Douglas Silva De Andrade On The Losing Side

Unable to clinch his third straight win, Douglas Silva de Andrade suffered a decision loss to Said Nurmagomedov (27-30, 28-29, 28-29) on Saturday's main-card bantamweight showdown. In 15 minutes of action, Andrade was only able to land 28 significant strikes (44 total strikes) compared to the 46 significant strikes of Nurmagomedov. This was a win […]

Cam Thomas Impressive In Summer League

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas led all scorers in the win over Philly on Sunday during Summer League action. Thomas had 26 points while adding seven assists, three boards, and two steals. Although he shot a rough 5-for-17 from the field, he certainly made up for it by sinking all 15 free throw tries. The […]

Said Nurmagomedov Does Enough To Win

Though he was unable to earn his third straight victory in under one minute of action, Said Nurmagomedov did earn his third straight win by defeating Douglas de Silva Andrade (27-30, 28-29, 28-29) on Saturday. In 15 minutes of action, Nurmagomedov only landed 42 significant strikes, but it was more than the 28 landed by […]

Bennedict Mathurin Has Rough Shooting Day In Loss

Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin finished Sunday's loss to Sacramento with 15 points while adding three rebounds and one assist. Yet, despite being one of the top scorers, he shot a rough 6-for-16 from the field and 1-for-4 from downtown. Nonetheless, the No. 6 overall selection of the 2022 NBA Draft has received plenty of […]

Jared Vanderaa Suffers TKO Loss

In a must-win matchup for both fighters, Jared Vanderaa was on the losing end of Saturday's contest against Chase Sherman via third-round TKO loss. In 13:10 of action, Vanderaa was able to land 109 significant strikes but absorbed 137 significant strikes from Sherman. With the loss, Vanderaa is riding a four-fight losing streak and a […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 14

We have completed another week of MLB action, making it time to make more waiver wire moves. With more and more injuries and players slumping, it is time to start changing our rosters. I want to emphasize that it is still not time to panic about your core players. Do not go dropping early picks […]

Chase Sherman Scores A Big TKO Win Saturday

In a must-win showdown, Chase Sherman was able to earn a third-round TKO victory in an exciting heavyweight showdown against Jared Vanderaa on Saturday. In 13:10 of total action, Sherman tallied 137 significant strikes (over 10 significant strikes landed per minute) en route to a career-saving win. The victory not only earned him a performance-of-the-night […]

Keegan Murray Scores 23 Points In Win

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray was the leading scorer during the Summer League win over Indiana on Sunday. The No. 4 overall pick had 23 points and added three assists and two rebounds. However, he shot a rough 4-for-12 from deep and got himself into foul trouble. Nevertheless, the 21-year-old has Rookie of the Year […]

Jamie Mullarkey Wins A Close, Controversial Split Decision

Though many fans and media did not see the bout the way the judges did, Jamie Mullarkey was awarded a close split-decision win over Michael Johnson on Saturday's main card of action. In 15 minutes of action, Mullarkey out-struck Johnson by landing 96 significant strikes. The win has moved Mullarkey to 3-1 in his last […]

Michael Johnson On The Wrong Side Of Split Decision

In what many considered a controversial split-decision loss, Michael Johnson landed 66 significant strikes (68 total strikes) in 15 minutes of action against Jamie Mullarkey on Saturday. With the loss, Johnson moves to 1-5 in his last six contests. The 36-year-old lightweight appeared to many to have won his bout. Johnson dropped Mullarkey in the […]

Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 14

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Kris Bryant Pulled During Sunday's Game

Colorado Rockies third baseman Kris Bryant was removed early during Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Fantasy managers shouldn't have to worry because his departure doesn't seem to be serious. He reportedly cramped up, so the team decided to take the cautious approach. The right-hander slugger is expected to be placed on the paternity leave […]

Nick Madrigal To Be Re-Evaluated

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nick Madrigal (groin) was forced to exit early during Sunday's rehab game. The young infielder will be re-evaluated after experiencing tightness in his groin. He has been sidelined since mid-June due to a left groin strain. The 25-year-old is hopeful to rejoin the Cubs roster at some point during the second […]

Braves Acquire Robinson Cano

The Atlanta Braves have agreed to a deal to acquire second baseman Robinson Cano from the San Diego Padres for cash considerations. They will receive the 39-year-old slugger on a veteran minimum deal. The New York Mets are on the hook for $24 million after releasing Cano earlier in the season. Cano has struggled with […]

Austin Riley Collects Three Hits

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley put together a strong performance during Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. Riley went 3-for-6 with a solo home run and three RBI in 12-inning marathon victory. The 25-year-old blasted his 23rd home run of the season. He also came through with the game-winning RBI single in the bottom […]

