Aroldis Chapman, Scott Effross To Share Save Duties

With New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes (back) going on the injured list on Wednesday, the team is expected to use a closer-by-committee approach consisting of relievers Aroldis Chapman and Scott Effross. It's unclear if Holmes, who is expected to return from the 15-day IL when he's eligible, will return to closing duties when he's […]

Luis Robert Receives Injection, Won't Go On Injured List

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said that outfielder Luis Robert (wrist) was sore after swinging a bat on Tuesday and received a cortisone injection to deal with the inflammation. Robert sat out again on Wednesday against the Houston Astros, but La Russa said there's no reason for Robert to go on the injured […]

Bryce Perkins To Play During Second Half On Friday

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Bryce Perkins will suit up for the second half of the preseason matchup against the Texans. John Wolford, who is starting and playing the first half, has the edge of remaining the No. 2 option on the depth chart. However, Perkins is making a case for himself to overthrow Wolford after […]

John Wolford Will Start Against Houston

Los Angeles Rams quarterback John Wolford will start and play the first half of the preseason clash against Houston. The 26-year-old will get some exhibition reps in an attempt to hold down the No. 2 spot on the depth chart behind Matthew Stafford. However, with Bryce Perkins getting the nod for the second half, it […]

La'el Collins Misses Practice On Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle La'el Collins (personal) didn't practice on Wednesday. Head coach Zac Taylor didn't specify when he'd return, only mentioning he expects him to be in uniform for Week 1. The 29-year-old inked a three-year, $21 million deal this offseason after spending seven years with Dallas. While signing Collins was a priority for […]

Matthew Stafford Feeling Good

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (elbow) informed reporters he "felt good" after recently participating fully in an intrasquad scrimmage. However, the veteran couldn't answer if he'd still be dealing with the residual effects of his bout with elbow tendinitis come Week 1. Still, Stafford has proven time and time again that he's one of […]

David Bednar Should Begin Throwing Program Soon

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher David Bednar (back) should be ready to begin a throwing program later this week or early next week. He was placed on the 15-day injured list two weeks ago due to a lower back issue. The 27-year-old will begin a throwing program soon and start a rehab assignment as early as next […]

Tyler Linderbaum Expected To Practice On Friday

Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum (foot) is expected to return to practice on Friday, according to head coach John Harbaugh. The No. 25 overall selection of the 2022 NFL Draft suffered a foot injury on August 4, although fortunately, it wasn't a Lisfranc issue, negating previous reports. Harbaugh will take it day-by-day with the rookie […]

Jack Flaherty Set For Rehab Start On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) will make his next rehab start Sunday with Double-A Springfield. He pitched well in his previous rehab start, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out four across three scoreless innings. The 26-year-old has been sidelined most of the season due to a shoulder injury. Barring any […]

Yusei Kikuchi Removed From Toronto's Rotation

Toronto Blue Jays interim manager John Schneider said left-hander Yusei Kikuchi will transition to a relief role. He has struggled this season, posting a 5.25 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and a 91:49 K:BB across 82 1/3 innings in 2022. The 31-year-old is expected to pitch out of the bullpen, starting with Saturday's game against the Yankees. […]

Rowan Wick Secures Eighth Save On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs pitcher Rowan Wick tossed a perfect inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Washington Nationals. He entered the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 29-year-old needed 14 pitches to earn his eighth save of the season. He has now recorded three saves since the Cubs traded David […]

Jake Cronenworth Crushes Grand Slam In Wednesday's Victory

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth cleared the bases with a grand slam in the first inning of Wednesday's 10-3 defeat of the Miami Marlins. He added a single and a walk later in the contest, making him 2-for-4 on the day. Cronenworth is having a competent season with the bat, slashing .239/.343/.387 with […]

Brusdar Graterol Could Be Activated This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch Wednesday and Thursday with Triple-A Oklahoma City and could be activated from the 15-day injured list during the team's three-game series against the Miami Marlins this weekend. He has been sidelined since mid-July due to right shoulder inflammation. The 23-year-old has racked up nine […]

Merab Dvalishvili Can Pick Up His Sixth Straight Win Saturday

Looking to remain undefeated in the UFC, Merab Dvalishvili (14-4) is looking to earn his sixth straight win when he faces off against future Hall of Famer Jose Aldo on Saturday. Though this will be the biggest name to date that he's faced in the Octagon, he does hold UFC wins over the likes of […]

Luis Rengifo Exits Early With Back Tightness

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (back) was removed from Wednesday's loss to the Seattle Mariners due to back tightness. He went 1-for-4 with an RBI double before exiting with the injury. The 25-year-old is considered day-to-day, and his next chance to return is Friday against the Detroit Tigers. He has been locked in the […]

