Aaron Civale Exits Monday’s Start Early

Cleveland Indians pitcher Aaron Civale exited Monday's start against the Cubs early with an apparent finger injury. Trainers came out to examine his middle finger and, after further evaluation, he was removed from the game in the bottom of the fifth inning. He allowed three hits and two walks while striking out five across four […]

EURO 2020 Lineup Picks for FanDuel (6/22/21) - EURO 2020 Soccer

Hello, RotoBallers! The Euro 2020 tournament continues with a small two-gamer on Tuesday. Teams are now playing their final games of the competition, so we will start to have a better idea of who might be advancing through to the knockout stage. I have a full breakdown for you covering this slate. Keep reading this […]

Tyler Clippard Scheduled For Bullpen Session Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Tyler Clippard (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. He was shut down earlier in the season with a capsule sprain in his right shoulder. The 36-year-old also underwent a "small knee procedure" in May. Clippard has to pitch this season and will require a rehab assignment before being […]

Lorenzo Cain Could Return Before The All-Star Break

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (hamstring) is aiming to come back before the All-Star break. He's been sidelined since June 1 with a strained right hamstring. The 35-year-old ran on the field Monday and plans to take batting practice on Tuesday. Cain will continue to ramp up his activity and look to begin a rehab […]

Javier Baez Benched On Monday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez was benched on Monday by manager David Ross after the bottom of the fourth inning. Baez thought there was two outs when Anthony Rizzo hit a deep fly ball, but there was only one gone in the inning and Baez would be doubled off at first base to end the […]

Darin Ruf Activated From The Injured List

San Francisco Giants infielder/outfielder Darin Ruf (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list. The veteran was batting just .244 but made amends by posting a .882 OPS throughout 43 games this season before succumbing to a strained hamstring. However, due to his versatility, he may get ample playing time moving ahead, along with […]

Matt Peacock Placed On Bereavement List

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Matt Peacock was placed on the bereavement list Monday. The 27-year-old will be off the roster for the next three to seven days. He could make his next start Friday on the road against the Padres. Peacock owns a (0-4) record in June along with a 6.61 ERA, 2.27 WHIP, and a […]

Mike Trout Could Begin Baseball Activities Soon

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) is expected to begin baseball activities sometime in the next few days as he continues to work his way back from a Grade 2 calf strain. The slugger is still awaiting the seal of approval from team doctors, but he will start the final push toward a return […]

Angels To Keep Justin Upton In Leadoff Spot

The Los Angeles Angels plan to keep using outfielder Justin Upton in the leadoff spot. The 33-year-old veteran is riding a five-game hitting streak after going 2-for-5 with a single, double and a stolen base in an 8-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. He has hit .391 in his last five games, including […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (6/22/21) - DraftKings Daily Fantasy Sports

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of my Counter-Strike: Global Offensive DFS picks.  I have been focusing on the NHL and a little bit of MLB but as we get closer to the summer months, we could see some really good CSGO tournaments pop up which means great DFS tournaments to play! As always, I […]

Kevin Plawecki Expected To Land On Injured List

The Boston Red Sox are expected to place catcher Kevin Plawecki (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, according to a source. Backstops Connor Wong and Chris Herrmann are both options to be called up from the minors to replace Plawecki on the major league roster. Wong was one of the players the Red […]

Matt Strahm Should Move To Bullpen Sessions Soon

San Diego Padres left-handed reliever Matt Strahm (knee) has rejoined the big league team after spending the first two months of the season rehabbing after undergoing patellar tendon surgery on his right knee last October. Strahm has been playing catch and should move to bullpen sessions soon. However, it's likely to be a slow buildup […]

Joey Lucchesi Dealing With A Significant Injury

New York Mets starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi (elbow) could be heading for Tommy John surgery. The 28-year-old was recently placed on the 10-day injured list because of left elbow inflammation. However, further tests revealed an ulnar collateral ligament tear, which isn't good news for a team currently dealing with a plethora of injuries throughout the […]

Austin Nola Making Improvements

San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler said that catcher Austin Nola (knee) is "making improvements" nearly every day. Nola's mobility and strength are increasing, while the swelling in his knee continues to go down. It has allowed him to start moving towards more baseball activities. Nola has only played in 18 games so far in […]

Matt Duffy Making Progress Toward Return

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Duffy (back) will resume baseball activities sometime within the next few days. Duffy has been dealing with a lower back strain, an ailment that has kept him on the shelf since May 25. While the veteran is already eligible to come off the 10-day injured list, it may be another […]

