Jack Flaherty Throws Another Bullpen Session Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty (oblique) threw another bullpen session on Thursday. According to manager Mike Shildt, the Cardinals ace will face live hitters next and announce on Friday when this will occur. The 25-year-old continues to work his way back from an oblique strain. Flaherty owned a 2.90 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 67: […]

Tyler Boyd Predicted To Have Monster Year

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd could be in line for a monster year, at least according to former NFL quarterback and current analyst Dan Orlovsky. The 27-year-old racked up back-to-back seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards before falling short of that mark in 2020. However, with an enhanced offensive line and the addition […]

Mike Trout Ramping Up Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout (calf) ran the bases, participated in outfield drills, and took some batting swings Thursday. It's an encouraging sign as Trout continues to work his way back from a Grade 2 calf strain. He's been sidelined since mid May. The Angels haven't determined when Trout will go on a […]

Joe Burrow Draws Noteworthy Comparison

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (knee) was a favorite to finish last season as the league's Rookie of the Year. However, after he took a huge hit during a Week 7 encounter against the Cleveland Browns, resulting in a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee, Justin Herbert surpassed him to claim the award. […]

Joe Mixon Likely To Benefit From Enhanced Line

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (foot) had a disappointing 2020-21 campaign. After signing a four-year, $48 million contract extension last September, the 24-year-old appeared in only six games last season before succumbing to a foot injury that eventually landed him on injured reserve. However, with the team fortifying its offensive line along with the […]

Dak Prescott Takes Full Snaps Thursday

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) took full team snaps on the first day of training camp on Thursday for the first time since suffering his right ankle injury last October. Prescott completed 11 of 16 passes in 11-on-11 drills. It's not a surprise, but it's great to hear after the gruesome compound fracture that […]

Jamaal Williams Has Plenty Of Experience

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams has plenty of experience and is one of the team's most electric and entertaining players on the roster. Williams spent the last four years with the Green Bay Packers, running for at least 460 yards and catching 25 passes each season. He has been one of the more rock-solid […]

D'Andre Swift's Role Could Double In 2021

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift dealt with a hip injury toward the end of training camp last year and also battled migraine issues later in his rookie season. But he was able to show plenty of versatility and athleticism, rushing the ball 114 times for 521 yards and eight touchdowns while also catching 46 […]

Ronnie Stanley Not Ready For Start Of Camp

The Baltimore Ravens placed left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday. It doesn't come as a huge surprise after Stanley had a second ankle surgery in March. He was cleared to resume running over a month ago, but he won't be ready for the start of training camp […]

Stephon Gilmore Starting Camp On The PUP List

The New England Patriots placed All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore (quadriceps) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday. It's not a surprise, as Gilmore has been working his way back from a partially torn quadriceps that limited him to 11 games in 2020. Gilmore sat out mandatory minicamp and is also seeking a new […]

Kyle Rudolph Placed On PUP List Thursday

The New York Giants placed tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday after he underwent offseason foot surgery. The Giants will play it safe and let Rudolph rehab at his own pace, but he is expect to be ready for Week 1 against the Denver Broncos. The 31-year-old […]

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. […]