George Kirby Allows One Earned In No-Decision

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby came back to earth in his second career start on Saturday, allowing three runs in four innings in the no-decision. Only one of the runs was earned, however, as he surrendered three hits and a walk while striking out one in the 89-pitch performance. The 24-year-old held his own […]

Aric Almirola Sneaks Up To Prime Qualifying Position Saturday

Aric Almirola has a history at tracks like Kansas. However, at Kansas, it has been a bit of a different story. He qualified seventh on Saturday just behind the Busch Brothers. His qualifying lap was almost 178 mph which probably was a good two more mph's than expected. The inevitable question is does his car […]

Starts & Sits for Week 5 - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball

We're into May! I hope all of your wildest dreams are coming true this fantasy baseball season. We're back with another beast of a post where I give a grade and a start/sit recommendation for every SP scheduled to start a game this week. The feedback has been great on this post so far, and […]

Kyle Busch Qualifies Next To Older Brother Saturday

Kyle Busch and his No. 18 Toyota qualified sixth on Saturday right next to his brother, Kurt Busch. That's right. The Busch brothers occupy row three. Kyle wound up 0.27 seconds behind Christopher Bell, who is on the pole for the Sunday race at Kansas. The difference is the younger Busch has won here recently […]

Kurt Busch Finds The Speed At Kansas Once More

Kurt Busch has some consistency at Kansas Speedway. Even with less than optimal race cars, the No .45 Toyota car can manufacture speed and acceleration in sectors quite well. He qualified fifth on Saturday a little more than 0.2 of a second behind pole-sitter Christopher Bell. The 23XI Racing driver has two top-five results and […]

Edwin Diaz Picks Up Eighth Save On Saturday

New York Mets reliever Edwin Diaz recorded his eighth save of the season on Saturday in the Mets' 5-4 win over the Mariners at Citifield. Facing his former team for the first time, Diaz struck out the side in the ninth inning. Diaz has been excellent to begin the 2022 campaign. In 15 games, Diaz […]

Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6

Anthony Aniano's 2022 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent hitters to add for Week 6. 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 […]

Kyle Larson Is A Favorite On Sunday At Kansas

Kyle Larson and his No. 5 Chevy feel like a favorite every week when it comes to the odds. Yet, for the most part, that is true. This week, Larson qualified in the third spot as the fastest Hendrick Motorsports Racing car. Larson only has four races in the last three seasons at Kansas but […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/15/22)

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 […]

German Marquez Picks Up First Win

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez picked up his first win of the season on Saturday as his club handily defeated the Royals 10-4. The right-hander logged a quality start by allowing three runs on three hits and a walk through six innings, while recording six strikeouts in the process. All the damage against him […]

Tyler Reddick With Another Fast Qualifying Run At Kansas

Tyler Reddick can get around a track very fast. On Saturday, the driver guided his Chevy to the second best qualifying time. The No. 8 car was a mere 0.131 seconds off the pole and just edged out Kyle Larson for a position on the front row. Reddick does have a couple of top-ten finishes […]

Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6

Anthony Aniano's 2022 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent pitchers to add for Week 6. 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 […]

Christopher Bell Blows Doors Off In Qualifying Run Saturday

The expected result on Saturday was to see a Joe Gibbs Racing driver win the pole. The unexpected was seeing it be Christopher Bell. That is just what happened as Bell won every quarter in every sector en route to the pole for Sunday's AdventHealth 400. The Kansas Speedway may not have been too kind […]

Teammate Expects Deebo Samuel To Stay

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel remains on the roster, weeks after it was reported he wanted out. Yet, despite being speculated he would be gone by the end of the 2022 NFL Draft, the hybrid wideout wasn't moved. General manager John Lynch remains confident he can get the 26-year-old to sign an extension. […]

Yadiel Hernandez Drives In Four In Victory

Washington Nationals outfielder Yadiel Hernandez had a nice day at the dish on Saturday, driving in four runs as his club went on to defeat the Astros 13-6. The 34-year-old had an RBI single in the first frame, and then followed that up with a three-run shot off Christian Javier to open up the floodgates […]

Marquise Brown Set For A Prominent Role

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise Brown was traded from the Ravens on draft night. He's been a relatively reliable wideout over the years. However, with a change of scenery, he may be in line for his most productive season to date. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury, who was recently asked about the six-game suspension of DeAndre […]

