Buster Posey Isn't In The Lineup On Saturday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey isn't starting on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves and right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton. Posey is hitting .297 with a .387 on-base percentage and 18 home runs in 406 plate appearances this season. It'll be Curt Casali getting the start behind the plate against Atlanta. You're probably best off looking […]

Jake Fraley On The Bench Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley is on the bench on Saturday. The Mariners will take on the Kansas City Royals and left-handed starter Kris Bubic but will do so without Fraley in the lineup. The outfielder is batting .213 with a .353 on-base percentage, nine home runs, and nine stolen bases in 232 plate appearances […]

Omar Narvaez Isn't Starting On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez isn't in the lineup for a Saturday matchup with the Chicago Cubs and left-handed starter Justin Steele. Narvaez is hitting .281 with a .359 on-base percentage and 11 home runs in 409 plate appearances. Instead, it'll be Manny Pina starting behind the plate and hitting sixth. Pina is batting .192 […]

Carson Kelly Not Starting Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly isn't starting on Saturday against right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. and the Houston Astros. Kelly has provided quality production at the catcher position when healthy this season, especially in leagues where on-base percentage is part of the scoring. In 316 plate appearances for Arizona this year, the 26-year-old is hitting .237 […]

Eric Hosmer Isn't In Saturday's Lineup

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Padres will match up with right-handed starter Adam Wainwright but will do so without Hosmer in the lineup. The veteran is batting .267 with a .335 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and five stolen […]

Austin Nola Is On The Bench Saturday

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola isn't in Saturday's lineup for a matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals and right-handed starter Adam Wainwright. Nola is hitting .267 with a .339 on-base percentage and a home run in 186 plate appearances this season. He'll head to the bench with Victor Caratini getting the start instead on […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 26

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Luke Voit Belts Two-Run Homer Saturday

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer and a walk in Saturday's loss to the Indians. Voit swatted a homer in the eighth inning with the game already out of hand, registering a 105.5 MPH exit velocity on the 403-foot blast. The slugging first baseman has had a quiet […]

Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race: NASCAR DFS Value Picks (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This week brings forth the first of the elimination races for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. After this race, 12 drivers will still contest for the series championship, and the four lowest-scoring playoff drivers at the end of this race will be […]

Joey Gallo Exited Saturday's Game With Neck Tightness

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo (neck) left Saturday's game against the Indians early due to injury. Gallo is dealing with neck stiffness, which he received treatment for Friday night. Manager Aaron Boone said that the slugger could "potentially, hopefully," return to the lineup for Sunday's contest. That would be ideal for both the Yankees […]

Luis Gil Fans Six In Saturday's Loss

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil failed to make it to the fifth inning for the third time in his last four starts in Saturday's loss to the Indians. Gil pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing three runs, two earned, on three hits while walking four batters. He struck out six. Gil generated an impressive […]

Shogo Akiyama Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Shogo Akiyama (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain on Saturday. The 33-year-old is batting .204 with a .282 on-base percentage and a pair of stolen bases in 183 plate appearances this season. Cincinnati also placed fellow outfielder Jesse Winker on the 10-day injured list. […]

Jesse Winker Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Jesse Winker (side) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday due to an intercostal strain. Winker has provided both the Reds and fantasy managers with plenty of production so far this season. In 485 plate appearances, the 28-year-old is batting .305 with a .394 on-base percentage, 24 home runs, and […]

Colin Moran On The Bench Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Colin Moran isn't starting on Saturday. The Pirates will take on the Miami Marlins and right-hander Edward Cabrera but will do so with the veteran on the bench. Moran is batting .269 with a .337 on-base percentage, eight home runs, and a stolen base in 303 plate appearances this season. Yoshitomo […]

Cesar Hernandez Isn't In The Lineup On Saturday

Chicago White Sox second baseman is on the bench for Saturday's matchup with the Texas Rangers. The White Sox will take on right-handed starter Spencer Howard but will do so without Hernandez in the lineup. The veteran is hitting .228 with a .304 on-base percentage, 21 home runs, and a stolen base in 596 plate […]

Tim Anderson Isn't Starting On Saturday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson isn't starting on Saturday against the Texas Rangers and right-hander Spencer Howard. Anderson is batting .300 with a .329 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, and 17 stolen bases in 498 plate appearances this season. Leury Garcia is hitting seventh and starting in place of Anderson at shortstop on Saturday. […]

