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In Some Depth: Contenders' Shopping Lists
MLB   

Brian Roberts' latest injury has left a massive hole at second base. It wouldn't be surprising to see the O's shop for a second baseman before the trade deadline.

The Reshuffle List: Fallout From the Fourth Reshuffle
GOLF   

Chez Reavie jumped up 14 spots on the Reshuffle List after a string of strong finishes during the last month on the PGA Tour.

NASCAR Barometer: Racing in Wine Country
NASCAR   

Tony Stewart is one of NASCAR's best road-course drivers and heads to Sonoma this week looking to dominate.

Monday Lineup Card: Tigers' Pen In Flux?
MLB   

FAAB Factor - AL: The Next Big Thing
MLB   

The Mariners surprisingly recalled elite catching prospect Mike Zunino this week. Andrew Martinez tells you how much to bid on him and many other top free agent targets.

MLB Barometer: Setbacks Everywhere
MLB   

The Yankees got more bad news this weekend when Mark Teixeira pulled himself from Saturday's game with more wrist problems.

FAAB Factor - NL: Rocky Mountain Low
MLB   

Troy Tulowitzki went down with yet another fluke injury. Jan Levine's article this week tells you who should benefit from the resulting playing time.

Charging the Mound: Literally Charging
MLB   

Jeff and Chris review the week's events, including the brawl between the Diamondbacks and Dodgers sparked by the plunking of Yasiel Puig.

NHL Draft: 2013 Entry Draft Preview
NHL   

Jon Litterine's top draft prospect draws comparisons to Nashville's Shea Weber. See who that is, and Jon's list of top 30 prospects.

Pitching Value Meter: The Wainwright Stuff
MLB   

How unreal has Adam Wainwright been this year? He has more wins (10) than walks (9). This week he gets two home starts. Guess where he's ranked?

Collette Calls: Exit Strandman
MLB   

Jeremy Hellickson has derailed this season, prompting Jason Collette to take a closer look at the cause of his struggles.

The Wheelhouse: Go For Go-Go
MLB   

The value of Carlos Gomez is one of many topics that came up at the FSTA Conference. Derek VanRiper takes a closer look.

Transaction Analysis: Panda Expressed to DL
MLB   

Pablo Sandoval landed on the disabled list this week with a foot injury, but the good news is his foot is not broken as was initially feared.

Mound Musings: The Changing Landscape
MLB   

Teams are increasingly using the draft to find players who are nearly major-league ready. Such is the case with the Astros' first-overall selection of Mark Appel, who could be in Houston later this year.

Friday Lineup Card: Coveting Colvin
MLB   

Golf Barometer: U.S. Open Predictions
GOLF   

Can Bubba Watson keep his spurs from jingling and jangling long enough to content at this week's U.S. Open? Find out in the Barometer.

Bernie On The Scene: A Look At Right-Handed Pitching Prospects
MLB   

Miami's Jose Fernandez may have the highest ceiling of the current crop of young right-handed pitchers in or approaching the big leagues.

Bats and Balls: Brewer Breakout
MLB   

Jean Segura's breakout season has him positioned to be a top-20 fantasy pick next season. Assuming he can continue his current pace, of course. But can he?

House of Shlain: Top Prospects From 2013 Draft
MLB   

First overall pick Mark Appel tops Nick Shlain's dynasty rankings from the 2013 draft class.

The Daily Duel: Rocking the Road
MLB   

Surprisingly better numbers on the road than at home have brought down the price on Rockies catcher Wilin Rosario.

Quicken Loans 400 Preview: NASCAR's Fastest Track?
NASCAR   

Greg Biffle should lead laps, race with the lead pack and contend for the win this weekend at the fast two-mile Michigan oval.

PGA Tour Stats Review: Entering the U.S. Open
GOLF   

Padraig Harrington looks to continue his momentum from the St. Jude to this week's U.S. Open.

College Football Draft Kit: Sleepers and Busts
COLLEGE FOOTBALL   

Dominique Williams should bring good value with an increased role in Washington State's Air Raid offense this season in the Palouse.

Minor League Barometer: We're Here to Motivate
MLB   

Matt Davidson needs no motivation as he's making a case for a call-up to Arizona, but that's not true of all of his brethren in his week's Barometer.

From the Pressbox: Stanley Cup Preview
NHL   

Paul Bruno breaks down this Original Six matchup between the Blackhawks and Bruins. Who do you have to win the Cup?

Circling the Bases: Oh R.A. Dickey
MLB   

Ray Flowers discusses R.A. Dickey's disappoing debut with the Jays and hits the bullpen circuit.

U.S. Open Preview: Phil's Feeling It
GOLF   

Phil Mickelson is no stranger to U.S. Open layouts, and he's in good shape entering this week, but can he capture another major?

Golf Roundtable: U.S. Open Edition
GOLF   

Does this U.S. Open set up well for Graeme McDowell? Or will Tiger Lindy Hop his way to another major victory? RotoWire golf writers sat down to answer those questions and more.

