Tyler Mahle Allows Five Runs Friday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle struggled in his first start after the All-Star break on Friday. Mahle allowed five runs over 5 1/3 innings of work while striking out eight and walking three in an 11-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. He gave up two homers in the start, including a two-run shot to Willy […]

Tommy La Stella's Rehab Assignment Paused

San Francisco Giants infielder Tommy La Stella (hamstring, thumb) experienced soreness in his thumb on Thursday. He returned to San Francisco on Friday for further examination. The tests revealed no structural damage, and La Stella will take the next few days off from baseball activities. He will continue his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento next week. […]

Yan Gomes Has No Timetable For A Return

Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes (oblique) doesn't have a timetable for a return. He was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 10 with a left oblique strain. According to manager Davey Martinez, Gomes "hasn't been able to do much still." The 33-year-old will require more than the 10 day minimum on the injured […]

Francisco Lindor Exits Friday’s Game Early With Oblique Injury

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (oblique) exited Friday's game against the Pirates early with an oblique injury. He grounded out to second and appeared to be in visible pain during his last at-bat in the top of the fifth inning. The 27-year-old went 1-for-3 before exiting Friday's contest. Oblique injuries are tricky and can […]

Nick Leddy Dealt To Detroit

The New York Islanders traded defenseman Nick Leddy to the Red Wings for veteran forward Richard Panik and a 2021 second-round pick. Leddy spent the last seven years as an Islander after playing the early part of his career in Chicago. The Minnesota native has compiled 243 points in 518 career regular season games. He […]

Jake Arrieta Won’t Return From Injured List On Saturday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (hamstring) will not return from the 10-day injured list when eligible. The 35-year-old veteran could have made it back on Saturday, although it appears that he isn't quite there yet after landing on the 10-day injured list over a week ago because of right hamstring tightness. While he has […]

Shane Bieber Still Not Throwing

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (shoulder) has yet to begin throwing. While skipper Terry Francona reported that the 26-year-old has been working with heavy balls, he still has a way to go in his progression before a trip back to the bump is a possibility. Bieber was playing relatively well before succumbing to a […]

LEC DFS Picks for 07/17/21 - League of Legends Daily Fantasy for FanDuel & DraftKings

Hey everyone, good morning/afternoon, and 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 LEC as well as we have some great analysts covering all LoL leagues for the Summer Split. Today, I'll be focusing on the 5-game LEC slate starting […]

Alex Blandino Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

Cincinnati Reds infielder Alex Blandino (hand) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Friday. He was originally a resident of the 10-day version, and although nothing has changed regarding his condition, the move clears a spot for the returning Michael Lorenzen (shoulder). The 28-year-old has been out of commission for about a month now […]

Buster Posey Almost Ready To Return

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (thumb) is nearing a return. The veteran caught a bullpen session on Thursday, encouraging news after being diagnosed with a left thumb bruise over a week ago. The 34-year-old has been remarkable, batting .328, with 66 hits, 35 runs, 28 RBI, and 12 homers throughout 201 at-bats this season. […]

Blake Snell Starting Saturday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell (illness) will be on the bump for Saturday's meeting against the Washington Nationals. Snell has been on the shelf for over a week due to a bout with gastroenteritis resulting from food poisoning. Nonetheless, the southpaw's return can't come soon enough, primarily with the team dealing with injuries […]

Adrian Peterson Feeling Good, Still Wants To Play

Free-agent running back Adrian Peterson continues to train and is waiting for another opportunity to play for an NFL team. "That's all I'm asking for. My body feels good. I came out healthy from last season. My body feels strong. I still feel young. I still feel good. I'm ready to play ball," Peterson said. […]

Danny Santana Reports For Rehab Assignment

Boston Red Sox outfielder Danny Santana (quadriceps) reported to Triple-A Worcester on Friday to begin a rehab stint. Santana strained his left quad during a contest against the Los Angeles Angels over a week ago. However, with a miserable .167 average this season, it's unlikely the 30-year-old has many fantasy managers awaiting his return. He […]

Jake Fraley Scratched From Friday's Lineup

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley (illness) was scratched from Friday's lineup, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Shed Long Jr. will now get the start in left and is batting ninth against the Angels. Kramer reports that Fraley was scratched because he was feeling under the weather, but that the illness is not COVID-19 related. […]

Raiders Running Backs Coach Retires

Las Vegas Raiders running backs coach Kirby Wilson informed the team on Friday that he is retiring after serving as a running backs coach for seven teams over the last two decades. In that span of time in the NFL, Wilson coached four running backs that finished in the top 15 in career rushing yards […]

