J.T. Realmuto, Alec Bohm Placed On Restricted List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed four players on the restricted list ahead of the team's two-game road series against the Toronto Blue Jays, which begins on Tuesday. Catcher J.T. Realmuto and third baseman Alec Bohm are the most notable players who landed on the restricted list. Starting pitchers Kyle Gibson and Aaron Nola were also placed […]

Brendan Donovan To Miss His Fourth Straight Game Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (illness) is out of the lineup once again for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 25-year-old is dealing with a non-COVID illness and this will be his fourth straight missed game. He went through an on-field workout on Monday, so it seems like he could be available […]

Panthers Haven't Discussed Extension With Baker Mayfield

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said on Tuesday that the team hasn't had any talks with quarterback Baker Mayfield and his representation about a contract extension. "Our whole focus was bringing Baker in to compete with Sam Darnold," Fitterer said. "We'll take it up to training camp. That's as far as we're going to […]

Rob Gronkowski Won't Unretire For Tom Brady

Retired tight end Rob Gronkowski said that he will remain retired from professional football, even if Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady calls him to try and persuade him to come back in 2022. "I would answer, obviously, the greatest quarterback of all time," Gronkowski said. "Ask him how he's doing. Tell him I'm going […]

Bears Acquire N'Keal Harry From Patriots

The Chicago Bears acquired wide receiver N'Keal Harry from the New England Patriots on Tuesday, according to sources. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the Patriots will receive a seventh-round pick in 2024 in return. The former first-round pick turned out to be a flop for the Pats, as he recorded 57 catches on 103 […]

Christian Yelich Scratched With Back Tightness

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) was scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins with mid-back tightness. This won't be the first time that Yelich has dealt with back issues, so fantasy managers should be somewhat concerned that this could land him on the injured list to close out the first […]

J.D. Martinez Named To AL All-Star Squad

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez was named to the American League All-Star team on Tuesday as a replacement for Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez. It will be Martinez's second straight All-Star selection and fifth overall. He will take the day off on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, but overall he's hitting a […]

Garrett Cooper, Carlos Rodon Named To All-Star Team

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper and San Francisco Giants left-hander Carlos Rodon have been named to the National League All-Star team, replacing Bryce Harper and Josh Hader on the roster, respectively. While Cooper isn't a big time power threat, he's hitting an exceptional .299/.367/.460 with an .826 OPS, seven home runs, 40 RBI and […]

Starling Marte Still Out Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. Marte injured his groin on Saturday and hasn't played since, but fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day. When healthy, the 33-year-old is a must-start in fantasy because of his modest power and speed profile. […]

Joey Votto Back In Lineup Against Yankees

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (back) is back at first base and is hitting cleanup on Tuesday against New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole. Votto is back in the lineup for the first time since suffering a back injury on the Fourth of July. The 38-year-old just hasn't been able to find his footing […]

J.D. Martinez Retreats To The Bench On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez is getting the day off on Tuesday as the team takes on the Tampa Bay Rays. Rafael Devers (back) is making his return to the lineup for the game and he'll be serving as the team's designated hitter. Martinez has been swinging the bat well lately. He hit his […]

Jesse Winker Back From Suspension Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker has finished his six-game suspension and is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday, starting in left field and batting fifth against Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray. Winker will return to a .226/.341/.337 slash line with six home runs, 33 RBI and 26 runs scored in 331 plate appearances over […]

Rafael Devers Returns To Action On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (back) is set to make his return in Tuesday's game against right-hander Corey Kluber and the Tampa Bay Rays. He will be hitting third in the lineup and he will be slotting in as designated hitter with J.D. Martinez getting the day off and Bobby Dalbec at third. […]

Akil Baddoo Recalled And Starting On Tuesday

The Detroit Tigers have recalled outfielder Akil Baddoo from Triple-A. He will be starting in left field and batting ninth in the team's game against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. The 23-year-old began the year in the majors, but struggled over his 17 appearances with the Tigers, slashing .140/.218/.220 with just two extra-base hits. […]

Kenley Jansen Will Be Activated On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves closer Kenley Jansen (heart) is set to be activated from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday. Jansen has been on blood thinners to tend to his irregular heartbeat and he needs to be on the blood thinners for 15 days before activation -- if that weren't the case, he would have been activated […]

Anibal Sanchez To Make His Season Debut Thursday

Washington Nationals right-hander Anibal Sanchez (neck) is set to make his season debut on Thursday against his former team, the Atlanta Braves. Sanchez landed on the injured list at the start of the season due to a cervical nerve impingement in his neck. While rehabbing from the injury, he pitched 15.2 innings and allowed 13 […]

