Bob Melvin To Rejoin Padres Friday

San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin is set to rejoin the team on Friday for the start of a road series against the division-rival San Francisco Giants. Melvin had successful prostate surgery last Wednesday and has been resting up since. The 60-year-old skipper will take his job back after Ryan Christensen held the team together […]

Ed Howard To Have Season-Ending Hip Surgery

Chicago Cubs shortstop prospect Ed Howard (hip) will have season-ending left hip surgery after suffering an injury while playing for Single-A South Bend last week. The team's No. 14 prospect, was the 16th overall pick in the 2020 draft, was injured trying to elude a tag on a wide throw to first base on May […]

Juan Soto Unlikely To Be Traded

The Washington Nationals look like sellers again at the trade deadline this year, but superstar outfielder Juan Soto doesn't figure to be dealt. Soto has 2 1/2 years left before he reaches free agency, and he might be the most valuable asset in baseball with the Nationals for sale. "Forget Soto trade … not happening," […]

Terry McLaurin Deal A Priority For Commanders

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin will command a hefty payday in the near future. The Commanders haven't made many notable moves during free agency, so keeping cash available for a McLaurin extension remains a priority. Unquestionably, the 26-year-old has played well throughout his three years in the league, compiling 3,090 yards and 16 touchdowns […]

Josh Hader Was Unavailable Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader left on Wednesday to tend to a family situation, which made him unavailable to pitch against the Atlanta Braves. Right-hander Trevor Kelley entered the game in extra innings in a tie ballgame and allowed a run before the Brewers walked it off with two runs in the bottom of the […]

Tommy Edman Sliding Over To Shortstop

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that second baseman Tommy Edman will slide over to shortstop to make room for prospect Nolan Gorman, who will be called up from the minors before Friday's game. Brendan Donovan has earned at-bats by going 10-for-34 with a homer, five RBI and a steal in just 19 games, […]

Long-Term Deal For Dalton Schultz May Come Soon

Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz signed his franchise tag back in February. Schultz had his best season in 2021, ending the year with 808 yards and eight touchdowns off 78 receptions. Head coach Mike McCarthy and quarterback Dak Prescott are quite fond of the 25-year-old, so a long-term deal may be coming over the […]

David Njoku Reportedly Offered Lucrative Contract

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku has amassed 1,754 yards and 15 touchdowns off 148 receptions throughout his five seasons. However, despite Njoku's subpar production, reports have surfaced that the Browns are looking to lock up the 25-year-old to a long-term deal that would pay him around $13 million per season. Still, the veteran may […]

Jorge Lopez Blows Save Opportunity On Thursday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jorge Lopez allowed one run on one hit and two walks while striking out three across one inning during Thursday's 9-6 win over the New York Yankees. He entered the eighth frame to protect a one-run lead. The 29-year-old struck out Aaron Hicks to end the inning. He walked Isiah Kiner-Falefa to […]

Drew Lock Behind In Competition For Starting Gig

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock currently trails Geno Smith in the race for the starting job. Lock, who the Broncos traded for Russell Wilson back in March, continues to receive plenty of praise from head coach Pete Carroll. However, given Smith's familiarity with the offense, it appears it's currently his job to lose. Nonetheless, both […]

Taylor Rogers Notches 15th Save On Thursday

San Diego Padres pitcher Taylor Rogers allowed one hit and one walk over a scoreless 1 1/3 innings to earn the save during Thursday's 2-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. In the eighth inning, with runners on first and third base, the southpaw struck out Nick Castellanos to escape a jam. He pitched a two-out […]

PGA Championship - Showdown Round 2 (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament - all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Geno Smith Currently The Favorite Over Drew Lock

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is currently the favorite over Drew Lock for the top spot on the depth chart. The latest update paints a different picture of the competition, primarily with head coach Pete Carroll continuously singing Lock's praises since he was acquired from the Broncos for Russell Wilson. Of course, a lot can change […]

Giovanny Gallegos Charged With The Blown Save On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Giovanny Gallegos (0-2) allowed two runs on one hit without recording an out during Thursday's 7-6 loss to the New York Mets. He was charged with the blown save and tagged with his second loss of the season. The 30-year-old entered the game in the bottom of the 10th frame with […]

Aaron Donald Retirement Still A Possibility

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald may still call it quits. However, negotiations are ongoing, with the veteran in line to potentially receive a record-breaking extension in the near future. Donald is coming off another monstrous year, finishing last season with 84 total tackles and 12.5 sacks. He also played a significant role in […]

