DeSean Jackson Leads The WR3 Race

The Los Angeles Rams had strong underneath receivers last year, but they made the move this offseason to add some speed on the outside in the form of veteran DeSean Jackson, who had spent the last two years with the Philadelphia Eagles. Jackson has struggled with health over the last few seasons, but when he's […]

Victor Gonzalez Back From The Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated relief pitcher Victor Gonzalez (foot) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and optioned right-hander Jake Reed to Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. Gonzalez landed on the injured list with plantar fasciitis, but he's back and ready to go for the Dodgers bullpen in the second half of […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. Should Be Ready For Training Camp

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. missed some time during the offseason training program with an undisclosed injury, but it doesn't appear to be anything that should keep him on the sidelines for too long. Head coach Sean McVay stated, "He's feeling better and better. We expect him to be full speed by […]

Wander Franco Not In The Lineup Monday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles. Franco, the top prospect in baseball heading into this season, has disappointed so far in 74 at-bats at the major league level, going 16-for-74 (.216) with three home runs, eight RBI and two stolen bases. He's also […]

Cam Akers Progressing Rapidly In Year 2

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers saw his stock fluctuate a lot throughout his rookie season. After starting the year with a rib injury that forced him to miss time throughout the year, he totaled 635 yards on the ground over his final seven games, including 121 with two touchdowns in his two playoff […]

Michael Pierce Suffers Calf Injury

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Michael Pierce (calf) suffered a calf injury while training, and his availability for the start of training camp is now in doubt, according to a source. Pierce might wind up missing some time this month, but it's not expected to keep him off the field to begin the regular season. The […]

Eric Haase Avoids Concussion

Detroit Tigers catcher/outfielder Eric Haase (head) was removed from Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins after taking a fastball to the head. He sat out Sunday's game and there was some speculation that he had suffered a concussion. However, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch revealed that Haase is not experiencing any concussion symptoms. […]

Steelers Hosting Melvin Ingram Monday

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hosting veteran free-agent pass-rusher Melvin Ingram for a visit on Monday, according to a source. Ingram has also received interest from the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins. The Steelers have a big need for an edge rusher after Bud Dupree left this offseason, and Ingram, a three-time Pro Bowler, could […]

Matthew Stafford Ready For Big 2021

The Los Angeles Rams made a big swing this offseason for quarterback Matthew Stafford to upgrade over former quarterback Jared Goff, who is now with the Detroit Lions. Stafford has been one of the most impressive quarterbacks in the NFL over his 12-year career. While Stafford has been held back by a subpar Lions franchise, […]

Jaguars Sign First-Rounder Travis Etienne Jr.

The Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to terms with first-round running back Travis Etienne on his four-year rookie deal on Monday, according to a source. Like fellow first-round quarterback Trevor Lawrence, Etienne (the No. 25 overall pick) will receive no offset language in his deal and a large amount of his signing bonus upfront. The Clemson product […]

Jake Woodford Called Up To Start On Monday

The St. Louis Cardinals recalled right-hander Jake Woodford from Triple-A Memphis on Monday and optioned outfielder Lars Nootbaar to Memphis in a corresponding move. Woodford will make the start on Monday against the Chicago Cubs. The 24-year-old will be making just his second career big league start, with his other one coming last year. In […]

Orioles Sign First-Rounder Colton Cowser

The Baltimore Orioles signed first-rounder Colton Cowser (fifth overall) on Saturday to a contract worth $4.9 million. The Sam Houston State outfielder signed for roughly four-fifths of the slot value of the fifth overall pick ($6.2 million). Cowser was considered one of the top college bats in this season's draft and is known for his […]

Terry McLaurin Anticipates More One-On-One Matchups

The Washington Football Team addressed their need for a more explosive offense this offseason with the additions of quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and wide receivers Curtis Samuel, Dyami Brown and Adam Humphries. Terry McLaurin was the only threat that Washington had out wide in 2020. In 2021, he envisions opposing defenses having more respect for the rest of […]

Mark Melancon's Seat Warming Up

San Diego Padres closer Mark Melancon recorded just one out before suffering a walk-off loss Sunday against the Washington Nationals. Tabbed to preserve a tie game, the veteran right-hander struck out the first batter before permitting a single and hit batter. Second baseman Alcides Escobar then singled to send the crowd home happy. After appearing […]

Maikel Franco Taking Ground Balls, Playing Catch

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco (ankle) is feeling good and progressing after being placed on the injured list in late June with a right ankle sprain. Franco has been taking ground balls and playing catch with the team. Manager Brandon Hyde expects him to make a few rehab starts "somewhere" before returning to the […]

