Brusdar Graterol, Joe Kelly Won't Pitch In NLCS

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitchers Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) and Joe Kelly (shoulder) will not be available to pitch in the NLCS, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Graterol has been on the injured list since the end of September with right-shoulder inflammation. Kelly suffered a shoulder injury during a simulated game and has not […]

Alex Vesia Unlikely To Pitch In NLCS

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Vesia (ribs) is unlikely to be available for the NLCS due to a intercostal injury, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Vesia suffered an injury in Game 5 of the NLDS and will now face an uphill battle to pitch in the NLCS. DFS managers should monitor the […]

Mitch Marner Tallies Goal And Assist In Home Opener

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner tallied his first two points of the 2024 campaign in their victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday evening. The 27-year-old tallied the secondary assist on a goal scored by Matthew Knies in the second period. Then, in the final frame, Marner scored the eventual game-winning goal on […]

Nazem Kadri Tallies Two Goals On Saturday

Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri scored twice in their victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday evening. Kadri tallied his first goal of the night in the second frame on the power-play on a snapshot from the slot. He then would go on to score the empty netter to clinch the victory in the final […]

Cole Caufield Scores Twice On Saturday

Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield continued his hot start to the season by scoring two goals in their victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday evening. Caufield has now scored at least one goal in every game this season and sits with a total four through the first week. His first goal came in […]

Lukas Dostal Shines In Season Opener

Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal stopped all 30 shots he faced in the season opener en route to defeating the San Jose Sharks on Saturday evening. This was the 24-year-old's second career shutout. The shots were even in this game, but Dostal was able provide the difference maker in the divisional showdown. Last season, Dostal […]

Jake Oettinger Earns Second Victory Of The Season

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger earned his second victory of the season in shutout fashion as he turned aside all 34 shots he faced against the New York Islanders. Oettinger continued his hot start on Saturday evening as he tallied 30+ saves for the second straight game. In the season opener, Oettinger stopped 33 of […]

Cam Talbot Stops 42 Shots In Shutout Victory

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot stopped all 42 shots en route to earning his victory as a Detroit Red Wing. Ville Husso got the starting nod in their first game of the season but was eventually replaced by Talbot after he allowed four goals on 14 shots. Talbot was able to stop 12 of […]

Joe Mixon Expected To Play On Sunday

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle) is expected to play on Sunday, according to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Mixon has been sidelined since suffering an ankle injury in their Week 2 victory over the Chicago Bears. After opening the week missing practice on Wednesday, Mixon was able to log a limited session on […]

Evan Engram Expected To Play On Sunday

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram (hamstring) is expected to play on Sunday, according to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Engram has been sidelined since Week 2 after suffering a hamstring injury during warmups of that week. The tight end was able to log three consecutive limited practice sessions this week. Fantasy managers should continue […]

Keon Coleman Hopes To Find Consistency

Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman should be viewed as a low-end flex option this week as he faces the New York Jets on Monday evening. Coleman saw a season-high five targets last weekend but was only able to bring in one of them for a 49-yard TD reception. Since scoring 0.0 PPR points […]

Ray Davis Could See Increased Usage On Monday

Buffalo Bills rookie running back Ray Davis could see increased usage on Monday evening. No.1 running back James Cook (toe) did not practice on Thursday and Friday and could be in danger of missing Monday's game depending on his practice status on Saturday. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to the injury report as it […]

Kendrick Bourne Expected To Play

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (knee) is expected to play on Sunday, according to Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald. Bourne opened the campaign on the Physically Unable to Perform list and made his season debut last weekend against the Miami Dolphins. In this game, the 29-year-old logged only 15 total snaps, which […]

Josh Allen Remains QB1 Despite Tough Matchup

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen remains a high-end QB1 despite the difficult matchup on Monday evening against the New York Jets, who have allowed the second-fewest points to opposing quarterbacks this season. Allen got off to a hot start this season, as he topped 30.0 PPR points in two of the first three games. During […]

