Ian Anderson Off To Uneven Start

Atlanta Braves right-hander Ian Anderson has pitched to a 6.48 ERA and a 4.85 FIP in his first two starts this season. It's a small sample early, but Anderson has thrown just 8.1 innings so far. He's collected eight strikeouts and six walks on the season. It's very much been a tale of two starts […]

Mike Trout Remains Out Against Astros

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Houston Astros. Trout will miss his third straight game after getting hit by a pitch on the left hand on Sunday. With an off day scheduled on Thursday, there's a chance that the 30-year-old can return to the […]

Andrew Heaney Placed On Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (shoulder) on the injured list on Wednesday due to left shoulder discomfort. Infielder and outfielder Zach McKinstry was recalled to take Heaney's place on the active roster. The 30-year-old has yet to allow a run in two starts spanning 10.1 innings for the Dodgers this season. […]

Dylan Carlson Sitting On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Miami Marlins. Carlson has really struggled to begin the season and could use a day off, as he's hitting just .158/.209/.211 with no homers, two RBI, one steal and seven strikeouts in his first 43 plate appearances in 2022. […]

Mark Melancon Effective Early In 2022

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Mark Melancon has enjoyed a productive start to the 2022 season. The veteran joined the Diamondbacks as a free agent this winter after spending last season with the division-rival San Diego Padres. So far, he's allowed just one run in his first four innings, striking out two batters in the process while […]

Travis d'Arnaud Not In Wednesday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud isn't in the lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Tony Gonsolin. The 33-year-old is batting .297 with a .316 on-base percentage and a pair of home runs in 38 plate appearances this season. Instead, it'll be Manny Pina starting at catcher and hitting […]

Willy Adames In Early Season Slump

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames is hitting just .182 with a .294 on-base percentage and a home run in his first 51 plate appearances this season. Adames previously hit .262 with a .337 on-base percentage, 25 home runs and five stolen bases last season. It's worth noting his BABIP has fallen from .331 last season […]

Eagles Excited About Jalen Hurts

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said the team is excited about quarterback Jalen Hurts heading into the 2022 season. Roseman also said the team will support him and hope he has a great career in Philadelphia. The Eagles acquired an extra first-round pick from the New Orleans Saints this offseason, leading many to speculate […]

Will Smith Returns To The Lineup Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is back in the lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Atlanta Braves and right-handed starter Charlie Morton. The catcher previously got the day off on Tuesday with Austin Barnes drawing the start behind the plate, but he's back in the lineup and batting sixth against Morton. Smith is batting […]

Luke Voit Out, C.J. Abrams In Against Reds

San Diego Padres first baseman/designated hitter Luke Voit is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Voit is 0-for-5 with two strikeouts in his last two games and will take the day off. Manny Machado will serve as the DH in this one, with Ha-Seong Kim moving to third base and […]

Myles Straw Enjoying Strong Start To 2022

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Myles Straw has had a productive start to the 2022 season, batting .333 with a .455 on-base percentage and 10 runs scored in 44 plate appearances. One of the game's best stolen base threats, Straw swiped 30 bases during the 2021 campaign in 638 plate appearances and already has four this season. […]

Gavin Lux Out Again Wednesday But Expected Back Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman/outfielder Gavin Lux (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves. Lux was scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday night due to back tightness, but manager Dave Roberts said Lux is feeling better and is expected to be back in the lineup on Friday against […]

Austin Riley Placed On Paternity List

The Atlanta Braves placed third baseman Austin Riley on the paternity list on Wednesday and recalled infielder Travis Demeritte from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Although Riley is hitting just .214 in the early going, he does have two home runs, four RBI and two multi-hit games in his last two contests, so he'll […]

Didi Gregorius Out Of The Lineup Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius (hand) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. Gregorius was hit in the left hand by a pitch on Tuesday, but the good news is that X-rays came back negative. Johan Camargo is filling in at shortstop on Wednesday and will bat eighth in the […]

Deebo Samuel Requests A Trade

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel said that he has asked the team to trade him. Samuel didn't want to discuss the specific reasons behind his request, but he has indeed let the Niners know about his desire to leave the organization. The 26-year-old do-it-all receiver/running back is heading into the final year of […]

Justin Verlander Is Proving He's Still An Ace

What defines a Hall of Fame pitcher? There has been a lot of debate about what the qualifications are for a pitcher to be enshrined in Cooperstown, leading to an overall lack of clarity. In the end, though, every voter is going to have their own evaluation system, which, in my opinion, makes the voting […]

