Teoscar Hernandez Reinstated From Injured List Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday for the team's doubleheader against the Guardians. He had been dealing with a left oblique strain­ for the past three weeks. Hernandez played in one of the games Saturday, going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts, but went 1-for-4 with a single, […]

Viktor Arvidsson Remains Sidelined On Sunday

Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson (lower body) still isn't ready to help his team in the playoffs. He had a nice finish to the regular season, averaging a point per game over his last seven outings, but the Swedish winger was recently forced to deal with some personal issues and the team also revealed […]

Yoan Moncada To Return To Team Monday

Chicago White Sox manager Tony LaRussa reiterated Sunday that third baseman Yoan Moncada (oblique) should return to the team from the 10-day injured list on Monday and bat second in the lineup, per MLB.com's Scott Merkin. The 26-year-old has been sidelined for the first month of the 2022 season due to a strained right oblique. […]

Alexander Kerfoot Joins Top Line For Game 4

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Alexander Kerfoot will start Sunday's Game 4 against Tampa Bay on the top line. He finished Game 3 skating alongside Auston Matthews and Mitchell Marner and will now have a chance to start the game with them and spend even more time on the line. The move comes after Toronto head […]

Broncos GM Excited To Have Melvin Gordon III Back

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III recently re-signed a deal to return to the team. However, while most believe the veteran will exclusively be the No. 2 option behind Javonte Williams, Broncos general manager George Patton, speaking with Jeff Legwold of ESPN, recently expressed his want to see a timeshare continue. Unquestionably, Patton's desire […]

Bears Part Ways With Savon Scarver

The Bears cut wide receiver Savon Scarver on Sunday after being signed only a few months ago as a UDFA. Scarver finished his collegiate career by accumulating 55 receptions for 737 yards and five touchdowns throughout four years at Utah State. However, he made his most significant mark by racking up seven more touchdowns returning […]

Marquise Brown Not Concerned About Role In Arizona

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown, speaking to local media for the first time since being traded from Baltimore on draft night, is unquestionably looking forward to suiting up for his new team. Brown made it clear that he will embrace any role, whether he's the top wideout or responsible for opening things up for […]

Byron Buxton Day-To-Day With A Mild Hip Strain

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) is day-to-day with a "low-level right hip strain." After exiting Saturday's contest early with hip tightness, the 28-year-old was held out of Sunday's game against the Oakland Athletics. His injury isn't related to any previous hip issues, and the Twins sound optimistic that he will return to the lineup […]

Drew Lock Continues To Receive Praise

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock will compete for the No. 1 spot on the depth chart come training camp. While head coach Pete Carroll hasn't officially named his starting signal-caller, he has continuously praised Lock since he was acquired from Denver in a blockbuster deal for Russell Wilson. However, given Carroll's recent comment, where he […]

Diamondbacks Call Up Top Prospect Alek Thomas

The Arizona Diamondbacks called up top prospect outfielder Alek Thomas from Triple-A Reno on Sunday. He is slashing .277/.362/.495 with four home runs, 14 RBI, 19 runs scored, and three stolen bases over 24 games in Triple-A. The Diamondbacks' second-round pick in 2018 is expected to make his debut on Sunday. The 22-year-old is a […]

Jed Lowrie Scratched From Sunday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics infielder Jed Lowrie (undisclosed) was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Minnesota Twins. The reason Lowrie was scratched from Sunday's lineup is unknown at this time, and he's considered day-to-day. He was initially batting third and listed as the team's starting designated hitter for Sunday's contest. Lowrie is slashing .200/..275/.267 with one homer, […]

Tommy Pham Absent From Sunday's Lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Pham is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He will get the day off after starting 20 consecutive games. The 34-year-old is slashing .225/.330/.416 with four home runs, seven RBI, 15 runs, and a stolen base over 103 plate appearances in 2022. TJ Friedl is batting […]

Travis d'Arnaud Gets The Day Off Sunday

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 33-year-old will get the day off after starting three straight games. He is slashing .299/.325/.455 with two home runs, 13 RBI, and 11 runs over 20 games in 2022. William Contreras is batting ninth and will draw […]

Michael Wacha Lands On The Injured List

The Boston Red Sox placed Michael Wacha (side) was placed on the 10-day injured list with left intercostal irritation. After dealing with side soreness, he has scratched ahead of his start for Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The 30-year-old has been terrific this season, posting a 3-0 record with a 1.38 ERA, 0.92 […]

