Kevin Porter Jr., Rockets Talking Extension

Houston Rockets guard/forward Kevin Porter Jr. is hoping to sign an extension. Both sides are currently in the preliminary stage of discussions. However, considering Porter has had issues surrounding his conduct dating back to his collegiate days at USC, some within the organization aren't interested in keeping him. Unquestionably, the 22-year-old has more than enough […]

Bryan Reynolds Removed From Sunday's Game

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (side) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The switch-hitting outfielder went 0-for-2 before exiting with to right side discomfort. The Pirates are examining Reynolds, so he should be considered day-to-day right now. The hope is that this is a minor injury and Reynolds will […]

Vladimir Gutierrez To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Vladimir Gutierrez (elbow) is set to undergo Tommy John surgery and will miss the rest of the regular season. The 26-year-old has struggled heavily this season with a 7.61 ERA, 1.91 WHIP and 29/24 K/BB ratio. He made 10 appearances (8 starts) before landing on the injured list in early June. […]

Allen Robinson II In Constant Communication With QB

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Allen Robinson II believes he will thrive under head coach Sean McVay. However, with Matthew Stafford spending the offseason recovering from an elbow issue, Robinson hasn't had a chance to catch throws from his new signal-caller. Yet, the wideout claims he's been in constant communication with Stafford, and while they […]

Zach Wilson Gets Endorsement From Receiver

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson didn't have the most productive rookie season. He finished with 2,334 yards and nine touchdowns. The 22-year-old also threw 11 picks while completing a miserable 55.6% of his attempts. However, after reports surfaced that Wilson had a lousy spring, Braxton Berrios recently praised the young signal-caller. During an appearance […]

Jessie Bates III Unlikely To Get New Deal Before Deadline

Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates III isn't anticipated to ink a long-term deal anytime soon. Both sides have until July 15 to agree on a new contract, or he'll have to play under the franchise tag, which would pay him nearly $13 million. Yet, the 25-year-old hasn't signed that, either, so there's a chance he […]

C.J. Cron Remains Out On Sunday

Colorado Rockies first baseman/designated hitter C.J. Cron (wrist) is sitting out on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Zac Gallen hit Cron with a pitch on the wrist on Friday, which kept him out of Saturday's game as well. X-rays did come back negative but Cron will sit out another day as he's likely dealing with […]

Dylan Carlson Scratched On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Phillies with "minor tightness," according to beat writer Katie Woo. No further specifics were given on where Carlson is feeling the tightness but it sounds like he was removed as a precaution more than anything. The team should provide an update on […]

Brendan Donovan Remains Out On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals utility man Brendan Donovan (illness) is out of the lineup on Sunday as he continues to recover from an illness. Manager Oliver Marmol told reporters that Donovan's symptoms aren't necessarily "COVID symptoms" but did not disclose anything further to reporters. He's missed the last two contests as a result of the illness […]

Jeremy Pena Returns To The Lineup On Sunday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena is back in the lineup on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics. The rookie shortstop was scratched from the starting lineup on Thursday due to "health and safety protocols" and proceeded to miss Friday and Saturday's contests as well. He's starting at shortstop and batting second against left-hander Cole Irvin on […]

Jimmy Garoppolo To Tampa Not Happening

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo remains with the team after months of trade rumblings. The veteran has been linked to possible deals with several clubs throughout the offseason. Interestingly, the Buccaneers are the latest team rumored to be looking to acquire Garoppolo, with the signal-calling then expected to serve as Tom Brady's backup, a […]

Quaker State 400: NASCAR DFS Value Picks (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The Nascar Cup Series is back at Atlanta Motor Speedway for this week’s Quaker State 400. This week’s race marks the second Cup event at Atlanta since the track got repaved before this season. The restrictor-plate rules package, which is used at superspeedway […]

Drew Smyly Activated From The IL, Starting On Sunday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Drew Smyly (oblique) has been activated from the 15-day injured list and is starting on Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran southpaw has been out since late May with a right oblique strain and posted a 2-5 record, 3.80 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and 34:10 K/BB ratio over 42 2/3 […]

Brandon Lowe Back In The Lineup For Triple-A Durham

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe (head, back) was able to work out on Saturday and is back in the lineup with Triple-A Durham on Sunday, per beat writer Marc Topkin. Lowe, who has been on a rehab assignment as he covers from a lower back injury, was hit in the head by a pitch […]

Jason Heyward Doing Light Baseball Activities

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (knee) has started doing light baseball activities and some light running, according to beat writer Meghan Montemurro. Heyward has been dealing with right knee inflammation and has been out since June 27 so this is just the normal step forward in his rehab. The veteran outfielder has largely been a […]

