David Bednar Records Wednesday's Save

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander David Bednar was tasked with the ninth inning of Wednesday's 4-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals, and he shut the door, allowing one hit and no runs with a strikeout to earn the save. It was his 29th save of the season to go along with a 2.13 ERA and 1.11 […]

Nationals vs. Marlins Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/31)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Thursday, August 31st 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Alexis Diaz Gets Back On Track Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Alexis Diaz pitched the ninth inning of Wednesday's 4-1 win over the San Francisco Giants, allowing no hits and one walk while striking out one to earn the save. It was his first outing since blowing the save on Saturday when he gave up three runs to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Diaz has […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/31/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! Three games populate the featured contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. There is one game earlier in the day, but it's not a part of either site's main slate. Tonight's action starts at 7:05 PM EST with an East Coast matchup between the […]

Will Mark Andrews Be Ready By Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

For several years now, Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce has been the grand prize at tight end for fantasy managers. Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has been one heck of a consolation prize. Over the last four seasons, Andrews finished fifth, sixth, first, and fourth in PPR scoring at the position. His 12.7 […]

Dodgers vs. Braves Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/31)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Thursday, August 31st 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Tigers vs. Yankees Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/31)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Thursday, August 31st 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Carlos Estevez Notches His 29th Save

Los Angeles Angels reliever Carlos Estevez recorded the save during Wednesday's 10-8 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, pitching a perfect ninth inning while striking out a pair. It was his 29th save of the season, and he also owns a 3.33 ERA and 1.43 WHIP with 67 strikeouts across 54 innings of work. Estevez doesn't […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Thursday, August 31, 2023

Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Thursday, August 31, 2023. The 2023 MLB season is underway here at RotoBaller, and we have you covered with some terrific plays from our friends over at PrizePicks. PrizePicks is a great DFS fantasy picks site where you can choose to select plays in terms of […]

Should I Draft Dak Prescott or Kenny Pickett? Fantasy Football ADP for 2023 Drafts

Welcome RotoBallers to our ADP duel comparing Dak Prescott to Kenny Pickett for 2023 fantasy football drafts. Fantasy football has become a cultural phenomenon, captivating sports enthusiasts and casual fans alike with its unique blend of strategy and competition. As the popularity continues to soar, the tools and metrics used to gain a competitive edge have […]

Which Colts Running Back Do I Draft For Fantasy Football With Jonathan Taylor Out Four Games?

Roster cutdown day finally brought us some clarity to the Jonathan Taylor situation. For weeks, rumors were flying about whether the All-Pro running back would get traded and, if he did not, whether he would be healthy enough to play for the Indianapolis Colts. The team did not trade Taylor on Tuesday despite a rumored […]

Younghoe Koo (K, ATL): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

The former Georgia Southern star has become one of the top kickers in the NFL. Koo has made over 90% of the field goal attempts since his rookie year. Furthermore, he has only six missed extra-point attempts on 126 career tries. More importantly, the veteran has been a reliable kicker from long distance. Koo has […]

Will Mike Evans Be Ready By Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

They say that the only guarantees in life are death and taxes. Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is trying to push back on that claim. In his nine NFL seasons, he's never failed to hit the 1,000-yard mark. It's even more impressive when you realize that the ex-Texas A&M Aggie has only played […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/31/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have a very light Thursday today as all eyes will be on the opening of the college football season tonight. MLB only gave us four games and one of them it a matinee. That gives us three games for the main slates on both sites. This article contains my picks for the three-game main […]

Is Clayton Tune Or Josh Dobbs The Cardinals Starting Quarterback For Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook

It's evident that the Arizona Cardinals are already in the midst of a tanking year, and the season hasn't even started yet. They traded former 2020 first-round pick Isaiah Simmons to the New York Giants for a seventh-round pick and shipped off 2020 third-round pick Josh Jones for a fifth-round pick. On top of that, […]

