Jonathan India Not In Monday’s Lineup

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India will take a seat on the bench for Monday's series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals. India has been in a bit of a slump at the plate over the past few weeks, hitting just .109 with one home run, two doubles, and one RBI since July 24. The […]

Nathan Eovaldi Has Low-Grade Oblique Strain; Next Start Will Be Pushed Back

Texas Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi has a low-grade oblique strain, according to MLB insider Jim Bowden. Eovaldi left his start early on August 10 after experiencing some pain on his side. He met with Dr. Keith Meister to determine the severity of his injury, and it appears the right-hander avoided a major injury. Bowden says […]

Matt Carpenter Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed designated hitter Matt Carpenter (back) on the 10-day injured list with a lower back strain ahead of Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Carpenter hasn't played much recently, as he has started just one game since July 31. The veteran has been used primarily as a DH this season, which […]

Jordan Walker Recalled From Triple-A

The St. Louis Cardinals are calling up outfielder Jordan Walker from Triple-A Memphis ahead of Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Walker has been red-hot at the plate in the month of August, hitting .349 with three home runs, two doubles, one triple, and five RBI. With Matt Carpenter (back) landing on the 10-day injured […]

Fooled Me Once, Not Again: Sophomore Wide Receivers Set To Bust In Fantasy Football

Rookies and young wide receivers need time to develop. Going from college to the NFL is a big adjustment for many players, and wideouts need time to get accustomed to it. For some players, it takes just a couple of weeks. For others, it could take some time.  Justin Jefferson only needed two weeks before […]

Fantasy Football Rookie RBs Destined For Committees In 2024

Most analysts said the 2024 running back draft class was not the strongest. A year after both Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs went in the top 12, no running back went in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.  However, plenty of talented backs were still selected in this year's draft. Jonathon Brooks was […]

Running Backs Battles: Fantasy Football Outlooks for Chase Brown, J.K Dobbins, Javonte Williams, Rico Dowdle, Austin Ekeler, Chuba Hubbard, more

The running back position has changed a lot over the past few years. In 2017, eight running backs totaled at least 260 carries. That number, though, dropped down to just four after Travis Etienne (267), Rachaad White (272), Christian McCaffrey (272), and Derrick Henry (280) reached that mark in 2023.  With more and more teams going […]

Three Fantasy Football No. 1 Wide Receivers to Avoid in 2024 Drafts

When looking for wide receivers in fantasy football drafts, you want playmakers who are the top option on their offense. Those WR1s will see most of the targets while likely being a consistent fantasy option. Just look at wideouts like Keenan Allen, Michael Pittman Jr., and Adam Thielen last year. Those wideouts weren't going in […]

How Rookie WRs Impact Their Team's Depth Chart In 2024 Fantasy Football: Round 3 Picks

Third-round rookie wide receivers have not panned out to be solid fantasy football contributors in their first year. None of the nine wide receivers selected in the third round of the 2021 and 2022 NFL Draft did much as rookies. However, last year, managers saw Tank Dell and Josh Downs become solid fantasy options after […]

How Rookie WRs Impact Their Team's Depth Chart In 2024 Fantasy Football: Round 2 Picks

Every year, there are second-round rookie wide receivers who turn into solid fantasy options right away. In 2022, George Pickens and Christian Watson helped fantasy managers win matchups in the second half. Last year, wideouts like Jayden Reed and Rashee Rice were steals at their respective pre-draft ADPs.  This season should be no different, as […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low? (Week 20)

The calendar has flipped to August, which means we are just a few weeks away from the fantasy playoffs starting. If you're one of those teams still fighting for a playoff spot, time is ticking. However, this article could be a great help for you in Week 20 of the MLB season.  We will be looking […]

Is Ladd McConkey or Joshua Palmer The Fantasy Football WR1 For The Chargers?

The Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver room went through some changes this offseason. The team traded Keenan Allen to the Chicago Bears and released Mike Williams. With those top two wideouts gone from this offense, quarterback Justin Herbert must find a new WR1 in 2024.  His likely candidates will be rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey […]

Is MarShawn Lloyd or AJ Dillon the Fantasy Football RB2 for the Packers?

The Green Bay Packers made a surprise move this offseason by signing running back Josh Jacobs to a four-year deal. His arrival led to veteran Aaron Jones getting cut just days later. Jacobs will now be in line to lead the Packers' backfield this upcoming season.  However, the RB2 role is still up for grabs. […]

When Will Evan Carter Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter entered the 2024 campaign with a ton of hype. After hitting .306 with five home runs, four doubles, and 12 RBI across his first 23 regular season games in 2023, Carter appeared to be one of the best value picks in drafts this season.  However, Carter has turned out to […]

Lars Nootbaar, Nolan Gorman Sitting Monday With Southpaw On The Mound

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar and second baseman Nolan Gorman are not in the team's lineup on Monday against the New York Mets. The Mets will be sending left-hander Sean Manaea to the mound to start Monday's makeup game, so the left-hitting Nootbaar will take a seat on the bench. The 26-year-old has struggled […]

