J.J. McCarthy Receiving High Praise From Teammates

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy was recently praised by fellow teammate Blake Cashman. Cashman, a linebacker, recently joined Minnesota this offseason and has been around several young quarterbacks. He began his career in the Big Apple with Zach Wilson and played with former second-overall pick C.J. Stroud last season. The 28-year-old defender said on the […]

Ryan Mountcastle Returning On Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (illness) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The right-handed slugger will make his return to the lineup after missing each of the last two games due to an illness. He'll bat cleanup and serve as the designated hitter on Wednesday. Fantasy […]

RotoBaller PGA: One And Done Staff Picks - The John Deere Classic

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, […]

DJ Moore A Candidate For An Extension

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore's current contract runs through the 2025 season, so nothing is urgent at this time, but he's currently 17th among wideouts in terms of average salary and is coming off a career year in his first year in Chicago in which he caught 96 passes on 136 targets for a […]

Xavier Isaac Selected To 2024 All-Star Futures Game

Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Xavier Isaac was one of three players with Single-A Charleston to be selected for the 2024 MLB All-Star Futures Game. Since the start of May, Isaac has been unstoppable, slashing .338/.424/.628 with 13 doubles, nine home runs, 37 RBI, and a 21:44 BB/SO ratio. Though, it's worth noting his […]

2024 John Deere Classic Power Rankings: Top 10 Golfers To Watch at TPC Deere Run

Hello, RotoBaller fam, and thanks for checking out our PGA Power Rankings for the John Deere Classic! I'll be pinch-hitting for the amazing Joe Idone this week while he recharges with the family ahead of some huge tournaments in the coming months. After an exciting and dramatic U.S. Open, the events of the last few […]

Royce Lewis Officially Placed On Injured List

Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis (groin) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. This was expected after Lewis left Tuesday's game due to groin tightness. The sky is the limit for Lewis but he can't seem to stay off the injured list. The Twins said Lewis will be out through the All-Star […]

Chris Newell Nearing 20/20 Season In High-A

In just 73 games, Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Chris Newell is one stolen base away from a 20/20 season with High-A Great Lakes. Through 318 plate appearances, the 23-year-old lefty is slashing .226/.363/.514 with 52 runs scored, 12 doubles, 20 home runs, 56 RBI, and a 52:104 BB/SO ratio. Based on his stat line, […]

Enoli Paredes Placed On 15-Day Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Enoli Paredes (forearm) has been placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday. This is a tough blow to the Brewers bullpen considering how impressive Paredes has looked this season. He holds a 1.08 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 12/8 K/BB ratio across 16 2/3 innings this season. The severity of the […]

Diontae Johnson Could Cash In Next Offseason

The Carolina Panthers made no move to extend wide receiver Diontae Johnson after trading for the former Pittsburgh Steelers wideout in March, as they prefer to see whether he emerges as the explosive, coverage-separating pass-catcher that quarterback Bryce Young and the offense lacked in 2023. If Johnson proves he's a difference-maker in his first year […]

Joey Ortiz Placed On Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Joey Ortiz (neck) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to July 2. Ortiz has been battling neck stiffness for some time, so the Brewers decided to finally shut him down for a bit. Ortiz returned on Monday after missing three games due to the same issue. It sounds like […]

Luken Baker Leading Triple-A In Homers

This past June, St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguer Luken Baker posted a 1.000 OPS in 99 plate appearances with Triple-A Memphis. His hot streak extends back to the start of May. Since then, he's slashing .253/.363/.629 with 10 doubles, 18 home runs, 39 RBI, and a 30:49 BB/SO ratio. He' currently leads the league in […]

Brooks Lee - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 15)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With Royce Lewis heading back to the IL (again), the Twins have called up their number two prospect, shortstop Brooks Lee. Lee is the 13th-rated overall hitting prospect in baseball and has been having an incredibly successful year at Triple-A St. Paul. […]

Spencer Brown A Candidate For Extension

Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Spencer Brown was a question mark heading into last season after a rocky sophomore campaign. But the 2021 third-round pick answered with authority and played every single one of the team's 1,305 offensive snaps. Pro Football Focus charted him for only two more pressures than Pro Bowl left tackle Dion Dawkins. […]

Corey Seager Absent Once Again

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (hand) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Rangers' manager Bruce Bochy did say there's a chance that Seager gets added to the lineup before first pitch. For now, Josh Smith will cover shortstop and bat second versus right-hander Adam Mazur. It […]