College Football Betting Picks: Against The Spread 8/31/23 And Week 0 Results

Last weekend was the appetizer. Tonight and tomorrow are the soup and salad leading up to Saturday's 33-plate main course. We finish with dessert on Sunday and coffee on Monday. It's the great beginning of the last great college football season. Enjoy it while it lasts! There are 17 games over the next two days, […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for August 31st, 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 August 31st, 2023. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Robby Snelling Deals Five Hitless Innings

San Diego Padres pitching prospect Robby Snelling tossed five no-hit innings, issuing three walks and striking out nine hitters during his most recent outing with Double-A San Antonio. The 19-year-old now owns an outstanding 1.80 ERA through 20 starts across three minor-league levels this season. Snelling already ranks as the Padres' top pitching prospect and […]

Jaleel McLaughlin Continues To Impress

Not only did Denver Broncos undrafted rookie running back Jaleel McLaughlin make the final 53-man roster entering the 2023 regular season, but he continues to draw rave reviews. Offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey was effusive in his praise of McLaughlin, saying that the rookie routinely makes "How'd he see that?" cuts on film. "I can speak […]

Kenneth Walker III Listed As Starting RB

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III is listed as the team's starting running back on the first depth chart entering the 2023 regular season. It shouldn't come as much of a surprise, although he was dealing with a groin injury early on in training camp. Rookie Zach Charbonnet is a threat to steal touches […]

Jets Will Be Cautious With Breece Hall In The Opener

The New York Jets' plan is to play running back Breece Hall (knee) in the Week 1 season opener against the Buffalo Bills, but they will be cautious with his workload. Hall returned to training camp practice two weeks ago but didn't play in the preseason and hasn't played in a game since suffering a […]

Mark Andrews Moving Around Well

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (undisclosed) did not practice on Wednesday but worked out on an adjacent field and looked to be running well. The Ravens continue to be extra cautious with their star tight end due to an undisclosed ailment. His injury appears to be very minor and he's fully expected to be […]

George Kittle Won't Return To Practice Until Next Week

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (undisclosed) didn't practice on Monday, and head coach Kyle Shanahan said he's still feeling after-effects of a previous injury in training camp. Kittle will not practice for the rest of this week with the plan to have him back full-go next Monday. The 29-year-old missed some training camp […]

Nathan Rourke Joins Jaguars Practice Squad

The Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed quarterback Nathan Rourke to their practice squad on Wednesday after the former Canadian Football League star cleared waivers, according to a source. The Jaguars waived Rourke on Tuesday but turned around and added him back to their practice squad a day later. The 25-year-old will serve as QB depth behind starter […]

No Timetable For Devon Witherspoon

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that rookie first-round cornerback Devon Witherspoon (hamstring) remains in "rehab" and didn't give a timetable for his return. The head coach also said Witherspoon will be back in the race for the starting left cornerback job once he gets on the field. The 22-year-old has been dealing with […]

Rashan Gary To Be On "Pitch Count" To Start The Year

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that linebacker Rashan Gary (knee) will be on a "pitch count" to start the 2023 regular season in his return from last November's ACL tear. LaFleur has raved about how Gary approached his rehab and his return, and it looks as though he'll be active in Week […]

Mets To Promote Ronny Mauricio On Friday

The New York Mets are planning to promote touted prospect Ronny Mauricio from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday when rosters expand to 28. Mauricio, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is well-deserving of the call-up. He's hit .295/.349/.511 with an .860 OPS, 23 home runs, 30 doubles, three triples, 71 RBI, 24 stolen bases […]

Von Miller Could Be Back For Week 5 Contest

Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller (knee) was placed on the PUP list to begin the season, despite reportedly making good progress in the preseason. Miller, who is working his way back from a torn ACL suffered last season, is eligible to return to the field in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. General manager […]

Joe Kelly To Throw Bullpen Session

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly (forearm) is set to throw a bullpen session on Friday. The right-hander has been out for over two weeks while battling forearm discomfort. The hope is that Kelly will be able to progress to a simulated game on Tuesday, assuming everything goes well during Friday's bullpen session. It […]