Tanner Houck Locks Down Three-Inning Save

Boston Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck collected his first save of the year Friday, throwing the last three innings of a 4-0 win over the New York Yankees. He allowed one hit and one walk and struck out three. It's an excellent start to this stint in the major leagues for Houck, who will be […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Doesn't Allow A Run Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez got his second half started on the right foot, allowing no runs on two hits and two walks over 5 2/3 innings against the New York Yankees Friday. He struck out eight batters. This performance should be encouraging to fantasy managers, as Rodriguez endured an awful, if unlucky, […]

Juan Soto Homers Twice In Loss Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto carried the team on offense in a 24-8 loss on Friday, going 4-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, four RBI and two runs scored. Soto has been red hot over his last seven games, where he is slashing .480/.594/.960 with four homers, eight RBI, 10 runs scored and […]

Kyle Tucker Notches 50th RBI

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 3-for-5 with one run score and one RBI in the Astros 7-1 win over the White Sox on Friday. Tucker ended the first half of the season white-hot at the plate, slugging .833 over his previous seven games played before his three-hit attack on Friday. Tucker's season got off […]

Kyle Lewis Resumes Throwing

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) has resumed throwing but hasn't yet resumed swinging. He underwent surgery in June to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee. According to manager Scott Servais, the 26-year-old is expected to be cleared at some point during the season. He slashed .246/.333/.392 with five home runs, 11 RBI, […]

Michael Brantley Homers As Astros Cruise

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored in the Astros 7-1 win over the White Sox to begin the second half of the season. Brantley launched his sixth home run of the season in the fifth inning and now has 32 runs batted in on the season. […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Scores Three Times In Win

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 1-for-3 with two walks, two RBI and three runs scored in a 24-8 win over the Nationals on Friday night. Tatis was replaced by pinch-runner Ha-Seong Kim in the sixth inning of the blowout, when San Diego was leading 18-4. It was a good performance for the […]

Yuli Gurriel Tallies Three Hits In Victory

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel went 3-for-4 with two runs batted in as Houston beat the White Sox 7-1 on Friday. It was positive start for Gurriel's second half and hopefully this means signs of offensive life for a player who is slugging .268 over his last 15 games played. Gurriel is having a […]

Lance McCullers Jr. K's 10 In Win

Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. allowed only one run on two hits through seven strong innings as the Astros took down the White Sox 7-1 to kick off the second half of the season. McCullers (7-2) struck out 10 hitters and was in control throughout, despite a rainstorm hitting the field in the middle of […]

Nick Castellanos Avoids Fractured Wrist After HBP

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) had his X-rays come back negative after he was hit by a pitch during Friday's game, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. After the game, manager David Bell said, "It is not broken. He is pretty sore. A little early to tell about tomorrow or this weekend, […]

Bryce Harper Misses Friday’s Game 2 Due To Dehydration

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper did not play in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Marlins because he was dehydrated. He won't miss any time and is expected to play in Saturday's contest. Harper went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader. The 28-year-old has been an […]

Brandon Crawford Exits Early On Friday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (hamstring) exited Friday's game in the top of the eighth inning after he appeared to injure himself while running to first on a single, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Slusser reports that Crawford was able to walk off the field under his own power, but he […]

Tyler Naquin Drives In Two, Scores Twice

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs, and two RBI in an 11-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. Naquin got the Reds off to a fast start, ripping a two-run double in the first inning, scoring Jesse Winker and Joey Votto. The veteran outfielder is now hitting .246 […]

Aristides Aquino Hits Solo Homer In Loss On Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in an 11-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. Aquino was not originally in the starting lineup but he took over for Nick Castellanos after Castellanos was hit by a pitch during the third inning. Aquino is now hitting .234 with five homers, […]

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 […]