Ian Happ Hits Walk-Off Single on Sunday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ hit a walk-off single in a 3-2 defeat of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Happ, whose 10th-inning knock came against Pirates closer David Bednar, finished the afternoon 1-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout. This has been an unspectacular season for Happ, who's batting .249/.340/.385 with seven homers, 31 RBI, […]

Nick Pivetta Sharp in Victory

San Diego Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta (7-2) collected his seventh win of the season Sunday in an 8-2 decision against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pivetta surrendered just two runs on two hits and tallied nine strikeouts against one walk over seven innings. It was a much-needed return to form for Pivetta, who combined to allow nine […]

Will Vest Dealing With Finger Injury

Detroit Tigers reliever Will Vest (finger) exited early in an 8-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday with a finger injury. Afterward, manager A.J. Hinch told Evan Woodbery of MLive.com that "(Vest) had this feeling in his pinky. It was bothering him, so we took him out. We'll get him evaluated, and he'll run […]

Jackson Merrill Placed on Seven-Day Concussion Injured List

The San Diego Padres announced that they have placed outfielder Jackson Merrill (head) on the seven-day concussion injured list. The team selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Trenton Brooks from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Merrill had to leave the Padres' game early on Saturday after he was shaken up on a stolen base […]

J.J. McCarthy Looking "a Lot Stronger"

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) looked "a lot stronger" in the ninth day of offseason workouts compared to the beginning. "They like the way he's throwing the ball," said Fowler. "They feel very comfortable with where he's at going into training camp." The 22-year-old suffered a meniscus tear last […]

Shohei Ohtani Will Be Dodgers' Starting Pitcher Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani (elbow) is finally returning to a major league mound. The Dodgers announced that he will serve as their starting pitcher Monday against the San Diego Padres. Manager Dave Roberts indicated Sunday that Ohtani will work as an opener, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. It'll be Ohtani's first action […]

Brayan Bello Pitches Seven Scoreless Innings

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello pitched seven shutout innings while striking out eight in a 2-0 win over the Yankees. He allowed three hits and three walks while improving his record to 3-1. This was the right-hander's third straight quality start, and he has only allowed more than three runs in a start […]

Brooks Lee Homers in Three-Hit Game

Minnesota Twins third baseman Brooks Lee went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Astros. This was his second straight game with a home run and his 15th straight game with at least one hit. The 15-game hitting streak is the longest active in the majors, and he's […]

Noah Cameron Throws Five Shutout Innings

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Noah Cameron struck out seven over five shutout innings in a 3-2 loss to the Athletics. He allowed four hits and one walk. This was a nice bounce-back outing after giving up six runs in his last time out against the Yankees. Besides that one bad start, Cameron has allowed […]

Emerson Hancock Tosses Seven Shutout Innings

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Emerson Hancock shut out the Guardians over seven innings in a 6-0 win on Sunday. He allowed two hits and a walk and struck out four. This was his sixth straight start of allowing three or fewer runs, and this was the longest of the bunch. Only one other start in […]

Nick Castellanos Blasts Grand Slam

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos hit a grand slam in Sunday's 11-4 win against the Blue Jays. It was his seventh home run of the season and his first since June 4th. The 33-year-old is now slashing .279/.322/.428 with seven home runs, 36 RBI, and 31 runs this season. The slugger's home run pace has […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Collects Four Hits in Win

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. was a tough out at the plate during Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Tatis struck out during his first at-bat, but the D-Backs were unable to get him out again. Tatis crushed the ball all over the park as he went 4-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, […]

Casey Schmitt Exits Early on Sunday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Casey Schmitt (foot) was removed early during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Schmitt fouled a ball off his foot in the top of the second inning. He attempted to play through the issue before being pulled out in the bottom of the third. The assumption is that he'll […]

Roki Sasaki Shut Down From Throwing

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (shoulder) has stopped his throwing program for a few days, according to manager Dave Roberts. The 23-year-old resumed throwing the baseball last week, but he isn't comfortable throwing with any intensity yet. Sasaki has been sidelined since the middle of May due to a right shoulder impingement. […]

Garrett Wilson Receives New Contract Offer

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the New York Jets have made a contract offer to wide receiver Garrett Wilson. Fowler added that both sides "have exchanged some numbers," so it's unknown how close the wideout actually is to agreeing to a new deal. The 24-year-old is coming off the best season of his career, catching […]

Jordan Hicks Headed to Boston

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jordan Hicks (toe) is part of a massive trade with the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. Hicks is headed to Boston along with Kyle Harrison, James Tibbs, and Jose Bello in exchange for slugger Rafael Devers. Hicks was recently placed on the 15-day injured list with right toe inflammation. Before […]

