Louis Oosthuizen Absent From Field

Louis Oosthuizen, after finishing T46 at the Travelers Championship, is not in the field this week for the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club. Oosthuizen really struggled on approach as well as around the green, losing 0.14 and 4.16 strokes, respectively, for the week. We can expect Oosthuizen to return for the inaugural Workday […]

Bubba Watson Returns To Detroit

Bubba Watson returns to Detroit Golf Club, a course where he missed the cut last year at its inaugural event. For this year’s Rocket Mortgage Classic, Watson comes in with neutral form, finishing T7 at the Charles Schwab, T52 at RBC Heritage and missing the cut last week at the Travelers Championship. Last year at […]

DeAndre Hopkins: "I Know I'm The Best"

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins proclaimed to be the best receiver in the league during a recent appearance on ESPN's Jalen and Jacoby. Though Hopkins acknowledged the talent of both Michael Thomas and Julio Jones, the veteran blamed his shortcomings on the inconsistent quarterback play that he dealt with while he was a member […]

Ian Desmond Won't Play In 2020

Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond announced on his Instagram on Monday night that he will opt out of playing in 2020 because of health risks surrounding COVID-19 and racial issues inside the sport. Desmond said "the COVID-19 pandemic has made this baseball season one that is a risk I am not comfortable taking." His wife […]

A.J. Johnson To Remain A Mainstay On Defense

Denver Broncos linebacker A.J. Johnson will remain an "early down mainstay" on defense for the Broncos in 2020 after he broke out in 2019. Denver's defense started to play much better last year when they gave Johnson more snaps. The 28-year-old had 88 total tackles (46 solo), 1.5 sacks, three passes defensed and one interception […]

Jordan Howard, Matt Breida To Complement Each Other

Miami Dolphins running backs Jordan Howard and Matt Breida are expected to share the backfield this season after the team finished last in rushing yards and last in yards per rush in 2019. Howard will offer power and is expected to be the short-yardage and goal-line back, while Breida delivers speed. Howard is third in […]

Cardinals Have One Positive COVID-19 Test

The St. Louis Cardinals have had one positive COVID-19 test so far during entry screening ahead of summer camps that will begin later this week. They are following the procedures of re-testing and self-quarantining the individual that tested positive. The Cardinals haven't had any players opt out of the shortened 2020 season as of now. […]

Cam Newton Not Guaranteed The Starting Job

The New England Patriots made a splash on Sunday when they signed quarterback Cam Newton, a former MVP, to a one-year, incentive-laden $7.5 million deal. He'll join a depth chart that includes second-year QB Jarrett Stidham, veteran journeyman Brian Hoyer and undrafted rookies J'Mar Smith and Brian Lewerke. Newton wasn't guaranteed the starting job when […]

Mitch Haniger Put On Injured List

The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Mitch Haniger (back) on the 45-day injured list. Haniger is not in the team's player pool for the start of big league camps later this week, but the Mariners can add him later if they so desire. The 29-year-old broke out in 2018, but injuries derailed his 2019 season, and […]

Brendan McKay, Vidal Brujan Make Rays Player Pool

Along with Tampa Bay Rays top prospect Wander Franco, who is the No. 1 prospect in all of baseball, starting pitcher/designated hitter Brendan McKay and infielder Vidal Brujan also made the team's player pool for the upcoming 60-game season. McKay and Brujan are the team's No. 2 and 3 prospects, respectively, per MLB Pipeline. McKay, […]

Mets Sign Second-Rounder J.T. Ginn

The New York Mets signed second-rounder J.T. Ginn (52nd overall) to a contract worth $2.9 million on Monday. The Mississippi State right-handed pitcher signed for well over the slot value of the 52nd overall pick at $1.403 million. Ginn has nasty stuff, including a 91-97 mph fastball and a wipeout slider, but he underwent Tommy […]

Hunter Bishop Tests Positive For COVID-19

San Francisco Giants outfield prospect Hunter Bishop, the team's first-round pick in 2019, was expected to be a part of the team's player pool for spring training 2.0, but he tested positive for COVID-19 and is quarantining in Arizona. Bishop, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is expected to join the team's pool […]

Joey Bart Headlines Giants Prospects At Summer Camp

The San Francisco Giants announced their 51-player pool on Monday, and it includes catcher Joey Bart, their No. 1 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. Shortstop Marco Luciano (No. 2) and outfielder Heliot Ramos (No. 3) also make up the group. Bart, Luciano and Ramos are all ranked among the top-65 prospects by MLB.com. They will join […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (6/30/20) - DraftKings, Daily Fantasy

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of my Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS picks. I have to admit, I am having a ton of fun playing and covering eSports DFS at RotoBaller! As always, I will do my best to give you the stats and info you need to build the best lineups possible for […]

Corey Conners Not In The Field This Week

Corey Conners, despite being a great course fit for TPC River Highlands, missed the cut last week, shooting one-under par. This was a result of a three-over first round, which had him playing catch-up on Friday. This week, Conners is not in the field for the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club. Conners will […]

