Felix Bautista Records His Second Save On Thursday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Felix Bautista closed out the team's 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. He pitched the final 1 1/3 innings of the game, allowing one hit, no walks and no runs. He has now earned two saves over the last three days - the first two saves of his […]

Dany Jimenez Tosses A Scoreless Ninth To Earn His Sixth Save

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Dany Jimenez continued his strong start to the 2022 season on Thursday. He closed out the team's 5-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers, retiring the three batters he faced in order while recording one strikeout along the way. Jimenez is now 6-for-6 on save opportunities this year and he has yet […]

Leury Garcia Back In Action Thursday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Leury Garcia (ankle) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Luis Gil and the New York Yankees. He'll be batting ninth and covering the keystone in the game. Garcia was a late scratch from the lineup on Wednesday as he was dealing with ankle soreness. Josh Harrison […]

Chris Paddack Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

The Minnesota Twins transferred starting pitcher Chris Paddack (elbow) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on Thursday. The 26-year-old is dealing with right elbow inflammation and there is speculation that he could require a second Tommy John surgery. While the plan for Paddack has not been announced yet, the move to […]

Luis Arraez Activated From COVID-19 Injured List

The Minnesota Twins activated second baseman Luis Arraez from the COVID-19 injured list on Thursday. He will be starting at first base and batting second in the team's second game of the day on Thursday against the Houston Astros. Arraez was on the COVID-19 injured list for about a week. The 25-year-old has appeared in […]

Jerry Jeudy Arrested Thursday

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was arrested on Thursday and is "being held at the Arapahoe Co. jail on charges of second-degree criminal tampering with a domestic-violence enhancer, a misdemeanor. He's on a no-bond hold. He's innocent until proven guilty.” There is a possibility that the 23-year-old will face a suspension from the NFL […]

Marcus Semien Getting A Breather Thursday

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. After a record-setting year last year in Toronto, Semien has had a rough start to his first season in Texas. He has gone hitless in his last 16 at-bats with five strikeouts in the last four […]

Browns Agree With Third-Rounder David Bell

The Cleveland Browns agreed to a four-year, $4.894 million deal with third-round wide receiver David Bell on Thursday, according to his agent. Bell put up impressive numbers at Purdue, but he's not very fast and could struggle at the next level. The 21-year-old could be an option out of the slot in his rookie season […]

Lions Reach Deal With First-Rounder Jameson Williams

The Detroit Lions and first-round wide receiver Jameson Williams agreed to a four-year, fully guaranteed rookie deal on Thursday, according to a source. The deal includes a fifth-year team option. The Lions have now locked up both of their first-round selections in Williams and defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, who was the second overall pick. Detroit […]

Whit Merrifield Back In Leadoff Spot Thursday

Kansas City Royals second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield is starting in right field and is hitting leadoff on Thursday against Texas Rangers left-hander Taylor Hearn. Merrifield went 3-for-4 with his first home run of the season on Wednesday, so he has earned a trip back to the leadoff spot for the first time since April 26. […]

Bubba and Bat Flip 124 - Week 6 FAAB Recap - Benched with Bubba (Episode 470)

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Bat Flip Crazy (@BatFlipCrazy). In tonight's episode, the guys will recap the Week 6 NFBC FAAB and ask a lot of listener questions. Be sure to subscribe to the Benched With Bubba Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and […]

Pirates Claim Tyler Beede Off Waivers

The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed right-hander Tyler Beede off waivers on Thursday, according to sources. Beede was designated for assignment by the San Francisco Giants on May 5, and he was a former first-round pick out of Vanderbilt back in 2014. The 28-year-old made 22 starts for the Giants in 2019, but he's made only seven […]

Brian Anderson To Play In Rehab Game Thursday

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson will play in a minor league rehab game on Thursday night with Single-A Jupiter. Anderson is getting close to returning to the major league roster after landing on the COVID-19 injured list. The 28-year-old should return to Miami's lineup for the weekend series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Anderson is […]

Jose Devers Starting Rehab Assignment Thursday

Miami Marlins shortstop Jose Devers (shoulder) is starting his minor league rehab assignment with Single-A Jupiter on Thursday. Once Devers is fully cleared, he's expected to be assigned to Triple-A Jacksonville. The 22-year-old is working his way back from season-ending right shoulder surgery last August. He could eventually be called up to the big-league roster […]

Andrew Vaughn Not Expected To Be Activated Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn (hand) is not expected to be activated from the injured list on Thursday in time for the game against the New York Yankees on the first day that he's eligible to return. Vaughn has been sidelined since May 2 due to a bruised hand, but he will get a […]

