Ke'Bryan Hayes Reportedly Avoids Significant Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates' third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (shoulder) is only sore after a collision at home plate to close Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs. The 25-year-old reportedly is "all good" and "just a bit sore" after colliding with Willson Contreras for a game-winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning. He stayed down after […]

Spurs Draft Jeremy Sochan Ninth Overall

The San Antonio Spurs selected forward Jeremy Sochan ninth overall in the 2022 NBA draft. Sochan stands 6'9" and weighs 230 pounds. He earned buzz amongst draft scouts due to his defensive potential. He showed the ability to guard 1-through-5 during his only season at Baylor University last year. He played a bench role for […]

Joe Musgrove Activated For Thursday's Start Against Philadelphia

The San Diego Padres officially activated pitcher Joe Musgrove from the COVID-19 injured list ahead of Thursday's start against the Philadelphia Phillies. He cleared protocols after landing on the COVID-19 list last Thursday and will start against the Phillies. Fantasy managers should continue to roll with Musgrove in Thursday's slate as the right-hander has allowed […]

Pelicans Select Dyson Daniels Eighth Overall

The New Orleans Pelicans selected Australian guard Dyson Daniels eighth overall in the 2022 NBA draft. Daniels is known for his defensive prowess and he also has some promising tools on the offensive end. He stands 6'6" with a wingspan just short of 6'11" and he has quick feet, allowing him to guard 1-through-4. He […]

Shaedon Sharpe Goes To The Blazers At No. 7

The Portland Trail Blazers selected guard/forward Shaedon Sharpe seventh overall in the 2022 NBA draft. The 19-year-old is one of the biggest mysteries in the 2022 draft class. He was ranked as the No. 1 overall player in the high school graduating class of 2022, but he skipped his senior year of high school to […]

Pistons Draft Jaden Ivey With The Fifth Overall Pick

The Detroit Pistons selected guard Jaden Ivey out of Purdue University with the fifth overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft. Ivey is an explosive, 6'4" guard who had a breakout year as a sophomore in 2021-22. He averaged 17.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game last year while shooting 46% from the […]

Marlins Could Consider Shopping Pablo Lopez

The Miami Marlins could decide to shop starting pitcher Pablo Lopez, according to one rival general manager. The Marlins are deep with young pitchers, have shown a willingness to do so in the past and would be selling high on Lopez, who has a 2.61 ERA. Eury Perez and Max Meyer are two pitchers that […]

Kings Grab Keegan Murray With No. 4 Selection

The Sacramento Kings selected Iowa forward Keegan Murray with the No. 4 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. With Sacramento's backcourt locked up, the franchise passed on Purdue guard Jaden Ivey. Instead, the team will get Murray, a player who averaged 23.5 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks in 2021-22. He also shot 39.8% from […]

OKC Takes Chet Holmgren At No. 2

The Oklahoma City Thunder selected forward Chet Holmgren out of Gonzaga with the No. 2 pick of the 2022 NBA draft. The 20-year-old averaged 14.1 points, 9.9 boards and 3.7 blocks throughout his lone season at the collegiate level. He was also an effective shooter, draining 39% of his attempts from deep. However, his size […]

Joey Gallo May Be Untradeable

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo isn't likely to fetch much at this summer's trade deadline, and one executive called him "untradeable." The San Diego Padres will likely seek a hitter this summer despite their recent offensive surge, most likely an outfielder. They've been interested in Gallo before, but no team is likely to offer […]

Jabari Smith Jr. Goes Third Overall To The Rockets

The Houston Rockets selected 6-foot-10 forward Jabari Smith Jr. third overall in the 2022 NBA draft. Smith spent just one season at Auburn, averaging 16.9 points and 7.4 rebounds per game while shooting 42% from beyond the arc. Smith had been widely regarded as the favorite to go first overall to the Orlando Magic, but […]

Royals Looking To Trade Whit Merrifield?

The Kansas City Royals will be sellers at this year's trade deadline, and they are talking "more seriously" about second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield in trade talks more than ever before, according to one rival executive. Merrifield will be a free agent after next season. Outfielder Andrew Benintendi might be the Royals' top piece this summer, […]

Orlando Magic Select Paolo Banchero First Overall

The Orlando Magic selected forward Paolo Banchero out of Duke University first overall in the 2022 NBA draft. The move came as quite a surprise as Auburn's Jabari Smith Jr. had been the primary player linked to the Magic at No. 1 overall going into the draft. Banchero is a bit more well-rounded of a […]

Bryce Harper To Be Re-Evaluated Next Week

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) will have his injured right elbow re-evaluated next week. It doesn't guarantee that he will resume throwing next week, however. If it weren't for the designated hitter in the National League, Harper might still be on the injured list. The 29-year-old superstar has been serving as the team's DH […]

