Jed Lowrie To Receive More Injections In Injured Knee

New York Mets infielder Jed Lowrie has had his career hit a full stop due to left knee discomfort that has limited him to eight plate appearances since signing with the Mets ahead of 2019. The next step in his rehab is for him to receive another round of injections in his knee in an […]

Jairzinho Rozenstruik Can Turn The Corner With Rebound Win

Jairzinho Rozenstruik (10-1) is coming off of his first professional loss, a 20-second knockout to top-ranked Francis N'Gannou in May. Nine of his 10 career wins have come by knockout, letting you know a knockout is almost a given if Rozenstruik's hand is rose-colored at the end of the night. This bout could go similar […]

PGA DFS Hole-By-Hole Breakdown: Wyndham Championship (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the latest edition of the PGA DFS Hole-By-Hole Breakdown, where Josh Bennett (@JishSwish) breaks down the course the PGA Tour is playing each week. We think this course breakdown is an important slice of the "PGA DFS pie" and will help change the […]

Jose Quintana Has No Issues Stemming From Sim Game

Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana tossed three innings during a simulated game Tuesday and did not report back any issues with the left thumb that has kept him sidelined thus far in 2020. Manager David Ross noted that there was still no timeline for when Quintana would join the club, but it sounds as […]

Junior dos Santos Needs A Win To Rebound

Junior dos Santos (21-7) will step foot in the Octagon on Saturday night looking to break a two-fight losing streak. His last win came in March of 2019 when he knocked out Derrick Lewis in the first round. The 36-year-old averages 4.66 significant strikes per minute, with 93% of those standing up or in the […]

Rich Hill, Homer Bailey Progressing In Rehab Work

Minnesota Twins left-handed pitcher Rich Hill (shoulder) and right-hander Homer Bailey (biceps tendinitis) are continuing to make progress in their attempts at rejoining the starting rotation. Hill threw a bullpen session Tuesday and will face live hitting when the team returns to Minnesota after its current road trip; Bailey is slightly behind Hill, only now […]

Merab Dvalishvili Looking To Win Fifth Fight In A Row

Merab Dvalishvili (11-4) will face his biggest name to date in that of John Dodson. The Georgian-born fighter has won his last four bouts in a row, all by unanimous decision. When you step in the cage with Dvalishvili, you know exactly what you are going to get -- a wrestling-based fighter with a great […]

Jose Iglesias Back In Lineup Wednesday, Mans Shortstop

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jose Iglesias is back among the starting nine for Wednesday’s contest against the Phillies and right-hander Zach Eflin. Iglesias entered late in Tuesday’s game as he continues to battle a sore left quad which manager Brandon Hyde has termed a day-to-day ailment moving forward. A staple in the No. 3 spot of […]

Aroldis Chapman Set To Face Hitters Again, Recall On Horizon

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman is set to face live hitters either Thursday or Friday, his last warmup session before being activated to the Major League roster. Chapman has yet to debut in 2020 after a positive COVID-19 test earlier in the summer. Zack Britton has primarily served as the club’s closer in Chapman’s […]

Alex Colome Secures Fifth Save

Chicago White Sox closer Alex Colome picked up his fifth save of the season on Wednesday versus the Detroit Tigers. Colome threw a perfect ninth inning for the save and has yet to allow a run in eight games. Colome is entrenched in the closer’s role with the White Sox and should be owned in […]

Dylan Cease Secures Third Victory

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease picked up his third victory of the season on Wednesday versus the Detroit Tigers. Over six innings, Cease allowed seven hits, five runs (one earned), zero walks and struck out five hitters. Cease now owns a respectable 3.26 ERA and the White Sox will really need him to […]

Justin Verlander Aiming To Resume Throwing Next Week

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander has disputed that he will be shut down for the remainder of the 2020 season due to a right forearm injury that has kept him out since Opening Day. The next step in that process is for Verlander to begin throwing as soon as next week, per Brian McTaggart […]

John Dodson Looking To Start Another Run In The UFC

John Dodson (21-11) steps into the Octagon for the 17th time on Saturday night. The Magician showed he still has some magic in the hat, defeating hot prospect Nathaniel Wood in his last bout by third-round knockout. Dodson averages 3.30 significant strikes per minute while landing 96% of those strikes either standing or in the […]

Will Harris On Track To Be Activated Thursday

Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Will Harris (groin) is progressing toward being activated from the injured list for the club’s contest Thursday against the Mets. Manager Davey Martinez confirmed before Wednesday’s game so long as Harris was feeling strong Thursday, he would join the team’s bullpen. Inked to a $24 million deal during the off-season to […]

