Nathaniel Lowe Homers, Drives In Three Wednesday

Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe went 2-for-5 in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Brewers. Lowe singled, homered, and drove in three runs in the contest. It was Lowe's third home run of the season, but first since May 14. The 28-year-old makes decent contact (85.1%), strikes out lower than league average, and walks at […]

2024 NBA Draft Night: First Round Losers

The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft is in the books, and as we expected, there were plenty of unexpected picks in what most analysts consider the worst draft in terms of overall talent in recent years. Some teams like Washington, Minnesota, and Utah were able to secure multiple players and are being lauded […]

Matt Vierling Connects For 10th Home Run Wednesday

Detroit Tigers third baseman Matt Vierling went 2-for-4 with a double and his 10th home run of the season in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Phillies. The home run was a solo shot and the 27-year-old also doubled in the contest while scoring twice. Although it was his second multi-hit game in his last four, […]

Michael Page An Underdog At UFC 303

Michael Page (22-2) is set to take on Ian Machado Garry in the main card opener of UFC 303 on Saturday. Page is a longtime Bellator veteran who signed with the UFC last year and made his debut back in March and beat Kevin Holland by decision in a fight he was an underdog in. […]

Edgar Quero Continues To Rake At Double-A Birmingham

Chicago White Sox catcher prospect Edgar Quero went 1-for-4 with a solo home run for Double-A Birmingham Wednesday. The White Sox' No. 4 prospect is turning in a torrid month, hitting .381 with five homers and 14 RBI in June. Quero's on-base percentage in June is .422 as he shows why is considered one of […]

Ian Machado Garry Puts Undefeated Record On The Line At UFC 303

Ian Machado Garry (14-0) is set to take on Michael Page in the main card opener of UFC 303 on Saturday. Garry is coming off a decision win over Geoff Neal in February and enters the bout against Page as the slight favorite as DraftKings has him at a salary of $8,200. The Irishman is […]

Mayra Bueno Silva Returns At UFC 303 After Title Shot

Mayra Bueno Silva (10-3-1, one no-contest) is set to take on Macy Chiasson on the main card of UFC 303 on Saturday. Silva is coming off a decision loss to Raquel Pennington back in January for the vacant title. Entering this fight, DraftKings has Silva as the favorite with a salary of $8,800. In the […]

Coby Mayo Cruising In Return To Triple-A Norfolk

Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo was 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI for Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday. Mayo continues to crush the ball in his return from a rib injury in June. Since returning to Triple-A on June 18, Mayo is 11-for-28 with three homers and six RBI. The No. 3 […]

Brian Ortega Takes Short Notice Fight At UFC 303

Brian Ortega (16-3, one no-contest) is set to take on Diego Lopes in the co-main event of UFC 303 on Saturday in Las Vegas. Ortega is coming off a submission win over Yair Rodriguez back in February to return to the win column, and now he will take on the rising contender in a fight […]

Diego Lopes Gets Massive Step Up In Competition At UFC 303

Diego Lopes (24-6) is set to take on two-time UFC featherweight title challenger Brian Ortega in the co-main event of UFC 303. Lopes is coming off a first-round knockout win over Sodiq Yusuff at UFC 300 and now faces Ortega in a fight that was made on two weeks' notice. Despite Lopes fighting the third-ranked […]

Sterlin Thompson Mashes Homer For Double-A Hartford

Colorado Rockies infield/outfield prospect Sterlin Thompson was 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI for Double-A Hartford on Wednesday. Thompson has three home runs this month to go with seven RBI and is hitting .164. The Rockies' No. 5 prospect is struggling in June with an on-base percentage of just .208. The 23-year-old University […]

Camilo Doval Notches 14th Save

San Francisco Giants closer Camilo Doval pitched a scoreless ninth inning to nail down the victory and pick up the save in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Cubs. It was Doval's 14th save of the year. While it was his fifth straight conversion, he has had some rough outings this season including a non-save situation […]

Walker Jenkins Drives In Four Runs For Single-A Fort Myers

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins had two hits and drove in four runs for Single-A Fort Myers on Wednesday. The No. 1 overall prospect in the Twins' system is hitting just .233 in June for Fort Myers with one homer and 19 RBI. The productive game on Wednesday is a good sign for Jenkins, […]

Blake Mitchell Hits Homer For Single-A Columbia

Kansas City Royals catcher prospect Blake Mitchell was 2-for-4 with a solo home run on Wednesday for Single-A Columbia. The 19-year-old has adapted nicely to Single-A this season with 10 homers and 30 RBI to go with 18 stolen bases. Kansas City's top overall prospect is a two-time Gatorade Player of the Year in Texas […]

Ricky Tiedemann Sharp In Rehab Outing

Toronto Blue Jays top pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann (elbow) had a successful rehab outing at Single-A Dunedin on Wednesday. Tiedemann pitched 2 1/3 hitless innings with two walks and five strikeouts. It was another good step for the Blue Jays' top overall prospect, who is progressing from an ulnar nerve injury. Tiedemann is one of […]

