Jake Odorizzi Throws Bullpen Session On Saturday

Houston Astros pitcher Jake Odorizzi (leg) threw a bullpen session on Saturday and could begin a rehab assignment soon. The veteran right-hander has thrown successful bullpen sessions over the past few weeks. He has been sidelined since May 16 due to strains and sprains to the ligaments of his right foot/ankle. The 32-year-old will continue […]

Hyun Jin Ryu Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu (elbow) underwent successful Tommy John surgery on Saturday. It was a revision UCL reconstruction with a flexor tendon repair. The 35-year-old underwent the second Tommy John surgery of his career and will miss the rest of the 2022 season. The typical recovery timeline is 12-to-18 months, meaning he […]

Bryce Harper Has Blister, Out Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper is out of the lineup Saturday with an infected blister. Harper has been dealing with the blister, but it got infected overnight and flared up, so the Phillies are giving him a day off. Harper is taking antibiotics to treat the blister, and he should be back in the lineup […]

Dustin May Throws Bullpen Session Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May (elbow) threw a 40-pitch bullpen session on Saturday. The bullpen was described as an up-down session, meaning May threw some pitches, then sat, then threw more, to simulate a game-like scenario. The 24-year-old is getting closer to a return after undergoing Tommy John surgery in May of 2021,, […]

Jose Ramirez Sitting Saturday

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez is sitting Saturday with right thumb soreness. Ramirez jammed his thumb about 10 days ago and then did so again against Colorado this week, so he's getting the day off to recover. Ramirez will get checked again tomorrow, and then the Guardians have an off day Monday, so the […]

James Wiseman Believes He'll Play In Summer League

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman mentioned that he's 90 percent sure he'll play in the upcoming Summer League next month. He underwent knee surgery in April of 2021 in order to repair a torn meniscus. Wiseman didn't play at all this season, but appears almost ready for game action. It's great to see the […]

Otto Porter Jr. Wants To Stay With Warriors

Golden State Warriors forward Otto Porter Jr. is hopeful to remain with the organization next season. The veteran forward was a key contributor during the Warriors' title run. He started in the last three games of the NBA Finals. Porter will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, but clearly would love to stay with […]

Frank Schwindel Goes To IL Saturday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel was placed on the 10-day IL with a lower back strain on Saturday. Schwindel left Friday's game early with the injury, and after evaluation the Cubs have determined he will need a stint on the IL. The 29-year-old appeared to have turned a corner a few weeks back, but […]

Lance Stephenson Wants To Return To Indiana

Indiana Pacers forward Lance Stephenson isn't ready to hang it up yet. The veteran forward returned this season following a two-year hiatus from NBA action. He returned and played six games for the Atlanta Hawks before joining the Pacers. Stephenson averaged 9.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists with Indiana. He put together some nice […]

Mookie Betts Scratched From Lineup Again Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts is sitting for the second consecutive game on Saturday. Although he was originally in the lineup, the fantasy superstar is apparently still not ready to go after suffering a rib injury earlier in the week. The good news is that X-rays on Betts' ribs came back negative on Friday. […]

Jeff Green Expected To Accept Player Option

Denver Nuggets forward Jeff Green is expected to pick up his $4.5 million player option for next season. The veteran forward did a decent job last season in Denver. He averaged 10.3 points and 3.1 rebounds through 75 games. Green filled in nicely with Michael Porter Jr. being sidelined for a majority of the season. […]

Yermin Mercedes Claimed By Giants

Designated hitter/catcher Yermin Mercedes was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. Mercedes won rookie of the month in April of 2021, but hasn't been able to find that form since. In triple-A this season, Mercedes slashed .230/.376/.425 with four homers in 87 at-bats. The 29-year-old smashes left-handed pitching, and the Giants […]

Mavericks Expected To Pursue Goran Dragic

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly looking to add a veteran guard this offseason. One player that has been rumored to be a possible option is Goran Dragic. The Mavericks acquired Spencer Dinwiddie mid-season, which helped them reach the Western Conference Finals. It appears the Mavericks aren't done adding guards and intend on pursuing Dragic. The […]

Lorenzo Cain DFA'd By Brewers

Outfielder Lorenzo Cain was DFA'd by the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, putting an end to his five-year tenure with the team. The decision was a mutual one between Brewers management and Cain, who knew his time in the majors was coming to an end. The former fantasy stud was having a rough go this season, […]

