Steven Matz Stymies Indians Over Six Innings

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz shut down the Indians offense on Wednesday, tossing six-scoreless frames in the club's 8-6 win. The southpaw struck out eight while surrendering six hits and a walk in the 92-pitch effort as he improved his record to 9-6 on the season. Matz hasn't had much consistency in 2021, […]

Dane Dunning Lands On The Injured List

Texas Rangers pitcher Dane Dunning (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list with an ankle impingement. According to manager Chris Woodward, "it's been bothering him for a few starts." The Rangers will backdate the IL date with the intention that Dunning will miss one start. Dunning is eligible to come off the injured list […]

PGA DFS: Expert Roundtable - 2021 WGC-FedEx St. Jude (Premium Content)

Hello RotoBallers and thanks for joining us for the 2021 3M WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational! This is an article that we're offering each week as part of our PGA Premium subscription, and we hope that you will find it useful. Be sure also to read all of our other top-notch weekly PGA DFS and betting articles to […]

Tyler Glasnow undergoes successful Tommy John surgery

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Tyler Glasnow (elbow) underwent successful Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. The 27-year-old underwent surgery to repair a torn UCL and is expected to be out until 2023. He was terrific before the injury, owning a 2.66 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and a 123:27 K: BB across 88 innings in 2021. Glasnow is […]

Nate Pearson Making Progress

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Nate Pearson (sports hernia) recently completed a simulated game and is progressing in his recovery from a sports hernia. He's been sidelined since mid-June and is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo soon. Pearson is building up as a reliever and could return to the big leagues sometime […]

Clint Frazier Takes Live BP On Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (eye, head) took live batting practice at the team's complex Wednesday. He's been sidelined since June 30 due to dizziness. This is a step in the right direction for Frazier and he will begin a rehab assignment soon after resuming baseball activities. It's been a tough year for Frazier, […]

Mike Yastrzemski Scratched Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (hamstring) was scratched from Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a tight right hamstring. The severity of Yastrzemski's hamstring injury is unknown at this time, and he's considered day-to-day. Fantasy managers should remove the 30-year-old from their lineups. Thairo Estrada replaces Yastrzemski and will handle right field duties […]

Jimmy Nelson Placed On The Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jimmy Nelson (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list with right elbow inflammation on Wednesday. He returned from the injured list on July 25 and tossed three innings before landing on the shelf again. The severity of Nelson's injury is unknown at this time, and he's considered day-to-day. The 32-year-old […]

Lou Trivino Picks Up Relief Win On Wednesday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino allowed one unearned run and picked up the victory when the A's walked-off in the bottom of the tenth inning. Trivino was called on in the top of the tenth after Oakland tied the game off Padres closer Mark Melancon in the ninth. Trivino allowed the automatic runner on […]

Matt Olson Belts Walk-Off Double Versus Friars

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 2-for-5 including a walk-off two-run double to help down the Padres on Wednesday. Olson is having a career year as he's batting .279 with a .574 slugging percentage and a .296 ISO. That's translated to 28 homers, 72 RBI, and 69 runs as Olson has been one of […]

Frankie Montas Whiffs Eight In Quality Start Versus Padres

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas allowed three runs in six innings with eight strikeouts in a no-decision versus the Padres on Wednesday. Montas scattered eight hits and didn't walk a batter as he posted a quality start for the fifth-straight outing. The right-hander punched out at least seven batters in each of his last […]

Levine Toilolo Tears Achilles

New York Giants tight end Levine Toilolo (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles during Wednesday's practice and will miss the entire 2021 season. He was carted off the field and later diagnosed with a torn Achilles. The 30-year-old was mainly used as a blocking tight end last season, hauling in five catches on six targets for […]

Donovan Peoples-Jones Turning Heads In Browns Camp

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones is making quite the impression during his second training camp. The second-year wide receiver continues to draw rave reviews from beat reporters watching practice as he looks to carve out a larger role in the team's offense this season. Continuing his recent string of strong practices, Peoples-Jones hauled in […]

Luis Castillo Picks Up Sixth Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo turned in a strong outing in a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. Castillo allowed just one run over six innings while striking out seven and walking one. He picked up the win, improving his record to 6-10, to go along with a 4.09 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and […]

Tommy La Stella Returns For Giants

San Francisco Giants infielder Tommy La Stella (hamstring) returned from his rehab assignment and was reinstated from the 60-day injured list, according to MLB.com. In other moves, left-handed pitcher Conner Menez was designated for assignment, while starter Anthony DeSclafani was placed on the 10-day injured list. La Stella has been out of action since early […]

