Ty Gibbs Starts Just Outside The Top Ten Sunday

Ty Gibbs was the last Toyota to qualify on Saturday but still placed 11th among all cars and was easily one of the five or six fastest in terms of lap time. Because of NASCAR's qualifying matrix, it is more how one advances in the groups. That being said, Gibbs has some interesting experience driving […]

Fantasy Basketball - Veteran Free Agency Winners (Part 1): Patty Mills, John Wall, Ricky Rubio

A key part of doing a fantasy draft is avoiding players who find themselves in a bad situation. The wrong pick can completely tank your season. On the other hand, rostering players in perfect situations can be the ultimately league-winning move for savvy fantasy GMs. Today, let's talk about some veterans that entered Unrestricted Free […]

Optimal Running Backs Draft Strategy for 2022 Fantasy Football Drafts

The running back position has been evolving in recent years. While having an elite back is a great way to usually win a fantasy championship, it is important to understand the shift taking place in the NFL landscape when it comes to running backs. Teams are continuing to value the running back position less and […]

This Year's League-Winning Quarterback Is...

Joe Burrow carried fantasy managers during last season's fantasy playoffs. He was the QB1 overall from Weeks 15-17, scoring an average of 28.6 points per game. With many drafting him later in drafts, Burrow supported those who took the shot on him to a fantasy title, while others were even able to pick him up […]

Can Parris Campbell Finally Help in 2022? Fantasy Football Outlook

Training camps are underway which means it is finally time to start getting ready for fantasy drafts for the 2022 NFL season. One of the best advantages you can have in a fantasy season is correctly identifying late-round sleepers that provide fantasy value throughout the season. These are typically players that have concerns or questions […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2022 Outlook

Welcome to our fantasy football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks, a series on RotoBaller where our writers look at three key players on each NFL team. Today, we're talking about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tampa was set to rebuild this year after Tom Brady retired, but then Brady went out and unretired, because of course Tom […]

Chris Godwin Practices For Second Straight Day

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) participated in individual and positional drills for the second consecutive day in Saturday's practice. He returned to training camp practice on Friday for the first time since having surgery for a torn ACL. "Same as (Friday)," Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said. "He's moving around good; he's […]

Donald Parham Jr. Injures Leg In Saturday's Practice

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham Jr. (leg) injured his left leg during Saturday's practice. During 11-on-11 drills, the 24-year-old limped off after quarterback Justin Herbert attempted a pass to him down the left sideline. He exited practice early and did not return. The severity of Parham's injury is unknown, and he is considered […]

Vikings "Embrace" Adam Thielen In The Red Zone

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell has embraced the ways wide receiver Adam Thielen can be used in his offensive scheme, particularly in the red zone. "The Vikings are doing everything they can to preserve the Cousins-Thielen scoring connection," per Kevin Seifert of ESPN. The 31-year-old has a knack for finding the end zone and […]

Under-the-Radar Fantasy Baseball Pickups After the MLB Trade Deadline

We all know that Juan Soto is getting a fantasy boost from being a part of a strong Padres lineup and that Tyler Mahle should see increased production now that he's out of Cincinnati. Those are the takeaways from the MLB trade deadline that we've heard about all day. But what about those other guys? […]

Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

Anthony Aniano's 2022 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent pitchers to add for Week 18. Fantasy baseball managers should consider adding these players off the waiver wire if they are available in their leagues. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM channel 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM […]

Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

Anthony Aniano's 2022 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent hitters to add for Week 18. Fantasy baseball managers should consider adding these players off the waiver wire if they are available in their leagues. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM channel 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for August 7th, 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 7th, 2022. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (8/7/22)

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! Make sure you're following my Twitter, as I can't guarantee that I'll always be able to get the added plays written here in the article, but I will typically add whatever else I'm playing throughout the day. The entire RotoBaller team has been working around the clock to make sure we can […]

Andrew Heaney Falls Shy Of Win Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Andrew Heaney allowed three unearned runs during his club's 8-3 win over the Padres on Saturday, but was credited with a no-decision since he fell one out shy of pitching five innings. Heaney pitched well by retiring nine-straight batters at one point, but a potential inning-ending double play ball that […]

Mike Clevinger Serves Up Five Runs In Defeat

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger took the loss on Saturday night as his club fell 8-3 at the hands of the Dodgers. The 31-year-old allowed five runs on seven hits while striking out three and walking one through 4 2/3 IP. Clevinger was bit by the long ball by giving up a solo […]

