Ketel Marte Back In The Lineup Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman/outfielder Ketel Marte (hand) is back at second base and is hitting third in the batting order on Thursday against Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman. Marte missed the previous two games with left hand soreness, but he's back in the lineup on Thursday. The 28-year-old switch-hitter has been red-hot at the plate […]

Max Meyer Goes On Minor League Injured List

Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer landed on the minor league injured list on Thursday with ulnar nerve irritation, according to a source. He will miss at least one start and then be re-evaluated, and the Marlins don't think it's a serious injury. The team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, had two poor outings for […]

Evan White Starts Rehab Assignment

Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White (hernia) began a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday. He was diagnosed with a sports hernia during spring training and had surgery on March 30, which has prevented him from playing so far in 2022. The 26-year-old will have a lengthy rehab assignment because of how […]

Tom Murphy Could Join Mariners On Current Road Trip

Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy (shoulder) has been increasing his activity level and is hoping to be activated from the injured list on the team's current road trip. Murphy has been working out with his typical intensity while hitting off a tee and playing catch before games. "He's moving along," manager Scott Servais said. "I […]

Kyle Lewis Could Return Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis' (knee) minor league rehab assignment ends on Monday, so he's expected to be activated from the injured list to open the team's homestand against the Oakland Athletics on Monday night. If he's not ready by then, the Mariners could send him on a second rehab assignment. The 26-year-old will be […]

Max Scherzer Dealing With Oblique Injury

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique, finger) has an oblique injury and has also been pitching through multiple blisters on his pitching hand in his last two starts, according to manager Buck Showalter. Scherzer left his start early on Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals with left side discomfort. There's no official word […]

Call of Duty DFS Lineup Picks (5/20/22) - DraftKings Daily Fantasy COD Advice

Hello there eSports DFS enthusiasts, and welcome back to RotoBaller's coverage of Call of Duty DFS contests for DraftKings! It was a great weekend last week, and hopefully, we get to bring it into this week. Minnesota has emerged as a team to watch after a rough Pro-Am has come out and swept both LA […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/19/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We're set for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, meaning we have a one-game showdown slate tonight. The way the fantasy production is typically distributed among the Celtics and Heat makes putting together a lineup a pretty straightforward process, always an advantage from a DFS perspective. This article will provide you with […]

Commanders Sign First-Rounder Jahan Dotson

The Washington Commanders signed first-round wide receiver Jahan Dotson to a four-year, fully guaranteed $15.05 million rookie deal on Wednesday. The deal comes with a fifth-year team option. Dotson was taken with the 16th overall pick of this year's draft and is expected to start opposite Terry McLaurin on the outside in D.C. immediately. The […]

Starling Marte To Be Activated Friday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte is scheduled to rejoin the team on Thursday afternoon, but he won't be activated from the bereavement list until Friday. Marte should be back in the starting lineup for the series opener on Friday against the Colorado Rockies. The 33-year-old veteran is hitting .266/.311/.403 with three home runs, 20 […]

Jean Segura Out Sick Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura (illness) is out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the San Diego Padres with a cold. It's unclear if he'll be available to pinch hit in the game. The 32-year-old could be back in the lineup as soon as Friday. Segura has been great for his fantasy managers […]

Michael Taylor Placed On COVID Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed outfielder Michael Taylor on the COVID-19 injured list on Thursday and selected outfielder Dairon Blanco's contract from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Taylor was removed from Wednesday's game after entering the league's COVID protocols. The 31-year-old hasn't been much of a fantasy asset in KC, as he's slashing .238/.333/.337 […]

Edmundo Sosa Out, Tommy Edman Back In Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Edmundo Sosa (ankle) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the New York Mets. Sosa left the game early on Wednesday with an ankle injury. He got the start at the 6 with Tommy Edman battling a sore calf, but Edman is at second base and batting leadoff on […]

Jake Cronenworth Taking The Day Off

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth is taking the day off on Thursday in the series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies. It will be his first game off of the season. The 28-year-old has gone 4-for-28 in his last six games, so it's a good time for his first day off. Cronenworth has had […]

Tyler O'Neill Out With Sore Shoulder

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) was set to return to the lineup on Thursday against the New York Mets, but he'll be out for a second straight day with a sore right shoulder. O'Neill has gone 3-for-21 with 11 strikeouts in his last five contests. The slump has dropped O'Neill's season line to […]

