Orelvis Martinez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With the Toronto Blue Jays placing shortstop Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list, the team called up their No. 2 prospect, Orelvis Martinez, on Tuesday afternoon. It was only a matter of time until Martinez got his shot in the big leagues after […]

Adolis Garcia Getting A Breather On Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia will start on the bench on Tuesday against the visiting New York Mets. This will be Garcia's first day off since April 27. Garcia hasn't been quite as good as he was as a second-time All-Star in 2023, but he still has 13 home runs, 40 RBI and six stolen […]

Mike Tauchman To "Miss Significant Time"

Chicago Cubs outfielder Mike Tauchman (groin) is being placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 2 left-groin strain. Tauchman's injury will require four weeks to heal, and manager Craig Counsell said, "He's going to miss significant time." The 33-year-old left-handed slugger will not return to the Cubs' lineup until after the All-Star break. […]

Christopher Morel Resting Against Giants

Chicago Cubs third baseman Christopher Morel will take a seat on the bench for Tuesday's contest against the visiting San Francisco Giants. Morel's average has dropped under .200 on the year and he has just one hit in 20 at-bats with five strikeouts in his last five games. In the month of June, he's gone […]

David Hamilton Not Playing On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox infielder David Hamilton (side) is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday versus the hosting Toronto Blue Jays. Hamilton left Monday's series opener in Canada early with left-side discomfort and will sit out for at least one game. For now, fantasy managers in deeper leagues should consider him day-to-day. Ceddanne Rafaela […]

Astros Place Justin Verlander On 15-Day Injured List

The Houston Astros placed right-hander Justin Verlander (neck) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 16) on Tuesday with neck discomfort and recalled right-hander Nick Hernandez from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. Verlander was scratched from his start last Saturday with neck discomfort and is now headed to the IL because he […]

James Wood Returns From Seven-Day Injured List

Washington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood (hamstring) was activated from the seven-day minor-league injured list on Tuesday and has returned to Triple-A Rochester. With fellow outfield prospect Dylan Crews being promoted from Double-A Harrisburg on Monday, Wood and Crews will return to the same outfield. Wood is Washington's top prospect and the No. 4 overall […]

Patrick Surtain II Dismisses Trade Rumors

Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II has been in trade rumors over the last calendar year, but the 24-year-old said he wants to stay with the organization long-term. The team picked up his fifth-year option a few months ago, which was a no-brainer decision after he made two Pro Bowls and one All-Pro team in […]

Jesse Winker Returns On Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Jesse Winker (knee) has returned to Tuesday's lineup against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Slade Cecconi, playing in left field and batting third. Winker will return to the starting lineup for the first time since leaving Saturday's game early against the Miami Marlins with a right-knee injury that ended up not […]

Broncos Laud "Maturity" Of Bo Nix

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix was the 12th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, and he will get the chance to be Sean Payton's QB of the future. So far this offseason, Denver's coaching staff has continually praised Nix's maturity level and growth. "There is a maturity level," offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi said. "I […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Out For First Time All Year

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is taking his first day off of the season on Tuesday on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies. It's a much-needed break for Tatis, who was recently on a hot streak for the Friars. But after losing a 17-game hitting streak on May 25, Tatis has just two […]

Sungjae Im Has Been Thriving At Non-Major Events

Sungjae Im has missed the cut at all three major events so far in 2024, but non-major Im has been fantastic over the past month. The South Korean placed fourth at the Wells Fargo, ninth at the Charles Schwab, and eighth at the Memorial thanks to great driving statistics and a strong putter that apparently […]

TJ Friedl Out For Reds On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (hamstring) is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates. Freidl was pulled from Monday's series opener with hamstring tightness that isn't considered serious. For now, fantasy managers should consider him to be day-to-day. With Friedl sidelined, Stuart Fairchild is starting in center field and […]

Pascal Siakam Likely To Remain With Indiana

According to Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files, Indiana Pacers forward/center Pascal Siakam is close to signing a long-term contract extension with the team. Siakam had a solid first season as a Pacer and should receive a maximum deal. The All-Star forward compiled averages of 21.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 41 regular-season contests with […]

Giants Adding Running Back Jacob Saylors

The New York Giants are signing running back Jacob Saylors, according to team beat writer Art Stapleton. Saylors was with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the UFL for the 2024 season, where he rushed 94 times for 460 and five touchdowns to go along with 151 receiving yards and three receiving scores. While he may […]

