Jimmy Nelson To Have Back Surgery, Miss Entire Season

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (back) will have surgery on his lower back on Tuesday and will miss the entire 2020 season. Dr. Robert Watkins will perform the lumbar procedure. Nelson signed a one-year deal with the Dodgers, and the team will hold a 2021 option on the right-hander. The 31-year-old had a […]

Austin Riley Could Be Moved To First Base

If Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, who tested positive for COVID-19, isn't ready for the start of the regular season, third baseman/outfielder Austin Riley could fill in at first base. Either Riley or Johan Camargo will likely start the year at the hot corner. “Austin has looked really good [at first base],” manager Brian […]

Luke Voit Loses 13 Pounds

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit has lost 13 pounds during the recent break as part of an effort to improve his defense at first base. With Giancarlo Stanton likely to act as the team’s primary DH, Voit will have to fend off Mike Ford and potentially Miguel Andujar for playing time at first […]

Mike Soroka, Mike Foltynewicz, Sean Newcomb Looking Sharp

Atlanta Braves starting pitchers Mike Soroka, Mike Foltynewicz and Sean Newcomb spent the last few months working out together at a field in Atlanta, and manager Brian Snitker has noticed the work they've put in. “Some of the live [batting practices] we’ve had have been impressive,” Snitker said. “Newcomb and Folty were just nails. You […]

Two More Giants Test Positive For COVID-19

The San Francisco Giants said that two more individuals in the organization have tested positive for COVID-19. The Giants did not release their names. That brings the team's total positive coronavirus cases to four, with last year's first-round Hunter Bishop and minor league pitcher Luis Madero testing positive last week. Players must return two negative […]

Giancarlo Stanton’s Calf Feels Back To Normal

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) is reportedly back to 100% and expects to be the team’s designated hitter for the start of the season. A calf strain has bothered Stanton since early March, so it’s encouraging that he’s finally back to feeling normal. The Yankees appear likely to exercise caution and use Stanton […]

Philadelphia Phillies: Top 10 Dynasty Prospects

The Philadelphia Phillies 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 for […]

A Crash Course for MLB's Sprint Season

In true 2020-style, baseball is about to get funky. Maybe you’re excited about the idea of getting some strange baseball, or maybe the word “fluid” reminds you of the morning after your last visit to Taco Bell. Either way, it’s time to start sorting the chalupas from the chimichangas. Let’s acknowledge that we’re venturing into […]

MacKenzie Gore, Luis Patino Battling To Crack Roster

With the expanded 30-man rosters in 2020, the glimmering chance for San Diego Padres hyped-prospect starters MacKenzie Gore (MLB’s No. 5 prospect) and Luis Patino (No. 27) to crack the team are brightening. Manager Jayce Tingler confirmed the youngsters are “competing for roles,” including potential relief opportunities. However, both prospects are building up as starters […]

Mitch Garver Wants To Start 40-45 Games At Catcher

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver said he would like to start 40-45 games behind the plate in the MLB's 60-game season. While Garver wants to contribute as much as he can for Minnesota at his natural position, his health needs to be a priority after missing time last season. The 29-year-old enjoyed a breakout year […]

Diontae Johnson: Breakout or Break-Ouch?

Every fantasy analyst and their dog seems to have Diontae Johnson on their 2020 breakout list. Despite last year’s accomplishments, which prime him for a breakout campaign in 2020, I would be lying if I said I wasn’t underwhelmed by my further statistical and film analysis. The 2019 third-round pick managed to have a very […]

Kristaps Porzingis Develops New Skill During Hiatus

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis mentioned that he has developed a new element to his game during the hiatus. “It’s a secret," Porzingis said. "I’ll show it on the court.” The shutdown has been great for Porzingis to get back into shape. He mentioned that he was able to get back to 100 percent health […]

Masahiro Tanaka Rides Stationary Bike Monday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (head) rode the bike at Yankee Stadium on Monday as he continues to recover from a mild concussion which he suffered on Saturday. The Yankees are encouraged by Tanaka’s progress so far, and it seems likely that he’ll be ready for the start of the season. Tanaka should […]

Bradley Beal Expected To Travel With Team

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal is expected to travel with the organization for the upcoming NBA restart later this month. Beal is reportedly still undecided about playing during the restart. It sounds like Beal's decision hinges on his conditioning, according to head coach Scott Brooks. The Wizards have a decent chance of catching the Brooklyn […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Could Play During Restart

Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) is expected to travel with the team for the upcoming restart in Orlando. The Suns are not ready to rule out Oubre yet, according to general manager Jason Jones. It was reported back in mid-June that Oubre was unlikely to play, but the Suns appear to be taking […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Undecided About Playing In Orlando

Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. said that his status for the NBA restart is up in the air, but he is leaning towards playing. "When you have the opportunity to do the one thing you love, you just go for it," says Hardaway. He was averaging 21.5 points, 2.1 assists and 3.9 triples during […]

Cardinals Frustrated With Delayed Testing Results in Camp

The St. Louis Cardinals are frustrated with the delays in testing results at summer camp, with team president John Mozeliak saying: "Clearly there’s been a little frustration in our camp in terms of getting test results," with the Cardinals having to cancel Monday's workout. The Cardinals took their tests on Friday but they were not […]

Jamar Taylor Signs With 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers have signed journeyman cornerback Jamar Taylor and waived cornerback Teez Tabor in a deep roster move on Monday. Taylor has bounced around the league for seven years, and he's likely to serve as nothing more than some depth at DB on the off chance that the team needs it. With COVID-19 […]

Sindarius Thornwell Signs With Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans forward Darius Miller (Achilles) is not expected to be ready to play by the beginning of the NBA restart. The team has signed guard Sindarius Thornwell as a substitute player in case Miller is unable to play. Thornwell has not played in the NBA this season, but spent two years with the […]

Charlie Blackmon Remains At Home

Colorado Rockies star outfielder Charlie Blackmon is still remaining at home for the time being following his positive COVID-19 test. Manager Bud Black told reporters that the rest of the team's COVID-19 testing has gone according to plan, but he gave no update on the expected timeline for Blackmon's return. Blackmon is obviously one of […]

Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes Agree On 10-Year Deal

The Kansas City Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes agreed to a 10-year contract extension on Monday, according to a league source. The deal that ties Mahomes to Kansas City through the 2031 season will be the richest contract in NFL history. Last year's Super Bowl MVP had two years remaining on his contract, so it's […]

KBO DFS Lineup Picks For 7/7/20 - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Welcome back, RotoBallers! These last few months without our usual professional sports have been rough, but we can take solace in the fact that DFS contests haven't stopped and KBO has provided us with some exciting content in what has become an unusually empty summer (sincere apologies to UFC and PGA). My general strategy is […]

Marcus Maye On The Trade Block?

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase was looking to trade safety Marcus Maye prior to the start of last season, and general manager Joe Douglas has been fielding offers for him for almost a year. Maye is in the final year of his rookie deal and isn't believed to be in the team's long-term […]

Joey Gallo Tests Positive For COVID-19

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo confirmed that he tested positive for COVID-19. Gallo was first tested on June 27 and received the positive result on June 29. He took another nasal test that was negative but then took another saliva test on July 2, and that test came back positive on Sunday. The slugging outfielder […]

Kyle Ryan Hasn’t Arrived At Cubs Camp

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kyle Ryan has been absent from the team's camp due to a process-based testing delay. It sounds as though he should join up with the team at Wrigley Field sooner than later. The lefty latched onto a role with the Club last season and was successful with a 3.54 ERA in […]

Brandon Guyer Announces Retirement

Free-agent outfielder Brandon Guyer announced his retirement from baseball on Monday. The 34-year-old was a member of the 2016 American League-champion Cleveland Indians. He had a career .274 batting average and an .824 OPS against left-handed pitchers. Guyer also had 24 home runs in his 671 career at-bats. He went to spring training with the […]

Pablo Sandoval's Weight Not An Issue

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler said that corner infielder Pablo Sandoval's weight and conditioning isn't an issue, and the Giants expect Kung Fu Panda to be in game shape by Opening Day later this month even though he's noticeably heavier than he was during spring training in Arizona almost five months ago. Sandoval had […]

Yu Darvish Adds Another Pitch

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish has added a new pitch called the "Supreme,” which is a hybrid pitch that combines a two-seam fastball with a splitter. This will be his 10th pitch that he throws. Darvish had a phenomenal second half of 2019 in which the right-hander had 118 strikeouts and only seven walks […]

David Njoku Still Part Of Cleveland's Plans

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku demanded a trade from the team several days ago, but the team may not be so quick to accommodate him. ESPN's Josina Anderson tweeted on Monday that she believes that Njoku is still a big part of the Browns plans going forward. Anderson went on to state that the […]

Dylan Cease Believes He’s Ready For Opening Day

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease said on Monday that he believes he’ll be ready to throw five to six innings when Opening Day arrives. After being one of the top pitching prospects, Cease made his debut in 2019 and recorded 5.79 ERA in 73 innings over 14 starts. Cease was able to record […]