Rowdy Tellez To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that first baseman Rowdy Tellez (finger, forearm) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday. Tellez is trying to return from two separate injuries, a fractured left ring finger and forearm inflammation, but he's doing baseball activities and is getting closer to a return […]

Javier Baez Could Go On Bereavement List

Updating a previous report, Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez was scratched from Saturday's starting lineup against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays due to a death in the family. It's possible that he will be placed on the bereavement list by the Tigers, which would cause him to miss another two to three days. Fantasy managers […]

Jake Fraley Goes On Injured List With Fractured Toe

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Jake Fraley (toe) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 4) on Saturday with a stress fracture in his left fourth toe and recalled outfielder T.J. Hopkins from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Fraley was unavailable on Friday against the Washington Nationals, and now we know why. And […]

Luke Raley Still Not Ready To Return

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Luke Raley (knee) remains out of the team's starting lineup for Saturday's tilt against the Detroit Tigers. Raley fouled a ball off his right knee on Wednesday and will now miss his second straight game, but he's only dealing with a contusion and should be considered day-to-day. Fantasy managers will want […]

Javier Baez Scratched From Saturday's Lineup

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez has been scratched from Saturday's starting lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays. It's unclear why Baez was scratched, so check back later for more information. With Baez out, Zack Short will start at shortstop for the Tigers and hit eighth against Rays right-hander Aaron Civale. Although he does have double-digit […]

De'Von Achane Dealing With Injury

Miami Dolphins rookie running back De'Von Achane (undisclosed) is not practicing at training camp on Saturday and appears to be walking very gingerly. He is doing some rehab work on the side. It remains to be seen what exactly Achane is dealing with, but consider him day-to-day for now. The 21-year-old is pretty undersized at […]

Tristan Wirfs Seeks Psychologist For Anxiety

Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs said that his move from right to left tackle this spring became a source of such debilitating anxiety that he started seeing team sports psychologist Joe Carella. "It seems like so minuscule, like oh, you're just flipping sides, but I was like having breakdowns about it," Wirfs […]

Ja'Marr Chase Doesn't Want Joe Burrow Back Until He's 100%

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase wants quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) to take his time before returning to the field, even if it means missing Week 1 of the regular season against the Cleveland Browns. "I sat out an extra game just to let my hip all the way heal up, and you don't want […]

Will Levis Earning Praise From Teammates

Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis has had his ups and downs at training camp this summer, but he has shown some spunk, and his teammates have noticed. He earned praise from running back Derrick Henry in Friday's practice during a late two-minute period. Levis finished Friday 4-for-9 in the 7-on-7 team period, and he's […]

Cooper Kupp Injury Issues Linger, Rams' Star Wide Receiver Considered Day-To-Day: NFL Injury Update

The 2022 NFL season did not go according to plan for Cooper Kupp and the Los Angeles Rams. Following a historic 2021 campaign in which Kupp logged record-breaking receiving totals and the Rams won LVI, Los Angeles struggled mightily throughout 2022. The talented Kupp missed the second half of the 2022 season due to an […]

Chase Edmonds Is The Third-Down Back

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Chase Edmonds is the team's third-down running back. Head coach Todd Bowles called Edmonds a "jack of all trades" in that he can run, catch, pass block and play special teams, and he said Edmonds "understands the game completely." He has a 78.9% pass-block win rate since 2018 and has […]

Cade Otton In Leadership Role As TE1 In 2023

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton is stepping into a leadership role as the team's starting tight end in 2023 in his second year in the NFL, with offensive coordinator Dave Canales trying to magnify Otton's skill set alongside second-year man Ko Kieft, rookie Payne Durham and veteran David Wells. Under Canales, the Bucs […]

2023 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting QBs

As we are into the first week of August and training camps across the NFL are officially underway, it's the perfect time to start evaluating what each team possesses at various positions for the upcoming 2023 NFL season. The QB position perhaps trumps them all when projecting wins and losses, as an excellent player under […]

Five-Star Recruiting Busts: 10 College Football Players That Didn't Live Up To The Hype

Recruiting is king in college football. Powerful programs want to keep the cupboards fully stocked with elite talent, while up-and-coming schools can make up ground in a hurry by landing a five-star recruit. While the teams who recruit best typically end up being the top teams in the nation, recruiting success does not always translate […]

Jonathan Kuminga Confident Of A Breakout Year

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga is feeling very confident ahead of the 2023-24 NBA campaign. "This upcoming season is definitely the year," Kuminga said at the Basketball without Borders camp in South Africa. "A lot of people are expecting so much from me – and myself; I'm expecting a lot. It's a lot of […]

