Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers - Week 5

The year of the backup continued in Week 4, with Mitch Trubisky going down early against Minnesota and Case Keenum taking a well-deserved benching in Washington. These moves along with the already existing injuries to major quarterbacks means many owners will be looking for short-term and long-term options this week. We've got Detroit and Miami […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 5 Lightning Round

A quarter of the fantasy football season is over. That means no more waiting around to make important decisions about the state of your roster. The short bye weeks continue, as the Lions and Dolphins will be out of action, neither of which should alter the state of the waiver wire much. That said, here […]

Miles Mikolas Gets Nod In Series Opener Versus Braves

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas will get the start in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Braves on Thursday. The righty boasts a 2.61 ERA against the Braves, and Atlanta is hitting .244 against him. Mikolas is expected to be followed in the rotation by Jack Flaherty, Adam Wainwright […]

Dallas Keuchel Starting Game 1 Of NLDS

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel will start Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Cardinals on Thursday. The southpaw finished 8-8 with a 3.75 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 91 K's in 112 2/3 innings in his 19 starts for the Braves after getting a late start to the year. Keuchel didn't […]

Top 30 Goalies - Fantasy Hockey Draft Rankings for 2019-2020

We're back with fantasy hockey coverage at RotoBaller. Just like last year, over the course of the 2019-2020 NHL season, we'll be providing weekly updates to our fantasy hockey rankings - listing each player in terms of his rest-of-season value. Today we'll look at netminders. Below you can find the inaugural version of our fantasy […]

Lorenzo Cain In Lineup Tuesday Against Nationals

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (ankle) is starting in center field and batting seventh on Tuesday against Nationals ace Max Scherzer in the National League wild-card game. Cain sprained his ankle over the weekend but is good enough to start the one-game playoff. The 33-year-old was a disappointment this year, hitting .260/.325/.372 with 11 home […]

Stephen Piscotty Left Off Roster For Wild-Card Game

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty didn't make the roster for the American League wild-card game on Wednesday against the Rays. Piscotty had just returned from the disabled list over late last week and the A's don't feel comfortable trotting him out there with everything on the line in a one-game playoff. The 28-year-old was a […]

Kurt Suzuki Playing Against Brewers Tuesday

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki (elbow) is behind the plate and batting seventh against Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff in the National League wild-card game on Tuesday. Suzuki missed some games over the weekend to end the regular season, but he's OK to play in this win-or-go-home game. He's hitting .263 (5-for-19) with two home […]

Geronimo Allison (WR, GB) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With no offseason additions at wide receiver and Randall Cobb out of town, the slot position was left open for Geronimo Allison to fill from day one. Indeed, only Davante Adams has been aligned more times at the slot than Allison, though Adams […]

Nyheim Hines (RB, IND) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines had his best game of the young season in Week 4, catching all six of his targets for 39 yards. He also rushed three times for six yards. Hines is a weapon in the passing […]

Mike Fiers is On the Playoff Roster

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers will be on the playoff roster for the Wild Card game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. Fiers is not getting the start, but could come out of the bullpen in this one. Sean Manaea will get the start after posting a 1.21 ERA in September. Right-hander Homer […]

Sean Manaea Named Starter for Wednesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea has been named the starting pitcher for Wednesday's Wild Card game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Manaea posted a 1.21 ERA through September, so it's not surprising that he's getting the start here. He missed the first five months of the season due to a torn labrum. The A's […]

Pascal Siakam Could Play Point Guard

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam may see some minutes at point guard this upcoming season, according to head coach Nick Nurse. To be fair, it's unclear when this could happen, so this won't change his value by much. Nurse loves Siakam's positional versatility, so that is a big factor here. He should see even a […]

John Henson Gets Through First Practice on Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers center John Henson (wrist) was able to go through his first practice of the year on Tuesday. Henson has not participated in a practice since early November of 2018. He needed wrist surgery last season, and then was traded to the Cavs after he was ruled out for the year. He should find […]

Lorenzo Cain is Included on Playoff Roster

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (ankle) will be included on the playoff roster for the Wild Card game against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. Cain is dealing with a sprained ankle that he suffered during a collision at home plate on Saturday. This doesn't guarantee that Cain will start, but at least he's on the […]

