Edwin Encarnacion Expected Back "Mid-Week"

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (hand) is expected back "mid-week" according to manager Terry Francona. Encarnacion is on the disabled list with a bruised hand and is eligible to be activated on Tuesday. It seems like he'll come back a day or two after he's eligible, but should be right back in the middle […]

George Iloka Drawing Interest from the Cowboys

Free agent safety George Iloka is reportedly drawing interest from the Dallas Cowboys. The report specifies that the Cowboys would only be interested "at the right price," but a recent hamstring injury to Xavier Woods has created a sudden need at safety for Dallas. Iloka has been a successful starter for several years, but the […]

Alshon Jeffery Wearing a Helmet for the First Time

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) was seen wearing a helmet for the first time this year while doing work off to the side of Monday's practice. Jeffery played most of last season with a torn rotator cuff and had surgery about six months ago to repair the damage. His availability for Week 1 […]

Mike Clevinger Puts Up Six Scoreless Innings on Sunday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger pitched well on Sunday, tossing six scoreless innings while allowing seven hits and a walk. He struck out seven and was able to spread the hits apart well enough to keep the Orioles off the scoreboard. The win moved Clevinger's record to 9-7 and lowered his ERA to 3.25. […]

Melky Cabrera Cranks a Grand Slam on Sunday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Melky Cabrera hit a fourth inning grand slam on Sunday, ending up 1-for-4 with four RBI. Cabrera started off his Cleveland career extremely poorly, but he's really turned it on lately. Fantasy managers looking for a temporary solution in the outfield should look at Cabrera while he's still hot.

John Gant Can't Get Through the Fifth Inning on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher John Gant was unable to finish the fifth inning on Sunday. He ended up tossing 4 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out just one. Gant took the loss, evening his record at 5-5. He'll take a 3.76 ERA into his next start […]

Markus Wheaton Dealing With a Hamstring Strain

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Markus Wheaton sat out practice again on Sunday due to a hamstring strain. Wheaton hasn't practiced in two weeks. For a player who was seemingly on the outside looking in for a spot on the final roster, not practicing doesn't bode well. He'll likely catch on with an NFL club eventually, […]

Xavier Woods Could Miss Week 1

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Xavier Woods could miss Week 1 due to a hamstring injury. He suffered a strain during Saturday's preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals. One of the bright spots in an otherwise dull defense last season, Woods would be a noticeable absence in the Dallas secondary.

Miles Mikolas Wins His Fifth Straight Decision

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas won his fifth straight decision on Saturday, tossing six innings while allowing just one run on five hits. He struck out seven and did not allow a walk. Mikolas improved his record to 13-3 and lowered his ERA to 2.85. He's been a strong mixed league option all […]

Adam Plutko Posts a Quality Start But Loses

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko put up a quality start on Saturday but ended up with a loss. He pitched seven innings, allowing three runs on three hits and a walk while striking out six. Plutko should stick in the rotation as long as he pitches well, but he's not much of a fantasy […]

Zack Martin Injures His Knee; Will Have MRI on Sunday

Dallas Cowboys right guard Zack Martin was forced to exit Saturday's preseason game after being hit in the knee by a helmet. He was unable to return to the game, but was reportedly walking okay on the sidelines. He'll undergo an MRI on Sunday, and the team will know more about the severity of his […]

Terrance Williams Catches a Touchdown on Saturday

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams caught a touchdown pass in the second quarter of Saturday's preseason game. Williams ended up catching two passes for 16 yards, with his touchdown catch being a six-yard strike from starter Dak Prescott. Williams will have a starting role this season, but the Cowboys are likely to struggle in […]

Darius Jackson Has a Strong Saturday

Dallas Cowboys running back Darius Jackson showed up on Saturday, playing well by running the ball six times for 42 yards and catching four balls for 22 yards. Jackson was originally drafted by the Cowboys in 2016, but ended up getting cut and spending time with the Cleveland Browns. He's fighting for a spot behind […]

Rod Smith Runs for 49 Yards on Saturday

Dallas Cowboys running back Rod Smith ran the ball 13 times for 49 yards in Saturday's preseason game. His longest rush was a 16 yard run. Smith is the backup to Ezekiel Elliott, and while he'll have a role this season, he won't make fantasy waves unless Elliott is forced to miss time. He's a […]

Dak Prescott Throws a Touchdown on Saturday

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott completed 10 of 15 passes on Saturday, totaling 86 yards and a touchdown. The touchdown was a six-yard strike to Terrance Williams in the second quarter. Prescott looked fine in this one, but did nothing particularly eye-popping. While he certainly struggled in the second half of last season, Prescott seems […]

