Ryan Pepiot Strikes Out 11 in Win

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot earned his fourth win of the season in a 7-1 victory against the Orioles on Monday. He allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out 11 over eight innings. This was his third straight start with eight strikeouts or more, and his 9th quality […]

Trea Turner Homers in Three-Hit Game

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Monday's 5-2 win over the Marlins. This was his third three-hit game of June and his second straight multi-hit performance. The 31-year-old is now slashing .306/.364/.455 with eight home runs, 33 RBI, 50 runs, and 19 stolen bases in what […]

Orion Kerkering Records First Career Save

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Orion Kerkering recorded his first major league save in a 5-2 win against the Marlins on Monday. He retired all three batters he faced and struck out one. This was the 16th straight scoreless appearance for the 24-year-old, who has been one of the most consistent pieces of Philadelphia's bullpen this […]

Hunter Goodman Homers Twice, Drives in Three

Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman hit two home runs and tallied three RBI in Monday's 6-4 win against the Nationals. This is his second multi-homer game of the month, bringing his total to six home runs in June. On the season, Goodman is now slashing .287/.329/.517 with 13 homers, 43 RBI, and 37 runs. Coming […]

James Wood Homers, Doubles in Loss

Washington Nationals outfielder/designated hitter James Wood went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, a walk, and two RBI on Monday. Despite his best efforts, the Nationals still fell in a 6-4 loss against the Rockies. Despite the defeat, Washington still must be very happy that they found their next superstar in Wood. The 22-year-old […]

Yainer Diaz Taking a Seat Monday

Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz is out of Monday's lineup against the Athletics. This breaks a streak of eight straight starts, and he has started 63 of Houston's 72 games this season. The 26-year-old had a slow start to the year but is batting .295 with two home runs over the past two weeks. His […]

Zack Gelof to Start Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof (hand, ribs) will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Las Vegas and will serve as the Aviators' designated hitter, according to MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. Gelof has been out of action since mid-March in spring training when he fractured the hamate bone in his right hand, and then […]

Braxton Garrett Plays Catch on Monday

Miami Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett (elbow) played catch for the first time on Monday before the series opener against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies since having Tommy John surgery last December, according to MLB.com's Christina De Nicola. It's a big milestone for the 27-year-old southpaw, although he will not be in play to pitch in the […]

2025 Fantasy Football Rookie FLEX Rankings: Post-NFL Draft - TreVeyon Henderson, Emeka Egbuka, RJ Harvey, Tre Harris, Jayden Higgins, Bhayshul Tuten

Rookie draft season is still rolling on as the new NFL season slowly approaches. To help you prepare, our NFL team put together these 2025 fantasy football rookie FLEX rankings after the 2025 NFL Draft. It's tough to know who to pick when comparing players at different positions, so let's dive into the flex rankings […]

Dane Myers Leaves on Monday With Elbow Injury

Miami Marlins outfielder Dane Myers (elbow) left the game on Monday early against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies in the fourth inning due to left-elbow discomfort after being hit by a pitch. Myers will undergo testing on his elbow, at which point we'll have a better idea if he'll have to miss significant time. The 29-year-old […]

Stephen Curry "Not Even Close" to Retirement

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry doesn't appear to have retirement on his mind. "He still loves the game," said Dell Curry, Steph's father. "He's a competitive guy. He wants to win another title, so we're not even close to that window yet. But when the time comes, I think he'll make the right decision." […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for June 17, 2025 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I aim to help you narrow your plays to get the most bang for your DFS buck. With the playoffs approaching their conclusion, we will only see single-game slates, leading to a slightly different look to the article. Think of this as […]

Derek Hill Starts Hitting Progression

Miami Marlins outfielder Derek Hill (wrist) began a hitting progression on Monday, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Hill is making progress after landing on the 10-day injured list three weeks ago with a left-wrist sprain. The 29-year-old will most likely be required to go on a minor-league rehab assignment before rejoining the big-league […]

Andrew Nardi Plays Catch on Monday

Miami Marlins left-handed reliever Andrew Nardi (back) played catch on Monday, according to MLB.com's Christina De Nicola. Nardi is progressing after receiving an injection for lower-back pain on April 30, but there remains no timetable for his return from the 60-day injured list. When the 26-year-old southpaw is finally ready to face live hitters, he's […]

Jonathan Kuminga Linked to Bulls, Heat

According to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype, the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat are "teams to monitor" as possible sign-and-trade candidates for Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga. The 22-year-old averaged 15.3 points and 4.6 rebounds last season. Unfortunately, he was limited to only 47 games due to injury. Kuminga also saw his role reduced […]

