Jose Barrero Homers, Plates Three Monday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop/outfielder Jose Barrero had a solid game at the plate in Monday's 6-3 win over the Pirates. The 27-year-old went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run, three RBI, and two strikeouts. Barrero turned on a third-inning Carmen Mlodzinski fastball, landing it into the left-field bullpen for his first homer of […]

Devin Williams Allows Three Runs In Eighth Inning Monday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Devin Williams continued his dismal start to the season in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Padres. Williams came in to pitch the top of the eighth inning with a 3-0 lead. He got the first out on a strikeout, allowed a walk and a single, and got the second out […]

AJ Smith-Shawver Pitches Eight Scoreless Innings In Monday's Win

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver looked sharp in Monday's 4-0 win over the Reds. Smith-Shawver took a no-hitter into the eighth inning and finished the outing with eight innings pitched, one hit allowed, four walks allowed, and five strikeouts. The 22-year-old's first two starts of the season left something to be desired, but he […]

Ravens Add 17 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents

The Baltimore Ravens signed 17 undrafted rookie free agents before the start of their 2025 rookie minicamp. The players they added are as follows: wide receiver Jahmal Banks (Nebraska), outside linebacker Diwun Black (Temple), offensive tackle Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan (Oregon State), wide receiver Xavier Guillory (Arizona State), inside linebacker Jay Higgins (Iowa), guard Reid Holskey (Miami […]

Carson Kelly Hits Eighth Homer Of Season Monday

Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly continued his torrid start to the season in Monday's 9-2 win over the Giants. Kelly went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout. The 30-year-old jumped on a sixth-inning Hayden Birdsong hanging breaking pitch, sending it into the left-field seats. Kelly has been producing at a career-best rate […]

Chiefs Sign 16 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents

The Kansas City Chiefs signed 16 undrafted rookie free agents after the conclusion of the 2025 NFL draft last month. The names they added were wide receiver Elijhah Badger (Florida), tight end Jake Briningstool (Clemson), safety Will Brooks (Tennessee), offensive lineman Dalton Cooper (Oklahoma State), cornerback Jacobe Covington (USC), punter Eddie Czaplicki (USC), wide receiver […]

Freddie Freeman Hits 350th Career Home Run Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman had a historic night in Monday's 7-4 win over the Marlins. Freeman went 2-for-5 with a single and a two-run home run. The 35-year-old launched a third-inning Sandy Alcantara middle-middle fastball over the center-field wall for the 350th HR of his career. The milestone came amidst a great […]

Packers Release Tulu Griffin

The Green Bay Packers released wide receiver Tulu Griffin, according to general manager Brian Gutekunst. Griffin will be looking to join a new organization after just signing a Reserve/Futures deal with the Packers back in January. However, the Packers needed to make a little room on their current roster after drafting both Matthew Golden (first […]

Cole Ragans Fans 11 In Dominant Start Monday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans (groin) looked perfectly healthy in Monday's 3-0 win over the White Sox. Ragans was pushed back from his normal rotation due to a groin strain, but he tossed five excellent innings, allowing three hits and two walks with 11 strikeouts. The 27-year-old's ERA has been a little higher […]

Cardinals Sign Josiah Deguara

The Arizona Cardinals signed free-agent tight end Josiah Deguara to an undisclosed deal on Monday, according to AZCardinals.com's Zach Gershman. Deguara is heading into his sixth NFL season in 2025 after spending the 2024 campaign with the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he caught all three of his targets for just 14 yards in 15 games (no […]

Jimmie Ward Out Of Walking Boot And Running

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said on Monday that veteran safety Jimmie Ward (foot) is out of his walking boot and has been running after having offseason foot surgery. "Jimmie is doing fine," Ryans said. Ward suffered his foot injury in Week 16 in 2024 in his second year with the Texans and was […]

Roman Anthony Collects Three Hits, Gets Average Back Above .300

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony went 3-for-5 with three singles, an RBI, and a stolen base for Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, pushing his batting average back up to .305 to go along with a .933 OPS, a .418 wOBA, and a .151 wRC+. Just when it looks like Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu […]

Brady House With A Strong First Month Of The Season

Washington Nationals third base prospect Brady House has been hitting well for Triple-A Rochester so far this year, slashing .293/.353/.488 with seven doubles, a triple, and five home runs over 32 games (136 PA). The former first-round draft pick is making a push for a big league debut. With Paul DeJong not expected to return […]

Jacob Misiorowski Solid Again In Latest Start

Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski allowed just one earned run in his latest start on Saturday for Triple-A Nashville despite allowing five hits and four walks over six innings of work. The righty struck out five batters, and perhaps most importantly, threw 92 pitches in the outing, which would be enough to be considered […]