Albert Pujols Has Big Game

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols saw a rare start against a right-handed pitcher on Sunday. The 42-year-old has heavily struggled with the bat, but came up with a huge performance here. Pujols went 3-for-4 with a home run to help his team get the 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. His homer, the […]

Danilo Gallinari Agrees To Guaranteed Deal With Boston

Free-agent forward Danilo Gallinari agreed to a two-year, $13.3 million deal with Boston. The veteran was included in the package that sent Dejounte Murray to Atlanta. However, he was waived by the Spurs shortly after. Gallinari's contract is fully guaranteed, and he also has a player option for the second year. The 33-year-old averaged 11.7 […]

Whit Merrifield Will Undergo MRI

Kansas City Royals infielder Whit Merrifield (toe) is set to undergo an MRI after exiting early during Sunday's game. The 33-year-old was pulled during Sunday's contest due to discomfort in his right toe. The Royals had X-rays done, which came back negative. However, they want to be safe and have further evaluation on Merrifield. Fantasy […]

Eric Gordon Still "A Lock" To Be Moved

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon is "a lock" to be traded, according to ESPN's Zach Lowe. The franchise is hoping to secure a first-round pick for the veteran, who is coming off a 2021-22 season where he averaged a career-low 13.4 points. However, the 33-year-old shot 41.2% from deep, the second-best mark since entering the […]

Nathan Eovaldi Could Return On Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (back) has a chance of returning from the injured list on Friday, according to manager Alex Cora. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since June 12 due to back inflammation. Eovaldi looked fine during his rehab start on Sunday, so that's good news for fantasy managers. It sounds like […]

Starling Marte Avoids Significant Injury

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) was held out of Sunday's game due to a groin issue. He underwent an MRI that revealed nothing more than tightness. That means, Marte is likely to avoid a trip to the injured list. The 33-year-old outfielder is expected to return to the lineup in the near future, […]

Kevin Porter Jr., Rockets Talking Extension

Houston Rockets guard/forward Kevin Porter Jr. is hoping to sign an extension. Both sides are currently in the preliminary stage of discussions. However, considering Porter has had issues surrounding his conduct dating back to his collegiate days at USC, some within the organization aren't interested in keeping him. Unquestionably, the 22-year-old has more than enough […]

Bryan Reynolds Removed From Sunday's Game

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (side) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The switch-hitting outfielder went 0-for-2 before exiting with to right side discomfort. The Pirates are examining Reynolds, so he should be considered day-to-day right now. The hope is that this is a minor injury and Reynolds will […]

Vladimir Gutierrez To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Vladimir Gutierrez (elbow) is set to undergo Tommy John surgery and will miss the rest of the regular season. The 26-year-old has struggled heavily this season with a 7.61 ERA, 1.91 WHIP and 29/24 K/BB ratio. He made 10 appearances (8 starts) before landing on the injured list in early June. […]

Allen Robinson II In Constant Communication With QB

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Allen Robinson II believes he will thrive under head coach Sean McVay. However, with Matthew Stafford spending the offseason recovering from an elbow issue, Robinson hasn't had a chance to catch throws from his new signal-caller. Yet, the wideout claims he's been in constant communication with Stafford, and while they […]

Zach Wilson Gets Endorsement From Receiver

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson didn't have the most productive rookie season. He finished with 2,334 yards and nine touchdowns. The 22-year-old also threw 11 picks while completing a miserable 55.6% of his attempts. However, after reports surfaced that Wilson had a lousy spring, Braxton Berrios recently praised the young signal-caller. During an appearance […]

Jessie Bates III Unlikely To Get New Deal Before Deadline

Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates III isn't anticipated to ink a long-term deal anytime soon. Both sides have until July 15 to agree on a new contract, or he'll have to play under the franchise tag, which would pay him nearly $13 million. Yet, the 25-year-old hasn't signed that, either, so there's a chance he […]

C.J. Cron Remains Out On Sunday

Colorado Rockies first baseman/designated hitter C.J. Cron (wrist) is sitting out on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Zac Gallen hit Cron with a pitch on the wrist on Friday, which kept him out of Saturday's game as well. X-rays did come back negative but Cron will sit out another day as he's likely dealing with […]

Dylan Carlson Scratched On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Phillies with "minor tightness," according to beat writer Katie Woo. No further specifics were given on where Carlson is feeling the tightness but it sounds like he was removed as a precaution more than anything. The team should provide an update on […]

Brendan Donovan Remains Out On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals utility man Brendan Donovan (illness) is out of the lineup on Sunday as he continues to recover from an illness. Manager Oliver Marmol told reporters that Donovan's symptoms aren't necessarily "COVID symptoms" but did not disclose anything further to reporters. He's missed the last two contests as a result of the illness […]