Is Ladd McConkey or Quentin Johnston the WR1 for the Chargers?

How disappointing was Quentin Johnston in 2023? Johnston was a hyper-athletic prospect who was going to need time to develop into a star wide receiver. When presented with opportunities, Johnston suffered from simple concentration drops. Keenan Allen and Mike Williams have been shipped out of town which makes this a make or break year for […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/6) - Today's Top Lineups

Monday brings Game 2 between the Nuggets and Timberwolves, as well as Game 1 between the Knicks and Pacers. There will be no shortage of excitement, but we’ll have limited DFS options with just the two games on the schedule. The key to being successful in NBA DFS comes down to making adjustments during the […]

Scouting the Routing: 2024 Wells Fargo Championship

It's not often that final sparring for a Major Championship is held at a venue scheduled to host that very same Major the following year, but that's exactly what golf fans have in store this week in Charlotte. The site of 2025's PGA Championship: Quail Hollow has long been lauded as one of the game's […]

Coby Mayo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Analysis (Week 7)

PROSPECT: Coby Mayo, 3B, Baltimore Orioles ERIC CROSS' LATEST PROSPECT STASH RANKING: #5 CALL-UP ETA: May ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo has been one of the best power hitters in the minor league this season and is nearing his major league debut. With Triple-A Norfolk, Mayo has posted a .313/.376/.642 line with […]

Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (May 6 - May 12)

And just like that, the calendar turned to May. Par for the course, we've had more injuries to significant fantasy players again this week, including Mike Trout and Steven Kwan, but again, we got some players back, like Vaughn Grissom and Kyle Bradish. On a brighter note, we've seen a plethora of call-ups of young […]

2024 Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: Two-Round Rankings For Non-Superflex Leagues

As the dust settles on the 2024 NFL Draft, it's time to shift our fantasy football focus to the fresh faces entering the league who are ready to shake up your dynasty rosters. This year's rookie class is brimming with talent that could immediately impact fantasy leagues. This draft has everything from speedster wideouts who […]

Paul Skenes- Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets: Buy or Sell? (Week 7)

BALLER MOVE: Buy Paul Skenes ANALYSIS: Like the rest of the baseball world, fantasy managers should buy into the hype of the Pirates' top prospect, Paul Skenes. Skenes was selected first overall in the 2023 MLB Draft by Pittsburgh and quickly rose the minor league ranks over the past two seasons. The right-hander pitched at rookie ball, […]

Julio Rodriguez- Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets: Buy or Sell? (Week 7)

BALLER MOVE: Buy Julio Rodriguez ANALYSIS: There has been a recurring theme for Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez in his first three MLB seasons. He always seems to struggle out of the gate. In 2022, he had a .206 batting average with zero home runs and six RBI through the first 20 games. Then, last year, he […]

Connor Wong- Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 29% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong has been one of the most surprising players at the plate this season. Wong is currently hitting .346 with five HRs, 14 RBI, and three doubles in 23 games. This comes after a year in which the 27-year-old ended with a .235 […]

Slade Cecconi- Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 7)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 11% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: The Arizona Diamondbacks have had to lean on pitcher Slade Cecconi earlier than they expected to this season due to the injuries of Merrill Kelly (shoulder) and Eduardo Rodriguez (shoulder). Nonetheless, Cecconi has shown some positive things on the mound for the Diamondbacks […]

Erick Fedde- Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 7)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde signed a two-year, $15 million deal this offseason after spending the 2023 campaign in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). Fedde was almost untouchable on the mound in that league last year and won the equivalent of […]

Michael King - Fantasy Baseball Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 7 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues ANALYSIS: San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King has been a very inconsistent fantasy option through the first couple of weeks of the season. He has thrown some gems in his first eight outings, like when he struck out 10 and allowed just one run across 7 2/3 innings against the Milwaukee […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/6/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Monday! What a weird slate we have tonight; only six games, a 7:40 p.m. start time, and just two games (including the chalkiest of chalk) starting in the last window. More than anything, it’s that chalky Dodgers game that’s going to make this a tough slate. Do you want to eat that chalk, or […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 7 (2024)

Welcome RotoBallers to the Week 7 edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of May 6 - May 12, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN or Yahoo. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because […]

Is Devin Singletary Or Eric Gray The RB1 For The Giants?

