Jordan Romano Throws Scoreless Ninth On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jordan Romano made his first appearance of the second half on Thursday, tossing a scoreless ninth inning to secure the 4-0 victory over the San Diego Padres. The right-hander experienced lower-back tightness during his All-Star game appearance and took some days off for treatment. His quick return is great for fantasy […]

Rangers vs. Dodgers Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (7/21)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Texas Rangers, 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 Friday, July 21st 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Rockies Recall Peter Lambert Thursday

The Colorado Rockies recalled starting pitcher Peter Lambert from Triple-A on Thursday, according to Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post. The right-hander has 34 1/3 Major League innings and one start under his belt this season, posting a 6.29 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, and 23.5% strikeout rate. Lambert will likely start Friday's contest against Braxton Garrett […]

Fantasy Basketball Strategy: Analyzing and Projecting Usage Rates

Usage rate is best defined as an estimate of the percentage of team plays used by a player while on the floor. In its simplest form, it measures how many of a team's total possessions a player ends by way of a free throw, field goal, or turnover. In layman's terms, it tells us who […]

Brandon Crawford Fantasy Baseball Updates - Ben Rosener’s MLB Beat

Major League Baseball’s regular season continues, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers missed in the winter months. Lineup news, regular waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. This column aims to cover any fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains to your fantasy team. […]

Jarred Kelenic Fantasy Baseball Updates - Ben Rosener’s MLB Beat

Major League Baseball’s regular season continues, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers missed in the winter months. Lineup news, regular waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. This column aims to cover any fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains to your fantasy team. […]

Overvalued, Undervalued Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Fantasy Baseball (Week 17)

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball. It's almost as important as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and witness their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

Bounce Back Quarterback Candidates For 2023 Fantasy Football - Dak Prescott, Russell Wilson, Justin Herbert, more

An NFL player’s performance throughout the course of their career is never linear. How easy would this game be if it was? If they all continued to perform better from their rookie season until they reached a plateau and then began to decline, our fake little game would become increasingly less enjoyable. Why? Because it […]

Is Kenny Pickett Worth Drafting As Your QB2 In Superflex Leagues? Fantasy Football Outlook

QB Kenny Pickett is gearing up for his second year in the NFL, and there is a lot of excitement among the Pittsburgh Steelers fan base about their young quarterback. Pickett, the 20th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, played nine games in his rookie season. He impressed many after replacing Mitch Trubisky. Now […]

Is Baker Mayfield Worth Drafting As Your QB2 In Superflex Leagues? Fantasy Football Outlook

In the offseason, QB Baker Mayfield signed a one-year, $4 million deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After stints with the Carolina Panthers and the Los Angeles Rams last season, the 28-year-old quarterback will now replace Tom Brady. This upcoming season will be critical for Mayfield, as he is on a prove-it deal. If he […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for July 21st, 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 July 21st, 2023. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

George Kirby Has Excellent Start Against Twins

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby was fantastic on Thursday, authoring one of his best starts of the season in a 5-0 win over the Minnesota Twins. Kirby threw seven shutout frames, allowing just four hits and compiling 10 strikeouts to zero walks. Although there have been a few hiccups, Kirby's first full MLB season […]

Andrew Abbott Looks Great Again On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott slung eight shutout frames to carry his team to a 5-1 win against the San Francisco Giants. Abbott looked excellent in this one, allowing just one hit and two walks while striking out six. He earned his fifth victory of the season in this one, and has been stellar […]

Mauricio Dubon Struggling Out Of Leadoff Spot

Houston Astros second baseman/outfielder Mauricio Dubon went 1-for-4 with a run scored on Thursday and was again hitting leadoff for the Astros. Dubon has been hitting first consistently since Jose Altuve went on the IL, and is likely to continue doing so until Altuve returns. Although the lineup context is nice, Dubon hasn't done much […]

Felix Bautista Grabs Fifth Win

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista spun two scoreless frames to pick up an important 4-3 extra innings victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Bautista entered in the ninth with the game tied at 3 and simply dominated the Rays for two innings, striking out three while allowing just a hit batter to reach base. Bautista […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (July 17 - July 23)

Howdy, RotoBallers, and welcome back to our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 17 -- from Monday, July 17 through Sunday, July 23. For 11 years running, we have been writing this Starting Pitcher Starts and Sits series every week right here at RotoBaller. I'm Nick Mariano, returning to the helm after taking a […]

