Joey Votto Begins Rehab Assignment

First baseman Joey Votto (ankle) was transferred to the Blue Jays' rookie-level Florida Complex League to begin a rehab assignment, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Votto has been out with a right ankle sprain since March 17, when the 40-year-old rolled his ankle in the dugout in spring training. However, it appears the former […]

Shohei Ohtani Could Move To Leadoff Spot After Mookie Betts’ Injury

With Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts fracturing his hand on a hit-by-pitch in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Kansas City Royals, the Dodgers lineup will look slightly different in his absence. Manager Dave Roberts said the team is considering moving designated hitter Shohei Ohtani to the leadoff spot, where he has hit one other […]

Jesus Luzardo Pitched Through Back Stiffness In Sunday’s Outing

Miami Marlins pitcher Jesus Luzardo (back) said after Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Washington Nationals that he pitched through a stiff back. Luzardo was not at his best on Sunday, giving up two runs on five hits with three walks and two strikeouts across five innings. His fastball velocity was also down across the board […]

Dallas Goedert vs. Dalton Schultz - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?

One of the biggest questions heading into fantasy football drafts this season is when the right time is to grab a tight end. Some might say it's important to grab Sam LaPorta, who currently has an ADP of 21.4. Others might say it's best to wait on a tight end. If fantasy managers choose the latter […]

Pat Freiermuth vs. Cole Kmet - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?

The tight-end position is among the hardest to navigate in fantasy football throughout the year. There are only a few elite options, and the rest are mostly the same. However, the 2024 season could be a different year for tight ends in fantasy. That's because the position is deeper than ever, thanks to young playmakers […]

Is Roman Wilson Or Van Jefferson The WR2 For The Steelers?

The Pittsburgh Steelers offense will look quite different this upcoming season. After trading for Justin Fields and signing Russell Wilson in free agency following his release from the Denver Broncos, the Steelers will have a new quarterback running the offense.  But the team's wide receiver room also won't be the same from the 2023 season. […]

Sneaky QB1 Candidates? 2024 Fantasy Football Quarterback Sleepers

The NFL season is right around the corner, which means that fantasy football drafts will soon take place. Drafting your fantasy team is one of the most exciting times for managers. But it also is one of the most stressful times, especially when making certain decisions like when is the best time to draft a […]

Fantasy Baseball Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of catcher wavier wire pickups. This week, we will look at three more catchers who fantasy managers should pick up ahead of Week 13 (June 17 to June 23).  It has been an interesting fantasy year for catchers so far, as many solid options have landed on the injured list. Sean […]

Cade Horton - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in 14+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Late 2024/Early 2025 ANALYSIS: Chicago Cubs' top prospect Cade Horton continues to pitch well at the minor league level. In 2023, Horton finished the year with a combined 2.65 ERA and 117 strikeouts across Single-A, High-A, and Double-A. Then, the right-hander started the 2024 campaign at Double-A […]

Christian Scott - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in 12+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July 2024 ANALYSIS: When the New York Mets optioned pitcher Christian Scott to Triple-A on May 31, it was a move that caught fantasy managers by surprise. After all, Scott looked promising on the mound in the first five starts of his career. The right-hander owned a 3.90 […]

Jackson Holliday - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 13 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Stash Everywhere CALL-UP ETA: Late 2024 ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles' top prospect Jackson Holliday struggled mightily in his first go around at the major league level this season. Holliday was called up by the Orioles on April 10 and was immediately inserted into the starting lineup. However, MLB Pipeline's No. 1 overall prospect didn't last […]

Junior Caminero - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 13 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Stash Everywhere CALL-UP ETA: Late 2024 ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays' top prospect Junior Caminero is one of the most exciting young players in the minors but injuries have delayed his call-up in 2024. Caminero missed about two weeks in April with a left quad strain, and he re-aggravated that injury in late May. This time, […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Week 13 (2024)

We are at the point of the fantasy baseball season where trades are very important. With MLB season in full swing, there are fewer players to grab on waivers, especially in deeper leagues. That means trading might be one of the only ways to improve your team.  Not only can trades improve your team for […]

Overrated and Underrated NFL Teams - Post NFL Draft Edition

Every season, there will be unexpected NFL teams that make the playoffs. Last year, no one expected the Houston Texans to make the playoffs with a rookie quarterback or the Green Bay Packers to make it with Jordan Love. Even seeing the Los Angeles Rams make the playoffs was a bit of a surprise after […]

Noelvi Marte - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in 10+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June 27 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte is on pace to return from his 80-game suspension on June 27 against the St. Louis Cardinals. Marte was suspended in the offseason following a PED violation. But the 22-year-old is now less than two weeks away from making […]

Connor Wong - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-plus Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong is in the midst of a breakout campaign. After struggling at the plate in his first full major league season in 2023, Wong is off to a great start in 2024. He is currently hitting .329 with five home […]

Taj Bradley- Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats ROSTERED IN: 41% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It makes very little sense why Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Taj Bradley is still available in 59% of Yahoo leagues. Outside of a rough start against the Baltimore Orioles on June 1 -- in which he gave up nine earned runs across 3 […]

Five Losers of the 2024 NFL Offseason - Teams That Lost The Offseason

We are less than three months away from the NFL season kicking off on September 5 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens. That means the season is right around the corner. With training camp expected to start in late July, football will soon be on our TV screens again.  That makes now the […]

Three Running Backs Who Will Make Their First Pro Bowl in 2024 - Early NFL Predictions

The running back position had a lot of first-time Pro Bowlers in 2023. Kyren Williams, Raheem Mostert, James Cook, Jahmyr Gibbs, and D'Andre Swift were all selected to their first Pro Bowl. The only other backs to make the Pro Bowl last season were Christian McCaffrey and Derrick Henry. With the younger running backs taking over […]

Should I Stash Connor Norby In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

Earlier last week, the Baltimore Orioles called up their No. 6 prospect, Connor Norby. With Jorge Mateo landing on the injured list, Baltimore needed an infielder to replace him. So, Norby eventually was recalled and made his MLB debut on June 3.  However, his time in the big leagues quickly came to an end when […]

When Will Robert Gasser Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Milwaukee Brewers' No. 4 prospect Robert Gasser made his major league debut earlier this season. Despite owning a 5.25 ERA in three starts at Triple-A in 2024, Milwaukee needed a healthy arm in its rotation. So, in came Gasser, who made his debut on April 10. After throwing six scoreless innings with four strikeouts against the St. […]

When Will Kris Bryant Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Before the 2022 season, the Colorado Rockies made one of the biggest moves of the offseason by signing former National League MVP Kris Bryant. But since agreeing to a seven-year, $182 million deal with Bryant, the third baseman/outfielder has not lived up to those expectations. Not only has Bryant struggled at the plate over the past […]

Did Joey Loperfido Get Recalled To The Majors? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

Houston Astros' No. 5 prospect Joey Loperfido made his MLB debut earlier this season following a red-hot start to the year in Triple-A. Loperfido was hitting .287 with 13 home runs and 27 RBI through the first month. Then, the Astros decided to call him up on April 30. However, he didn't see as frequent playing time […]

Three Wide Receivers Who Will Make Their First Pro Bowl in 2024 - Early NFL Predictions

Every year, there are NFL players who make the Pro Bowl for the first time. Last season, several offensive players made their first Pro Bowl, including C.J. Stroud, James Cook, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Sam LaPorta.  There weren't as many first-time Pro Bowlers at the wide receiver position in 2023 with several veterans like Tyreek Hill, […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low? (Week 12)

Sometimes the hardest decision that fantasy managers will have to make throughout the year is whether or not to drop well-known players. That has occurred all season long so far, as many managers contemplated dropping veterans like Paul Goldschmidt and Bo Bichette after their early season struggles. This week, we will look at five more well-known players and determine what […]

Jose Tena - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Monitor in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: 2024 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Guardians' No. 22 prospect Jose Tena continues to show his potential in the minors. Tena signed with the Guardians back in 2017 for $400,000 out of the Dominican Republic. He then hit over .300 at the plate in back-to-back seasons at rookie ball in 2018 […]

Is Christian Kirk Or Brian Thomas Jr. The WR1 For The Jaguars?

The Jacksonville Jaguars offense will look a little different in 2024, especially at the wide receiver position. They lost Calvin Ridley -- who signed a multi-year deal with the Tennessee Titans -- in free agency and cut Zay Jones after the 2024 NFL Draft.  However, the Jaguars replaced them this offseason by signing Gabe Davis […]

Is Darnell Mooney Or Rondale Moore The WR2 For The Falcons?

The Atlanta Falcons offense got significantly better this offseason, especially with the addition of Kirk Cousins. Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million deal with the Falcons in free agency after spending the past six seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.  Cousins now joins a Falcons offense that has plenty of great weapons. Drake London should serve […]

Josh Lowe Not In Monday’s Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe is sitting out the series finale against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. The Rays have been cautious with Lowe since he returned from the 10-day injured list on June 4 following his second oblique injury of the season. The 26-year-old has only played in three of the six games […]

Otto Lopez Activated From Paternity List

Miami Marlins second baseman Otto Lopez was activated from the paternity list on the team's off day on Monday. Lopez was placed on the paternity list on June 7, as he welcomed a new baby into the world. After spending the maximum three days away from the team, he will rejoin the Marlins ahead of […]