Brett Cecil Working On New Sidearm Delivery

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Brett Cecil is working on a new sidearm delivery in Cardinals summer camp. The veteran lefty told reporters he feels like the new angle is "definitely a good thing" for him. Cecil missed all of 2019 due to a variety of injuries and struggled mightily in 2018, posting a 6.89 […]

What Are the Chances of Back-To-Back Top-12 Finishes? (Part One)

We're entering the second half of 2020 and the hottest part of the summer, which means we're starting to get our feet wet in the draft-season waters. One of the most frequents trends in every league around the fantasy world, no matter what, is to go and draft last season's studs hoping for a repeat […]

The Turn: Fantasy Golf Podcast - Workday Charity Open

Joe Nicely (@JoeNicely) is joined by Andrew Poore (@AndrewPutters) to discuss the Workday Charity Open, breaking down the PGA DFS slates for daily fantasy golf contests on FanDuel and DraftKings. Be sure to subscribe to The Turn Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and […]

SP Streamer Episode 28: Predictions and Draft Prep w/ Vlad Sedler

Doug Ishikawa (@coachingish) and Michael Simione (@SPStreamer) are joined by Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) for another episode of the SP Streamer podcast to discuss some fantasy baseball. Be sure to subscribe to the SP Streamer Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes […]

Tampa Bay Rays: Top 12 Dynasty Prospects

The Tampa Bay Rays will be our next stop on the farm to evaluate the best prospects on each MLB team. Once the 2020 MLB season begins, it may turn out that Minor League systems will be more important than usual. Franchises are losing money during the pandemic layoff, so many teams will be looking […]

WPC+ Videocast: New ATC Projections for Hitters

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut are joined by Ariel Cohen to discuss his revised ATC projections for the 2020 MLB season. How should hitters be valued over a 60-game season and what can the projections tell us on draft day? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts […]

NFL Proposing Player Salaries Be Held In Escrow

The National Football League Players Association informed its board of representatives on Tuesday that the league proposed 35 percent of player salaries be held in escrow to help manage costs during the 2020 season, according to sources. It comes as COVID-19 has created uncertainty for the upcoming season, with the league and players undecided on […]

Gerrit Cole Nine Wins From Breaking Record

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole is nine straight wins from breaking Carl Hubbell’s record for consecutive regular season wins without a loss. Wins aren’t the gold standard of pitching metrics, but Cole owns an impressive 35-10 record over the past two years and hasn’t lost a regular season game since May 22 of […]

Jadeveon Clowney More Likely To Return To Seattle

The odds have likely increased that free-agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney will re-sign with the Seattle Seahawks, in the opinion of The Seattle Times' Bob Condotta. The Browns reportedly offered Clowney as much as $17 million at one point, but they're likely out of the picture now after they restructured Olivier Vernon's deal on Tuesday. […]

Brandon Scherff Unlikely To Reach Long-Term Deal

There's not much optimism that the Washington Redskins will reach a long-term deal with right guard Brandon Scherff before the July 15 deadline to sign players on the franchise tag, according to a source. If he plays the 2020 season on the tag, he'll make $15.03 million. Washington would like to keep Scherff around for […]

Eric Hosmer No Stranger To Hot Starts

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer has a knack for quick starts. Over the past five seasons, the nine-year veteran holds an .833 OPS through the first 60 games, incidentally the length of 2020. After spiraling to end last year, Hosmer finished with a subpar 91 wRC+ and 22 long balls in his second […]

Ryan Helsley A Candidate For Saves In St. Louis?

When asked about the team's closer role on Tuesday, St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak's first response was relief pitcher Ryan Helsley. Giovanny Gallegos was also mentioned, but he is not yet in summer camp. Carlos Martinez is another candidate if he's not stretched out enough to be a starter. Jordan Hicks (elbow) will […]

Joey Lucchesi's Splits Align With Expanded Bullpens

If he makes the rotation, San Diego Padres starter Joey Lucchesi will benefit from a larger bullpen this season. The third-year pitcher has demonstrated stark splits, possessing a sturdy .685 OPS against the first two times through the order compared to a bloated .943 afterwards. Assuming he bests teammate Cal Quantrill, the Friars will likely […]

Julio Teheran Among Angels Placed On Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels placed starting pitchers Julio Teheran, Jose Suarez and Dillon Peters (oblique) and infielder Luis Rengifo on the 10-day injured list on Monday. Other than Peters, who is dealing with an oblique injury, the Angels didn't give reasons why they placed them on the injured list. It raises speculation that they could […]

Shohei Ohtani Struggles With Control In Intrasquad Game

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (elbow) pitched in a game-like atmosphere for the first time in two years on Tuesday at Angel Stadium. He struggled with his control, though, walking eight batters on roughly 50 pitches. However, both he and manager Joe Maddon aren't overly concerned as he makes his way back from […]

