Luis Robert Batting Third In Game 4

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa has shuffled his lineup a bit for Game 4 of the ALDS against the Houston Astros. Outfielder Luis Robert, who has primarily hit second in the order lately, will hit third in Tuesday's game. Yoan Moncada is bumping up to the No. 2 slot while Jose Abreu is […]

Jose Urquidy Available Out Of The 'Pen In Game 4

Houston Astros pitcher Jose Urquidy was originally slated to start Game 4 of the ALDS against the Chicago White Sox. However, after the game was postponed from Monday to Tuesday, manager Dusty Baker decided to go with Lance McCullers Jr. as the team's starter on short rest instead. As a result, Urquidy will be available […]

Nick Suzuki Inks Eight-Year Extension With Montreal

Montreal Canadiens forward Nick Suzuki signed an eight-year, $63 million contract with the club on Tuesday. He's going into the final year of his entry-level contract and will carry a $7.875 million cap hit from 2022-23. It's a well-deserved deal for the 22-year-old, who impressed last season with 41 points in 56 regular-season games and […]

Joc Pederson Draws A Start In Game 4

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson is making his first start of the NLDS in Game 4 on Tuesday. He'll be covering left field and batting sixth in the lineup. Pederson has been fantastic as a pinch-hitter this series. He's gone 3-for-3 with two home runs, including a game-winning three-run home run in Game 3. Left-hander […]

Braves Going With Charlie Morton In Game 4

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton will start Game 4 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. The veteran right-hander will be pitching on short rest. He started Game 1 of the series this past Friday. He pitched well in the contest, despite earning a loss. He went six innings and allowed three […]

Seattle Starts Season With Five Players On COVID-19 List

The Seattle Kraken could be very short-handed for their first-ever regular season game on Tuesday at Vegas as five players find themselves on the COVID-19 list. Calle Jarnkrok has already been ruled out for the contest, and Marcus Johansson, Jared McCann, Joonas Donskoi and Jamie Oleksiak could join him on the sidelines. Alex Wennberg is […]

Eric Lauer To Start Game 4 For Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Eric Lauer will be the team's starter for Game 4 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. The Brewers are down 2-1 in the series and facing elimination in Tuesday's road game. Lauer had a strong season for the team, making 24 appearances (20 starts) and going 7-5 with […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/12): Value Plays, Goalies, Stacks

Welcome back to hockey season, 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 which means it's time to sharpen our […]

Mackenzie Dern Unable To Get Her Fifth Straight Win

Mackenzie Dern took a decision loss in Saturday's main-event battle with Marina Rodriguez to bring her four-fight winning streak to a halt. Statistically, Dern was unable to keep up with the striking of Rodriguez, only landing 49 significant strikes (80 total strikes) compared to Rodriguez's 144 significant strikes. Dern's objective, as it is in most […]

Marina Rodriguez Has A Solid Performance

Now a winner of three straight in the Octagon, Marina Rodriguez put on a dominant showing to take a unanimous decision from Mackenzie Dern in Saturday's five-round main event. Rodriguez scored 49-46 on all three scorecards. Statistically, Rodriguez did exactly what was needed, tallying 144 significant strikes (148 total strikes) compared to Dern's 49. She […]

Broncos Defense Gives Up 27 Points To Steelers

The Denver Broncos defense ranked among the league's best after the first three weeks of the season against some of the weakest teams in the NFL. After two straight losses to the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers, they suddenly aren't looking as strong. In the 27-19 Week 5 loss to the Steelers, Denver's D allowed […]

Jared Gooden Unable To Get Back To The Victory Circle

Jared Gooden was unable to score another win after earning his first UFC victory back in July. Gooden suffered a dominant defeat at the hands of Randy Brown by unanimous decision (30-27 across the board). Gooden collected 81 significant strikes (87 total strikes) but absorbed 115 significant strikes in the bout. Though Gooden was using […]

Randy Brown Dominates In Co-Main Event

Randy Brown put on a solid performance to go 2-0 in 2021 on Saturday by taking a unanimous decision 30-27 across the board. Statistically, Brown had a great performance, landing 115 significant strikes (117 total strikes) while missing his lone takedown try on the night. With the win, Brown improves to 8-3 inside the Octagon, […]

Cody Parkey Heading To Injured Reserve

New Orleans Saints kicker Cody Parkey (groin) is heading to the injured reserve with a groin ailment. Parkey sustained the injury during the pregame of Sunday's win over Washington and attempted to kick through it, though he had an uneven performance, making 3 of 5 extra points. With Wil Lutz' (core) return reportedly around the […]

Dallas Goedert Placed On COVID-19 List

The Philadelphia Eagles placed tight end Dallas Goedert on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. It's unknown whether Goedert actually tested positive for the virus, but either way, he's unlikely to play on Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6. The 26-year-old will need to be asymptomatic and produce two negative tests in […]

Tom Brady's Thumb Wrapped On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (thumb) had his right thumb wrapped again on Tuesday, but he's expected to be fine for the Thursday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6. Brady was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report after injuring his thumb in the Week 5 win over […]

Michael Thomas Nearing A Return?

