Jessie Bates III Won't Report To Training Camp

Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates III won't report to training camp on Tuesday. The franchise safety will holdout until he gets a new contract. However, the deadline for a long-term extension has already passed. The 25-year-old already said that he won't play on a franchise tag. At this point, Bates getting traded seems like the […]

Lakers Express Interest In Acquiring Myles Turner

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner is reportedly on the Lakers' radar. Indy has been looking to move him for a while. However, with L.A. unwilling to send an unprotected first-round pick in exchange for Turner's services, it appears as if a potential deal is off the table. The 26-year-old has proven to be an imposing […]

Victor Robles To Get Some Leadoff At-Bats

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles is expected to start seeing some starts as the leadoff hitter moving forward, according to manager Dave Martinez. Robles has been improving at the plate of late, hitting .250 with two homers, four RBI and two steals over his past seven games. Overall, Robles has a .236 average, three homers, […]

Bengals Focus Is To Extend Joe Burrow

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is one of the brightest young stars in the game right now. That being said, the organization mentioned that extending Burrow is the main focus of the team. The 25-year-old will be eligible for a contract extension at the end of the season. He'll certainly get a hefty contract with […]

Justin Turner Could Return To Lineup Soon

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (abdomen) got in a full day's work of baseball activity on Monday and could be able to return to the lineup on Tuesday or Wednesday this week, according to manager Dave Roberts. Turner hasn't played since Thursday after experiencing tightness in his abdomen. He wound up missing three […]

Celtics Make Offer For Kevin Durant

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant is on the Celtics' radar, with the C's reportedly offering a package for the superstar that included Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Yet, Brooklyn balked at the proposal and countered by requesting reigning Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart be added in […]

Miguel Sano Activated From Injured List Monday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Miguel Sano (knee) was activated from the 60-day injured list on Monday. Sano had been on the injured list after having meniscus surgery on his left knee early in May. The Twins optioned Gilberto Celestino back to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move to make room for Sano on the […]

Draft Targets and Fades from High-Stakes Fantasy Leagues - FFPC ADP Observations

We appreciate all of you who come to RotoBaller for our advice. Fantasy football players always want to get other viewpoints on their targeted players, and also want to consult those fantasy analysts who spend a lot of time uncovering guys to target and avoid. We are a source of confirmation for those who are […]

Jaylen Brown Reportedly Included In Package With Nets

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown was reportedly included in a proposed trade package to Brooklyn for superstar forward Kevin Durant, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The C's also incorporated Derrick White and an undisclosed draft pick. However, the Nets declined the offer and requested Marcus Smart be added in White's place instead. Brown […]

MLB, Players Union Can't Agree On International Draft

The MLB Players Association rejected the league's latest proposal on an international draft on Monday, which means the free-agent qualifying offer system that has been a drag on some free agents, will remain in place. The two sides exchanged four total proposals this month and were consistently far apart on the amount of money that […]

Ethan Small Called Up Monday

The Milwaukee Brewers recalled left-handed pitching prospect Ethan Small from Triple-A Nashville on Monday and designated right-hander Connor Sadzeck for assignment in a corresponding move. Small made his big-league debut for the Brewers on May 30 against the Chicago Cubs, allowing two earned runs on four hits while walking four and striking out four in […]

Jean Segura To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura (finger) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday night, according to interim manager Rob Thomson. Segura underwent surgery to fix a fractured right index finger in early June, and it sounds as if he's nearing a return to the majors. He'll be eligible […]

Bryce Harper Not Ready To Have Pins Removed

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (thumb) didn't have the pins removed from his fractured left thumb on Monday, but that could happen next week. He hasn't suffered a setback of any sort, but he just isn't quite ready to have his pins removed. Harper will meet with his surgeon again next Monday and will hopefully […]

Mariners Optimistic Julio Rodriguez Will Return Tuesday

Seattle Mariners skipper Scott Servais said he's "very, very optimistic" that rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez (wrist) will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers. Rodriguez is out of the lineup for the fourth straight game with left wrist soreness, but he is going to ramp up his baseball activity before the […]

Mike Zunino Done For The Season

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (shoulder) will undergo surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome and will miss the remainder of the 2022 season. It was a rough Monday for the Rays, as it was also announced that outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (hip) will miss the rest of the year. Zunino will finish his 2022 season with […]