Anthony Rizzo Has Tightness In His Back

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) didn't take part in Tuesday night's intrasquad game because of tightness in his lower back. Rizzo's back has been a problem before for short periods of time at this time of the year, but the Cubs are just being cautious here with their All-Star first baseman. Consider him […]

Victor Caratini Could See At-Bats At DH

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross has raved about catcher Victor Caratini since spring training because of his ability to hit from both sides of the plate. With a universal designated hitter in play in 2020, it's another avenue for Caratini to get more at-bats. "He's always been a very calm, controlled hitter," Ross said. "You […]

Craig Kimbrel Looking Good

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel went unsigned as a free agent until June 7 last year and didn't make his debut until June 27. The hard-throwing reliever had a 1.91 ERA over 542 games in his nine seasons, but he put up a 6.53 ERA in a 23-game showing that also featured injuries. Kimbrel allowed […]

Brad Keller, Ryan O'Hearn Test Positive For COVID-19

The Kansas City Royals announced on Tuesday that starting pitcher Brad Keller and first baseman Ryan O'Hearn tested positive for COVID-19. Keller said he has experienced mild symptoms, while O'Hearn is asymptomatic. Both players will need to return two negative tests within 24 hours in order to join the team's summer camp. Keller will now […]

Joey Gallo Tests Negative On Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo tested negative for COVID-19 on Tuesday via a nasal swab at a private lab in Dallas. Gallo must test negative again within 24 hours in order to be cleared to return to the field. The left-handed slugger has had two negatives on nasal swabs, but he also had a positive […]

Lance Lynn Dominates In Intrasquad Game

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Lance Lynn allowed two hits and no walks while striking out eight in six scoreless innings in an intrasquad game on Tuesday. Lynn threw 83 pitches in the outing and should be ready to go as the team's Opening Day starter at home against the Rockies on July 24. The 33-year-old […]

Seth Beer Tests Positive For COVID-19

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman/outfielder Seth Beer, the team's No. 12 prospect per MLB Pipeline, tested positive for COVID-19 after intake testing was completed. Beer is unlikely to be a realistic option for the D-Backs in 2020, but he was a beast of a hitter at Clemson and became a first-round pick of the Astros in […]

Luis Cessa No Longer Experiencing Coronavirus Symptoms

New York Yankees pitcher Luis Cessa is no longer experiencing coronavirus symptoms after testing positive on Saturday. Cessa has been self-isolating and will likely be ready for the start of the season given that he’s now symptom-free. Cessa is likely to be used mostly as a long reliever this year after not starting any games […]

Masahiro Tanaka Progressing Well

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (head) is reportedly progressing well as he continues to recover from the concussion he suffered on Saturday. Manager Aaron Boone characterized Tanaka’s chances of being ready for the start of the season as uncertain, but it seems as though Tanaka is unlikely to miss multiple starts due to […]

Kyle Higashioka Has A Sore Neck

New York Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka (neck) was scratched from Tuesday’s intrasquad game with neck soreness. The Yankees are likely just being cautious with Higashioka, and the extent of his neck issues should be clarified in the coming days. Higashioka is expected to back up Gary Sanchez this season, giving him the possibility of semi-consistent […]

Clint Frazier Dealing With Foot Issue

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (foot) has been dealing with a foot issue over the past few months, according to manager Aaron Boone. Frazier has reportedly been able to run and play defense despite the issue, so it seems unlikely that his foot will keep him from playing time this season. The odd man […]

Jedrick Wills Inks Rookie Deal

The Cleveland Browns signed No. 10 overall pick Jedrick Wills to his rookie contract on Tuesday. Wills and the team agreed upon a four-year, $19.7 million deal with a team option for a fifth year. The entire contract is fully guaranteed and the rookie tackle will take home an $11.889 million signing bonus. With Wills […]

Raulian Paiva Looks To Continue Climb Up UFC Rankings

Raulian Paiva (19-3) is currently 1-2 in the UFC but faced the top of the heap, dropping a split decision to the division's current No. 8 fighter, Kai Kara France, then a cut stoppage against No. 9 fighter Rogerio Bontorin. Paiva rebounded by scoring his first UFC victory and knocking out Mark De La Rosa […]

Zhalgas Zhumagulov Makes UFC Debut

The 31-year old veteran Zhalgas Zhumagulov (13-3) will finally get to test his skills under the big lights. Zhumagulov enters the UFC on a four-fight winning streak, with two of those wins against former UFC names Ali Bagautinov and Tyson Nam. Six of the Kazakhstan-based fighter's victories are by way of knockout. With such power […]