Nico Collins Stands Out In Offseason Workouts

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills pointed to second-year wide receiver Nico Collins as a player who stood out this spring. Mills said Collins has a "good grasp of this offense" and "his talent is off the charts." Mills also said that the team needs to "find ways to get (Collins) the ball" this year. The […]

Connor Heyward Showing Chemistry With Kenny Pickett

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie tight end Connor Heyward, the younger brother of Steelers pass-rusher Cameron Heyward, impressed in offseason workouts and showed chemistry with first-round quarterback Kenny Pickett during minicamp. The sixth-round selection is expected to be a hybrid tight end/fullback in an offense that values versatility in its skill players. The 23-year-old has mostly been […]

Grant Delpit Projected To Start

Cleveland Browns former second-round safety Grant Delpit has battled injuries, including an Achilles tear in his rookie season in 2020, but he's now a projected starter entering training camp after surging this offseason. Delpit intercepted quarterback Deshaun Watson on several occasions in team drills. The combination of Delpit and John Johnson III could make the […]

Kenley Jansen Goes On Injured List Tuesday

The Atlanta Braves placed closer Kenley Jansen (heart) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with an irregular heartbeat and recalled right-hander Jesus Cruz from the minors in a corresponding move. Jansen's injured list placement is retroactive to June 27. The 34-year-old right-hander was first diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat in 2011 and has had […]

Josh Winder To Start Game 2 Against Guardians

The Minnesota Twins named right-hander Josh Winder the 27th man on Tuesday for their doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians, and he will start Game 2. Winder will likely be returned to Triple-A St. Paul after his spot start, which will be his fourth of the season in his first year in the big leagues. The […]

Josh Naylor Takes A Seat For Game 1

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Josh Naylor is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins. It makes sense to give Naylor some rest in Game 1 against Twins left-hander Devin Smeltzer. The 25-year-old is hitting just .196 (10-for-51) on the year against southpaws. Naylor has been solid […]

Bryce Harper Could Return In Six Weeks

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (thumb) will require surgery to stabilize his fractured thumb, but there is optimism that he will play again this year after recovery of six weeks, give or take. Harper broke his thumb when he was hit by a pitch last Saturday against the San Diego Padres, and he was placed […]

Konnor Pilkington Called Up To Start Game 2

The Cleveland Guardians recalled rookie left-hander Konnor Pilkington up from the minors as the 27th man on Tuesday, and he will start Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins. Pilkington has made his first eight major league appearances (five starts) for the Guardians this year, allowing 11 earned runs on 27 hits while […]

Alex Kirilloff Gets Three Hits Monday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff went 3-for-3 with a hit by pitch, an RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 11-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians. Kirilloff has gone 10-for-33 (.303) with 10 RBI and four runs scored in 10 games since he was brought back to the major leagues on June 17. The 24-year-old […]

Austin Hedges On Concussion IL, Sandy Leon Acquired In Trade

The Cleveland Guardians placed catcher Austin Hedges on the seven-day concussion injured list on Tuesday and acquired catcher Sandy Leon from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash. Anthony Castro has also been recalled from Triple-A, and Konnor Pilkington has been called up as the 27th man for a doubleheader on Tuesday. Ian Gibaut was […]

Byron Buxton Sitting Out For Game 1

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton will take a seat for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians. The Twins just aren't taking any chances anymore with their oft-injured outfielder, and Buxton has missed some time recently due to knee tendonitis, so it's no surprise that he won't play in both games […]

Kwamie Lassiter II Earns First-Team Reps

Cincinnati Bengals undrafted rookie wide receiver Kwamie Lassiter II had an impressive offseason and even earned some first-team repetitions on offense during offseason workouts. If he can work his way into the special-teams rotation, he could have a shot at making the final 53-man roster out of training camp. In his final season at Kansas […]

Isaiah Likely Has Impressed This Offseason

Baltimore Ravens fourth-round rookie tight end Isaiah Likely has impressed this offseason with his ability to get open and his large catch radius. "Watch out for this guy," safety Tony Jefferson said. "He's going to be really good." Likely caught several touchdown passes during red-zone drills as the star of the final day of mandatory […]

Tre Nixon A Player To Watch At Training Camp

New England Patriots wide receiver Tre Nixon spent all of last season on the practice squad, but the seventh-round pick in 2021 has a close bond with second-year quarterback Mac Jones, and he's made an early case this offseason as a player to watch when training camp begins at the end of July. Nixon drove […]

Jamison Crowder Has Looked Solid

Buffalo Bills speedy wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie appears to have an early lead in the battle to take over Cole Beasley's slot receiver role in 2022, but veteran Jamison Crowder looked solid during offseason workouts in his first year with the team. Crowder dealt with injuries in his final year with the New York Jets, […]

WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks, Betting Picks (6/28/22): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings and FanDuel, Best Bets

We've got a pair of WNBA games for you tonight, starting with the Dream visiting the Mystics at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Wings visiting the Lynx an hour later. Atlanta has a lot of injuries to monitor ahead of this one, so keep an eye on how things develop and have a backup plan […]

Eric Rowe Could Serve In Relief Role

Miami Dolphins defensive back Eric Rowe has the ability to play both safety and cornerback, but he will likely play a depth role this year with Jevon Holland and Brandon Jones ascending as the starting safeties early last season. If the Dolphins chose to trade Rowe, they would save $4.55 million and incur just $525,000 […]

Lamar Jackson Bulks Up

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson confirmed that he added 12 to 15 pounds of muscle mass this offseason. He said he usually played at between 205 and 208 pounds, but he's now at 220 pounds. "I just wanted to do it. See how I look, see how I feel," Jackson said. "And I feel good." […]

Wander Guante Finds Success Following Demotion

Oakland Athletics minor league pitcher Wander Guante hasn't made much of a progression through affiliated ball since turning pro. He reached Single-A in 2021 and opened this season in Double-A, but he's now back down to rookie ball and, quite frankly, doesn't have the greatest numbers. If there are any metrics to praise, they would […]

Blaze Jordan Remains Hot In Minors

Boston Red Sox third base prospect Blaze Jordan is turning heads again. (Shocker, right?) The powerful corner infielder is no stranger to the spotlight, whether it be mashing mammoth homers as a young teenager or signing for well above slot with Boston. Now, he's mashing in Single-A, giving the Red Sox no choice but to […]

Robinson Pina Strikes Out 13 Batters In Latest Start

Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect Robinson Pina is a talented right-hander with impressive swing-and-miss stuff. His heater has developed drastically since he inked his contract, touching the mid-90s at times. He also has a sharp curveball that complements his fastball nicely and can be trusted in two-strike situations. Pina's splitter gives him an additional offering […]

Framber Valdez Bumped Up To Tuesday

The Houston Astros have shuffled up their rotation a bit for the week. Framber Valdez will now pitch on Tuesday against the New York Mets with Justin Verlander taking the mound against the Mets Wednesday. Meanwhile, Luis Garcia is being bumped back to Thursday to start a makeup game against the Yankees. Garcia was due […]

Carter Williams Raking Following Demotion To Single-A

San Francisco Giants minor league outfielder Carter Williams has made a name for himself with an impressive first couple of seasons in professional baseball. He is known for putting the ball in play, and although he doesn't have the loudest bat by any means, he has produced enough power to make him a home run […]

Ethan Small Strikes Out 10 In Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Ethan Small has impressed ever since being selected in the first round of the 2019 draft. The 25-year-old currently ranks eighth among the team's prospects, according to MLB Pipeline. His heater doesn't have overwhelming velocity, but it has enough spin and action in the upper region of the zone to baffle […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 12

Welcome back RotoBallers. We're heading into Week 12 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season rages on. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are not only coming off dominant weeks but have also impressed over the entire season. Don't […]

Freddie Freeman Extends Hitting Streak To 11 Games

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman went 1-for-4 in the team's 4-0 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Monday. It wasn't a great day for him, but he managed to extend his current hitting streak to 11 games. Freeman has been extremely productive at the plate in June. He's slashed .305/.371/.505 over the month […]

Max Meyer Settling Back In Following Injury

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Max Meyer has made two starts in the minors in June after missing about a month due to ulnar nerve irritation. Over those two starts, he's pitched seven innings and he's allowed two hits, no walks and two earned runs while striking out nine. The first start came at Double-A Jupiter […]

Adley Rutschman Hits His Third Home Run On Monday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman helped lead the team to a 9-2 route over the Seattle Mariners on Monday. He went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in the game. The rookie is now on a six-game hitting streak that has included five doubles and two home runs. He has a total of […]

Jeremy Pena: Champ or Chump for Fantasy Baseball?

Jeremy Pena was one of the biggest stories of the offseason. The contending Astros expressed minimal interest in retaining the services of star shortstop Carlos Correa and even less in the countless other names available at the position, instead anointing the 24-year-old Pena as their shortstop of the present and future. Pena's role in a […]

Sixto Sanchez To Throw Bullpen Session Wednesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday. The 23-year-old, who underwent shoulder surgery last July, has been progressing very slowly over the past several months. He has been playing catch off a mound lately, but Wednesday's bullpen session will be his first opportunity to throw […]