Jack Flaherty To Start Game 1 Of NLCS

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty will get the starting nod in Game 1 of the NLCS on Sunday evening, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Flaherty got the nod in Game 2 of the NLDS and struggled, as he allowed five hits, a walk, and four earned runs across 5 1/3 frames […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Leads The Way In Game 5 Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto earned his first victory of the postseason on Friday evening as the Dodgers defeated the Padres to clinch the NLDS. The right-hander tossed five shutout frames and allowed just two hits and a walk. He struck out two. This was a nice bounce-back outing for the 26-year-old as […]

Teoscar Hernandez Goes Deep In Game 5

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez went 1-for-3 with a home run in their series-clinching victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday evening. Hernandez extended the Dodger lead in the seventh frame with solo shot off Yu Darvish. Hernandez tallied at least one hit in every game of the NLDS and boasted a .333/.400/.667 […]

Kike Hernandez Launches Solo Shot In Game 5

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kike Hernandez went 1-for-3 with a solo shot in their Game 5 victory over the San Diego Padres. Hernandez broke the stalemate in the second frame by hitting a solo home run off Yu Darvish. This was the eventual game-winning run. Through the playoffs, the 33-year-old has gone 3-for-9 at the […]

Ha-Seong Kim Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder) underwent shoulder surgery on Thursday, according to Dennis Lin of The Athletic. Kim has been sidelined since Aug. 20 with shoulder inflammation. He attempted to return in time for October but was ultimately shut down late into September after facing several setbacks. Through 121 games this summer, the […]

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Weekend Waiver Wire Adds for Week 6 Includes Blake Corum, Kimani Vidal, Tre Tucker, Troy Franklin, Noah Brown, 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 […]

Luke Musgrave Hits Injured Reserve

Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave (ankle) was placed on Injured Reserve, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. As a result, Musgrave will be sidelined for at least the next four games due to an ankle injury. The 24-year-old has had a slow start to the campaign, catching only five passes across the first […]

Trey Palmer Out On Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (concussion) will miss his second straight game this weekend due to a concussion. The sophomore wideout was unable to participate in any team practices this week and will now set his sights on returning in Week 7. After catching only one pass through the first three weeks of […]

Curtis Samuel Limited On Friday

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel (toe) remained a limited participant in Friday's practice. Samuel was limited during Thursday's initial session with a toe injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during Saturday's practice as it should provide clarity on his availability for Monday's game. However, seeing him participate in a limited capacity […]

Micah Parsons Out On Sunday

Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons (ankle) will not suit up this weekend when the Cowboys face the Detroit Lions. Parsons suffered a high-ankle sprain in their Week 4 victory over the New York Giants and will now miss his second consecutive game. Fantasy managers in IDP leagues should continue to monitor his status as […]

Matt Prater Listed As Questionable

Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers. Prater was kept sidelined during last weekend's game with a knee injury. However, he was able to log three consecutive limited practice sessions this week which is a promising sign for his status as he was only […]

Jaylen Warren Does Not Carry Injury Designation

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (knee) has been upgraded from his questionable status and no longer carries an injury designation for Sunday's game. Warren was dealing with a knee injury and had to miss the past two games. Warren was able to log three consecutive limited sessions during this week's practice and will now […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/12/24)

Hello Rotoballers! The NHL season is back in full swing and we have our first action-packed Saturday slate of the season. 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. […]

Week 6 NFL DFS Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Early Slate (2024): Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley, Marvin Harrison Jr., Tucker Kraft, and More

Welcome back to our weekly DFS column here at RotoBaller! In this piece, I will examine my top, and contrarian plays for the early slate in Week 6 of the NFL Season. Similar to last week, we have an early game in London, that removes the Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears from our slate. In […]

Najee Harris - Week 6 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris has a favorable matchup this weekend and should be viewed as a high-floor RB2 in all formats. Harris has seen double-digit rushing attempts in every game this season and averaged 54.0 yards per game. Harris has seen at […]

Antonio Gibson - Week 6 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson is expected to serve as the lead back on Sunday with Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) sitting out with an injury. Through the first five weeks of the season, Gibson has typically operated as a change-of-pace option but has […]