hawks traded forward EJ Liddell to Phoenix in exchange for forward David Roddy. The 2022 No. 41 overall pick sat out his official rookie season because of a torn ACL. However, he spent most of last season in the G League and appeared in only eight games for the Pelicans before being moved […]