Brandon Nimmo Mashes Late Two-Run Homer
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo put the finishing touches on Sunday's win over the division-rival Miami Marlins, mashing a two-run home run in the ninth inning. Nimmo got a hold of an Anthony Bender changeup for a few insurance runs and his seventh homer of the campaign late on Sunday. Although the 31-year-old veteran... Read More
Jason Adam - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 9)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: This past Monday, Jason Adam picked up his third save of the season after closer Pete Fairbanks was unavailable due to a cut on his finger. Adams' prior two came with Pete Fairbanks on the IL. So it seemed Adams' only chance... Read More
Isaac Paredes Smashes Ninth Homer In Loss
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Isaac Paredes smashed his ninth home run of the season in Sunday's loss to the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays, but his team still fell 5-2 in the defeat. Paredes' ninth-inning two-run homer off Jays right-hander Zach Pop helped force Toronto to summon closer Jordan Romano to finish off the game, keeping... Read More
Garrett Mitchell - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis (Week 9)
PROSPECT: Garrett Mitchell, OF, Milwaukee Brewers ROTOBALLER PROSPECT RANKINGS: #11 CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell is nearing a return from a fractured index finger that's cost him the early portion of the 2024 season. It was reported that Mitchell would take batting practice this week and could begin a rehab assignment after that... Read More
Jordan Romano Nets Seventh Save
Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano safeguarded Sunday's win over the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays, recording the final out for his seventh save of the year. After Isaac Paredes got to Zach Pop for a two-run home run, it became a save situation for Romano to handle. He needed just four pitches (all sliders) to... Read More
Daniel Vogelbach Explodes With Three Hits
Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach exploded with three hits in Sunday's win over the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays, homering, doubling, and singling with three runs scored. Having barely played for the Jays in 2024, Vogelbach came out nowhere with this effort after first tagging Rays right-hander Aaron Civale for a solo shot to... Read More
Will Brennan Blasts Walk-Off Home Run
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Will Brennan blasted a walk-off three-run home run to cap off Sunday's win over the division-rival Minnesota Twins, going deep for the fifth time this year. In a wild ninth inning, Brennan sent a Jhoan Duran first-pitch curveball 363 feet to right field for the game-winning jack. Despite Sunday's heroics, the 26-year-old... Read More
Chase Elliott Finishes Eighth In All-Star Race
After starting 15th, Chase Elliott finished eighth in Sunday's All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Overall, it was an uneventful race for the second-generation Cup driver as Joey Logano dominated the race from start to finish. Despite it being a lackluster day for most drivers, Elliott did manage to score 43.90 points for the 31.58%... Read More
Scouting the Routing: 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge
Built-in 1936 and contested on the PGA Tour every year since 1946, Perry Maxwell's Colonial Country Club has long been counted among the most iconic layouts in professional golf. Its 77th iteration in 2024, however, might just be the start of a new chapter for this Golden Age course, as Gil Hanse has undergone yet... Read More
Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Brls/PA % - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 8)
Hello, RotoBallers! As another week of baseball wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most impactful plate appearances in the past few days. Using Statcast's Barrels per Plate Appearance stat, or Brls/PA %, we can narrow our view to the hitters who are the most locked in through the season's first two months.... Read More
Andres Gimenez Goes Yard Against Twins
Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez went yard for the third time this season in Sunday's win over the division-rival Minnesota Twins, also drawing a walk in the victory. Gimenez took Twins right-hander Chris Paddack deep to plate Tyler Freeman in the first inning, later walking and scoring a run in the ninth frame. The... Read More
Austin Riley Remains Out For Game 1
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (side) remains out of the lineup for Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader versus the visiting San Diego Padres. Riley fielded grounders ahead of Sunday's matchup against San Diego, which is positive step forward in his recovery from intercostal discomfort in his left side, but it's unclear if he's been... Read More
Aaron Gordon Quiet In Game 7 Loss
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon was limited to only four points on 2-for-5 shooting in Sunday's Game 7 defeat to Minnesota. Gordon was a big factor in the series but couldn't get anything going on Sunday, even settling for only four rebounds after racking up 18 boards across the previous two games. In 42 minutes... Read More
Jamal Murray Leads All Scorers In Game 7 With 35 Points
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray had a game-high 35 points on Sunday against Minnesota as the team's title defense ended with a 98-90 Game 7 loss. Following his disappointing effort in Game 6, Murray appeared determined to carry his squad to the Western Conference Finals, posting 24 points in the first half. But the... Read More
WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks (5/20/24): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings, FanDuel
While the WNBA often takes Monday off, the first Monday of the 2024 season actually features a pair of games. It's like bonus basketball, though the games both tip at the same time, so fans will have to choose which to tune in to. The televised matchup finds the Fever hosting the Sun, but the... Read More