Xander Bogaerts Exits Wednesday with a Sore Shoulder

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (shoulder) left the Padres' loss on Wednesday night in San Francisco in the sixth inning, and he is dealing with soreness in his left shoulder, according to Padres manager Mike Shildt. It's the same shoulder that Bogaerts fractured last season, and he said after the game that it has […]

Kyle Harrison Diagnosed with a Bruised Elbow

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kyle Harrison gave up five runs on nine hits in just 4 1/3 innings against the Padres on Wednesday, but his team rallied and won, earning him a no-decision. In the fifth inning, he was hit by a comebacker off the bat of Gavin Sheets and immediately left the game. […]

Clippers Expect Nicolas Batum to Return for Next Season

Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum will likely spend another campaign with the team. According to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype, the Clippers expect the French veteran to return for next season. Batum, who will celebrate his 37th birthday in December, has a $4.9 million player option for 2025-26. This season, Batum averaged 4.0 points, […]

Tyus Jones Reportedly on Kings' Radar

Phoenix Suns point guard Tyus Jones may once again be on the move this offseason. Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype reports that the Sacramento Kings are keeping tabs on Jones, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent. Jones reportedly sacrificed money and term last summer to sign with the Suns in hopes of […]

2025 NFL Quarterback Report Card: Grading Every Team's QB Room

Notable QBs on Roster: Kyler Murray, Jacoby Brissett, Clayton Tune Fully recovered from an ACL injury that impacted his 2022 and 2023 campaigns, Murray started every game for the Cardinals for the...

J.P. France Scheduled to Throw Live Batting Practice Friday

Houston Astros starting pitcher J.P. France (shoulder) has been sidelined since last July, when he had surgery to repair a capsule tear in his right shoulder. He has worked his way up to throwing live batting practice this Friday in West Palm Beach, according to manager Joe Espada. The 30-year-old righty could then head out […]

Jeff Green Wants to Play for Two More Years

Houston Rockets forward/center Jeff Green will turn 39 in August but wants to play two more years in the NBA. "I want to play as long as I can," the veteran said on The Zach Lowe Show. "The goal is to get to 20 years, so two shy. Houston has been home for me for […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report - Week 10 Updates for Anthony Santander, Corbin Burnes, Cedric Mullins, Nathan Eovaldi and much more....

This past week has not been a good week for pitchers and injuries. It seems like pitchers were getting hurt more often than position players. In general, pitchers do have a higher rate of landing on the IL than hitters. The question is how to deal with it, and that is an overall strategy question/answer […]

6 Third-Year Fantasy Football Sleepers: Breakout Candidates to Target in Drafts (2025)

If a player hasn't broken out in his first two years in the league, it's usually not a great sign. This is truer for some positions than others, though -- for example, it's generally expected (and observed) that running backs tend to break out earlier in their careers than do tight ends and quarterbacks. Still, […]

Tap That: Episode #180: Into the Mix

Brady Grove hosts the full-card rundown for the official RotoBaller MMA podcast, "Tap That", bringing you analysis of each fight and picks for DFS and straight-up wagers. In addition to this podcast, you can catch our team discussing other sports and topics as well. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get […]

Rockets Desperate to Get Steven Adams Under a New Contract

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer, but the team is hoping to keep him around. Team sources have told The Athletic's Kelly Iko that Adams is seen as "the clear priority" amongst its unrestricted free agents this offseason. After missing the 2023-24 campaign due to […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (June 2 - June 8)

It's time to toe the rubber for another week with our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 10- Monday, June 2 through Sunday, June 8. Whether you're hunting for volume, strikeouts, or wins, we've baked it all into a tidy table for you. Keep us bookmarked for every start/sit option and possible two-start decisions for […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/5/25)

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! Major League Baseball brings another busy day on the diamonds with several afternoon matchups ahead of a solid evening slate. DraftKings includes the second game of the doubleheader for a five-game main slate, while FanDuel leaves off that game but still has a four-game slate under the lights. On the pitching side, […]

Merrill Kelly Strikes Out Eight in Win on Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly notched a quality start in his team's 2-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. Kelly tossed seven shutout innings of one-hit ball while striking out eight and walking one to earn the win. The veteran improved his record to 6-2, to go along with a 3.43 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, […]

2025 NFL Win Totals: AFC Picks, Strength of Schedule, and Team Predictions

I've been covering the NBA and MLB just about every day since the Super Bowl ended, but just like the rest of you football addicts, I am starting to get thirsty for some NFL action. Every year, the schedule release videos and social media productions get more elaborate. And while I considered releasing my first […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/5/2025)

