Raheem Mostert's Opportunity Is Now

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert is in line for a sizeable workload in Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals. With the injury to Tevin Coleman (ankle), the Niners will pivot to Matt Breida and Mostert to man their systematic running back committee. The fourth-year special teams lifer averaged an impressive 7.7 YPC last […]

Francisco Mejia Could Return Soon

San Diego Padres catcher Francisco Mejia (oblique) could return soon, per manager Andy Green. He’ll take batting practice in the coming days, play some instructional ball then rejoin the club if all goes well. Mejia's been out since August 28 with a strained right oblique. The 23-year-old is making his case as the Friars long-term […]

Hunter Renfroe Dealing With Sore Ankle

San Diego Padres outfielder Hunter Renfroe (ankle) will miss about a week after aggravating his sore ankle on September 7. Until the slugger is fully healed from a lingering right ankle ailment, he’ll be held out of action. Renfroe was on the verge of a breakout season before enduring a deep slump, slashing just .169/.260/.291 […]

Dante Pettis Might Be In Doghouse

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis played just two snaps in Week 1’s victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Pettis was a notable bust on Sunday (one catch, seven yards) but his underlying usage is disastrous. The second-year pro dealt with a groin injury in practice but head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed he was […]

Wil Myers Continues Hot Streak

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers went 3-for-5, including a walk-off single, on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies. Myers played the hero, knocking in third baseman Manny Machado to clinch the game in the 10th inning. The embattled Myers is riding an eight-game hitting streak, going 13-for-24 (.542 average) with three homers and 11 runs-plus-RBI, […]

Marquise Goodwin Makes No Impact

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin grabbed one of three targets for seven yards in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo struggling, no Niner aside from George Kittle made much noise on Sunday. With the team rotating five receivers, Goodwin’s fantasy outlook is looking bleaker. He shouldn’t be viewed […]

Robbie Gould Knocks In Three Field Goals

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould knocked in three field goals and two extra points in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Gould also narrowly missed a 57-yard attempt, doinking one off the crossbar. The 37-year-old appears reliable as ever in his 15th season and should be a steady kicking option all year.

George Kittle Leads Niners Passing Attack

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle caught eight of 10 targets for 54 yards in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kittle had two touchdowns negated by penalty, which led to a decent-but-not-spectacular showing for the third-year fantasy stud. Even with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo struggling, Kittle posted a usable line and significantly outpaced […]

Dante Pettis Invisible In Week 1

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis caught just one pass for seven yards in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was his only target. With the Niners passing attack stuck in neutral, Pettis was a nonfactor on Sunday, surely upsetting many of his fantasy investors. The team deployed all five active receivers, […]

Matt Breida Stuffed On 15 Carries

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida handled 15 carries for 37 yards in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Breida’s role didn’t change after Tevin Coleman (ankle) went down, with Raheem Mostert picking up the void in the rushing committee. Breida’s performance wasn’t great but the volume is encouraging. If Coleman can’t go […]

Raheem Mostert Leads Niners In Rushing

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert tallied 40 yards on nine carries in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, adding a catch for zero yards. Mostert was the main beneficiary of Tevin Coleman’s (ankle) injury, leading the backfield in yards. The Niners employ a systematic committee at running back so an extended absence […]

Richie James Scores Only Niners Offensive Touchdown

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Richie James scored a 39-yard touchdown in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. James saw two targets but made his only grab count in the third quarter. The Niners passed for just 166 yards on Sunday and all receivers got in on the action, neutralizing the fantasy impact for any […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Shaky But Gets Victory

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo completed 18 of 27 passes for 166 yards, a touchdown and an interception in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Garoppolo paid for a careless pass the Bucs returned for a touchdown but he was able to game-manage the team to victory. Until the 49ers Defense took over […]

Deebo Samuel Commits Gaffe In Debut

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel caught his three targets for 17 yards in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also coughed up a fumble battling for extra yards and converted a two-point conversion. Samuel played plenty on Sunday but it didn’t translate into any significant stats, as quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo recorded […]

49ers Defense Scores Two Touchdowns

The San Francisco 49ers Defense enjoyed a field day against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1. The Niners limited the Bucs offense to just 11 points, racking up three sacks and intercepting quarterback Jameis Winston thrice. Cornerback Richard Sherman intercepted an awful pass by Winston in the third quarter, returning it 31 yards for […]

