Nestor Cortes Could Make World Series Roster

New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes (elbow) is set to throw another bullpen session early next week and could make the World Series roster, according to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. The southpaw has been progressing well from the flexor strain he suffered in September and has begun to log successful bullpens over the past […]

Freddie Freeman Seen At Batting Practice, Should Start In Game 6

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (ankle) was seen participating in batting practice on Saturday, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Ardaya further reported that the first baseman should be expected to return to the starting nine on Sunday after sitting out earlier in the series due to an ankle injury. The 35-year-old […]

Will Smith Has Negative Results On X-Rays

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (hand) was lifted from Game 5 of the NLCS after taking a foul ball off his hand. Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports that the backstop was taken for X-rays, but the tests were negative. As a result, DFS players should expect the primary catcher to be behind the […]

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Weekend Waiver Wire Adds for Week 7 Includes Trey Benson, Jaylen Wright, Justin Watson, and more

Mastering the waiver wire is a crucial skill that can lead you to a fantasy football championship. It's not just about strategically placing your FAAB budget on specific players but also about knowing when to stash players. This dual strategy keeps you engaged and focused on your ultimate goal of winning a fantasy championship. As […]

Tanner Bibee Hopes To Keep Season Alive On Saturday

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee hopes to keep Cleveland's season alive as they face the Yankees in a potential elimination game on Saturday evening. Bibee got the starting nod in Game 2 of the ALCS but lasted only 1 1/3 innings after allowing five hits and three runs (two earned) with only two strikeouts. […]

Carlos Rodon Eyes Series-Clinching Victory On Saturday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon looks to clinch the ALCS for the Bronx Bombers on Saturday evening against the Cleveland Guardians. The southpaw got the nod in the series opener and performed exceptionally well, as he tossed six frames of one-run ball, allowing just three hits and no walks while striking out nine. […]

Will Brennan Remains Sidelined For Game 5 Of ALCS

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Will Brennan remains out of the starting nine for Game 5 of the ALCS. Brennan has made only two starts this entire postseason so far, one in each series. As a result, Jhonkensy Noel will cover right field and bat in the six-hole. Brennan has carried an underwhelming .167 AVG throughout the […]

Kyle Manzardo Sitting In Game 5

Cleveland Guardians first baseman/designated hitter Kyle Manzardo is not in the starting nine for Game 5 of the ALCS. Manzardo has tallied a hit in each of the past three games in the ALCS but will take a seat as the Yankees send out southpaw Carlos Rodon in hopes of clinching the series victory. As […]

Bo Naylor Rejoins Starting Nine For Game 5

Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor is returning to the starting nine for Game 5 of the ALCS after sitting out in Game 4. Naylor will be behind the dish and bat in the seven-hole. Naylor did not tally a hit during the ALDS and has begun to work out of his slump, as he is […]

Giancarlo Stanton Returns To Cleanup Spot

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is returning to the cleanup spot on Saturday evening after batting in the five-hole in the previous game. As a result, third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is moving down to the five-hole. Stanton has been swinging a scorching bat through the entire postseason, and he is currently carrying […]

Will Reichard Remains Solid Streaming Option In Week 7

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard remains a solid streaming option in Week 7, facing the Detroit Lions. The 23-year-old has remained perfect throughout the season, going 9-for-9 on attempts and 16-for-16 on extra-point attempts. During the first five games, Reichard has averaged 8.6 PPR points per game and made at least two field goal attempts […]

Rachaad White Questionable For Monday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (foot) is listed as questionable for Monday's game, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. White opened the week as a limited participant during Thursday's and Friday's practice. However, the 25-year-old was able to upgrade to full participation on Saturday, which is a positive sign for his […]

Mike Evans Good To Go For Monday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) is off the injury report and good to go for Monday's game, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. The veteran wideout was held out of practice on Thursday and Friday. However, on Saturday, Evans was able to upgrade to limited participation and avoided an injury […]

Cam Akers Could See Work In Week 7

Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers could be pushed up the depth chart on Sunday if Aaron Jones (hamstring) cannot suit up. Jones is currently listed as questionable and could be a game-time decision. The Vikings traded for Akers from Houston earlier this week, which could suggest that Jones may not be able to play. […]

Ty Chandler Could See Increased Workload On Sunday

Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler could have an increased role if No. 1 running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) cannot suit up. Jones is currently listed as questionable on the team's injury report and will likely be a game-time decision. If Jones is eventually ruled out, Chandler should be expected to be pushed to the […]

Tyler Higbee Considered "Ahead Of Schedule"

