Aaron Nola Lasts Six Innings In Win Versus Cubs

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed four runs in six innings pitched while earning his sixth win of the season Monday at Chicago. Nola was spotted a seven-run lead early in the game and pitched like he should with a large lead; he threw strikes, even if it led to some earned runs. Nola […]

Ryan Tepera Expected To Be Activated Friday

Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Tepera (calf) threw live batting practice on Monday and is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Cardinals. He's been sidelined since June 29 with a left calf strain. The 33-year-old owns a 3.35 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and a 41:12 K: BB across […]

Mark Canha Slight Chance To Return This Weekend

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha (hip) will run and play catch on Tuesday. Depending on how he progresses, the 32-year-old has a "slight chance' to return for this weekend's series against the Rangers. He's been sidelined since June 25 with a right hip strain. Canha received platelet-rich plasma injections in both of his hips recently […]

Andrew McCutchen Launches Second Grand Slam Of Season

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen blasted his second grand slam in as many weeks to give the Phillies an early lead at Wrigley Field. The first three Phillies of the game reached base to set up a classic "clean-up" scenario for the Phillies four-hole hitter and McCutchen cleared the bases with a home run off […]

Chris Bassitt Plagued By Long Ball In Houston

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt allowed six runs in 4 1/3 innings in a no-decision versus the Astros on Tuesday. Bassitt allowed eights hits and a walk while chipping in six strikeouts to salvage some fantasy value. The right-hander will have nightmares about Houston outfielder Yordan Alvarez, who went 3-for-3 versus Bassitt including launching […]

Bobby Bradley (1B, CLE) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 14+ teams ROSTERED IN: 15% of leagues ANALYSIS: Bradley struggled in his September call-up in 2019 and didn't play last year due to the pandemic. Cleveland started him at AAA Columbus this year to get his footing back under him. After hitting just .196 in 26 games, he got […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Connects For 28th Homer

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. crushed a 438' bomb for his 28th long ball of the season, but it wasn't enough as his team fell to the Orioles 7-5 on Tuesday. The former top prospect also chipped in with a sac fly that would have went for extra bases if not for […]

Randal Grichuk Homers In Second Straight Contest

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk homered in his second consecutive game on Tuesday as his club fell to the Orioles 7-5. Batting out of the seventh spot in the order, he finished the night going 2-for-4 with two runs by adding a single to go along with his 402' blast in the seventh inning. […]

Steven Matz Has Short Night Versus Orioles

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz lasted just four innings versus the Orioles on Tuesday as his team fell 7-5. The left-hander gave up four runs (three earned) since he didn't get a lot of help from his defense, but he wasn't at his sharpest either by letting two of his six hits leave […]

Brewers-Mets Game Postponed On Tuesday

Tuesday night's game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Mets has been postponed due to rain. The game was slated to start at 7:10 PM EST but was in a weather delay for nearly three hours before being officially postponed. The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on […]

Michael Lorenzen Performs Well In BP Session

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) pitched well in his rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, according to beat writer Charlie Goldsmith. He hit 97 mph with his fastball and had his slider working, per Goldsmith. Lorenzen has been out for the entire season with a shoulder strain but is on track to return […]

Carlos Carrasco Throws Live BP On Tuesday

New York Mets right-hander Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) threw a live bullpen session at Citi Field on Tuesday, per beat writer Anthony DiComo. He was hitting 'the mid-90s" on the radar gun per Mets manager Luis Rojas. Carrasco seems to be progressing well from the hamstring injury that has kept him sidelined all season. He participated […]

Luis Urias (2B/SS/3B, MIL) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 30% of leagues ANALYSIS: The multi-position eligibility, especially in leagues with shallow benches, is intoxicating, isn't it? The .281 BABIP is a touch low, so there is hope that the .233 average can increase a little. Still, who can't use 14 doubles and ten homers […]

Taylor Ward Returns To The Lineup On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (finger) is back in the lineup on Tuesday against the Red Sox. Ward exited Sunday's contest early and sat out on Monday while dealing with right index finger soreness. He's starting in right field and batting seventh against Nathan Eovaldi and the Red Sox. The 27-year-old is batting .247 […]

Darren O'Day Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

New York Yankees relief pitcher Darren O'Day (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. Pitcher Nick Nelson was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. O'Day was activated from the injured list just a week ago after dealing with a shoulder issue so it didn't take long for […]

Craig Kimbrel Will Be The Most Coveted Trade Target

With the Chicago Cubs losing their 10th straight game on Monday, it's looking more likely that they'll be sellers at the trade deadline, and closer Craig Kimbrel is expected to be the most coveted player on the trade market. The Boston Red Sox could be a natural landing spot for Kimbrel, who played in Beantown […]

