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Dennis has been contributing content for RotoBaller since 2015, primarily publishing news and DFS articles. He enjoys fantasy football and basketball, and he especially loves NBA DFS. He is also a Brooklyn Nets fan and hates to leave his house, regardless of the weather.
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Brad Wieck Transferred To 60-Day Injured List
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brad Wieck (illness) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Friday. The 29-year-old southpaw is currently dealing with an irregular heartbeat, an ailment he was also plagued with last season. During his brief appearances on the bump for the Cubs this season, he has been a reliable bullpen option, logging... Read More
Nick Anderson Sent For Rehab Assignment
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Nick Anderson (elbow) was sent to the FCL on Friday to begin his rehab assignment. It's unknown how long the 31-year-old righty will be at the complex. However, it's still positive news after he has missed the entire season so far because of a partially torn UCL. Anderson finished the... Read More
Chris Mazza Heading Back To Durham
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Chris Mazza is heading back to Durham. Mazza's most recent big-league stint didn't last long as he just got the call to report on Wednesday. The 31-year-old has a 6.60 ERA throughout eight games this season, which isn't good by any means. Nonetheless, he doesn't have any fantasy value, so... Read More
Brooks Kriske Demoted On Friday
New York Yankees relief pitcher Brooks Kriske was sent packing back to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday. The demotion isn't a surprise, especially after his horrendous performance on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. The 27-year-old is currently sitting on a 10.80 ERA throughout seven big league appearances this year, so he can be dropped in all... Read More
Evan Longoria Making Progress
San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (shoulder) has begun hitting progression and other baseball activities. The veteran has been on the 60-day injured list because of a left shoulder sprain, which is unfortunate considering he was batting .280 before going down with the injury. Longoria is eligible to return sometime in August, so fantasy... Read More
Sammy Long Felt Good After Recent Pen Session
San Francisco Giants pitcher Sammy Long (back) felt good after throwing another bullpen session on Thursday, logging 30 pitches in total. The lefty has been out since the start of July because of a back strain, so it seems like things are moving in the right direction. However, the 26-year-old has struggled this year, posting... Read More
Jaylin Davis Heading To Triple-A
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jaylin Davis (hamstring) will report to Triple-A over the weekend to begin his rehab assignment. Davis has been out for a few weeks because of a Grade 1 hamstring strain, so it appears as if he is very close to possibly making it back to the big club. Davis also battled... Read More
Aaron Sanchez Makes Another Rehab Start
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (biceps) took a beating during his latest rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento. The 29-year-old logged just over five innings of service against Tacoma, allowing five runs off of eight hits while striking out four batters. Although things obviously could have gone better, the righty is moving in the... Read More
Eduardo Rodriguez Leaves Friday’s Contest
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez exited Friday's contest against the New York Yankees. The lefty lasted only one inning before his premature exit. However, it's unknown exactly what he is dealing with, so fantasy managers may have to wait for an explanation. He was subsequently replaced by Phillips Valdez, with more information on... Read More
John Collins Receives Qualifying Offer From Hawks
Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins received a $7.7 million qualifying offer from the team on Thursday, making him a restricted free agent. Collins played relatively well last season and was instrumental in helping the team reach the Eastern Conference Finals, where he averaged 13.8 points and 9.5 boards throughout the six games against Milwaukee. The... Read More
Bradley Beal Rumors Gaining Traction
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal has been a hot commodity for virtually every team throughout the league. With Beal entering the potential final year of his most recent contract, Golden State has emerged as a potential destination. If a deal were to happen before the start of the new year, the Warriors would undoubtedly have... Read More
Kevin Love Likely To Be Moved Before Season Begins
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (calf) is expected to be moved before the start of the 2021-22 campaign, or at least the team hopes. With the Cavs entering an anticipated rebuilding phase, trading the 32-year-old veteran and his hefty salary is a logical option. Although packaging Love alongside Collin Sexton may be needed to get... Read More
Russell Westbrook Heading West?
Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook could be on the move, with the triple-double king recently linked to the Lakers. As L.A. looks to win another title, the franchise has a massive hole at the point guard position, a void that Westbrook could convincingly fill. With the Wizards looking toward the future, a deal involving Dennis... Read More
Chris Paul On The Lakers Radar
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul is reportedly drawing interest from the Lakers heading into the 2021-22 campaign. The veteran, who could decline a $44.2 million player option to become a free agent, arguably had his best season to date, finishing with 16.4 points, 8.9 assists, and 1.4 steals while shooting nearly 40 percent from deep... Read More
Talen Horton-Tucker Receives Qualifying Offer
Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker received a $1.9 million qualifying offer from the team. The move will make the 20-year-old a restricted free agent while also allowing L.A. to match any subsequent offers from clubs throughout the league. Horton-Tucker is expected to draw plenty of interest during the offseason, so the franchise may be... Read More
Onyeka Okongwu Has Surgery
Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (shoulder) recently underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum and is expected to need six months to recover. This is bad news for the team, primarily since the 20-year-old was a reliable option when given a chance, averaging 11 points, 8.8 boards, 2.0 blocks, and a steal as a starter... Read More
T.J. McConnell Drawing Interest From Cavs
Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell is expected to receive plenty of interest from many clubs around the league when free agency begins in August. One team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, is reportedly targeting McConnell and could be in a good position to acquire his services ahead of the 2021-22 campaign. The 29-year-old averaged a career-high 8.6... Read More
J.K. Dobbins In Line For A Breakout Year
Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins is on the radar for a breakout 2021 campaign. According to FanDuel, the former Buckeye is a favorite to compile the most regular-season rushing yards by the end of the year. Whether Dobbins will do it or not is debatable. However, he has the potential to finish as one... Read More
Lamar Jackson Expected To Get Paid Soon
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is expected to land a deal soon worth between $40 and $45 million per year, according to ESPN's Dan Graziano. Jackson has been one of the most explosive and productive signal-callers over the last few seasons, winning the Most Valuable Player award in 2019. While the 24-year-old regressed to some... Read More
Tyler Boyd Predicted To Have Monster Year
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd could be in line for a monster year, at least according to former NFL quarterback and current analyst Dan Orlovsky. The 27-year-old racked up back-to-back seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards before falling short of that mark in 2020. However, with an enhanced offensive line and the addition... Read More
Joe Burrow Draws Noteworthy Comparison
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (knee) was a favorite to finish last season as the league's Rookie of the Year. However, after he took a huge hit during a Week 7 encounter against the Cleveland Browns, resulting in a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee, Justin Herbert surpassed him to claim the award.... Read More
Joe Mixon Likely To Benefit From Enhanced Line
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (foot) had a disappointing 2020-21 campaign. After signing a four-year, $48 million contract extension last September, the 24-year-old appeared in only six games last season before succumbing to a foot injury that eventually landed him on injured reserve. However, with the team fortifying its offensive line along with the... Read More
Zach LaVine Enters Health And Safety Protocols
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine will not travel with Team USA to Tokyo. LaVine is once again dealing with health and safety protocols, an unfortunate development because he missed 11 contests during the year due to the same issue. Although the 26-year-old is an innocent bystander to contact tracing, it still will cost him a... Read More
James Wiseman Expected To Be Ready For The Season
Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (knee) is expected to be available for the 2021-22 campaign. "He's right on schedule for everything and, as of now, [the] medical team tells me he will be ready for camp," reported head coach Steve Kerr. The 20-year-old, who was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA... Read More
Klay Thompson Moving In The Right Direction
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (Achilles) is inching closer toward a return. "He's on the court, he's running, he's feeling good," reported head coach Steve Kerr. The 31-year-old has been plagued with ailments throughout the last few seasons, tearing his ACL during the 2019 NBA Finals before injuring his right Achilles in November of... Read More
Jonathan Davis Heading To Buffalo
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jonathan Davis is heading back down to Triple-A Buffalo. Davis was recalled a few weeks ago, so his most recent tenure with the big club was short-lived. The 29-year-old hasn't done much this season, batting only .143 throughout 48 games in the majors, so it's unlikely any fantasy managers will miss... Read More
Trey Amburgey Day-To-Day
New York Yankees outfielder Trey Amburgey (hamstring) is considered day-to-day. Amburgey exited Sunday's matchup against the Red Sox after injuring his right hamstring. Although it looked bad when it happened, it now appears that he was dealing with a cramp, which is good news for a club that is sorely lacking depth in the outfield.... Read More
Jake Fraley Diagnosed With COVID-19
Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley (illness) has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Fraley hasn't been in the lineup because of Flu-like issues. Although it was originally reported his symptoms weren't linked to the Coronavirus, it appears now that he will miss some time moving ahead. It isn't known whether other players for the M's will have... Read More
Trey Amburgey Suffers Leg Injury On Sunday
New York Yankees outfielder Trey Amburgey (leg) exited Sunday's outing against the visiting Red Sox. The 26-year-old appeared to injure his hamstring while attempting to reach first base during a double play. This is unfortunate news, primarily since Amburgey just had his contract purchased from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and was expected to fill the void caused... Read More
Christian Arroyo Injured On Sunday Night
Boston Red Sox infielder Christian Arroyo (hamstring) exited the Sunday Night Baseball matchup against the Yankees. Arroyo suffered a hamstring strain while stretching to make a grab, an unfortunate development considering he was making his first career start at first base. The 26-year-old has been on a roll since returning from the 10-day injured list... Read More
