Erik Swanson Produces Strong First Half

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Erik Swanson has been a reliable arm in the club's bullpen thus far, posting a 3.16 ERA, 29.1% strikeout rate, and 0.98 WHIP with one save and 21 holds over 42 games. The 29-year-old should remain in a high-leverage role for the rest of the season, and with Jordan Romano's (back) […]

K.J. Williams Bags Nice Double-Double Versus Rockets

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center K.J. Williams was among the team's leading scorers and put in a lot of work on the glass for a nice double-double performance in Tuesday's Summer League loss to Houston. The 23-year-old posted 19 points on 8-for-13 shooting, tying Keyontae Johnson for the most on the team, and grabbed a game-high […]

Tyler Soderstrom Showing Big Power In Triple-A

Oakland Athletics catching prospect Tyler Soderstrom is crushing Triple-A pitching this season, slashing .254/.303/.536 with 20 bombs, 45 runs, 59 RBI, and no steals across 69 games. The 21-year-old looks MLB-ready and could get the call later in the season, though he's blocked at the backstop position by Shea Langeliers. Soderstrom can play first base […]

The 25 Greatest Nicknames in NFL History: Nickname Hall of Fame Rankings

Many gridiron greats are bestowed with unforgettable nicknames that become a part of their identity with football fans, and sometimes, pop culture at large. Many of the superstars in this "Nickname Hall of Fame" haven't played a down in years, but are still remembered thanks to their legendary monikers. In this article, we'll dive into […]

Trevor Hudgins Takes Over Rockets Offense

Houston Rockets point guard Trevor Hudgins hit five triples and had a game-high 26 points as the team remained perfect in the Las Vegas Summer League with a 105-92 victory over the Thunder. With the likes of Tari Eason and Jabari Smith Jr. kept out of action, Hudgins had a major role in the proceedings […]

Colt Keith Enjoying Triple-A

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Colt Keith was promoted to Triple-A a couple of weeks ago and has actually improved his numbers, slashing .414/.471/.655 with two homers, six runs, seven RBI, and one steal over eight games. The top prospect in the Tigers organization has a chance to make his Major League debut in 2023, though […]

Luis Arraez Notches Two Hits In All-Star Game

Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez saw two at-bats during Tuesday's All-Star game and recorded a pair of singles while driving in one run. That's nothing new for the 26-year-old, who's sporting a league-leading .383 batting average. Arraez doesn't do much else in terms of fantasy value, as he's gone deep just three times and […]

Craig Kimbrel Will Be Available Friday

Philadelphia Phillies All-Star reliever Craig Kimbrel will be available for Friday's contest against the San Diego Padres, according to manager Rob Thomson. The 35-year-old veteran threw 30 pitches in Tuesday's All-Star game while earning the save, but will get the next two days off during the All-Star break. Kimbrel is still dominant despite his age […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/12/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA Summer League continues today with eight more games in Las Vegas. Only four of these games take place in the evening hours, however, so we are left with a 4-game main slate for DFS purposes on DraftKings. The Summer League and NBA Preseason are both really fun for DFS because it feels like […]

Brighton FPL Team Preview - Fantasy Premier League Predictions, Tips, and 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 upcoming 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 […]

Mason Albright Bounces Back With 11 Strikeouts

Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect Mason Albright has developed into a solid arm within the organization despite being a 12th-round pick. That's good news, after all, considering Los Angeles' approach over the last few years has been to draft and develop as many young hurlers as possible. Albright's fastball lacks game-changing velocity, but it's still […]

Duncan Davitt Bounces Back With Five No-Hit Frames

Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Duncan Davitt joined the organization as an 18th-round pick in the 2022 draft. Although it remains to be seen whether he'll be a starter or reliever long-term, he has spent the bulk of 2023 operating out of the bullpen and looking solid while doing so. The Iowa product's four-pitch mix […]

Ethan Salas Slugging Homers In Single-A

San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas is one of the most exciting players to watch in Minor League Baseball. Despite turning 17 years old just last month, he has already reached Single-A and ranks second on MLB Pipeline's list of Padres prospects. The expectations are high for the young backstop, and he's already making […]

Brooks Crawford Delivers Two Perfect Relief Outings

Cincinnati Reds relief pitching prospect Brooks Crawford joined the organization during the minor league portion of the Rule 5 draft in 2022. The 26-year-old is a former Clemson product and Giants draftee who has struggled to progress through the minors over the course of his four-year pro career. The right-hander's repertoire is highlighted by his […]

Xavier Edwards Tearing Up Triple-A

Miami Marlins infield prospect Xavier Edwards was acquired from the Rays last November, but his contributions to the big-league club have been limited due to a crowded roster. As a result, Edwards has spent most of 2023 playing at (and tearing up) the Triple-A level. The switch-hitter has developed a tremendous approach at the plate, […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 16

