Giants Send Joey Bart Back Down

The San Francisco Giants optioned catcher Joey Bart to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday. Bart was called up just before the All-Star break to help fill in with Buster Posey on the injured list, and the team's No. 2 prospect went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored on Sunday. The 24-year-old will continue catching […]

Yusei Kikuchi Activated From Injured List

The Seattle Mariners activated left-hander Yusei Kikuchi form the COVID-19 injured list on Monday, but he has decided to skip the All-Star game. Kikuchi was replaced on the American League roster by Tampa Bay Rays reliever Andrew Kittredge. The 30-year-old Japanese starter was put on the COVID-19 injured list on Sunday after he experienced COVID-19-related […]

FSGA Industry Experts Draft - Central Conference: What We Learned

This month, the Fantasy Sports and Gaming Association (FSGA) kicked off the 2021 fantasy football season with their expert drafts. I teamed up with RotoBaller’s Anthony Aniano to draft against 13 other top analysts in the industry in the FSGA's Central Conference. Running a team with another person isn’t always ideal, as I have often […]

Jasson Dominguez Promoted To Low-A

The New York Yankees promoted outfielder Jasson Dominguez to Low-A Tampa on Tuesday. Dominguez, baseball's No. 24 overall prospect despite being just 18 years old, will be promoted after going 4-for-20 (.200) with an RBI and two stolen bases in seven games in the Florida Complex League. He also went 0-for-3 with a lineout and […]

Ryan Rolison Should Resume Throwing By End Of July

Colorado Rockies left-hander Ryan Rolison (finger), the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, should be throwing again by the end of this month after suffering a fracture on the third knuckle of his pitching hand in mid-June when he was shagging balls in the outfield. Rolison was on the comeback trail at Triple-A Albuquerque […]

Austin Gomber To Throw Simulated Game Wednesday

Colorado Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber (forearm) had a successful two-inning simulated game last Saturday while throwing around 35 pitches, according to manager Bud Black. Gomber is scheduled to throw another session on Wednesday in Denver and could go on a rehab assignment as early as this Friday. The 27-year-old southpaw left his start on June […]

Ryan McMahon Dealing With Stomach Virus

Like teammate Brendan Rodgers, Colorado Rockies second baseman Ryan McMahon (illness) missed the final two games before the All-Star break with a stomach virus, according to manager Bud Black. However, McMahon is expected to be back in the team's starting lineup when the second half of the season kicks off on Friday, so fantasy managers […]

Oneil Cruz Has Mild Forearm Strain

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (forearm) felt some pain after a throw while playing for Double-A Altoona, and director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said that evaluations showed a mild forearm strain. Cruz should be ready to return to baseball activities in two to three weeks. The team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, hasn't […]

Miles Mikolas Resumes Throwing Bullpens

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (forearm) has resumed throwing bullpen sessions and hopes to go on a rehab assignment by the end of July. The Cardinals are being careful with Mikolas after he's already had two month-long injuries in 2021, so expect him to go on a longer minor league rehab assignment in […]

Jordan Hicks Not A Lock To Return This Year

St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said recently that relief pitcher Jordan Hicks' (elbow) return in 2021 "remains to be seen" after there was initial optimism that he could return in August. Hicks has only played light catch recently, with a return to more full baseball activities not especially close. How his body responds to […]

Nick Anderson Throws Another Bullpen Session

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Nick Anderson (elbow) threw a bullpen session on July 10 and felt good afterward. There isn't a timetable for Anderson's return or for the start of his rehab assignment, but manager Kevin Cash said that pitching coach Kyle Snyder has encouraged Anderson to "start stepping on it a little bit" […]

Ryan Thompson Unlikely To Return This Weekend

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Ryan Thompson (shoulder) is "progressing" but is unlikely to be ready for the first series after the All-Star break this weekend, according to manager Kevin Cash. However, the club is hopeful that Thompson will rejoin them early in the second half after he goes on a rehab assignment with Triple-A […]

Manuel Margot May Not Return Until August

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot (hamstring) suffered a Grade 1 left hamstring strain while legging out an infield single in the ninth inning on July 5 against the Cleveland Indians. When he underwent an MRI exam on July 7, the training staff informed him he would likely miss two to three weeks. Manager Kevin […]

Corey Kluber Has Resumed Throwing

New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder) has continued a flat-ground throwing program in addition to physical therapy, but he hasn't advanced beyond playing catch up to 75 feet. General manager Brian Cashman said that the team doesn't expect Kluber to return until September, but the team is confident that the veteran right-hander will […]

Thiago Moises Looking For His Fourth Straight Win

On a three-fight winning streak, Thiago Moises (15-4) will have to go through his toughest task to date to get No. 4 when he battles Islam Makhachev in Saturday night's main event. Dangerous on the mat, six of his 15 career wins have come by submission. Don't let the numbers of only three knockouts/TKOs fool […]