Jesus Tinoco Resumes Throwing Program

Miami Marlins right-hander Jesus Tinoco (forearm) resumed a throwing program on Monday, according to MLB.com's Christina De Nicola. Tinoco is recovering from a strained right forearm that has knocked him out for most of the month of June. The 30-year-old veteran is progressing, though, and will have a chance to come off the 15-day injured […]

5 Deep Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Sleepers - Breakout Candidates to Target in Drafts (2025)

A good fantasy football sleeper is like pulling a $20 bill from your jeans pocket after you run them through both the washer and dryer. Not only is it a surprise, but it also puts you in a position to be a buyer when you may not have previously considered it. Let's go deep here. […]

Kevin Durant Has "No Desire" to be Traded to Minnesota

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant reportedly has "no desire" to be traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. There are a number of teams interested in making a move for the 36-year-old. However, it appears he is only interested in suiting up for the Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, and Houston Rockets. […]

Spencer Aguiar's DraftKings PGA DFS Overview - The Travelers Championship (Premium Content)

Here at RotoBaller, we are constantly searching for ways to give our loyal readers the best fantasy sports content possible. With that goal in mind, I am proud to announce that my typical Monday DraftKings article has been changed from a free article to a premium piece. Everything from that article that people grew to […]

Isaac Paredes Returns as DH on Monday

Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener in Sacramento against the Athletics, serving as the designated hitter and batting second versus A's right-hander Mitch Spence. Luis Guillorme will make another start at third base and bat ninth. Paredes missed the entire three-game series over the […]

Shane McClanahan Resumes Throwing, to Visit With Nerve Specialist

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that left-hander Shane McClanahan (triceps) threw from 100-plus feet last week and will fly to Texas on Tuesday to visit with nerve specialist Dr. Gregory Pearl. "Shane is doing great," Cash said. "I mean, really good. He says it's the best he's felt," Cash said. This is a […]

When Will Alex Bregman, Michael King, Shota Imanaga Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

With injuries starting to pile up for fantasy managers, every injured list spot on your roster might be filled. We are at the point of the season where key injuries will pop up. Some superstars currently on the IL are Yordan Alvarez, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Kodai Senga, and Pablo Lopez. Three more fantasy stars to add to that list are […]

Padres Transfer Yu Darvish to 60-Day Injured List

The San Diego Padres announced on Monday that they transferred right-hander Yu Darvish (elbow) to the 60-day injured list and selected the contract of outfielder Bryce Johnson from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. The Padres also optioned catcher Luis Campusano to El Paso. Darvish has been out all season while rehabbing a right-elbow […]

Roman Anthony in Three-Hole Against Seattle

Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Roman Anthony is starting in right field and is batting third in Monday's series opener on the road against the Seattle Mariners and right-hander Logan Gilbert (elbow), who is making his first start off the 15-day injured list. Anthony is being moved up to third in the batting order after […]

Mike Kafka Expected to Reclaim Play-Calling Duties

New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka has been the team's offensive play-caller for every offseason practice open to the media, according to The Athletic's Dan Duggan. Head coach Brian Daboll has stuck with the same play-caller throughout the offseason in each of his first three years as the head coach, so all signs are […]

Luis Urias Getting Night Off

Athletics infielder Luis Urias is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Houston Astros. This appears to be a routine rest day for Urias who has started in seven straight games. During that span, Urias has recorded at least one hit in six of those seven contests. His fantasy value hasn't […]

Denzel Clarke Sitting Out on Monday

Athletics outfielder Denzel Clarke is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Houston Astros. Clarke will head to the bench after starting in each of the last three games. During that span, Clarke went 3-for-12 with a double, a stolen base, and one run scored. His defensive skills have been great, […]

Jon Runyan Limited During Minicamp

New York Giants starting left guard Jon Runyan (ankle, shoulder) was limited to individual drills at last week's mandatory minicamp, according to The Athletic's Dan Duggan. Runyan is believed to have undergone surgery to fix a separate shoulder after last season, although he's making progress and could be ready to rejoin the team in workouts […]

J.T. Ginn Activated From Injured List

Athletics starting pitcher J.T. Ginn (quad) has been activated from the 15-day injured list on Monday. It appears Ginn is ready to return to the mound after missing about a month of action due to a strained quad. It's unclear whether Ginn will be used in the starting rotation or out of the bullpen. There's […]

Coby Mayo Absent on Monday

Baltimore Orioles corner infielder Coby Mayo is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Mayo will head to the bench after starting in each of the last two games. He was productive in those games, going 3-for-7 with an RBI and a walk. Unfortunately, the O's aren't ready […]