Joe Panik Retires From Baseball

Second baseman Joe Panik retired from professional baseball before the 2022 season. He slashed .207/.266/.284 with three home runs, 18 RBI, 17 runs and two stolen bases over 95 games for the Marlins/Blue Jays in 2021. The 31-year-old spent the majority of his career with the Giants and won a World Series ring with the […]

Breakout Hitters to Watch for Fantasy Baseball Week 7

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of my "Breakout Hitters To Watch" series. What we're doing here is taking a good, close look at the hitting data each week to see which hitters are standing out the most. The idea is to find hitters that have made changes and/or really improved this season to find […]

Shane Baz Throws 24 Pitches In Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane Baz (elbow) allowed one run on a hit while striking out five with no walks across 2 1/3 innings in Thursday's rehab appearance with Triple-A Durham. His only mistake was surrendering a solo shot to Lewin Diaz. He threw 24 pitches, landing 19 for strikes. It was the right-hander's first […]

T.Y. Hilton Drawing Interest From Teams

Free-agent wide receiver T.Y. Hilton remains in contact with his former team, the Indianapolis Colts. Yet, he's also drawn interest from a few other clubs around the league, with the Baltimore Ravens rumored to be one of them. The 32-year-old, who has spent his entire career in Indy, has seen a decline in productivity over […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 6

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball, almost as much as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Scores A Pair Of Runs Thursday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Bobby Witt Jr. crossed home plate twice in Thursday's game, but it wasn't enough to beat the Chicago White Sox, who won the game 7-4. Overall, he went 1-for-4 with a double and a strikeout. The young infielder hasn't shown what made him a top prospect coming into the season, […]

Yoan Moncada Dealing With Minor Leg Issue

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (leg) felt discomfort in his leg during Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals. He didn't leave the game early and went 1-for-5 with two strikeouts. According to manager Tony La Russa, Moncada seemed to be moving around without issue postgame. The 26-year-old should be fine heading into […]

Nick Castellanos Goes Hitless In Thursday's Game

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos didn't record a hit during Thursday's 2-0 loss to the San Diego Padres. He also struck out once over four at-bats and is now 5 for his last 34. In 37 games, the 30-year-old is slashing .271/.335/.443 with five home runs, 21 RBI, 18 runs, and no stolen bases. Castellanos […]

Yu Darvish Fires Seven Scoreless Frames On Thursday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish led the team to a 2-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. He pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing six hits and no walks while striking out five. The right-hander earned the win to improve to 4-1 on the season. This was a nice rebound outing for Darvish […]

Liam Hendriks Converts His 12th Save On Thursday

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks earned his 12th save of the year on Thursday as he closed out the team's 7-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, but he did run into some trouble as he allowed a pair of hits. Hendriks is now 12-for-15 on the year […]

Marcus Stroman Activated, Set To Start Thursday

The Chicago Cubs activated Marcus Stroman from the COVID-19 injured list on Thursday. He will make his sixth start of the season in Thursday night's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In a corresponding move, the team placed relief pitcher Michael Rucker (toe) on the 15-day injured list. Stroman has gone 1-3 with a 5.13 ERA […]

Tylor Megill To Play Catch On Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill (biceps) is scheduled to play catch on Friday, according to Mets beat writer Anthony DiComo. DiComo reports that Megill's arm is feeling better and that his timeline is looking far more favorable than his injured pitching-mates Max Scherzer (oblique) and Jacob deGrom (shoulder). Megill was diagnosed with right […]

Marco Scandella Remains Out Thursday

St. Louis Blues defenseman Marco Scandella (lower body) continued to skate Thursday morning but won't be in action in Game 2 against the Avalanche. The 32-year-old has featured in just two games in the playoffs and last played in Game 4 against Minnesota in the first round. He went pointless and registered a minus-three rating, […]

Jack Flaherty To Be Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals will be transferring starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list, according to Cardinals beat writer Katie Woo. The move is being made to make room on the 40-man roster for infield prospect Nolan Gorman, who is being called up for his big league […]

Pavel Buchnevich Moves To Top Line For Game 2

St. Louis Blues winger Pavel Buchnevich will move to the first line for Thursday's Game 2 against Colorado. He will skate with Ryan O'Reilly and David Perron. This is a completely new line that hasn't logged a single minute of action together this season, so it will be interesting to see how things work out. […]