Denny McCarthy To Unleash His Putter This Week

Denny McCarthy played a very good second round at the U.S. Open. The American golfer appeared poised to make a move and then Saturday happened. It was not so much the 72 but the several missed putts on the Front 9 and several missed shots on the Back 9. McCarthy dropped out of the Top […]

No Clear Timetable For Javier Baez's Return

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (spine) said he plans to leave on Thursday to visit doctors in Florida, and there's no clear timetable for his return, although the Tigers are expecting his absence to be longer than the minimum 10 days on the injured list as he recovers from lumbar-spine inflammation. Baez, who said he […]

Cameron Young Trying To Regain Form Amid Tough June

Cameron Young has mightily struggled in three tournaments this June. The American golfer missed the but at the RBC Canadian Open. Then, Young shot a 76-77 over the weekend at The Memorial. If DFS users and bettors thought that was bad, the American made the cut at the U.S. Open. However, Young never came close […]

No Timetable For Kerry Carpenter

The Detroit Tigers haven't indicated a timetable for outfielder Kerry Carpenter's (spine) return after he went on the injured list on May 29 (retroactive to May 27) with what the Tigers called lumbar-spine inflammation. Carpenter had been dealing with a lingering back issue and underwent tests the previous evening. The Tigers recently altered his diagnosis […]

Byeong Hun An Wants To Put U.S Open Behind Him

Byeong Hun An did not enjoy the U.S. Open course at Pinehurst No. 2. The South Korean golfer shot a 74 and 78 as he missed the cut by seven strokes. Next up is the RBC Heritage, where he posted an 80 on a Sunday, and his Friday 78 was his worst round of golf […]

Euro 2024 Fantasy Preview: Matchday 2 Tips and Top Captaincy Picks

"Never write off the Germans," they say, and this was evident when the host nation defeated Scotland 5-1 in the opening game in Berlin. Matchday 1 was filled with splendor, with Spain and Romania securing a 3-0 victory over Croatia and Ukraine respectively, while Belgium suffered a surprising 1-0 defeat against Slovakia. RotoBaller remains your […]

Ben Rice - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Yankees prospect Ben Rice has been making noise at Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre since his promotion two weeks ago. And his production after his promotion was well-timed as the Yankees have a major need at first base as a result of […]

Rhett Lowder Pitching Effectively In June

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Rhett Lowder has been very good in three June starts for Double-A Chattanooga. The 22-year-old right-hander has a 3.29 ERA this month with 12 strikeouts and two walks in 13 2/3 innings. The seventh overall pick in the 2023 draft out of Wake Forest is known for his excellent control and […]

Thairo Estrada Hits Walk-Off Homer

San Francisco Giants second baseman Thairo Estrada hit a three-run, walk-off homer to lift them to a 7-6 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Estrada's homer was his ninth and capped off a night that saw him finish with two hits, four RBI, and a walk in five plate appearances. The home run snapped […]

Ian Happ Hits Eighth Homer On Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs in Monday's 7-6 loss at the San Francisco Giants. Happ's eighth home run was a three-run shot in the top of the seventh inning that gave the Cubs a 6-3 lead as he finished with two hits and a walk in four plate appearances. […]

Jacob Melton Returns To Lineup For Double-A Corpus Christi

Houston Astros outfield prospect Jacob Melton (wrist) is back in action for Double-A Corpus Christi. In his first action since May 22, Melton is 1-for-6 in two games since his return to the lineup. The speedy 23-year-old has hit .264 with five home runs and 24 RBI to go with 10 stolen bases at Double-A […]

Shohei Ohtani Continues Multi-Hit Tear

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani had three hits during Monday's 9-5 win at the Colorado Rockies, his third multi-hit game in the last four. Ohtani had two doubles, a single, and a walk, as he also scored twice and drove in a run. He has recorded seven hits in his last 15 at-bats […]

Jett Williams Looking At August As Best-Case Return Date

New York Mets shortstop prospect Jett Williams (wrist) underwent surgery in early June and will be sidelined until at least August. Limited to 11 games at Double-A Binghamton this season, Williams has hit .179 with no homers, and two RBI to go with two stolen bases. A pure-hitter with excellent speed, the 20-year-old drew 104 […]

Kyrie Irving Limited To 15 Points In Game 5 Loss

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving managed only 15 points on 5-for-16 shooting in Monday's 106-88 Game 5 loss against Boston. The Mavericks offense struggled right from the off, and Irving was forced to watch his former team celebrate the championship in the end. He was 3-for-9 with the three-ball and picked up three rebounds, nine […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports (Offseason Updates): Joe Burrow, Deshaun Watson, Breece Hall, Jonathon Brooks, Gus Edwards, Josh Jacobs, and more

Fantasy football drafts happen all year long, but the thick of draft season is ahead. That said, it's important to start monitoring the latest injury news around the NFL. Our offseason injury updates and reports as of Tuesday, June 18, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key guys. In the thick of mandatory […]

