Davante Adams, Other Receivers Missing At OTAs

Green Bay Packers wide receivers Davante Adams, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Allen Lazard, Devin Funchess and Equanimeous St. Brown were all missing during organized team activities on Tuesday. Second-year quarterback Jordan Love, who wasn't active for a single game during his rookie season, had to work with a makeshift wide receiver crew as a result. It's definitely […]

Keegan Akin To Start Sunday For Orioles

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Keegan Akin will replace Dean Kremer in the Orioles rotation and start Sunday against the White Sox. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Kremer will head back to the minors to work on things in a low-pressure situation. Akin is a former second-round pick who showed promise in the minors as he […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. To Miss Start Of The Season

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (knee) recently had surgery to fix a torn meniscus, according to sources. Wilson is expected to be out for four to six months, which means that he will not be available for the start of the 2021 regular season. It's obviously bad news for Wilson, but the […]

Optimism Surrounding Corey Kluber's Injury

There is optimism about New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber's (shoulder) situation, as he only reported tightness in his shoulder after leaving his start early on Tuesday night against the Toronto Blue Jays. The MRI exam that he will have on Wednesday is viewed as precautionary. Of course, the big fear hear is that […]

Luis Arraez Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Luis Arraez (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Arraez injured his shoulder during the past weekend but was initially considered day-to-day. The issue apparently worsened, as he was forced to miss each of the last two games against the Baltimore Orioles- and he'll now be sidelined for additional […]

Edmundo Sosa Moves Up To Fifth In Batting Order Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Edmundo Sosa is batting fifth and playing shortstop Wednesday versus White Sox lefty Carlos Rodon. The 25-year-old has been on fire batting near the bottom of the Cardinals' order and now will get his chance to bat behind Nolan Arenado. Sosa is riding a seven-game hit streak during which he is […]

Diamondbacks Recall Jon Duplantier

The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled right-handed pitcher Jon Duplantier from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday after they placed starting pitcher Taylor Widener (groin) back on the injured list with a groin strain. Duplantier didn't come out of the bullpen in relief on Tuesday night, but he was available. He's returning to the big leagues after a two-year […]

Michael Pineda Reinstated From Injured List Wednesday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda (thigh) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday ahead of his scheduled start against the Baltimore Orioles. Pineda missed one turn through the rotation due to the recovery process following a procedure to remove an abscess in his thigh. The veteran right-hander owns a 2-2 record with […]

Nelson Cruz Returns To Lineup Versus O's

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (wrist) is back in the lineup Wednesday against Orioles starter Jorge Lopez. Cruz was able to pinch-hit on Monday, but was out of the lineup again on Tuesday as he recovers from a wrist injury. The return to the lineup is a welcome sign for fantasy managers who were […]

Jack Flaherty Takes His First Loss On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty took his first loss of the season on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox, dropping his record to 8-1. Flaherty lasted just 3 2/3 innings, allowing seven runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out three. The Cardinals defense made three errors in this […]

Sandy Alcantara Loses Despite Eight Strong Innings

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara was excellent on Tuesday night but ended up taking the loss as the Marlins offense could not get a run on the board. Alcantara pitched eight innings, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out four. Unfortunately, one of the hits he allowed was a Rhys Hoskins home […]

Brandon Crawford Stays Hot, Plates Three Wednesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford continued his hot May in Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Diamondbacks, going 2-for-5 with a single, a double, three RBI, and a strikeout. The veteran has had an incredible month, slashing .328/.417/.721 with seven home runs and 22 RBI. He is currently rostered in 67 percent of leagues, so […]

The Turn: Fantasy Golf Podcast - Charles Schwab Challenge PGA DFS Picks

Joe Nicely (@JoeNicely) is joined by Andrew Poore (@AndrewPutters) to discuss the upcoming Charles Schwab Challenge! Hop over to @TheTurnGolfPod to check out this brand-new episode! Scroll down to checkout this week's YouTube link. Be sure to subscribe to The Turn Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our […]

Yasmani Grandal Left Off Lineup Card For Second Straight Game

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal will be left off of the lineup for a second consecutive game on Wednesday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Grandal has really struggled at the plate this season with a .136 batting average, but he has six home runs on the season and has hit three over the past […]