Jarvis Landry Agrees To One-Year Deal

Updating a previous report, wide receiver Jarvis Landry inked a one-year contract worth as much as $6 million with New Orleans on Friday. After it was reported for weeks the veteran could be staying in the AFC North to return to the Browns or join the Ravens, he will instead head back to his home […]

Mike Vrabel: Ryan Tannehill Not "A Mentor Or A Coach"

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill recently caused an uproar by stating it wasn't his job to mentor Malik Willis. A third-round pick, Willis was a highly coveted option ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft, with many projections having the former Liberty Flame going as early as the first round. However, while it appears the rookie […]

Earl Thomas Arrested On A Felony Charge

Free-agent safety Earl Thomas was arrested on Saturday. The veteran had a warrant issued at the end of April for violating a protective court order two or more times within 12 months, a third-degree felony, after allegedly sending threatening text messages to a woman. The 33-year-old spent nearly his entire career with the Seahawks before […]

Evan Neal Inks Rookie Deal On Saturday

Former Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal signed his rookie deal on Saturday, agreeing to a fully guaranteed four-year, $24.55 million contract, with a team option for a fifth season. Neal, who stands 6'7" and weighs in at around 350 pounds, was selected with the No. 7 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. The 21-year-old is […]

Giants Sign Kayvon Thibodeaux

Former Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux officially signed with the Giants on Saturday, agreeing to a four-year, $24.55 million deal. The contract is fully guaranteed, with a team option for a fifth year. A No. 5 overall selection, Thibodeaux was highly touted entering the 2022 NFL Draft. The 21-year-old was dominant in college, totaling 19 […]

Lance Lynn Close To Facing Live Hitters

Chicago White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn (knee) Lynn is getting close to facing live hitters. According to White Sox manager Tony La Russa, he's a bullpen or two away from facing live hitters. The 35-year-old is on track to return to the mound in early June. He underwent knee surgery just before the started and […]

Austin Meadows Will Return Sunday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows (illness) will be back in the lineup for Sunday's game against Baltimore Orioles. He's missed back-to-back games due to an inner ear infection. The 27-year-old pregame work on Saturday went well and should return to the lineup for the series finale. Meadows is slashing .270/.365/.350 with 11 RBI and nine […]

John Wall Could Be Bought Out

Houston Rockets guard John Wall is expected to exercise his $47.4 million player option for next season. He'll be the second-highest paid player in the league behind Stephen Curry. The Rockets are likely to try and trade Wall, but finding a trade partner with his current salary is unlikely. That being said, Wall would join […]

Tyler Stephenson Exits Saturday's Game Early

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (head) exited Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates early after getting struck in the face mask by a foul tip. He went 0-for-1 with a strikeout before leaving and was replaced by Aramis Garcia. Stephenson spent time on the concussion list earlier in the season. The 25-year-old is considered day-to-day, […]

Robert Williams III Questionable For Game 7

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 7 matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. He has missed each of the last three games due to left knee soreness. He'll likely have his minutes monitored, assuming Williams is cleared to play. Otherwise, Grant Williams and Al Horford will be asked […]

Khris Middleton Listed As Out For Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's Game 7 against the Boston Celtics. This shouldn't come as a shock since Middleton is still recovering from an MCL sprain. The Bucks still haven't given a timetable for Middleton, so he could very well miss more games, assuming the Bucks advance. Wesley […]

Michael Pineda Suffers Broken Finger

Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Pineda (finger) suffered a broken finger on his right hand and is expected to be placed on the injured list. He exited Saturday's start against the Baltimore Orioles early after being hit in the hand by a comebacker during the second inning. He sustained a broken right middle finger, and no […]

Garrett Cooper Exits Saturday's Game Early

Miami Marlins outfielder Garrett Cooper (leg) exited Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers after fouling a pitch off himself in the bottom of the sixth inning. He went 1-for-4 with an RBI and two strikeouts before leaving. The severity of Cooper's injury is unknown, and he is day-to-day. The 31-year-old was replaced by Erik Gonzalez, […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Scheduled For An MRI Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (groin) is scheduled for an MRI on Saturday. Due to groin soreness, he was out of the lineup for Saturday's contest against the San Diego Padres. The 24-year-old superstar has missed the team's last three games and remains day-to-day. His MRI should provide the Braves with a better idea […]