Will Smith Getting A Breather Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will take a seat on the bench for Thursday's matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to MLB.com. Smith is one of the best offensive catchers in baseball, with him slashing .271/.377/.514. He's added 23 HRs, 69 RBI, 61 runs, and three stolen bases over 113 games. The superior […]

Corey Seager Absent From Thursday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to MLB.com. It's just a day off for Seager, who has played in six consecutive games. When healthy, he's been good offensively, slashing .284/.379/.458 with eight home runs over 73 games. Billy McKinney will play […]

Chris Taylor Not In Thursday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor is absent from Thursday's lineup to take on Jake Woodford and the St. Louis Cardinals, according to MLB.com. Taylor has started the past six days and will be getting a chance to rest. He's in the midst of one of his best offensive seasons, slashing .260/.347/.453 with 20 HRs, […]

Brett Gardner Clubs Three-Run Homer

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer in Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays. Gardner supplied all of the offense for New York, hitting a 408-foot homer in the fifth inning to tie the game at three. The veteran outfielder has had some fleeting moments in fantasy this year, though […]

Wade LeBlanc Out For The Year

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Wade LeBlanc (elbow) will miss the remainder of the year with a left elbow injury, according to Derrick S. Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. LeBlanc was placed on the injured list on August 13, and his recovery hasn't been going as planned. Before being sidelined, he had a 4.41 ERA […]

Luis Gil Wild In Wednesday's No-Decision

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil struggled in Wednesday's no-decision against the Blue Jays. Gil lasted just 3 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on one hit while walking a whopping seven batters. The righty did strike out six batters, generating an impressive 14 whiffs, but the control issues that plagued him in the minors […]

Sterling Shepard A Sneaky Play In PPR Formats Vs. Denver

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard is projected to lead the team in catches in 2021, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN. "The connection with quarterback Daniel Jones was working," said Raanan. Jones and Shepard have shown great chemistry during camp, and Raanan "wouldn't be the least bit surprised" if the Giants WR led the […]

Byron Buxton Collects RBI, Strikes Out Three Times Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton went 0-for-4 with an RBI groundout and three strikeouts in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Indians. Buxton didn't have a good day at the plate but still managed to plate a run for Minnesota, his second RBI in the last three games. The 27-year-old has struggled since returning from the […]

Miguel Sano Blasts 25th Homer

Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Wednesday's victory over Cleveland. Sano gave the Twins a much-needed insurance run in the seventh inning, belting a mammoth, 449-foot homer that registered a 112.1 MPH exit velocity. The slugger has just four hits in September so far, though two of them […]

Kenny Golladay Could Be Limited In Giants Debut

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hamstring) could be limited for the regular-season opener against the Denver Broncos. He was limited in practice on Wednesday and has missed most of training camp with a hamstring injury. The 27-year-old is considered questionable but is trending in the right direction to suit up in Week 1. […]

Tyler Duffey Records Third Save

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Tyler Duffey notched his third save of the season in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Indians. With Alex Colome unavailable, Duffey worked the ninth, firing 12 of 17 pitches for strikes while recording a pair of punchouts. The right-hander had his curveball working well, as it accounted for all five of […]

Yan Gomes Collects RBI In Win Versus ChiSox

Oakland Athletics catcher Yan Gomes went 2-for-4 with an RBI in a win versus the White Sox on Wednesday. Gomes knocked in Mark Canha with a single in the third inning as the former National has been a nice boost for an A's team that has been scuffling lately. Gomes' fantasy appeal isn't as strong, […]

Dylan Bundy Throws Bullpen Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Dylan Bundy (shoulder) completed a bullpen session on Wednesday. It was his first bullpen since landing on the injured list on August 25 with a right shoulder strain, and he's set to throw another on Saturday. According to Jeff Fletcher of the Southern California News Group, Bundy expects to be back […]

Travis Jankowski Scores Run In Loss To Brewers

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Travis Jankowski went 1-for-2 with a run scored in a loss at Milwaukee on Wednesday. The 30-year-old journeyman has been a solid player at times for Philly this season, but he's not a name to prioritize in fantasy. Jankowski has been hitting eighth, not ideal in a National League lineup, and he's […]

Thursday Night Football Starts and Sits: Cowboys vs Buccaneers Matchups

It’s been 258 days since my last NFL preview and I couldn’t be more excited to be back. That’s right, it’s football time! Coming to you for the second year in a row, it is my honor to bring you the RotoBaller Thursday Night Football Preview each week. For those of you who followed my […]