Rece Hinds Hits Home Run No. 7 In Three-Hit Day At Triple-A

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Rece Hinds homered for the seventh time this season in a 3-for-6 day at the plate for Triple-A Louisville on Sunday. The former second-round draft pick has his season-long slash line up to .274/.338/.521 with 31 RBI, 25 runs scored, and 12 steals through 32 games (134 PA), and could be knocking […]

Otto Kemp Up To 10 Home Runs, Tied For Most In The Minors

Philadelphia Phillies infield prospect Otto Kemp homered in Game 1 of Triple-A Lehigh Valley's doubleheader on Sunday, his 10th of the season, which grabbed a share of the minor league home run lead. The 25-year-old has been on a tear the last week and a half, going 20-for-42 (.476) with seven doubles, four home runs, […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball, and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important for […]

Spencer Aguiar's DraftKings PGA DFS Overview - The Truist Championship (Premium Content)

Here at RotoBaller, we are constantly searching for ways to give our loyal readers the best fantasy sports content possible. With that goal in mind, I am proud to announce that my typical Monday DraftKings article has been changed from a free article to a premium piece. Everything from that article that people grew to […]

Zebby Matthews Strikes Out Five Batters

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews showed off his swing-and-miss stuff during a start against the Columbus Clippers on Sunday. Matthews went four innings, allowing two runs on seven hits while striking out five batters in a no-decision. The right-hander has struggled during his last two starts, but the five punchouts is nice to see. […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - May 6, 2025

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Each night, we will bring you our award-winning NHL DFS Heat Map with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet: Blue means ELITE, Green means GO (good for the player), Yellow means value/supplemental play, […]

Justin Martinez To Begin Throwing This Week

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Justin Martinez (shoulder) was recently placed on the 15-day injured list. The right-hander is dealing with right shoulder inflammation, but hopefully he won't be sidelined for too long. He underwent additional imaging that didn't show any significant damage. That being said, Martinez is reportedly going to begin a throwing program this […]

2025 Fantasy Football PPR Rankings: Top 400 (Post-NFL Draft) - Malik Nabers, Ashton Jeanty, Christian McCaffrey, Travis Hunter, Bucky Irving, more

The NFL Draft has come and gone, which means the 2025 fantasy football season will be here before you know it. Now that we know where the majority of impact players will play, the fantasy football pecking order is beginning to take shape. Below, check out our team's early 2025 fantasy football PPR rankings for […]

Tyler Callihan Suffers Broken Forearm

Cincinnati Reds infielder Tyler Callihan (forearm) was forced to exit early during Monday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Callihan suffered a broken left forearm when he collided into the wall while trying to make a catch in the third inning. This is terrible news as Callihan is going to miss significant time from this injury. […]

Gio Urshela Sitting Out On Monday

Athletics third baseman Gio Urshela is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This appears to be a regular rest day for Urshela who has been hot at the plate recently. Over the last 10 games, Urshela has a batting average over .300 with 11 hits and four runs […]

When Is Cade Horton Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 6 Update)

Chicago Cubs' No. 2 prospect, Cade Horton, is one of the best pitchers in the minors. Horton has been pitching well at Triple-A Iowa this season and had a strong chance to be promoted to the major league roster by the summer.  However, with the recent injury to Shota Imanaga (hamstring), Horton could be up […]

When Is Bubba Chandler Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 6 Update)

It was at this point last season that many fantasy managers were wondering when Paul Skenes would be promoted. Skenes had a 0.99 ERA and 45 strikeouts in his first seven starts at Triple-A Indianapolis to start the 2024 season. He was then called up to make his MLB debut on May 11 against the […]

Drake Baldwin Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Outlook - Prospect Fundamentals Focus

A spring training injury to incumbent starting catcher Sean Murphy opened a door for Drake Baldwin to not just make the Braves' 2025 Opening Day roster but also serve as the primary backstop until Murphy returned in mid to late April. In this article, we will first trace the evolution of Baldwin's offensive plate profile since his 2020 […]

Top-5 MLB Pitching Prospects To Stash For Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues - Week 6 (2025)

Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 6 of the 2025 MLB season. With injuries beginning to pile up in the major leagues, several pitching prospects are on the brink of receiving the call. This week, we will look at the top pitching prospect in the sport who […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (May 5 - May 11)

We're onto May with plenty of lessons learned as we look to build on strong starts with our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 6- Monday, May 5 through Sunday, May 11. We trust the first month has been kind to you and your pitching stats! Be sure to bookmark us for every start/sit option […]

Kristaps Porzingis Questionable To Return To Game 1

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is questionable to return to Monday's playoff clash with the Knicks. Leading up to his premature exit, he logged only 13 minutes, failing to score a point while adding four rebounds. The C's have a decisive lead heading toward the fourth quarter, so it's certainly possible Porzingis won't be […]