Jonathan Villar To See Time At Third Base, Outfield

Miami Marlins president of baseball operations Michael Hill said that newly acquired infielder Jonathan Villar will see time at third base and in the outfield next year. He'll be a fallback option at shortstop and second base. Using Villar at third base and in the outfield will allow the Marlins to give youngster Isan Diaz […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury News - Lineup Updates for Week 7

Welcome to RotoBaller's weekly injury room report. Injuries are an unfortunate part of the game, but we have you covered when the injury bug bites. We'll discuss who is on the mend and who will benefit from the player's absence. The next up-and-coming gem could be waiting on the waiver wire ready for your claim. […]

Zack Wheeler At Top Of White Sox's Wish List

Starting pitcher Zack Wheeler is the Chicago White Sox's top pitching target on the free-agent market. They aren't believed to be in on Gerrit Cole or Stephen Strasburg, and seem less so on Madison Bumgarner. Also reportedly interested in Wheeler are the Twins, Rangers, Reds and maybe the Blue Jays and Astros. Chicago could look […]

Lamar Jackson: MVP in Reality and Fantasy?

The NFL MVP talk is generating a lot of buzz right now as two QBs, Lamar Jackson and Russell Wilson, are the clear frontrunners. The honor almost always goes to a signal-caller, and the fact that two dual-threat types are the top candidates shows how the position has clearly evolved. Quarterback is still the most […]

Jaden Schwartz Tallies Two Points Against Blackhawks

St. Louis Blues left wing Jaden Schwartz scored a power-play goal and added an assist during Monday's 4-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. The 27-year-old has registered back-to-back multi-point outings. Schwartz is having a productive campaign with eight goals, 14 assists, and nine power-play points through 29 contests. He is playing alongside Brayden Schenn on […]

Cole Hamels Thinks White Sox Are A Fit

Starting pitcher Cole Hamels told Chuck Garfien on the Chicago White Sox Talk Podcast that he believes he'd be a good fit with the team. Hamels confirmed that the White Sox have reached out to him. The veteran southpaw is believed to be looking for a one-year deal to pitch for a contender, and the […]

Zack Wheeler Could Sign Before Winter Meetings

Starting pitcher Zack Wheeler could sign a deal before the winter meetings next week in San Diego, and reported bidding has already hit $100 million for the right-hander. The White Sox, Twins and Rangers are just several of the interested parties. Wheeler has already met with several teams in person as well. The 29-year-old has […]

Yankees To Meet With Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg

The New York Yankees are set to meet with starting pitchers Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg over the next two days, according to sources. Both pitchers are free agents represented by Scott Boras, and they are the two most coveted free-agent arms on the market this winter. Other interested teams have already met with or […]

Deeper League Free Agent Pickups for Week 14

You did it! You made it to the fantasy playoffs! At least, I assume you did if you're bothering to read a waiver wire column in Week 14. Or maybe you're just that dedicated to playing spoiler to leaguemates, in which case I would like to applaud you for being awesome. Or maybe your league's […]

Week 13 Surprises? We Must Overreact Immediately!

In Week 13, several of the highest-scoring quarterbacks were guys who have been disappointing as of late. Carson Wentz has been struggling because his wide receivers have been injured, but he finally got Alshon Jeffery back and made the best of a good matchup against the Dolphins Defense to finish as the No. 4 quarterback […]

The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 14)

This is your weekly list of players to drop. I will do my best to limit this list to injured players and players you might consider holding. If you roster pure handcuffs or backups, obviously you can let them go at any time. The players on this list will, ideally, be guys that aren't clearly […]

Anthony Rendon Has Met With Dodgers, Rangers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have met with third baseman Anthony Rendon, who some high-ranking officials believe will be the first big free agent to come off the board this winter. Rendon has already met with the Rangers as well. The 29-year-old led the team to a World Series title and finished third in National League […]

Cowboys Defense an OK Week 14 Choice

The Dallas Cowboys Defense is just an OK choice for a Week 14 Thursday Night Football matchup against the Chicago Bears. While the Bears offense is far from a juggernaut and quarterback Mitch Trubisky can create turnovers all on his own, the Cowboys defense has largely disappointed this season. With most leagues in the first […]

Brett Maher Has a Lot to Prove in Week 14

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher has a lot to prove to himself and to his team in Week 14. The Cowboys will be in Chicago to take on the Bears on a Thursday Night Football contest this week. Earlier in the week, the Cowboys tried out three kickers but ultimately decided to stick with Maher […]

