Breaking Down UFC Fight Island - UFC 251: Petr Yan vs. Jose Aldo

It's almost here, folks. We're just days away of making Fight Island a reality. I know you are disappointed about the fact that we're not going to watch athletes fight inside an octagon placed in the middle of a sandy beach, but what we're about to witness will make it to history books. The UFC, […]

Anthony Rendon Says He'll Be Ready

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon said he didn't have much time for baseball activities to stay ready for the season during the coronavirus shutdown, but he thinks he'll be able to flip the switch by the time the season begins on July 24 in Oakland. Manager Joe Maddon also isn't worried that Rendon […]

What to Expect from Washington's Backfield in 2020

The running back position in fantasy football is historically shallow. You traditionally have your five no-brainer top running backs worthy of a first-round pick, and another 10 or so guys deserving of a top-45 pick thanks to their situation/talent/history. After that, you have a lot of gray area. That gray area is where fantasy football […]

Fantasy Football Burning Questions for 2020: NFC East

The King’s new series on hot fantasy football topics for the 2020 season focuses on separate divisions in each edition. We will examine some of the biggest burning questions per team as you plan for your upcoming drafts. In this installment, we tackle some significant fantasy issues in the NFC East. There is an interesting […]

Matt Shoemaker Throws Five Innings In Intrasquad Game

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker looked sharp in the team's intrasquad game on Thursday, completing five frames in 60 pitches. The right-hander threw 42 of these for strikes while punching out four, with his only blemish coming from a Bo Bichette home run. Shoemaker is looking like he'll be stretched out by the […]

Raheem Mostert Demands Trade: Fantasy Bomb Pod

Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano discuss the fantasy football implications of the trade demand by San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert. Will an NFL team make a deal for him and if not, how far does his ADP fall? Also, what does this mean for the value of Tevin Coleman and Jerick McKinnon? Like […]

News, Notes and the Fantasy Implications - Bases Loaded Podcast

Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) rolls solo! Join Mike as rolls solo and dives into a ton of the recent happenings around baseball and how it can effect your fantasy teams. Subscribe to the Bases Loaded podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and […]

Bubba & Bat Flip 43 2B/SS/OF Review - Benched with Bubba (EP 302)

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Bat Flip Crazy (@BatFlipCrazy) to review the 2B, SS, and OF positions for a 60 game season, as well as go over some listener questions. Be sure to subscribe to the Benched With Bubba Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest […]

KBO DFS Cheat Sheets: Lineups, Starters & Matchups for 7/11/20

Welcome, Rotoballers, to my KBO DFS Cheat Sheet! These cheat sheets will include my usual KBO Starting Lineups sheet, KBO Starting Pitchers for the upcoming slate, and my KBO matchup sheets where I personally project the starting lineups for each team. Remember the KBO is an entirely different animal than MLB and small things can […]

Shaquem Griffin A Bubble Player

Seattle Seahawks third-year linebacker Shaquem Griffin is one of The Seattle Times' Bob Condotta's "bubble" players for training camp this summer. He has yet to carve out a role as a starting linebacker after being a fifth-round pick out of Central Florida in 2018. Seattle has also added three draft picks in the last two […]

Dolphins Haven't Discussed Extension With Matt Breida

The Miami Dolphins have yet to discuss a contract extension with running back Matt Breida after giving up the No. 153 overall pick in April's draft to acquire him from the 49ers. The running back is scheduled for unrestricted free agency after the 2020 season and is scheduled to make $3.3 million in the final […]

Jaguars Sign Second-Rounder Laviska Shenault Jr.

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed second-round wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. to his rookie deal on Thursday. When fully healthy, Shenault can end up being one of the most explosive receivers in a stacked class at the position. Shenault played at Colorado and was the 42nd overall pick in the draft. He was twice an All-Pac […]

Wil Myers Earning His Stripes Back

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers may once again be a viable fantasy asset. With outfielder Tommy Pham sidelined indefinitely due to COVID-19, Myers is the front-runner to start in right field. The 29-year-old has maintained a positive outlook despite a tumultuous offseason of trade rumors while entering spring training as a rotational option. With Pham’s […]

Jets Sign Rookie Lamical Perine

The New York Jets announced on Thursday that they signed rookie running back Lamical Perine to his rookie contract after they selected him in the fourth round (120th overall) back in April. The Florida product became the fourth of the team's nine draft picks to sign. He rushed for a team-high 826 yards and seven […]

Trent Grisham Locking Up Center Field Duties

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham has shined in summer camp and is a near-lock to be the starting center fielder. After debuting in 2019, the 23-year-old joined the Friars via trade with starter Zach Davies in the offseason. Grisham comes with a power/speed pedigree and strong plate discipline. He registered a respectable .738 OPS […]

