Max Scherzer Throws 65 Pitches On Friday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer threw 65 pitches to live hitters on the first day of summer camp on Friday. Scherzer was battling through an injury to his right side back in March, but it looks as though he's past that and ready for the start of the regular season later this month. The […]

Welington Castillo Opts Out Of 2020 Season

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that catcher Welington Castillo has opted out of playing in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Castillo will join teammates Ryan Zimmerman and Joe Ross in opting out this year. The 33-year-old was on a minor league deal that he signed in January and was unlikely to make much, if […]

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Feeling Healthy After Extended Break

Montreal Canadiens center Jesperi Kotkaniemi (spleen) will be a full participant in the team's upcoming training camp ahead of their play-in series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Kotkaniemi suffered the injury while playing in the AHL back in March. It has been a tough season for the former third overall pick, but perhaps he can carve […]

Brett Martin Tests Positive For COVID-19

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Brett Martin has tested positive for COVID-19 and has some "mild" symptoms. Martin is a diabetic, so it is a delicate situation, and he's at risk for complications. Heading into the season, Martin was expected to serve in a setup role alongside Rafael Montero and Joely Rodriguez ahead of closer Jose […]

Kyle Busch Looking To Get Back On Track At Indy

Joe Gibbs Racing's Kyle Busch will start from the seventh position in Sunday's Big Machine 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 2020 has been an off year for Busch and the No. 18 team, with no wins through the first 15 races of the season. Busch just hasn't been a consistent threat to win as he […]

Blue Jays Reach An Agreement With Austin Martin

The Toronto Blue Jays have reached an agreement with their first-round shortstop Austin Martin, pending a physical. The Jays selected the 21-year-old out of Vanderbilt with the fifth overall pick in this year’s draft despite having a surplus of infield talent already. He will likely shift to third base at the major league level with […]

Yordan Alvarez Not In Houston

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is currently not in Houston as camps across the league begin to open. When asked about the situation, manager Dusty Baker replied that the reigning Rookie of the Year is not present due to "league mandates." Nothing has been confirmed, but it is fair to consider that his absence […]

David Njoku Demands Browns Trade Him

According to a Tweet by ESPN's Adam Schefter, Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku has demanded that the team trade him before training camp. The Browns responded by telling Njoku that they would like to keep him, but Njoku is "intent" on being moved to another team. Njoku's request is most likely a result of […]

Troy Stokes Jr. Has Surgery For Broken Hand

Detroit Tigers outfielder Troy Stokes Jr. (hand) suffered a broken bone in his hand and underwent surgery to fix it, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. It's the reason why Stokes was left out of the team's player pool for the upcoming season. The 24-year-old is looking unlikely to be ready for the start of the […]

LCK & LPL DFS Picks for 7/4/20: DraftKings, FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

I did end up going back to some VG on Friday AM, and it was a good thing too. We all as DFS players and bettors have special places in our heart for those teams and players that have won for us in the past, as well as special places in hell for those that […]

Dellin Betances Looks Good During Bullpen Session

New York Mets relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder, Achilles) looked "really good" during his bullpen session on Friday, according to manager Luis Rojas. Shoulder and Achilles injuries limited Betances to only one game last season for the Yankees. If Betances is in fact ready for the July start of the 2020 season, he and Seth […]

Cole Wilcox Added To Player Pool

The San Diego Padres are adding third-rounder Cole Wilcox to their player pool on Friday. The Padres just signed Wilcox to a record-breaking signing bonus for a third-round pick this week to persuade him not to return to college at Georgia. If it weren't for signability issues, the right-handed pitcher would've gone in the first […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects: On the Farm with the Brewers and Twins

Doug (@coachingish) is joined by Cory Ott (@Cory5Ott) for another quick-hitting episode of the SP Streamer podcast "On The Bump" to discuss both the Milwaukee Brewers and Minnesota Twins prospects in 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 […]

Mike Trout On The Fence About Playing In 2020

With Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout and his wife, Jessica, expecting their first child in August, he is discussing the possibility of sitting out in 2020 on a daily basis. "Honestly, I still don't feel comfortable," Trout told reporters Friday. The three-time American League MVP continues to have discussions with general manager Billy Eppler […]

Jacob deGrom Appears To Be In Midseason Form

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom appears to be in midseason form, according to Mets manager Luis Rojas. Rojas made those statements on Friday following a bullpen session thrown by deGrom. deGrom is coming off of a National League Cy Young award season in which he posted an 11-8 record, 2.43 ERA and 0.97 […]

