Jonathan India Runs The Bases Friday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (hamstring), who is currently on the injured list with a right hamstring strain, ran the bases at Great American Ballpark before the game on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals. India is eligible to return from the injured list next Tuesday against the San Diego Padres, and the fact […]

Buccaneers Restructure Tom Brady's Contract

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Tom Brady agreed to restructure his 2022 contract on Friday to create over $9 million of added salary cap space for the team as they head into next week's NFL draft, according to league sources. Brady remains scheduled to become a free agent after this season, but it remains […]

Tigers Put Victor Reyes On 10-Day Injured List

The Detroit Tigers placed outfielder Victor Reyes (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a left quadriceps strain and recalled outfielder Derek Hill from the minors in a corresponding move. It's not immediately clear how Reyes suffered the injury, but he was off to a solid start this year, hitting .261 with a […]

Bryce Harper Has Mild Strain, Will Continue To DH

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper's (elbow) MRI exam showed a mild strain of his right elbow, and he won't throw again until next Tuesday. However, he will continue to serve as the designated hitter and bat third on Friday against Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta. If the DH weren't available in the National League, Harper […]

Lucas Sims Activated From Injured List Friday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims (elbow) was activated from the injured list on Friday and Ryan Hendrix has been optioned to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Sims landed on the injured list to begin the regular season with a right elbow issue, but he should return to a prominent role in Cincy's bullpen […]

J.D. Martinez Remains Out In Series Opener Against Tampa

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez (groin) remains out of the starting lineup for the first game of the series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Martinez is dealing with tightness in his adductor muscle, and the Red Sox are giving him another day off to rest as he continues to receive treatment. […]

Brendan Rodgers Hitting Eighth Against Tigers

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers has been dropped to eighth in the batting order on Friday against Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal. Rodgers hit fifth in the lineup on Wednesday, but he's off to a rough start this year, going 4-for-42 with no home runs, one RBI and three runs scored in his first […]

Didi Gregorius Out Again Friday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius (hand) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Gregorius left the game on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies after getting hit by a pitch on his left hand, but X-rays came back negative. The 32-year-old's injury isn't serious, but the Phillies will hold him out […]

Blake Treinen Goes On Injured List Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (shoulder) was placed on the injured list with right shoulder discomfort on Friday. Treinen hasn't pitched since April 14. Craig Kimbrel remains the team's closer in the ninth inning, but the Dodgers will be missing their valuable setup man for at least another week with Treinen out. Veteran […]

Bubba and Bat Flip 121 - Week 3 FAAB Recap - Benched with Bubba (Episode 464)

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Bat Flip Crazy (@BatFlipCrazy). In tonight's episode, the guys will recap the third week of 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 […]

Jessica Andrade Set For Main Event Saturday

Jessica Andrade (22-9) has seen a revival of her career since moving to the women's flyweight division. She came up short in her title challenge but rebounded nicely with a first-round TKO over Cynthia Calvillo. Andrade will prove to be a very tough test for the rising star in Amanda Lemos. Sixteen of Andrade's 22 […]

Amanda Lemos Can Win Her Sixth Straight Fight

It's common for a fighter to lose their Octagon debut, but Amanda Lemos (11-1-1) has made sure it was her only loss, and she has gone on to win her next five bouts. Three of those five bouts have ended in a  finish, showing she can score big points on the UFC stage. The Brazilian […]

Claudio Puelles Can Make A Name For Himself Saturday

After dropping his Octagon debut, it has been perfection for Claudio Puelles (11-2) after winning four straight fights, including two kneebar finishes. Known for getting in and out of the cage with finishes, 10 of his 11 career wins have come by the finish, with six of those coming via submission. In Saturday's co-main event, […]

Randy Arozarena Looking To Get Going In 2022

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena is still waiting for his first hot stretch of 2022, but there have been some promising signs in the last few days. While he's slashing just .240/.255/.360 over his first 51 plate appearances this season, he's reached base at least twice in two of his last four games, with […]

Clay Guida Returns To Action On Saturday Night

Set for his 59th professional mixed martial arts contest, Clay Guida (37-21), a veteran of the UFC since 2006, will battle in Saturday night's co-main event against Claudio Puelles. 2-2 in his last four Octagon appearances, the aging veteran has shown there is still some tread left on the tires. With a wide variety of […]

Adalberto Mondesi Continues To Whiff

Kansas City Royals infielder Adalberto Mondesi is one of the top speedsters in the game today, but he can't steal if he doesn't get on base. Through 39 plate appearances, Mondesi has a .135/.179/.135 slash line with 13 strikeouts. He has yet to record an extra-base hit or a multi-hit game. While the stolen bases […]