Dinelson Lamet Scheduled To Throw Live Batting Practice

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet (forearm) is a nearing a return, but fantasy managers shouldn't get too excited. He is scheduled to throw live batting practice at some point this week. Manager Jayce Tingler mentioned that Lamet is likely to go on a rehab assignment, assuming everything goes well during the live session. […]

Nick Ahmed Doubles During Sunday's Victory

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed finally got his bat going after a fairly rough first half at the plate. On Sunday, Ahmed went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in the win over the Chicago Cubs. His two-hit performance moved his slash line to .212/.278/.311 with two homers, 17 RBI and five stolen bases. […]

Eduardo Escobar Slaps Homer On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar continues to produce at the plate despite recently trade rumors. On Sunday, Escobar went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in the 6-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies. He is slashing .249/.299/.480 with 21 homers and 62 RBI this season. There is a good chance that Escobar gets moved […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 7/19/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 7/19 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.     High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up for on this slate. It makes sense to deploy these guys as your cash game plays on FanDuel and as your SP1 on DraftKings […]

Olamide Zaccheaus Listed As Team's Third Wideout

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus is listed as the team's third wideout with training camp a little over a week away. Zaccheaus played in 11 games last year, the second season of his career, tallying 20 receptions for 274 yards with one touchdown. The 23-year-old played a limited role in the offense last season […]

Ender Inciarte Placed On COVID List

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte has been placed on the COVID-19 injured list. The team stated Inciarte tested negative, but he'll need to produce multiple negative tests before being eligible to return. At the moment, it's unclear how long he'll be sidelined. In a corresponding move, left-hander Kyle Muller has been recalled. He'll take the […]

Joe Musgrove Continues Recent Slide

San Diego Padres starter Joe Musgrove permitted four earned runs in a no-decision across five innings Sunday against the Washington Nationals. All of the damage came in the third inning, as the right-hander allowed six baserunners and four scores. He managed to toss 81 pitches while yielding eight hits and two walks while fanning just […]

Shohei Ohtani Blasts Homer On Sunday

Los Angeles Angels dual-threat Shohei Ohtani returned to form after a sluggish performance on Saturday. During Sunday's game, Ohtani went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and two walks during the loss to the Seattle Mariners. He is slashing .277/.363/.688, 34 homers, 74 RBI, and 12 steals over 358 plate appearances. Honestly, words cannot […]

MLB Betting Picks for Monday 7/19 - Monday Moneylines and Totals!

Happy Monday RotoBallers! John, aka 'LucidMedia," back with your MLB betting picks for this Monday, July 19th! We've had a little bit of a slump right before the All-Star Break, but just like the players we're well-rested and ready to get after it in the second half. We look to get back at it today […]

Christian Vazquez Not Expected To Play Monday

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez (knee) is not expected to play in Monday's matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays. He was struck in the knee by a foul tip during Sunday's game. Vazquez mentioned after the game that he felt stiff and sore. It doesn't sound like he'll require a trip to the injured […]

Ryan LaMarre Collects First Homer, Stolen Base Of Season

New York Yankees outfielder Ryan LaMarre went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer, a walk, and a stolen base in Sunday's 9-1 blowout win over the Boston Red Sox. LaMarre's homer traveled 350 feet at 99.4 MPH. He reached base safely three times in the contest, scoring a pair of runs to boot. The 32-year-old was […]

Rougned Odor Belts 10th Homer

New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor clubbed his 10th home run of the season in Sunday's victory over the Boston Red Sox. Odor also scored a trio of runs for New York in the 9-1 win. His two-run homer was a long blast, traveling 419 feet at 104.1 MPH. Odor has been one of […]

Gleyber Torres Goes Yard For Second Straight Game

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a pair of walks and RBI in Sunday's win over the Boston Red Sox. Torres belted a solo shot in the second inning to give the Yankees a 1-0 lead. The blast traveled 380 feet at 99.6 MPH and was his […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 7/19 - PrizePicks

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2021 MLB season is alive and well and that means our new friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single […]

Chad Green Records 12th Hold

New York Yankees relief pitcher Chad Green worked 1 2/3 scoreless innings to notch his 12th hold of the season in Sunday's 9-1 win over the Boston Red Sox. Green entered the game with runners on second and third, inducing two quick outs on eight pitches to work out of the jam. He then tossed […]