Eloy Jimenez Removed For Precautionary Reasons

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (groin) exited Wednesday's game versus the Kansas City Royals for precautionary reasons, according to the White Sox. Jimenez was removed from the game with right groin tightness during the ninth inning for pinch-hitter Gavin Sheets. It appears as if the White Sox were just playing it safe, and the […]

Yusei Kikuchi Takes Loss Wednesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi took his sixth loss of the year Wednesday, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits and two walks in five innings against the Houston Astros. He struck out seven batters Kikuchi was the victim of a tight strike zone as well as an error by shortstop J.P. Crawford […]

Abraham Toro Homers, Steals A Base Wednesday

Seattle Mariners infielder Abraham Toro continued making an immediate impact after Tuesday's trade, going 1-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run against his former team, the Houston Astros. He also stole his fourth base of the season. Toro has now homered in four consecutive games, two for Houston and two for Seattle. He […]

Kyle Seager Homers In Third Straight Game

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager kept the pedal on the gas Wednesday, going 1-for-4 with a walk and his 21st home run of the year, a two-run shot Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi. It's Seager's third straight game with a home run, a feat he has now accomplished four times in his career. […]

Josh Hader Allows Two Runs As July Struggles Continue

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader allowed two runs on two hits with one strikeout over one inning of work in a 7-3 win over the Pirates on Wednesday. After allowing just two runs over his first 32 2/3 innings, Hader has now surrendered six runs on six hits and two walks over his last […]

DJ LeMahieu Reaches Base For 13th Straight Game

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with one RBI in a 3-1 win over the Rays on Wednesday night. His single in the third inning extended his on-base streak to 13 games, but despite that streak he's been mired in a bit of a slump lately. Over his last 15 games now, LaMahieu […]

Pete Fairbanks Leaves Game With Trainer

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks exited Wednesday's game with a trainer, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Fairbanks hit one batter and then allowed an RBI single before he left the game in the 10th inning. There's no word yet on the injury or severity, but managers should keep an […]

Rafael Devers Dealing With Quad Injury

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (quad) is dealing with a quadriceps injury, but the team hopes he'll be ready to return to action by Friday, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. Devers exited Wednesday's game early with what was initially described as a potential hamstring issue, but now it appears that it's a […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Exits Early After HBP

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (elbow) exited Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox after being struck in the elbow by a pitch. He was hit in the seventh inning and was removed from the game. The severity of his elbow injury is unknown at this time, and Gurriel is considered […]

Brandon Crawford Expected To Return Thursday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (oblique) believes he'll be activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. He participated in baseball activities over the weekend and progressed well in his recovery from a mild oblique strain. Crawford has been sidelined since July 18. The 34-year-old was having a career year before landing on the […]

Rafael Devers Exits Wednesday’s Game 2 Early

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (hamstring) exited Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader early with an apparent hamstring injury. He went 4-for-7 with two doubles and an RBI in both games before leaving. The Red Sox third baseman gave a little rub on his right hamstring when he pulled into second base. The severity […]

Corey Seager Aiming Weekend Return

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (hand) could be activated from the injured list during the team's upcoming weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He's been sidelined since mid-May due to a fractured right hand. "Seager felt really good and recovered the right way," said manager Dave Roberts. "Hoping for an activation this weekend in […]

Jhoulys Chacin Activated From The COVID Injured List

Colorado Rockies pitcher Jhoulys Chacin (undisclosed) was activated from the COVID-19 list on Wednesday. He threw a simulated game Tuesday and was cleared to rejoin the team. The 33-year-old had been sidelined since July 16. He will replace Chi Chi Gonzalez in the rotation, who was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday. Chacin owns […]

Bruce Brown Receives Qualifying Offer

Brooklyn Nets guard Bruce Brown received a qualifying offer from the team on Wednesday, making him a restricted free agent. The designation allows Brooklyn to potentially match offers from other teams, although it will cost nearly $5 million to retain his services. While Brown had flashes of efficiency during the occasional start throughout the season, […]

Call of Duty DFS Lineup Picks (7/29/21) - DraftKings Daily Fantasy

Hello there eSports DFS enthusiasts, and welcome back to RotoBaller's coverage of Call of Duty DFS contests for DraftKings! Welcome back to COD DFS! Welcome back to week three of stage 5. Welcome to the final Major of the year and let's hope we go out with a bang! Today and Tomorrow might be the […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Absent From Wednesday’s Lineup

San Francisco Giants' first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (leg) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He exited Tuesday's game early with a right lower leg contusion. The 27-year-old is considered day-to-day. It's terrible timing for Wade, who was locked in at the plate, hitting a robust .318 (7-for-22) […]