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) is considered "ahead of schedule" in his recovery process, according to Cameron DaSilva of USA Today. The 31-year-old tight end suffered a torn ACL in their playoff loss to the Detroit Lions last season, but head coach Sean McVay remains optimistic about his potential return this season. […]

Nyheim Hines Not Activated For Week 7

Cleveland Browns running back Nyheim Hines (knee) was not activated before their Week 7 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to Scott Petrak of The Chronicle-Telegram. Hines is still recovering from his torn ACL. However, the 27-year-old did log three full practices this week, which suggests he will return in Week 8 against the Baltimore […]

Anthony Stolarz Expected To Start On Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz is expected to get the starting nod on Saturday evening when the Leafs host the New York Rangers. Stolarz has started in all but one game this season and held a stellar .940 SV% and 1.69 GAA with a 2-1 record through his first three starts as a Leaf. […]

Tyler Seguin Will Not Play On Saturday

Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (lower body) will not play on Saturday, according to Lia Assimakopoulos of the Dallas News. The 32-year-old has been sidelined for the past two games and will now miss his third straight with a lower-body injury. During his first three games, the veteran tallied three points (two goals, one assist) […]

Matt Dumba Placed On Injured Reserve

Dallas Stars defenseman Matt Dumba (lower body) was placed on the injured reserve earlier on Saturday. In a corresponding move, the Stars promoted Matej Blumel from the AHL Texas Stars. Dumba suffered this injury this injury last week and was initially deemed to be "week-to-week." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status. As a […]

Frederik Andersen Earns First Victory Of The Season

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen stopped 25 of the 26 shots he faced en route to earning his first victory of the 2024 season. Andersen fell behind early after allowing the first goal of the game to Pittsburgh left wing Drew O'Connor. However, during the final two periods, the 35-year-old was able to shut the […]

Martin Necas Tallies Goal, Assist In Friday's Victory

Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas scored his first goal of the season with an additional assist in their victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday evening. Necas scored the eventual game-winner in the second frame on the power-play, beating goaltender Joel Blomqvist. Later in the period, Necas tallied his second point, once again on the […]

Shayne Gostisbehere Scores In Second Straight Game

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere found the back of the net in the second straight game on Friday evening against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Gostisbehere tallied his second goal of the campaign on the power-play off a shot from the point in the second frame. Through his first three games in Carolina, the 31-year-old has tallied […]

Romeo Doubs (WR, GB) - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Sleepers for Week 7 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs enjoyed his best game of the season last weekend as he caught three of his four targets for 49 yards and two touchdowns. This was a great sign for the 24-year-old as he served a suspension in Week 5. During Weeks […]

Josh Downs ($5,700) - DraftKings DFS Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Sleepers for Week 7 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Value Pick for GPPs DRAFTKINGS DFS SALARY: $5,700 ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game but could be a great value option if he can suit up. Downs opened the week sitting out during Wednesday's practice but was upgraded to limited participation on Thursday and […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/19/24)

Hello Rotoballers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have another action-packed Saturday slate. In this piece, I will discuss my favorite forward lines to target, defensemen, and goalies in tonight's action. Be sure to keep updated with any injury notes on our newsfeed before setting your lineup. If you have any questions […]

Washington Commanders Defense Worth A Look As Deep Streaming Option

The Washington Commanders defense had a tough time containing the reigning MVP Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry last weekend but has an excellent opportunity to bounce back against the Carolina Panthers. During Weeks 4 and 5, the Commanders allowed under 20 points in each game and recorded 11 sacks during this span. The Carolina Panthers […]

Austin Seibert Remains High-End Kicker In Week 7

Washington Commanders kicker Austin Seibert saw his perfect streak end last weekend, but he remains a top kicking option on Sunday. Last week, Seibert was given two attempts from over 50+ yards and went 1-for-2 on those attempts. He remained perfect from under 50 yards out and on extra-point attempts. Since joining Washington in Week […]

Zach Ertz Remains High-Floor TE1 Facing Carolina

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz led the Washington pass catchers in yards last weekend and should continue to be viewed as a low-end TE1. After scoring just 5.2 and 3.0 PPR points during Weeks 4 and 5, the veteran tight end got back on track in Baltimore and eclipsed double-digit points for the second […]

Noah Brown Could Enjoy Breakout Game In Week 7

Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown enjoyed a nice bounce-back outing last weekend after sitting out in Week 5 and remains a low-end flex option in deeper formats. After missing Week 5 with a groin injury, Brown responded in a big way as he saw a team-high eight targets and brought in four of them […]