Royals Outright Hanser Alberto

The Kansas City Royals outrighted infielder Hanser Alberto off the 40-man roster on Friday. Alberto, who elected free agency, hit .270 with a .291 on-base percentage, two home runs, and three stolen bases in 255 plate appearances for Kansas City this past season. The veteran saw most of his starts in 2021 at third base […]

Patrick Brown Draws Into Lineup For Philadelphia

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Patrick Brown will play again on Saturday against the Calgary Flames. With Ryan Ellis out, the center will be on the fourth line again. He played a hair under 10 minutes against Vancouver. He did not look out of place on the ice. Brown managed one shot on goal with a […]

Updated Week 8 Wide Receiver Rankings

Welcome to Week 8 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 8 wide receiver rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Calvin Ridley Has Been Ruled Out Jerry Jeudy Activated From IR, Expected To Return Sunday Sterling Shepard, Kadarius Toney Questionable For Monday Kenny Golladay Ruled […]

Framber Valdez Will Start Game 4 For Houston

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez will start Game 4 of the World Series on Sunday. Valdez pitched to a 3.14 ERA and a 4.01 FIP in 134 2/3 innings during the regular season, striking out 125 batters while surrendering 58 walks. So far in 17 postseason innings, the 27-year-old has surrendered 24 hits, 12 earned […]

Ryan Ellis Will Not Play In Calgary Saturday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ryan Ellis will not be playing on Saturday. The Flyers defenseman has an injury that is lingering longer than most may have expected. The question is now when does he play next? Alain Vigneault would not give that answer and he did not seem too optimistic, either. The next time he could […]

Updated Week 8 Running Back Rankings

Welcome to Week 8 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 8 running back rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Saquon Barkley Ruled Out Tevin Coleman Out For Week 8 Chargers Hopeful Austin Ekeler Can Play Sunday Miles Sanders Lands On Injured Reserve Seahawks Unsure […]

Updated Week 8 Tight End Rankings

Welcome to Week 8 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 8 tight end rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Eric Ebron Out Against The Browns Rob Gronkowski Listed As Questionable For Sunday Robert Tonyan Officially Done For The Season These rankings are a consensus […]

Updated Week 8 Quarterback Rankings

Welcome to Week 8 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 8 quarterback rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Dak Prescott A Game-Time Decision, Unlikely To Play? Baker Mayfield Gains Clearance, Expected To Start Davis Mills, Not Tyrod Taylor, Starting Against Rams Patrick Mahomes Good […]

Zack Greinke Starting Game 4, Hitting Eighth

Houston Astros pitcher Zack Greinke is getting the start on Saturday for Game 4 of the World Series. The veteran pitched to a 4.16 ERA and a 4.71 FIP in 171 innings during the regular season, allowing 36 walks while striking out 120 batters. He's pitched in a relief role so far during the playoffs. […]

Jorge Soler On The Bench For Game 4

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler isn't starting on Saturday. Atlanta will take on the Houston Astros and right-hander Zack Greinke in Game 4 of the World Series but will do so with Soler on the bench. The outfielder is hitting .208 with a .321 on-base percentage and a home run in 28 plate appearances this […]

Dylan Lee Starting Game 4 For Atlanta

Atlanta Braves pitcher Dylan Lee will start Game 4 of the World Series against the Houston Astros on Saturday night. Lee made just four appearances for Atlanta this year. Two came in early October at the end of the regular season against the New York Mets, while the last two have come in the playoffs. […]

Joc Pederson Starting In Right Field For Game 4

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson is batting fifth and starting in right field on Saturday for Game 4 of the World Series against the Houston Astros and right-hander Zack Greinke. Pederson started Atlanta's Game 3 win on the bench but returns to the lineup for a matchup with Greinke. In 31 career plate appearances against […]

Dak Prescott Unlikely To Play Sunday Night?

It would surprise many close to the situation if Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (calf) starts on Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings. He is officially a game-time decision for Week 8, but backup Cooper Rush saw most of the meaningful repetitions during the week of practice, and Prescott was away from the team on […]

Five Sharks Players Test Positive For COVID-19

The San Jose Sharks were forced into a major lineup switch for Saturday's home game against Winnipeg after five players tested positive for COVID-19. The team hasn't announced the names of the players who have joined the COVID-19 protocol but a major shake-up is expected in defense. 2019 draft pick Santeri Hatakka is set to […]

Blake Wheeler Ready To Return To Lineup On Saturday

Winnipeg Jets forward Blake Wheeler is set to return to the lineup on Saturday versus San Jose. The Jets captain came off the COVID-19 list earlier in the week, and whilst there were reports of him possibly needing around a week to get back into game shape, he's on course to feature Saturday night. Wheeler […]

Jonathan Bernier Returns From Injury On Saturday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jonathan Bernier will make his comeback from a lower-body injury on Saturday against Pittsburgh. The veteran netminder got off to a nice 2-0-0 start at his new club before getting sidelined. He's recorded a 2.48 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage this season. Sidney Crosby makes his season debut in […]

