Luke Raley Out Of Mariners' Lineup Saturday Night

Seattle Mariners outfielder/first baseman/designated hitter Luke Raley will head to the bench on Saturday night with the Mariners facing Houston Astros' lefty Framber Valdez. The left-handed hitting Raley is hitting .224 with no home runs, three RBI, and four runs scored in 60 plate appearances. Sam Haggerty gets the start in left field. Raley and […]

Lonzo Ball Exercises Option For 2024-25

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (knee) exercised his $21.4 million option for the 2024-25 campaign. This was expected, especially since the 2017 No. 2 overall pick has been sidelined by a left knee injury for over two years. During his time away, he's undergone three surgeries to address the issue, including a cartilage transplant. Ball […]

Luis Arraez In DH Slot And Batting Leadoff In Padres' Debut

Infielder Luis Arraez, acquired by the San Diego Padres for prospects on Friday night from the Miami Marlins, is in the designated hitter slot and is batting leadoff on Saturday night. Arraez is hitting .299 with no home runs, five RBI, and 22 runs in 148 plate appearances this season. Arraez could also see time […]

Colton Cowser Out Of Lineup Against Lefty On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser is out of the lineup for Saturday night's tilt against Andrew Abbott and the Cincinnati Reds. Ryan McKenna is starting in left field in Cowser's place. This shouldn't a cause for concern for fantasy owners as this appears to be Cowser being in a platoon situation. The lefty has only […]

Alec Marsh Scheduled For Rehab Start On Sunday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Alec Marsh (elbow) is set for a rehab start with Triple-A Omaha on Sunday. Marsh is expect to throw between 60-65 pitches in the start. As of now it's unclear if Marsh will need multiple rehab starts before rejoining the Royals, so there is a chance that if all goes […]

Josiah Gray Feels Good After Throwing Bullpen

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Josiah Gray (elbow) felt good after throwing a bullpen on Saturday, according to manager Dave Martinez. He threw around 30-35 pitches and will be throwing another bullpen on Tuesday or Wednesday. There currently isn't a timetable set for Gray's return or when to expect him to begin rehab starts, but this […]

Patrick Bailey Placed On 7-Day Concussion Injured List

The San Francisco Giants announced Saturday that they have placed catcher Patrick Bailey on the 7-day concussion injured list and have recalled catcher Blake Sabol from Triple-A Sacramento. Bailey was removed from Friday night's game after a foul tip on a 95 mph fastball hit off his mask in the bottom of the first inning. […]

Trea Turner Out Six Weeks With Hamstring Strain

The Philadelphia Phillies announced Saturday that shortstop Trea Turner (hamstring) will be put on the 10-day injured list with a left-hamstring strain. The shortstop was quoted as saying he expects to miss six weeks and that it would "be a win" if he returned any earlier than that. Turner was pulled after the bottom of […]

Luis Rengifo Out Of Lineup On Saturday

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Luis Rengifo (illness) is out of the lineup on Saturday with an illness. Brandon Drury will be hitting fifth starting at third base and Ehire Adrianza will be hitting second and starting at second base against the Cleveland Guardians. Adrianza has been getting extra playing time when Rengifo or Drury […]

The Fastest Players In The NFL: Who Finished At The Top Last Season?

The 2024 NFL offseason continues to pass by. With several big free agents signing with new teams, exciting rookies being drafted, and training camp just a couple of months away, we're already looking ahead to 2024 Fantasy Football. RotoBaller's David Rispoli digs into some of the NFL's fastest players using NextGen Stats. Which game-breakers were […]

Josh Naylor Getting A Breather Versus Lefty Saturday

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor is getting a day off on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Reid Detmers. The 26-year-old has enjoyed a big start to his season and has actually fared quite well against left-handed pitching. Naylor has hit .263 with seven homers, two steals, and an .857 OPS across […]

J.T. Realmuto Moves Into Two-Hole Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is hitting out of the two-hole for the first time this season on Saturday against the visiting San Francisco Giants and right-hander Keaton Winn. The two-hole has largely belonged to Trea Turner this season but Realmuto takes over the spot after Turner was placed on the 10-day injured list on […]

Alek Manoah To Start Sunday For Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah (shoulder) is slated to make his season debut on Sunday afternoon against the Washington Nationals. The 26-year-old threw a side session on Friday after he was rocked for a 6.50 ERA across four starts with Triple-A Buffalo to begin his season. It's been tough sledding for Manoah since he […]

Seiya Suzuki Could Be Activated In The Coming Week

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique) could be activated off the injured list in the coming week, according to skipper Craig Counsell. The 29-year-old hasn't appeared since April 15 due to a right oblique strain after a fantastic start to his season. Suzuki hit .305 with three homers, 13 RBI, and an .893 OPS across […]

Cody Bellinger Could Be Activated Soon

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (ribs) could be activated within the next week, according to manager Craig Counsell. The 28-year-old is doing some hitting and defensive drills on Saturday as he works his way back from a right rib fracture. Bellinger suffered his injury on April 23 when he crashed into the outfield fence trying […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets: Oneil Cruz Buy or Sell? (Week 6)

