Juan Soto Wins 2022 Home Run Derby

Washington Nationals star outfielder Juan Soto won the 2022 Home Run Derby at Dodger Stadium on Monday by outlasting Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez. At 23 years and 266 days old, Soto became the second-youngest player to ever win the Derby. He's also the second Nationals player to win the event and the first […]

James Harden "Locked In" With Sixers

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden is still in the midst of negotiating his contract for the 2022-23 season. In an interview with Yahoo! Sports, Harden spoke about his recent conversations with 76ers general manager Daryl Morey. Harden said, "I had conversations with Daryl, and it was explained how we could get better and what the […]

Knicks Could Move Julius Randle

The New York Knicks are one of the leading candidates to land star Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell. According to Marc Stein, if the team were to acquire Mitchell, they might look to trade forward Julius Randle, potentially in a deal for Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook. Yes, you read that all correctly. And […]

LeBron James Locks In Commitment Of Big Three

On Monday, Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook connected on a phone conversation. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports, during the call the three veterans expressed their commitment to each other and to the team. The Lakers were the biggest disappointment in the league last year as they missed […]

Chima Moneke Signing With The Kings

The Sacramento Kings are signing forward Chima Moneke to a contract, according to league sources. The terms of the deal are not known at this point. Moneke is 26 years old and he spent the 2021-22 season playing for Baxi Manresa in Spain. He logged 24 minutes per game last season and averaged 14.8 points, […]

Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving Believe That A Trade Is Unlikely

Despite all of the drama surrounding Brooklyn Nets stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving this summer, it's looking more and more likely that neither player will be traded. And according to a league source, both Durant and Irving have become aware of this reality. "They know behind the scenes that it's difficult, that it's unlikely […]

WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks, Betting Picks (7/19/22): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings and FanDuel, Best Bets

We have three WNBA games on tap for Tuesday. By the time you read this, there's a good chance that Liberty/Sun is happening or over, since that game starts at 11:30 a.m. ET. Thankfully, it's not part of the main slate. Those games tonight are Atlanta/Vegas and Indiana/Los Angeles, which both start late since both […]

Spenser Watkins Sporting A 1.53 ERA In July

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Spenser Watkins has been in a groove on the mound in July. Over his three starts this month, he's gone 2-0 with a 1.53 ERA and a 0.85 WHIP, earning quality starts in two of his three outings. The 29-year-old struggled over the first two months of the year. He had an […]

Hansel Robles Signs Minors Deal With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed right-handed reliever Hansel Robles to a minor league deal. The 31-year-old was released by the Red Sox about a week ago after struggling immensely in various late-inning roles with the team. Over 26 appearances, he had a 5.84 ERA and a 1.58 WHIP while blowing six of his eight […]

Willson Contreras Hasn't Received Extension Offer From Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have not yet offered catcher Willson Contreras a contract extension, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Contreras has stated that he would "love to stay" with the Cubs, but he is set to become a free agent after this season, so it's beginning to look increasingly likely that he'll […]

Bryce Harper Visiting Surgeon Next Week

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (thumb) is set to visit his surgeon next week. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Harper is hoping that he'll get the pins removed from his wrist during the visit. Harper broke his left thumb back on June 25. Following the injury, he had three pins inserted […]

NFL Coaching Matters: 2022 Detroit Lions Offense and Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

Details Released On Rafael Devers' Extension Talks

The Boston Red Sox have yet to lock up star third baseman Rafael Devers to a long-term deal. According to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe, as the two sides were in contract talks prior to the season, the Red Sox were viewing Matt Olson's eight-year, $168 million deal as a potential model for a […]

Stephen Strasburg Not Expected To Pitch Again In 2022

Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg (ribs) is not expected to return in 2022, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. While he won't need to undergo thoracic outlet surgery once again, he is dealing with a nerve issue that will keep him sidelined for the rest of the year. Strasburg was recently transferred […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Watch For Fantasy Baseball Week 15

Welcome back RotoBallers, the All-Star break is upon us. We're heading into Week 16 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season rages on. It would be foolish to proceed without highlighting the top performances from Week 15. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. […]

Anthony Solometo Impresses Out Of Bullpen

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Anthony Solometo is looking good during his second season of pro ball. The Pirates selected the southpaw in the second round last year, signing him to an overslot $2.8 million deal that lured him away from his commitment to North Carolina. He has a mid-90s fastball that is known for its […]

