Jackson Ferris Turns In Six Scoreless Innings In Latest Start

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Jackson Ferris scattered two hits and a walk and struck out eight in six scoreless innings Sunday for the High-A Great Lakes Loons. The left-hander has been very effective in June with a 2.11 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in four starts. He has 32 strikeouts and 10 walks over 21 […]

Cavaliers "Confident" About Reaching Extension With Donovan Mitchell

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell doesn't appear to be going anywhere this offseason. A fresh report from NBA insider Shams Charania notes that the Cavaliers are "confident" about reaching a contract extension soon with Mitchell. Charania adds that the team is also in the "final stages" of deciding its new head coach. Mitchell has enjoyed […]

Wizards Interested In Mitchell Robinson

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson looks set to suit up for a different team next season, and the Washington Wizards are reportedly one of the clubs interested in his services. According to NBA insider Ian Begley, Robinson has "come up" in trade talks between Washington and New York. Last season, Isaiah Hartenstein outplayed Robinson, […]

Denzel Clarke Hits Two Homers In Double-A

Oakland Athletics outfield prospect Denzel Clarke had a day to remember for Double-A Midland on Sunday. Clarke went 3-for-3 on the day with a single and pair of solo homers to help lead to the RockHounds 40th victory of the season. Clarke, 24, has now hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games after […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Fernando Tatis Jr., Blake Snell, James Wood, David Bednar, David Fry, Starling Marte, and more

Week 14 of the 2024 MLB season is set to begin, and there are several injured players to keep tabs on. These bumps and bruises are sure to affect fantasy baseball lineups, so let's take a look at the top injured players including Fernando Tatis Jr., Blake Snell, James Wood, David Bednar, David Fry, Starling […]

Chris Paul Expected To Draw Interest From Lakers And Clippers As Free Agent

Golden State Warriors point guard Chris Paul has been linked with a move back to Los Angeles. NBA insider Marc Stein believes that Paul would draw interest from both the Clippers and Lakers if he hits free agency. However, he adds that interest in bringing him to the Lakers "might not be unanimous within the […]

Matt Shaw Continues To Show Power In Triple-A

Chicago Cubs infield prospect Matt Shaw had another big performance for Double-A Tennessee on Sunday. Shaw, the No. 42 prospect per MLB Pipeline went 2-for-4 with three runs, five RBI and a home run in a loss. Shaw's homer was his third in the last six games and he is now hitting .245 with 10 […]

DeMar DeRozan's Future in Chicago In Doubt

Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan has been expected to re-sign with the team this offseason, but there might be a twist in the tale. "One of the loudest questions bouncing around the league at the minute is thus: Will DeRozan be more available in free agency than expected now once the marketplace officially opens on […]

Zach Maxwell K's 3 In Inning Of Relief

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Zach Maxwell earned his second victory of the season out of relief for Triple-A Louisville on Sunday. Maxwell sent down all three batters he faced via the strikeout and allowed one hit. Maxwell has close to an equal amount of time between Double-A and Triple-A this season. After dominating Double-A with […]

Austin Krob Racks Up 12 K's

San Diego Padres pitching prospect Austin Krob put together a big performance for Double-A San Antonio on Sunday. The lefty tossed seven scoreless innings and allowed two hits with two walks and a career-high 12 strikeouts. Krob was on his game in this contest, but still earned a no-decision as it went into extra-innings. Krob […]

Ricky Stenhouse Finishes Seventh In The USA Today 301

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. finished seventh in the USA Today 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. In what was a long, rain-filled afternoon in Loudon, Stenhouse showed tremendous patience and grit to earn his second top-10 finish in as many weeks. Prior to last week's finish at Iowa, the 14-year Cup veteran had not finished better […]

Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (June 24 - June 30)

Yet another week has passed, and we've seen more injuries (Jesus Luzardo), more call-ups (Orelvis Martinez), and big-time disappointment (again, Orelvis Martinez). Nevertheless, we need to keep plugging away, so let's get prepared for the week ahead. There are lots of articles out there outlining waiver wire adds, two-start pitchers, players to stash, and more, […]

Kyle Lowry Expected To Re-Sign With 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry is expected to return to the team for the 2024-25 campaign. Lowry is a free agent after completing a short-term deal with his hometown team. The Knicks and Clippers have reportedly kept tabs on him, but according to NBA insider Marc Stein, the 38-year-old is "widely" expected to re-sign […]

Jasson Dominguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jasson Dominguez's significant left oblique strain is a major blow for the Yankees' top prospect, sidelining him for up to eight weeks. Despite this, Dominguez remains a must-stash talent in deeper fantasy leagues due to his elite potential and dynamic skill set. Nicknamed […]