BALLER MOVE: Sell Oneil Cruz ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz was a popular breakout pick in the industry after missing the majority of last season due to an ankle injury. Despite high expectations from fantasy managers, Cruz's performance has been underwhelming. With an ADP just outside the fourth round, he was projected to be a […]

Buy or Sell Bo Bichette? Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets (Week 6)

BALLER MOVE: Sell Bo Bichette ANALYSIS: Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette has had a rough start to the 2024 season. The 26-year-old posted a disappointing .205/.262/.295 line with just one home run through his first 29 games. This is a stark contrast when compared to his previous two seasons, during which he tallied at […]

Trea Turner Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured prior to Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants with a left hamstring strain. The Phillies promoted infielder Kody Clemens from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to fill the roster spot in a corresponding move. Turner was off to another dominant season, posting a .343/.392/.460 […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Analysis: MacKenzie Gore Buy or Sell? (Week 6)

BALLER MOVE: Buy MacKenzie Gore ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore has become a pleasant surprise for those who selected him later in their draft or grabbed him off the waiver wire. The former number three overall section in the 2017 MLB Draft has posted a strong 3.19 ERA and 1.35 WHIP with 38 punchouts […]

Christian Scott - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Most Formats PROSPECT STASH RANKING: #6 CALL-UP ETA: Saturday May 4th, 2024 ANALYSIS: New York Mets starting pitching prospect was recently promoted to the major leagues and is scheduled to make his first career start on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Mets' number-five-ranked prospect has been making headlines at […]

Jets Sign 17 Undrafted Free Agents

The New York Jets signed undrafted free-agent cornerbacks Shemar Bartholomew and Myles Jones, wide receivers Tyler Harrell and Marcus Riley, edge rushers Tyreek Johnson and Braiden McGregor, tight end Lincoln Sefcik, offensive linemen Willie Tyler and Brady Latham, safeties Al Blades Sr. and Jarius Monroe, quarterback Peewee Jarrett, linebackers Jackson Sirmon, Jimmy Ciarlo and Tre […]

Hector Neris - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 60% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Chicago Cubs have recently shifted ninth-inning duties to veteran reliever Hector Neris, making him a must-add in all formats. Last season, Neris, who was on the Houston Astros, was one of the best relievers in baseball, posting a dominant 1.71 ERA and 1.05 […]

Andy Pages - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Andy Pages has settled in quite well in his first taste of the major leagues and is worth rostering in all standard leagues. Pages opened the season with Triple-A and posted a dominant .371/.452/.694 line with five home […]

Junior Caminero - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Formats PROSPECT RANKING: #1 CALL-UP ETA: May ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays third base/shortstop prospect Junior Caminero has had an unbelievable start to the season in Triple-A and should be back in the major leagues very soon. The number four prospect in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline, has an incredible .328/.391/.724 […]

Yasmani Grandal Making First Start Of Season

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Yasmani Grandal is making his first start of the season and will bat in the six-hole against Colorado Rockies southpaw Austin Gomber. Grandal was activated from the injured list on Friday after recovering from plantar fasciitis, a move that also sent Henry Davis down to Triple-A. The 35-year-old catcher posted a .234/.309/.339 […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice: Buy or Sell Jose Berrios? (Week 6)

BALLER MOVE: Sell Jose Berrios ANALYSIS:  Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios has quietly been one of the best starting pitchers throughout the opening month of the season. The 29-year-old has tossed 43 ⅔ innings, resulting in a 4-2 record, a stellar 1.44 ERA, a 1.01 WHIP, and 31 punchouts. While this surface-level production is […]

Kevin Kiermaier Activated From Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (hip) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will start in Saturday's lineup as the Blue Jays continue a three-game set against right-handed pitcher Jake Irvin and the Washington Nationals. Kiermaier only stayed on the injured list for a minimum of ten days and should be expected […]

Alex Kirilloff Idle Against Lefty

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff is not in Saturday's lineup as the Twins are slated to face Boston southpaw Brennan Bernardino. Kirilloff has yet to make a start this season against a left-handed pitcher, and Saturday will be no different. As a result, Willi Castro will play left field, which opens the hot corner for […]

Le'Raven Clark Placed On Injured List

The Philadelphia Eagles placed offensive tackle Le'Raven Clark (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve on Friday and also added rookie undrafted free-agent offensive tackles Gottlieb Ayedze, Anim Dankwah and Laekin Vakalahi, tight end McCallan Castles, defensive tackle Gabe Hall, running back Kendall Milton and safety Andre' Sam. The move to put Clark on IR in the offseason […]

Matt Mervis Sent Down, Miles Mastrobuoni Promoted

Chicago Cubs infielder Miles Mastrobuoni was called up from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday in a corresponding move that sent Cubs first base prospect Matt Mervis back down to the minor leagues. Mervis disappointed fantasy managers in his second major league stint and will most likely not receive another chance until later in the summer. Mervis […]