Trevor Story Hits His 15th Homer In Friday's Loss

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in the team's 12-5 loss to the New York Yankees on Friday. It was his third home run of the month of July and his 15th home run of the season. The 29-year-old has been a major disappointment for fantasy managers […]

Manny Machado Homers In Second Straight Game Friday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 1-for-3 with a home run, two walks and three RBI in the team's 6-3 win over the San Francisco Giants on Friday. The home run was his 14th of the year and his second in as many days. The 30-year-old veteran has been playing at an elite […]

Joey Bart Dealing With Thumb Pain

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (thumb) suffered an injury to his right thumb during Friday's game against the San Diego Padres. Padres first baseman Luke Voit fouled a ball that hit Bart in the inside of his right thumb during the game. Bart was able to finish out the game, but he reportedly wouldn't […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Hits His Eight Homer On Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. helped the team defeat the Washington Nationals 12-2 on Friday. He went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and a run scored in the game. Injuries have held the 24-year-old superstar to just 51 games on the year. While his production this season hasn't been nearly as elite […]

Freddie Freeman Doubles, Draws A Walk On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman went 1-for-4 with a double, a walk and a run scored in the team's 4-3, 10-inning win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. The 32-year-old is in the midst of yet another strong offensive season. He owns a .297/.377/.480 slash line on the year to go along with […]

Thunder Dan's MLB Betting Picks for July 9th: Pitcher Props, Totals, and Run Line Bets

It's the freakin' weekend and time for plenty of day baseball today! If you are just joining me for the first time today, I'm sharing some of my favorite prop bets, sides, and totals with you for tonight's games here at RotoBaller. Last week, I started my own free sports betting newsletter, and the good […]

Winners from the 2022-23 NBA Free Agency - Guards (Part 1): Jalen Brunson, John Wall, Ricky Rubio

Free agency can be a great opportunity for players to find new homes that mesh with their playing styles and help them achieve their potential. But it can also be a chance for players to think they're doing that and then wind up in a bad situation where they're unable to find NBA success. This […]

Zack Wheeler Holds Cardinals Scoreless Over Seven Frames

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler had a strong outing against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. He pitched seven innings and allowed five hits, one walk and no runs while striking out five. He earned the win to improve to 8-4 on the season. Wheeler had a few rough outings to kick of the […]

Brad Hand Picks Up His Fourth Save On Friday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brad Hand pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals to earn his fourth save of the year. He retired each of the three batters he faced and only needed eight pitches to get through the inning. The Phillies have been utilizing a closer by committee approach […]

Connor Seabold Exits With Forearm Tightness Friday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Connor Seabold (forearm) was removed from his start against the New York Yankees on Friday due to right forearm extensor tightness. The 26-year-old was hit hard prior to his removal from the game. His final line was 2 2/3 innings, nine hits, two walks, seven earned runs and two strikeouts. He […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/9/22)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! The weekend is finally here. Make sure you're following my Twitter, as I can't guarantee that I'll always be able to get the added plays written here in the article, but I will typically add whatever else I'm playing throughout the day. The entire RotoBaller team has been working around the clock […]

Is Chris Godwin Healthy? Will He Be Ready for Training Camp and Fantasy Football Season?

After Tom Brady announced his retirement in February, the fantasy outlook for each of the Buccaneers wideouts got considerably murkier. However, it only took the legendary signal-caller a little over a month to have a change of heart, with Brady announcing he would return for the 2022-23 campaign. With Brady back under center in Tampa […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for July 9th, 2022

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for July 9th, 2022. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Ochai Agbaji Has Decent Showing Against Spurs

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Ochai Agbaji had 16 points across 33 minutes during the win over the Spurs. The No. 14 overall selection of the 2022 NBA Draft played relatively well in the Summer League victory, adding three boards and two assists to his points total. His shooting numbers weren't the best, going 5-for-11 from the […]

Fantasy Baseball 1H AL Surprises with Torres Takes - Benched with Bubba EP 486

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by guest Chris Torres (@TorresTakes). In this episode, Bubba and Torres will discuss ways to utilize your bench in NFBC formats and then dig into surprise fantasy players for every American League team. Be sure to subscribe to the Benched With Bubba Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to […]

Joshua Primo Leads The Way Against Cleveland

San Antonio Spurs guard Joshua Primo tied for a game-high 20 points against Cleveland during Summer League play on Friday. The 19-year-old had a spectacular shooting night, going 7-for-12 from the field and 5-for-7 from downtown. He also added five assists and a block, although his efforts weren't good enough to lead the rebuilding Spurs […]

