Mitch Garver Expected To Be Activated For Night Game

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (groin) is likely to be activated for the second game of the doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox, per Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Garver has been sidelined since June 1 after undergoing surgery to repair a groin injury he sustained on a foul tip. He was a serviceable fantasy backstop […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 7/19/21 (Premium Content)

Welcome to Week 17 of the MLB season, RotoBallers! Week 16 was a short one with the All-Star Break and the postponed contest on Thursday night, but we just about broke even over the weekend, losing 0.8 units on the juice with some tough beats. Now we have a new start to a new week […]

Bryan Reynolds Extends On-Base Streak To Six Games Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds extended his on-base streak to six games on Sunday, as he finished 1-for-5 with one RBI and a run scored in a 7-6 loss to the Mets. He's come back down to earth a bit from his performance in June, but he's still putting up decent numbers in July with […]

Gabriel Benitez Unable To Score A Victory

It was a rough first couple of rounds for Gabriel Benitez (22-10) on Saturday as he eventually took a third-round TKO loss in the main-card opener of UFC Vegas 31. Fighting all the way to the end, Benitez scored a knockdown in the beginning of the third round. Statistically, Benitez tallied 57 significant strikes (67 […]

Eric Ebron's Ceiling Is Limited

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron turned in a solid 2020 campaign, his first with the team. Ebron finished as a solid TE2, catching 56 passes for 558 yards and five touchdowns for the Steelers. This offseason, the Steelers used a third-round pick on promising Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth. While Ebron should still […]

Nick Senzel Could Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) has made great progress in the last week and could go on a minor league rehab assignment next week. Senzel was able to take ground balls over the weekend and is on track to return next month, barring setbacks. The 26-year-old has been sidelined […]

Billy Quarantillo Opens Up Main Card With TKO Stoppage

It was a high-pace bout for Billy Quarantillo, who earned a third-round TKO stoppage on Saturday. After earning a big knockdown in the opening minute of action, Quarantillo continued to keep the pressure on in the following two rounds. Gabriel Benitez returned the favor to start the third round, dropping Quarantillo. However, he did not […]

Christian Arroyo Lands On Injured List

The Boston Red Sox placed infielder Christian Arroyo (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a hamstring strain and activated utility man Danny Santana (quadriceps) from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Arroyo injured himself while stretching for a ball on Sunday and is expected to miss more than 10 days. […]

Reynaldo Lopez Starting Game 2 Against Twins

Chicago White Sox right-hander Reynaldo Lopez will start Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins on Monday. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect much out of Lopez in his first start of 2021. The 27-year-old was called up from Triple-A Charlotte over the weekend after he went 1-6 with a 7.62 ERA, 1.89 WHIP and […]

Nick Castellanos Still Out

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the New York Mets. Castellanos hasn't played since he was hit by a pitch on his right wrist last Friday. X-rays came back negative, but fantasy managers must continue to be patient and consider him day-to-day. He's been one of […]

Mets Likely To Start Robert Stock On Tuesday

The New York Mets are leaning toward using right-hander Robert Stock for the game on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Stock only threw one inning at Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday. The 31-year-old was recently claimed off waivers from the Chicago Cubs and allowed two runs in four innings in a spot start against the Milwaukee […]

Saquon Barkley Still Non-Committal On Status

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) said his right knee is feeling "pretty good," but he remains non-committal on how much he'll do at training camp and whether he'll be ready for Week 1 against the Denver Broncos. Barkley is not expected to be a full-go at the start of training camp, a […]

Alex Kirilloff Sitting Out First Game Of Doubleheader

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff is not in the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox. Kirilloff has appeared in each of the last six games, going 4-for-20 with a home run and four RBI. Miguel Sano will get the start at first and bat seventh against righty […]

Van Jefferson Has High Expectations For Year 2

The Los Angeles Rams have a lot of talented wide receivers in their stable, and one that they're expecting to take a big step forward is second-year man Van Jefferson. Jefferson caught 19 passes for 220 yards and a touchdown last year in a crowded room as a rookie. Heading into Year 2, the staff […]

Dolphins Would Still Consider Trading For Deshaun Watson

The Miami Dolphins have enough lingering questions about second-year quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's ability and future that they would still consider trading for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson if his legal situation is somehow resolved in time for the 2021 season, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the team's thinking. Watson has been accused of […]

Danny Coulombe Reinstated From Paternity List

Minnesota Twins pitcher Danny Coulombe was reinstated from the paternity list on Monday ahead of the doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox. Coulombe was with his family for the birth of his second son but will be back in action and will presumably appear in relief of scheduled starter Griffin Jax in the first game […]

Antonio Gibson Maturing As a Running Back

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson had an impressive rookie season when he served as the team's primary ball-carrier. After playing mostly as a receiver in college, this past season was all that more impressive. "Last year was still a learning process for me, I got the hang of it as the season went […]

A.J. Dillon To Have A Bigger Role In 2021?

Green Bay Packers running back A.J. Dillon, a second-rounder last year, finished the regular season with just 46 carries for 242 yards (5.3 yards per carry) and two touchdowns while serving as the third back behind Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams. He also missed five games with COVID-19 and played only 97 snaps (9.34 percent). […]

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 […]