Randy Gregory Says He's "Game-Ready"

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory said that he was "game-ready." He's likely to make his preseason debut Saturday when the Cowboys take on the Cincinnati Bengals. Gregory hasn't played professionally since he appeared in two games in 2016 due to suspensions for several violations of the NFL's substance abuse policy. Assuming he is in […]

Bryce Treggs Expected to Be Sidelined Several Weeks

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Bryce Treggs (hamstring) is expected to be sidelined for several weeks. He suffered a hamstring injury in Thursday's preseason game and will require a few weeks to recover. While Treggs wasn't expected to play a huge role or perhaps to even make the team, injuries to other wide receivers had opened […]

Week 21 MLB Closers and Saves Report

The buzz around preseason football means we are making our way closer and closer to fantasy baseball playoffs! While parity can be an issue in some fantasy leagues, once you make the playoffs, you're facing off against some pretty solid owners. We're sure you loyal Rotoballer readers are well on your way to another playoff […]

Luke Weaver Cannot Finish the Fourth Inning On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver was unable to complete the fourth inning on Thursday. He ended up pitching just 3 2/3 innings, allowing four runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk. He struck out just one and threw 71 pitches to get just 11 outs. It was a rough outing for […]

Dallas Goedert Hauls in Three Passes on Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert caught three passes on Thursday, gaining 57 yards. One of his catches went for a 28-yard gain. Goedert is stuck behind Zach Ertz on the tight end depth chart, but he should still play a significant role this season and should see meaningful snaps as early as Week 1. […]

Shelton Gibson Scores a Touchdown on Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Shelton Gibson played well on Thursday, scoring a touchdown and catching five passes for 90 yards. Gibson has emerged this preseason, and with Alshon Jeffery still recovering from surgery, Gibson could end up with a significant role at least at the beginning of the season. He's worth a look in the […]

Jay Ajayi Runs for 23 Yards on Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi ran the ball six times on Thursday for a total of 23 yards. His longest gain on the ground was a 10-yard run. He added one catch for 16 yards as well. Ajayi is unlikely to play much in the preseason, and the Eagles may even limit his snaps […]

Nate Sudfeld Plays Well on Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nate Sudfeld played well on Thursday, completing 22 of 39 passes for 312 yards and three touchdowns. With starter Carson Wentz still unsure if he'll be ready for Week 1 and backup Nick Foles going down with a strained shoulder, there's a chance Sudfeld could end up quarterbacking the defending champions for […]

Richard Rodgers Forced to Leave Thursday's Game

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Richard Rodgers scored a touchdown in Thursday's second preseason game, but was later forced to leave the field due to a knee injury. Rodgers was playing behind starter Zach Ertz and rookie Dallas Goedert and trying to nail down the third spot on the tight end depth chart.

Matt Carpenter Back in the Lineup on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter (hand) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game. He's playing first base and batting fourth. Carpenter was forced to leave Wednesday's game after being hit by a pitch on the hand, but all tests came back negative and he was able to make his way back into the […]

Travis Frederick Dealing With Stingers

Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick (neck) will miss a few practices and will not play in the second preseason game due to stingers in his neck. Frederick actually visited a specialist on Wednesday to confirm that he was suffering only from stingers and from nothing more serious. "Everything is good other than the stingers," said […]

Tavon Austin Draws Rave Reviews From His Quarterback

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Tavon Austin drew rave reviews from his quarterback Dak Prescott, who called him, "not just a gadget player." Prescott went on to say that he was surprised by Austin's ability as a receiver, complimenting his route running and catching ability. It's unlikely Austin makes much noise early in the season, as […]

Bud Norris Earns a Save on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Bud Norris picked up his 23rd save on Wednesday, tossing a perfect ninth inning to close out a 4-2 victory over the Washington Nationals. Norris didn't issue a walk or record a strikeout, but he threw 7-of-11 pitches for strikes, inducing two fly outs. Norris dropped his ERA to 3.14 and […]

Austin Gomber Shuts Out The Nationals For Six Innings

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Austin Gomber picked up his third win of the season on Wednesday, throwing six scoreless innings against the Washington Nationals. He struck out six and walked four while allowing three hits. He threw 64 of his 99 pitches for strikes and lowered his ERA to 2.89.

Cody Allen Earns a Hold With Two Perfect Innings

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Cody Allen earned a hold on Wednesday, pitching two perfect innings with four strikeouts. Allen worked the seventh and eighth innings, with Brad Hand coming in to earn the save in the ninth. While it was a strong outing for Allen, owners in standard leagues won't be happy to see him […]