Reds Place Lucas Sims On The Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed closer Lucas Sims (back) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with lower back spasms. The move is retroactive to May 11. In corresponding moves, the team selected the contract of right-hander Robert Dugger from Triple-A Louisville, recalled right-hander Jared Solomon from Louisville and optioned right-hander Dauri Moreta to Louisville. This […]

Padres Close To Signing Robinson Cano

The San Diego Padres are close to signing free-agent second baseman Robinson Cano, according to sources. The New York Mets released Cano on Sunday after he hit only .195 with one home run, three RBI and three runs scored in his first 12 games of the season. However, the 39-year-old had an .896 OPS in […]

Adam Wainwright Could Return To Rotation Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright has cleared the league's COVID-19 protocols and threw a bullpen session on Thursday, potentially lining him up to return from the injured list to start on Sunday against the San Francisco Giants. Wainwright tested positive for the virus almost a week ago, but he has no symptoms and […]

Luis Gil Called Up To Start Against White Sox

The New York Yankees recalled right-hander Luis Gil from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in order for him to start on Thursday night against the Chicago White Sox. The 23-year-old Dominican made his first six major league starts in pinstripes last year, posting a solid 3.07 ERA and 1.33 WHIP with 19 walks and 38 strikeouts in 29 […]

NFL Free Agent Fallers for Fantasy Football - Old Faces, New Places

There is no way to describe the average NFL front office. Each franchise has its own set of rules, follows different parameters when evaluating players, and builds its roster in a very particular way. Even with a clear mindset, an organization's principles might be tweaked in order to accommodate players into the salary cap, for […]

Call of Duty DFS Lineup Picks (5/13/22) - 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! It has been a while! The CDL was on a mid-season break and had a little Pro-Am Tournament this last week, something you might see me reference throughout the article. LAG somehow managed the most miraculous […]

Ryan Mountcastle Not Playing Thursday Against Cards

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (wrist) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Mountcastle is considered day-to-day and will miss his second straight game due to a sore left wrist. Hopefully the 25-year-old slugger will be available over the weekend for his fantasy managers. Through his first 28 […]

Dolphins To Create Competitive Environment At RB

Miami Dolphins associate head coach/running backs coach Eric Studesville said the team wants to "create a competitive environment and you let those guys go sort it out because that's how it's going to happen." "They're going to sort it out as to who contributes and where and how and how much. So that's what you […]

Jaguars Agree With First-Rounder Travon Walker

The Jacksonville Jaguars and first-round defensive end Travon Walker agreed to a four-year, fully guaranteed $37.4 million deal with a $24 million signing bonus on Thursday, according to sources. The deal for the No. 1 overall pick also includes a fifth-year option. Walker's athleticism jumped off the page, but he wasn't nearly as productive as […]

Riley Greene Has Follow-Up Exam Thursday

Detroit Tigers rookie outfielder Riley Greene (foot) has another exam on his foot on Thursday, and if all goes well, he can start ramping up baseball activities. Greene fractured his right foot in early April in a spring training game, but he ditched his walking boot last week and appears to be making good progress. […]

Jordan Hicks Scratched Thursday, Steven Matz Starting

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jordan Hicks has been scratched from his scheduled start on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles for undisclosed reasons, and left-hander Steven Matz is now listed as the starter. We'll update you as soon as we know the reason as to why Hicks was scratched from his start, so stay tuned. […]

Rocco Baldelli Cleared From COVID Protocols

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli has been cleared from the league's COVID-19 protocols and will be back in the dugout for both games against the Houston Astros on Thursday. The Astros and Twins will finish Wednesday's suspended contest before playing another game. The suspended contest from Wednesday will resume in the fourth inning. Baldelli tested […]

Fantasy Baseball Rookie Report - Prospect Risers and Fallers for Week 5

Welcome to RotoBaller’s Recently Promoted Prospects series for fantasy baseball! Here I discuss some recently-promoted top MLB prospects and rookies, making note of what I think their upside could be for fantasy baseball managers, and whether they are potential risers or fallers. In the past two weeks, we have seen a few more high-impact rookies […]

Bryan Baker To Serve As Opener Thursday

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Bryan Baker will serve as the opener on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Baker, who has a 5.40 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 11 relief appearances so far this year, hasn't recorded more than five outs in any of his outings out of the bullpen, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect him […]

Cardinals Activate Edmundo Sosa From COVID Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals activated shortstop Edmundo Sosa from the COVID-19 injured list on Thursday and optioned infielder Kramer Robertson to Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Sosa has been in quarantine for a week after testing positive for the virus, but he could see the majority of playing time at shortstop in St. Louis […]