John Tavares Strikes Twice In Maple Leafs Loss

Toronto Maple Leafs centerman John Tavares sniped two goals on Tuesday despite a 6-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. Toronto is struggling big time and are winless in their last five contests. Tavares has still been producing offensively with four goals and five helpers during the five-game losing streak and through the team's struggles. Tavares […]

Justin Fields Managing Epilepsy

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields confirmed to NFL teams during the pre-draft process that he is managing epilepsy, a neurological disorder that can cause seizures. However, it has not affected his football career, and doctors think Fields will outgrow it like his other family members have. It's something to watch, but it's unlikely to keep […]

Alex Dickerson Launches Third Homer Of Season

San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson hit his third home run of the year on Tuesday, finishing 1-for-4 with three RBI in the win over Philadelphia. Dickerson is 8-for-42 through his first 17 games, with his three home runs the only extra-base hits he has collected so far. He had a breakout year in 2020 […]

Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Risers - Week 17

We’re coming down the home stretch of the NBA season and the injuries and “rest” games are sure piling up. Anyone in the thick of the fight for a league championship, make sure to keep a constant pulse on each of your players, knowing when you’ll need to make a replacement pickup off the waiver […]

Wilmer Flores Has Pinch-Hit Homer Tuesday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Wilmer Flores hit a pinch-hit, three-run home run to help lead the Giants to a 10-7 win over the Phillies on Tuesday. Flores came up to bat for reliever Jose Alvarez, and crushed a three-run shot to cap off a six-run eighth inning as the Giants came from behind for […]

Buster Posey Homers Twice In Win Tuesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey went 3-for-4 with two home runs, two RBI and three runs scored in a 10-7 victory over the Phillies on Tuesday. It was Posey's first multi-homer performance since he launched two home runs off the Rockies on May 28, 2016, as he raised his season line to .316/.381/.632 with […]

NFL Will Release Schedule On May 12

The NFL will release the full 2021 schedule on May 12, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. With the NFL moving to a 17-game schedule, this year's schedule holds more intrigue than ever for fantasy football managers, as the structure of fantasy seasons will need to shift to adapt slightly to the NFL's new way of […]

Blake Lizotte Produces Three Points In Kings Win

Los Angeles Kings centerman Blake Lizotte scored a goal and added two assists on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Los Angeles was able to knock off Anaheim 4-1. Through 37 Kings contests, the Lindstrom, Minnesota native has three goals and seven helpers. He centers the team's third line, and he averages just over 12:30 of […]

Pierre Desir Agrees With Seahawks

Free-agent cornerback Pierre Desir agreed to terms on an undisclosed one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday. Desir was on Seattle's practice squad back in 2016 but failed to make the team out of training camp the following season. In 73 career games with the Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Chargers, Indianapolis Colts, New York […]

JT Riddle Placed On COVID-19 Injured List

Minnesota Twins shortstop JT Riddle was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Wednesday. Riddle was called up when starting shortstop Andrelton Simmons tested positive for the virus, and the team will now be without the former for the foreseeable future. Riddle was not a positive test but a close contact of someone who tested positive, […]

Brandon Lowe Homers In Win Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe launched his second home run of the season on Tuesday, finishing 2-for-5 with a homer, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in the win over Kansas City. Lowe has gotten off to a slow start this year by hitting .180 in 17 games, but he has […]

Gregory Rousseau Expected To Go In First Round

Drew Rosenhaus, the agent for University of Florida edge rusher Gregory Rousseau, said that multiple NFL teams have told him that they will select Rousseau in the first round of this year's draft if he is available when they are on the clock. With elite size and skill, Rousseau has the potential to be a […]

Bucs Having Discussions With Antonio Brown

Free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown has been in conversations with his former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, throughout the offseason, according to Greg Auman of The Athletic. Brown reached a settlement on Wednesday in the sexual-assault case he'd been embroiled in over the past two years. Tampa seems ready to bring Brown back now that […]

White Sox At Indians Postponed Wednesday Night

The Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Indians scheduled for 6:10 pm EST Wednesday has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a traditional doubleheader on May 31st.

