LaMelo Ball Changing His Jersey Number For Next Year

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has announced that he will change his jersey number from No. 2 to No. 1 for next season. The 20-year-old All-Star hinted at this jersey change at the end of last year. Following the team's play-in game loss to the Atlanta Hawks, he stated, "I ain't never supposed to […]

Miesha Tate Suffers Loss In Move Down To Flyweight

The move down to flyweight did not go as expected for Miesha Tate on Saturday, when she suffered a unanimous-decision loss to Lauren Murphy (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) to open up the main card of action. In 15 minutes of action, Tate tallied 85 significant strikes (121 total strikes) but missed on all seven of her […]

Keegan Murray Named Summer League MVP

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray has been named the 2022 Summer League MVP. The 21-year-old had an extremely productive Summer League, averaging 23.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game while shooting 50% from the field and 40% from three-point range. Murray was taken with the fourth overall pick in this year's draft. The Kings were […]

EuroLeague Teams Looking At Ignas Brazdeikis

Twenty-three-year-old guard/forward Ignas Brazdeikis is currently a free agent. While staying in the NBA remains his priority, he is currently being pursued by multiple EuroLeague teams. According to sources of BasketNews, Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz of Spain and Zalgiris Kaunas of Lithuania are interested in signing the Lithuanian-Canadian swingman. Brazdeikis has played for three different NBA franchises […]

Lauren Murphy Scores Victory Over Former UFC Champion

Lauren Murphy handled business on Saturday as she welcomed former bantamweight champion Miesha Tate to the flyweight division by earning a unanimous-decision victory (30-27, 30-27, 29-28). In 15 minutes of action, Murphy tallied 102 significant strikes (128 total strikes) and stuffed all seven of Tate's takedown tries. With the win, Murphy rebounds from a loss […]

J.K. Dobbins Not A Lock To Be Ready For Week 1

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) hasn't had any setbacks, but his injury is a serious one, and he's not a lock to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season. The Ravens also have no incentive to rush him back after they protected themselves with veteran Mike Davis in free agency. Dobbins […]

Deshaun Watson Could Sue The NFL

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will file a lawsuit against the NFL in federal court if he ends up incurring a full-year suspension that the league is seeking after he was accused of sexual assault and misconduct by over 20 women. Sources in the Watson case think arbitrator Sue Robinson's decision could bump up against […]

Giants Agree With Second-Rounder Wan'Dale Robinson

The New York Giants agreed to terms with second-round Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson and fourth-round Iowa safety Dane Belton on their four-year rookie deals on Monday, according to sources. With the agreements, it wraps up New York's 2022 draft class, and they should all be finalized before training camp begins later this month. The […]

Mack Hollins, Keelan Cole Have A Leg Up

The early read is that Las Vegas Raiders wide receivers Mack Hollins and Keelan Cole have a leg up on former Kansas City Chiefs receiver Demarcus Robinson and speedster Tyron Johnson to start behind No. 1 wideout Davante Adams. Hollins has speed despite being 6-foot-4, and Cole has proven to be reliable in past stops […]

Johnathan Abram Has Impressed The Coaching Staff

Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram is extremely talented, but mental and fundamental errors and a lack of durability have been his downfall so far in his NFL career. Defensive coordinator Patrick Graham requires his safeties to fulfill multiple roles and responsibilities, including playing deep zones, but Abram hasn't shown he's capable of that type […]

Three Jobs Up For Grabs On Raiders O-Line

Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Kolton Miller at left tackle and Denzelle Good (knee) at right guard, assuming he's recovered from last year's torn ACL, are the only sure bets on the team's offensive line. The three other jobs are up for grabs in training camp this summer. Third-rounder Dylan Parham worked at guard and […]

Javonte Williams To See More Pass-Catching Work?

Denver Broncos second-year running back Javonte Williams suggested during organized team activities that the team's RBs will be adjusting to a bigger role in the passing game with head coach Nathaniel Hackett running the offense. "We're pretty much wide receivers and running backs this year," Williams said. "We have to learn all the different (route) […]

Courtland Sutton Could Become Russell Wilson's Go-To

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton profiles as the player most likely to fit in the DK Metcalf role for new quarterback Russell Wilson, the player he trusts to use his big frame to shield defenders and make critical plays in tight moments. The 6-foot-4, 216-pounder has a proven ability to win deep routes, but […]

Bucs Not Happy With Leonard Fournette's Weight

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers coaching staff isn't happy with running back Leonard Fournette, who is up to 260 pounds this offseason. "Coaches were not happy, and that's an understatement, when he didn't participate in the OTAs, but then he shows up at the mandatory minicamp weighing damn near 260," Stroud said. "And that's not a […]