Deyvison De Los Santos Launches Two Homers For Triple-A Reno

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Deyvison De Los Santos was 2-for-4 with two homers and five RBI Wednesday for Triple-A Reno. De Los Santos is scorching hot in June with eight homers and 19 RBI this month while hitting .329. The 21-year-old crushed Double-A pitching to earn his promotion to Reno and has hit .320 at […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, Devin Williams, Kodai Senga, Robert Gasser, and more

The 2024 MLB season is heating up, but as always, injuries are beginning to pile up.  We have the latest updates on stud pitchers around the league. Let's take a look at injured pitchers Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, Devin Williams, Kodai Senga, Robert Gasser, and more. This is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury […]

Catcher Dynasty Rankings, Prospect Rankings, Buys, and Sells for Fantasy Baseball

The halfway mark of the 2024 season is upon us, and what a first half it's been. We've seen so many value changes happen this season, both positive and negative, that dynasty and prospect rankings look plenty different than they did just three months ago when the season started. Fortunately, the catcher position has been […]

Brandon Ingram "Wants" To Stay In New Orleans

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram is reportedly eager to remain on the team. "Brandon wants to stay here," said Pelicans president David Griffin during his post-draft availability. "He believes in what we're building. That's meaningful to us. It's meaningful to him. I think it's meaningful to his agent. At the same time, there's a […]

Jimmy Butler Not Signing An Extension This Year

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler doesn't intend to sign an extension this year and plans to hit free agency next summer. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Butler will not sign an extension with the Heat or any other team. Charania added that Butler is "determined" to have a big season in 2024-25 to earn […]

Suns Not Interested In Moving Kevin Durant

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant has drawn heavy links with the Houston Rockets this week, but he isn't expected to leave the team after his first full season in Arizona. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, there is a "zero percent" chance Phoenix will move Durant this offseason. The Suns reportedly still have a big […]

2024 Dynasty Fantasy Football Buys and Sells - NFC East Edition

Dynasty roster-building season is in full swing with rookie drafts happening all summer long. Given that it is currently June, coach speak and rumors can have an impact on values. Depth charts and rosters still have a long way to go before they are solidified for Week 1, so the best course of action right […]

Wizards May Flip Malcolm Brogdon In Another Trade

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon might not remain on the team for long. After he was acquired from the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that Brogdon could be moved elsewhere in a trade. Washington has fully entered a rebuilding mode, and it doesn't make sense for them to keep ahold […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/27/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! The pre-weekend slate for MLB is always smaller, but the DFS sites have decided to make it a little harder on DFS managers. FanDuel is at least offering us a six-game slate, but DraftKings has narrowed it down to four matchups. Check the lineup lock times on both sites to avoid missing out.  […]

Darius Garland Set To Stay Put

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland appears ready to remain on the team. Following Cleveland's second-round exit against Boston, multiple reports suggested he will be looking for a change of scenery if Donovan Mitchell ties himself long-term with the franchise. Mitchell is now on the cusp of agreeing to an extension with the Cavaliers. But […]

Kristaps Porzingis Expected To Miss Start Of Season

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (leg) is set to miss the start of next season. Porzingis suffered a torn retinaculum and dislocated posterior tibialis tendon during the NBA Finals and needs surgery. "Kristaps, after his surgery, we don't know exactly when he'll be back," said Celtics president Brad Stevens on The Ryen Russillo Podcast. "But, […]

Kansas City Chiefs Fantasy Football Team Preview - QB, RB, WR, TE Outlooks

Welcome to my 2024 fantasy football preview for the Kansas City Chiefs as part of my team-by-team fantasy football outlooks series. This new 32-part series will dissect each NFL team through a fantasy football lens. We'll look at each of the four primary positions—quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end—and identify each player's value […]

Jhonkensy Noel - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Cleveland Guardians unleashed one of their secret weapons on Wednesday night as they activated and started first baseman Jhonkensy Noel. He wasted no time making the most of his first start. The 6-foot-3, 250-pound Noel smashed a high fastball over the […]

Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Byron Buxton, MacKenzie Gore, Bobby Miller, and More

There is nothing quite like the ebbs and flows of fantasy baseball. Every at-bat of every game is the final straw based on that moment whereas in reality, players will have hundreds more across the next dozen weeks to neutralize whatever outcome came about. Across the past two months, plenty of recently unknown players have […]

Top Candidates to Dethrone Josh Allen as the Fantasy Football QB1 in 2024

Josh Allen has finished as the QB1 in fantasy football in three of the last four seasons. During that span, his lone finish below QB1 was as the measly QB2 in 2022. Allen has been about as reliable as any quarterback in fantasy. Allen's dominance comes from his combination of passing and rushing talent. Allen […]