Daily MLB Injury Roundup for October 12th, 2021

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for October 12th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for October 12th, 2021

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily NBA injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy basketball (DFS) lineups, every day of the NBA season. Below is our updated list of injured NBA players for October 12th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Daily Fantasy Golf DraftKings Picks (PGA DFS): CJ Cup

Welcome back, RotoBallers! As always, please check out my weekly spreadsheet in the link below to get started on your research for the Shriners Open. You will be able to weigh out the categories however you see fit once you make a copy, and I always love hearing the success you have found while using the […]

Inside Golf Podcast: 2021 CJ Cup Betting & DFS Preview

Andy Lack (@adplacksports) walks you through absolutely everything you need to know about this week's tournament, the The CJ Cup! Hop over to @InsideGolf_Pod to check out this brand-new episode! Be sure to subscribe to The Inside Golf Podcast with Andy Lack on Apple and Spotify, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel […]

Aaron Judge Could Be Extended This Offseason

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has one year left on his current contract. However, it seems unlikely that the Yankees would allow him to reach the open market after the 2022 season. He is a prime candidate to receive a contract extension this offseason. The 29-year-old has played the entirety of his six-year MLB […]

Didi Gregorius Not Guaranteed Starting Role In 2022

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius had a dreadful time at the plate in 2021. Over 103 games, he slashed .209/.270/.370 with 13 home runs, 54 RBI and 35 runs. His 26.6% hard-hit rate ranked in the 4th percentile of the league while his .320 xSLG ranked in the 6th percentile. Last week, Phillies President of […]

Jon Gruden Resigns As Raiders Coach

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden has informed his staff that he will be resigning as the team's head coach. Gruden signed a 10-year contract with the team in 2018, but his tenure is being cut short after it was revealed over the past few days that Gruden had sent emails that made racist, […]

Marcus Stroman A Target For The Padres?

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman is set to become a free agent this offseason. After a stellar 2021 campaign where he led the majors with 33 starts and posted a 3.02 ERA and 1.15 WHIP, he will be one of the top veteran starters on the market. Kevin Acee of the San Diego […]

Nelson Cruz Plans To Play Next Season

Tampa Bay Rays 41-year-old designated hitter Nelson Cruz told reporters last week that he plans to continue his career after this season. He is set be a free agent for the second straight offseason after the 2021 postseason concludes. Last offseason, he signed a one-year, $13 million deal with the Minnesota Twins, who traded him […]

Justin Verlander Could Receive Qualifying Offer

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (elbow) is set to be a free agent this offseason. However, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports that the Astros are likely to extend a qualifying offer to the two-time Cy Young winner. Verlander is 38 years old. He only pitched one game in 2020, then underwent Tommy […]

Lance Lynn Could Be Used Out Of The Pen In Game 4

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn could be utilized by manager Tony La Russa out of the bullpen in Game 4. The team is trailing the Houston Astros 2-1 in the ALDS and they are facing elimination in Game 4, which is set for Tuesday after being postponed on Monday. Carlos Rodon will be […]

Worlds Group Stage DFS Lineup Picks for 10/12/21 - FanDuel, DraftKings League Of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome to RotoBaller's coverage of League of Legends DFS for both FanDuel and DraftKings. Worlds Group Stage is finally upon us after one of the more memorable play-in stages in recent years. Worlds is the best time of year for League of Legends as we get to see the top teams from all the regions […]

Ian Anderson Delivers Five Scoreless Innings In Game 3

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson helped lead the team to a 3-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the NLDS. He pitched five scoreless innings, allowing three hits and no walks while striking out six. The 23-year-old right-hander had some trouble keeping the ball in the yard during the final stretch […]

Joc Pederson Delivers Pinch-Hit Homer In Game 3

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson had the biggest hit of the day for the team in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers. He came in to pinch-hit for starting pitcher Ian Anderson in the fifth inning and went on to hit a three-run home run. The blast provided the only runs for […]

Tony Gonsolin Could Start Game 4 Of NLDS

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin could be the team's starter for Game 4 of the NLDS on Tuesday. Dodgers catcher Will Smith told reporter Bob Nightengale on Monday that his understanding is that Gonsolin will get the ball to start off the game. However, Nightengale clarified that Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has merely […]