Drew Pomeranz Throws Bullpen Session

San Diego Padres left-handed reliever Drew Pomeranz (lat) threw a bullpen session for the first time since he sustained tightness in his left lat. Pomeranz was nearing a return from a shoulder impingement last month before he suffered his lat injury. Manager Jayce Tingler said Pomeranz would throw at least one more bullpen session before […]

Dominic Smith Drives In Three In Game 1

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith went 1-for-3 with a three-run double in the 4-2 Game 1 win over the Atlanta Braves in the first game of a doubleheader on Monday. It was a nice game for Smith, who came into Monday's action hitting just .218 (12-for-55) with four home runs and eight RBI […]

Jacob deGrom Throws Five Scoreless Innings Monday

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom (shoulder) looked pretty healthy on Monday in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves just five days after exiting his previous start with right shoulder soreness. deGrom retired the first eight hitters in the 4-2 win in seven innings, throwing five shutout innings while striking out six […]

Jeurys Familia Placed On Injured List Monday

New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday night with a right hip impingement, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Familia last pitched on Sunday, where he allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out two in 2/3 innings of work against […]

Cody Bellinger Expected To Return On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (hamstring) took simulated at-bats on Monday and is expected to be activated from the injured list and be in the lineup on Wednesday, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. It looks like this is going to be a minimal stint on the injured list for Bellinger, […]

Max Muncy To Return To Lineup Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (oblique) took simulated at-bats on Monday and is expected to be activated from the injured list and return to the lineup on Tuesday, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. It looks like Muncy will only require the minimum stay on the IL, as he has been […]

Catcher's Corner Exam Room: Bailey Ober

Eric Samulski of RotoBaller does a deep dive on Bailey Ober, analyzing the Minnesota Twins starting pitcher and explaining why fantasy baseball managers in deeper leagues should be buying in. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, Saturdays from 8-10 AM […]

Rob Refsnyder To Begin Jogging Soon

Minnesota Twins outfielder Rob Refsnyder (hamstring) will start moving around and begin jogging soon as he recovers from a hamstring strain, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that the team sees Refsnyder's injury as a two to four week long injury, and as of now Refsnyder has already been on the […]

Horse For The Course: PGA DFS Course History - 2021 Travelers Championship

Hello PGA DFS family! The year's third major championship didn't disappoint, as the U.S. Open went down to the wire Sunday evening. A bunched-up leaderboard provided plenty of drama, but Jon Rahm eventually emerged from the pack at Torrey Pines South. The Spaniard birdied his last two holes of the final round to finish at […]

Robert Gsellman Expected Out Until August With Torn Lat

New York Mets relief pitcher Robert Gsellman (lat) is expected to be out until at least August with a torn lat, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Gsellman was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier in the day with what was originally announced as a lat strain, but now he's expected to miss six […]

Tomas Nido Exits Monday After Hit By Pitch

New York Mets catcher Tomas Nido (wrist) exited Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader after being hit by a pitch on the wrist, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. James McCann has taken over behind the plate now, and will likely catch in Game 2 of the doubleheader with the Braves. Nido has been a decent […]

Zaven Collins Arrested For Reckless Driving

Arizona Cardinals rookie linebacker Zaven Collins, who was the No. 16 overall pick in this year's NFL draft, was arrested on Sunday for excessive speed and reckless driving, according to the Scottsdale Police Department. The 22-year-old was observed going 76 mph in a 35-mph zone in Scottsdale, Ariz. Collins signed his fully guaranteed four-year rookie […]

Eduardo Escobar Dealing With Minor Quad Strain

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar (quad) has been diagnosed with a slight right quad strain, according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. Manager Torey Lovullo said that Escobar is expected to be able to manage it and play through the injury, adding that he will be available off the bench on Monday night. Escobar has […]

Eric Hosmer Not In The Lineup Monday Against Dodgers

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer is not in the starting lineup on Monday night against the Dodgers. This appears to be just a night off for Hosmer, who has appeared in 14 of the team's last 16 games. He has struggled at the plate this season, slashing .249/.308/.357 with six home runs, 35 […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Returns To Lineup Monday Night

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup Monday night and is batting second against the Dodgers. It's not much of a surprise as it was reported late on Sunday night that Tatis would return, but now managers have official confirmation. Tatis had injured his shoulder while diving for […]