Max Scherzer Strikes Out Four in Rehab Outing

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer (thumb) tossed 4 1/3 innings during his first rehab outing on Friday evening. Facing Triple-A Columbus, Scherzer struck out four batters and allowed four hits and two runs. He did not allow a walk. This was a strong showing for the veteran, who is working his way back […]

Josh Reynolds the Front-Runner for WR2 Duties

New York Jets wide receiver Josh Reynolds is the early front-runner to take over as the team's No. 2 receiver behind Garrett Wilson this year, according to The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt. Reynolds is the only player the Jets added this offseason that has ties to new head coach Aaron Glenn and offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand […]

Garrett Wilson's Stock Up This Offseason

The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt writes that New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson's stock is up this offseason. Wilson was the best player on the field for all of the spring practices open to the media while making highlight-reel catches and rarely dropping any of quarterback Justin Fields' passes. The new coaching staff is highlighting […]

Evan Carter Out of Saturday's Lineup

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (wrist) is not in Saturday's lineup when the Rangers continue a series against the Chicago White Sox. Carter was removed from Friday's game after suffering a wrist injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to Sunday's game. This afternoon, the Rangers will give Wyatt Langford the […]

Jordan Beck Sitting on Saturday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Jordan Beck is not in Saturday's lineup when the Rockies continue a series against the Atlanta Braves. Beck has been in the starting nine in each of the past nine games. During this stretch, the 24-year-old has posted a .333/.381/.410 line with three doubles, four RBI, one stolen base, and a 7:3 […]

Breece Hall Motivated Going into 2025 Season

New York Jets running back Breece Hall sounds pretty motivated to prove himself as one of the top backs in the NFL going into the 2025 season. "We have a great running back room," Hall said, "but my mentality is every day I'm going to prove that I am the best back on this roster […]

5 Veteran Fantasy Football Tight End Fallers: Overvalued TEs Set to Lose Targets (2025)

Tight end is probably the most polarizing position in fantasy football. Every year, there are only a few elite contributors at the position. That means that unless you land one of the top guys, it becomes a real pain to fill the position each week. This has led to many fantasy gamers lobbying to remove […]

Spencer Arrighetti Shifted to 60-Day Injured List

The Houston Astros have shifted right-handed pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) to the 60-day injured list on Saturday. The 25-year-old has been sidelined with a fractured thumb since April. Arrighetti suffered this injury during a batting practice session. Arrighetti only made two starts before hitting the injured list. During this brief 9 2/3 inning stretch, Arrighetti […]

Astros Place Jacob Melton on 10-Day Injured List With Ankle Sprain

The Houston Astros placed rookie outfielder Jacob Melton (ankle) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a right-ankle sprain and recalled outfielder Cooper Hummel from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. The team also recalled infielder Luis Guillorme and optioned infielder/outfielder Shay Whitcomb. Melton, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, sprained […]

White Sox Bringing Up Ryan Noda

The Chicago White Sox announced on Saturday that they recalled first baseman Ryan Noda from Triple-A Charlotte and optioned first baseman Tim Elko to Charlotte in a corresponding move. The White Sox claimed Noda off waivers on Friday from the Boston Red Sox. Noda will immediately enter the starting lineup on Saturday against the Texas […]

Ryan Jeffers Getting a Breather Versus Astros

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers will retreat to the bench on Saturday in Houston against the Astros at Daikin Park. Christian Vazquez is doing the catching for right-hander Joe Ryan and will hit ninth against Astros right-hander Hunter Brown. Jeffers has taken over primary catching duties for the Twins this year over Vazquez and is […]

Royce Lewis Not in Saturday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the hosting Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Brooks Lee will handle third base duties for the Twins and will hit sixth against Astros right-hander Hunter Brown. Lewis suffered a left-hamstring strain in Friday night's loss to the Astros, […]

Xavier Edwards Getting Saturday Off

Miami Marlins middle infielder Xavier Edwards is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's contest in D.C. against the hosting Washington Nationals. Javier Sanoja will get the start at the keystone and will hit ninth against Nationals right-hander Trevor Williams. After returning from a stint on the injured list, the switching-hitting Edwards has shifted over […]

Brandon Aiyuk Making Good Progress From Knee Injury

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on the Pat McAfee Show this week that wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee) is making great progress in his rehab from a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee that he suffered last October. "Brandon is doing a tremendous job coming back. It's kind of incredible […]

UFL DFS Lineup Picks: DraftKings Daily Fantasy Advice for UFL Championship

Welcome to the UFL Championship, RotoBallers! We have a final matchup between the Michigan Panthers and the D.C. Defenders, who each finished the year in second place with a 6-4 record and knocked off teams with better records, the Birmingham Stallions and St. Louis Battlehawks, respectively. The game holds a high 51.5-point implied total, so […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 12)

