Rays Acquire Shawn Armstrong From Orioles

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Shawn Armstrong has been dealt to the Tampa Bay Rays. In exchange for Armstrong, the Orioles will receive cash considerations. Armstrong has an 8.55 ERA over 20 appearances for the Orioles this season. He was removed from the 40-man roster last month, but has pitched well in the minors. Armstrong could […]

Whit Merrifield Expected To Stay In KC

Kansas City Royals second baseman White Merrifield is unlikely to be traded by the July 30 deadline. Jon Morosi of MLB Network has been told by rival executives that the Royals are expected to keep Merrifield. He is under team control through 2023, so it's not shocking that the Royals are staying put right now. […]

Jonathan Schoop Doubles And Scores Twice On Thursday

Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop returned to the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He was a late scratch from Wednesday's game due to back tightness, but was able to give it a go on Thursday. In Thursday's game, Schoop went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored. […]

Trey Mancini, John Means Unlikely To Be Dealt

Baltimore Orioles first baseman and starting pitcher John Means are unlikely to be dealt by the end of the trade deadline on July 30. Means is looking like a prime trade candidate, but has struggled since returning from a shoulder injury. He is under team control until 2024, so the team has no rush to […]

Michael Fulmer Closes Out Thursday's Victory

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Michael Fulmer was called upon to close out the team's 6-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. He pitched a perfect ninth inning, striking out the side while allowing no walks or hits. Fulmer returned from the injured list earlier this week and has made two appearances since then, allowing […]

Frankie Montas K's 10 In Latest Gem Versus Angels

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas continued his run of dominance by striking out 10 Angels across seven shutout innings on Thursday. Montas allowed three walks and just three hits while collecting his ninth win of the season and fourth-straight quality start. The right-hander has been lights-out in July as he pitched to a 2.30 […]

Miguel Cabrera Homers Twice In Thursday's Win

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera helped lead the team to a 6-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. He went 3-for-3 with a walk and a pair of solo home runs in the game. He now has 10 home runs over 80 games on the year. Cabrera hasn't been providing much in terms […]

O.J. Howard Practices For First Time

For the first time since tearing his Achilles in October, Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard has practiced with the team. Entering his fifth NFL season, Howard -- a former first round pick -- looks like he isn't going to fulfill the massive promise that he entered the NFL with, though maybe another year […]

Casey Mize Fires Seven Strong Innings On Thursday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize had his best and longest outing of the month against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. Mize pitched seven innings and allowed four hits, two walks and one unearned run while striking out two. He earned the win to improve to 6-5 on the year. Mize had been held under […]

Colts Need Michael Pittman Jr. To Take Next Step

The Indianapolis Colts enter the 2021 season without a true No. 1 receiver for quarterback Carson Wentz, as T.Y. Hilton has seen his numbers dip the past two seasons. The team will be looking for second-year receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to be the guy who steps up and takes on that role. According to Zak […]

Blake Haubeil, Tucker McCann Battle For Titans Kicker Job

The Tennessee Titans have a kicker battle in training camp, with Blake Haubeil and Tucker McCann competing for the job. Neither player has attempted a field goal in an NFL game, so training camp results will matter a lot here, which is why Thursday's showing from both players was such a disappointment. Turron Davenport of […]

Jo Adell Has Big Day Thursday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell went 3-for-4 with a walk, three runs, three RBI, and was a triple shy of the cycle with Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday. He is now slashing .286/.338/.575 with 21 HRs, but has an inflated 29.0 K%. Strikeouts have been a problem for Adell the past few years, including […]

Melvin Gordon III In Line To Be "Clear-Cut Starter"

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III "is in line to be the clear-cut starter at running back," says The Athletic's Nick Kosmider. While the team drafted Javonte Williams and signed Mike Boone, it appears those two will mainly work as relief for Gordon, at least in the early going. Gordon spent last training camp […]

Teddy Bridgewater Appears To Have Edge In QB Competition

Through two training camp practices, it looks like Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has the lead over Drew Lock in the team's competition to be the Week 1 starter. The Athletic's Nick Kosmider reports that "there has been only one ball thrown by quarterback Teddy Bridgewater that has hit the ground during team drills." Bridgewater […]