Keider Montero Starting On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Keider Montero has been recalled ahead of Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The 23-year-old will slide into the rotation with Casey Mize (hamstring) heading to the injured list. Montero has already made two appearances with the Tigers this season. Neither of them went overly well considering he holds an ugly […]

Cristian Mena Officially Called Up

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Cristian Mena has been officially called up ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This move was expected after Jordan Montgomery (knee) was placed on the injured list on Tuesday. The 21-year-old holds a 4.90 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, and 89/38 K/BB ratio across 16 starts. Mena certainly has plenty […]

Marlon Humphrey Might Not Be Long For Baltimore

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey still has three years remaining on the contract extension he signed with the team during the 2020 season. The 27-year-old is a three-time Pro Bowler, but he's struggled to stay healthy in two of the last three years and isn't consistently making the impactful plays he did earlier in his […]

Lofty Expectations For Saquon Barkley With The Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles have a new offensive coordinator this year in Kellen Moore and will have a new bell-cow running back in Saquon Barkley. It's a big weapon to add to an offense that already includes one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the league in Jalen Hurts. The Eagles could utilize their tight ends […]

Brooks Lee Called Up To Majors

Minnesota Twins shortstop Brooks Lee has been called up to the big leagues ahead of Wednesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. This was expected after Royce Lewis (groin) landed on the injured list. The 23-year-old prospect has been hitting the cover off the ball in Triple-A this season. Lee is slashing .350/.412/.585 with seven home […]

DraftKings PGA DFS Value Plays - The 2024 John Deere Classic (Premium Content)

We have another birdie fest on our hands, folks! We have limited options in the $10k range after Cantlay withdrew "siting an injury while training for the John Deere Classic". We all know his two high-end finishes at the US Open and Travelers now popping him into the top-10 of FedEx Cup points is the […]

Orlando Arcia Out Again Wednesday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (tooth) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Wednesday against the visiting San Francisco Giants. Zack Short will make another start at shortstop and will bat in the nine-hole for the Braves against Giants right-hander Jordan Hicks. Arcia is getting an abscessed tooth taken care […]

Alec Burks To Join The Miami Heat

ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that veteran guard Alec Burks has signed a one-year deal with the Miami Heat. The 32-year-old was acquired by the New York Knicks from the Detroit Pistons last season and averaged 6.5 points in 13.5 minutes in 23 games during the regular season. He received more playing […]

Brandon Nimmo Back In Starting Lineup

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (head) is back in left field and hitting in the two-hole for the Mets on Wednesday as they take on the division-rival Washington Nationals and left-hander Mitchell Parker in D.C. Nimmo fell at his hotel room on Sunday night and suffered a laceration on his forehead, prompting the Mets […]

Joe Ingles Signing With The Timberwolves

ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that veteran forward Joe Ingles has agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 36-year-old sharpshooter will move on from the Orlando Magic and try to help the Timberwolves take another step forward next season after the team made it to the Western […]

Harrison Bader Out On Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Harrison Bader (head) is not in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the hosting Washington Nationals. Bader crashed into the outfield wall early in Tuesday's contest in D.C. and was removed from the game. The good news is that the 30-year-old passed concussion tests and should be considered day-to-day for […]

J.D. Martinez Back In Action For Mets

New York Mets designated hitter J.D. Martinez (ankle) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the division-rival Washington Nationals and left-hander Mitchell Parker, serving as the DH and batting third in the order. Martinez missed Tuesday's game due to a sore ankle that was caused by trying new cleats. He said he got […]

Yimi Garcia Throwing Another Bullpen Session

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed reliever Yimi Garcia (elbow) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session on Wednesday, after which he would need at least one minor-league rehab appearance, according to manager John Schneider. If Wednesday's session goes well, Garcia's next step could be a rehab assignment. The 33-year-old's fantasy stock has gone up despite being […]

Justin Turner Out Of Lineup Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Justin Turner is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday versus the visiting Houston Astros, and the team has a paternity list move pending for him after his wife went into labor on Wednesday. When Turner is officially placed on the paternity list, he'll likely be away from the team […]

Jordan Romano Has Surgery On His Right Elbow

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano (elbow) underwent arthroscopic surgery on Wednesday to fix an impingement in his right elbow, according to manager John Schneider. Romano won't pick up a baseball for at least six weeks, making a return this season uncertain. It's a tough break for any fantasy managers that drafted Romano this year […]