Sonny Gray Expected To Return To Rotation Sunday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray (rib) is expected to return to the team's starting rotation when he's eligible to come off the injured list on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Gray has been out since July 8 with a strained muscle in his rib cage, but he's been great this year for fantasy managers […]

Austin Hooper Hoping To Get Off To Fast Start

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper wound up as a fantasy bust last season after signing as a big-ticket free agent in 2020. Hooper finished with 46 catches for 435 yards and four touchdowns after hauling in at least 71 catches in each of the previous two campaigns while a member of the Atlanta Falcons. […]

Chris Sale Fans Five In First Rehab Outing

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) allowed no runs on four hits while walking none and striking out five in three innings in his first rehab start in the Florida Complex League on Thursday. Not only was this Sale's first live game action since August of 2019, but the southpaw's fastball was clocked […]

Trey Amburgey Selected To Big League Roster

New York Yankees outfielder Trey Amburgey is heading up to the big league roster Thursday. With Wandy Peralta and Nestor Cortes heading to the COVID-19 Injured List, Amburgey is one of the corresponding roster moves. The 26-year-old righty-swinging outfielder has excelled at the Triple-A level over the last two seasons, clubbing 29 homers with seven […]

Logan Webb (SP, SFG) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 22% of leagues ANALYSIS: Logan Webb got some sleeper buzz based on a strong spring training performance, but early struggles when the games began to count led most fantasy managers to abandon ship. He'd reeled off four quality starts and another strong five-inning in six outings before landing on […]

Heath Hembree (RP, CIN) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 44% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Reds have used a variety of relievers in the ninth inning this year, as expected, but it's unlikely many anticipated Heath Hembree being one of them. The veteran has six saves on the season, nailing down five of the team's last six opportunities headed […]

Wandy Peralta, Nestor Cortes Placed On COVID-19 Injured List

New York Yankees pitchers Wandy Peralta and Nestor Cortes have been placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Thursday. It's not yet clear whether Peralta and Cortes have contracted the virus, though they'd be able to return sooner if they aren't dealing with positive tests. Peralta has struggled this season, pitching to a 5.26 ERA […]

LEC DFS Lineup Picks for 7/16/21 - 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 that has contests available […]

Bulls Not Expected To Sign Daniel Theis

Chicago Bulls center Daniel Theis is likely headed elsewhere this summer, according to K.C. Johnson. He averaged 10.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 25.0 minutes in 23 games with the Bulls. Theis was added mid-season and played fairly well, but probably isn't part of their future. Chicago has Thaddeus Young, Patrick Williams, and […]

Andrew Vaughn (1B/OF, CHW) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 32% of leagues ANALYSIS: In the final game of the season's first half, Andrew Vaughn homered twice and plated four runs. The rookie has shaken off a slow start and begun tapping into the immense potential that led the White Sox to hand him a spot on the big […]

Nerlens Noel Should Have Multiple Suitors

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel is expected to have at least two suitors once free agency begins. Both the Sacramento Kings and Toronto Raptors will be interested in signing Noel, according to Michael Scotto. Last season, Noel was the only player to average two blocks and one steal per game. He was a key […]

Trevor Lawrence Not Ready To Be Named Starting Quarterback?

Jacksonville Jaguars star rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence has been progressing well in offseason workouts, but head coach Urban Meyer doesn't believe that he's ready to be named the starter. Meyer said of Lawrence, "He's not ready yet, but he doesn't have to be ready yet.. he's probably advanced maybe a little quicker than we would've […]

Hector Santiago's Suspension Upheld

Seattle Mariners pitcher Hector Santiago's appeal of his 10-game suspension for using a foreign substance was denied Thursday, according to Jeff Passan. Santiago will serve the full suspension, and the Seattle Mariners will not be able to fill the roster spot while he is sidelined. Santiago is the first player to be suspended under the […]

Kawhi Leonard Opt-Out A Possibility

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) might opt-out of the final year of his contract and enter unrestricted free agency. One executive believes that Leonard will opt-out this summer, according to Michael Scotto. Leonard recently underwent surgery to repair a partially torn ACL. He currently has no timetable to return and there's a good […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Expected To Be Jaguars Primary Receiving Back

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Travis Etienne Jr. was selected 25th overall in this year's NFL draft after a prolific college career at Clemson in which he displayed elite pass-catching ability out of the backfield. Etienne projects to be involved heavily in the Jaguars passing game in 2021, possibly even in a hybrid role where […]

Kyle Kuzma Could Be On The Move Soon

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is one of the few trade assets for this organization heading into the offseason. Both Kuzma and Dennis Schroder are the two best trade chips for the Lakers. That is assuming they want to move one or both of them in an attempt to acquire another All-Star caliber player. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Appears To Be Healthy