Wilmer Flores Not In The Starting Lineup For Game 3

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores is heading to the bench for Game 3 of the NLDS against Max Scherzer and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kris Bryant will be manning first base for the game with Evan Longoria at the hot corner and LaMonte Wade Jr. in left field. Flores started each of the first […]

Mike Yastrzemski Back In The Lineup For Game 3

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski is back in the starting lineup for Game 3 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He's playing right field and batting second. The left-handed Yastrzemski was left out of the starting lineup in Game 2 as the Dodgers had lefty Julio Urias on the mound. Yastrzemski did […]

Lance McCullers Jr. To Start In Game 4

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. will make his second start of the ALDS in Game 4 on Tuesday. Jose Urquidy was originally scheduled to start Game 4 on Monday, but the game was postponed a day and the Astros are using that extra day of rest to bump McCullers up in the rotation. […]

Albert Pujols Starting At First Base In Game 3

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Albert Pujols will be making his first postseason start in seven years on Monday night. He's starting at first base and batting seventh in Game 3 of the NLDS against the San Francisco Giants. Cody Bellinger is starting the game on the bench. The Giants have left-hander Alex Wood on […]

Mark Giordano Named First Captain For Kraken

The Seattle Kraken named defenseman Mark Giordano as the franchise's first ever captain on Monday. The 38-year-old, who had spent his entire 15-year NHL career in Calgary prior to getting selected by the Kraken in the expansion draft over the offseason, is expected to debut on the team's top defensive pair (alongside Adam Larsson) on […]

Alex Ovechkin Listed As Questionable For Season Opener

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has been listed as questionable ahead of his team's first game of the campaign on Wednesday. The 36-year-old, who is considered day-to-day, suffered a lower-body injury in a preseason contest versus the Philadelphia Flyers last week. Ovechkin hasn't been able to eclipse the point-per-game mark over the past two seasons […]

Auston Matthews Expected To Miss Three Games

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (wrist) will be sidelined for at least the first three games of the season next week. Matthews, who underwent wrist surgery back in August, has been skating with his team over the past few weeks. The 24-year-old is coming off the best season of his young NHL career in […]

Zach Kassian Considered Questionable For Season Opener

Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Kassian (concussion protocol) has been listed as day-to-day and remains questionable for his team's season opener versus the Canucks on Wednesday. Kassian sustained the head injury in a fight in a preseason game last week and had been skating on the Oilers' third line for much of training camp. The 30-year-old […]

Chris Godwin Pops Up On Injury Report

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee, ankle) was a surprise addition to Monday's injury report. Godwin- listed as a limited participant in Monday's estimated practice report- apparently picked up ankle and knee injuries during Sunday's blowout win over the Dolphins. The star receiver continued his usual level of steady production, totaling seven receptions […]

Erik Gustafsson Signs With Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed defenseman Erik Gustafsson to a one-year, $800k contract on Sunday. The 29-year-old, who was previously on a PTO with the New York Islanders, will begin his second stint in Chicago - the organization in which he posted his career-best 60-point season back in 2018-2019. Gustafsson will likely play on the […]

Tom Brady Listed As Limited Monday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (thumb) would have been a limited participant had the team practiced Monday. The Buccaneers released an estimated practice report, which listed Brady, who suffered a thumb injury on his throwing hand during Sunday's victory over Miami, as limited. Of course, the veteran signal-caller didn't appear to be affected in […]

Olli Juolevi Traded To Florida

The Florida Panthers acquired defenseman Olli Juolevi from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Noah Juulsen and Juho Lammikko on Sunday. The 23-year-old, who the Canucks selected with the fifth overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft, had battled injuries with the club and failed to lock down a regular role on the team's blue […]

Rob Gronkowski's Possible Return Will Be "Very Close" Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (ribs) has a chance to return for Thursday's game against the Eagles, though head coach Bruce Arians noted that it will be "very, very close." Gronkowski has missed each of the last two games after suffering cracked ribs and a punctured lung during the team's Week 3 loss […]

Jarvis Landry Runs On Monday, Eligible To Return From IR

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (knee) is eligible to be activated from the injured reserve this week and was able to run on Monday, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. Landry has missed the past three games with a sprained knee, but it is still unknown whether he will be activated for Week 6's […]