Travis d'Arnaud Continues With Baseball Activities

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (thumb), who is on the 60-day injured list with torn ligaments in his left thumb, continues to throw, hit with one hand and do conditioning exercises. However, until he regains more strength in his surgically repaired hand, the Braves aren't setting a start date for his rehab assignment. If he […]

John Means To Make Another Rehab Start Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (shoulder) began his minor league rehab assignment with a two-inning outing for High-A Aberdeen on July 3 and is scheduled to make two more rehab outings, with the next one coming on Friday, July 9, at Double-A Bowie. The talented left-hander should be back at the top of Baltimore's […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (7/7/21) - DraftKings Daily Fantasy

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of my Counter-Strike: Global Offensive DFS picks.  I have mainly been focusing on COD so far this season but every once in a while I get a chance to write up some great CS:GO articles as well, while the CDL takes a break in between stages! As always, I […]

Tyler O'Neill A Late Scratch With Food Allergies

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants due to an allergic reaction to some food. O'Neill was hit by a pitch in the hand on Saturday and was slated to make his first start after missing Sunday and Monday's games. The food allergy should […]

Don't Sleep On Christian Kirk

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk could be in for a breakout season in 2021 as he picks up some of Larry Fitzgerald's targets and overall production next to All-Pro DeAndre Hopkins. Kirk could be a great complement to Hopkins and better than aging pass-catcher A.J. Green while playing from the slot. The 24-year-old also […]

Maverick McNealy Getting Comfortable On PGA Tour

Maverick McNealy achieved great heights as a collegiate golfer at Stanford University but has yet to reach similar success at the professional level. The 2015 Haskins Award winner has bounced between the PGA and Korn Ferry Tours since leaving college in 2017. However, the 25-year-old appears to finally be getting comfortable at golf's highest level […]

Irv Smith Jr. Will Have Plenty Of Opportunity

The Minnesota Vikings have downplayed any role expansion for tight end Irv Smith Jr. now that Kyle Rudolph is in New York, but the Vikings only have two other proven pass-catchers on the roster in Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson. Smith has flashed some intriguing potential and will have more opportunities in 2021 on a […]

Gleyber Torres Absent From The Lineup On Tuesday

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres is not in the lineup on Tuesday vs. the Seattle Mariners due to a hamstring issue. Manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Torres had some hamstring cramping during the second game of the Yankees' doubleheader against the Mets on Sunday. He was originally in the lineup for Tuesday's tilt […]

Amari Rodgers Is One To Watch In Green Bay

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver/return specialist Amari Rodgers could be the team's breakout player in his first year in the NFL. The third-round pick out of Clemson is a natural slot receiver, which is something the Packers have lacked, and is also a very skilled kick returner. The 5-foot-9, 212-pounder can also serve out […]

Ryan Moore Hopes To Rediscover Form At John Deere

Ryan Moore heads to this week's John Deere Classic in hopes of rediscovering his form. Moore has struggled throughout 2021 and has failed to log a top-25 finish in twelve starts this year. The UNLV alum will attempt to find a spark at TPC Deere Run, a course where he's performed very well in previous […]

Sammy Long Getting An MRI On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants left-hander Sammy Long (back), who was placed on the injured list on July 5 with a lower back strain, is getting an MRI on Tuesday to determine the severity of his issue. Long struggled in his previous two starts with the Giants so the back injury may have had something to do […]

Diamondbacks Call Up Stuart Fairchild Tuesday

The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled outfielder Stuart Fairchild from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday and optioned outfielder Nick Heath to Reno in a corresponding move. Fairchild, the team's No. 14 prospect per MLB Pipeline, had five home runs in his last 15 games for Reno. The 25-year-old right-handed hitter has a chance to earn an everyday role […]

Garrett Hampson Sitting Out On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Garrett Hampson is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This is just a routine day off for the speedy 26-year-old. Manager Bud Black tinkers with his lineup constantly so fantasy managers that roster Hampson are used to this by now. He's slashing .256/.308/.433 with six home […]

Troy Merritt Looks To Stay Hot At John Deere Classic

Troy Merritt continued a run of hot play at last week's Rocket Mortgage Classic. Merritt fought to the bitter end before ultimately falling to Cam Davis in a five-hole playoff. The runner-up finish marked his third top-10 result since May. The 35-year-old will look to keep the momentum going in the upcoming John Deere Classic. […]