Tim Anderson Shines On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 4-for-5 with three runs scored and a RBI on Wednesday versus the Detroit Tigers. Anderson returned from a groin strain on Tuesday and hasn’t missed a beat with the bat. The shortstop fell a double short of the cycle and is now hitting .385 on the season. Anderson […]

Vinc Pichel Looking For Second Win In A Row

Vinc Pichel (12-2) will make his seventh Octagon appearance against the UFC's all-time appearance leader. The 37-year-old, who is actually older than Jim Miller, is coming off of a decision win against Roosevelt Roberts, handing him his first professional loss. Eight of Pichel's 12 career wins have come by knockout. From Hell is listed on […]

Jim Miller Set To Kick-Off Main Card Saturday Night

Jim Miller (32-14) will make his 36th appearance on Saturday night, setting the all-time UFC appearance record. Miller is near the top of practically every important record in the UFC. He is third all-time in wins, fourth all-time in finishes, and third all-time in submission wins. With over 2,300 strikes thrown, Miller has a striking […]

PGA DFS Cheat Sheet: Wyndham Championship (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the Wyndham Championship! Each week, we'll be bringing you our PGA DFS Cheat Sheet with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs on both DraftKings and FanDuel. Be sure to also read all of our other top-notch weekly PGA DFS […]

Aaron Judge Out Of Yankees’ Lineup Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was not among the starting nine for Wednesday’s contest against the Braves and right-hander Huascar Ynoa. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed that Judge was dealing with “lower body tightness,” which included his hips, hamstrings, and calves. The list of maladies is not reassuring for Judge’s status as soon as this […]

Andrew Benintendi Headed For IL Stint With Rib Cage Ailment

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi will be placed on the 10-day injured list after sustaining a strained right rib cage during Tuesday’s contest versus the Rays. The move comes amidst a treacherous start to the 2020 season for the outfielder who is batting just .103 (4-for-39) through his first 14 games with a stunningly […]

Chris Owings Departs Early Wednesday With Hamstring Injury

Colorado Rockies utilityman Chris Owings left Wednesday’s contest against the D-backs early due to left hamstring tightness. Sam Hilliard took over in Owings’ stead, with Garrett Hampson shifting to second base. Owings has seen a solid amount of playing time early in 2020, hitting .250/.308/.444 through 14 contests. The veteran has made it his calling […]

John Carlson Returns For Wednesday's Game 1

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's Game 1 matchup with the New York Islanders. The 30-year-old did not suit up in any of the team's round-robin games. Carlson's return is a massive boost for the Capitals, as he led all NHL defenseman in scoring during the regular season with […]

Amed Rosario Out Again On Wednesday

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario (illness) is out for the second straight game on Wednesday as he deals with a minor illness. Brandon Nimmo will be leading off in the game with Andres Gimenez playing shortstop. Rosario is off to a slow start to the year, slashing .207/.207/.310 with just one home run and […]

Kyle Schwarber Scratched From Wednesday’s Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber (knee) has been scratched from Wednesday’s contest versus the Cleveland Indians with lingering soreness in his right knee. The slugger has been off to a sluggish start with a .234 batting average to go along with two home runs and six RBI. Schwarber has been getting a lot of run […]

George Springer Starting, Jose Altuve Out Of Lineup

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (wrist) will return to the leadoff spot in Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Springer suffered a wrist injury last Thursday and was held out of the starting lineup until now, though he did make an appearance as a pinch runner on Tuesday. While Springer returns to the lineup, […]

Tyler Naquin Draws First Start Of 2020 On Wednesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin will start in right field and hit seventh in Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Naquin began the season on the Injured List with a hairline fracture in his right toe. He made his first appearance as a pinch hitter in Tuesday's game. Naquin has the opportunity to hit in […]

Robert Gsellman Named Starter for Mets on Wednesday

New York Mets relief pitcher Robert Gsellman was named the starter for the Mets on Wednesday when they face the Nationals. With the season ending injury to Noah Syndergaard (elbow), Michael Wacha (shoulder) on the injured list, and Marcus Stroman opting out for the 2020 season, the Mets are shorthanded in the rotation. The intent […]

RotoBaller PGA: One And Done Staff Picks - Wyndham Championship

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 of our weekly PGA “One and Done” column. In this feature, our golf staff of Joe Nicely, Spencer Aguiar and Josh Bennett will provide their weekly golf […]

Jo Adell Back In Lineup Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday after getting what appears to be nothing more than a routine day off on Tuesday. Adell is starting in right field and hitting eighth in the game. The highly-touted prospect is yet to hit higher than seventh in the order as […]