Daniel Bard Works Clean Ninth For Save

Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard closed out his club's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday to collect his 23rd save of the campaign. The right-hander needed just 12 pitches to retire the side in order, picking up one punchout in the clean frame. Fresh off signing a two-year extension, the 37-year-old hasn't shown many […]

Giovanny Gallegos Picks Up 11th Save

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Giovanny Gallegos recorded his 11th save of the season on Saturday to close out his club's 1-0 win over the Yankees. Ryan Helsley, who's taken over primary closing duties, worked the previous two days in a row so it was Gallegos who received the ninth-inning call in this one. The right-hander […]

Starts & Sits for MLB Week 17 - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball

Welcome back RotoBallers! We are inching closer and closer to playoff time, and these are critical weeks for fantasy players! As always, we are here with our starting pitcher starts and sits series to help you set those winning lineups for the week ahead! For those who are not familiar, RotoBaller puts out a weekly […]

Travis d’Arnaud Day-To-Day With Leg Injury

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud was removed from Saturday's contest with a leg injury after a collision with Pete Alonso in the sixth inning, but the good news was that X-rays came back negative. The veteran backstop was 2-for-2 in the game before his departure and will likely be sidelined for Sunday's finale before the […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/7/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's Sunday, August 7th, which means we will have a slate of mostly day games in MLB today! Playoff races are heating up and it's an exciting time to get in on some major league action. This article has daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 8/7/2022, Main Slate at 1:35 pm […]

Deividas Sirvydis Signs With The Pacers

Free-agent forward Deividas Sirvydis agreed to a one-year deal with the Pacers on Saturday. The 2019 second-round pick has appeared in only 23 games throughout his career, averaging 1.9 points and 1.5 rebounds. He'll be battling for a spot during training camp. However, even if Sirvydis makes the regular season roster, he's not expected to […]

Rockets Not In A Rush To Trade Eric Gordon

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon could remain with the team for the foreseeable future, with NBA insider Michael Scotto reporting that "there's no urgency to trade him." The veteran is coming off a down year, finishing with averages of 13.4 points, 2.7 assists, and 2.0 boards. However, after shooting 32.9% from deep in 2020-21, he […]

Jayson Tatum "Feels A Lot Better" After Postseason Injury

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (shoulder) reported he "feels a lot better" after injuring his right shoulder during the Eastern Conference Finals. The 24-year-old credits rest for his recovery, so it doesn't appear he'll have any issues entering training camp. Tatum is coming off his best year to date, compiling 26.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.4 […]

Bulls Considering An Extension For Nikola Vucevic

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic may receive an offer to remain with the team for a few more seasons. The veteran is entering the final year of his current deal. However, despite his obvious talent, he's coming off one of his worst seasons in recent memory, finishing 2021-22 by averaging 17.6 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.2 […]

Heat Targeting Gordon Hayward

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward has received interest from the Heat, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Miami hasn't been successful in acquiring Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell, so the team is reportedly looking to bring in Hayward to bolster its roster. However, with the veteran owed more than $61 million over […]

Abraham Toro Optioned To Triple-A Tacoma

Seattle Mariners' third baseman Abraham Toro was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday. Mitch Haniger was reinstated from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Toro struggled this season, slashing .180/.239/.322 with eight home runs, 26 RBI, 30 runs, and a stolen base over 285 plate appearances in 2022. The 25-year-old will try to […]

Kyle Tucker Still Dealing With An Illness

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (illness) was a late scratch for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians as he continues to deal with an illness. The 25-year-old will now have missed three straight games. He is considered day-to-day with his next chance to return will be Sunday for the series finale against the Guardians. Tucker […]

Courtland Sutton Has Foot Evaluated During Practice

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (foot) suffered a foot injury during practice on Saturday. However, after being evaluated, he returned to the field. With Tim Patrick (knee) tearing his ACL, Sutton is expected to see plenty of targets this season from new signal-caller Russell Wilson, especially in the red zone. The 26-year-old finished 2021-22 […]

Jordan Montgomery Removed From Saturday's Start

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Montgomery (leg) was removed from Saturday's game against the New York Yankees before the sixth inning due to leg cramps. He made his Cardinals debut Saturday against his former team and pitched well before exiting. The 29-year-old allowed two hits and one walk while striking out one across five scoreless […]