We have a big slate for Thursday's MLB games. We have some great hitting spots on today’s set of games. We have home run-friendly parks, warm weather, and the wind blowing out. We at RotoBaller have been extremely hot in this article over the past few weeks as the weather has heated up, so let's […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results: Part 4

We're onto the fourth edition of our hitter breakouts and fake outs article. You've been looking to see who's real, and we've been telling you thanks to using some stats like xwOBA (but never xwOBACON because honestly that one just makes me hungry). Heading into Week 10, we still have some minutia we've got to […]

Fred VanVleet Likely to Remain in Houston

Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet is expected to remain with the team for the 2025-26 season. League sources have told The Athletic's Kelly Iko that the likelihood of VanVleet playing for a different team next season is "slim." The 31-year-old has a $44.9 million player option for next season, but Iko points out that […]

Nate Schmidt Logs Pair of Helpers Wednesday

Florida Panthers defenseman Nate Schmidt helped out on the offensive end with two assists in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The 33-year-old ended a seven-game point drought by assisting Brad Marchand on a power-play goal and Sam Bennett during an even-strength situation. Schmidt's recent efforts on the attacking end have not been […]

Logan Gilbert Throws 60 Pitches in Latest Rehab Outing

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (elbow) was able to throw 60 pitches in his second rehab outing on Wednesday evening with Triple-A Tacoma. In this start, the right-hander logged three innings of two-run ball with five hits and a walk. He struck out two. In this outing, Gilbert's velocity steadily declined as he progressed […]

Matt Chapman Homers on Wednesday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman launched his 11th homer of the season in a 6-5 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. After the Giants fell down 5-0 in the early innings, Chapman kick-started the comeback with his two-run shot in the fifth to cut the deficit to 5-3. The two-run homer […]

Carter Verhaeghe Registers Two Assists In Game 1 Loss Against Oilers

Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe recorded two assists in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Florida's second line spearheaded the team's offense on the night, with Verhaeghe picking up both of his assists on goals by Sam Bennett. The 29-year-old logged his fifth multi-point game […]

Mick Abel Allows One Run Across Five Frames on Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitching prospect Mick Abel enjoyed another strong outing in his second career MLB start on Wednesday. Facing the Blue Jays, Abel tossed 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball. He allowed just three hits and no walks. However, he only struck out two batters. Abel made his MLB debut on May 18 against […]

Daz Cameron Hits Two-Run Homer on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Daz Cameron turned in a great game in his team's 9-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. Cameron went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer to help power his team to the lopsided victory. The veteran outfielder hit a two-run bomb in the sixth inning, a shot that traveled 437 feet with […]

Gavin Sheets Drives in Four on Wednesday

San Diego Padres first baseman Gavin Sheets had an excellent game in his team's 6-5 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. Sheets went 2-for-5 with a triple and four RBI, but it wasn't quite enough to edge the Giants in the contest. The veteran kicked off the scoring in the game with a […]

Sam Bennett Establishes New Franchise Record with 12 Postseason Goals

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett lit the lamp twice on five shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Finals opener. His two strikes put the Panthers up 3-1 before the Oilers made a comeback and seized the victory, marking a disappointing end to a special night for Bennett. […]

5 Undervalued Hitters and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 10) - Players Who Are Underowned

One thing that will always be true about fantasy baseball is that your team will constantly need help from the waiver wire. Whether it's from injuries, poor performances, demotions, or role changes, the team we drafted is never the same one that helps propel us up the standings throughout the year. Players like Rhys Hoskins, […]

Yohendrick Pinango Hits First Triple-A Home Run

Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Yohendrick Pinango went 2-for-2 with his first home run and three walks during their contest against Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday evening. Pinango got the call to Triple-A on June 1 after an impressive start to the season with Double-A. At Double-A, the No. 24-ranked prospect in the Toronto system held […]

Chase Brown, Breece Hall, James Cook - Who Should I Draft in 2025 Fantasy Football?

The running back position is great, isn't it? It can be extremely difficult to predict the seasons that many backs will have. It's a mercurial position, with a lot of players breaking out early in their careers and without much forewarning, only for them to lose their jobs quickly. It's also a brutal position to […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Picks Up Three Hits, Stolen Base on Wednesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. had a productive game in his team's 6-5 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. Tatis went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs, and a steal, but it wasn't quite enough to knock off the Giants. The veteran outfielder is putting together an excellent all-around season, hitting […]