J.T. Realmuto Collects RBI In Loss At Milwaukee

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto went 0-for-4 with an RBI groundout and a stolen base in a loss to the Brewers on Wednesday. Realmuto has been quiet lately as he's been getting more off days as well as time playing first base, but he remains a strong option at fantasy baseball's weakest position. On the […]

Evan Longoria Hits Pinch-Hit Double Wednesday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria made his one at-bat count in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Rockies, going 1-for-1 with a two-run double to provide some late insurance runs. The veteran has battled injuries this season but has been effective at the plate when healthy, slashing .286/.389/.514 with 10 home runs and 34 […]

Brandon Marsh Triples In Loss

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh tripled and scored a run in four at-bats during Wednesday's 8-5 loss to the San Diego Padres. It was Marsh's third triple of the season in just 49 games. He's slashed .253/.314/.367 with one home run and three stolen bases thus far. Marsh has been struggling over his last […]

Kyle Gibson Struggles With Control In No-Decision Versus Brewers

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Kyle Gibson allowed three runs across just 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision versus the Brewers on Wednesday. Gibson did well to not allow more damage as he allowed seven hits and four walks as he struggled with his control all evening. Gibson has now been hit hard in back-to-back outings […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Plates Two Wednesday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. had another nice day at the plate in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Rockies. Wade Jr. went 2-for-4 with two singles, two RBI, and a walk. The 27-year-old has done a nice job for the Giants all season long and has gotten off to a hot September, […]

Brandon Crawford Hits Three-Run Homer Wednesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, a walk, and two strikeouts in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Rockies. Crawford took a sixth-inning Jon Gray fastball just over the left-field wall to tie the game. The veteran now owns a .293/.364/.513 slash line with 20 HR, 80 RBI, and […]

Jake McGee Earns 30th Save Of Season Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jake McGee picked up his 30th save of the season in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Rockies. McGee entered the game in the ninth inning with a three-run lead and pitched a 1-2-3 inning with no strikeouts. The veteran has played a huge role for the Giants this season and […]

Frankie Montas Stays Hot In Win Over White Sox

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas allowed one run across seven innings with seven strikeouts in a win over the White Sox on Wednesday. Montas induced a healthy 15 swinging strikes on 105 pitches as no hurler in the Majors has been better at inducing swings and misses in the second half of the season. […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 9/9/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We've got a small primary night slate tonight on DraftKings and FanDuel, with only five games to choose from on DraftKings and four on FanDuel. That will limit the player pool, which means that finding differentiation in your lineups will be crucial. We also don't […]

Live Chat Fantasy Baseball Q&A @ 1PM - Lineups Advice

It's officially baseball season... do you know who to start? RotoBaller's Doug Goldring (@DougGoldring) will be hosting a live Q&A chat session on Thursday September 9th at 1:00 pm ET. Come join in on the fun and get your fantasy baseball questions answered, or just stick around for some MLB talk! All throughout the MLB season […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/9/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 5-game main slate on tap tonight, and it's a rough one. The pitching is interesting as there are cases to be made for five or so arms, but not all are very comforting. The bats are fun as the Braves will be the most popular play on the slate. There are some […]

Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Thursday 9/9

For many, the fantasy baseball playoffs are in full swing. That makes every decision much more critical in head-to-head leagues. Furthermore, for those in roto leagues, the streaming picks will be focus primarily on a player's categorical boost. Things can be very challenging at this time of the year. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with […]

Davante Adams Won’t Have Contract Extension By Week 1

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams said: "no, no chance" on the chances of getting a contract extension before the season opener. The Packers reportedly will continue contract extensions with the 28-year-old during the regular season, but it's unlikely to happen before Week 1. Adams hauled in 115 catches for 1,374 yards and 18 […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 9/9/21 (Premium Content)

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 9/9 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up for on this slate. It makes sense to deploy these guys as your cash game plays on FanDuel and as your SP1 on DraftKings based on […]

Tyler Lockett Not Listed On Injury Report

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (groin) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report. He was dealing with a groin injury during training camp but should be all systems go in the regular-season opener against the Indianapolis Colts. The 28-year-old hauled in 100 receptions for 1,054 yards and 10 touchdowns over 16 games in 2020. […]