Donovan Walton Recalled, Yohan Ramirez Optioned

Seattle Mariners infielder Donovan Walton has been recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday. He is slashing .206/.254/.365 with a pair of home runs over 63 at-bats this season. Obviously, Walton is not much of a fantasy option, but will be nice depth for Seattle. Right-hander Yohan Ramirez has been optioned to the minors in a […]

Gavin Sheets (1B, CWS) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 14+ teams ROSTERED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: Sheets hit the ground running with two homers and eight RBI in his first four major league games. He cooled off considerably afterwards, reaching a point by the All-Star break where he was dropped in most leagues where he was picked […]

Twins Acquire Joe Ryan, Drew Strotman From Rays

The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed pitchers Joe Ryan and Drew Strotman from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for designated hitter Nelson Cruz and left-handed pitcher Calvin Faucher. Cruz is batting .294/.370/.537 with 19 home runs during his time in Minnesota this season. Tampa Bay received a fairly solid haul for a 41-year-old rental bat. […]

Robby Anderson Will Look To Build On Breakout Campaign

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson will look to build off of a career-best 2020 campaign in his second year in Joe Brady's offense this season. Anderson operated as something of a target hog for Carolina last year, turning a career-high 136 targets- 10th in the league- into 95 receptions and 1,096 yards, both the […]

LEC DFS Lineup Picks for 7/23/21 - FanDuel, DraftKings League Of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome to RotoBaller's coverage of League of Legends DFS for both FanDuel and DraftKings. Be on the lookout for coverage of the LPL, LCK, and LCS as well as we have some great analysts covering all LoL leagues for the Summer split. Today, I am focusing on the 5-game LEC slate with contests available on […]

D.J. Moore A WR2 Who Could Finish Among Top-12 Wideouts

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore could be poised for the best year of his young career entering his age-24 season. Moore has played three seasons in the NFL, averaging 126 targets, 76 catches, and 1,184 receiving yards over the last two years, as he has shown all the tools that made him a first-round […]

Rays Finalizing A Deal For Nelson Cruz

The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing a deal on Thursday to acquire designated hitter Nelson Cruz from the Minnesota Twins, according to sources. The 41-year-old slugger was widely speculated as one of the most likely bats to be dealt at this year's trade deadline, and the Rays have been rumored to be interested for weeks. […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Knocks In Two Runs

Texas Rangers infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa appears to be breaking out of his little slump at the plate. On Thursday, he went 1-for-5 with two RBI during the 7-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Obviously, it wasn't a great outing at the plate, but at least he knocked in two runs. The Rangers will certainly take […]

Justin Turner Returns To Lineup On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (knee) will return to the lineup on Thursday versus the San Francisco Giants. Turner exited Tuesday's contest early after being hit on the knee and was diagnosed with a knee contusion. Turner didn't start on Wednesday, but he pinch-hit and went 0-for-1. Turner will bat third this evening against […]

Manuel Margot Beginning Rehab Assignment Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot (hamstring) will begin his minor league rehab assignment on Thursday with Triple-A Durham and play seven innings in right field. Margot went on the injured list on July 7 with a Grade 1 strain of his left hamstring and has been slow to recover. The 26-year-old had been useful […]

Mookie Betts Will Miss Fifth Straight Game

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) remains sidelined for the fifth consecutive game on Thursday versus the San Francisco Giants. Betts has been dealing with a hip injury since being removed on Saturday and he has yet to appear in a game since. Betts was rounding into form before the All-Star break, but health […]

Andy Ibanez Collects Three Hits

Texas Rangers infielder Andy Ibanez put together one of his better performances on Thursday. He went 3-for-4 with one RBI, and a triple during the 7-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Ibanez has not looked sharp at the plate lately, but hopefully this is a sign he's turning it around. Sadly, Ibanez doesn't get enough […]

J.P. Feyereisen Dealing With Biceps Tendinitis

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that relief pitcher J.P. Feyereisen's (biceps) MRI exam didn't reveal any structural damage, and he appears to be dealing with biceps tendinitis. Feyereisen will rest for a few days and then start working his way back, but he will be out for longer than 10 days. The 28-year-old […]

David Dahl Knocks In Two Runs On Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder David Dahl has been one of the few batters showing up for this offense recently. On Thursday, Dahl went 1-for-3 with two RBI during the 7-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers. The Rangers offense has struggled to score runs lately. Dahl has been hitting much better over the last month or so. […]

Sergio Alcantara Optioned, Trevor Megill Recalled

Chicago Cubs infielder Sergio Alcantara has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa ahead of Thursday's contest against the St. Louis Cardinals. The young infielder has struggled during his time at the big league level. Right-hander Trevor Megill will be recalled in a corresponding move. The Cubs bullpen has been used frequently lately and needs another fresh […]

