Ryan Pressly Dealing With Stiff Neck

Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly (neck) had a stiff neck and was unavailable to close out Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. With Pressly unable to pitch, Bryan Abreu came in to vulture a one-out save, but Rafael Montero will likely see most of the save chances for Houston if Pressly's injury keeps him […]

X-Rays Negative On Eloy Jimenez

X-rays came back negative on Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (elbow) after he was forced to leave the game early on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles after getting hit in the left elbow by a pitch. Jimenez is considered day-to-day with a bruise, so he dodged a bullet and shouldn't have to go on […]

Juan Soto Not Expected To Play Wednesday

San Diego Padres skipper Bob Melvin said he doesn't expect outfielder Juan Soto (back) to start on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Soto was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup due to left mid-back tightness. The 23-year-old superstar wasn't available to pinch hit on Tuesday, but he's responded well to treatment and should be considered […]

Is Brian Robinson Going to Start for the Commanders? Where Should I Draft Him In Fantasy Football?

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson has been a popular name in the fantasy football community during the preseason. The Commanders used a third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft (98th overall) on the former Alabama running back. Robinson had to wait his turn at Alabama. However, Robinson shined once he became the starter in […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. The Favorite To Back Up Elijah Mitchell

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. participated in only nine games last season, limiting his ability to make an impact. The 26-year-old returned in Week 9 and was productive in the four games he started, averaging 17 carries for 65 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. This included one blowup game in Week 14, featuring […]

PGA DFS DraftKings Pivots: Sleepers and Value Picks - Tour Championship

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my PGA DFS Pivots for DraftKings! This week, the PGA event is The Tour Championship. The 2021-2022 season comes to an end this week at The Tour Championship. After a Will Zalatoris withdraw, that leaves 29 golfers to fight it out for the top spot in Atlanta. Scheffler will start out […]

College Fantasy Football Sleepers - Top 10 Wide Receiver Impact Transfers

The transfer portal had 2,069 entrants for the 2022 season, which was nearly a 25 percent increase from 2021. It wasn't just the quantity, it was the quality as well. Nearly 20% of all FBS players have entered the transfer portal at some time in the last 12 months. College football free agency is much […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/24/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/24/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Two pretty nice slates on tap today, but the main slate is the night slate with eight games on the board - and plenty of great options. Let's get into it!     Top Hitters […]

Pierre Camus' Bold Predictions for 2022 Fantasy Football

Welcome back RotoBallers to a tradition like no other - the bold predictions column. Each year several of RotoBaller's fantasy football analysts give you their bold predictions for the upcoming NFL season. I've previously laid out my Bold Predictions for Best Ball Drafts and I'm doubling down on one of them here. Check out the […]

Will Michael Gallup Be Ready For Week 1? Should I Draft Him in Fantasy Football?

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup suffered a torn ACL during Week 17 of the 2021 season. The veteran wideout appeared in just nine games for the Cowboys in 2021 after missing five contests with a calf strain. He finished the season with 35 receptions for 445 yards and two touchdowns while playing behind Amari […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (8/24/22)

It is Wednesday, August 24th, and we have a split day-night slate in baseball today as we do with most Wednesdays! 28 of the 30 teams are in action in some form today and we are back with a set of some free picks to help navigate today's MLB action. This article will be focused […]

Thunder Dan's MLB Betting Picks for August 24: Pitcher Props, Totals, Money Line Bets

If you like sports betting, then you've come to the right place! Whether you like to bet game totals, sides, or player props, I have something in here for you and try to cover a little bit of everything! This year, I started my own free sports betting newsletter, and the good people here at […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/24/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. As customary, we have an all-day ledger on tap Wednesday, and although DraftKings does not have a full-day slate, FanDuel does. Consequently, today's article will feature picks on both sites for games throughout the day, as even on DK, the suggestions […]

Is Tyler Conklin or C.J. Uzomah the TE1? Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football?

The New York Jets acquired both Tyler Conklin and C.J. Uzomah for the 2021 season. Uzomah’s contract is for three years and $25 million. Conklin’s contract is for three years and $20.3 million. Last season, the Jets’ five tight ends accounted for 50 receptions and 534 receiving yards. This is while the team used 12 […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Watch For Fantasy Baseball - Week 20

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The All-Star Break and trade deadline are in the rearview mirror. We're heading into Week 21 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season rages on. It would be foolish to proceed without highlighting the top performances from Week 20. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who […]

Brett Baty: Champ or Chump for Fantasy Baseball?