Chad Williams Added To Active Roster

The Indianapolis Colts promoted wide receiver Chad Williams from the practice squad to the active roster on Tuesday to fill the spot of Chester Rogers (knee), who is on Injured Reserve. With T.Y. Hilton (calf) still hurting and tight end Eric Ebron (ankle) also out for the year, the Colts are in need of some […]

John Ross Will Have A Role In Week 14

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said wide receiver John Ross (collarbone), who was activated from Injured Reserve on Tuesday, won't be on a pitch count in Week 14 against the Browns, but he's also looking to keep the receiver fresh. "We will have to ease him back in. He hasn’t played in a while," […]

Jason Witten Could Sneak Into Fantasy Value in Week 14

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten could be a sneaky-good tight end choice for Week 14. The Cowboys hit the road to face off against the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football, and while the Bears Defense has been excellent this season, they have been somewhat exploited by opposing tight ends. Witten caught six passes […]

Tony Pollard Misses Practice on Tuesday

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Tony Pollard missed practice on Tuesday due to a knee injury. Pollard was hurt on Thanksgiving against the Buffalo Bills and hasn't been able to practice since. Even if he's fully cleared before Thursday's game in Chicago, Pollard won't be much of a fantasy option running firmly behind starter Ezekiel […]

Randall Cobb a Risky Play in Week 14

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Randall Cobb is a risky option in Week 14. The Cowboys will be in Chicago for Thursday Night Football against the Bears. Cobb disappointed on Thanksgiving, but had been excellent for a few games before that. With the Bears Defense likely focusing on Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup, it's possible that […]

Michael Gallup Just OK for Week 14 Lineups

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup is just an OK option in Week 14 lineups for the start of the fantasy playoffs. Gallup and the Cowboys travel north to Chicago to face the Bears on Thursday Night Football. He's coming off a three-catch performance on Thanksgiving against the Buffalo Bills and could have had a […]

Ronald Jones II Was Benched In Week 13

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II was benched in Week 13 against the Jaguars after he missed a blitz pickup. "Rojo missed a blitz pickup and that's it," head coach Bruce Arians said. "You don't get to play no more." Jones finished with six carries for just eight yards and saw Peyton Barber […]

Temper Expectations For Amari Cooper

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper has been a WR1 almost all season, but he'll be more of a limited-upside WR2 for the first week of the fantasy playoffs. Cooper seems to still be struggling with a knee injury despite logging full practices and undergoing an MRI that showed no structural damage. Besides all that, […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster, James Conner Questionable This Week

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that there is no clarity yet on wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) or running back James Conner (shoulder), and they are both questionable to play in Week 14 against the Cardinals. Both players were in the training room on Monday, and Conner has a chance to practice on […]

Tony Pollard Not a Starter for the Fantasy Playoffs

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Tony Pollard is not a starting option for the first week of fantasy playoffs. Kicking off Week 14 on Thursday Night Football against the Chicago Bears, the Cowboys offense could struggle to move the ball. The offense will likely focus on the short passing game and some running plays, but […]

Week 14 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2019 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 14 is here, and the fantasy playoffs are upon us. Congratulations are for those of you who have made it this far. These are the weeks that matter most because, once you lose, there is no going back. Picking the right kicker to get to a championship remains a key decision. In Week 13, […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 14

It is almost inconceivable that we have officially entered the fantasy postseason. Congratulations to those of you who have prepared diligently for your drafts then managed your rosters with unwavering dedication throughout the regular season. Your efforts have now placed you in a position to secure your leagues’ championships. This critical week provides the opportunity to […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 14

It's fantasy football playoff time! While most people have their receiving corps set by now, injuries or ineffectiveness can strike at any point in the year, so sometimes it's good to be proactive when trying to find guys who can help you during these upcoming fantasy playoffs. With that said, let's look at some wide […]

Jake Allen Produces 38-Save Shutout Against Blackhawks

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen stopped all 38 shots that came his way during Monday's 4-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. It was Allen's first shutout of the season. The 29-year-old has started the year on a scintillating tear, posting a 5-1-2 record to go along with 2.35 goals-against average and .926 save percentage. […]

Week 14 Tight End Waiver Wire Picks and Streamers

It is either the last week of the regular season or the first week of the playoffs in your fantasy football league. Either way, this is the most crucial week of your fantasy season --- unless your team is the Cincinnati Bengals of your league. You probably did not get your squad into the playoffs […]

Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers - Week 14

It's playoff time in fantasyland, and while the playoffs generally mean fewer owners streaming quarterbacks, those that do stream will need to be even more diligent in their research. While owners shouldn't adjust their strategies too much between the regular season and playoffs, it's important to understand that even one dud can cost you your […]