Pascal Siakam Progressing In Rehab

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (shoulder) has been making progress in rehab. The big man underwent surgery in June to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, an ailment that could force him to miss the start of the 2021-22 campaign. The 27-year-old averaged 21.4 points, 7.2 boards, and 1.1 steals last season. There […]

Cam Reddish Possibly On The Move

Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish could be on the move. The team is currently fielding calls for the services of the 21-year-old, who was selected with the 10th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. He finished the 2020-21 campaign by averaging 11.2 points and 1.3 steals but was plagued by an Achilles injury that […]

Garrett Cooper Will Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Miami Marlins' first baseman Garrett Cooper (elbow) will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a partial UCL tear in his left elbow. The 30-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 19, and after further evaluation, needed surgery to correct the issue. Cooper finishes the 2021 campaign slashing .284/.380/.465 with nine home runs, 33 […]

Brent Rooker Stays Hot In Wednesday's Loss

Minnesota Twins outfielder Brent Rooker went 2-for-4 with a home run in a 17-14 loss to the Tigers Wednesday. Rooker clubbed a tape-measure shot, sending a ball 436 feet into the outfield seats at 110.1 MPH. The 26-year-old now has a hit in five straight games, with three homers during that stretch. Since being called […]

Joey Gallo Traded To The Yankees

The Texas Rangers have traded first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo to the New York Yankees in exchange for right-hander Glen Otto, second baseman Ezequiel Duran, shortstop Josh Smith, and outfielder Trevor Hauver. The 27-year-old will head to New York, where his elite power should play well with the short porch in right field at Yankees stadium. […]

Ben Simmons Commanding A High Return

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons remains on the trade block heading into the 2021-22 season, although his current employer is commanding a hefty return, including multiple first-round draft picks. The 25-year-old has been a solid producer in many statistical categories since he was selected with the first overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. However, […]

Richaun Holmes In Discussion For A Return To Sacramento

Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes and the team remain in talks for a potential return. The 27-year-old averaged a career-high 14.2 points, 8.3 boards, and 1.6 blocks in 61 games last season. He is reportedly looking for a deal in the neighborhood of around $80 million throughout four years, and he is likely to get […]

Darcy Kuemper Traded to the Colorado Avalanche

Darcy Kuemper was traded on Wednesday evening to the Colorado Avalanche. The former Arizona Coyotes' goaltender has one year and $4.5 million of salary cap ($5.5 million salary) left on his current contract. Colorado sent Conor Timmons and a 2022 first-round pick for the goalie. He expects to be the starter for the Avalanche this […]

Kyle Lowry Creating Plenty Of Buzz

Free-agent guard Kyle Lowry is drawing plenty of interest ahead of the 2021-22 NBA campaign. The 35-year-old averaged 17.2 points, 7.3 assists, and shot nearly 40 percent from deep last year. Although injuries have plagued the veteran, he remains a desired option for teams looking to fill a void at the position, specifically the Lakers, […]

Bryn Forbes Declines Player Option

Milwaukee Bucks guard Bryan Forbes declined his player option on Tuesday, making him a free agent. Forbes was relegated to a bench role during his first year with the club, finishing the season by averaging 10 points while shooting 45 percent from deep. Although the 28-year-old was a pivotal piece in helping Milwaukee win an […]

Huascar Ynoa To Head For Rehab Assignment

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa (hand) will head for a minor league rehab assignment Sunday after his simulated game on Tuesday went well, according to The Athletic. Ynoa will be stretched out to start again but manager Brian Snitker said that plan could change based on need. Ynoa has been out since the middle […]

Miguel Sano Swats Two Homers In Loss To Tigers

Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano went 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs and four RBI in Wednesday's 17-14 loss to the Tigers. Sano was an excellent run-producer for Minnesota, clubbing a two-run homer, a solo shot, and an RBI single to help power a 14-run effort. His home runs were absolutely demolished, exceeding […]

Dak Prescott Gets MRI Results

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (shoulder) got MRI results after leaving practice on Wednesday with a shoulder injury. The MRI showed a muscle strain in Prescott's throwing shoulder. He will undergo treatment and will be evaluated throughout the treatment. For now, he is being considered day-to-day but there is no word on when he may […]

Clayton Kershaw Moving Closer To Return

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (forearm) will pitch in another simulated game on Sunday and could return the following weekend against the Angels, MLB.com reported, citing manager Dave Roberts. The veteran has been sidelined since July 7 with left forearm inflammation. The Dodgers could use Kershaw with Trevor Bauer (administrative leave) having an […]