Jorge Soler Sitting Against Tigers

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the visiting Detroit Tigers. Soler will take a seat while struggling since the All-Star break. He's also started the last 26 games, so it's a good time for him to get a mental break with Avisail Garcia coming back from the […]

Tanner Houck, Garrett Whitlock Throw Bullpens

Boston Red Sox right-handers Tanner Houck (face) and Garrett Whitlock (elbow) both threw bullpen sessions over the last two days, with Whitlock throwing 35-40 pitches on Saturday, according to manager Alex Cora. At some point, they'll both progress to facing hitters, but the Red Sox haven't decided on roles for Houck and Whitlock, both of […]

Chris Sale To Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (shoulder) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday and will pitch three innings, according to manager Alex Cora. Sale is then expected to pitch again for Worcester next Sunday, Aug. 6. After that, the Red Sox will reassess his situation and decide if he'll be […]

Taylor Ward Lands On Injured List With Facial Fractures

The Los Angeles Angels placed outfielder Taylor Ward (face) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with facial fractures and selected the contract of infielder Kevin Padlo from the minors in a corresponding move. Ward had to go to the hospital on Saturday after getting hit in the face by a pitch from right-hander Alek […]

Penei Sewell In Concussion Protocol

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (head) is in concussion protocol. Fortunately, head coach Dan Campbell reported the Pro Bowler is "doing well" and could return to practice on Wednesday. Sewell was selected No. 7 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft and has started 33 games throughout his career, so the Lions will certainly continue […]

Avisail Garcia Reinstated From Injured List

The Miami Marlins reinstated outfielder Avisail Garcia (back) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and optioned outfielder Dane Myers to Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move. Garcia is immediately back in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Tarik Skubal, playing right field and batting fifth in the lineup. The […]

J.T. Realmuto Taking The Day Off Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is taking the day off on Sunday as the team faces the Pittsburgh Pirates. Garrett Stubbs will do the catching and will bat eighth in the lineup against Pirates veteran left-hander Rich Hill. Realmuto will take a seat in the series finale after going 3-for-15 with a double and two […]

Jameson Williams Returns To Practice On Sunday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (leg) is practicing on Sunday. The wideout had been bothered by a leg injury, but fortunately, he's moving in the right direction. Williams hasn't had the best start to his NFL career. He battled injuries last season, appearing in only six games. The 22-year-old will also start the 2023-24 […]

Russell Gage Practicing On Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (leg) practiced on Sunday. The 27-year-old suffered a leg injured during the offseason and hadn't been practicing, although he didn't need to begin training camp on the PUP list. After playing in Atlanta for four seasons, Gage appeared in 13 games for Tampa in 2022, totaling 51 catches […]

Jets Activating Randall Cobb From PUP List

New York Jets wide receiver Randall Cobb (ankle) will be activated from the PUP list and practice on Sunday. The 32-year-old, who signed with the Jets in the offseason, underwent ankle surgery in March after playing in Green Bay in 2022. Unfortunately, he didn't have his best year, totaling 34 catches for 417 yards and […]

Jamison Crowder To Be Activated Sunday

New York Giants wide receiver Jamison Crowder (calf) is being activated from the non-football injury list and will practice Sunday. The veteran spent last season in Buffalo. However, he appeared in only four games because of a broken ankle before suffering a calf injury in the offseason. Crowder, who has 415 catches for 4,667 yards […]

Sterling Shepard To Practice Sunday

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (knee) has been activated from the PUP list and will practice on Sunday. The veteran wideout hopes to stay healthy this season, mainly since he played seven games in 2021 because of a torn Achilles and three in 2022 because of a torn ACL. Shepard, who has played […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/30/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

Danielle Hunter, Vikings Agree To New Contract

The Vikings and defensive end Danielle Hunter agreed to a new one-year contract. The three-time Pro Bowler was set to earn $5.5 million this season. But he is now guaranteed $17 million, with the chance to earn up to $20 million. The deal also prohibits Minnesota from using the franchise tag on him next offseason, […]

WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks (7/30/23): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings, FanDuel

