MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/01/25)

Happy Thursday Rotoballers! This Thursday brings another split schedule with a great chance to get in a doubleheader of DFS fantasy baseball action. The first set of games starts at 12:35 p.m. ET with seven games in the afternoon, and then the evening wave starts at 6:45 p.m. ET and includes four games under the […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (5/1/25)

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon, and I'll be writing both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer. The NHL season has entered the land of Lord Stanley, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake in NHL DFS! As always, I'll give you the best tools to succeed and the […]

Chase Petty Stumbles In MLB Debut

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Chase Petty stumbled in his MLB debut on Wednesday evening. Petty was promoted to start the second half of a double-header against the St. Louis Cardinals. However, his MLB debut lasted just two 1/3 innings as he allowed seven hits and nine earned runs. He struck out three batters and served […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (5/1/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! I can't believe it's the first day of May already! Last night, we saw the Timberwolves finish out the Lakers, and the Rockets forced a Game 6 against the Warriors. The NBA has a solid Thursday Night set of games for us, as the Knicks and Nuggets look to close out their […]

Jordan Lawlar Extends Hitting Streak To 11 Games

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jordan Lawlar continued his incredible start to the Triple-A regular season with another multi-hit effort on Wednesday. In this outing against Triple-A Sacramento, Lawlar went 4-for-6 with one double and two RBI. This impressive showing extended his hitting streak to 11 games. During this stretch, the top prospect in the desert […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 5)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 5 of the 2025 MLB season. There are some interesting player names here this week, guys who looked like washouts who are finding new life this season with new opportunities: Gavin Lux, Jordan Beck, and yes, Javier Baez. Injuries have […]

Brandon Clarke Sharp In High-A Debut

Boston Red Sox left-handed pitching prospect Brandon Clarke was sharp in his High-A debut on Wednesday. In this outing, the southpaw tossed four 2/3 innings of one-run ball (zero earned) and allowed just one hit and no walks. He struck out seven batters. This was an impressive start for the 22-year-old who made his professional […]

Jeral Perez Heating Up At High-A

Chicago White Sox infield prospect Jeral Perez has begun to find his swing at High-A. On Wednesday, Perez enjoyed his best game of the young season as he went 2-for-5 with two long balls and brought in three runs. Over his last five games, Perez has posted a strong .273/.333/.727 slash line with one double […]

Jacob Reimer Launches Three Home Runs On Wednesday

New York Mets third base prospect Jacob Reimer went 3-for-5 with three home runs and five RBI during Wednesday's contest against High-A Wilmington. This was another impressive outing for Reimer, who has been swinging a hot bat through the early part of the High-A regular season. Through his first 21 games of the campaign, the […]

C.J. Kayfus Goes Deep In Triple-A Debut

Cleveland Guardians first base prospect C.J. Kayfus went 2-for-5 with a long ball during his Triple-A debut on Wednesday. Kayfus enjoyed a strong start to the season at Double-A and was rewarded with an early promotion. Kayfus has already carried his momentum to the top level of the minor leagues. Across 18 games at Double-A […]

Worst Draft Picks In The First Round of the 2025 NFL Draft

The 2025 NFL Draft is behind us, and now, we get months of silence in the NFL world prior to OTAs starting up later in the summer. The Hall of Fame Game will kick off on July 31, but prior to that, it is full-blown speculation season. Criticism occurs frequently in the NFL. There is […]

Worst Fantasy Football Rookie Landing Spots, Draft Avoids: Round 2 and 3 Picks

The NFL Draft is a happy time for over 200 NFL prospects as they finish their college careers and head to the pros. They have their dreams come true as their names are called, and they're whisked off to their new teams where they can begin their journey through one of the most exciting sports […]

2025 NFL Draft Grades - Analysis and Draft Recaps For All 32 Teams

The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books. From major storylines such as Shedeur Sanders’ free-fall down the board and Jacksonville’s big swing at Travis Hunter to under-the-radar moves like Atlanta loading up defensively and Dallas’ neglect of offensive weapons, it feels like this draft had a lot of everything. Which teams hit home runs, […]

7 Most Improved Offenses After The 2025 NFL Draft

After months of mock drafting your favorite players to your favorite team, the 2025 NFL Draft is officially over. There were some surprises throughout the draft, including quarterback Shedeur Sanders falling to the fifth round and the Jacksonville Jaguars trading up to take wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter with the second overall pick. With the draft now behind us, now […]

