When Is J.P. Crawford Coming Back? - Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update
During a session of batting practice ahead of the April 24 matchup with the division-rival Texas Rangers, J.P. Crawford suffered a Grade 1 right oblique strain following an awkward swing. It was originally thought that the injury was just soreness, but an MRI later revealed a more significant diagnosis that caused Crawford to hit the... Read More
Fantasy Football Rookie Winners and Losers of the 2024 NFL Draft
Football never sleeps at RotoBaller! The staff is already looking ahead to the 2024 season to help our readers get the jump on their competition. RotoBaller analyst LaQuan Jones discusses some of the biggest rookie winners and losers of the 2024 NFL Draft. Which players' fantasy football outlooks improved or declined based on their landing... Read More
NFL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Stand After The 2024 NFL Draft?
The NFL Draft has come and gone. As usual, some teams crushed the draft while others made some head-scratching moves. As easy as it is for us to question draft picks when they happen, only time will tell whether or not they were good picks. For example, six quarterbacks went in the first round and... Read More
Post-NFL Draft Recap: New Fantasy Football Outlooks For Impacted Veterans
Now that the 2024 NFL Draft is over, we can fully consider the impact of some of the most significant picks on returning NFL players and veterans. Many rookies will compete for quality playing time and can boost the output or negatively cut into the numbers of specific new teammates. In this feature, I consider... Read More
MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/30/24) - Today's Top Lineups
Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! It's the final day of the first whole month of baseball, and, in classic baseball fashion, things don't look how we thought they would. The Rays and Astros are at the bottom of their divisions, and there's only one NL West team, the Dodgers, that is above .500. But remember, it's just the... Read More
Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Post NFL Draft Edition
The 2024 NFL Draft lived up to the hype. We saw a record 23 offensive players selected in Round 1. This included 14 straight offensive picks and six quarterbacks taken within the first 12 selections. When it comes to dynasty fantasy football leagues, one of the most intriguing aspects is the fluctuations in player value... Read More
Fantasy Football Negative TD Regression Candidates: RB
Touchdowns can be a pretty fluky thing from year to year. For example, back in 2022, we saw Jamaal Williams lead the NFL with 17 rushing touchdowns for the Lions. One year later, he scored just one touchdown while playing for the Saints. While I don't anticipate someone having that drastic of a reduction in... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (4/30/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups
Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer, respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL postseason, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake... Read More
Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (4/30/24)
We have a strong Tuesday slate on tap with an abundance of prop picks to select from. In this article, I will break down several plays that are worth taking a shot on. I will be here each and every Saturday and Tuesday throughout the season to break down pitcher and hitter props. Attention fellow... Read More
Is Zack Moss or Chase Brown the RB1 for the Bengals?
The Cincinnati Bengals went through some changes at the running back position this offseason. They traded away veteran running back Joe Mixon to the Houston Texans for a 2024 seventh-round pick and then signed Zack Moss to a two-year, $8 million deal in March. Moss will now join young running back Chase Brown in the Bengals' backfield. Brown was drafted in the fifth round of... Read More
Mitch Garver Hits Walk-Off Home Run Monday
Seattle Mariners catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver played the hero in Monday's 2-1 win over the Braves. Garver went 1-for-3 with a walk-off, two-run home run, a walk, and two strikeouts. It was a nice moment, but the 33-year-old has struggled offensively with his new team, slashing .150/.266/.313 with three HR and seven RBI in 94... Read More
Max Fried Pitches Six No-Hit innings Monday
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried continued to impress in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Mariners. Coming off a complete-game shutout, Fried pitched six no-hit innings, allowing two walks and seven strikeouts. The 30-year-old got off to an extremely rough start to the season but is now 2-0 with a 4.02 ERA, a 7.18 K/9... Read More
Jacob Young Swipes Two More Bags Monday
Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young continued to showcase his speed in Monday's 7-2 win over the Marlins. Young went 1-for-4 with a single and two stolen bases. The 24-year-old is now slashing .328/.368/.391 with no home runs, 16 runs scored, seven RBI, and 12 stolen bases in 70 plate appearances. He may not provide much... Read More
Jason Adam Manages Save Monday
It wasn't pretty, but Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jason Adam picked up his first save of the season in Monday's 1-0 win over the Brewers. Adam came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by one. He allowed a leadoff double, got the first out on a line-out, allowed a walk,... Read More
Luisangel Acuna Hits Second Homer Sunday
New York Mets shortstop prospect Luisangel Acuna hit his second home run of the season on Sunday for Triple-A Syracuse. The 22-year-old went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored in Game 2 of a doubleheader, while the home run was his first since the first game of the season. Not known as much... Read More