Lucas Giolito Expects To Start Sunday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (abdomen) said he expects to return on Sunday and start against the Minnesota Twins. Giolito threw a simulated game in Arizona on Tuesday and could be activated from the 10-day injured list in time to start on Sunday in the series finale. The 27-year-old went on the injured […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/20/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday RotoBallers! Welcome to a playoff edition of the Wednesday night top plays. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for cash games. However, with rotations getting shortened and the slate being so small, there probably isn't going to be a ton of leverage to be found, so […]

Jets Re-Sign Jeff Smith

The New York Jets have re-signed exclusive-rights free-agent wide receiver Jeff Smith, cornerback Javelin Guidry, safety Elijah Riley and defensive lineman Tim Ward. Smith has spent all three of his NFL seasons with the Jets, compiling 26 receptions for 292 yards and no touchdowns on 56 targets in 25 total games (seven starts) in that […]

Jake Hummel Visiting With Bears

Iowa State linebacker Jake Hummel is visiting with the Chicago Bears on Wednesday after visiting the Minnesota Vikings last week. He has been busy with meetings and workouts since his Pro Day, where his 4.50-second 40-yard dash would have ranked fourth among linebackers. Hummel's 6.85-second three-cone drill would have ranked first, while his 4.28-second 20-yard […]

Falcons Meeting With Matt Corral

The Atlanta Falcons are meeting with Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral on Wednesday, according to a source. The Falcons are also visiting with Virginia tight end Jelani Woods on Wednesday. Wednesday is the last day for top-30 visits before next week's NFL draft, and Corral also visited with the New Orleans Saints this week. Corral has […]

Bucs, Tom Brady Haven't Discussed Anything Beyond 2022

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said that the team hasn't discussed anything beyond the 2022 season with quarterback Tom Brady since he came out of a short-lived retirement this offseason. Brady said that he doesn't have a ton of football left in him, but nobody knows whether he'll return for another season in […]

Running Backs to Fade in PPR Fantasy Football Leagues

For fantasy GMs, draft season is gearing up. Preparing for what is waiting for us in our virtual war rooms is a key part of the process, and the first thing to know is the language our leagues will speak to us in. The first step is to know if you're going to battle your foes […]

Gary Trent Jr. Will Suit Up For Game 3, Expected To Start

Toronto Raptors shooting guard/small forward Gary Trent Jr. (illness) will join the mix for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia, although how much he is able to play remains up in the air as he continues to battle an illness. Trent has started each of the first two contests, but he has combined to shoot 2-for-14 overall, […]

Gabriel Arias Joins Big League Roster

Cleveland Guardians infielder Gabriel Arias will be making his MLB debut against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. The top-100 prospect hit .284/.348/.454 with 13 home runs and five stolen bases in Triple-A last season. This is likely only a one day call-up due to the fact it's a doubleheader. However, it's unlikely going to […]

Steven Adams Plays Just Three Minutes In Game 2

Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams saw just three minutes of action during the team's resounding Game 2 victory over Minnesota. Adams picked up two quick fouls and headed to the bench, never to return to the scorer's table over the final 45 minutes. The veteran was accepting of the decision and it will be noteworthy […]

Owen Miller, Cal Quantrill Placed On Injured List

Cleveland Guardians infielder Owen Miller and pitcher Cal Quantrill have been placed on the injured list. They will be joined by fellow pitcher Anthony Castro on the IL with no injury designation given. That being said, this is probably COVID related, which could mean these players miss some time. Miller has been hitting well during […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (4/20/22)

Hello everybody and welcome back, baseball! The 2022 MLB season is underway and we have a ton of action to look forward to once again. This article will focus on MLB player props throughout the season. We will look to focus on pitcher strikeout props first and foremost as those are often some of the […]

Ja Morant Records Double-Double In Game 2 Victory

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant logged a 23-point, 10-assist double-double Tuesday en route to a convincing Game 2 win over Minnesota. Morant needed just 30 minutes to pack his stat sheet, adding nine rebounds and two made threes as well. The high-octane pace of the series has been a boon to Morant's fantasy appeal, […]

Adam Haseley Called Up For Doubleheader

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Haseley will be the 29th man on the roster for Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians. The 26-year-old outfielder was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies towards the end of spring training. He is a .264/.322/.373 career hitter, but doesn't offer much pop at the plate. Haseley isn't in the starting […]