Jazz Chisholm Plans To Be Back On Next Homestand

Miami Marlins infielder Jazz Chisholm (shoulder) expects to appear in a few minor league rehab games before returning on the team's next homestand, which begins on Friday, July 30, against the New York Yankees. Chisholm went on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder bone bruise, but the good news is he doesn't have […]

Chris Gittens Remains Out Thursday

New York Yankees first baseman Chris Gittens (Achilles) remains out of the lineup Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. Gittens will miss his third straight game with an Achilles injury, though he is getting close to a return after appearing in Wednesday's night's game as a pinch-hitter. Rougned Odor and Tyler Wade have benefitted from […]

Mike Foltynewicz Has Ugly Outing Versus Tigers

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz continued his sluggish performance on the mound versus the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. He went four innings, five hits allowed, five earned runs, two walks, and four strikeouts during Thursday's loss. Foltynewicz also allowed three home runs during the 7-5 defeat. That'll move his record to an ugly 2-10 […]

Kyle Gibson A Likely Trade Target?

Rival executives view Texas Rangers right-hander Kyle Gibson as more likely to be traded than Minnesota Twins starter Jose Berrios. The Rangers and Twins are both out of contention in the American League West and American League Central, respectively, this year and could look to trade either Gibson or Berrios before the deadline next week. […]

Aaron Judge, Kyle Higashioka Could Return Next Week

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and catcher Kyle Higashioka could return to the team by next week. Both players tested positive for COVID-19 but may arrive in Boston with the team and are expected to make the team's trip to Tampa Bay. Judge's bat will be welcomed back with open arms, as he has […]

Victor Reyes Homers, Steals A Base In Thursday's Win

Detroit Tigers outfielder Victor Reyes had a strong offensive game in Thursday's 7-5 win over the Texas Rangers. He went 1-for-1 with a home run, a walk, a stolen base, two runs and two RBI. Reyes was called back up to the Tigers from Triple-A last weekend. This was just his second start since rejoining […]

Kyle Garlick To Have Sports Hernia Surgery

Minnesota Twins outfielder Kyle Garlick (hernia) is headed for surgery to repair a sports hernia. Garlick was cleared to begin a rehab assignment, but continued issues with the hernia caused the team to opt for surgery. The veteran outfielder was a solid platoon bat for Minnesota, posting a .271/.302/.576 slash line with four homers, six […]

Austin Nola Activated From Injured List Thursday

The San Diego Padres activated catcher Austin Nola (knee) from the injured list on Thursday and optioned catcher Webster Rivas to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Nola has been on the shelf since late May with a sprained knee. He also missed time earlier this year with a fractured hand, so the 31-year-old […]

Zack Short Homers In Second Straight Game

Detroit Tigers shortstop Zack Short helped the team complete a four-game sweep of the Texas Rangers on Thursday. Short went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's win. He has now homered in back-to-back games and he has a total of five home runs over 26 games on the year. Short has been the […]

Justin Upton Activated From The Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels activated outfielder Justin Upton (back) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned outfielder Taylor Ward to Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Upton has been sidelined since the end of June with a lower back strain, and he'll immediately return to left field and hit third on Thursday […]

Eric Haase Hits Three-Run Home Run On Thursday

Detroit Tigers catcher/outfielder Eric Haase stayed hot at the plate in Thursday's 7-5 win over the Texas Rangers. Haase went 1-for-4 in the game, hitting a three-run home run in the first inning. The home run was his second in as many games and his sixth in the month of July. Haase is slashing .237/.289/.537 […]

Jordan Holloway Likely To Be Bulk Reliever Thursday

The Miami Marlins recalled right-hander Jordan Holloway from Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, and he's likely to be the team's bulk reliever after Anthony Bender opens against the San Diego Padres. Right-hander Nick Neidert was optioned to Jacksonville after a successful spot start on Wednesday night. Holloway has been great for the Marlins this year, posting […]

Saquon Barkley Lands On The PUP List

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) will begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. He wasn't expected to be a full-go at training camp and is expected to be eased back into the mix. The 24-year-old tore his ACL and injured his meniscus in Week 2 of last season. Barkley […]

Kris Bryant Remains Out Of Lineup On Thursday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Bryant tweaked his hamstring the other night and hasn't played since, but the Cubs might just be being extra cautious with Bryant being one of their best trade chips ahead of next week's deadline. With […]

Luis Severino Could Begin Rehab Assignment After This Weekend

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder, groin) could begin a rehab assignment after this weekend, per ESPN's Marly Rivera. Severino is slated to throw another live bullpen session on Saturday- and could then move on to game action if the session goes well. The 27-year-old righty has had an up-and-down rehab, as he […]