Must-Have IDP Picks for Fantasy Football - Defensive Player Targets Include Nick Bosa, Micah Parsons, Derwin James, more

In IDP fantasy football, having an elite player at one or more positions is critical. Many fantasy managers undervalue individual defensive players, and they let these stars fall farther than they should. I am going to highlight three edge rushers, three linebackers, and three safeties. I am not including any cornerbacks among my must-haves because […]

Early DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (9/2/23)

Welcome to the first jam-packed Saturday of the last great college football season. For some dumb reason, they are trying to be the NFL. At any rate, we have 14 games for the main slate, so we have literally hundreds of options to choose from. I will try to narrow that down a little. Mississippi, […]

Kicker Sleepers: Fantasy Football Draft Targets Include Younghoe Koo, Jason Myers, Greg Zuerlein, more

Kickers are people, too! While kickers are people, they are the least exciting position in fantasy football. However, they do matter! Last year, there were 123 weekly performances where a kicker scored 10 or more fantasy points. However, there were only 19 performers where a kicker scored 15 or more fantasy points and only four […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for September 2nd, 2023

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for September 2nd, 2023. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Esteury Ruiz Propels A's To Victory Friday

Oakland A's outfielder Esteury Ruiz was 3-for-5 at the plate with a two-run home run and a stolen base on Friday to lead the A's to a 9-2 victory over the Angels. Ruiz started his productive day with a single in the fourth frame and then crossed the plate on a Zack Gelof double. Later […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Smacks A Two-Run Shot In Padres Win

On Friday, San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. went 2-for-5 in a 7-3 victory over the Giants. In the first frame, Tatis Jr. wasted no time providing his team with an early lead by launching a two-run homer off right-handed hurler Tristan Beck. During the sixth inning, he struck again, smacking a double. The […]

Jordan Addison Should Be Valuable Right Away

The Minnesota Vikings offense still centers around All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson, and for good reason. However, the team drafted rookie Jordan Addison in the first round this year for a reason, and ESPN's Dan Graziano writes he's been nothing short of amazing all summer. Addison is an upgrade over the 32-year-old Adam Thielen from […]

AJ Dillon Could Overtake Aaron Jones In The Backfield

ESPN's Dan Graziano says we shouldn't be surprised if Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon overtakes Aaron Jones in the backfield. The Packers love using Jones and Dillon in tandem. Green Bay was expecting a bigger passing-game addition from Dillon last year, but it didn't come to fruition. Jones is now 28, though, an […]

Justin Fields Might Keep Running In 2023

The Chicago Bears are expected to keep finding creative ways to use quarterback Justin Fields' running ability as an asset that keeps drives alive and occasionally leads to a big scoring play. When asked if the team wanted Fields to run less this year to avoid putting himself in harm's way, a Bears official said, […]

Dyami Brown Could Have A Real Role On Offense

ESPN's Dan Graziano hears that Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown has been a standout this offseason, even in a talented receiving room that includes 2022 first-rounder Jahan Dotson and Terry McLaurin. McLaurin suffered a toe injury in the final preseason game that could linger into the regular season, which might open up opportunities for […]

Jalen Carter Ready To Make Big Impact Right Away

Philadelphia Eagles rookie defensive tackle Jalen Carter is a candidate to win Defensive Rookie of the Year, in the opinion of ESPN's Dan Graziano. Carter was seen as maybe the most talented prospect in this year's draft, but he fell to ninth overall due to an off-the-field incident. He's been the talk of the Eagles' […]

Darren Waller Expected To Be Busy In 2023

ESPN's Dan Graziano writes that we shouldn't be surprised if New York Giants tight end Darren Waller leads the team in catches in his first year in the Big Apple. The Giants have an intriguing receiver room this year, but no one in it has established themselves as a true No. 1 target. Waller can […]

Cowboys To Add A Running Back Eventually?

The Dallas Cowboys weren't in on running backs Dalvin Cook or Jonathan Taylor at the contracts they were seeking, but ESPN's Dan Graziano suggests the Cowboys could add another RB at some point. Dallas wasn't even on of the team's that worked out free-agent Kareem Hunt. If they add a name to the RB room, […]

Riley Greene Collects Two RBI Friday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene went 2-for-3 at the plate as his team defeated the Chicago White Sox 4-2 on Friday. Greene also drove in two RBI and swiped a bag in the contest. Unfortunately, Greene had to leave the game in the seventh frame due to landing hard while making a spectacular grab in […]