Bills Sign Bug Howard

The Buffalo Bills have signed free agent tight end Bug Howard, a 28-year-old from the University of North Carolina. Howard has bounced around NFL teams but has mainly just been a practice squad guy, though he did see some playing time in 2019 for the Atlanta Legends in the Alliance of American Football, as he […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 7/30/21 (Premium Content)

We made it to Week 18 of the MLB season, RotoBallers. Let's finish off the month of July strong after John helped us out during my vacation. The overall profit numbers cannot be something I dwell on right now, but rather a path that helps shape my approach for the last two months. I know […]

Taysom Hill, Jameis Winston Continue To Swap Reps

It appears we're in for a real quarterback competition in New Orleans, with Saints head coach Sean Payton saying that Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill will swap reps daily as the first-team QB. Winston's received the most praise so far in camp, but Hill's still a clear threat to Winston in the battle for the […]

Jacob Harris Sidelined For Next Couple Weeks

Los Angeles Rams tight end Jacob Harris will be held out of practice for the next couple of weeks after undergoing a procedure for a core injury. While it doesn't sound like the injury will impact Harris' availability for the regular season, he'll be missing valuable practice time, which is especially important as Harris is […]

Aaron Rodgers Homecoming and Running Back Rankings- Woo Fantasy Podcast

RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Brandon Murchison is joined by co-host Nick Hefley in a new episode of WooFantasy! In this episode, the guys take you through the latest in the world of fantasy football. Including the triumphant return of Aaron Rodgers to the Packers, the loss of Michael Thomas for the Saints, and the fantasy […]

Dylan Bundy Struggles In Spot Start

Los Angeles right-hander Dylan Bundy (1-8) didn't get the results he wanted in Thursday's 4-0 defeat to the Oakland Athletics. He went 4.1 innings, giving up three runs, four walks, and he struck out two. This was Bundy's first start since moving to the bullpen after disappointing results as a starter, but he made a […]

Zach Werenski Gets Long-Term Extension from Columbus Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski signed a six-year extension late on Thursday night with Columbus. This keeps him as a member of the Blue Jackets until 2028. The defenseman is one of the last players left over from the first John Davidson era. Columbus had a high priority in securing Werenski after they traded Seth Jones to the […]

Coaching Matters: 2021 Los Angeles Rams Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 7/30 - PrizePicks

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2021 MLB season is alive and well and that means our new friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 7/30/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 7/30/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 15-game slate on tap tonight, and it should be a doozie. With the trade deadline wrapping up later today and the […]

Top Backup Running Backs To Pick in Drafts

One of the most crucial things a fantasy player can do is have the foresight to build a lineup that maximizes talent while also minimizing the risk of player injuries or holdouts. This process is even more important looking to a 2021 season that comes with COVID-19 still lingering and a fresh and longer 18-week […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 7/30/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/30 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    Top Tournament Stacks for 7/30/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick on […]

David Fletcher Held In Check Thursday

Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher went hitless in four at-bats during Thursday's 4-0 loss against the Oakland Athletics. Fletcher wasn't alone though, as the team could only muster three hits, none for extra bases. Fletcher is now 4-for-25 in his last six games. However, he's still hitting .305 on the season with five […]

Jalen Hurts (QB, PHI) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~73 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~83 ANALYSIS:  We saw a lot of different things from Hurts in his four starts to end the 2020 season. In Week 15 against Arizona, Hurts put on a clinic on the ground and through the air, scoring 37.8 fantasy points and flashing his potential to be a truly […]

NFL Rookie Spotlight - Zach Wilson

The New York Jets have struggled to find quality quarterback play since Hall of Famer Joe Namath's legendary career in the Big Apple. This year, the franchise took another swing at the position by taking BYU passer Zach Wilson with the second overall pick in this April's draft. With a new coaching staff, a revamped […]

Luis Patino Fans Eight In Thursday’s Win

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Luis Patino (2-2) allowed three hits and two walks while striking out eight across six scoreless innings to earn the win in Thursday's 14-0 victory over the Yankees. He outdueled Yankees ace Gerrit Cole by striking out a season-high eight batters to pick up his second win of the season. The […]