A.J. Lawson Ties For Game-High 28 Points On Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard A.J. Lawson tied Jaden Hardy for a game-high 28 points during the Summer League loss to Chicago. The 21-year-old has been scratching and clawing for a spot on any roster after going undrafted in 2021. He made a good case for himself on Friday night, though, going 10-for-16 from the field and […]

Tarik Skubal Pitches Well On Friday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal had few issues against the Chicago White Sox on Friday. The young lefty went six innings, six hits allowed, and seven strikeouts during the victory. He struggled early, allowing a two-run home run to Luis Robert in the opening frame. After that, Skubal settled down and shut down this […]

Reid Detmers Looks Impressive On Friday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers was recalled to take the mound against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. The left-hander went six scoreless innings, two hits allowed, and seven strikeouts in the loss. This was his first start since June 24, so hopefully there is more to come from Detmers. He has done enough […]

Dalen Terry Scores Nine Points In Win

Chicago Bulls guard Dalen Terry finished with only nine points during the Summer League overtime victory over Dallas on Friday. The 19-year-old added six assists and five boards. Yet, he tied fellow rookie Jaden Hardy for a game-high six turnovers. While Terry undoubtedly can be a quality asset for the Bulls this season, he will […]

Rafael Devers Won't Play On Saturday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (back) was removed early during Friday's game against the New York Yankees. The young slugger exited the game after hitting the railing while going after a foul ball. Manager Alex Cora mentioned that Devers won't suit up for Saturday's contest. It sounds like Devers is day-to-day, but the […]

Jacob deGrom Looks Sharp In Rehab Start

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) pitched well during his second rehab start on Friday. The All-Star pitcher went three innings, three hits allowed, and struck out six batters. The 34-year-old hit 100-plus on the radar gun and has looked sharp thus far. Although, deGrom only threw 36 pitches, so he still has […]

Jaden Hardy Drops Game-High 28 Points On Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy had a solid showing during the Summer League overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls. The No. 37 overall selection of the 2022 NBA Draft tied with A.J. Lawson for a game-high 28 points. He also added four boards, three assists, and a steal. However, his shooting numbers weren't the best […]

Marko Simonovic Dominant In Summer League On Friday

Chicago Bulls center Marko Simonovic looked fantastic during Friday's Summer League overtime win over Dallas. The 22-year-old had a team-high 27 points, going 10-for-19 from the field while amassing 13 rebounds, three blocks, and a steal. Simonovic certainly made a statement in this one, and if he can continue playing this well during his time […]

Jericho Sims Lands New Deal With The Knicks

New York Knicks center Jericho Sims agreed to a three-year deal to remain with the team. The 23-year-old averaged 4.1 rebounds and 2.2 points throughout 41 appearances as a rookie last season. While his numbers weren't the best, the organization appears to have some confidence in his long-term development. Still, with Mitchell Robinson and Isaiah […]

Jakob Junis Set For Rehab Start On Monday

San Francisco Giants pitcher Jakob Junis (hamstring) is set to make a rehab start with the team's rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate on Monday. He threw two innings in a rehab start Thursday. The 29-year-old is expected to return right around the All-Star break. He owns a 2.63 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and a 40:10 K: […]

Taj Gibson Expected To Sign With The Wizards

Free-agent forward/center Taj Gibson is expected to sign with the Wizards. Gibson was released by the Knicks on Friday, with The Athletic's Shams Charania reporting the veteran will be on his way to D.C. once he clears waivers on Sunday. The 37-year-old isn't the force he used to be, although he averaged an acceptable 5.3 […]

Mitch Garver Will Undergo Season-Ending Surgery On Monday

Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver (forearm) will undergo season-ending surgery to repair his injured flexor tendon Monday but will be available for the team's current series against the Minnesota Twins. He will require a season-ending procedure after dealing with a flexor issue over the last few months. The 31-year-old is slashing .212/.292/.419 with 10 home […]

Damian Lillard Agrees To Hefty Extension

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard agreed to a two-year, $122 million contract extension, potentially keeping him on the roster through the 2026-27 campaign. The multi-time All-Star has been an MVP-caliber player, averaging 24.6 points, 6.6 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.0 steals while shooting 37.3% from deep throughout his career. He missed 53 games last […]

Marcus Stroman Starting Saturday Against The Dodgers

Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman (shoulder) will start Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He has been sidelined since June 3 with right shoulder inflammation. Stroman allowed seven hits, one walk, and five earned runs while striking out two in his last rehab start with Triple-A on Sunday. The 31-year-old has struggled this season, posting […]