Juan Soto Hits Fourth Long Ball Of October

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Game 2 of the World Series. Soto was able to tie the game in the third inning as he took Dodger right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto deep. The star outfielder has now tallied at least one hit in each of the past four […]

Teoscar Hernandez Launches Two-Run Shot In Game 2

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Game 2 of the World Series. Hernandez went deep for the third time this postseason off Yankee left-hander Carlos Rodon in the third frame. Since going hitless for five straight games, Hernandez is now carrying a three-game hitting streak. In this […]

Tommy Edman Extends Hitting Streak To Eight Games

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Tommy Edman went 2-for-4 with a double and a home run in Game 2 of the World Series. Edman has now tallied at least one hit in each of the past eight games and tallied at least two hits in each of the past five. Throughout October, Edman has been […]

Freddie Freeman Goes Deep Again In Game 2

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman went 1-for-4 with a solo shot in Game 2 of the World Series. After hitting the game-winning grand slam in Game 1, Freeman continued to showcase his power, and now holds a two-game home run streak. The 35-year-old did not go deep earlier in the playoffs and only […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Earns Victory In Game 2

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto tossed six 1/3 frames of one run ball en route to earning the victory in Game 2 of the World Series. He allowed just one hit, two walks, and struck out four. His lone blemish came off a solo shot from Juan Soto in the third inning. Since […]

Brian Burns Off The Injury Report

New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (groin) is off the injury report and is expected to play on Monday evening against the Pittsburgh Steelers according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Burns opened the week as a limited participant in practice but was then downgraded to a non-participant on Friday. However, he was able […]

Tyjae Spears Ruled Out For Week 8

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (hamstring) was downgraded to out for Week 8. Spears did not suit up last weekend but returned to practice this week in a limited capacity. However, he was unable to progress enough and will now set his sights on returning in Week 9 to face the New England Patriots. […]

DeForest Buckner Activated, Evan Hull Waived

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (ankle) was activated off the injured reserve and will return to action on Sunday. In a corresponding move the Colts waived running back Evan Hull. Buckner has been sidelined since suffering an ankle injury during the second week of the season. In the season opener, Buckner had a productive […]

Dalvin Cook Set To Make Dallas Debut

Dallas Cowboys running back Dalvin Cook was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad on Saturday and is expected to make his Dallas debut on Sunday evening in San Francisco according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The veteran running back joined the Cowboys during the last week of August but has yet to […]

Kyle Dugger Added To Injury Report

New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger (ankle) was added to the injury report and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the New York Jets. Dugger initially opened the week as a limited participant during Wednesday's practice but then upgraded to full participation on Thursday. However, seeing Dugger return to the injury report and […]

Will Dissly Questionable For Sunday

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Will Dissly (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Dissly did not participate during Wednesday's and Thursday's practice but returned to practice on Friday in a limited capacity which is a promising sign for his status this weekend. Last weekend, the 28-year-old tight end […]

Jayden Daniels Remains Questionable, Will Go Through Further Treatment On Saturday

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels (ribs) remains questionable for Sunday's game according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Rapoport further reported that the rookie will do a walk-through, and go through further treatment on Saturday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progress throughout the weekend as the former number-two overall selection will […]

Colson Montgomery Heating Up In Arizona Fall League

Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery has gotten out to a hot start through his first taste of the Arizona Fall League. Through his first 11 games, the 22-year-old has gone deep three times and held an impressive .313/.511/.656 slash line with a 10:6 BB:K ratio. The former first-round selection had struggled at times […]

Moises Ballesteros Staying Hot In Arizona Fall League

Chicago Cubs first base/catching prospect Moises Ballesteros has launched four home runs in his first ten games in the Arizona Fall League. During the stretch, he has held a .391/.431/.717 line with 11 RBI, and a 4:7 BB:K ratio. This is a great sign for the 20-year-old has he enjoyed a fantastic 2024 campaign. The […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Getting Starting Nod In Game 2

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto will get the starting nod in Game 2 of the World Series in hopes to extend their series lead. After struggling in his postseason debut, the right-hander has performed exceptionally well as he has tossed nine 1/3 frames in two outings and allowed only two runs and six […]

Carlos Rodon Faces Tall Task In Game 2

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon has a tough matchup in Game 2 of the World Series. In his previous outing, Rodon lasted only four 2/3 innings and surrendered five hits, two earned runs, and one walk, while striking out six. During three starts this October, the southpaw sits with a modest 4.40 ERA […]