The Braves (and fantasy managers) are enjoying the production of Vaughn Grissom following injuries to Ozzie Albies and Orlando Arcia, so the Mets decided to try the same trick by promoting top prospect Brett Baty in the wake of injuries to Eduardo Escobar and Luis Guillorme. Like Grissom, Baty has relatively little experience in the […]

Adam Koffler's PPR RB Fantasy Football Rankings and 2022 Players to Target, Avoid

Howdy RotoBallers, and welcome back to more of our fantasy football rankings! Below you will find Adam Koffler's 2022 PPR Running Back Rankings, updated as of 8/20/2022. In this article, I'll also highlight a handful of running backs that I'm targeting and avoiding at cost this season. Remember, these are full-PPR rankings, thus bumping up […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (8/24/22)

The 2022 MLB season is underway and we have a ton of action to look forward to once again. This article will focus on MLB player props throughout the season. We will look to focus on pitcher strikeout props first and foremost as those are often some of the juiciest props on the market. We […]

Are You For Real? Surprising MLB Pitcher Starts from Week 20

Welcome back to "Are You For Real?", a weekly column where we take starting pitchers who had surprisingly good starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legit or just smoke and mirrors. We're taking a trip to America's heartland this week, with two Central arms going under […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for August 24th, 2022

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 24th, 2022. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Late-Round Draft Values: Wide Receivers for Fantasy Football

Once you reach the late rounds of drafts, everyone wants to draft high-upside fliers that can provide a great return on value. You can afford to take risks on a variety of different players, including prospects, forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even skilled players with potential playing time concerns. It's essential to have […]

Running Back Risers for Fantasy Football: ADP Analysis for Brian Robinson, James Robinson and Zamir White

I am going to start this column by introducing the concept of ADP, which I'm pretty sure you know what it is about. Average Draft Position (ADP) indicates the average position where a player is drafted over more than one fantasy football draft. You can consider it as the price you have to pay to […]

Draft Targets and Avoids from High-Stakes Fantasy Football Leagues - FFPC ADP Insights

We are grateful to every one of you who comes to RotoBaller for our advice. Fantasy football players always want to get other viewpoints on their draft targets, and also like to consult fantasy analysts who spend a lot of time uncovering guys to favor and fade. We are a source of confirmation for those […]

Sophomore Running Backs Set to Bust Again In Fantasy Football

Out of every NFL skill position, running back is the one that worries me the most when it comes to rookies who don't produce. Because of the short shelf life of NFL running backs, seeing a rookie do nothing is worrisome because most running backs don't have a lot of time ahead of them in […]

Updated Non-PPR (Standard) Rankings for 2022 Fantasy Football Drafts: Josh Jacobs, James Conner, Tee Higgins, Javonte Williams

Howdy RotoBallers, and welcome back to more preseason fantasy football rankings! In this article we're taking a look at our team's updated 2022 fantasy football non-PPR (Standard) rankings for the top 475 players. Use these tiered rankings for your drafts with "standard" scoring (non-PPR), where players to not receive extra points for each reception. In […]

Is Jameis Winston Healthy or Injured? Where Should I Draft Winston for Fantasy Football

Jameis Winston entered last season as the heir to Hall-of-Fame quarterback Drew Brees. Winston was on track for a nice season, until suffering a torn ACL (knee) in Week 7. The Saints were forced to patchwork together starters, utilizing Taysom Hill, Trevor Siemian, and even rookie Ian Book in Week 15. This experiment was very […]

Justin Carter's Bold Predictions for the 2022 Fantasy Football Season

Is there anything more fun than a bold prediction? You get a chance to say the things that you really want to say, but then if it's completely wrong, you can say "oh, that was just a bold prediction, of course it was wrong." I've had a lot of fun doing bold predictions pieces for […]

Carlos Rodon Strikes Out 10, Earns Win Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Carlos Rodon turned in another great start in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Tigers. Rodon pitched 7 innings, allowing one run on five hits and no walks with 10 strikeouts. Rodon has managed to stay healthy this season and has turned in outstanding numbers with the Giants, compiling a 12-6 […]

Is Desmond Ridder Starting for the Falcons? Where Should I Draft Him in Fantasy Football

The Atlanta Falcons selected former Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder with the 74th pick in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Atlanta chose him over Malik Willis and Matt Corral as the second quarterback off the board behind Kenny Pickett. We can assume the Falcons' front office believes Ridder has real upside, but it’s […]

Felix Bautista Earns Five-Out Save Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista continued to impress in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the White Sox, earning his ninth save of the season. Bautista entered the game in the eighth inning up by two with one out and runners on first and third. He got the second out on a strikeout, hit a batter to […]