LPL & LCK DFS Picks (6/24/22) - DraftKings and FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome back to another LoL DFS slate. Tonight seems like a boring night of all big favorites, but in DFS nothing is a for-sure thing so it can always be interesting. Roster changes will be addressed if need be when mentioning each team.  As a friendly reminder, if you can't stomach any sub risk or […]

X-Rays Negative On Ty France

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais said that the team is cautiously optimistic about first baseman Ty France (arm) after his X-rays came back negative. It looked pretty bad when it happened, when France's left arm collided with an Oakland Athletics baserunner after the throw from the third baseman sailed up the line. The 27-year-old will […]

Luke Voit Out With Sore Hamstring

San Diego Padres designated hitter Luke Voit (hamstring) is dealing with a sore hamstring and will sit out on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies as a precaution, according to skipper Bob Melvin. It will be Voit's first day off since May 24, but it sounds like he'll be back in there on Friday. The 31-year-old […]

Mets Eyeing Luis Castillo

The New York Mets are showing early interest in Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo given all the injuries to their starting rotation in the first half of the season. The Mets presumably would have interest in other starters, too, including Castillo's teammate Tyler Mahle and Oakland Athletics right-hander Frankie Montas. The word is the […]

Manny Machado Remains Out Against Phillies

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (ankle) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Machado will miss his fourth straight game after spraining his left ankle on Sunday. The Padres have been optimistic that the 29-year-old superstar won't go on the injured list, fantasy managers have to wonder if […]

Jake Cronenworth Sitting Against Lefty

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez. It's just the second day off of the season for Cronenworth, who has been red-hot in the month of June with a .337/.436/.593 slash line, a 1.029 OPS, four home runs, 22 RBI, 20 […]

Arman Tsarukyan Looking For Sixth Straight Win

With back-to-back Performance of the Night fights, Arman Tsarukyan (18-2) is set for Saturday's main event against a very tough task in Mateusz Gamrot. Tsarukyan has won five straight fights since his decision loss to Islam Makhachev in April of 2019. With the majority of his 18 career victories coming by the finish, 12 have […]

Ty France Leaves With Arm Injury

Updating a previous report, Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (arm) left the game early on Thursday against the Oakland Athletics with what looked like a left arm injury. France needed help getting up and was avoiding his left arm after a throw from the third baseman sailed up the line, causing his left arm […]

Luis Robert Not Playing Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (leg) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. Robert left the game early on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays with leg soreness, and the White Sox will hold him out for at least one game. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now, […]

Mateusz Gamrot Set For First Main-Event Showing In UFC

Former KSW double champion Mateusz Gamrot (20-1) is set for his first UFC main event when he battles Arman Tsarukyan on Saturday. After a controversial split-decision loss in his UFC debut, Gamrot has won his last three bouts, all by finish. Overall in his career, 13 of his 20 wins have come via the finish, […]

Shavkat Rakhmonov Looking To Continue Undefeated Streak

On an impressive run since joining the UFC, undefeated former M-1 welterweight champion Shavkat Rakhmonov (15-0) is set for Saturday's co-main event against Neil Magny, who is tied for first in the UFC's welterweight division in victories. 3-0 in the UFC, all three of Rakhmonov's victories have come via the finish. Overall in his career, […]

David Robertson Suffers Third Blown Save

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher David Robertson suffered his third blown save of the season during Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The veteran right-hander gave up a solo home run in the eighth inning to the tie the game at 7-7. Robertson hasn't been given many save chances lately, but could be on the move […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Could Miss Time

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (shoulder) will be evaluated after colliding with the catcher during the final play of Thursday's game. The Pirates are optimistic that Hayes will be fine after running into Willson Contreras during Thursday's victory. Fantasy managers should be on the lookout for an update on Hayes in the near future. […]

Ty France Removed From Thursday's Game

Seattle Mariners infielder Ty France (undisclosed) was removed early during Thursday's game against the Oakland Athletics. He left the game after an ugly collision at first base and appeared to be in quite some pain. The injury appeared to be an upper body issue. Dylan Moore came into the game as a replacement for France. […]

LEC DFS Picks (6/24/22) - DraftKings and FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome back to another League of Legends DFS fantasy slate! We are now onto week 2 of the LEC summer split with plenty of great matchups ahead. Week one saw G2 go undefeated at 3-0 and 5 teams go 2-1 on the weekend. Bot Misfits and BDS are yet to grab their first win of […]

Call of Duty DFS Lineup Picks (6/25/22) - DraftKings Daily Fantasy COD Advice

Hello there eSports DFS enthusiasts, and welcome back to RotoBaller's coverage of Call of Duty DFS contests for DraftKings! We are back with the Final Major Qualifiers. It all comes down to this, as these teams are fighting for the final spots in the CDL Champs tournament after Major 4. Major 3 was by far […]