The New York Giants backfield underwent significant changes in the offseason. Saquon Barkley was the featured back in New York since getting drafted as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, the superstar signed a massive three-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles in the offseason, leaving the Giants without a critical […]

2024 Wells Fargo Championship PGA Power Rankings: Top 10 Golfers To Watch

After a couple of weeks of less-than-spectacular field, the best in the world (less THE Best) are back in action and set to take the famed Quail Hollow Club for the latest installment of the $20M purse Signature Events Series. Quail Hollow will provide a Championship-worthy test as this event routinely plays difficult and has […]

2025 NFL Draft Prospects: Top 30 Rankings Big Board - An Early Look

Alright, team, soon we'll be cruising into the sunny days of summer, and it’s prime time to lay down my Top 30 Big Board for the 2025 NFL Draft. For all you draft junkies who’ve been riding shotgun with me through the mock drafts and scouting reports this season—a huge shoutout to you! Now that […]

Daniel Hudson - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues / Most Saves Leagues ROSTERED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Los Angeles Dodgers placed closer Evan Phillips on the injured list on Sunday May 5th with a hamstring injury. While it's not considered a major injury, and not expected to sideline Phillips for too long, it will still […]

Blaze Alexander - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It was another frustrating week for Blaze Alexander as the 24-year-old rookie found himself on the bench twice so that the Diamondbacks could start inferior hitters. We thought when Arizona optioned Jace Peterson and his .211 batting average back to the minors, Alexander would […]

Orelvis Martinez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Analysis (Week 7)

PROSPECT: Orelvis Martinez, 3B/2B, Toronto Blue Jays ERIC CROSS' LATEST PROSPECT RANKING: #7 CALL-UP ETA: May ANALYSIS: Orelvis Martinez hit 28 home runs between Single-A and High-A as a 19-year-old in 2021, then hit another 30 home runs in 2022 at Double-A as a 20-year-old, and 28 more between Double-A and Triple-A in 2023 as […]

Cade Povich - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Analysis (Week 7)

PROSPECT: Cade Povich, SP, Baltimore Orioles ERIC CROSS' LATEST PROSPECT RANKING: #13 CALL-UP ETA: May ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Cade Povich improved to 3-1 with another strong performance for Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday. The lefty tossed six innings and allowed five hits, one run, four walks, and struck out five on the evening. Povich has […]

John Means - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 42% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Means made his first start since battling elbow issues (and Tommy John surgery in 2023) on Saturday, going seven strong innings with eight strikeouts against the Cincinnati Reds. That start included an outstanding 19 swinging strikes while only giving up three hits. […]

Yennier Cano - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 29% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles reliever Yennier Cano allowed a walk while striking out one over 2/3 innings in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Craig Kimbrel entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. Kimbrel was pulled from the save situation after he […]

Alek Manoah - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah (shoulder) is slated to make his season debut on Sunday afternoon against the Washington Nationals. The 26-year-old threw a side session on Friday after he was rocked for a 6.50 ERA across four starts with Triple-A Buffalo to […]

Jameson Taillon - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats ROSTERED IN: 37% of Leagues ANALYSIS: This might be your last chance to get Taillon cheaply. Taillon has earned wins in three of his first four starts this season, with a 1.13 ERA and a 0.88 WHIP. He was strong Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers, going six innings and […]

Taj Bradley - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Taj Bradley (pectoral) made his second and perhaps final minor-league rehab appearance on Friday with Triple-A Durham, throwing six scoreless innings of two-hit ball on two hits and two walks with eight strikeouts. After throwing 94 pitches in this outing, […]

Keaton Winn - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 38% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Yes, Keaton Winn's Saturday start was an utter disaster. But let's backtrack and review a moment. In Winn's last three starts, he's pitched six full innings and given up only one run each time. In those outings, he had four, six, and […]

AdventHealth 400 DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel NASCAR Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks

The NASCAR Cup Series makes the first of its two 2024 visits to Kansas Speedway on Sunday for the AdventHealth 400. Last year, Denny Hamlin and Tyler Reddick earned victories at this track. Last week, Hamlin led 136 laps on his way to a win at Dover. The victory has moved Hamlin to the fourth […]

Fantasy Baseball Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Week 7

We've made it through the first month of the season, and it's been a good one. For some teams. And for some players. But also a really, really bad one. For some teams. And for some players. Lots of highs and lows already in the 2024 baseball season, and bullpens have not been safe from […]