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is getting healthier each and every day. Head coach Mike Budenholzer said on Wednesday that Antetokounmpo's left knee "is in a good place." He went on to say that Antetokounmpo is feeling good and moving around well. During Game 4, Antetokounmpo finished with 26 points, 14 rebounds and eight […]

Ben Bishop Waives No-Movement Clause

Dallas Stars goaltender Ben Bishop (knee) has agreed to waive the no-movement clause in his contract. That move will allow the club to expose him in the upcoming expansion draft. The veteran goalie missed the entire 2020-21 season while recovering from injuries, including knee surgery. When healthy, Bishop is one of the best goaltenders in […]

James Robinson Should Lead Jaguars In Carries

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson was a revelation in his rookie season last year, totaling 1,414 yards from scrimmage and 10 total touchdowns. Despite his success, the new Jaguars regime, led by head coach Urban Meyer, drafted Travis Etienne in the first round and signed veteran Carlos Hyde in free agency. While Robinson will likely see […]

Anthony Duclair Re-Signs With Panthers For Three Years

Florida Panthers winger Anthony Duclair inked a three-year contract with the Florida Panthers on Thursday. It carries an average annual value of $3 million. The 25-year-old struggled to find a contract last offseason and settled for a one-year contract with the Panthers. He was coming off a season that saw him score 23 goals and […]

Tanner Houck Will Join Red Sox For Second Half

Boston Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck will be called up to the major leagues and join the Red Sox roster for the second half of the season. The right-hander figures to slot into a multi-inning role out of the bullpen, similar to how Boston has used Garrett Whitlock. Houck offers plenty of strikeout upside, as […]

Gustav Forsling Signs Three-Year Contract With Panthers

The Florida Panthers re-signed defenseman Gustav Forsling to a three-year contract worth an average annual value of $2.66 million. This is the first time that the 25-year-old has been rewarded with a one-way contact. Prior to joining the Panthers for the 2020-21 season, the native of Sweden spent parts of three seasons with the Chicago […]

Keith Yandle Bought Out By Panthers

Veteran Keith Yandle had his remaining contract bought out by the Florida Panthers on Thursday. The 34-year-old defenseman has spent 15 years in the NHL, including the past five seasons with the Panthers. Originally a fourth-round pick of the Phoenix Coyotes, Yandle has played in 1,032 NHL games and recorded 600 points. He was on […]

Zack Britton Reinstated From Injured List

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. Britton has been sidelined since June 25 with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, though he's ready to return to the Yankee bullpen after tossing a couple of live batting practice sessions last week. The veteran southpaw has […]

Ricky Seals-Jones To Compete For Roster Spot

The Washington Football Team signed tight end Ricky Seals-Jones this offseason to deepen the position behind starter Logan Thomas. There will likely only be three tight ends on the final roster, so two spots are up for grabs between Seals-Jones, rookie John Bates, Deon Yelder, Temarrick Hemingway, Tyrone Swoopes and Sammis Reyes. Seals-Jones will look for a spot […]

Mariners To Recall Jarred Kelenic

The Seattle Mariners will recall outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday to join the team for the start of the second half of the season. Kelenic, the No. 4 overall prospect per MLB Pipeline, had been swinging a hot bat since being sent back down in early June. The 21-year-old was hitting .320/.392/.624 […]

Shea Weber Will Be Available In Expansion Draft

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber will be exposed in the expansion draft held on July 21. Weber received an end-of-the-year medical evaluation, and he could miss the entire 2021-22 season. He spent five years with the Canadiens, recording 58 goals and 88 assists in 275 regular season games. His potential retirement or departure leaves a […]

NL-Only and AL-Only Waiver Wire for Week 16

Welcome back to the NL-only and AL-only pickups column. Each week, I'll look at five players who are under 15% rostered in Yahoo! leagues and who can be considered as options to add in deep-league formats, such as 15-teamers or AL or NL-only leagues. I'll also include a recommendation for what to do with each […]

Taylor Heinicke To Compete For Starting Job?

The Washington Football Team signed quarterback Taylor Heinicke to a two-year contract this past offseason after he turned some heads in the 2020 playoffs. After starting in the playoffs, Heinicke was a pleasant surprise for Washington. He threw for 306 yards and one touchdown while adding 46 rushing yards and another touchdown on the ground […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 16

How about that Home Run Derby? I'm not even a Mets fan but Pete Alonso is definitely one of my favorite non-White Sox players out there. That man can destroy a baseball. The day before the derby we got to see some of the rising star prospects in the Futures Game. The National League prospects […]