Jose Altuve Injures His Leg Friday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (leg) left Friday's game early after only one inning against the New York Yankees with a left-leg contusion. Altuve went 0-for-1 in his only plate appearance of the contest and was replaced by Mauricio Dubon at the keystone. Altuve injured himself fouling a ball off his left and was […]

Buffalo Signs Shane Buechele To Practice Squad

The Bills added quarterback Shane Buechele to the practice squad. The 25-year-old, who threw for 349 yards and three touchdowns during the preseason, spent the last two seasons in Kansas City after going undrafted in 2021. However, he didn't appear in any regular season contests. Buechele likely won't see the field in Buffalo anytime soon, […]

Demetric Felton Jr. Joins Bengals' Practice Squad

The Bengals signed running back Demetric Felton Jr. to the practice squad. The 25-year-old, drafted in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, appeared in 24 games for the Browns. He had just eight carries for 20 yards during his time in Cleveland. However, Felton was slightly more productive as a pass-catcher, amassing 20 […]

J.D. Davis Scratched With Hand Soreness

San Francisco Giants third baseman J.D. Davis (hand) was scratched from Friday's starting lineup against the San Diego Padres with left-hand soreness. Casey Schmitt replaced Davis at third base and was hitting ninth in the batting order against Padres right-hander Michael Wacha. For now, fantasy managers should consider Davis to be day-to-day. The 30-year-old has […]

Gavin Williams To Return Next Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians rookie right-hander Gavin Williams (knee) is set to make his next start next Wednesday against the division-rival Minnesota Twins. Williams left his last start on Tuesday against the Twins with right-knee soreness, but it's clearly not too serious of an issue for the 24-year-old. He has more than held his own in his […]

Lucas Giolito To Make Guardians Debut Monday

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Lucas Giolito, who was claimed off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, will make his debut for Cleveland in the series opener on Monday against the division-rival Minnesota Twins. Giolito wasn't very good in his six starts for the Halos, surrendering 28 runs (25 earned) on 33 hits (10 home […]

Ben Lively Placed On COVID Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed right-handers Ben Lively (illness) and Fernando Cruz (illness) on the COVID injured list on Friday and recalled right-hander Lyon Richardson from Triple-A Louisville and activated reliever Tejay Antone (elbow) from the 60-day injured list in corresponding moves. Richardson made the start for Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs […]

Graham Ashcraft Getting MRI For Sore Toe

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Graham Ashcraft (toe) dealt with a sore toe in his start in the first game of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs on Friday and went for an MRI exam. Ashcraft lost his ninth game of the year by allowing three earned runs on six hits (one homer) while walking one and […]

Sean Murphy Heading To The Bench Friday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy will start Friday's contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers on the bench. Travis d'Arnaud will catch left-hander Max Fried and hit sixth against Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias. Murphy is having a strong first season in Atlanta with a .271/.379/.520 slash line, an .899 OPS, 20 home runs, 67 RBI and […]

Mickey Moniak Returns Against A's

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mickey Moniak (back) has returned to center field and is hitting eighth in the order on Friday against the Oakland Athletics and left-hander JP Sears. Moniak didn't play on Wednesday but rested up during the off day and will return for the opener of a three-game series in Oakland this weekend. […]

Chad Green Activated From Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays activated right-hander Chad Green (elbow) from the 60-day injured list and first baseman Spencer Horwitz from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday and moved pitcher Hagen Danner (oblique) to the 60-day injured list to make room for Green on the active roster. Green will be making his 2023 and team debut after coming […]

Bo Bichette Could Be Back A Week From Now

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (quadriceps) did some running, hitting and fielding of ground balls right at him on Friday, and the hope is that he'll be back within the minimum 10 days on the injured list, according to manager John Schneider. Bichette will be first eligible to return from the IL next Friday, […]

Brandon Belt Returns To DH Role

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Brandon Belt (back) has returned to the team's starting lineup against right-hander Chris Flexen and the Colorado Rockies, serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup. Back issues kept Belt out of the last two games, but it wasn't a serious issue and he's now available for the start of […]

Gleyber Torres Scratched With Back Issue

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (back) was scratched from Friday's starting lineup against the Houston Astros with a back issue. With Torres now out, Oswald Peraza will move to second base and bat ninth, with Isiah Kiner-Falefa playing third base and hitting sixth against Astros right-hander Justin Verlander. Until we know more about […]

Ryan Helsley Back From The Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals activated relief pitcher Ryan Helsley (forearm) from the 60-day injured list on Friday and moved infielder Brendan Donovan (elbow) to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Helsley has been away from the team since the middle of June with a right-forearm strain and didn't exactly pitch well during his […]