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 16 of the fantasy baseball season. While there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues last week. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads […]

Who Is The No. 1 Overall Pick For 2023 Fantasy Football? Making The Case For Justin Jefferson

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been a fantasy superstar since he was drafted in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. In his first three seasons, Jefferson has totaled 324 catches for 4,825 yards and 25 touchdowns. His 4,825 receiving yards are the most by a player in his first three years […]

Jonatan Clase - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Jonatan Clase, OF, Seattle Mariners ANALYSIS: The Mariners signed Jonatan Clase out of the Dominican Republic in 2018. The diminutive switch-hitting outfielder (5'9", 150 pounds listed) had a strong debut in the DSL in 2019, slashing .300/.434/.444 with 31 steals. After the pandemic season, Clase struggled to make the same consistent contact, posting a […]

Calvin Ridley 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook – Are You In or Out?

Calvin Ridley may be one of the bigger conundrums for fantasy football managers this season. Despite not having played a full season since 2020, he is currently being drafted as the WR20 on Yahoo! in half-PPR scoring. Ridley is being selected ahead of players such as D.J. Moore, Terry McLaurin, and Jerry Jeudy. Fantasy managers […]

Who Is The No. 1 Overall Pick For 2023 Fantasy Football? Making The Case For Jonathan Taylor

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor was selected in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft and immediately won the starting job in his rookie season. He rushed for 1,169 yards on 232 carries (5.04 yards per carry) with 11 touchdowns behind an elite offensive line.  Then, Taylor followed his rookie campaign with an […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (Week 16)

Are you taking it easy over the All-Star break, fellow RotoBallers? Well, buckle up because the second half is right around the corner so let's kick that off with another edition of my biweekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks breakdown. As it is later in the season, these updates will come every other week. […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For July Including Kyler Murray, Dameon Pierce, Dalton Kincaid, Mike Williams

For some, we are rapidly approaching the official start of fantasy football season. For dynasty enthusiasts, it's always fantasy football season. Nonetheless, the upcoming weeks are exciting for all fantasy gamers as we begin to draft or look to improve our dynasty lineups. Because of this, it's not uncommon to find that older players with […]

Sungjae Im Showing Signs Of Improvement

After a rough two months, Sungjae Im appears to have fixed whatever was bothering him. With back-to-back top-30 finishes, Im has started to put together four solid rounds and make cuts. Im had continued to putt well through the struggles, but his ball-striking has started to rebound. Despite the signs of improvement, Im struggled at […]

Max Homa A Solid Pivot Play

Max Homa has had an odd run of form since The Masters. Homa has either missed the cut or finished inside the top 20, which is hard to predict. However, when Homa has missed cuts his putter has been the problem often. At last year's Genesis, Homa only struggled on approach, which hasn't been a […]

The Safest Fantasy Football Player To Draft From Each AFC Team in 2023

The 2023 fantasy football season is nearly here. One of the most popular fantasy football sayings is that you can’t win your league in the first round, but you can lose it. That saying means fantasy players want to avoid first-round draft picks who end up being a bust. While your first-round selection won’t win […]

Bryan Woo - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Seattle started the season with a full stable of effective, experienced starting pitchers. With Robbie Ray out for the year recovering from Tommy John surgery and Marco Gonzales nursing a worrisome forearm strain, Bryan Woo and Bryce Miller have emerged as strong rookie […]

Craig Kimbrel Earns All-Star Game Save

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel helped the National League All-Stars snap their losing streak in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the American League team. Kimbrel came in to pitch the ninth inning up by one. He got the first two outs on a fly-out and strikeout, allowed back-to-back walks, but ended the game with another […]

Corbin Burnes Told He Won't Be Traded

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes said Tuesday that he was told directly by general manager Matt Arnold that he will not be traded this season, per Cincinnati Enquirer's Gordon Wittenmyer. The 28-year-old was rumored to be a potential trade piece for the Brewers since the spring, but they are currently just one game out […]

Elias Diaz Voted All-Star Game MVP

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz was voted Tuesday's All-Star Game Most Valuable Player in a 3-2 win over the American League team. Diaz went 1-for-2 with a go-ahead two-run home run and a strikeout. His big at-bat came in the eighth inning down by a run with no outs and the tying run on second. […]

Jordan Romano Exits All-Star Game With Lower Back Tightness

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano (back) exited Tuesday's All-Star Game in the seventh inning with lower back tightness, per the American League team's manager, Dusty Baker. Romano came in to start the seventh inning and recorded one out before exiting in the middle of the second at-bat. Per Baker, Romano felt tightness in his […]