Rob Refsnyder Stays Hot At The Dish

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder went 3-for-4 with a home run, a pair of doubles, and two RBIs in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Refsnyder tied the game in the second inning with an RBI double, then came around to score on a wild pitch. His second double in the fourth inning yielded […]

Evan Longoria Homers, Plates Four Tuesday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria had a big night at the plate in Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Diamondbacks. The veteran went 3-for-4 with a single, a double, a three-run home run, four RBI, a walk, and a strikeout. Longoria has been consistent at the plate as per usual, slashing 257/.357/.456 with six […]

Tim Anderson Will Rest On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will get a rare day off on Wednesday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Anderson has been having a very good year, but has been mired in a 3-for-25 slump. It's just a routine day off for Anderson and hopefully it will get him back on track. Anderson is hitting […]

Kevin Gausman Cruises To Win Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kevin Gausman has another great start in Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Diamondbacks. Given an early lead, Gausman pitched five scoreless innings, allowing five hits and two walks with nine strikeouts. The 30-year-old has played the part of the team's ace of staff very well this season, going 5-0 with […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for 5/26 - Monkey Knife Fight

Enjoy these three-game slates while you can, some of these series looks like they'll be ending pretty quick. Wednesday night is full of series that all had exciting Game 1's and it's not looking like any of tonight's games are going to disappoint. The 76ers were carried through Game 1 by Tobias Harris' 37-point outing […]

Alex Kirilloff Posts Second Straight Multi-Hit Effort

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and an RBI in Tuesday's win over the Baltimore Orioles. Kirilloff hit his first two-bagger in the fourth inning, then drove in Josh Donaldson on his second double in the sixth inning. The talented prospect continues to scald the ball as he […]

Jorge Polanco Belts Homer In Return To Lineup

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco crushed a solo home run in his return to the lineup Tuesday. Polanco got the scoring started for the Twins with a blast off of Dean Kremer in the second inning. The homer traveled 426 feet at an exit velocity of 104.7 MPH. It was a good sign to […]

Taylor Rogers Notches Third Save

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers picked up his third save of the season in Tuesday's 7-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Rogers worked his first save opportunity since the beginning of the month and safely navigated the four outs asked of him. The southpaw lowered his ERA to 2.21- and he has five holds […]

Jose Berrios Fans Seven In Tuesday's Win

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios earned his second straight win of the season in Tuesday's defeat of the Baltimore Orioles. Berrios pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing three runs, one earned, on seven hits with two walks while striking out seven. The righty interestingly chose to throw fewer fastballs and more sinkers and curves- the […]

Dee Strange-Gordon Latches On With Cubs On Minor League Deal

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic is reporting that the Chicago Cubs have agreed to terms with second baseman Dee Strange-Gordon on a minor league contract. Strange-Gordon was recently released out of his minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers and he has quickly found himself a new home. The Cubs have dealt with a flurry […]

Veteran QBs to Worry About Post-Draft

The 2021 NFL Draft saw quite a few promising QBs being taken off the board. These QBs bring hope for their new teams and to the league as they can hopefully become franchise players soon enough. Nevertheless, with all the promise a new rookie QB can bring to a team, a veteran QB may see […]

Coaching Matters: 2021 Cleveland Browns 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. […]

Are You For Real? Surprising SP Starts from Week 8

As we approach Memorial Day, season-long numbers are starting to feel a lot more real. That makes it even more important to analyze surprising starts from pitchers who may not have been caught up in the whirlwind of April breakouts. This week we're taking a trip across the junior circuit, looking at a pitcher from […]

Top 50 Fantasy Baseball Prospects for Week 9

The fourth week of the minor league season is now underway. With Saturday’s promotion of Spencer Howard to the Phillies, the Top 50 list has already lost three of its best players out of the Top 10 with Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert recently receiving call-ups. The top of the ranking now features some surprising […]

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Rankings

With nearly two months in the books, this fantasy season is testing the IL and depth management of most fantasy teams. Being ready with the next man up is critical, with a healthy dose of injury luck helping immensely! All we can do is play our game and stay prepared, so study up with the […]