Zack Wheeler, Zach Eflin Placed On COVID IL

The Philadelphia Phillies placed pitchers Zack Wheeler and Zach Eflin on the COVID injured list Sunday. Philadelphia called up Francisco Morales and Connor Brogdon in a corresponding move. Wheeler was scheduled to start Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners, but it's unclear when he will return to the mound; the 31-year-old has thrown 13 2/3 […]

Goodyear 400 DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy NASCAR Lineup Picks

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Darlington this weekend for the Goodyear 400. Last week at Dover, Chase Elliott drove to victory lane, his first win of the year. All the Hendrick cars have now won a race this season. Elliott currently leads Ryan Blaney by 50 points in the standings. Below are some drivers […]

Ramon Laureano Rejoins A's From Suspension, Leading Off Sunday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (suspension) was reinstated from the restricted list on Sunday. He's batting leadoff and starting in right field for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The 27-year-old returns from an 80-game suspension handed to him back in August. He slashed .246/.317/.443 with 14 home runs, 39 RBI, 43 runs, and 12 […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/8/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We have a couple of Game 4s on tap in the NBA conference semifinals tonight, starting off with the Suns-Mavericks at 3:30 ET and finishing up with the Heat-Sixers at 8:00 ET. The Suns-Mavericks game is slightly more appealing from a daily fantasy standpoint as it holds the higher implied total, has the faster-projected pace, […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 5

Welcome back to The Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on the hot seat […]

2022 Wide Receiver Draft Busts - Slot Receivers

Plunging into the world of football analytics is without question the best way to find fantasy sleepers for the coming season. Especially in the case of wide receivers, where how they are lining up on the field has a direct correlation with production. Slot receivers don't quite offer the boom-upside an outside receiver will deliver […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 5

We are in the second week of May, and things like injuries and prospect call-ups are becoming more and more common. While a lot of the early season starting pitcher breakouts have long been snatched up in most leagues, these new developments give us the chance to continue to mine the waiver wire for help […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 5

We have completed another week of MLB action, making it time to make more waiver wire moves. With more and more injuries and players slumping, it is time to start making some changes to our rosters. I want to emphasize that it is still not time to panic about your core players. Do not go […]

1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 5

Welcome back to another edition of first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups. For those who are not familiar, each week at RotoBaller, we publish a waiver wire article for each position. This article will look at corner infield options, at both 1B and 3B. You can also read our other articles […]

2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 5

Fantasy baseball is a marathon. Case in point, this article. Two weeks ago, Brendan Rodgers was recommended as a pickup. Last week, when he was hitting .087 with no homers and one RBI, I hinted he was droppable if need be. One eight-RBI week later and he's the cover boy again. The Colorado shortstop is […]

WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks, Betting Picks (5/8/22): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings and FanDuel, Best Bets

Welcome back to the WNBA! Every team has now played a game this season. The Aces, Dream and Liberty all look strong after changes at head coach, while a few teams like the Lynx and Mercury really struggled on the opening night. Just as I have for the last couple of years, I'll be providing […]

Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy F1 Lineup Picks

Who's ready for some Formula 1 DFS? This week, we're heading to fake marinas of the Hard Rock Stadium parking lot. Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen have won the first four races of the season. Leclerc is the current points leader with Verstappen in second, while seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton already looks done, as he […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Draft Results and Analysis by Michael Florio

The NFL Draft is always a great time. We get to see players' dreams come true, while teams make decisions that will shape their future, as well as the fantasy landscape, for years to come. After the dust settles and the GMs are done making their selections, that's when fantasy players go to work.  Of […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (5/8/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

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 season which means it's time to sharpen our MLB skills and […]

NFBC Waiver Wire Report for Week 5 - Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball

We have completed another week of MLB action, making it time to make more waiver wire moves. However, things will be slightly different for our weekly look into the high-stakes NFBC landscape. For those that do not know, in the NFBC, there are no IL spots and no trades, making waiver moves a bit different. […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Fantasy Baseball - Week 5

Some of the names may be the same but each week presents a change in schedule that determines a starter's fantasy value. The trickiest part of playing in weekly leagues is having to weigh talent vs. opportunity in the pitching realm. With many pitchers now having four or five starts under their belt, we have […]