Tyler Stephenson Hits Sixth Homer On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson went 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI in a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. Stephenson ripped a solo shot off of Minnesota reliever Beau Burrows in the seventh inning, giving him six homers on the season. The rookie backstop is having an excellent season, hitting .282 […]

Michael Lorenzen Picks Up Save Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen got the final five outs of a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday to pick up his first save of the season. Lorenzen worked around two hits allowed and struck out three to preserve the victory for his team. The save comes on just Lorenzen's fifth appearance of […]

Anthony DeSclafani Goes On Injured List

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 3, with right shoulder fatigue, according to MLB.com. The 31-year-old has pitched well this season with a 3.28 ERA and 1.07 WHIP despite struggling against the division rival Los Angeles Dodgers. Fantasy managers should hang on to […]

Tony Gonsolin In 'Idle Mode'

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (shoulder), like his teammate Clayton Kershaw, is in "idle mode" waiting for the pain to subside, MLB.com reported, citing manager Dave Roberts. Gonsolin was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with right shoulder inflammation. The severity of the 27-year-old's injury is unknown, but the latest update indicates […]

Eddie Rosario Set For Rehab Stint

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (ab), who was acquired in a trade from Cleveland, is likely to begin a rehab stint within the next week, according to MLB.com. Rosario has taken batting practice over the past couple of days and says he feels good. He is on the injured list with an abdominal strain, but […]

Phillip Dorsett II Misses Practice On Thursday

Jacksonville Jaguars veteran wide receiver Phillip Dorsett II missed practice on Thursday with an undisclosed injury. The severity of the injury is unknown, but it figures to be minor considering that there was no noted concern amongst the coaching staff. Dorsett has had an up and down camp, but at this point in time, he's […]

Travis D'Arnaud Moves Closer to Rejoining Braves

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (thumb) is getting closer to his big-league return after playing seven innings Tuesday, according to The Athletic's David O'Brien. "Everything's good," said Braves manager Brian Snitker. "Still getting his timing." d'Arnaud been sidelined since May after undergoing thumb surgery. The 32-year-old has been with the Braves throughout the road trip […]

D.J. Chark Jr. Uncoverable In Training Camp

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark Jr. had his most impressive showing yet in Tuesday's practice. Per John Shipley, Chark "was uncoverable in one-on-ones, beating both Shaquill Griffin, D.J. Daniel, and Daniel Thomas for easy catches." Chark's elite size and speed combination was on full display in practice, and those unreachable facets of his game […]

Corey Knebel May Return Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Corey Knebel (lat) could be back with the team next week on their road trip to Philadelphia and New York, The Athletic reported, citing manager Dave Roberts. Knebel has been sidelined since April 23 with a right lat injury and this week has been getting rehab game action in Triple-A. […]

James Robinson Looking Faster In Training Camp

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson appears to have added some extra speed to his game this offseason. SI's John Shipley noted that "Robinson's added speed is noticeable when defenders have to meet him in the hole." Robinson doesn't exactly profile as a burner, so some extra speed could unlock more big-play upside in his […]

Daily Fantasy Golf DraftKings Picks (PGA DFS): WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational

Welcome back, RotoBallers! As always, please check out my weekly spreadsheet in the link below to get started on your research for the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational. You will be able to weigh out the categories however you see fit once you make a copy, and I always love hearing the success you have found while […]

Yuli Gurriel On Bench Again Against Dodgers

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (neck) remains out of lineup for Astros in the series finale at the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to MLB.com. Aledmys Diaz again shifts over to first and bats fifth while Robel Garcia is again at third and hitting seventh Wednesday. Gurriel was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday due […]

Anthony Rendon Will Have Season-Ending Surgery

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (hip) will have season-ending surgery and won't return this season. Per a tweet from the team's public relations Twitter account, the surgery is "to repair a right hip impingement." The 31-year-old had a down year at the plate in his second season with the Angels, batting .240 with […]

Daily Fantasy Golf FanDuel Picks (PGA DFS) - WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational

Hello RotoBaller PGA crew! It's great to be back with you guys and I appreciate you joining us here at RotoBaller for the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational! In this article we'll discuss some of the standout PGA DFS plays available on FanDuel for the 2021 WGC-FedEx St. Jude. While it's impossible to hit on every […]

J.D. Davis Isn't Starting On Wednesday

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis isn't starting as the team gets set to take on right-handed starter Zack Thompson and the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Davis is batting .303 with a .398 on-base percentage and four home runs in 103 plate appearances this season. Jonathan Villar is starting at third base instead and […]