Matt Chapman Sitting Out On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman is sitting out Sunday's series finale against the Seattle Mariners. This is just a routine day off for the veteran third baseman, who has struggled to the tune of a .196/.232/.392 triple-slash line over his last 15 contests. Santiago Espinal is manning the hot corner and batting seventh […]

Dak Prescott In Excellent Shape Heading Into Camp

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is hoping to stay healthy and on the field this season. "I'm in the best shape of my life," said the signal-caller while speaking to reporters during his youth football camp. Prescott also stated he hired a full-time physical therapist during the offseason, who he credits for helping him heal […]

Matt Bush Activated, Kolby Allard Sent To Triple-A

The Texas Rangers have activated right-handed pitcher Matt Bush (forearm) from the 15-day injured list. Left-handed pitcher Kolby Allard was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Bush was on the injured list for a little over two weeks with right forearm soreness. The 36-year-old has primarily been used as a setup man […]

Updated 2022 Fantasy Football Half-PPR Rankings (Post-NFL Draft): Austin Ekeler, Mike Evans, Najee Harris, Tee Higgins, Tyreek Hill

Howdy RotoBallers, and welcome to more 2022 draft rankings! In this article you'll find our NFL team's updated 2022 fantasy football half-ppr rankings -- the top 450 players for half-PPR scoring. For anyone who may not be familiar, half-PPR scoring gives an additional 0.5 points for every single reception that a player makes. This of […]

Pat Freiermuth Looking To Elevate His Game

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth Is hoping to have an even better season. The 23-year-old was impressive during his rookie campaign and finished by catching 60 of his 79 targets for 497 yards and seven touchdowns. Head coach Mike Tomlin has been challenging him throughout the offseason, and his teammates have also acknowledged his […]

Dermis Garcia Called Up By Athletics

The Oakland Athletics have called up corner infielder Dermis Garcia from Triple-A Las Vegas. In corresponding moves, the team also recalled right-handed pitcher Domingo Tapia and optioned left-handed pitcher Zach Logue to Triple-A. This is Garcia's first promotion to the majors. Over 54 games at Triple-A this year, he's slashed .251/.338/.444 with eight home runs, […]

Matt Brash Earns The Win In His Return

Seattle Mariners right-hander Matt Brash was recalled from Triple-A on Saturday to take the roster spot of reliever Ken Giles (shoulder), who landed on the injured list. Brash was utilized out of the bullpen in his first game back, pitching in the seventh inning of Saturday's contest against the Toronto Blue Jays. He retired each […]

Kevin Harvick Needs A Win

Kevin Harvick needs a win this weekend, and he'll be starting in 10th place at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday. If the playoffs were to start right now, Harvick would be the first driver out, as he currently sits in 17th place in the standings. Harvick has stats of zero wins, four top-fives and 10 […]

Lamar Jackson Not Thinking About Holding Out

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson appears more open than ever to finally come to terms on a new contract. Both sides have pointed fingers throughout the offseason as to why a deal hasn't been completed. Yet, with training camp approaching, Jackson indicated he's not thinking about holding out, regardless if an agreement has been reached […]

Martin Truex Jr. Starts In Ninth

Martin Truex Jr. will look for his first win of the season when he starts in ninth place at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday. Truex, who has been dominant the past couple of seasons, has finally slowed down and is still searching for his first win of the season. With stats of zero wins, two […]

Alec Burleson Doubles, Drives In Two On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Alec Burleson had another productive day at the plate at Triple-A on Saturday. He went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored. Burleson has been one of the best and most consistent hitters across all of the minors this year. Over 72 games at Triple-A, he's slashed […]

Max Meyer Issues Four Walks In Saturday's Outing

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Max Meyer struggled in his outing at Triple-A on Saturday. He pitched 4 2/3 innings and allowed two hits, four walks and two earned runs. He earned the loss to drop his Triple-A record to 3-4 on the year. On the bright side, he managed to compile seven strikeouts in the […]

Alex Bowman Starts In Eighth Place

Alex Bowman will be starting in eighth place at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday. In the spring race at Atlanta, Bowman finished in 10th place, showing that he can have strong finishes at the new Atlanta track. With stats of one win, three top-fives and nine top-10 finishes, he is currently in eighth place in […]

Christian Yelich Absent From Sunday's Lineup Card

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is getting a breather on Sunday as the team takes on left-hander Jose Quintana and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Keston Hiura will be covering left field for the game while Andrew McCutchen will be leading off. Yelich has gone just 5-for-28 over his first eight games of July, but he's managed […]

James McCann Headed To Injured List With Oblique Injury

The New York Mets will be placing catcher James McCann (oblique) on the 10-day injured list due to an oblique injury, according to Mets beat reporter Anthony DiComo. The team will be activating fellow catcher Patrick Mazeika prior to Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins. However, Tomas Nido will be getting the start behind the […]