Mark Vientos Not In Monday’s Lineup

New York Mets infielder Mark Vientos and outfielder Jesse Winker are not in the team's lineup on Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Vientos will take a seat for Monday's makeup game after starting 12 straight games at third base. The 24-year-old has produced consistent numbers at the plate over the past few weeks, hitting […]

Bryce Elder Recalled From Triple-A

With the Atlanta Braves placing pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (forearm) on the 15-day injured list, Bryce Elder was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday. Elder has bounced around from the major league roster this season, where he has made 10 appearances with Triple-A Gwinnett and nine appearances with the Braves. The results haven't necessarily been there […]

Reynaldo Lopez Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The Atlanta Braves placed pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (forearm) on the 15-day injured list on Monday due to right forearm inflammation. Lopez hasn't pitched since July 28, when he was removed early from his start against the New York Mets. The Braves expressed optimism that the right-hander would not need to go on the IL, but […]

Rangers Don’t Expect Max Scherzer To Miss Much Time

Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Aug. 2 due to right-shoulder fatigue. Scherzer was removed from his start early on July 30 after just 68 pitches. However, the Rangers don't expect the right-hander to miss more than the 15-day minimum. According to manager Bruce Bochy, he expects […]

Is Josh Reynolds or Marvin Mims Jr. The Fantasy Football WR2 For The Broncos?

The Denver Broncos went through plenty of changes this offseason, which included releasing Russell Wilson and trading away Jerry Jeudy this offseason. Jeudy and Courtland Sutton were Denver's top two wide receiver options last year, but that will change during the 2024 season.  Sutton should operate as the Broncos' WR1 after totaling 59 catches for 772 […]

Is Dylan Laube or Alexander Mattison The Fantasy Football RB2 For The Raiders?

From 2019 to 2023, running back Josh Jacobs served as the Raiders' RB1. But that will change during the 2024 season, as Jacobs signed a multi-year deal with the Green Bay Packers in free agency. That leaves Zamir White as the team's top running back heading into the year.  However, the RB2 job is surely […]

When Is DeAndre Hopkins Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins will enter his second year with the team. After spending his first seven seasons with the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals, Hopkins joined the Titans before the 2023 campaign.  Hopkins put up solid numbers in his first season in Tennessee, totaling 75 catches for 1,057 yards and seven touchdowns. Most […]

When Is Coby Mayo Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 20 Update)

It was only a matter of time until Baltimore Orioles' No. 3 prospect, Coby Mayo, made his major league debut. He has torn it up at the minor league level since getting drafted in the fourth round of the 2020 MLB Draft. In 2022, Mayo hit .290 with 29 home runs, 45 doubles, and 99 […]

Fantasy Football Quarterbacks To Target, Avoid - 2024 Fantasy Football Sleepers and Busts

Everyone wants to know when the best time to take a quarterback is in fantasy football drafts. The answer to that question really depends on how the first couple of rounds go. If you really want a top quarterback like Josh Allen or Jalen Hurts, fantasy managers are going to have to spend a second- […]

Fantasy Baseball Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my catchers fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 20 of the 2024 MLB season. This week, we'll take a look at catchers such as Austin Wells, Freddy Fermin, and Dillon Dingler.  Wells is certainly establishing himself as a strong fantasy option moving forward, while Fermin and Dingler might be better options in deeper formats. However, […]

Jasson Dominguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 20)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August/September ANALYSIS: New York Yankees' top prospect, Jasson Dominguez, has missed a lot of time this year due to multiple injuries. He started the season on the injured list after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023. Then, Dominguez suffered an oblique injury on June 15 that caused him to […]

Junior Caminero - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 20)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays' top prospect, Junior Caminero, has been red-hot since coming off the injured list with a quad strain. Caminero missed six weeks due to a Grade 2 quad strain he suffered back on May 28. Since his return on July 9, the 21-year-old infielder […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Week 20 (2024)

Time is ticking for managers to make trades in fantasy baseball leagues this year. In most leagues, the trade deadline will occur sometime over the next two weeks. In ESPN leagues, that trade deadline date is Aug. 5. In Yahoo! leagues, the final trading date is Aug. 15. As a result, now is the perfect […]

Fantasy Football Tight Ends To Target, Avoid in 2024

In recent years, the tight end position has been hard to navigate. Usually, there are only two to four elite options, so most fantasy managers need to spend a top pick on a tight end. However, things are much different at the position heading into 2024 fantasy drafts. Of course, there are still elite options […]

James Conner, David Montgomery, Rhamondre Stevenson - 2024 Fantasy Football Running Back Outlooks

It's becoming harder and harder to trust running backs in fantasy football. That could be why only four backs (Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, Bijan Robinson, and Jahmyr Gibbs) have an ADP inside the top 13 in drafts this season.  However, if you are looking for a running back in the middle-to-late rounds, James Conner, David […]