Whit Merrifield Not Running As Much In September

Kansas City Royals second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield is second in the majors in stolen bases on the year with 40. He trails only Starling Marte, who has 45. However, Merrifield hasn't been very aggressive on the base paths in September. He's only attempted a steal three times this month, converting 2-of-3 attempts. In August, conversely, […]

Justin Hollins Set For Surgery, Will Go On Injured Reserve

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Justin Hollins (pectoral) will undergo surgery Tuesday and is expected to be placed on the injured reserve. After exiting Sunday's Week 3's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he was diagnosed with a partially torn pectoral muscle. The 25-year-old will be placed on the injured reserve and is expected to miss […]

Jose Abreu Slashing .256/.394/.359 In September

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu has had a bit of a streaky season. He was absolutely fantastic in August, when he mashed 10 home runs and posted an OPS of 1.043. However, he's slowed down a good amount in September as he's only hit one home run so far this month while slashing […]

Giovani Bernard (RB, TB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Giovani Bernard accumulated 6,564 yards from scrimmage and 33 RRTDs over eight seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, and just like fellow former Bengal and dual-threat RB Rex Burkhead, that means it was about time for Gio to join up with Tom Brady […]

Nick Anderson Placed On Injured List With Back Strain

The Tampa Bay Rays placed relief pitcher Nick Anderson (back) on the 10-day injured list with a lower back strain on Monday. He'll miss the remainder of the regular season, but he'll be eligible to return for Game 1 of the ALDS. The 31-year-old right-hander has been plagued with injuries this year. He's only appeared […]

Champ or Chump: Me!

With just a week to go this season, most fantasy seasons have come to an end. Managers in weekly formats have set their final lineup, and predicting how teams will distribute playing time based on their ever-changing needs ahead of time is an exercise in futility. The entire premise of this column relies on using […]

Pat Freiermuth (TE, PIT) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Pat Freiermuth didn't get much of a chance to showcase his skills in his final season with Penn State, but Pittsburgh still took him 55th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft off the strength of his 875 yards, 69 receptions, and 15 touchdowns […]

Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - End of Season Review

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Every week I have selected an advanced stat, chosen two top performers and two under-performers, and analyzed what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. I have covered both Statcast and Fangraphs metrics to help identify hidden value as well as sell-high candidates. With […]

Tyler Anderson To Start On Short Rest Tuesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Tyler Anderson has been named the starter for Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Mariners manager Scott Servais made the announcement after Monday's game. Yusei Kikuchi was originally slated to start the game and it isn't clear at this point if his turn is being skipped or if he's being pushed […]

Starling Marte Dealing With Left Lat Soreness

Oakland Athletics outfielder Starling Marte (lat) was held out of Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners. According to Athletics manager Bob Melvin, Marte is dealing with left lat soreness. He received some treatment on the injury on Monday. It isn't quite clear at this point how severe the injury is. Seth Brown got the start […]

Miles Boykin Set To Practice This Week

According to Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, wide receiver Miles Boykin (hamstring) will practice this week. He dealt with a hamstring issue throughout training camp and began the season on injured reserve. The 25-year-old will compete with Devin Duvernay for the Ravens WR3 spot behind Marquise Brown and Sammy Watkins. Rookie WR Rashod Bateman […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Pitcher Starts from Week 26

Welcome to Are You For Real?, a weekly column where we look at pitchers who turned in surprisingly good starts and try to determine whether they are the real deal. Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more, as we go to battle one more time in search of fantasy titles. This week we're […]

Salvador Perez Hit In The Face Mask On Monday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez was removed after the eighth inning of Monday's game against the Cleveland Indians. He took a foul ball off his face mask in the seventh inning of the game. He initially stayed in the game and went up to bat in the eighth inning. He made the last out […]

James Paxton Throws From 60 Feet On Monday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton (elbow) extended his throwing range on Monday, playing catch from 60 feet. He'd been throwing from shorter distances for two weeks prior to Monday. Paxton underwent Tommy John surgery in April and is in the midst of the long post-surgery recovery. If he continues to progress well, he could […]