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) is potentially nearing a return after starting the year on the Physically Unable to Perform list. The hope around the Saints organization is that their No. 1 wide receiver will practice ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, as they are on their bye […]

Damien Harris Avoids Serious Injury

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (chest, rib) checked out OK after the Week 5 win over the Houston Texans, according to a source. Harris was limited during the game with rib and chest injuries, but tests have ruled out any major injuries, and he's considered day-to-day. He carried the ball 14 times for […]

Brandon McManus Stays Perfect In Defeat

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus stayed perfect on the season in the 27-19 Week 5 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, making both of his field goals (long of 39 yards) and his lone extra-point try. Both of Denver's field-goal chances came in the first half. Trailing big in the second half, the Broncos […]

Curtis Samuel Listed As Week-To-Week

Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel (groin) is listed as week-to-week after re-aggravating his groin injury in Sunday's loss to the New Orleans Saints. Head coach Ron Rivera said, "we're just going to be smart with it, and hopefully he'll be ready to go." It is unlikely he plays Sunday, so Adam Humphries and […]

Noah Fant Disappoints In Loss To Pittsburgh

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant had just three catches on four targets for 20 yards in the 27-19 Week 5 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. If fantasy managers want to take anything away from this dud, it was encouraging that he played on a season-high 95 percent of the offensive snaps. His four targets […]

Kendall Hinton Scores First Career Touchdown

Denver Broncos wide receiver Kendall Hinton, who became famous last year when he was the team's emergency quarterback due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the QB room, caught his first career touchdown in the Week 5 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hinton caught two of his three targets on the day for 25 yards and […]

Tim Patrick Has Season-High Seven Catches In Loss

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick didn't find the end zone for the third straight game, but he did have a season-high seven receptions on nine targets for 89 yards in the 29-17 Week 5 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Patrick's nine targets were second to only Courtland Sutton, and his seven catches tied Sutton […]

Courtland Sutton Goes Over 100 Yards And Scores

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton gave his fantasy managers a scare on Friday when he rolled his ankle in practice, making him questionable to play in Week 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sutton ended up playing and dominating, catching seven of his team-high 11 targets for 120 yards and his first touchdown of the […]

Frank Ragnow Out For Season

Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (toe) will have season-ending surgery and will be placed on the injured reserve list. Ragnow suffered the injury in Week 4 and was hopeful to play in Week 5, but further evaluation showed that he would need surgery to ensure he is fully healthy for the 2022 campaign. This is […]

Anthony DeSclafani To Start NLDS Game 4 Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani will get the nod in Tuesday's NLDS Game 4 against the Dodgers in a potential series-ending matchup. The 31-year-old had a great regular season for the Giants, compiling a 3.17 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and 22.5% strikeout rate over 31 starts. He did struggle against the Dodgers this season […]

Kyrie Irving Won't Play Or Practice Without Full Clearance

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving was cleared to practice with the team at their home facility last week. However, the Nets have decided to keep Irving out of all team games and practices until he is eligible to be a full participant. Nets general manager Sean Marks issued a full statement on the team's […]

Melvin Gordon III Doesn't Do Much Against Steelers

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III struggled to get anything going in the 27-19 Week 5 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Gordon had one more carry than rookie Javonte Williams, but he generated just 34 yards on his nine carries (3.8 yards per tote) while also catching both of his targets for […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet for 10/12/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 10/12 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   We have three MLB Playoff games today, with the Astros and White Sox joining the party since their Game 4 was postponed yesterday due to rain. Houston leads that series 2-1, but they got crushed 12-6 […]

Camilo Doval Earns Two-Inning Save Monday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Camilo Doval shut the door in Monday's NLDS Game 3 1-0 win over the Dodgers. Doval pitched the eighth and ninth innings of the game to earn the save, allowing no hits or walks with a strikeout. The 24-year-old rookie had a great season with the Giants, posting a 3.00 […]