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 […]

Ryan McMahon Drives In Three Runs On Monday

Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon went 1-for-4 with a double, three RBI, one walk, a stolen base, and a strikeout in a 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals on Monday. McMahon delivered the biggest hit of the day for the Rockies as he swatted a bases-loaded double off Josiah Gray, scoring three runs. It […]

Greg Ward Scores A Week 3 Touchdown

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Greg Ward caught his only target for a 15-yard touchdown in a Week 3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night. Ward is still fourth, at best, on the Eagles wide receiver depth chart, but he was in the right place at the right time in garbage time for a Jalen […]

Trevor Story Reaches Three Times In Loss To The Nats

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 1-for-3 with a single, two runs scored, two walks, and a strikeout in a 5-4 loss to the Nationals on Monday. Story has a solid day at the dish, reaching three times and scoring a pair of runs. Monday's effort snapped an 0-for-9 streak for the 28-year-old shortstop. It's […]

DeVonta Smith Makes Just Three Catches In Week 3

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver DeVonta Smith was targeted six times in a Week 3 loss, catching three of them for 28 scoreless yards. The rookie started his NFL career with six catches for 71 yards and a touchdown in Week 1, but has just five catches for 42 scoreless yards in Weeks 2 and […]

German Marquez Surrenders Four Runs In Defeat

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez took the loss on Monday as he allowed four runs on six hits with two walks and four strikeouts over five innings in a 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals. Marquez was looking good through the first three innings before falling apart in the fourth. He served up three […]

Jalen Reagor Leads The Eagles In Targets In Week 3

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor led the team in targets and catches in a rough Week 3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Reagor caught five passes on eight targets, gaining 53 yards. It was the most yards for Reagor in a game so far this season, and he's unlikely to be much more than […]

Cedrick Wilson Catches A Touchdown In Week 3

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cedrick Wilson caught a touchdown in a Week 3 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Wilson caught two passes on four targets, gaining a total of 17 yards. His score came on a two-yard pass from Dak Prescott in the second half, and it was the only score caught by a Dallas […]

Amari Cooper Catches Three Balls In Week 3

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (ribs) was targeted four times in an easy Week 3 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Cooper caught three passes, gaining 26 scoreless yards. The Cowboys didn't have to use their wide receivers much in this one, as Cooper's four targets led the team's wide receivers. The good news was […]

CeeDee Lamb Catches Three Passes In Week 3

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb led the team's wide receivers in catches and yards in a Week 3 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Lamb caught three passes, gaining 66 yards. He missed a touchdown after going down at the one-yard line after catching a long pass from Dak Prescott. The Cowboys ran their passing […]

Kenneth Gainwell Runs Just Once In Week 3

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Kenneth Gainwell ran the ball only one time in a rough Week 3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. He didn't even touch the ball at all until the second half. It total, he rushed once for two yards and caught three passes for 32 yards. The Eagles called only three […]