Kike Hernandez Expected To Remain In Starting Lineup During World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Kike Hernandez is expected to remain in the starting lineup during the World Series according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Hernandez was given the starting nod in the series opener in center field. During October, the 33-year-old has been one of the best bats in the lineup as he […]

Late Slate: Daily Fantasy Football Week 8 NFL DFS Lineup Picks on DraftKings and FanDuel (2024)

Welcome back to our late slate Week 8 DFS picks article here at RotoBaller! In this piece, I will examine my top daily fantasy football lineup plays for the late slate in Week 8 of the NFL season. In Week 8, we have five games on the NFL DFS late slate on DraftKings and FanDuel […]

Jon Berti Left Off World Series Roster With Hip Injury

New York Yankees infielder Jon Berti (hip) was left off the World Series roster with a hip flexor injury according to Jorge Castillo of ESPN. Berti suffered this injury during Game 4 of the ALCS when he was running the bases. This allowed pitcher Nestor Cortes to return to the roster. During October, Berti went […]

Ivan Barbashev Nets Two Goals On Friday

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Ivan Barbashev scored twice in their victory over the Ottawa Senators on Friday evening. The 28-year-old got his first tally of the evening off a re-direct off Alex Pietrangelo's shot from the point. In the final minute, Barbashev would score the empty-netter to seal the victory. Through the first eight […]

Gustav Nyquist Tallies Assist, Shorthanded Goal On Friday

Nashville Predators right wing Gustav Nyquist tallied an assist and a shorthanded goal in their victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday evening. Nyquist tallied the primary assist on Filip Forsberg's goal in the second frame which got Nashville on the board. Later in the frame, Nyquist would tie the game with a shorthanded goal […]

Bo Horvat Scores Game-Winner On Friday

New York Islanders center Bo Horvat scored the game-winning goal to power the New York Islanders over their division rival, New Jersey Devils on Friday evening. Horvat was held off the scoresheet through regulation but was able to play the hero in overtime as he beat Jake Allen off a one-timer from the slot. Mathew […]

Joel Blomqvist Stops 46 Shots In Defeat

Pittsburgh Penguins rookie goaltender Joel Blomqvist stopped 46 out of the 50 shots he faced on Friday evening in their loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers dominated play all evening and kept the 22-year-old netminder quite busy. Leon Draisaitl was able to break free in the second period and scored the eventual game-winner. With […]

Evan Bouchard Tallies Goal, Assist In Friday's Victory

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard tallied a goal and an assist in their victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday evening. Bouchard tallied the secondary assist on Leon Draisaitl's goal which opening up the scoring in the second frame. Later in the period, Bouchard would score his second goal of the campaign off a snap […]

Stuart Skinner Shuts The Door On Friday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner posted a 27-save shutout on Friday evening against the Pittsburgh Penguins. This was a great bounce back performance for not only Skinner, but the Oilers as well. Through his first five starts of the season, the 25-year-old allowed at least three goals in each game with a high of five […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/26/24)

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 Faces Tougher Task In Week 8

The Washington Commanders defense is coming off one of their best performances of the season, where they held the Carolina Panthers to just seven points. In this game, they tallied a defensive touchdown with two sacks. This was a nice bounce back performance after they struggled against Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry in Week 6. […]

Austin Seibert Remains High-End Kicker Facing Chicago

Washington Commanders kicker Austin Seibert remains a high-end kicking option in Week 8 when he faces the Chicago Bears. Since joining the Commanders in Week 2, Seibert has missed just one attempt and has been perfect on all extra points. He has attempted at least two field goals in all but one game and attempted […]

Zach Ertz To See Low-End TE1 Production Against Chicago

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz remains a low-end TE1 heading into Week 8 as he faces the Chicago Bears. Last weekend, Ertz found the end zone for the first time in his Washington career last weekend and brought in four of his five targets for 40 yards. Over the past two weeks, Ertz has […]

Noah Brown Not Worth Starting In Week 8

Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown is coming off his worst game of the season and remains an unreliable WR4 heading into Week 8. After seeing a season-high eight targets and four receptions in Week 6 against the Baltimore Ravens, Brown took a significant step back in Week 7 as he caught just one pass […]