Diamond Cuts: Scar Tissue
MLB   

Jeff Stotts explains the setbacks suffered by Matt Kemp and Hanley Ramirez and expresses some doubt about Giancarlo Stanton.

In Some Depth: Potential Deadline Moves
MLB   

Ricky Nolasco is on the growing list of players likely to be moved at the trade deadline next month. Ryan Eisner takes a look around the league at the potential fallout.

Majors Value Meter: U.S. Open Rankings
GOLF   

Tiger Woods might not be running hot entering this week's U.S. Open, but he has the shotmaking skills necessary to win at Merion.

NASCAR Barometer: Riding the Hot Car
NASCAR   

It is hard to look away from Jimmie Johnson this week after he dominates a race like he dominated the 400 miles at Pocono Raceway on Sunday.

House of Shlain: Port of Fort Wayne
MLB   

Padres farmhand Joe Ross is back on track in the Midwest League after scuffling in a couple of May starts. Nick Shlain takes a closer look.

FAAB Factor - AL: More Prospect Speculation
MLB   

Andrew Martinez speculates about a prospect call-up in addition to Wil Myers (pictured here). Read to see his take on the Tigers' Nick Castellanos.

MLB Barometer: Bite the Bullet On Biogenesis
MLB   

Howard Bender suggests selling low on Nelson Cruz and the other players on the Biogenesis ledgers.

FAAB Factor - NL: Zack Attack
MLB   

Zack Wheeler could debut this week - Jan Levine breaks down your bid on him in this week's article.

Charging the Mound: The Biogenesis Edition
MLB   

Chris Liss and Jeff Erickson discuss the gap between bid and ask on Ryan Braun and the other players listed on the Biogenesis ledgers. (WITH VIDEO)

Pitching Value Meter: Move Over Felix, Kuma's the King
MLB   

Hisashi Iwakuma is the king of the American League this week with starts against two free-swinging clubs.

Collette Calls: Where's the Speed?
MLB   

Steals are at a premium this season, making San Diego's Everth Cabrera a valuable fantasy commodity.

2013 Confederations Cup Preview: EPL Players In Brazil
SOCCER   

Nick Pitner takes a look at the 2013 Confederations Cup and pulls out the EPL players that should have the biggest impacts.

Transaction Analysis: Hanley's Back, Again
MLB   

Hanley Ramirez is back for the Dodgers, and this time he hopes to day healthy for more than for games.

Minor League Barometer: Thorny Issue for Brewers
MLB   

Tyler Thornburg has had a miserable 2013 and is in danger of getting passed over promotion yet again in the Brewers organization.

Mound Musings: Kids on the Rise
MLB   

Arguably the Astros' best pitching prospect, Jarred Cosart is waiting patiently for his callup to the big-league club.

A Guide Through The Legal World Of Sports With A Fantasy Spin: Fielkow's Law
MLB   

Dropping the Hammer: The Latest on the MLB PED Scandal

Next In Line: Likely Super Two Callups
MLB   

The Rays' Wil Myers is one of many top prospects likely to be called up once the Super Two deadline passes. Nate Rowan takes a closer look.

Farm Futures: Rising Shortstop Prospects
MLB   

Just 17 years old, Adalberto Mondesi is holding his own in full-season ball and should vault up prospect lists in the coming months.

Bats and Balls: 10 Fearless Predictions
MLB   

Yasiel Puig will be the best Dodgers outfielder the rest of the way, according to David Regan.

Bernie On The Scene: A Look At Left-Handed Pitching Prospects
MLB   

Along with an examination of pitching in general, RotoWire's Man on the Scene Bernie Pleskoff breaks down the current crop of left-handed pitching prospects.

MLB   

After a couple of down years, Chris Coghlan is starting to flash value in daily formats.

Party in the Poconos 400 Preview: Hamlin's Time to Shine
NASCAR   

Denny Hamlin is the statistical leader in a lot of categories at Pocono Raceway and boasts the best driver rating of the field in the last 16 races at the three-turn oval.

Golf Barometer: Keep Smiling, Kooch
GOLF   

Matt Kuchar's fantastic season has him squarely in the Player of the Year discussion, and U.S. Open could give him even more reason to smile.

Circling the Bases: What's Wrong With ...?
MLB   

What's wrong with Nolan Arenado, Kris Medlen and Rickie Weeks? Ray Flowers suggests the problem primarily lies with our expectations.

St. Jude Classic Preview: A Winning Brandt of Golf
GOLF   

Brandt Snedeker hasn't faded since his early season success, but a watered-down field this week might be a recipe for his revival.

Diamond Cuts: Kemp's Hamstring
MLB   

Jeff Stotts breaks down the latest breakdown of Matt Kemp and his Dodgers teammates.