This week's Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire recommendations are an exciting bunch of players. We have some crafty veterans, younger upside players, and even some saves for those of you lacking in that area. The players below are all under 40 percent rostered in Yahoo! leagues. Some of them might already be rostered in your leagues, […]

Keon Coleman Inconsistent at Minicamp

Much like his rookie season last year, Buffalo Bills second-year wide receiver Keon Coleman showed inconsistency in mandatory minicamp practice this week, according to The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia. Coleman has shown the ability to make big plays occasionally, but then he'll have regrettable reps that question his ability to be a consistent playmaker for the […]

Mitchell Trubisky Not a Lock for Backup Job

The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia writes that the Buffalo Bills backup quarterback job behind starter Josh Allen is up for grabs this offseason. Mitchell Trubisky isn't a lock to remain as Allen's backup in 2025. The writing was on the wall for Trubisky's backup job to be in jeopardy when the team signed Mike White to […]

Dalton Kincaid Adds Strength and Bulk

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane said that tight end Dalton Kincaid added both strength and bulk to his frame this offseason after a disappointing second season in 2024. He caught 73 of 91 targets for 673 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games in his rookie season but had a 44-448-2 line in 13 […]

James Cook a Full Participant in Mandatory Minicamp

ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg writes that Buffalo Bills running back James Cook, despite seeking a contract extension, was a full participant in the team's three-day mandatory minicamp this week. General manager Brandon Beane said the "relationship's very good and I know [Cook's] going to be ready to roll when we get to [training camp in] Rochester." […]

Tyrese Haliburton Struggles in Friday's Loss to OKC

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton struggled in Friday's loss to OKC. He had 18 points, his second-highest mark of the NBA Finals. However, after going 4-for-8 from downtown in Game 3, the 25-year-old made just one of his seven tries from behind the arc in Game 4. Haliburton is now averaging 17.8 points, 7.5 assists, […]

Jacob Misiorowski Expected to Make Next Start

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski (ankle) is expected to make his next start against the Chicago Cubs. Misiorowski exited his MLB debut early on Thursday after suffering an ankle/leg injury. However, following the game, Misiorowski noted that he felt fine and had minor swelling in his left ankle. Given this update, the hard-throwing […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (June 9 - June 15)

The temperatures are turning up and so are we, thanks to our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 11- Monday, June 9 through Sunday, June 15. Our table will help you keep your cool as we navigate these hot summer months. Make sure we're bookmarked for every start/sit option and possible two-start decisions for the […]

Chet Holmgren Dominates the Glass in Game 4

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren had another double-double in Friday's win over the Indiana Pacers. The 2022 No. 2 overall pick had 14 points, a dip from the 20 he had in Game 3, but he made up for it by amassing a game-high 15 boards, his highest rebounding total of the series. Isaiah […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads the Way in Game 4

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 35 points in Friday's win over the Indiana Pacers. He added three steals and a block. OKC had trouble keeping up with Indiana throughout the night. However, SGA put the Thunder on his back by scoring 15 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter while […]

Fantasy Football Quarterback Sleepers, Busts, and Value Picks - Draft Mistakes To Avoid (2025)

Fantasy football is a year-round game, even for fantasy players who only play in redraft leagues. The offseason is long and boring, but it provides fantasy players with ample time to prepare for the upcoming season. Furthermore, there are several ways fantasy players can prepare for the upcoming season, including examining early average draft position […]

Jalen Williams Has a Quality Showing on Friday Night

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams scored 27 points in Friday's win over the Indiana Pacers. He added seven rebounds and three assists. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way by finishing with a game-high 35 points. However, despite failing to drain a three-point shot, the 24-year-old still had his best showing of the NBA Finals on […]

Logan Webb Limits Dodgers to Two Hits in Win

San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb held the Dodgers to two runs in seven innings of work on Friday, allowing two hits (one home run) and three walks while striking out four batters on the way to picking up his sixth win of the season in the 6-2 victory over Los Angeles. It was also […]

Christian Moore - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team leagues CALL-UP ETA: Now ANALYSIS: On Thursday evening, the Angels announced they were promoting their top-ranked prospect, infielder Christian Moore, to the major leagues. Moore was selected with the eighth pick in last year's draft out of Tennessee. Moore wasted little time making an impact as he made his Double-A debut […]

Matt Olson Collects Three Hits, Drives in Three on Friday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson went 3-for-4 on Friday, including a double, three RBI, and three runs scored in a 12-4 win over the Rockies. The 31-year-old is riding a five-game hit streak and has reached base safely via hit or walk in 15 consecutive contests, going 16-for-55 (.291) with seven doubles, two home runs, […]