Jose Aldo Can Earn Fourth Straight Win Saturday

Future Hall of Fame featherweight legend Jose Aldo (31-7) returns to action on the main card of UFC 278 on Saturday when he takes on surging star Merab Dvalishvili. A professional of the sport since 2004, 18 of Aldo's 31 career wins have come by the finish, with 16 of those coming via knockout/TKO. The […]

Alexander Romanov Hopes To Remain Undefeated

Alexander Romanov (16-0) hopes to remain perfect in his professional career when he faces off against Polish veteran Marcin Tybura on the main card of UFC 278 on Saturday. A dominant heavyweight since his professional debut in 2016, 15 of his 16 career wins have come by the finish, with 10 of those coming by […]

Marcin Tybura Faced With A Tough Task At UFC 278

After having his five-fight Octagon winning streak snapped in his last outing, Marcin Tybura (22-7) will take to the cage in hopes of rebounding when he faces fellow heavyweight Alexander Romanov on the main card of Saturday's UFC 278. Able to win in a multitude of ways, 15 of his career wins have come by […]

DraftKings PGA DFS Lineup Picks - BMW Championship Daily Fantasy Golf Advice (2022)

Welcome back to my PGA DFS lineup picks for the BMW Championship on DraftKings! Many golfers barely miss out on being mentioned here by a fraction of a percent, so if you have any questions about a particular player from a PGA DFS or PGA betting perspective, you can contact me on Twitter @Teeoffsports. Once you are done reading the […]

FanDuel PGA DFS Lineup Picks - 2022 BMW Championship

Hello RotoBaller PGA crew! It's great to be back with you guys and I appreciate you joining us here at RotoBaller for your PGA DFS research. This week we'll dig into the FanDuel PGA DFS slate for the second event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs...the BMW Championship. In this article, we'll discuss some of the […]

Henry Hunsucker Looking To Pull Off A Big Upset

At UFC 278 on Saturday, Henry Hunsucker (7-5) will step onto the main-card stage to battle an extremely dangerous striker in Tyson Pedro. It has been a tough road of late for Hunsucker with first-round knockout losses in three of his last four bouts. Coming down to light heavyweight, we will have to see how […]

Tyson Pedro Has A Huge Opportunity At UFC 278

The light heavyweights are set to open the stage of UFC 278's main card with Tyson Pedro (8-3) looking to earn back-to-back wins for the first time since 2016/2017. No doubt a very dangerous finisher, all four of his UFC wins have come by way of first-round knockouts. Overall in his career, all eight of […]

Is Carson Wentz Healthy? Is Wentz Worth Drafting for Fantasy Football?

The NFL season opener is getting closer and closer, which means that fantasy managers everywhere have difficult decisions to make. Some of the most crucial things fantasy players need to stay informed about are injury statuses. With every week being important in fantasy football, having the most up-to-date information on these matters is essential. One […]

Billy Horschel Is Risky At BMW Championship

After a very surprising missed cut last week, Billy Horschel comes into the BMW Championship needing to turn around his game before the Tour Championship. However, that won't be the easiest thing to do for Horschel this week. Playing a course with big greens will help Horschel's 68.64 % greens in regulation percentage but might […]

Maverick McNealy May Struggle At BMW Championship

Maverick McNealy comes into the BMW Championship off a T31 finish last week at the FedEx St. Jude Classic. With the finish, McNealy is three spots out of the Tour Championship threshold but might have trouble getting inside the top-30 this week. Throughout the season, McNealy has struggled on approach, ranking just 108th in strokes […]

Dellin Betances Announces His Retirement

Right-handed reliever Dellin Betances, the former All-Star reliever for the New York Yankees, announced his retirement from professional baseball on Wednesday. Betances was with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a minor league contract before he was released on Wednesday, leading to his decision to hang up his cleats. The 34-year-old had shoulder surgery last summer […]

Adam Scott Is Confusing To Figure Out

Adam Scott put up a surprising T5 finish last week at the FedEx St. Jude after struggling at the course throughout his entire career. That came a week after Scott finished T76 at a course Scott has had major success at in Sedgefield Country Club. However, this week, course history isn't a factor for Scott […]

Tarik Skubal Undergoes Flexor Tendon Surgery

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (elbow) had successful flexor tendon surgery on Wednesday, according to skipper A.J. Hinch. Skubal's timetable for a return is unknown, but he's already been ruled out for the rest of this year and could possibly be late to begin the 2023 season, depending on how his rehab goes in the […]

Andrew Ogletree Suffers Torn ACL

Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts rookie tight end Andrew Ogletree (knee) suffered a torn ACL in training camp practice on Wednesday, according to a source. It's a tough break for Ogletree, as he'll miss his entire rookie season in 2022 after being taken in the sixth round earlier this year. The Colts still have […]