Yordan Alvarez Returns Against A's

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) is back in the starting lineup on Monday against right-hander Adam Oller and the Oakland Athletics, serving as the DH and hitting third in the batting order. Alvarez took a seat on Sunday due to a sore right hand, but he's back in there for fantasy managers in […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Sitting Monday

Kansas City Royals rookie shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels. Witt left the game early on Sunday and will miss the series opener on Monday against the Angels as a result. Fantasy managers should consider the 22-year-old to be day-to-day for now. Nicky […]

Javier Baez Good To Go For Monday's Game

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (arm) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against left-hander Sean Manaea and the San Diego Padres. Baez was hit on his upper left arm by a pitch during Sunday's game. He initially remained in the game, but wound up being removed a few innings after the incident. […]

Danny Amendola Calls It A Career

Despite multiple teams calling this offseason, two-time Super Bowl champion wide receiver Danny Amendola has decided to retire from professional football. "It was better than I could have ever imagined," Amendola said about his career. Amendola spent the 2021 season with the Houston Texans, catching 24 of 38 targets for 248 yards and three touchdowns […]

J.D. Martinez Out Again On Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) will miss his fourth straight game on Monday as the team takes on the Cleveland Guardians. Martinez is currently hampered by back spasms. He has yet to take the field since play resumed following the All-Star break. Rob Refsnyder is serving as designated hitter with Martinez on the […]

Brian Gutekunst, Matt LaFleur Receive Extensions

The Green Bay Packers gave both general manager Brian Gutekunst and head coach Matt LaFleur undisclosed contract extensions this offseason that will keep them within the organization for years to come, according to a league source. Executive vice president and director of football operations Russ Ball also received an extension. With LaFleur at the controls, […]

Kevin Kiermaier To Undergo Season-Ending Hip Surgery

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (hip) is set to undergo season-ending hip labrum surgery, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The 32-year-old will be a big loss for the Rays on both sides of the game. Over 63 appearances this season, Kiermaier slashed .228/.281/.369 with seven home runs, six stolen bases, […]

Denzelle Good To Retire

The Las Vegas Raiders placed veteran offensive guard/tackle Denzelle Good on the Reserve/Retired list on Monday. He started 43 games in seven NFL seasons after being taken in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts out of Mars Hill College. Good started a career-high 14 games for the Raiders in […]

Giants Work Out Eric Ebron

The New York Giants worked out a group that included free-agent tight end Eric Ebron on Monday. The Giants lost both Evan Engram and Kyle Rudolph this offseason, and promising rookie Daniel Bellinger (quadriceps) has begun training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, so New York could certainly use another body in the […]

Ravens Sign Corey Clement

With Baltimore Ravens running backs J.K. Dobbins (knee) and Gus Edwards (knee) opening training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, the team signed free-agent running back Corey Clement to an undisclosed deal, according to a source. Before signing Clement, the Ravens also worked out veteran Wayne Gallman on Monday. Clement will provide another […]

Garrett Cooper Remains Out On Monday

Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper (wrist) will remain out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against left-hander Nick Lodolo and the Cincinnati Reds. Cooper was hit by a pitch in his wrist this past Saturday. He underwent X-rays over the weekend and they came back clean. He remains day-to-day for now. The 31-year-old […]

Jonathan India Back In Action On Monday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (thigh) is back in the starting lineup for Monday night's game against left-hander Trevor Rogers and the Miami Marlins. He'll be hitting out of his usual leadoff spot and slotting in as the team's designated hitter. India was scratched from Sunday's lineup as he was dealing with a left […]

Jesse Winker Out With Ankle Injury Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker (ankle) is being held out of Monday's matchup against the Texas Rangers. He sprained his ankle during Sunday's game and was forced to be removed from the contest, so it's no surprise that he's out of the lineup on the following day. In his absence, Adam Frazier is shifting over […]

Roquan Smith Set For Holdout

Chicago Bears All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith will not be participating in training camp when veterans are scheduled to report on Tuesday, according to sources. Smith has yet to receive a long-term extension offer that he would remotely consider, so he will wait. The 25-year-old has been a tackling machine the last two years, combining for […]

Julio Rodriguez To Miss His Fourth Straight Game Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (wrist) will remain out for the team's contest against right-hander Glenn Otto and the Texas Rangers on Monday. This will be his fourth consecutive missed games due to left wrist soreness. The rookie received an MRI this weekend that showed no structural damage and he remains day-to-day for now. J.P. […]