Austin Shenton Keeps Hitting In Triple-A

Tampa Bay Rays' prospect Austin Shenton has continued to produce excellent numbers after a July promotion to Triple-A. The 25-year-old is hitting .289 with 11 home runs over 40 games with Durham. Across two levels this season, the third baseman's overall numbers are just as impressive at .300/.405/.588 and 26 HRs in 481 plate appearances. […]

Mike Ford Re-Enters Starting Lineup Wednesday

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Mike Ford will get back into the starting lineup Wednesday against the Oakland A's and right-hander Zach Neal. Ford slumped heavily in late July through early August but has seemingly regained his form at the plate, notching three hits, including a homer, with two walks against one strikeout over his last […]

Matt Corral Waived By Panthers

Second-year quarterback Matt Corral is being waived by the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday. It looked like Corral made the team's 53-man roster after Tuesday's cutdown deadline, but he is being released just a day later. The Ole Miss product will now head to waivers. If he is unclaimed, there's a chance he'll be back with […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Leading Off In First MLB Start Wednesday

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela is hitting out of the leadoff spot in what marks his first MLB start on Wednesday versus the Houston Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez. Rafaela didn't start on Monday or Tuesday following his big-league promotion but did log a single in his lone plate appearance on Monday. The 22-year-old […]

Max Duggan Rejoins Chargers On Practice Squad

Los Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback Max Duggan didn't win the No. 2 quarterback job for the organization this offseason and was released as the team cut down to 53-man rosters on Tuesday. However, Duggan signed with the Chargers to join its practice squad on Wednesday. Duggan had a spectacular final season at TCU, leading the […]

Brandon Aiyuk (WR, SF): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~63 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~74 ANALYSIS: Brandon Aiyuk has not been overlooked during the offseason as his outlook for 2023  has become a popular topic, However, he remains undervalued at his ADP in FFPC and NFFC leagues amid the ongoing debate surrounding his potential to build upon the career-best numbers that […]

DJ Moore (WR, CHI): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~44 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~52 ANALYSIS:  DJ Moore spent the first five years of his career with the Carolina Panthers, catching passes from subpar quarterbacks. Thankfully, that won’t be the case this season after the star wide receiver was traded to the Chicago Bears. While Justin Fields had only 17 passing touchdowns […]

Bailey Zappe, Malik Cunningham Join Patriots Practice Squad

New England Patriots quarterbacks Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham were surprisingly released as teams cut down to 53-man rosters on Tuesday. However, both players went unclaimed on waivers and are now joining the Patriots' practice squad. Mac Jones remains the only active quarterback on the roster for now. It's unclear what Bill Belichick's motive was […]

Calvin Ridley (WR, JAX): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~32 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~38 ANALYSIS:  Draft Calvin Ridley in the third round this year, no matter what! Ridley is the final piece to help the Jaguars make the jump and be one of the best offenses in football this season. Doug Pederson’s top target has averaged 123 targets per season […]

Must-Have Impact Rookies For 2023 Fantasy Football - Anthony Richardson, Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, and more

Check out our top 2023 fantasy football "Must Have" impact rookies! Jorden Hill discusses his top "Must Have" rookies that will have an impact in 2023. You should consider targeting these impact rookies in your 2023 fantasy football drafts. The 2023 fantasy football draft season is here - win big with RotoBaller in 2023! Be […]

Tyler O'Neill Unavailable To Play Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (knee) is experiencing some knee discomfort and is unavailable to play in Wednesday's series finale against the San Diego Padres. Richie Palacios will get the start in left field and is hitting eighth against Padres left-hander Rich Hill. O'Neill's frustrating 2023 campaign continues, and he's been dealing with knee […]

Nick Senzel Getting Another Start

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel is starting in left field and is batting sixth in the order on Wednesday against right-hander Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants. This will be Senzel's third straight start for the Reds, although he'll likely be headed back to the bench soon with Jake Fraley (toe) nearing a return […]

Ryan Helsley, Lars Nootbaar Likely To Return Friday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley (forearm) and outfielder Lars Nootbaar (groin) are expected to be activated from the injured list by Friday when major-league rosters expand, according to manager Oliver Marmol. Helsley, who hasn't pitched in the majors since June 7, is scheduled to throw a bullpen session at Busch Stadium on Wednesday. Don't […]

Marcus Stroman Plays Long Toss

Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman (hip, ribs) did some long toss on Wednesday after being cleared for light activities earlier this week. It's the first time that he's done any throwing since he was diagnosed with a right rib-cage cartilage fracture two weeks ago. It's nice to see the 32-year-old veteran making some progress, but […]