Michael Wacha Will Start Wednesday Night Against Royals

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Michael Wacha will get the start on Wednesday night against the Royals, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Wacha has had two starts so far and pitched behind an opener in a third appearance, but his best outing came his last time on the mound when he […]

Mike Zunino Homers On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino went 1-for-4 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in a 14-7 win over the Royals on Tuesday. It was Zunino's third homer of the year, as he now has a hit in three straight games for the first time since June 18-22, 2019. […]

Austin Meadows Finished Triple Short Of Cycle Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows just missed out on hitting for the cycle on Tuesday, finishing 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in a 14-7 victory over the Royals. It was Meadows' fourth homer of the season and just his second multi-hit performance, as he improved his […]

Eagles Not Ready To Name Jalen Hurts As Starter

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni isn't ready to name a starting quarterback for the Eagles, saying that second-year passer Jalen Hurts will have to compete this summer for the job. Sirianni said he won't name a starter at any position because he's had just two days of virtual meetings. Hurts should easily win that […]

Myles Straw Experiencing Side Effects From COVID Vaccine

Houston Astros outfielder Myles Straw will be held out of Wednesday's game against Austin Gomber and the Colorado Rockies. According to Astros manager Dusty Baker, Straw is dealing with side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine. Straw should be considered day-to-day at this point with a chance of missing Thursday's series opener against the Los Angeles […]

Willie Calhoun Not In Wednesday's Lineup

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun is absent from the team's starting lineup on Wednesday. The Rangers are slated to face left-hander Jose Quintana and the Los Angeles Angels. Adolis Garcia is getting the start at designated hitter, where Calhoun has made his last three starts. Calhoun also sat against lefty John Means on Sunday, so […]

David Dahl Sitting Against Lefty On Wednesday

Texas Rangers outfielder David Dahl is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against lefty Jose Quintana and the Los Angeles Angels. The team is going with Eli White in left field and Adolis Garcia at designated hitter. The left-handed Dahl has gone just 5-for-31 against lefties with 12 strikeouts this year, though he […]

Ryan McKenna Called Back Up, Starting Wednesday

The Baltimore Orioles have called up outfielder Ryan McKenna once again on Wednesday. He will be starting in right field and batting eighth in Wednesday's game against Trevor Rogers and the Miami Marlins. The move was made after the team placed Anthony Santander (ankle) on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left ankle. Santander […]

Brian Anderson Heading To The Bench On Wednesday

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Bruce Zimmermann and the Baltimore Orioles. Jon Berti is playing third base and batting seventh in the game. Anderson has struggled out of the gate this year. Through 16 games, he has one home run, five RBI and three […]

Week 4 Starts & Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups

You want quality starters. You need replacements. Everyone is dealing with their own roster issues. As always, do a little research and give your best effort when making decisions. Welcome back everyone to our starting pitcher starts/sits column for Week 4. We are thrilled to be publishing this article, finally! RotoBaller is back again this […]

Evan Longoria Getting Wednesday Off

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria is getting a day of rest on Wednesday as the team faces Zach Eflin and the Philadelphia Phillies. Tommy La Stella is covering third base in the game. Longoria is off to a hot start to the 2021 season. Through 16 games, he's slashing .291/.361/.582 with four home […]

Anthony Santander To Be Sidelined 2-4 Weeks

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (ankle) has been placed on the 10-day injured list and is expected to be sidelined 2-4 weeks with a sprained left ankle. Santander underwent an MRI on Wednesday and it came back negative, revealing no fracture. Santander suffered the injury in the first inning of Tuesday's game against the Miami […]

Spencer Howard, Scott Kingery Called Up By Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have called up pitcher Spencer Howard and infielder/outfielder Scott Kingery from the team's alternate site prior to Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. In corresponding moves, second baseman Jean Segura (quad) was placed on the 10-day injured list and pitcher Ramon Rosso was optioned to the alternate site. Kingery should see […]

Jean Segura Lands On Injured List With Quad Strain

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura (quad) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right quad strain. Segura suffered the injury in the second inning of Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants when he was running out a ground ball. He was replaced in the game by Brad Miller, who should […]

Jake McGee Returns From Injured List Tuesday

San Francisco Giants closer Jake McGee returned from the injured list Tuesday after recovering from COVID-19 vaccine reactions to pitch in Tuesday's 10-7 win over the Phillies. McGee entered to pitch the ninth inning up by four runs and allowed one run on a solo home run to Rhys Hoskins. He walked none and struck […]

Omar Narvaez Tallies Three Hits In Win

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez went 3-for-4 with two RBI in the 6-0 win over the Padres on Tuesday. Narvaez has turned the tide from his struggles at the plate last year. He leads the Brewers with 17 hits and is slashing .386/.451/.996 in 51 plate appearances. The Brewers signed him in 2020 hoping to […]