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 […]

Kwang Hyun Kim Struggles On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim struggled in his start on Wednesday against Cleveland. Kim lasted just 2 2/3 innings, allowing five runs on five hits and a walk without recording a strikeout. He took the loss, dropping his record to an even 6-6 and bringing his ERA up to 3.31. Things could […]

Ryan Getzlaf Remains A Duck

Anaheim Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf signed a one-year deal to remain in Southern California next season. The details of how much the contract is worth are unknown at this time. The 16-year veteran has spent his entire career in Anaheim, amassing 279 goals and 703 assists in 1,101 career regular-season contests with the franchise. Unfortunately, […]

Aaron Judge Late Scratch From Yankees Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a late scratch from the lineup Wednesday night against Tampa Bay. No initial explanation was given. Judge, who has been the Yankees best hitter this season, had returned to action Tuesday and went 1-for-4 after being out since the start of the second half. Fantasy managers will need […]

Ryan Jeffers Homers Twice, Tallies Career-High Six RBI

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers had the most productive day of his career at the plate in Wednesday's loss to the Tigers. Jeffers clubbed a grand slam in the fourth inning, then followed it up with a two-run shot in the eighth, both homers registering exit velocities of 100 MPH or greater. The 24-year-old backstop […]

Blake Snell Crushed For Seven Earned Runs

San Diego Padres starter Blake Snell was tagged for seven earned runs in four innings Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics. The horrific side of the volatile Snell showed up as he served seven hits and four walks over 86 laborious pitches with a single strikeout. His doom was sealed before the Friars saw a pitch […]

Eduardo Escobar Being Traded to Brewers

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eduardo Escobar is being dealt to the Milwaukee Brewers in a deal still being finalized, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Cooper Hummel, who has played at catcher, outfield and first base this season and is slashing .254/.435/.508 at AAA, will head to the Diamondbacks in the trade. The third baseman and middle […]

Linus Ullmark Becomes A Bruin On Wednesday

The Boston Bruins signed goaltender Linus Ullmark to a four-year contract on Wednesday worth $5 million annually. The former Buffalo Sabres netminder carried a 9-6-3 record with a 2.66 goals-against-average, and a .917 save percentage. He was a bright spot playing on a terrible Buffalo Sabres team in 2021. Ullmark is a talented goalie with […]

J.A. Happ Surrenders Nine Runs In Wild Loss

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher J.A. Happ struggled in Wednesday's loss to the Tigers. Happ matched a season-high, allowing nine earned runs on 10 hits with four walks issued over just three frames of work. The veteran lefty navigated scoreless frames in the first and third innings but ran into trouble, specifically in the top of […]