Jacob deGrom Could Make Next Start On Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (lat) could be ready to make his next start on Sunday, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. deGrom was scratched from his start on Tuesday due to inflammation in his right lat, but it sounds like he could begin playing catch by Thursday if he is cleared by doctors. […]

Gregor Gillespie Set For Long-Awaited Octagon Return

Out of the Octagon for nearly 18 months, Gregor Gillespie (13-1) returns to action on Saturday hoping to rebound from his first career loss, a first-round knockout back in November of 2019. After his March bout with Brad Riddell fell through due to COVID-19 protocols, he is finally set to return to the cage after […]

Juan Soto Still Not In Lineup Wednesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. Soto was used as a pinch-hitter on Tuesday night, striking out in his first at-bat since returning from the injured list. There's no word as to why Soto was held out Wednesday, although it could just be the team wanted to ease […]

Diego Ferreira Hoping To Rebound On Saturday

Coming off of a tough decision loss in February, Diego Ferreira (17-3) had won his previous six bouts. Dangerous on the mat, Ferreira has scored seven submission victories in his 17 career victories. Most recently, Ferreira has a submission victory over former UFC champion Anthony Pettis. DraftKings sees Ferreira as a decent-sized underdog with a […]

John Means Throws No-Hitter Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means tossed a no-hitter in Wednesday's victory over the Mariners. Means was dominant in doing so, striking out 12 batters with no walks over nine innings, throwing 79 of 113 pitches for strikes. The southpaw was missing bats all afternoon, as he generated a whopping 26 swinging strikes, 22 of […]

Pete Fairbanks Activated From IL Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (shoulder) was activated from the injured list on Wednesday, according to Adam Berry of MLB.com. Fairbanks has been out since the beginning of April with a rotator cuff strain, having recorded a 3.38 ERA and two strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings of work prior to the injury. With […]

Jake Odorizzi Set To Throw Bullpen

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (arm) is set to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. Odorizzi was placed on the injured list a week ago with a strained muscle in his throwing arm. Astros' general manager James Click had said earlier that the veteran starter would likely need to make a couple of rehab […]

Diego Castillo Placed On Injured List Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Diego Castillo (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with right groin tightness, according to Adam Berry of MLB.com. Castillo had taken over as the team's closer early on following injuries to Pete Fairbanks and Nick Anderson, as he has recorded seven saves with a 3.10 ERA […]

RotoBaller PGA: One And Done Staff Picks - Wells Fargo Championship

One And Done Staff Picks Overview Here at RotoBaller, we are always searching for ways to give our readers the best fantasy sports content possible. With that goal in mind, we are very proud to announce the weekly PGA “One and Done” column will be back for a third season. In this feature, our golf […]

Cody Bellinger Still Not Running At Full Speed

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger (leg) still has yet to run at full speed. Bellinger has been sidelined since April 6 with a hairline fracture in his left leg but has been doing work at the team's alternate training site, including taking batting practice and doing running drills, albeit in a limited fashion. […]

Alex Kirilloff To Get Second Opinion On Wrist Injury

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff (wrist) will get a second opinion on his right wrist sprain. Kirilloff was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday but will travel with the team to Detroit before seeing Dr. Graham, another specialist, in Dayton, Ohio. There's no official timetable for his return from the injury, though […]

Elvis Merzlikins Back In Net On Wednesday

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins will be in between the pipes as his team engages in a rematch versus the Nashville Predators on Wednesday. The 27-year-old was in net for the first installment versus the Preds on Monday in which he allowed four goals on 38 shots against in the overtime loss. While Merzlikins […]

Manny Machado, Trent Grisham Not In Wednesday's Lineup

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado and outfielder Trent Grisham are not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. Manager Jayce Tingler had indicated that Machado would take a seat for a breather, though Grisham was expected to be in the lineup so that one bears watching. Tommy Pham will be in […]

Yusei Kikuchi Sharp On Wednesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi threw seven strong innings Wednesday, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk. He also struck out seven Orioles. Unfortunately, Kikuchi was saddled with the loss as the Mariners weren't able to muster even a single hit against masterful Baltimore starter John Means. Kikuchi now has back-to-back quality […]

Alex Verdugo Scratched From Wednesday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (back) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with a back issue. Verdugo was prepared to play, but the Red Sox are taking a cautious approach with their 24-year-old outfielder, who is experiencing lower-back tightness. Franchy Cordero will get the start in left and bat ninth.