Brandon Saad Clears COVID-19 Protocol But Won't Play Yet

St. Louis Blues winger Brandon Saad has come off the COVID-19 list but won't be available for Saturday's home outing against Chicago. The former Blackhawk will sit out his fourth consecutive game. Saad has started his career in St. Louis with two points in three games. He will likely return on Wednesday against Los Angeles. […]

Travis Dermott Promoted To First Defensive Pairing

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Travis Dermott will get a chance to skate with Morgan Rielly in Saturday's meeting with the Red Wings. The 24-year-old was a healthy scratch just a few games ago but now gets a big opportunity to impress. Dermott has only one point in seven appearances this season with 10 shots, seven […]

Week 8 Fantasy Football Sleepers, Start 'Em and Value Plays: The King and Pocket Aces

In this episode of The King and Pockets Aces, RotoBaller's Scott "The King" Engel and Anthony "Pocket Aces" Aniano share their highly charged Fantasy insights. They look at the latest and upcoming NFL player moves, NFL player rankings and lineup strategy to best prepare you for each week of the 2021 fantasy football season. Scott […]

Petr Mrazek Returns To Action Against His Former Team

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Petr Mrazek will be back in action on Saturday against Detroit. The former Red Wing has battled a groin injury for a few weeks. Mrazek's only appearance this season came on Oct. 14 against Ottawa. It wasn't a very good one as he surrendered three goals on 26 shots. However, the […]

Joe Thornton, Sam Bennett Out On Saturday

Florida Panthers forwards Joe Thornton (undisclosed) and Sam Bennett (upper body) won't be available for Saturday's clash with the Bruins. Thornton was also placed on Injured Reserve, meaning he's set to miss multiple games. Bennett's status is day-to-day. After the weekend, the Panthers are off until Thursday, so there's a good chance that he ends […]

Sidney Crosby, Jeff Carter Join Lineup On Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Sidney Crosby (wrist) and Jeff Carter will play on Saturday against New Jersey. Crosby will make his season debut, while Carter is back in action after missing three games. He averaged a point per game in four outings before getting taken out by COVID-19. Crosby will center the top line with Jake […]

Nikola Jokic Probable On Saturday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (knee) is listed as probable for Saturday's clash against the Timberwolves. On Tuesday, the reigning MVP bruised his right knee after colliding with Rudy Gobert during the matchup against the Jazz. Still, he managed to suit up on Friday against Luka Doncic and the Mavericks to finish with 16 rebounds, […]

Mike Conley Won't Play On Saturday

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (knee) won't suit up against the Bulls on Saturday. With the team playing the front half of back-to-back outings, the 34-year-old will get the night off to rest his right knee. As a result, Joe Ingles should automatically show up on the radar as a viable DFS value option, with […]

Daniel Gafford To Miss Saturday's Clash Against Boston

Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford (quadriceps) won't play during Saturday's matchup against the visiting Celtics. He had been labeled with a doubtful tag heading toward the showdown, so the latest update shouldn't alarm fantasy managers by any means. As a result, Montrezl Harrell should benefit tremendously without Gafford, even more so since Robert Williams III […]

Robert Williams III Out Against Wizards

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (illness) isn't available for Saturday's matchup in Washington. The 24-year-old is currently dealing with a Non-COVID-19 related sickness, so it will open the door for Al Horford and Grant Williams to benefit with some additional minutes and offensive chances against the Wizards. Montrezl Harrell, who will be starting for […]

Jets Activate Jarrad Davis From Injured Reserve

The New York Jets activated linebacker Jarrad Davis (ankle) from Injured Reserve on Saturday and elevated quarterback Josh Johnson to the 53-man roster from the practice squad. Davis will be making his season debut in Week 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals after getting injured in the preseason, and he will likely draw the start on […]

Kahale Warring Promoted From Practice Squad

The Buffalo Bills elevated tight end Kahale Warring from the practice squad to the active roster for the Week 8 game against the Miami Dolphins. With Dawson Knox (hand) out, Warring will likely serve as Tommy Sweeney's backup. While Sweeney did find the end zone in Week 6 before the team's bye week, he's unlikely […]

Jordan Howard, Richard Rodgers Promoted To Active Roster

The Philadelphia Eagles promoted running back Jordan Howard and tight end Richard Rodgers from the practice squad to the active roster for Week 8 against the winless Detroit Lions. Safety K'Von Wallace (shoulder) was also activated from Injured Reserve. Howard has yet to play in 2021, but he has appeared in 12 games for the […]

Albert Okwuegbunam Back From Injured Reserve

The Denver Broncos activated tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (hamstring) from Injured Reserve on Saturday, according to a source. Both Okwuegbunam and wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (ankle), who had been out since Week 1 with a high ankle sprain, will return to action in Week 8 against the Washington Football Team. Okwuegbunam has seen some looks […]