Big day of WNBA action on Sunday, as all of the league's 12 teams are in action. The headlining game is obvious here, as the Wings visit the Aces at 6:00 p.m. ET to close out the day of basketball. Can the Wings take down the Aces again? (Also of note: the Lynx and Sun […]

Max Kepler (OF, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Max Kepler is a strong fantasy producer who remains available in most leagues. Through 78 games, he's slashing .229/.291/.430 with 14 home runs. Kepler's bat has caught fire recently, posting a .848 OPS, 132 wRC+, and seven extra-base hits through 14 games […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Get your affairs in order with August right around the corner. MLB's trade deadline is nigh and the stove is already piping hot. Be ready to react in the coming days and keep on refreshing RotoBaller's news desk for the latest as it unfolds. […]

Trade Talk For Zach LaVine Has "Quieted"

According to Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times, trade talk surrounding Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine has "quieted", but he could still be dealt, even when the season has started. The 28-year-old star has been linked with a number of teams, most recently the New York Knicks, but Chicago's asking price for LaVine is […]

Leody Taveras (OF, TEX) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Taveras is an underrated piece in the Rangers' league-best offense. He carries a strong .279/.323/.446 slash line with 11 home runs and 10 stolen bases through 89 games this season. The primary downside to Taveras is that he hits at the bottom of […]

Tommy Pham (OF, NYM)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Through 77 games this season, Tommy Pham owns a .265/.347/.460 slash line with nine home runs and 11 stolen bases. His production has been solid, but the Mets will need to rely on him even more, with Starling Marte on the injured list […]

Sal Frelick (OF, MIL) - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Frelick was one of the most popular fantasy targets this past week, seeing his ownership grow exponentially. His first six games as an MLB player were a resounding success, posting a .438/.565/.688 slash line, including his first career home run. It also didn't […]

Marco Luciano (SS, SF)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Let's keep things in the Bay Area and highlight San Francisco prospect Marco Luciano, who was promoted by the Giants last week. The promotion was aggressive - Luciano only played six games in Triple-A, and he's only 21 years old - but he […]

Luke Travers Set To Remain In Australia

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Luke Travers was one of the team's key players on its route to the NBA Summer League championship in Las Vegas, but the 21-year-old won't be linking up with the main squad when the 2023-24 campaign gets going. "I feel like there was no point signing for a two-way (NBA contract) because […]

Zack Gelof (2B, OAK)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Zack Gelof hasn't gotten off to the flashiest start to his Major League career, but a look under the hood reveals why he was such a highly-regarded prospect. Thus far in the Bigs, Gelof has a 40-percent hard-hit rate, a 90.8 MPH average […]

P.J. Washington's Situation "Amazingly Quiet"

Charlotte Hornets power forward P.J. Washington is one of the top free agents on the market, but he reportedly isn't anywhere near to signing a contract. "Amazingly quiet on that front," NBA insider Marc Stein said about Washington's situation. "As August draws near you really have to wonder if he's going to take the qualifying […]

Edouard Julien (SS, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 49% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Speaking of hot hitters, there are few players more scorching-hot right now than Edouard Julien, who posted an absurd .804 slugging percentage in the month of July. He didn't have enough plate appearances to qualify for the official MLB leaderboard, but if […]

Jon Berti (2B/3B/SS/OF, MIA) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Unlike Jake Burger, Jon Berti doesn't hit the ball out of the ballpark, but he gets on base and can occasionally nab you a few stolen bags. He was the stolen base leader in 2022, after all. Strangely, though, in a year where […]

Johnny Juzang Determined To Prove Himself

Utah Jazz shooting guard Johnny Juzang is full of motivation after earning another two-way contract from the team. "I've got a lot to show everybody," Juzang told Sarah Todd of The Deseret News. "Look, I mean, I've got a chip on my shoulder. I've always felt like I'm a great player and I've always worked […]

Wilmer Flores (1B/2B/3B, SF) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Wilmer Flores continues to dominate offensively for the Giants, finding countless ways to drive in runs for a team very much in the wild-card race. He's posted a .348/.423/.609 slash line with a home run, two RBI, and three walks in his last […]