Fantasy Football Quarterback Busts and Draft Avoids for 2025

The NBA postseason is underway, and the NFL Draft is in the rearview. Still, it's never too early to look ahead to the 2025 fantasy football season. While it's more fun to be optimistic about player outlooks, somebody has to be the bearer of bad news. Not every player will succeed in the new year. […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report - Week 6 Updates for Royce Lewis, Logan Gilbert, Tyler Glasnow, Giancarlo Stanton, Jackson Merrill, Tyler O'Neill, Blake Snell

When writing this article every week, I get to see the ebb and flow of injuries around Major League Baseball. The last two weeks were heavy with injuries, and this past week and next hope to offer many players returning from injury. There is one major correlation I see with this trend, and that is […]

Starting Pitcher Arsenal Changes - Pitch Mix Analysis for Fantasy Baseball (Week 6)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my weekly "Starting Pitcher Arsenal Changes" article series for Week 6 of the 2025 fantasy baseball season. We have a month's worth of data, and many of us may need to make tough decisions with our lineups due to injuries. Today's article will discuss a few starting pitchers who made actionable […]

Kyle Schwarber Launches Three-Run Shot

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in a 7-2 win over the Nationals on Wednesday. It was his ninth home run of the season, and he is now slashing .245/.398/.538 on the season. The slugger has taken a step forward in plate discipline through the […]

Aaron Judge Homers In Three-Hit Game

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, one run, and one walk in a 5-4 loss to the Orioles on Wednesday. He continues to show why he is the best hitter in baseball, and his .427/.521/.761 slash line is almost unbelievable. This was his fourth straight multi-hit game […]

Lucas Giolito Strikes Out Seven In Quality Start

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito tossed a quality start in his first game of the season on Wednesday in a 7-6 loss to the Blue Jays. He struck out seven while allowing three runs on five hits and two walks over six innings. He didn't break a sweat through the first five innings, […]

Luis L. Ortiz Tosses Six Shutout Innings

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Luis L. Ortiz pitched 6 ⅓ scoreless innings in a 4-2 win over the Twins on Wednesday. He struck out five while allowing three hits and two walks. This was his best start of the season so far, as he came into the outing with an inflated 5.96 ERA, which he […]

Evan Neal Moving To Offensive Guard

The New York Giants already announced that they are not picking up the fifth-year option on offensive tackle Evan Neal heading into the final year of his rookie deal in 2025, and now he's set for a position change. The New York Post's Paul Schwartz reports that the Giants will attempt to resuscitate Neal's NFL […]

Chris Sale Strikes Out 10

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale was stuck with a tough-luck loss on Wednesday in a 2-1 loss to the Rockies. He allowed two runs on five hits and no walks with 10 strikeouts over seven innings. This was the reigning Cy Young champ's best start of the season, as it was his first double-digit […]

Cowboys Waive Malik Davis

The Dallas Cowboys announced on Wednesday that they waived running back Malik Davis, offensive linemen Jack Anderson and Earl Bostick and linebacker Brock Mogensen. Davis spent the entire 2024 season on the Cowboys' practice squad and then signed a Reserve/Futures deal with the organization in early January. The 26-year-old former undrafted free agent out of […]

John Metchie III Could Be Odd-Man Out

The Houston Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander projects Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III to be left off the 53-man roster entering the start of the 2025 season this fall after the team added receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel in last week's draft. Houston also added Christian Kirk, Justin Watson and Braxton Berrios in […]

Masyn Winn Homers Twice In Game 1 Of Doubleheader

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn filled up the stat sheet in a 6-0 win over the Reds in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday. He was moved up into the second spot in the batting order and instantly showed he belonged there by hitting two home runs, walking twice, and stealing a […]

Chiefs Release Anthony Firkser

The Kansas City Chiefs released tight ends Anthony Firkser and Baylor Cupp, linebacker Shaun Bradley, offensive guard McKade Mettauer and safety Jason Taylor on Wednesday, according to KPRC's Aaron Wilson. They also received an international exemption for offensive tackle Chukwuebuka Godrick. Firkser is the biggest name of the bunch. The 30-year-old veteran tight end played […]

Patriots Not Picking Up Cole Strange's Fifth-Year Option

The New England Patriots are not picking up the fifth-year option for the 2026 season on offensive lineman Cole Strange, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The option for the 2026 season would have paid Strange around $16.7 million. The 26-year-old center is now in line to hit the open market after the 2025 season, […]

Marquis Grissom Jr. Moving Up To Triple-A

Washington Nationals pitching prospect Marquis Grissom Jr. was promoted to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday after recording a 1.85 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and five saves at Double-A Harrisburg in nine appearances. The Nats' 23rd-ranked prospect moved into their top 30 after he pitched well last season, recording a 2.21 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 56 strikeouts over […]