Azat Maksum Edges Out Tyson Nam At UFC Vegas 77

In a closely contested flyweight bout on Saturday's preliminary card, Azat Maksum did just enough in the eyes of the judges to earn a split-decision win over Tyson Nam (29-28, 28-29, 29-28). In 15 minutes of action, Maksum landed two takedowns and 46 significant strikes compared to Nam's 81. Maksum improves to 17-0 overall, while […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Makes Pinch-Hit Appearance Sunday

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (ankle) made an appearance as a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning of the team's 7-6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in 12 innings on Sunday. Tatis finished the contest 1-for-2 with two RBI and finished the game in right field, so the ankle injury he suffered on Saturday […]

Genesis Cabrera Designated For Assignment

The St. Louis Cardinals designated left-handed reliever Genesis Cabrera for assignment on Monday morning. Cabrera had been with the team since 2019, and it's a surprising move given his presumed trade interest, although he can still be traded within seven days of being designated for assignment. The 26-year-old Dominican southpaw gets the boot off the […]

Eloy Jimenez Could Be Out 4-5 Days

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (groin) will be further evaluated after injuring his groin on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves, and manager Pedro Grifol said that he could be out four to five days. The White Sox have an off day on Monday before beginning a series against the New York Mets on Tuesday, […]

Patriots Likely To Feature A Lot Of Two-Tight End Sets

The New England Patriots' new-look offense under offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien will likely feature a heavy dosage of two-tight end sets that will resemble what we saw in O'Brien's first stint with the team, writes Patriots.com's Evan Lazar. That means a lot of Hunter Henry and new tight end Mike Gesicki. In spring workouts, Gesicki's […]

Dak Prescott Plans On Reducing Interception Total

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott had 15 interceptions thrown last year, which was tied for the NFL lead in just 12 games played. Entering his eighth year in the league, Prescott said that he is going to reduce his number of turnovers in 2023. "I won't have 10 interceptions this year," Prescott said. "I know […]

Sione Takitaki Ready For Comeback After ACL Injury

Cleveland Browns fifth-year linebacker Sione Takitaki (knee) is ready to make a comeback in 2023 following a season-ending knee injury he suffered in 2022. "I am excited," Takitaki said to Jason Gibbs on an episode of Best Podcast Available. "The rehab process has been going well. I like where I am at. Just been rehabbing […]

Rams Sign Nikola Kalinic

The Los Angeles Rams signed free-agent tight end Nikola Kalinic to an undisclosed deal over the weekend. Kalinic spent the 2022 campaign with the Indianapolis Colts, where he played some special teams in parts of seven games (two starts). He returned one kickoff for 15 yards and mostly bounced from the active roster to the […]

Harold Landry Gearing Up For His Return

Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry (knee) didn't take part in organized team activities or minicamp this offseason after he missed all of 2022 due to a torn ACL he suffered last preseason, but he's made good use of his time, according to his coaches. "He looks really good," head coach Mike Vrabel said. The Titans […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/17/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to a new week, RotoBallers! On this Monday, we'll take a look at some pitchers in good spots and hitters who came out of the All-Star Break swinging a hot stick. As a fill-in writer for this series, I'll keep my analysis short and sweet. Remember to use this preliminary info to drive your […]

Pete Alonso Continues To Struggle

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is having a tough time at the plate right now. Alonso got to a hot start, but has struggled at the plate since the end of May. On Sunday, Alonso went 0-for-4 in what ended up being a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Alonso is now […]

Mike Clevinger Throws Two-Inning Simulated Game

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (biceps) was able to throw a two inning simulated game on Saturday. The organization hasn't said what the next step in the recovery process is for Clevinger. The right-hander has been working his way back from right biceps soreness since mid-June. It seems likely that Clevinger is going […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Grayson Rodriguez, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, more

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of the fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 17 -- July 17 through July 23. The All-Star break is over, and it's officially the start of the second half of the season. More top prospects are being called up to the big leagues, and some are producing for fantasy […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I hope you enjoyed the MLB All-Star break because now it's a nonstop marathon to the finish line. Thanks to the break, we don't have a big shift in the stats or rostership rates compared to last week. That said, there are still a […]