Ryan Pressly Picks Up 22nd Save

Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly shut down the Oakland Athletics to preserve a 3-1 win on Thursday. Pressly made quick work of the A's, shutting them down in order while striking out one. It is a nice bounce-back outing for Pressly, who had allowed four runs in his last two appearances. Despite the recent struggles, […]

Raisel Iglesias Notches Save Thursday

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias tossed a clean ninth inning to earn his 17th save of the season in a 7-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Iglesias did allow a hit and a walk but got out of the inning without allowing a run. This solid bounce-back performance comes two days after he allowed three […]

Astros, Rays Considering Trading For Michael Lorenzen

The Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays are considering trading for Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Lorenzen, whose trade value is peaking at the exact right time with the deadline quickly approaching on Aug. 1. Including his fantastic outing on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals, Lorenzen has tossed 18 2/3 scoreless innings over his last […]

No Timeline For Esteury Ruiz

There is no timeline for Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz's (shoulder) return, but he has started throwing and is taking batting practice. Manager Mark Kotsay said late last week that Ruiz was further along in his rehab from a right-shoulder subluxation than the team expected and had already started hitting off a tee. It sounds […]

Max Fried Has Rehab Start Pushed Back

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried's (forearm) third minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday was postponed due to rain. There will be a doubleheader on Friday, but the Braves haven't decided which game Fried will start. Instead, the 29-year-old will toss five innings a day later. If he can avoid any setbacks on Friday, […]

Allan Winans To Make MLB Debut Saturday

Atlanta Braves right-hander Allan Winans will make his major-league debut after six seasons in the minor leagues when he gets the start on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Winans signed for $10,000 back in 2018 out of Campbell University. The 27-year-old gets the call after going 7-3 with a 2.81 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 25 walks […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo On FIBA Roster

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been added to Greece's preliminary roster for the FIBA World Cup. The multi-time MVP recently underwent a procedure to remove loose cartilage from his left knee, leading many to believe he won't be on the floor in August. There's still a good chance he won't be available for […]

Celtics No Longer Interested In Trading Malcolm Brogdon

According to Steve Bulpett of Heavy.com, the Celtics aren't interested in trading guard Malcolm Brogdon. The 30-year-old averaged 14.9 points in 2022-23, down from the previous season. However, he logged 67 games, the most since his rookie season, and shot a career-high 44.4% from deep. At one point, Brogdon was to be included in a […]

Knicks Reportedly Inquired About Zach LaVine

According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, the Knicks inquired about the availability of Bulls guard Zach LaVine. However, per Katz, citing league sources, the asking price was "giant." LaVine is coming off a solid year, averaging 24.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists. He also played 77 games, the second-high mark of his career. […]

Michael Lorenzen Tosses Seven Scoreless Frames In Thursday's Win

Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Lorenzen (5-6) allowed three hits and a walk while striking out three across seven scoreless innings during Thursday's 3-0 win over the Kansas City Royals. He picked up his fifth win of the season. The 31-year-old was efficient in Thursday's win, landing 59 of 89 pitches for strikes. Lorenzen hasn't allowed […]

Minnesota Has "Sky-High" Price On Karl-Anthony Towns

According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, the Timberwolves have "set a sky-high price" on center Karl-Anthony Towns. There were rumors the Knicks were interested in obtaining the 27-year-old. However, Katz denied it, citing league sources, reporting New York isn't looking to trade for him. Towns played a career-low 29 games last season due to […]

Josh Donaldson Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) was transferred Thursday from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. The 37-year-old was diagnosed with a high-grade right calf strain. He is slashing .142/.225/.434 with 10 home runs, 15 RBI, and 13 games over 34 games in 2023. Donaldson is eligible to return in […]

Jason Foley Notches Save No. 4

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jason Foley allowed one hit over a scoreless inning to pick up the save during Thursday's 3-0 win over the Kansas City Royals. Detroit's primary closer, Alex Lange, had pitched the previous two games. The Tigers called on Foley in the ninth inning to protect a three-run lead. He worked around a […]

Francisco Mejia Exits Early With Knee Discomfort

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia (knee) exited Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles with left knee discomfort. He went 1-for-2 with an RBI before leaving Thursday's contest during the seventh inning. The severity of Mejia's injury is unknown, and he is considered day-to-day. The Rays will provide an update after the game. Mejia is […]