Justin Upton Still Without Timetable For Return

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (back) still remains without a timetable for his return, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Manager Joe Maddon said that Upton had a good workout session on Thursday, but he is unsure when Upton will return or if he will need a rehab assignment before he […]

Reds Activate Michael Lorenzen From Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds activated right-hander Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list on Friday and moved infielder Alex Blandino (hand) to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Lorenzen will be making his season debut when he gets into a game, but he looked good on his rehab assignment in the Rookie League […]

Victor Robles Exits Game In Second Inning Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles left Friday's game in the top of the second inning with an apparent injury, according to Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post. Nationals relief pitcher Paolo Espino was completing his warmup pitches after entering the game with two outs in the top of the second inning, when manager Dave Martinez […]

Nick Castellanos Exits After Hit By Pitch Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) exited Friday's game in the fourth inning after being hit by a pitch on the wrist in the bottom of the third inning, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Aristides Aquino has now replaced Castellanos in right field. There's no word on the severity of the injury, but fantasy […]

Josiah Gray An Option To Join Rotation

Los Angeles Dodgers top pitching prospect Josiah Gray is "on the table" to join the rotation against the San Francisco Giants next week in place of left-hander Clayton Kershaw (forearm), who still has no timetable for a return. Gray, a 23-year-old right-hander, has been great in three starts for Triple-A Oklahoma City, allowing two earned […]

Angels Check In On Cole Hamels At Showcase Friday

The Los Angeles Angels scouted free-agent pitcher Cole Hamels during his showcase on Friday, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Hamels had made only one appearance with Atlanta last season before missing the rest of the 2020 campaign with a shoulder injury. Outside of Shohei Ohtani, the Angels rotation has been rough […]

Evan White To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White (hip) will miss the rest of the season as he undergoes surgery. White was originally placed on the injured list March 14, but the team discovered that "the injury is more ominous than we thought" according to general manager Jerry DiPoto. This is a major setback for White, who […]

Phillip Evans Returns From Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated infielder/outfielder Phillip Evans from the seven-day concussion list on Friday and optioned infielder Cole Tucker to Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Evans was out since July 5 after suffering a concussion in a game against the Atlanta Braves. The 28-year-old was seeing regular playing time at first base before his […]

Austin Gomber To Make Rehab Start Friday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber (forearm) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday night, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Gomber exited his last start on June 20 with forearm tightness, and has been sidelined since then with what has been diagnosed as a left forearm strain. Prior to the injury, […]

Evan White Opting For Season-Ending Surgery

Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White (hip) will undergo season-ending surgery (perhaps labral) on his hip. This had been a possibility for a while now, and now it's official. White wound up playing in only 30 games this year and hit just .144/.202/.237 with two home runs and nine RBI in 104 plate appearances. He […]

Anthony Rendon Not Feeling Better

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (hamstring) is unlikely to be back with the team until the end of July or the beginning of August. Skipper Joe Maddon said it's "nothing awful," but Rendon just isn't feeling better. Rendon isn't progressing like the team had hoped, and he'll still need to go on a […]

LPL & LCK DFS Picks (7/17/21) - DraftKings and FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome back summoners, to another LOL breakdown article featuring FIVE matchups tomorrow from the LPL (super weekend!) and LCK. Tomorrow's slate features a few close matches that could flip the slate on its head, these games being HLE vs GEN, FPX vs TES, and T1 vs DK. The other two matches are heavy favorites that […]

Isaiah Ford Returns To The Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins signed wide receiver Isaiah Ford to an undisclosed deal on Friday and waived safety Brian Cole and center Tyler Gauthier in corresponding moves. Ford was traded to the New England Patriots at last year's trade deadline, but he didn't play a single snap for them and was ultimately released. The 25-year-old former […]

Richard Sherman Pleads Not Guilty To Five Misdemeanors

Free-agent cornerback Richard Sherman pleaded not guilty to five misdemeanors on Friday. The 10-year veteran was charged with driving under the influence, reckless endangerment of roadway workers, criminal trespass in the second degree, resisting arrest and malicious mischief in the third degree. "I am deeply remorseful for my actions on Tuesday night," Sherman said in […]

Mark Canha Could Return To Lineup This Weekend

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha (hip) is showing improvement and could return to the Athletics' lineup this weekend, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Canha landed on the 10-day injured list with a left hip strain on June 25, and prior to the injury he was in the midst of a good year at the […]