Knicks Are Looking To Move Nerlens Noel

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel is reportedly one of the players that the organization would like to trade this summer. The 28-year-old has spent each of the last two seasons in New York. He is a solid defender and a decent option off the bench, assuming he can stay healthy. Sadly, Noel has problems […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/18/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have a larger main Saturday afternoon slate than we have been getting most of this year. There are nine games spanning both coasts and everything in between starting from 4:00 to 4:35 Eastern. This is a fun type of slate with a few ace-type pitchers on it for good measure. It also looks like […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (6/18/22)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! The weekend is officially here. I sincerely apologize as I feel like my article picks have been more of a "mush" than anything, and it didn't get any better yesterday. Charlie Morton and Keegan Thompson each threw the best game of their respective seasons, and the Rays were unable to muster a […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks for Fantasy Baseball - Saturday June 18th

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2022 MLB season is alive and well and that means our new friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/18/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/18/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]

MacKenzie Gore Allows Eight Runs Friday

San Diego Padres left-hander MacKenzie Gore had another tough outing Friday against the Colorado Rockies, losing the game 10-4. Over four innings, he gave up nine hits, three home runs, and three walks, leading to eight earned runs, and he only struck out one. It was his second consecutive ugly game after he allowed six […]

Jonah Heim Collects Three RBI Friday

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim played a key role in Friday's 7-0 defeat of the Detroit Tigers, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a walk. One of his hits was a fifth innings solo shot off of Tarik Skubal. Heim started the season backing up fellow catcher Mitch Garver, but with the latter on the […]

NASCAR Truck Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Knoxville Clean Harbors 150 (6/18/22)

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series heads to Knoxville, Iowa on Saturday night for some dirt track racing. With Cup and Xfinity off, this is your only chance this weekend to watch some NASCAR racing. Because we're at a dirt track, the starting lineup will be set by pre-race heat races. So unlike most weeks, […]

Pablo Lopez Roughed Up Friday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez was hit hard in Friday's 10-4 loss against the New York Mets. He was the losing pitcher after allowing seven runs (six earned) on eight hits and a home run in 5.1 innings. Lopez also struck out five and walked one. The month of June hasn't been friendly to […]

Tommy Pham Homers In Loss

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Pham went deep off of Eric Lauer in Friday's 5-4 loss against the Milwaukee Brewers. He finished the game 1-for-4 with a run and an RBI. Pham is having a solid fantasy season at the dish, slashing .250/.345/.426 with nine home runs, five stolen bases, 38 runs, and 26 RBI across […]

Charlie Morton Pitches Seven Strong Innings Friday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton had arguably his best start of the season on Friday, pitching seven shutout innings with nine strikeouts, three hits, and no walks. However, he didn't earn the win, and the Braves ultimately lost the game 1-0. Morton hasn't been himself this year, pitching to a 5.08 ERA, 25.3 K%, […]

Anthony DeSclafani Could Rejoin Rotation Next Week

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) is nearing a return to the majors. According to Giants manager Gabe Kapler, DeSclafani could be back on the mound for the team next week and he's particularly eyeing the team's game against the Atlanta Braves on June 21 for DeSclafani's next start. DeSclafani has been out […]

Daulton Jefferies Undergoes Thoracic Outlet Surgery

The Oakland Athletics have reported that starting pitcher Daulton Jefferies (shoulder) underwent thoracic outlet surgery this past Monday. The operation was performed by Dr. Greg Pearl in Dallas, Texas. The plan is for Jefferies to be shut down from throwing for four months. After that, he'll do some brief throwing, then he'll be shut down […]

Stephen Piscotty Nearing Rehab Assignment

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (calf) is slated to begin a rehab assignment in the minors on June 21, according to A's manager Mark Kotsay. Piscotty has been on the shelf with a left calf strain since May 6. He ran the bases at the Coliseum on Friday and is expected to run them again […]

Tanner Houck Locks Down His Third Save Against Cardinals

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck closed out the team's 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday to earn his third save of the year. He came on in the ninth inning with two outs and a man on first base while the team had a 6-2 lead. He wound up giving up […]

The Case For Javonte Williams Beating Expectations In 2022

Going into draft season, a large section of the fantasy football community is at war over whether or not Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams is a value at his current average draft position (ADP). One side of the community argues that he will beat expectations – after all he had a great rookie season […]