Kyle Harrison Traded to Red Sox

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kyle Harrison was traded to the Boston Red Sox in a massive trade on Sunday. Harrison was scheduled to take the mound for the Giants on Sunday night. Instead, Harrison will be headed to Boston along with Jordan Hicks, James Tibbs, and Jose Bello. In exchange, the Giants will receive […]

Travis Kelce Slims Down During the Offseason

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will "debut a bit of a slimmer look" at training camp. The multi-time All-Pro wasn't happy with his conditioning last season, so he lost 25 pounds in an attempt to improve his productivity. He is coming off one of his worst years since […]

2025 Fantasy Football Half-PPR FLEX Rankings: (Post-NFL Draft) - TreVeyon Henderson, Najee Harris, Michael Pittman Jr., Travis Etienne Jr., Emeka Egbuka

At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy football rankings to help you prepare for your upcoming drafts. We recently published half-PPR running backs, wide receivers, and tight end ranking articles. Now, we combine all three positions and provide the top 200 overall FLEX rankings. Below are our early 2025 fantasy football Half-PPR FLEX […]

Top 5 Rookie Fantasy Football Avoids - Dynasty League Draft Bust Candidates (2025)

In the high-stakes world of dynasty fantasy football, rookie drafts are a critical opportunity to build a championship-caliber roster that thrives for years to come. While the allure of unproven talent can be tempting, selecting the wrong players can set your team back significantly, draining resources and roster spots that could have been better utilized. […]

Trey Hendrickson, Bengals Restart Contract Discussions

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Bengals and defensive end Trey Hendrickson have resumed discussions surrounding a new contract. The 30-year-old has been a force on the defensive side of the ball, amassing 35 sacks in the last two seasons combined. As expected, he wants a new deal. Although things at least appeared promising when […]

Nationals Promoting Brady House to Major Leagues

The Washington Nationals are promoting third base prospect Brady House to the major leagues. House has been one of the most productive hitters at the Triple-A level this season. Through 65 games with Triple-A Rochester, the No. 3-ranked prospect in the system has posted a stellar .304/.353/.519 line with 15 doubles, 13 home runs, and […]

Rafael Devers Traded to San Francisco

The San Francisco Giants are acquiring Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers in exchange for right-handed pitchers Jordan Hicks, Jose Bello, left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison, and outfield prospect James Tibbs III. Devers has spent his entire tenure in the major leagues with the Boston Red Sox. Earlier this season, Devers expressed frustration with the […]

Nick Mariano's Week 12 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I know some of you are getting tired and want to take the summer weekends easy, but don't forget to set yourself up for success on the (virtual) diamond. Whether you're trying to balance your head-to-head squads for weak categories or addressing roto vulnerabilities, […]

Jonnu Smith - 2025 Fantasy Football Busts and Overvalued Draft Picks

RotoBaller Ranking (half-PPR): TE7 Fantasy Draft Analysis: Jonnu Smith is coming off a career year with the Dolphins, where he caught 88 of 111 targets for 884 yards and eight touchdowns. The former Titan was able to finish as TE6 thanks to this production. But there are a couple of risks here, aside from the […]

Terry McLaurin - 2025 Fantasy Football Busts and Overvalued Draft Picks

RotoBaller Ranking (half-PPR): WR17 Fantasy Draft Analysis: Terry McLaurin turned in a career year in 2025, finally reaping the rewards of elite quarterback play from Jayden Daniels after years of dealing with underwhelming signal-callers. But if you dive deeper into his season, you realize that touchdowns mostly drove it. Just look at McLaurin's production: 2019: […]

Will Vest Exits Early on Sunday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Will Vest (undisclosed) was forced to make an early exit during Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Vest exited with the trainer after throwing a wild pitch during the eighth inning. It's unclear what exactly is wrong, but there should be more information on his status shortly. This could be a […]

Anthony DeSclafani Joining Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed right-hander Anthony DeSclafani to a one-year deal on Sunday. DeSclafani recently opted out of his deal with the New York Yankees earlier in the week. The 35-year-old has quickly found a new home after making five starts in Triple-A with the Yankees organization. DeSclafani last pitched in the MLB in […]

Logan Gilbert to Start on Monday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (elbow) will be activated off the injured list and start against the Boston Red Sox on Monday. Gilbert appears to be finally ready to return after being sidelined since late April due to a right elbow flexor strain. He looked strong during his most recent rehab start where he […]

Eddie Rosario Released by Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Eddie Rosario has opted out of his minor league deal and has been released on Sunday. Rosario only lasted a few weeks with the Brewers before deciding to head back into free agency. Rosario has only played in a handful of games this season between his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers […]