Dodgers utility player Enrique Hernandez will likely be out for a few weeks, according to what manager Don Mattingly told the Los Angeles Times. Hernandez, 24, suffered a hamstring injury on Sunday when running out a groundball. The second year big leaguer was starting to play more and more in the outfield but will be […]
Full Story »Chris Bassitt (Shoulder) Scratched From Tuesday's Start: Undergoes MRI
Chris Bassitt will miss his next start and could land on the DL because of soreness in his pitching shoulder, according to The Bay Area News. The Oakland A’s starter will undergo an MRI to figure out what the problem might be and whether or not a DL stint is coming for the 26-year-old rookie. […]
Full Story »Carlos Martinez (Back) Scratched From Tuesday's Start
Carlos Martinez will not make his scheduled start on Tuesday, according to The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher has been dealing with some back issues, which will keep him off the mound against the Washington Nationals and Tuesday. Carlos Martinez (back) will miss his next start, Tuesday. Says it's not too […]
Full Story »Royals Acquire Johnny Gomes From Braves
The Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder Johnny Gomes from the Atlanta Braves on Monday, according to Fox Sports. Gomes and cash have been sent to Kansas City in exchange for infield prospect Luis Valenzuela. The outfielder was actually in the Braves' lineup on Monday but was pulled following the fifth inning after the trade was […]
Full Story »Dickerson (Ribs) Takes Batting Practice: Could Return Soon
Corey Dickerson will be taking batting practice on Monday, according to The Denver Post. The Colorado Rockies leftfielder has been out since late July was a non-displaced fracture in two of his ribs. It’s been a slow return for the third-year star but he’s on his way back to the main roster soon. Corey Dickerson […]
Full Story »Correa (Hamstring) Returns To Astros Lineup, Bats 3rd, Hits HR
Houston Astros rookie shortstop Carlos Correa has returned to the lineup on Monday against the Seattle Mariners. Correa, 20, missed four straight games with a strained left hamstring. Luckily for the AL West-leading Astros, they didn’t have to place the young star on the DL. Instead, Correa is back in the lineup, playing shortstop and batting third on […]
Full Story »Cubs Acquire Austin Jackson From Mariners
The Chicago Cubs traded for Seattle Mariners outfielder Austin Jackson during a late-trade for the revocable waiver wire deadline. Jackson, 28, was acquired along with cash in exchange for an international free agency bonus slot and either a player to be named later or $1 million. The six-year veteran has a .272/.312/.387 batting line with […]
Full Story »Alejandro De Aza Could Land In San Fran Before Tuesday
The San Francisco Giants are “still talking” with the Boston Red Sox for a possible trade for Alejandro De Aza. De Aza, 31, has been one of the best players in Boston this season. The Red Sox outfielder cleared revocable waivers and has until 11:59 p.m. ET to be traded for a player to be […]
Full Story »Melvin Gordon (RB, SD) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target in Rounds 3-4 Current ADP: 34 STD, 34 STD ANALYSIS: Of the rookie running backs, Melvin Gordon is the most certain to see immediate playing time-- he has run with the first team throughout preseason. San Diego finished in the bottom third of the league last year in rushing, so they traded […]
Full Story »Hanley Ramirez (Shoulder) Out Again Monday
Hanley Ramirez will sit out for the fourth straight day on Monday when the Boston Red Sox play the New York Yankees. A shoulder issue is keeping the slugger out of the lineup as fantasy leagues begin their playoffs. Ramirez missed the entire weekend series against the Mets with fatigue in his left shoulder, and […]
Full Story »What the Hell is Going On in D.C.?
Supposedly, according to Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden, the words “we completely stand behind Robert Griffin III as starter” is code for “we’re lying straight through our teeth and totally know you're not buying it, lol”. But anyone who has been paying attention to the unfolding debacle in Redskins territory could have told you that. […]
Full Story »Fierce 40: College Football 2015 Rankings – Arizona Wildcats (#13)
Welcome to the Fierce 40 series of my 2015 College Football Rankings, where I will be counting down the top 40 ranked teams in the NCAA. Today I will be analyzing the Arizona Wildcats, 13 overall for the 2015 college football season. I will be releasing one NCAA team preview per day, providing my analysis on each team in the top […]
Full Story »New England Patriots (DEF, NE) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds Current ADP: 132 STD ANALYSIS: The Patriots have some tough games against opposing running backs, but they should still be able to maintain the level of consistency they have displayed over the years. New England allowed the ninth fewest rushing yards in 2014 (1,669), and surrendered just six rushing […]
Full Story »Minnesota Vikings (DEF, MIN) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target in Late Rounds Current ADP: 220 STD ANALYSIS: The Vikings have an easy schedule in terms of opposing running games, but do face some tough passing attacks. As a result, there are a couple of weeks where you might want to stream another defense, but they do have the potential to be a […]
Full Story »Live Fantasy Football Draft Prep Q&A with Edward G (8/31)
Monday Evening – Live Fantasy Football Draft Prep Q&A RotoBaller writer and Lead NFL Editor Edward Gorelik (@EdwardGorelik) will be answering all of your fantasy football questions and talking football every Monday night until the end of the NFL season. Tonight's chat is happening Monday August 31st at 8:00 PM EST. Draft Prep, sleepers, rankings, dynasty questions -- Ed has been […]
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