Jon Duplantier Likely To Miss Start Of Season

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jon Duplantier (elbow) "slowly initiated a throwing program" as he works his way back from elbow issues that popped up in April, according to manager Torey Lovullo. The skipper said it's safe to assume that Duplantier will not be ready in time for Opening Day on July 24. The right-hander had […]

Seth Beer Cleared To Return To Camp

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said on Thursday that first base/outfield prospect Seth Beer, who was announced as a positive for COVID-19 just two days ago, has been cleared to return to summer camp at Salt River Fields. It's unclear when Beer tested positive for the virus. Beer is the team's No. 12 prospect, per […]

No Explanation For Starling Marte's Absence

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he was unable to update the status of outfielder Starling Marte on Thursday after he was missing from summer camp for a third straight day. Arizona announced on Wednesday that they have a new positive COVID-19 test on Wednesday, but they didn't identify the player. There's a chance it's […]

Drew Pomeranz Fine After Tweaking Knee

San Diego Padres reliever Drew Pomeranz (knee) is fine despite exiting last weekend’s game after planting awkwardly. The move was precautionary and he’ll make his next scheduled outing. The 31-year-old journeyman found new life as a left-handed specialist in 2019 and will work from the bullpen in his second stint with the Friars. After flopping […]

Justin Verlander Showing Revamped Delivery

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (groin) is completely healed from March groin surgery and was also able to make some adjustments to his mechanics during the COVID-19 shutdown that have him feeling "fantastic." He threw three scoreless and hitless innings in an intrasquad game Thursday. The right-hander was 21-6 with a 2.58 ERA last […]

Ryan Weathers, Joey Cantillo Destined For Alternate-Site Roster

San Diego Padres pitching prospects Ryan Weathers and Joey Cantillo will likely be alternate-site starters once the season starts. The team’s No. 9 and 10 prospects, respectively, had little shot of making the big league roster but will stay sharp while tuning up Padres hitters waiting for call-ups. Weathers, 20, posted a 3.84 ERA in 22 […]

Josh Reddick Has Leg Up In Right Field

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker is giving outfielder Josh Reddick the leg up in the right field competition over youngster Kyle Tucker. Baker intimated that Tucker will have to win the job from Reddick, who is in the fourth year of his contract. “The future is probably Tucker’s, but the now is probably Reddick’s,” Baker […]

Billy Hamilton Put On Injured List

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler announced on Thursday that outfielder Billy Hamilton and left-handed reliever Jarlin Garcia have been put on the 10-day injured list. The two players are on the injured list for "medical reasons" but wasn't more specific. It's likely that they've either tested positive for COVID-19 or have come in contact […]

Buster Posey Still Weighing Decision To Play In 2020

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey was absent on Thursday for a second straight day and missed a practice for the third time since summer workouts started at Oracle Park. Manager Gabe Kapler said Posey is dealing with a personal matter away from the field and is still weighing the option of sitting out of […]

Jimmie Johnson Returns At Kentucky

After testing positive for COVID-19 and missing last week's race at Indianapolis, Hendrick Motorsports driver Jimmie Johnson returns to the seat of the No. 48 at Kentucky Speedway. The seven-time champion was cleared by NASCAR after he tested negative two straight days. Johnson will start from 20th in Sunday's Quaker State 400. In nine starts […]

Anthony Rizzo Sits Out Again Thursday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) sat out of the team's intrasquad scrimmage on Thursday, missing the last two days of workouts with lower back tightness. “I spoke to him yesterday and he felt much better,” manager David Ross said, “so he’s moving the right direction.” Rizzo remains day-to-day and typically deals with some […]

Javier Baez In No Rush To Resume Extension Talks

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez doesn't regret declining the team's offer during negotiations on a long-term extension over the winter, and he's in no "rush" to resume talks in the uncertain climate of the COVID-19 pandemic. Baez will be eligible for free agency after the 2021 season, and he said that talks were "progressing" in […]

Rizin Veteran Jiri Prochazka Making UFC Debut

Jiri Prochazka (26-3-1) will make his UFC debut in his 31st professional bout. The Rizin veteran was 11-1 with the Japanese-based organization from 2015 to 2019. His power has been on full display, winning his last eight in a row by knockout, with seven of those eight coming in the first round. Overall, 23 of […]

Yu Darvish's Fingernail Issue Not A Concern

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (finger) had a brief mound visit during his intrasquad outing on Thursday due to a minor fingernail issue on his right index finger. It's not a concern, though, as the right-hander stayed in the contest and faced six more batters after the mound visit. There's nothing to worry about […]