Manny Machado Continues Surging Start

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado has been among the hottest hitters in the game to start the season, slashing .358/.433/.623 through his first 59 plate appearances of 2022. He's been even better over his last seven games, with four multi-hit performances, three homers, and two steals in that span. Machado has only reached […]

Colts Still Think T.Y. Hilton Can Play

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard texted with free-agent wide receiver T.Y. Hilton this week and thinks Hilton can still play. The Colts continue to monitor Hilton, who remains available on the open market after having his worst NFL season in 2021. He played in only 10 games due to injuries and finished with career-lows […]

Wade Miley To Throw Another Bullpen Friday

Chicago Cubs left-hander Wade Miley (elbow) will throw another bullpen session on Friday at Wrigley Field. Miley had a successful bullpen session on Tuesday in which he threw all of his pitches, so he'll get back on the mound again this week. The 35-year-old veteran threw 25 to 30 pitches in his first bullpen session, […]

Phillies Activate Odubel Herrera From Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies activated outfielder Odubel Herrera (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned outfielder Simon Muzziotti to Double-A Reading in a corresponding move. Herrera began the regular season on the injured list due to a right oblique strain that was suffered early in spring training. The 30-year-old hit .281 with three […]

Bears To Sign Julie'n Davenport

The Chicago Bears are expected to sign veteran free-agent offensive tackle Julie'n Davenport to an undisclosed deal after a successful workout, according to a league source. Davenport was originally a fourth-round pick by the Houston Texans in 2017 out of Bucknell. He spent the first two years of his career in Houston before joining the […]

Kenny Pickett Has Experience, But Lacks Physical Traits

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett is the most NFL-ready of this year's quarterback prospects, as he appeared in 52 games (49 starts) over five college seasons and ran professional concepts under former NFL assistant Mark Whipple. "He was the biggest guy, strongest stature -- he just felt like a quarterback. But then your concern is the […]

Malik Willis With The Most Upside At QB?

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis' cannon of an arm, his running ability and overall playmaking skills make him the top-rated quarterback prospect entering next week's draft over Pittsburgh's Kenny Pickett. "There's really one guy that's got true NFL traits," an AFC quarterbacks coach said. "[Willis] can run. He can throw it. It's a once-every-couple-years type of […]

Jets Sign Marcell Harris

The New York Jets signed free-agent safety/linebacker Marcell Harris to an undisclosed deal on Thursday, according to a source. The former sixth-round pick of the San Francisco 49ers will reunite with head coach Robert Saleh after 52 games (20 starts) with the 49ers over the last four years. Harris spent his first three seasons in […]

Carson Wentz Not Viewed As Bridge Quarterback

The Washington Commanders don't view quarterback Carson Wentz as a bridge quarterback or experimental fix, and head coach Ron Rivera downplayed the team's interest in grabbing a QB in the first round of the draft after the team traded for Wentz this offseason. Rivera said that Wentz could be a long-term fit, which could mean […]

Charlotte Fires Head Coach James Borrego

The Charlotte Hornets have chosen to move on from head coach James Borrego, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Borrego led Charlotte to the Play-In Tournament this season, after the team finished 43-39 and featured one of the most exciting young nucleuses in the NBA. Borrego went 138-163 in his four years at the helm […]

Desmond Bane Drills Seven Threes, Logs Game-High 26 Points

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Desmond Bane ripped off seven made triples in Thursday's Game 3 victory over Minnesota, en route to finishing with a game-best 26-point effort. After having combined to take 12 threes over the first two games, Bane came out firing with Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks scuffling from the field. On just […]

Ja Morant Logs First Career Playoff Triple-Double

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant was able to record the fifth triple-double of his career in Thursday's win over Minnesota, despite scuffling from the floor overall. Morant finished with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, giving him his first postseason triple-double, although it came with the caveat of having shot 5-for-18 overall with […]

Montana De La Rosa Looking For Her Third Straight Win

Montana De La Rosa (12-6-1) scored a huge victory in June of last year when she defeated the former KSW strawweight champion Ariane Lipski by second-round TKO stoppage. Looking to continue to build off of that huge win, De La Rosa will face rising star Maycee Barber on Saturday night. A very dangerous ground fighter, […]

Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole Collect Team-High 27 Points

Golden State Warriors point guards Stephen Curry and Jordan Poole combined to form a nearly unguardable duo (in addition to Klay Thompson, too) in Thursday's Game 3 victory over Denver, with each dropping 27 points. Poole remained in the starting five as Curry reacclimates to a full minutes allotment, with the 22-year-old shooting 9-for-13 overall […]