Points Leagues Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 24

Welcome to the RotoBaller waiver wire column that skews towards points league. Yes, there is positive correlation to standard 5x5 scoring but in our format, specific categories matter less and the accumulation of total stats is the ultimate objective. After a multi-week hiatus exploring the amazing-but-baseball-free country of Kenya, your author is back and ready […]

Hunter Renfroe, Manuel Margot Not Starting Friday

San Diego Padres outfielders Hunter Renfroe and Manuel Margot are out of Friday’s lineup against the Colorado Rockies. The Friars will defer to Nick Martini and Wil Myers to man the left and center outfield spots, respectively. Renfroe is mired in an extended slump, hitting just .171 in his last 70 at-bats and searching for […]

Franchy Cordero Unlikely To Return This Season

San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero (quad) is unlikely to return this season, per MLB.com’s AJ Cassavell. Cordero will finish the year with just 20 plate appearances after suffering an early-season elbow injury and then a quad/tendon injury during a rehab assignment. Cordero showed appealing power/speed upside entering 2018 but myriad ailments have limited him […]

Dante Pettis Upgraded To Full Practice

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis (groin) was upgraded to full in Thursday’s practice. The second-year pro had been limited throughout the week but he looks ready to go in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With injuries to Trent Taylor (foot) and Jalen Hurd (back), the Niners formerly-deep receiving corps will likely […]

MacKenzie Gore Annointed MLB Pipeline's Top Pitcher

San Diego Padres pitching prospect MacKenzie Gore was awarded MLB Pipeline’s Pitcher of the Year honors on Thursday. Baseball’s No. 3 prospect absolutely dominated High-A this season, registering a 1.02 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 12.5 K/9 in 15 starts. After a late season promotion to Double-A, he rattled off a 4.15 ERA and 10.4 K/9 […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Ready To Shake The Doubters

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will make his first start this Sunday since Week 3 of last year. Returning from a torn ACL, Garoppolo endured a streaky preseason as he shook off the cobwebs. For the Niners to go anywhere this season, he’ll need to play like an all-pro. The team surrounded him with […]

George Kittle Ready To Rock

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is a locked-in TE1 in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. No surprises this year, as Kittle enters the year a top-3 option after exploding for 1,377 receiving yards last season and leading the Niners in every significant passing category. Kittle is rewarded with a favorable opening […]

Deebo Samuel Debuting Close To Home

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is set for his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The second-round rookie showed electric flashes during preseason, making a handful of aerobic grabs and taking a couple carries for 59 yards. The South Carolina native will enjoy a favorable opening matchup in Tampa […]

Tevin Coleman Set For Team Debut

New San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman has a fantastic matchup to make his team debut. Despite being listed as the unofficial No. 2, Coleman enters Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a near-even committee with Matt Breida. The dual-threat Coleman is in good shape to push for his fourth consecutive season […]

Matt Breida Poised For Major Role

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida should have a significant role this season. The team’s unofficial “No. 1” running back was amongst the league leaders with 5.3 yards per carry last season, racking up 1,075 scrimmage yards (261 receiving) on 180 touches. Breida enters Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a near-even […]

Dante Pettis Listed As Top Receiver

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis is listed as the top receiver based off an unofficial team document. Despite swirling reports of his underperformance and lack of motivation during camp, the designation shouldn’t be surprising. Pettis emerged for 359 yards and four touchdowns in the final five games of 2018 and is a polished […]

Nick Mullens Named Primary Backup

Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens will be the team’s primary backup, per ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. Both Mullens and CJ Beathard made the 53-man roster on Sunday but the Niners rightfully anointed Mullens their No. 2 behind starter Jimmy Garoppolo. Mullens, an undrafted rookie in 2018, made eight starts last season […]

Cal Quantrill Devoured By Snakes

San Diego Padres starter Cal Quantrill was demolished for eight earned runs Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Quantrill surrendered 10 hits including a six-run second inning and was mercifully pulled after five frames. Quantrill was earning praise and fantasy looks after a handful of quality outings but two consecutive eight-run clunkers have elevated his ERA […]

Ty France Stings Another Homer

San Diego Padres second baseman Ty France finished 2-for-5 with a homer, three RBI and two runs on Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. France cracked a three-run blast in the sixth inning, his third long ball in two contests. The two-game power surge has raised his OPS from .607 to .690 and homer total to […]

Josh Naylor Finding His Groove

San Diego Padres outfielder Josh Naylor went 1-for-4 with two runs and an RBI Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Naylor has enjoyed a mini groove, collecting knocks in seven of eight games and hitting .370 during the process. Since the Friars traded Franmil Reyes, the 22-year-old rookie has been given an extended audition to test […]