Engel's Angles: Favorite Fantasy Draft Targets by Round

You will never hear me say I was “sniped” on a fantasy football draft pick. I have several players queued up in every round and just take the top one remaining when it is my turn. Of course, though, there are players I prefer in each round if I can get them. These are my […]

Yoenis Cespedes Ramps Up To Sprinting

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (heel, ankle) was able to ramp up to sprinting speed while quarantined. Cespedes, named to the Mets 60-man player pool, is coming off of heel and ankle injuries that have kept him sidelined since July of 2018. The Mets have indicated that they want to see him in person […]

MacKenzie Gore Has Incredibly High Ceiling

San Diego Padres left-handed starter MacKenzie Gore, baseball's No. 1 pitching prospect and fifth overall, is the most intriguing starting option behind ace Chris Paddack in 2020. If Gore debuts early on this year and dominates as a rookie, the Padres could sneak into the playoffs for the first time since 2006. The 21-year-old southpaw […]

Saints Banking On Healthy Marcus Davenport

New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (foot) was sent to Injured Reserve last year with a Lisfranc injury a year after a turf toe injury limited him to 13 games. Between Davenport and Cameron Jordan, the Saints starting defensive ends had 19.5 sacks in the first 12 games. The Saints are being patient with […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Absent From Red Sox Camp

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez has not arrived to Fenway Park during the early stages of summer camp as he awaits his results after undergoing a test for COVID-19. Rodriguez is currently isolating after being around somebody who tested positive at his home in Florida. The 27-year-old left-hander got off to an impressive […]

Keke Coutee Hungry Heading Into Third Season

Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee hopes to have a bigger role in 2020 despite the additions of Brandin Cooks and Randall Cobb after the team traded DeAndre Hopkins to the Cardinals. "Very hungry, very hungry," Coutee said. "Not a lot of talking, just ready to work. Results speak for themselves in 2020." Coutee had […]

Indians Sign Steve Baron, Jake Elmore, David Hernandez

The Cleveland Indians have signed catcher Steve Baron, infielder Jake Elmore and relief pitcher David Hernandez to minor league deals on Friday. Baron will report to the club’s Lake County camp, while Elmore and Hernandez will report to Progressive Field in Cleveland. Hernandez should be used regularly early on as starters begin to build up their […]

2020 MLB All-Star Game Canceled

Due to health circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Major League Baseball announced on Friday that the All-Star game will not be played in 2020 for the first time since World War II. The Dodgers, who had been scheduled to host the game, will host the next available All-Star game in 2022. The Braves will […]

Michael Kopech Dealing With Personal Matter

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (personal) will be away from the team's camp as he deals with a personal matter. White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said that Kopech is healthy, but there is no timetable for his return. Kopech is expected to be with the big league club this season after recovering […]

Carlos Carrasco Already Built Up To Six-Inning Workload

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (elbow) has already built up to a six-inning workload, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. It sounds as if Carrasco was able to build up momentum on his own before joining his teammates for their first workouts together. This is obviously great news for Carrasco owners. He should be […]

Delino DeShields Tests Positive For COVID-19

Cleveland Indians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said that outfielder Delino DeShields tested positive for COVID-19 before arriving to camp this week. DeShields has been experiencing mild symptoms and is waiting to test negative before traveling to Cleveland for summer camp. The 27-year-old figures to be outfield depth in Cleveland this year, mainly in […]

Logan Morrison In Great Shape

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Logan Morrison said that he was on the field six days a week during the coronavirus shutdown, including four days a week facing live arms. Morrison took part in a series of workouts in Palm Beach, Fla., including Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, Corey Kluber, Paul Goldschmidt and Giancarlo Stanton. Morrison was […]

Giovanny Gallegos Absent From Early Workouts

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Giovanny Gallegos will be absent from the team's early summer camp workouts as he remains in his native country of Mexico, according to a source. The team hasn't explained the exact nature of his absence yet. Gallegos has some time to get to the States, but this is a minor […]

EPL Betting Picks (7/4/20) - English Premier League Soccer Wagers

Thursday's games saw us bag the Sheffield United v Tottenham pick and despite saying Manchester City would get more corners than Liverpool (denied by a 92nd minute Liverpool corner), they failed to get six for the pick anyway. I did say that Kevin de Bruyne was a good bet to score and I wouldn't be […]

Mikko Rantanen Back At Avalanche Practice

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (upper body) skated with his teammates at practice this past week. It was the first time he has skated since Feb. 17. The Finnish forward missed 28 games due to injury this season, which severely hampered his production. Rantanen still produced 41 points in 42 games when active, so […]