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 […]

Reds Activate Michael Lorenzen From Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds activated right-hander Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list on Friday and moved infielder Alex Blandino (hand) to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Lorenzen will be making his season debut when he gets into a game, but he looked good on his rehab assignment in the Rookie League […]

Victor Robles Exits Game In Second Inning Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles left Friday's game in the top of the second inning with an apparent injury, according to Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post. Nationals relief pitcher Paolo Espino was completing his warmup pitches after entering the game with two outs in the top of the second inning, when manager Dave Martinez […]

Nick Castellanos Exits After Hit By Pitch Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) exited Friday's game in the fourth inning after being hit by a pitch on the wrist in the bottom of the third inning, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Aristides Aquino has now replaced Castellanos in right field. There's no word on the severity of the injury, but fantasy […]

Josiah Gray An Option To Join Rotation

Los Angeles Dodgers top pitching prospect Josiah Gray is "on the table" to join the rotation against the San Francisco Giants next week in place of left-hander Clayton Kershaw (forearm), who still has no timetable for a return. Gray, a 23-year-old right-hander, has been great in three starts for Triple-A Oklahoma City, allowing two earned […]

Angels Check In On Cole Hamels At Showcase Friday

The Los Angeles Angels scouted free-agent pitcher Cole Hamels during his showcase on Friday, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Hamels had made only one appearance with Atlanta last season before missing the rest of the 2020 campaign with a shoulder injury. Outside of Shohei Ohtani, the Angels rotation has been rough […]

Evan White To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White (hip) will miss the rest of the season as he undergoes surgery. White was originally placed on the injured list March 14, but the team discovered that "the injury is more ominous than we thought" according to general manager Jerry DiPoto. This is a major setback for White, who […]

Phillip Evans Returns From Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated infielder/outfielder Phillip Evans from the seven-day concussion list on Friday and optioned infielder Cole Tucker to Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Evans was out since July 5 after suffering a concussion in a game against the Atlanta Braves. The 28-year-old was seeing regular playing time at first base before his […]

Austin Gomber To Make Rehab Start Friday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber (forearm) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday night, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Gomber exited his last start on June 20 with forearm tightness, and has been sidelined since then with what has been diagnosed as a left forearm strain. Prior to the injury, […]

Evan White Opting For Season-Ending Surgery

Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White (hip) will undergo season-ending surgery (perhaps labral) on his hip. This had been a possibility for a while now, and now it's official. White wound up playing in only 30 games this year and hit just .144/.202/.237 with two home runs and nine RBI in 104 plate appearances. He […]

Anthony Rendon Not Feeling Better

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (hamstring) is unlikely to be back with the team until the end of July or the beginning of August. Skipper Joe Maddon said it's "nothing awful," but Rendon just isn't feeling better. Rendon isn't progressing like the team had hoped, and he'll still need to go on a […]

LPL & LCK DFS Picks (7/17/21) - DraftKings and FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome back summoners, to another LOL breakdown article featuring FIVE matchups tomorrow from the LPL (super weekend!) and LCK. Tomorrow's slate features a few close matches that could flip the slate on its head, these games being HLE vs GEN, FPX vs TES, and T1 vs DK. The other two matches are heavy favorites that […]

Isaiah Ford Returns To The Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins signed wide receiver Isaiah Ford to an undisclosed deal on Friday and waived safety Brian Cole and center Tyler Gauthier in corresponding moves. Ford was traded to the New England Patriots at last year's trade deadline, but he didn't play a single snap for them and was ultimately released. The 25-year-old former […]

Richard Sherman Pleads Not Guilty To Five Misdemeanors

Free-agent cornerback Richard Sherman pleaded not guilty to five misdemeanors on Friday. The 10-year veteran was charged with driving under the influence, reckless endangerment of roadway workers, criminal trespass in the second degree, resisting arrest and malicious mischief in the third degree. "I am deeply remorseful for my actions on Tuesday night," Sherman said in […]

Mark Canha Could Return To Lineup This Weekend

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha (hip) is showing improvement and could return to the Athletics' lineup this weekend, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Canha landed on the 10-day injured list with a left hip strain on June 25, and prior to the injury he was in the midst of a good year at the […]

Adam Eaton Will Be Everyday Right Fielder For Angels

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Adam Eaton will be the everyday right fielder going forward for the team, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Eaton was signed by the Angels earlier in the week after he was released by the Chicago White Sox just before the All-Star Game. He has not looked very […]

Ted Ginn Jr. Announces His Retirement

Wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday after becoming the ninth overall pick in the 2007 draft and playing 14 seasons. The 36-year-old pass-catcher caught 33 touchdowns, ran for two more and also had seven return touchdowns. Ginn had elite speed and was a three-time All-American at Ohio State […]

David Onyemata Suspended Six Games

New Orleans Saints starting defensive tackle David Onyemata has been suspended for six games in 2021 for a violation of the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. Onyemata claims that he has never "knowingly taken anything that could cause a positive test," but he will be suspended regardless. The 28-year-old is a key defender for the Saints, […]

Mike Trout Expected Back In Two Weeks

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) is expected to be back with the team within two weeks, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Manager Joe Maddon said that Trout is close to 100 percent, but he is still not running at 100 percent just yet. Maddon added that Trout will need […]

Bryce Harper To Rest In Game 2 Friday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of the doubleheader against the Miami Marlins on Friday. Harper went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in the Game 1 win and is now hitting .283 on the season with a .900 OPS. His fantasy managers would probably […]

Blue Jays To Return To Rogers Center On July 30

The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Friday that they will return home to Rogers Centre on July 30 against the Kansas City Royals after playing parts of two seasons in Buffalo, N.Y., and Dunedin, Fla., during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their home games in Toronto will be played with "robust health and safety protocols in place." […]