Brendan Rodgers Passes Concussion Protocols

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (head) was removed from Monday's game against the Washington Nationals in the first inning after being hit in the helmet by a pitch. Fortunately, he went on to pass all concussion protocols. He should be considered day-to-day. Rodgers has been hitting well lately with a .302/.323/.510 slash line in […]

Ka'imi Fairbairn Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (groin) was designated to return from injured reserve on Monday. He was placed on the injured reserve before Week 1 after sustaining a groin injury in the final game of the preseason. Houston will have three weeks to promote the kicker to the main roster. The 27-year-old started all 16 […]

Bubba's DraftKings DFS Breakdown - Daily MLB Quick Hits (9/28)

Welcome back to another edition of MLB DFS Quick Hits. Today we have a 13 game main slate to preview. Bubba (@bdentrek) will go over weather, totals, plays, and more to get your MLB DFS lineups ready. Be sure to subscribe to the MLB DFS Quick Hits, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe […]

George Kittle Day-To-Day With Calf Soreness

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (calf) is day-to-day with calf soreness. According to head coach Kyle Shanahan, the 49ers star tight end has "a sore calf" and will be "day-to-day." The 27-year-old caught seven of nine passes for 92 yards during Sunday's 30-28 Week 3 loss against the Green Bay Packers. Kittle showed […]

Brandon Belt Diagnosed With A Fractured Thumb

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (thumb) underwent X-rays on Monday, which revealed a fractured thumb. He exited Sunday's game early after getting hit in the hand by a pitch while attempting a bunt. The 33-year-old will continue to meet with doctors to develop a recovery plan and a timetable for a return. Belt […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for September 28th, 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 September 28th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Eagles Defense Struggles In Week 3

The Philadelphia Eagles defense struggled on the field against the Cowboys in a Week 3 loss on Monday Night Football, but ended up with an OK fantasy performance. They allowed 35 points, but recorded four sacks, a fumble recovery, and a touchdown. It was by no means a good defensive performance on the field, but […]

Cowboys Defense Does Well In Week 3 Win

The Dallas Cowboys defense played well in an easy Week 3 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. The Cowboys defensive unit scored a touchdown, recorded two interceptions and two sacks, and allowed just 15 points. It was more a case of the Eagles having a hard time on offense (and play calling) than anything particularly excellent […]

Greg Zuerlein Makes Five Extra Points In Week 3

Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein attempted six extra points in a Week 3 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, making five of them. There were no field goals attempted by either team in this game. Zuerlein kicks for a strong offensive team and should have some big games this season, but he'll also get caught in […]

Jake Elliott Kicks Three Extra Points In Week 3

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott made all three of his extra-point tries in a Week 3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. He didn't get a chance to kick a field goal, so he ended up with just three fantasy points in standard scoring leagues. Elliott has been good enough on the field this season, but […]

Zach Ertz Scores A Touchdown In Week 3

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz had a vintage performance in Week 3. He was targeted seven times, catching four passes for 53 yards and a touchdown. Ertz played ahead of fellow tight end Dallas Goedert and out-targeted him 7-4. Coming into the game, Ertz had made just three catches for 40 scoreless yards, so […]

Dallas Goedert Leads In Receiving With Just Two Catches

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert made just two catches in Week 3, but led the team in receiving yards regardless. He was targeted four times, making the two catches for 66 yards. Meanwhile, Zach Ertz was targeted seven times and scored a touchdown. It seems like the two Eagles tight ends could switch roles […]

Blake Jarwin Draws Just Two Targets In Week 3

Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin was targeted just twice in a Week 3 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. He caught both targets, gaining 14 yards. Meanwhile, the other Cowboys tight end, Dalton Schultz, had the game of his life, catching six passes for 80 yards and two touchdowns. Jarwin has fallen behind Schultz, but […]

Dalton Schultz Has A Huge Game In Week 3

Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz had an excellent game in a Week 3 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Schultz caught six passes for 80 yards and two touchdowns. He was targeted seven times. The tight end led the team in targets, catches, yards, and scores. It was The Dalton Schultz Game, basically. He soundly […]

Quez Watkins Makes Two Catches In Week 3

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins caught both of his targets in Week 3, gaining four yards. In a game in which the Eagles offense was just generally a mess, Watkins at least did the most with his limited opportunities. With the Chiefs on deck for Week 4, Watkins could have a bigger game, as […]