Jhoan Duran Saves Third Straight Game

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jhoan Duran has been extremely busy over the weekend. The 25-year-old was called upon for the third consecutive game on Sunday. The right-hander saved the two previous contests and attempted to record a third straight. Duran pitched well, allowing a one-out double to Shea Langeliers, but battled back and earned his […]

Jason Heyward Considered Day-To-Day

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward (neck) suffered an injury while sliding into second base during Sunday's game against the New York Mets. It sounds like Heyward has avoided serious injury. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Heyward has passed all concussion tests and is considered day-to-day. The Dodgers will likely hold Heyward out of […]

Shohei Ohtani Blasts 34th Home Run

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani continued his stellar campaign versus the Houston Astros on Sunday. The Halos actually held the lead 7-3 in the eighth inning, but managed to give it up. Ohtani attempted to bring him back with a solo blast in the ninth inning to put them within one run. Sadly, […]

Alex Bregman Blasts Go-Ahead Homer

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman came up clutch for the team during Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Angels. The Astros entered the eighth inning trailing 7-3 versus All-Star closer Carlos Estevez. They were able to rally and make it 7-5 before Jaime Barria came in for the ninth inning. Houston scored a run […]

Liverpool FPL Team Preview - Fantasy Premier League Predictions, Tips, Picks for 2023/24

Welcome to the 2023/24 Fantasy Premier League season, RotoBallers! We began our FPL coverage two years ago and are going big for the 2023/24 campaign. We will have position previews, team previews, and reactions to the most significant transfers in the preseason. Then, during the year, we will bring you our usual Staff Roundtable, weekly […]

Will Saquon Barkley Be Available In Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook

Throughout the offseason, there has been growing concern about the future of Saquon Barkley with the New York Giants. After being upset about playing under the franchise tag for the 2023 season, Barkley refused to appear in the team's minicamp. With training camp ahead this month, a new report emerged about the running back. As […]

Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for xFIP (Week 17)

Welcome back to another edition of RotoBaller’s Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds article series! The second half of the season is now underway, and I will return to my standard format for this article series. Each week, I will select one advanced metric, choose two pitchers with strong values and two with poor values, and […]

The Greatest Golden State Warriors Players of All Time, Ranked

Younger basketball fans recognize the Golden State Warriors dominating run during the late 2010s and early 2020s. They’ve won four NBA championships, including back-to-back titles in 2017 and 2018. Their 2022 championship run is also the stuff of legends after finishing third in the Western Conference before defeating the Boston Celtics in six games. However, […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Monday, July 17, 2023

Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Monday, July 17, 2023. The 2023 MLB season is underway here at RotoBaller, and we have you covered with some terrific plays from our friends over at PrizePicks. PrizePicks is a great DFS fantasy picks site where you can choose to select plays in terms of […]

Reds vs. Giants Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (7/17)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the San Francisco Giants vs. Cincinnati Reds, 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 Monday, July 17th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Mariners vs. Twins Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (7/17)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Minnesota Twins vs. Seattle Mariners, 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 Monday, July 17th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Cubs vs. Nationals Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (7/17)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs, 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 Monday, July 17th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Jackson Holliday Continues Impressive Campaign

Baltimore Orioles shortstop prospect Jackson Holliday went 1-for-3 with two walks and a run scored for Double-A Bowie on Monday. Last years top overall pick hasn't missed a beat in three games since his promotion with six hits over his first 12 at-bats. Overall, Holliday has hit a pristine .338 with seven homers, 51 RBI […]

Angels vs. Yankees Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (7/17)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels, 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 Monday, July 17th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]

Royals vs. Tigers Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (7/17)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals, 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 Monday, July 17th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Jordan Lawlar Continues To Make Case For Promotion

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run for Double-A Amarillo on Monday. The three-run blast was his 13th of the season to go along with 39 RBI, 26 stolen bases and a .243 batting average. The 21-year-old got off to a cold start in April and May, but got […]