Bryce Harper Remains Out Against Padres

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday for the series finale against the San Diego Padres. Harper sprained his right UCL early in the year and has mainly been the team's designated hitter, but he will miss his fourth straight game this week after receiving a platelet-rich plasma […]

Cedric Mullins Resting On Thursday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the New York Yankees. Mullins will get a breather after going 2-for-16 with five strikeouts in his last four games. However, he's hitting over .300 in May to raise his season slash line to .253/.315/.416 with five home runs, 15 RBI, […]

Suns Unlikely To Make Major Overhauls

The Phoenix Suns are unlikely to make significant moves this offseason. This is surprising to some considering how they were eliminated from the postseason by the Dallas Mavericks. Despite that, head coach Monty Williams expects Chris Paul (quad) to come back stronger back next season. Young big man Deandre Ayton is a restricted free agent, […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/19/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/19/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our […]

Joey Gallo Sitting Against Lefty

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles and left-hander Bruce Zimmermann. Gallo is off to a slow start at the plate in his second season with the Yanks, hitting .176/.288/.333 with five home runs, seven RBI, 11 runs scored and 45 strikeouts in 118 […]

Stephen Curry Scores 21 Points In Game 1 Victory

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry had a tough time getting anything going early against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. The Mavericks defense did a solid job of forcing double teams on Curry and getting the ball out of his hands. He finished the game with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists in the […]

Joe Barlow Unavailable Due To Hot Spot On Finger

Texas Rangers closer Joe Barlow (finger) was unavailable to pitch on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels due to a "hot spot" on his right index finger, which is essentially a blister. Barlow has dealt with the blister all year, but it became tender and sore on Wednesday, and the Rangers are hoping an extra […]

Live Chat Fantasy Baseball Q&A @ 1PM

Baseball is back...do you know who to play in your lineups? Doug Goldring (@DougGoldring) will be hosting a Live Q&A chat session on Thursday May 19th at 1:00 pm ET. Come join in on the fun and get your fantasy baseball questions answered, or just stick around for some MLB talk! All throughout the MLB season […]

Andrew Wiggins Looks Solid On Wednesday

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins did an excellent job of playing two-way basketball on Wednesday. He finished with 19 points, five rebounds, and three assists in the Game 1 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Also, Wiggins played excellent defense against superstar guard Luka Doncic. The Warriors and fantasy managers are hopeful this type of […]

Luka Doncic Held In Check During Game 1

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic wasn't able to take over during Wednesday's Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors. The superstar guard was held to 20 points, seven rebounds and four assists in the loss. Andrew Wiggins surprisingly played good defense on Doncic during this game. The Mavericks will have to do a better job […]

WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks, Betting Picks (5/19/22): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings and FanDuel, Best Bets

Two games on the slate for Thursday, as the Wings visit the Mercury and the Lynx visit the Aces for a couple of late-night matchups. Can Minnesota win its second game of the season? Just as I have for the last couple of years, I'll be providing daily fantasy lineup picks for the WNBA this […]

Bears Transitioning Into Run-Heavy, Outside Zone Offense

The Chicago Bears are transitioning into a run-heavy, outside zone offense, and fullback Khari Blasingame is expected to be clearing holes and creating running lanes for running backs David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert. "He's going to be able to do some things for us outside of the traditional fullback role of just being an elite […]

Velus Jones Jr. Getting Opportunity At Multiple Spots

The Chicago Bears have been working rookie wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. at inside and outside receiver during organized team activities. "We've thrown him into the fire pretty quick, put him at two positions immediately," receivers coach Tyke Tolbert said. "Get him to learn it now. Because we want him to learn the whole concept […]

Justin Fields Looking Good

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields ended voluntary minicamp with a poor showing in seven-on-seven drills, but he has been praised by players and coaches during organized team activities this week. "He is ahead of pace," quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko said. "I think he has really gone to work mentally in the classroom, away from the […]

Morgan Fox Signs With Chargers

Free-agent defensive end Morgan Fox signed an undisclosed deal with the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday, according to his agent, David Canter. Fox will be reuniting with head coach Brandon Staley, who was the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams when Cox had a career-high six sacks in 2020. The 27-year-old pass-rusher spent last […]