Yoelqui Cespedes Does A Little Bit Of Everything

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Yoelqui Cespedes signed with the team in 2021 and has strung together a couple of solid seasons. He has great bat speed and an ability to put the ball in play, though there's also hope that his power will improve over the next few years. With that said, Cespedes' walk […]

Ben Brown Strikes Out 13 In Shutout

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitching prospect Ben Brown was selected in the 33rd round of the 2017 draft. Although his path to High-A has taken a while, he still has plenty of value in store. Not only has Brown defied the odds of a 33rd-rounder and posted great numbers in the minors, but he's also just […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Makes History Following Promotion

Minnesota Twins corner infield prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand is coming off another strong week of hitting. Selected in the fourth round of last year's draft, the infielder has hit just as well in the minors as he did in college ball (if not better). He owns a good approach at the plate with an impressive knack […]

Leody Taveras: Champ or Chump for Fantasy Baseball?

With the All-Star Break upon us, now is a great time to look at your league's standings page and formulate a plan of attack for the rest of the season. If you're in first, try to proactively identify and address any weaknesses that could be exploited by your rivals. If you're in contention, identify where […]

DL Hall Continues To Strike Batters Out

Baltimore Orioles left-handed pitching prospect DL Hall has spent almost all of 2022 in Triple-A and could be closing in on a call to the majors soon. After missing a good chunk of 2021 due to injury, the former first-round pick has bounced back this season, continuing to max out his fastball at 101 mph […]

Justin Yurchak Enjoys Phenomenal Week At Double-A

Los Angeles Dodgers minor league first baseman Justin Yurchak had a strong second half in 2021 and looks solid in 2022. Although the 25-year-old isn't a power hitter, he makes up for it with his incredible discipline and presence at the plate. He posts a high walk rate and low strikeout rate, all while putting […]

Quarterback Fallers for Fantasy Football - ADP Analysis for 2022 Drafts

I am going to start this column by introducing the concept of ADP, which I'm pretty sure you know what it is about. Average Draft Position (ADP) indicates the average position where a player is drafted over more than one fantasy football draft. You can consider it as the price you have to pay to […]

Did Najee Harris Gain Weight This Offseason? Fantasy Football Impact

Najee Harris was one of the most sought-after rookies in fantasy football heading into last season. After an efficient collegiate career at Alabama, the Steelers selected him with the No. 24 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. It certainly didn't take him long to emerge as one of the league's top running backs, and […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Philadelphia Eagles 2022 Outlook

Welcome to our fantasy football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks, a series on RotoBaller where our writers look at three key players on each NFL team. Today, we're talking about the Philadelphia Eagles. After watching receiver after receiver go in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, there were people (including myself) who thought the […]

Deandre Ayton Finalizes Four-Year Deal

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has officially finalized his four-year deal with the organization. The young center said that he's happy to finally put free agency behind him and compete for a championship. There was plenty of uncertainty between the Suns and Ayton this offseason. At first, it didn't sound like the Suns had plans […]

Hornets Didn't Pull Offer On Miles Bridges

The Charlotte Hornets reportedly didn't pull their offer on Miles Bridges before the July 13 deadline. That means, technically the offer is still on the table for Bridges. Right now, his future is unclear with an upcoming court date in Los Angeles on Wednesday. This court date is in regards to his domestic abuse case. […]

Kenrich Williams Signs Four-Year Deal

The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed forward Kenrich Williams to a four-year extension. He has spent each of the last two seasons with OKC. He has played fairly well in a limited role, so the Thunder will keep him around. They've decided to give him a four-year deal worth $27.7 million. Williams has mentioned he […]

Giants Close Out First Round With Reggie Crawford

The San Francisco Giants closed out the first round of Sunday's 2022 MLB draft by taking Connecticut left-hander/first baseman Reggie Crawford with the 30th overall pick. Crawford is certainly a high-upside, high-risk selection, even at this point in the first round. He stands at 6-foot-4 and is left-handed with an elite fastball and a nasty […]

Rays Pick High School First Baseman Xavier Isaac In First Round

The Tampa Bay Rays selected East Forsyth Senior High School first baseman Xavier Isaac with the No. 29 overall pick in the 2022 MLB draft on Sunday. Isaac possesses top-end power from the left side for a high school hitter at 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds due to his power and excellent bat speed. Isaac lets […]