Freddie Freeman Reaches Base Six Times

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman recorded five walks and two runs scored during the team’s 9-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday. The veteran slugger also reached base when he recorded a single in his final plate appearance; the first time in his career, Freeman reached base six times. He is slashing […]

Luka Doncic Ends Finals With Historic Numbers

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic recorded 28 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, and three steals as his squad failed to extend the NBA Finals against Boston on Monday. Doncic received very little support from his teammates in a 106-88 defeat. It was a disappointing finish to an otherwise outstanding campaign for Doncic, who led […]

James Paxton Fans Eight In Monday’s Win Over Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher James Paxton (7-1) struck out eight over seven innings during Monday's 9-5 win at the Colorado Rockies. Paxton also recorded his sixth quality start, allowing two hits, one earned run, and one walk while picking up his seventh win of the season. Overall, Paxton has a 3.65 ERA and a 1.31 […]

Al Horford Finally Celebrates Championship Win In 186th Playoff Game

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford had a special night on Monday as the team finished off Dallas in the 2024 NBA Finals with a 106-88 win. He shook off an unwanted status as the active player with the most playoff appearances without winning an NBA championship. Horford, who made his debut with Atlanta in 2007-08, […]

Walker Jenkins Producing At Single-A Fort Myers In June

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins (hamstring) returned to Single-A Fort Myers on June 4 and has driven in eight runs in his eight games back from a hamstring injury. During those eight games, the 19-year-old switch hitter has more walks (six) than strikeouts (five). Jenkins is Minnesota's top overall prospect, and his five-tool profile […]

Michael Busch Hits First Homer Since May 28

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch homered in Monday's 7-6 loss at the San Francisco Giants, his first dinger since going deep on May 28. Busch's ninth homer was a two-run shot in the sixth inning that gave the Cubs a 2-1 lead. He is hitting .324/.425/.471 with a .896 OPS in June. Overall, Busch […]

Kristaps Porzingis Set For Surgery After Helping Celtics Clinch Title

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (leg) returned to the court in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals against Dallas on Monday. Despite carrying a leg injury, he contributed six points in 16 minutes off the bench as the team earned banner No. 18 with a 106-88 win. Porzingis, who became the first Latvia native […]

DJ Herz - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals starting pitching prospect DJ Herz turned in his best start at the major league level last week and is worth adding in all standard formats. On Saturday, June 15, the 23-year-old southpaw struck out 13 Marlins across six one-hit frames […]

David Festa - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins starting pitching prospect David Festa has been performing quite well at Triple-A this season and is worth stashing in deeper redraft leagues. In 54 innings with Triple-A St.Paul, the 24-year-old holds a 3.50 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and a 24:81 BB:K ratio. Festa got a […]

Emmanuel Rodriguez Remains On Injured List At Triple-A Wichita

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez (thumb) was placed on the 7-day injured list on June 7 and remains sidelined at Double-A Wichita. Rodriguez was having a nice season at Wichita with a .298 average, eight home runs, and 20 RBI to go with a 1.100 OPS. He has added nine stolen bases. The No. […]

Jayson Tatum Finishes Finals With Big Effort

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum closed out the 2024 NBA Finals in style, going close to a 30-point triple-double in Monday's title-clincher against Dallas. He led all scorers with 31 points and registered eight rebounds and 11 assists with two steals. The Boston star had two 30-point efforts in the five-game series and ended up […]

Lawrence Butler To Be Recalled

The Oakland Athletics are set to recall first base/outfield prospect Lawrence Butler from Triple-A Las Vegas. Butler performed well enough in the Cactus League to break camp with the club, but struggled mightily and was demoted on May 14. In his time with Las Vegas, Butler hit .255 with four homers and nine RBI in […]

RotoBaller PGA Show: Fantasy Golf, Betting, and DFS Breakdown - Travelers Championship (2024)

With multiple outright PGA winners from the RotoBaller PGA Show already this year, the RotoBaller team will look to stay hot and give viewers an insight into some of their favorite bets and DFS plays for the 2024 Travelers Championship. Scroll down to watch this week's episode via the YouTube link and start winning MORE […]

Jaylen Brown Named Finals MVP

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown was named the 2024 Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP after the team closed out Dallas with a 106-86 victory on Monday. Brown, who was also voted the Eastern Conference Finals MVP during Boston's successful playoff campaign, had 21 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and two steals in the title-clincher. He […]

Jacob Wilson Begins Rehab Assignment

Oakland Athletics shortstop prospect Jacob Wilson (knee) began his rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Monday and went 1-for-2 with a single. Wilson, the club's No.1 prospect has been sidelined for over a month with knee tendinitis. Prior to his injury, Wilson hit a combined .437 with three homers, 22 RBI and just […]