Eric Haase Isn't In Saturday's Lineup

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase is on the bench for Friday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays and left-hander Ryan Yarbrough. Haase has started regularly at catcher with Jake Rogers on the injured list and figures to do so for the rest of the season for Detroit. However, he'll get the day off on Saturday. […]

Miles Sanders Practices In Full On Friday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (ankle) practiced fully on Thursday and Friday, virtually guaranteeing he will be available for the Week 2 showdown against the 49ers. Undoubtedly, this is fantastic news for fantasy managers, primarily after the former Penn State Nittany Lion started his year off on the right foot, compiling 74 yards off […]

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Kevin Kiermaier Lands On The COVID IL

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday. He experienced general illness/symptoms and was placed on the COVID-19 injured list. It's unclear if he tested positive or came into close contact, but he could be out up to 10 days. The 31-year-old slashed .247/.310/.369 with four home runs, 33 […]

Nelson Cruz Remains Out Of The Lineup Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz (forearm) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers. He exited Thursday's game early after being hit in the forearm by a pitch. The 41-year-old's x-rays came back negative, and he's considered day-to-day. According to manager Keith Cash, Cruz will be available off the […]

James O'Shaughnessy A Desperation Streamer In Week 2

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end James O'Shaughnessy projects as a fringe TE2 streamer in Week 2 against the Denver Broncos. O'Shaughnessy was solid in Week 1, recording six catches for 48 yards in a game where the Jaguars played from behind. O'Shaughnessy isn't likely to be targeted eight times again in Week 2 however, and he's […]

Marvin Jones Jr. A Dependable WR4 In Week 2

Jacksonville Jaguars Wide Receiver Marvin Jones Jr. projects as a WR4/flex option at home in Week 2 against the Denver Broncos. Jones had a nice Week 1 against the Texans, racking up 77 yards and finding the endzone on five catches, though he scored in garbage time when the game was well out of reach. […]

Laviska Shenault Jr. A Solid Week 2 Play

Jacksonville Jaguars second-year wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. is a solid WR3/4 or flex option at home against the Denver Broncos in Week 2. Shenault had seven catches and 50 yards in Week 1 against the Texans on nine targets, though his 3.1 aDOt was extremely low. If the second-year wideout continues to operate that […]

Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 2

Every week, this column will spotlight the first-year players who are ripe for a breakout performance. Oftentimes, rookies can provide some of the most value as under-the-radar options. Last week, three first-round rookie receivers made huge marks on their games. Cincinnati's Ja'Marr Chase, Miami's Jaylen Waddle, and Philadelphia's DeVonta Smith combined for 15 receptions, 233 […]

D.J. Chark Jr. An Intriguing Week 2 Option

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark Jr. is an intriguing Week 2 fantasy option after he caught three balls for 86 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 while also leading the team in targets with 12. Chark, who had a massive 16.3 aDOT in Week 1, is the clear deep threat in Jacksonville, and […]

Carlos Hyde Lacks Fantasy Appeal In Week 2

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde projects as a low upside RB4 best left on fantasy benches in Week 2 in a tough matchup. Hyde out-touched James Robinson 11 to eight in Week 1, but he was out-snapped by Robinson, and lopsided game-script could have played a part in touch distribution. Hyde projects to struggle […]

James Robinson A Low Upside Week 2 Option

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson is a low-end RB3 this week at home against the Denver Broncos. Robinson was out-touched 11 to eight by Carlos Hyde in Week 1 while recording just 54 total yards against a poor Texans defense, and things will get a lot tougher this week against a stout Broncos defensive […]

Devontae Booker Logs Two Carries In Week 2

New York Giants running back Devontae Booker rushed for nine yards on two attempts while catching his only target for two yards in Thursday's 30-29 loss to the Washington Football Team. The 29-year-old is the clear backup to Saquon Barkley. He's logged six carries for 16 yards while catching two targets for eight yards over […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 26

Honestly the hardest part of writing this column sometimes is trying to come up with an intro before getting into the meat and potatoes of the article. And it's made even harder having to come up with intros for two columns a week. So I guess this is my way of saying I don't really […]