Jackson Holliday Still Dominating In Double-A

Baltimore Orioles shortstop prospect Jackson Holliday continued his dominant season, going 3-for-4 with two runs for Double-A Bowie on Tuesday. The 19-year-old has excelled at the Double-A level, slashing .336/.421/.520 with three home runs, 15 RBI, 24 runs, and one stolen base through 31 games. While there's little left for the 2022 first overall pick […]

Kyle Wright To Make A Rehab Start Wednesday

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright's (shoulder) minor-league rehab assignment has been moved from High-A Rome to Triple-A Gwinnett, and he will make a start for Gwinnett on Wednesday. In his first rehab start for Rome last Thursday, Wright looked good and tossed three scoreless frames while striking out four. It was the 27-year-old's first outing […]

Ranger Suarez To Start On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (hamstring) is officially lined up to return from the 15-day injured list and start on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Phillies didn't send Suarez on a minor-league rehab assignment, so the 28-year-old southpaw could be a bit limited with his pitch count in his return this weekend and therefore […]

Carlos Santana Returns Against Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Carlos Santana (ankle) is back in the lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Kyle Hendricks, playing first base and batting third in the order. Santana will return to the field after missing the last two games with a sprained right ankle, but the injury was never considered too […]

Who Is The Baltimore Orioles' Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista had an incredible debut season last year. As a rookie, he was part of the team's closer committee and racked up 15 saves and 88 strikeouts. 2023 proved to be an even bigger year for Bautista. With closing duties to himself, he has accumulated 33 saves, holds a minuscule 1.48 […]

Curtis Mead Homers In Four-RBI Night

Tampa Bay Rays infield prospect Curtis Mead had an incredible night for Triple-A Durham, going 2-for-4 with his fourth home run of the season and four RBI. It continues a strong season for the 22-year-old, as he's slashed .294/.384/.469 with four home runs, 29 runs, 35 RBI, and three stolen bases in 50 games with […]

O's Giving Adley Rutschman A Day Off

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is getting a breather on Wednesday against the visiting Chicago White Sox. James McCann will do the catching instead and will hit eighth in the batting order against White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease. This will be only Rutschman's third game off in the second half of the season. The 25-year-old […]

Mickey Moniak Out With Back Injury

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mickey Moniak (back) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Luis Rengifo is trying his hand at center field and will bat second, while Brandy Drury starts at the keystone and hits cleanup for the Angels against Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez. Moniak left Tuesday's game prematurely […]

Bears Sign Trent Taylor

The Chicago Bears are signing wide receiver/punt returner Trent Taylor, who was cut by the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday, to their 53-man roster on Wednesday, according to a source. The Bears also claimed defensive end Khalid Kareem off waivers from the Indianapolis Colts and defensive back Quindell Johnson from the Los Angeles Rams and cut […]

The Best Fantasy Football Team Names - 50 Funny Team Names for 2023

The fantasy football season is here! Welcome back RotoBallers - we missed you guys. With your drafts likely coming up soon, it's essential that you have your best fantasy football team name selected for the upcoming NFL season. While some people, like myself, stick to the same name every year, others like to switch it […]

Ricky Tiedemann Dominates in 11-Strikeout Outing

Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann impressed in a start on Tuesday, striking out 11 batters in just 3 2/3 innings for Double-A New Hampshire. He's struggled since returning from a shoulder/biceps injury with a 7.45 ERA, 1.97 WHIP, and .286 opponent batting average across four starts. However, he's consistently flashed electric stuff in […]

Will DJ Chark Be Ready By Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. has had an up-and-down career through his first four NFL seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Carolina Panthers. The LSU product boomed in 2019 but has been mostly quiet since then. Still, his game-breaking speed and big-play ability keep him on the fantasy football radar. However, Chark is […]

Packers Were In Talks For Jonathan Taylor

In addition to the Miami Dolphins, the Green Bay Packers were in talks with the Indianapolis Colts and had legitimate interest in trading for running back Jonathan Taylor, according to sources. The Colts didn't get what they deemed an acceptable offer for Taylor and kept him on their roster on the Physically Unable to Perform […]

MLS DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings (8/30/23) - Major League Soccer Matchweek 28

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off”! The top professional soccer leagues in the world are officially over or are ending this weekend and it leaves the MLS in its wake. The MLS articles will debut at the halfway mark of the season, which has been filled with a few surprises. The top favorite tonight is Inter […]

Zack Moss Likely The Starter If Healthy

With Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) set to miss the first four games of the 2023 regular season while on the Physically Unable to Perform list, Zack Moss (arm) is the likely starter when he returns from a broken right arm he suffered early in training camp. His recovery is lined up almost […]

Evan Hull To Be Part Of Early Running Back Mix

The Indianapolis Colts don't really have any notable options behind running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle), who will miss the first four regular season games while on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Zack Moss (arm) is the likely starter in Taylor's absence, but he might not be ready for Week 1 due to a broken […]