Chris Ellis Has His Next Start Pushed Back

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Ellis (arm) is dealing with arm fatigue and he will not be making his scheduled start against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. The team will go with a bullpen game on Tuesday instead. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told the media that Ellis is being pushed back "a couple of days." […]

Miguel Cabrera Dealing With Back Tightness

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (back) was removed from Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox after experiencing back tightness. He went 0-for-2 with an RBI in the game before being replaced by Harold Castro. After the game, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch told reporters that Cabrera's removal was precautionary and that he didn't believe […]

NFL DFS Strategy: DraftKings Week 2 Tournament Recap

This is the third installment of my NFL DFS Strategy Series. I will be writing a weekly article highlighting tips and general strategies to help you with your NFL DFS Tournaments, too! You can catch the first one here on bankroll management, contest selection, and goals and the second one here Thanks for taking the […]

Dietrich Enns Notches Second Save Monday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Dietrich Enns struck out the only batter he faced to earn the save during Monday's 6-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. With the bases loaded, he entered the game in the ninth inning to preserve a 6-4 lead. The 30-year-old fanned Breyvic Valera to secure the Rays victory on Monday. […]

Garrett Whitlock's Injury Not Expected To Be Serious

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock (pectoral) suffered a right pectoral injury during Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. According to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, the injury isn't expected to be serious. Cotillo reported that the injury is believed to be a minor strain and the team has yet to determine whether a stint […]

Justin Upton Likely Done For The Season

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (back) is unlikely to return before the end of the season, according to Angels manager Joe Maddon. The 34-year-old veteran has been out since September 1 due to a right lumbar strain. Maddon told reporters that Upton's back has been bothering him for most of the second half of […]

Joey Wendle Launches 11th Home Run In Monday’s Win

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored during Monday's 6-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He blasted a solo shot off Blue Jays reliever Ryan Borucki in the eighth inning to increase the Rays' lead 6-4. It was his 11th long ball of […]

Carlos Rodon Experiences Arm Soreness On Monday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (arm) experienced arm soreness in his pitching arm during Monday's start against the Detroit Tigers. He was removed from the game after the third inning when he first started feeling sore. White Sox manager Tony La Russa told reporters that he was concerned after the game and said […]

Bubba's DraftKings DFS Breakdown - Daily MLB Quick Hits (9/21)

Welcome back to another edition of MLB DFS Quick Hits. Today we have an 11 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 […]

Andrew Benintendi Hits His 16th Home Run

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi helped lead the team to a 7-2 victory in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians. He went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in the game. The 27-year-old has been on a roll in September. Over 20 games this month, he's slashing .377/.412/.623 with four home […]

Yandy Diaz Homers, Falls Triple Shy Of Cycle

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run, a double and an additional run scored during Monday's 6-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He was a triple shy from hitting for the cycle. The 30-year-old blasted a three-run shot off Blue Jays ace Robbie Ray in the fifth inning […]

Salvador Perez Sets Season Record For Home Runs By Catcher

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez achieved a big milestone in Game 1 of the team's doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians on Monday. He went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the game. The home run was his 46th of the year and he now holds the record for most home runs […]

Brady Singer Holds Indians To Two Runs On Monday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer had a strong outing in Game 1 of the team's doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians on Monday. He pitched all seven innings of the game and allowed six hits, one walk and two earned runs while striking out seven. The 25-year-old has now notched quality stars in four […]

Shane Baz Impressive In MLB Debut

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane Baz (1-0) allowed two earned runs on two hits and no walks while striking out five across five innings during Monday's 6-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He picked up his first major league victory. His only mistakes were surrendering two solo shots to Teoscar Hernandez and Lourdes Gurriel […]

Nick Castellanos Doubles, Drives In Three

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs, and three RBI in a 9-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Castellanos got the scoring started for the Reds by ripping a two-run double in the third inning. He later added an RBI single in the eighth. The veteran outfielder is […]

Eugenio Suarez Homers In Monday Win

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 2-for-5 with a solo homer in a 9-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Suarez blasted a solo homer off of Pittsburgh reliever Cody Ponce in the fifth inning on a ball that traveled 399 feet. The veteran infielder has struggled in the batting average department this […]