Corey Conners Finding His Short Game

Corey Conners has long been known as a ball-striking phenom who just needs a slightly above-average putting week to find himself atop the leaderboard. Well, in two of his last three events, the 32-year-old has gained more than three strokes with the flat stick. He's added on a combined 8.3 strokes gained around-the-green in those […]

Oneil Cruz Out Against A Lefty

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz is sitting out on Tuesday against left-hander Nick Lodolo and the visiting Cincinnati Reds. With Cruz out, Jared Triolo will start at shortstop and bat seventh against Lodolo. Cruz is hitting just .113 (7-for-62) with two of his nine home runs, three walks and 23 strikeouts in 65 plate appearances […]

Nolan Arenado Not In Tuesday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado is taking the day off on Tuesday against the hosting Miami Marlins. Amidst his recent slump, Arenado will head to the bench after going 3-for-20 in his last five games, including an 0-for-6 performance in the team's extra-inning win on Monday. The 33-year-old veteran's recent cold stretch has […]

Is Bucky Irving, Chase Edmonds, or Sean Tucker the RB2 for the Buccaneers?

Rachaad White is the undisputed starting running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers heading into the 2024 NFL season. Last season, the former Arizona State standout had 1,539 yards from scrimmage (990 rushing) and nine total touchdowns (six rushing). Those numbers ranked him the ninth-best running back in standard formats and 14th in PPR and […]

Gareon Conley Signing With Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys signed defensive back Gareon Conley on Tuesday, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Conley is a former first-round pick by the Oakland Raiders in 2017, and he spent three seasons in Silver and Black before two years with the Houston Texans. Most recently, he played for the D.C. Defenders of the UFL […]

Is Odell Beckham Jr. or Malik Washington the WR3 for the Dolphins?

Odell Beckham Jr. signed a three-year, $3 million deal with the Miami Dolphins this offseason. The AFC East franchise also drafted wide receiver Malik Washington in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Dolphins also signed Jaylen Waddle to a three-year, $84.75 million contract extension and have positioned themselves to have a stellar […]

Tony Finau Brings Great Form To Travelers

Tony Finau was one poor Saturday round away from truly being in the mix at the U.S. Open last week, but the third-place finish continued a marvelous stretch of play that began at the end of March. The 34-year-old was runner-up at the Houston Open three months ago, and since then he's placed in the […]

Orelvis Martinez Called Up To The Big Leagues

The Toronto Blue Jays recalled infield prospect Orelvis Martinez from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday and placed shortstop Bo Bichette (calf) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move with a right-calf strain. The team's No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, will now be an option at shortstop alongside Isiah Kiner-Falefa for the Blue Jays […]

Denzel Mims Being Waived By Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are waiving wide receiver Denzel Mims, according to NFL.com. The 2020 second-round pick by the New York Jets signed with the Steelers in October of last season and signed a reserve/futures contract in January, but his time with the team has come to an end. After a promising collegiate career at Baylor, […]

Patrick Cantlay Looks For Ninth Career Win In Connecticut

Patrick Cantlay has a near-perfect tournament history resume when it comes to TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, CT. The 32-year-old has placed 15th or better in each of the last six years at the Travelers, with his best finish (4th place) coming last season. Cantlay has gained strokes in all four aspects of his game […]

Bo Bichette Placed On 10-Day Injured List Tuesday

The Toronto Blue Jays placed shortstop Bo Bichette (calf) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right-calf strain and recalled infield prospect Orelvis Martinez from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Bichette has been sidelined with the injury since last Friday and will now miss additional time. It's unclear if he'll be able […]

Al Horford Returning For His 18th NBA Season

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford will be returning for his 18th NBA season next year. Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck was on The Greg Hill Show on WEEI, a local Boston radio station, and said, "Al is coming back for next year. That's what I've been told." At 38 years old, Horford won his first NBA championship on […]

Is Kirk Cousins Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Offseason Injury Update

Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins was playing some of the best football of his career before suffering a torn Achilles in Week 8 of last season. That Week 8 contest proved to be his last game as a Viking, as he went on to sign a blockbuster deal with the Atlanta Falcons in the offseason. His […]

Preferred Lines Golf Betting Podcast - 2024 Travelers Championship Picks and Preview

Joe Idone (@TourPicks) welcomes the legend Tom Lippard to an all-new episode of Preferred Lines. Joe and Tom recap an unforgettable U.S. Open before Joe dives into his top betting picks on the board for the upcoming 2024 Travelers Championship. Be sure to subscribe to the Preferred Lines YouTube Channel, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. […]