Tink Hence Leaves Early In Return

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Tink Hence (undisclosed) left Sunday's start after one inning. Sunday's start was the first for Hence since he was sidelined on June 5 with tightness in his chest, shoulder, and side. It's never a good sign when a pitcher re-injures themselves right after returning from being banged up, but more […]

Paul George Linked With Warriors

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Paul George could remain in the Pacific Division as a member of the Golden State Warriors. According to NBA insider Brett Siegel, a "very close eye" should be kept on the Warriors regarding George if Klay Thompson leaves the team. George has previously linked with moving to the East, with the […]

Chase Briscoe Finishes Runner-Up At New Hampshire

Chase Briscoe finished second in the USA Today 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, his best finish of the season. With an average finish of 13.5, and with two top-10s in his last two starts at Loudon, Briscoe is quickly becoming one of the best drivers at the Magic Mile. Because of this, heading into […]

Noelvi Marte Continues To Struggle

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Noelvi Marte continues to struggle as he works towards his return to the big leagues. Marte went 0-for-4 on Sunday and is now 7-for-49 with two RBI and a stolen base for Triple-A Louisville. Marte has struggled mightily as he is shaking off some of the rust from serving an 80-game […]

James Wood Is Healthy And Hitting

Washington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood returned from a hamstring injury last week and has not missed a beat. Since returning, Wood, a consensus Top-5 prospect has gone 3-for-12 with a home run, two RBI and four walks in four games. Prior to landing on the seven-day injured list, Wood was carving up Triple-A pitching. […]

Josh Berry Finishes Third At New Hampshire

In what was a long afternoon in The Granite State, Josh Berry persevered to finish third in Sunday's USA Today 301. Sunday's finish marked Berry's second top-five finish of the season and his fourth top-10 over the last six races. Despite his recent hot streak and despite having earned a reputation as a strong flat-banked […]

Denver Broncos Fantasy Football Team Preview - QB, RB, WR, TE Outlooks

Welcome to my 2024 fantasy football preview for the Denver Broncos as part of my team-by-team fantasy football outlooks series.  We're officially onto the AFC West. This division is starting to look more and more like the AFC East when Tom Brady dominated it with the Patriots. The Broncos released former starting quarterback Russell Wilson this offseason, ensuring […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (6/24/24) - Showdown Slate: Daily Fantasy Hockey

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer, respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL postseason, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake […]

Top Fantasy Football Dynasty Sleepers Heading Into 2024 - Quarterbacks

With the 2024 NFL season approaching, dynasty fantasy football drafts are in full swing. A new crop of rookies is joining an already talented base of impact players, leaving dynasty fantasy football managers with difficult decisions regarding trades, draft picks, and roster construction. As these key decisions await managers, it is important to identify young […]

Fantasy Football Sleepers Outside The Top 150 Picks - 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Identifying sleepers is one of the most fun aspects of playing fantasy football. However, the odds of hitting on one are low. If you do manage to find one, it can give you a nice edge right out of the gates. The best thing about taking sleepers late in your draft? If they don’t work […]

Luis Severino Spectacular On Sunday Night

New York Mets starting pitcher Luis Severino had his best start of the season on Sunday Night Baseball against the Chicago Cubs, throwing six shutout innings to pick up his fifth win of the season in a 5-2 victory. Severino was firing on all cylinders in this one, allowing just three hits and striking out […]

Josh Naylor Hits 20th Homer On Sunday

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor continued his strong season on Sunday, going 3-for-5 with a homer, a double, two runs scored, and an RBI. Naylor became the fifth major leaguer this season to hit 20 dingers with his fourth-inning shot. The 27-year-old is enjoying a breakout season where he has found his power stroke. […]

Colt Keith Finishes Triple Short Of Cycle On Sunday

Detroit Tigers second baseman Colt Keith had a big game on Sunday, going 4-for-5 with a homer, a double, three runs scored, and three RBI in an 11-2 thumping of the Chicago White Sox. Keith, like the rest of the Tigers lineup, feasted on White Sox starter Jonathan Cannon, homering off him in the first […]

Spencer Horwitz Blasts First Two Homers Of Season

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Spencer Horwitz went 2-for-3 with a pair of homers in a 6-5 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. Horwitz did his part to give his team a chance to win this one, getting on base four times, scoring three runs, and driving in two. The 26-year-old has been dynamite since […]

Blake Snell Struggles In Rehab Outing

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell (groin) labored through his first rehab start on Sunday, tossing 1 ⅔ innings while allowing two runs on three hits. He didn't strike out a batter and walked three. It wasn't the appearance that Snell or the Giants were looking for and shows that he's going to need […]

Robbie Ray Throws 45 Pitches In Latest Rehab Outing

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Robbie Ray (elbow) continued his rehab assignment in Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, throwing 45 pitches in 2 ⅓ IP. He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out a pair. Ray is in the process of a long rehab stint that is acting as his Spring Training. He will […]