Vladimir Gutierrez Struggles Against Pirates

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez struggled in a 9-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Gutierrez allowed five runs over 3 1/3 innings while striking out three and walking one. He gave up back-to-back homers in the first inning and then gave up three more runs in the third. Gutierrez wasn't fooling anyone on […]

Joey Votto Homers Twice On Monday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 3-for-3 with two homers, two walks, two runs, and three RBI in a 9-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Votto hit a two-run shot in the third inning and added a solo blast in the fifth to pace the Reds in their comeback win. After a […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for September 21st, 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 21st, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Totals 18 Tards

Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was held to three catches for 18 yards in the team's 35-17 loss to the Packers in Week 2. The rookie was targeted five times but failed to make an impact for the second week in a row. Reports of St. Brown's fantastic training camp have not yet […]

Jamaal Williams Held To 37 Total Yards

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams carried the ball seven times for 25 yards and added 12 receiving yards in the Lions 35-17 loss to the Packers. Williams was unable to produce against his former team and lost out on touches to teammate D'Andre Swift 8-to-7. Williams is not a fantasy play right now but […]

Quintez Cephus Catches Touchdown In Defeat

Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus caught four passes for 63 yards with one touchdown in the team's loss to the Packers in Week 2. With the Lions down lead receiver Tyrell Williams, Cephus stepped in and rose to the occasion. Cephus got the Lions on the board on the very first drive, snatching a […]

D'Andre Swift Tallies 78 Total Yards Against Packers

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift carried the ball eight times for 37 yards and added four receptions for 41 yards in the team's loss to the Packers in Week 2. Swift was active in the checkdown passing game and was a key contributor to the Lions scoring 17 first-half points. But the offense stalled […]

T.J. Hockenson Delivers Touchdown In Loss

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson caught a team-high eight passes for 66 yards with one touchdown in the team's 35-17 meltdown against the Packers in Week 2. Hockenson was targeted nine times and got the Lions rolling in the second half with a beautiful eight-yard touchdown catch in the back of the end zone. […]

Jared Goff Doomed By Turnovers

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff completed 26-of-36 passes for 246 yards with two touchdowns, one interception and one fumble lost in the team's 35-17 loss to the Packers in Week 2. Goff was sharp early, moving the chains and making an excellent touchdown pass to tight end T.J. Hockenson. The Lions walked into the locker room […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Fails To Catch A Pass In Week 2

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling failed to register a reception in the team's 35-17 win over the Lions in Week 2. Scantling was targeted four times but came up empty in a bounce back performance for the Packers offense as a whole. The buzz about Valdes-Scantling's impressive training camp has evaporated quickly and […]

A.J. Dillon Sees Only Five Carries In Week 2

Green Bay Packers running back A.J. Dillon carried the ball five times for 18 yards and added an eight-yard reception in the team's Week 2 win over the Lions. Dillon's RB2 role was considerably minimized with starting running back Aaron Jones racking up 115 total yards with four touchdowns. Dillon is a worthy fantasy stash […]

Randall Cobb Registers 26 Yards In Win

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb caught three passes for 26 yards in the team's 35-17 triumph over the Lions. Cobb picked up a nice 14-yard reception but mostly played fourth fiddle behind teammates Devante Adams, Robert Tonyan and Aaron Jones. Cobb could have games where he flashes a solid fantasy stat line in […]

Davante Adams Totals 121 Yards In Win

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams caught eight passes for 121 yards in the Packers 35-17 rout of the Lions in Week 2. Adams was highly productive with his nine targets, but quarterback Aaron Rodgers found running back Aaron Jones in the red zone for three short touchdown passes. Adams was lethal all over […]

Aaron Jones Explodes For Four Touchdowns

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones carried the ball 17 times for 67 yards, added six catches for 48 yards and scored four touchdowns in the Packers win over the Lions. The Packers offense bounced back in a big way and Jones was the beneficiary. Jones was lethal in the red zone, picking up […]