A.J. Brown (WR, TEN) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Slowly but surely A.J. Brown is becoming a true offensive weapon for Marcus Mariota in Tennessee. Yes, Tennessee. Not the best attack of the league, without the best play-caller in the NFL, but still good enough for Brown to out-perform his expectations. After […]

Gio Gonzalez, Zach Davies Won't Pitch Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitchers Gio Gonzalez and Zach Davies won't pitch in Tuesday's Wild Card game against the Washington Nationals. Davies drew the start on Friday and Gonzalez threw 72 pitches on Saturday. It's a one-game playoff game, so neither will pitch in that contest. It appears the rest of the Brewers staff will be […]

Blue Jays Committed To Keeping Vladimir Guerrero Jr. At 3B

The Toronto Blue Jays are committed to keeping Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at third base, according to general manager Ross Atkins. "He knows he has to come in in overall better condition," Atkins said. Guerrero finished his rookie season hitting .272/.339/.433 with 15 home runs, 52 runs scored and 69 RBI in 464 at-bats. The 20-year-old […]

Collin Morikawa Set To Make Shriners Debut

Collin Morikawa is in the field for the upcoming Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. It will be Morikawa's first career start in the event. The Cal product exploded on to the professional golf scene late last season, picking up a win at the Barracuda Championship and earning his PGA Tour card as a result. The […]

Mohamed Sanu (WR, ATL) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Everybody likes a good, interesting, new, sexy player on draft day. That is why fantasy GMs all around the nation picked Calvin Ridley over Mohamed Sanu. And that is why I will keep loving my oldies year after year because I […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (10/1/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

The playoffs are here! We're going to start with two wild-card games, and they won't be the easiest to breakdown from a DFS perspective. I'll first breakdown the showdown slate, and then touch on the two-game slate that spans both days. Let's get to it! Be sure to also check out all the Vegas Odds for today's […]

Cody Glass to Make NHL Debut on Top Line

Vegas Golden Knights center Cody Glass looks to be slated in between Max Pacioretty and Mark Stone on one of the Golden Knights top lines for the season opener on Wednesday night. Vegas has a 1A/1B line situation at the top of their lineup, so Glass should see a significant amount of ice time. Glass […]

Jacoby Brissett (QB, IND) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of leagues ANALYSIS: Jacoby Brissett hasn't really stood out through four weeks, but he's been admirable as a QB2, especially the last two weeks. In games against Atlanta and Oakland, the 26-year-old has gone 52-for-83 for 575 yards, five touchdowns and one interception. He has a […]

Webb Simpson Owns Elite Track Record At TPC Summerlin

Webb Simpson is in the field for the upcoming Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. It will be Simpson's first start of the new PGA Tour season. The 2018 PLAYERS champion owns an elite track record at TPC Summerlin, as he won the event in 2013 and has two additional top-five finishes at the Shriners. Simpson […]

Bryan Little Out Indefinitely With Concussion

Winnipeg Jets center Bryan Little has been placed in concussion protocol after sustaining the injury in a preseason game. Little was slated to be the second-line center between Kyle Connor and Patrik Laine, and this injury could bring down the value of both wingers depending on who Coach Paul Maurice decides to put in his […]

Cameron Percy Heads To Vegas With Sizzling Form

Cameron Percy is in the field for the upcoming Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Percy heads to Las Vegas in sizzling form. The Aussie has recorded high finishes in his most recent starts at the Sanderson Farms (T11) and Safeway (T7). He has gained over 10 combined strokes on approach shots in those two tournaments […]

Nationals Offer Anthony Rendon $210 Million Extension

The Washington Nationals offered third baseman Anthony Rendon a seven-year deal worth between $210 million and $215 million in early September, according to The Washington Post's Barry Svrluga. The offer shouldn't keep Rendon from exploring the free-agent market after the postseason, especially since he'll be the top available position player. The superstar third baseman is […]

Evander Kane Suspended Three Games for Abuse of Official

San Jose Sharks left wing Evander Kane will miss the first three games of the season after pushing an official in the team's final preseason game. Kane and the team will have the opportunity to appeal before Wednesday night's season opener against the Vegas Golden Knights, but as of now it looks like he will […]

Chris Herndon IV (TE, NYJ) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stash in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The team's fourth-round pick in 2018, Chris Herndon IV must sit out one more game before he can return from his four-game suspension for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. Remember the Jets just had their bye week, so they've only played three […]