Zack Britton Should Be Activated After All-Star Break

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (hamstring) should be activated from the injured list after the All-Star break, according to manager Aaron Boone. Britton suffered a Grade 1 left hamstring strain in the eighth inning on June 25 against the Boston Red Sox and has been out since then. The left-hander threw live batting […]

Islam Makhachev Stepping Up His Competition

There is a new Russian fighter on the horizon of the lightweight division that is looking to dominate. Islam Makhachev (19-1) will fight in the main event at UFC Vegas 31 with a chance to put himself in the conversation as one of the top lightweight fighters in the world. Showing he is more than […]

Marion Reneau Faced With Tough Task

Marion Reneau (9-7-1) can not only snap her four-fight losing streak this Saturday, but she can spoil the long-awaited return of former champion Miesha Tate. All four of Reneau's recent losses have come by unanimous decision. Prior to the streak, Reneau was undefeated in four straight bouts. At 44 years old, it's probably safe to […]

Carlos Carrasco To Begin Rehab Assignment Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) will begin his rehab assignment on Thursday by throwing one inning for High-A Brooklyn. The long-term plan is to have Carrasco make his Mets debut in early August, barring any further setbacks. The 34-year-old right-hander has yet to pitch in 2021 after suffering a torn hamstring. It […]

Shohei Ohtani To Showcase Two-Way Skills In All-Star Game

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will not only be starting on the mound for the American League team in the 2021 All-Star game on Tuesday, but he'll also be hitting for himself and batting leadoff. Ohtani has done it all this year, leading all of baseball with 33 home runs while also […]

Miesha Tate Set To Make Long-Awaited Return

It has been four and a half years since we have seen Miesha Tate (18-7) in action, but she is set to make her return to action against Marion Reneau on Saturday. After defeating Holly Holm for the UFC bantamweight championship, Tate would go on to lose her next two bouts before retiring in 2016. […]

Max Scherzer Starting For National League All-Stars

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer is starting for the National League squad in the 2021 All-Star game on Tuesday. Despite being 36 years old, Scherzer has remained one of the best pitchers in baseball. However, he's coming off his worst start of the year last Thursday against the San Diego Padres, when he allowed […]

Davante Adams' Value Tied To Aaron Rodgers' Return

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams will head into training camp as perhaps the No. 1 receiver in all of fantasy football, with one obvious caveat... The Packers have certainly been in the headlines all offseason, and quarterback Aaron Rodgers' discontent with the franchise has led the way. Rodgers' trade demands have not been […]

Can T.J. Hockenson Thrive With New QB?

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson will try and build off a career-season with a new signal caller, quarterback Jared Goff, under center for 2021. Hockenson racked up 67 receptions on 101 targets, producing 723 yards and six touchdowns. Hockenson's 2020 season got off to a fantastic start, totaling five touchdowns in his first eight […]

Joey Votto (1B, CIN) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 36% of leagues ANALYSIS: It's not often that we advise you to rush out and pick up a 37-year-old player off of waivers, but here we are. Yeah, his .257 average in the first half is still far below his .303 career batting average and his days […]

Could D'Andre Swift Be Offensive Focal Point?

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift could become the focal point of the team's offense in 2021. The second-year running back battled growing pains at the beginning of last year and injuries but flashed his potential by season's end. Over his final three games, Swift racked up 222 all-purpose yards with 11 receptions and three […]

Mitch Garver, Jake Cave To Begin Rehab Assignments

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (groin) and outfielder Jake Cave (back) are set to begin rehab assignments with the Triple-A St. Paul Saints. Cave will serve as the designated hitter and bat second with Garver behind the plate and hitting third. Cave has been out since May 12 with a stress reaction in his back […]

Akil Baddoo (OF, DET) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 33% of leagues ANALYSIS: Ah, stolen bases. The unicorns of fantasy baseball. The last league leader with more than 50 in a season was Dee Gordon in 2017. Gordon and Jonathan Villar are the only guys to steal 60 bases in a season in the […]

Jeremy Stephens Facing A Dangerous Polish Striker

At 0-4 with a no-contest in his last five bouts, Jeremy Stephens (28-18) is in dire need of a victory this Saturday. Out of the UFC since 2007, Stephens will be stepping into the Octagon on Saturday against the next generation of fighter at UFC lightweight in Mateusz Gamrot. DraftKings sees Lil' Heathen as the […]

Jared Goff Has Plenty To Prove

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is ready to turn the page on his career when camp opens in Detroit. Goff's star has dimmed over the past few seasons, going from franchise-quarterback for a Super Bowl team on the Rams to reclamation project for a transitioning Lions team. Goff's production has been on the decline since […]