Kenyan Drake Says He'll Be Ready For Training Camp

Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (ankle), who suffered a gruesome season-ending broken ankle in Week 13 last year, said he expects to be ready when training camp kicks off later this month, although he might not be full-go right away. "I'm definitely going to be ready for camp. It's not going to be […]

John Butler Jr. Saves Best For Last

New Orleans Pelicans forward John Butler Jr. ended the Summer League on a high note with an epic performance on Sunday. The young forward went 9-for-9 from the floor with 25 points, seven rebounds, and knocked down seven triples in the victory. This was by far his best performance of the Summer League. Despite that, […]

Chris Sale Expects To Be Out 4-6 Weeks

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (finger) will visit with a specialist in Boston and is confident that he'll pitch again in 2022 after fracturing his left pinkie finger on a line drive hit by New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks on Sunday. The Red Sox have given no timetable for his return, but […]

Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - MLB First-Half Hits and Misses

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week, I have selected one advanced metric, chosen two pitchers with strong values and two with poor values, and analyzed what those values may mean for future performance. I have covered a host of different metrics so far and have made plenty of […]

James Wiseman Solid In Summer League Finale

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman put together a solid performance during the Summer League finale on Sunday. The young center finished with 11 points, six rebounds, and two assists in 19 minutes. This game marked the fourth straight contest that Wiseman has been able to suit up. That is the most contests Wiseman has […]

MLB Trade Deadline Candidates - Potential Risers for Fantasy Baseball

The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching. Depending on your MLB team’s situation, this is one of the most exciting times of the year. It goes under the radar that this is also a potential game-changing time for fantasy baseball. Certain players can see a significant turn in their season if they get traded to […]

Rangers Sign Kumar Rocker For $5.2 Million

The Texas Rangers signed right-hander Kumar Rocker, who they took at No. 3 overall in the first round of Sunday's MLB draft, to a $5.2 million deal on Monday. It's almost half a million dollars more than last year's slot at No. 10 when he was selected by the New York Mets, who chose not […]

Rest-Of-Season Fantasy Baseball Rankings: MLB Mid-Year Updates and Analysis

With the MLB All-Star break approaching and the season's halfway mark upon us, I figure it's time to drop a full-blown fantasy baseball rankings update. Scroll along to see my ranks broken down by position, with a smattering of analysis commentary following each position's table. To be clear, these rest-of-season fantasy baseball rankings are geared […]

Tyler Herro Unlikely To Get Extension

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro could very well become a restricted free agent next summer. The organization is currently not discussing a current extension with Herro. The two sides have until opening night to agree on a new contract. The Heat are most likely holding off on an extension in case of a possible trade. […]

Week 15 MLB Injury News, Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Wander Franco, Yordan Alvarez, Jacob deGrom, Freddy Peralta

The mid-summer classic is upon us. We now get to watch the Home Run Derby and see if Pete Alonso can three-peat. The only other MLB player to ever win a total of three Home Run Derbys was Ken Griffey Jr. The All Star game follows with some of the best players in the game […]

Christian Yelich Feeling Better

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) is telling people that he is feeling better at the moment, but it's unclear how much his back issues that cropped up a couple years ago have curtailed his production -- moving him from an MVP level to the ranks of average. Yelich said earlier this year that he […]

Braves Want To Keep Dansby Swanson

The Atlanta Braves want to keep All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson around while he's in the midst of a career year. If his form holds, the Braves will make their offer to Swanson after the Aug. 2 trade deadline. If he does become a free agent, it will be another excellent year for the free-agent shortstop […]

Clayton Kershaw The Favorite To Start In All-Star Game

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw looks to be the favorite to start for the National League in Tuesday's All-Star game at Dodger Stadium. On the flip side, Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani could get the start again for the American League, if he's willing. If not, the Tampa Bay Rays' Shane McClanahan would […]

Yankees, Mets To Explore Trade For Juan Soto

The New York Yankees and New York Mets will look into a trade for Washington Nationals superstar outfielder Juan Soto now that he's been made available after turning down a 15-year, $440 million extension, according to sources. However, early speculation around the game is that it won't be easy for any team to complete a […]

Miles Mikolas Added To NL All-Star Team

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas has been added to the 2022 National League All-Star roster as a replacement for Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes, who will be inactive for Tuesday's game in Los Angeles. Mikolas picked up a win in his final start of the first half of the season on Saturday against […]

Freddie Freeman Added To NL All-Star Roster

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman has been added to the 2022 National League All-Star roster as a replacement for New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte, who will be inactive for Tuesday's game in Los Angeles. Freeman is well-deserving of the nod, as he hit a strong .321/.397/.530 with a .926 OPS, 13 home […]