Who's The Greatest Boston Celtic? Ranking The Top 10 Best Celtics Players Of All Time

The Boston Celtics are one of the most storied franchises in NBA history. With a championship tradition that's led to 16 titles, the Celtics have had a huge amount of legendary players suit up for the organization. The franchise has 23 retired numbers, most worn by their all-time best players. Out of that number, ten […]

Brayan Rocchio - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Brayan Rocchio, SS, Cleveland Guardians ANALYSIS: With Amed Rosario now out of town, the Cleveland Guardians have been rolling with Gabriel Arias and his current .205/.304/.317 slash line at the shortstop position lately. If he doesn't start showing some adequacy at the plate, it wouldn't be surprising to see Cleveland make the swap and bring up the more […]

Walker Kessler Has Added 15 Pounds Of Muscle During Offseason

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler has hit the gym hard over the summer, gaining 15 pounds of muscle, according to The Athletic's Tony Jones. "A lot of the offseason has been about gaining weight and gaining strength," Kessler said. "It's been a lot of hard work. But I'm excited to try and put myself in […]

Cade Cunningham Impresses In Scrimmages Versus Team USA

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has left a big impression on Team USA head coach Steve Kerr in pre-World Cup training camp scrimmages. Cunningham is part of the Select Team at the camp and he led the side to victories in both scrimmages Friday. "Cade looked great," Kerr said. "The injury is clearly behind him. […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (8/5/23)

Good morning, RotoBallers! We officially have three more Saturdays until the College Football season begins. If you're someone who enjoys the quiet summer sports cycle, then enjoy your baseball-filled bliss for a few more weeks. If you're someone like me who can't wait for football season, then keep grinding toward that new season coming very […]

Christian Wood Remains "Top" Choice For Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers remain very interested in Christian Wood. Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times has noted that Wood is the "top" choice for the Lakers to fill their 14th roster spot. However, with not much money left to spend in L.A., the team is ready to bring Wood in only on minimum […]

Where Do I Draft Courtland Sutton For Fantasy Football?

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton was a hot commodity in the middle round of fantasy drafts last season. Nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson came over from the Seattle Seahawks, so managers expected a big fantasy boost for Sutton. However, Sutton turned in a mediocre year after the Broncos finished 2022 with one of […]

Where Should I Draft Zay Flowers For Fantasy Football? Rookie WR Impressing In Preseason

The Baltimore Ravens selected wide receiver Zay Flowers with the 22nd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Flowers played four years at Boston College and took off in his senior season. He caught 78 passes for 1,077 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2022.  Flowers' arrival gives quarterback Lamar Jackson another weapon in the passing […]

Derrick White Ready To Ink Extension With Celtics

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White is loving life in Beantown and feels ready to negotiate an extension. "I love being here in Boston," White said on ESPN's NBA Today. "It would be cool to get an extension. We'll see what happens during that window, but I've loved my time in Boston so far and my […]

Ricky Rubio Announces He's Taking A Break From Basketball

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Ricky Rubio has announced that he's taking a break from basketball for mental health reasons. The announcement comes just three weeks before Rubio was set to help Spain defend the World Cup crown. Rubio was the MVP of the last World Cup in 2019. "I have decided to stop my professional […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty Notes: Cody Bellinger, William Contreras, Cubs Prospects, and More!

In the dynasty world, news and notes articles take on a whole new meaning. Not only are we discussing short-term value with these players, but we need to look long-term as well. A good dynasty manager is like Crazy Eyes from the movie Mr. Deeds. You have to have one eye on the present and […]

Where Do I Draft James Cook For Fantasy Football In 2023?

“[Cook is] going to take a large portion of the carries and in the pass game, he’s going to be kind of a dual threat guy for us". That's a quote from Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, in a recent interview with Sirius XM. James Cook appears to be entrenched atop the Bills' depth chart, […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - New York Jets 2023 Outlook

The expectations are higher than a skyscraper for the New York Jets now that Aaron Rodgers will be the one running the offense. No longer will we see the conglomerate of injury-prone, interception-prone, and over-the-hill quarterbacks the team has trucked out the last couple of years. Rodgers should elevate the fantasy values of everyone around […]

Tigers vs. Rays Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/5)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Detroit Tigers, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Saturday, August 5th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Athletics vs. Giants Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/5)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the San Francisco Giants vs. Oakland Athletics, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Saturday, August 5th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]