First-Rounder Tyler Soderstrom Invited To A's Camp

Oakland Athletics catching prospect Tyler Soderstrom signed his rookie contract on Monday and will be part of the team's 60-man roster for the 2020 season. The deal is worth $3.3 million guaranteed, well above slot estimate for the 26th overall pick. Teams were concerned about being able to sign the high-school prospect, who was committed […]

Scottie Scheffler Looks To Bounce Back

Scottie Scheffler will be teeing it up for the first time at Detroit Golf Club this week, following up a missed cut at the Travelers Championship. Scheffler came back to Earth off the tee, only gaining an average of 0.68 strokes between his two rounds. Despite the struggles at TPC River Highlands, Scheffler still ranks […]

Horse For The Course: PGA DFS - Rocket Mortgage Classic Course History

Welcome back PGA family and thanks for joining me here at RotoBaller! Do you guys remember a player by the name of Dustin Johnson? With all the excitement surrounding Rory, Bryson, and Brooks this season, DJ had kinda got lost in the shuffle a bit, but the former top-ranked player in the world reminded everyone […]

Rickie Fowler Returns To Detroit

Rickie Fowler will tee it up at one of his many sponsor’s events, the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club. Last year in the event's first year, Fowler finished T46, shooting nine-under par for the tournament. In that tournament, Fowler did not do anything particularly well and was around neutral for every strokes-gained category. […]

Keegan Bradley Makes Debut At Rocket Mortgage

Keegan Bradley missed the cut last week at the Travelers Championship but will look to rebound for the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club. At the Travelers, Bradley lost strokes tee to green, approach and in putting. He specifically struggled on Friday, losing 1.18 strokes on approach and 2.51 tee to green. This will […]

KBO Betting Picks (6/30/2020) - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

We're back with a new week of KBO action and things have been shifting across the landscape of late. NC is showing some signs of weakness (though they're still at the top), while Kiwoom is finally thrusting themselves into the discussion of best team in the league. Injuries are certainly starting to pile up, so […]

Dylan Frittelli Tests Positive For COVID-19

Dylan Frittelli has unfortunately tested positive for COVID-19 and will not make the trip to Detroit for the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Frittelli missed the cut last week at the Travelers Championship, losing strokes on approach, tee to green and in putting. Frittelli will now self-isolate for 10 days, and if he is able to bounce […]

Browns Spoke With Cam Newton

According to a Tweet by ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Cleveland Browns spoke with quarterback Cam Newton earlier in the offseason. Newton went on to sign with the New England Patriots on Sunday. According to Schefter, the Browns spoke with Newton at one time, but those talks "never really went anywhere." The Patriots wound up being […]

Mets Sign Gordon Beckham

The New York Mets signed infielder Gordon Beckham and added him to their 60-man player pool for the 2020 season on Monday. Beckham appeared in 83 games for the Detroit Tigers in 2019, posting just a .215 average and a .643 OPS to go with six home runs and 15 RBI across 240 plate appearances. […]

Brad Wieck Ready To Return

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brad Wieck (heart) appears ready to go for the Cubs after undergoing a heart procedure in February. Wieck was acquired by the Cubs from the Padres last year and finished with a 5.71 ERA between the two clubs. Wieck pitched better with the Cubs and will compete for a bullpen spot […]

Hunter Strickland Signed By Mets

The New York Mets have signed relief pitcher Hunter Strickland and named him to their 60-man player pool for 2020. In 2019, Strickland appeared in 28 games between the Seattle Mariners and Washington Nationals. He posted a 5.55 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 24 1/3 innings pitched and struck out just 18. Strickland was released […]

Kris Bryant To Bat First For Cubs

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross has remained committed to batting third baseman Kris Bryant first and first baseman Anthony Rizzo in the two-hole this year. Bryant should see an increase in runs scored and will continue to operate as one of the top slugging third baseman in all formats. Bryant could be a good bargain […]

Mets Sign Melky Cabrera

The New York Mets signed outfielder Melky Cabrera on Monday and named him to their 60-man player pool for 2020. A career .285 hitter, Cabrera played in 133 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates last season and was productive, hitting .280/.313/.399 with seven home runs and 47 RBI in 378 at-bats. Although the Mets are quite […]

Jed Lowrie Still Trying To Transition Out Of Leg Brace

New York Mets infielder Jed Lowrie (leg) has been named to the Mets 60-man player pool for 2020. Despite his availability in the player pool, Lowrie is still dealing with lingering left leg injuries almost three months removed from spring training. During spring training, Lowrie had been sporting a large brace on his left leg […]

Michael Conforto Has No Restrictions

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (oblique) reportedly has no restrictions and is ready to play once baseball activities resume. Conforto, diagnosed with a Grade 1 right oblique strain before spring training was suspended, is now three months removed from the injury. In 2019, Conforto hit .257 with 33 HR, 92 RBI, and seven steals. […]