Rounding Third: Profar's Price
MLB   

What sort of value does Jurickson Profar have in a keeper or dynasty league? Can you even get fair value for him in such a league where there's an in-season salary cap?

PGA Tour Stats Review: Entering the St. Jude Classic
GOLF   

Dustin Johnson captured the St. Jude last season, and he's back this season looking for a repeat.

NASCAR Barometer: Bump and Run
NASCAR   

Tony Stewart rekindled his championship flame with a nearly perfect 400 miles at Dover amid a lot of bumping and banging.

In Some Depth: Falling Out
MLB   

Are the Brewers getting closer to pulling the plug on Rickie Weeks? Ryan Eisner takes a look at depth chart situations around the league in this week's edition of In Some Depth.

Payne's Perspective: Offseason Observations
NFL   

Kevin Payne Takes an Early-June Look Around the League

FAAB Factor - AL: Looking For Some Wil-Power
MLB   

This week's AL FAAB includes Andrew's weekly mention of Wil Myers, who could be up soon as the unofficial Super Two marker passes.

MLB Barometer: More Bullpen Opportunities
MLB   

Rafael Betancourt and Huston Street landed on the DL this week - their respective replacements feature prominently in Howard Bender's article this week.

FAAB Factor - NL: Chaos In Dodgertown
MLB   

Yasiel Puig could get the call from the Dodgers if Carl Crawford ends up on the DL. Jan Levine breaks down the roster shuffling with the Dodgers and other big moves in the NL this week.

Charging the Mound: Exorcism By Trade
MLB   

Jeff Erickson finally had enough of B.J. Upton, and traded him at $.75 on the dollar. Was that the right price? Or is he really a buy lowest candidate?

Pitching Value Meter: Ace of the AL
MLB   

Felix Hernandez is the only elite pitcher in the AL this week with two starts, making the Seattle ace an easy pick for top honors in the Value Meter.

Collette Calls: The Last 365
MLB   

For those hesitant to buy into Mike Minor's first two months in 2013, the bigger picture suggests that you should. Jason Collette takes a look at the 5x5 leaderboard from the past 12 months.

Transaction Analysis: Lawrie's a Blue Jay
MLB   

Brett Lawrie is back on the disabled list, this time as a result of a sprained left ankle.

Minor League Barometer: Wil's Phone is not Ringing
MLB   

As more and more minor-league prospects get the call to The Show, Wil Myers continues to rank as one of the bigger disappointments for fantasy owners.

Mound Musings: More Arms Arriving
MLB   

Michael Wacha turned in a sterling major-league debut, but long term, what should we expect from him and other prospect pitchers set to be called up?

The Long Game: Next Year Starts Now
MLB   

If you're playing for next year, don't waste any time in the rebuilding process, and do whatever it takes to find those elite keepers.

Golf Barometer: Kuchar Eyes the Next Level
GOLF   

Matt Kuchar is rounding into form nicely, and his game sounds like a good recipe for U.S. Open contention.

The Wheelhouse: Head of the Class
MLB   

The Astros maxed out their value in the first 10 rounds by taking Carlos Correa first overall ahead of Byron Buxton last June, but Buxton has been the most impressive first-rounder in the 2012 draft class thus far.

PGA Tour Stats Review: Entering the Memorial Tournament
GOLF   

There's no denying that Tiger Woods has had his way with the Muirfield Village Country Club course.

FedEx 400 Preview: Mastering the Monster Mile
NASCAR   

Jimmie Johnson, the winner of four of the last eight Dover races and a total of seven career victories at the Monster Mile, has to be the top contender entering this event.

Bats and Balls: Buy, Sell and Cut Bait
MLB   

Scott Jenstad fills in for Dave Regan this week. Even though he's an A's fan, or maybe because he's an A's fan, Scott is cutting bait on Brett Anderson in his leagues.

Bernie On The Scene: A Look At Outfield Prospects
MLB   

Yasiel Puig is one of many outfield prospects on the brink of making an impact in the big leagues. RotoWire's resident scout Bernie Pleskoff takes a closer look.

The Daily Duel: Risky Rickie
MLB   

Rickie Weeks and Ian Desmond are two low-priced middle infielders Kevin Payne is targeting in FanDuel contests.

Circling the Bases: Four Struggling Braves
MLB   

Can Dan Uggla turn it around? Ray Flowers discusses him and three of his other struggling teammates in Atlanta.

Memorial Tournament Preview: Trailing Tiger
GOLF   

Tiger Woods owns the Memorial as a five-time winner, but can anyone (Rory McIlroy?) catch him this week?

Diamond Cuts: Pessimistic Outlook For Ryan Howard
MLB   

Jeff Stotts is decidedly pessimistic about Ryan Howard's knee injury, in no small part because of Howard's previous Achilles injury.

NASCAR Barometer: Harvick Looks for Dover Domination
NASCAR   

Kevin Harvick is a top driver at Dover, the site of this week's race, and last week's win gives him plenty of momentum.