Vitek Vanecek Takes Crease On Wednesday

Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek will make his 34th start of the campaign versus the New York Rangers on Wednesday night. The Czech netminder last saw action in Monday's victory over the Rangers in which he allowed three goals on 26 shots against in the contest. It's been a solid season for the 25-year-old who […]

Max Fried Activated And Starting Wednesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (hamstring) was activated from the injured list and will be on the mound to face the Nationals on Wednesday. Fried hasn't pitched since April 13 and had struggled in his most recent start, allowing seven earned runs to the Marlins- though he reportedly worked on his mechanics and impressed […]

Vladimir Tarasenko Will Not Play On Wednesday

St. Louis Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko will not be in the lineup as his team hosts the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday. The 29-year-old re-aggravated his recent lower-body injury and has been labeled as day-to-day. Tarasenko, who made his season debut in early March after recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, has struggled to find the top […]

Brett Gardner In The Lineup Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner is getting the start in left field for Wednesday's contest against the Astros. Gardner got a breather on Tuesday but is back in left field with Clint Frazier heading to the bench. The veteran outfielder is hitless in his last three games but has a platoon advantage against Astros' […]

Max Pacioretty Out On Wednesday Due To Injury

Vegas Golden Knights forward Max Pacioretty will miss his second consecutive game on Wednesday versus the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday. The 32-year-old is currently battling an undisclosed injury but it's not believed to be serious to keep him out for a substantial amount of time. Pacioretty has had an outstanding third season in Vegas - […]

Gary Sanchez Back In Lineup Wednesday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is back in the lineup Wednesday against the Astros. Sanchez has sat each of the last two games but is behind the plate and batting eighth against Astros' right-hander Luis Garcia. The slugger is in the midst of a 2-for-27 slide at the plate- and is losing ground to […]

Nick Foligno Out For Next Two Games

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Foligno will be sidelined for the next two contests due to an upper-body injury. The 33-year-old sustained the injury in the Leafs' overtime loss to the Canadiens on Monday, as he skated just 9:05 of ice time before being forced to depart the contest. Foligno (32% owned in Yahoo! leagues) […]

Tyler Bertuzzi Expected To Be Ready For 2021-2022

Detroit Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi is currently recovering from back surgery performed on April 30th and is expected to be ready to go by the start of the 2021-2022 campaign. The 26-year-old was limited to just nine games this season due to the persisting issue and recorded seven points (five goals, two assists), an […]

Michael Pineda Good To Go For Thursday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda (wrist) is good to go for Thursday's game against the Rangers. Pineda had his start pushed back a day due to wrist soreness- but manager Rocco Baldelli has given him the green light for the final game of the series against Texas. The veteran hurler has gone at least […]

Jake Oettinger Gets Start In Tampa Bay On Wednesday

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger will man the crease as his team faces off against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. The 22-year-old made his last appearance in relief on Monday, stopping 27 of 28 shots against in the overtime defeat. The rookie netminder has done his part to take over the starting duties in […]

Wander Franco Doesn't Disappoint In Triple-A Debut

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, the top prospect in baseball, finished 3-for-5 with a triple, two singles, two RBI and a steal in his first game action with Triple-A Durham on Tuesday night. Franco hit .327 across two minor league levels in 114 games in 2019. He has been rated with the highest hit […]

Reyes Moronta To Be Re-Evaluated On Thursday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Reyes Moronta (forearm), who experienced right forearm tightness on Saturday, will be evaluated by team orthopedist Dr. Ken Akizuki on Thursday. Moronta missed all of last season while rehabbing from right shoulder surgery before he went on the injured list on April 11 with a right flexor strain. Just when […]

Kevin Gausman To Pitch On Saturday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kevin Gausman, who was placed on the injured list on Tuesday because of side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine, will return to pitch on Saturday against the San Diego Padres. "[Gausman's] feeling good," manager Gabe Kapler said. "I don't have concerns about his ability to make his next start and […]

Sonny Gray Throws A Gem On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray threw seven shutout innings in a 1-0 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Gray racked up eight strikeouts and walked two batters in the no-decision. The excellent outing lowers Gray's ERA to 3.92 with a 1.35 WHIP and 31 strikeouts in 20 2/3 innings of work. Gray had […]

Johnny Cueto To Return Sunday Against Padres

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (lat), who has been on the 10-day injured list since April 16 with a Grade 1 lat strain beneath his right shoulder, is expected to be activated and return to the mound on Sunday against the San Diego Padres. It's uncertain what his return will mean for Logan […]