Jordan Hicks To Serve As An Opener Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jordan Hicks will serve as an opener for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Matthew Liberatore had previously been listed as the team's starter, but he will now work in relief and he is expected to take on the bulk of the innings behind Hicks. Hicks has pitched well since […]

Albert Almora Jr. Lands On Injured List Tuesday

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Albert Almora Jr. on the injured list without a designation on Tuesday. The lack of a designation suggests that the move is COVID-related. The team recalled fellow outfielder Stuart Fairchild in a corresponding move. Almora has been in and out of the starting lineup lately, primarily splitting time with Nick […]

Chris Sale Reinstated Ahead Of Tuesday's Season Debut

The Boston Red Sox have activated left-hander Chris Sale (ribs) from the 60-day injured list. He will be the team's starting pitcher in Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The team optioned pitching prospect Brayan Bello to Triple-A to clear a roster spot for Sale. The 33-year-old has yet to pitch in the majors […]

Kevin Gausman Has A Chance To Pitch Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (ankle) was scratched from his scheduled start against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. According to Blue Jays reporter Scott Mitchell, there's a chance that Gausman could make his next start on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. However, Mitchell stated that Jays manager Charlie Montoyo couldn't commit to […]

Julio Rodriguez Serving One-Game Suspension Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez will serve his one-game suspension on Tuesday during the team's matchup against the Washington Nationals. Rodriguez was issued a suspension from the league after the team's brawl with the Los Angeles Angels last month. Initially, he was given a two-game suspension, but he had it reduced to just one game. […]

Hunter Renfroe Reinstated From Injured List On Tuesday

The Milwaukee Brewers have activated outfielder Hunter Renfroe (calf) from the 10-day injured list. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez was designated for assignment. Renfroe missed a little over two weeks due to a strained left calf. The 30-year-old has performed decently well in his first season with the Brewers thus far. […]

Danny Jansen Activated And Starting On Tuesday

The Toronto Blue Jays have activated catcher Danny Jansen (hand) from the 10-day injured list. He will be starting behind the plate and batting ninth in the team's matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. Fellow catcher Gabriel Moreno was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Jansen was sidelined a little over a month […]

2022 IDP Rankings - Top 125 Defensive Players for Fantasy Football

Welcome RotoBallers to more fantasy football rankings! In this article you'll see our NFL team's updated 2022 fantasy football IDP rankings (top 125) for IDP formats. For anyone who may not be familiar with fantasy football IDP leagues, this type of league format requires that individual defensive players (IDP) get drafted by fantasy football managers. […]

Aaron Judge Sitting Vs. Reds On Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is getting the day off on Tuesday as the team takes on right-hander Graham Ashcraft and the Cincinnati Reds. Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Hicks and Joey Gallo will be covering the outfield for the game. Judge struggled a bit during the team's four-game series against the Boston Red Sox this […]

Tari Eason Goes For 22 Points, 11 Rebounds On Monday

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason continued his strong Summer League play during the team's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. He played 28 minutes in the game and racked up 22 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals, two blocks and two three-pointers. He has notched a double-double in each of the three […]

Josh Fleming Placed On Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-handed pitcher Josh Fleming (oblique) on the 15-day injured list due to right oblique tightness. The 26-year-old has made eight appearances for the Rays this year, including a pair of starts. Overall, he's logged a 6.84 ERA and a 4.13 FIP in 26.1 innings of work this season while striking […]

Chris Duarte Expected To Sit Out Remainder Of Summer League

Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte played in Friday's Summer League opener against the Charlotte Hornets. He logged 24 minutes in the game and racked up 16 points, four assists and three rebounds while shooting 3-for-7 from the field and 9-for-9 from the free throw strike. He was held out of the team's second game on […]

Rays Recall Tommy Romero

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled right-handed starter Tommy Romero on Tuesday. Romero made his Major League debut earlier this season, giving up five hits, three earned runs, two hits, and a home run in 1.2 innings of work. He also struck out a batter in that start before allowing just a home run in two […]

Sandro Mamukelashvili Scores 28 Points On Monday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Sandro Mamukelashvili had a massive game in Monday's Summer League contest against the Boston Celtics. He scored 28 points while racking up nine rebounds, two assists, three steals and two blocks. He shot 9-for-19 from the field, 3-for-5 from three-point range and 7-for-10 from the free throw line. Mamukelashvili showed some promising […]