Ryan Mountcastle Ties O's Rookie Home Run Record Sunday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle joined some elite company in Sunday's 22-7 loss to the Blue Jays, going 2-for-5 with a single, a solo home run, and a strikeout. The third-inning bomb was Mountcastle's 28th HR of the season and tied Cal Ripken Jr.'s record for the most HR hit by an O's rookie. […]

Juwan Johnson (TE, NO) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Juwan Johnson, even though you might have never heard his name before, just kicked off his second pro season after debuting last year and playing seven games (four of them starting). The truth is, you're forgiven for not knowing a lot about […]

Anthony Santander Homers Again Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander hit his third home run in the last four games in Sunday's 22-7 loss to the Blue Jays. Santander went 1-for-3 with a solo shot, a walk, and a strikeout. He has brought the power lately but his three HR, eight RBI, and .256/.273/.488 slash line in September still isn't […]

Jameis Winston (QB, NO) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 42% of Leagues ANALYSIS: I don't think Jameis Winston will ever get old. This man just keeps finding ways to put up ridiculous performances no matter the team he plays for, the opponent, or anything you want to throw his way. The Saints set up a […]

Austin Hays Doubles Sunday, Stays Hot

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays continued to produce in Sunday's 22-7 loss to the Blue Jays, going 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI. The 26-year-old has done very well lately, slashing .298/.327/.660 with four home runs and 11 RBI in September. The O's schedule isn't the best this week against the Yankees and Red […]

Lamarcus Joyner Likely Out For Season

New York Jets defensive back Lamarcus Joyner (elbow) exited the Week 1 showdown with the Carolina Panthers early after he suffered a torn tendon that will require surgery and likely knock him out for the season. The former Las Vegas Raider played in 14 games last year, finishing with five pass deflections and 66 combined […]

Washington Signs Kyle Shurmur To Practice Squad

The Washington Football Team has signed quarterback Kyle Shurmur to their practice squad after losing starter Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) for a potentially lengthy period of time. Shurmur has previously spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs and was most recently cut by the Cincinnati Bengals ahead of the 53-man roster deadline a few weeks ago. […]

Inside Golf Podcast: 2021 Fortinet Championship Betting & DFS Preview

Andy Lack (@adplacksports) walks you through absolutely everything you need to know about this week's tournament, the The TOUR Championship! 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 […]

Jeff Okudah Out For Season

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (Achilles) will miss the remainder of the 2021 season after an MRI confirmed that he suffered a ruptured Achilles in the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. The third-overall pick from the 2020 draft had a strong training camp, so this is a huge blow to an already weak […]

Luis Patino Surrenders Two Runs In No-Decision Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Luis Patino allowed two earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three across 4 1/3 innings during Sunday's 8-7 loss to the Detroit Tigers. He did not factor into the decision. Most of the damage off Patino came from a solo shot by Tigers third baseman Jeimer […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 9/13/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 9/13 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 […]

Brett Phillips Homers, Swipes Bag In Return

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brett Phillips (ankle) went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, two walks, and a stolen base during Sunday's 8-7 extra-inning loss to the Detroit Tigers. He was activated from the injured list Sunday, batted ninth, and played center field in Sunday's loss. The 27-year-old blasted a go-ahead two-run opposite-field shot to […]

Jaime Barria Battles Through Sunday's Start

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jaime Barria (2-3) didn't factor into the decision over four innings of Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Houston Astros. He threw 96 pitches, walking four, striking out six, and allowing one run on four hits. It was the fifth time in his last six starts that he's pitched no more […]

James Kaprielian Posts Another Short Start Versus Rangers

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian allowed four runs across just 3 2/3 innings to take the loss Sunday versus Texas. Kaprielian has now failed to complete the fifth inning in three straight starts and has completed the sixth inning just once in his last eight starts. The rookie was a solid fantasy contributor early […]

Jared Walsh Goes 1-For-4 Sunday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh singled and struck out twice in four at-bats during Sunday's 3-1 loss at the hands of the Houston Astros. It was one of just four hits the Angels recorded on the day. Walsh has now hit safely in 11 of his last 12 games, slashing .390/.432/.732 with three […]

Nelson Cruz Launches 31st Home Run On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, one walk, and an additional run scored during Sunday's 8-7 extra-inning loss to the Detroit Tigers. The Boomstick put the Rays on the board with a solo shot off Jose Urena in the fourth inning. He extended his hitting streak to […]

2021 PGA DFS Preview: Fortinet Championship

Hi RotoBallers! I'm Andy Lack and I'm very excited to be with you for the PGA Tour Swing Season! In our ongoing attempt to expand and improve our PGA coverage, I will be dropping a 'Tournament Preview' every Monday morning. I hope this preview will give you a head start on your Fortinet research and […]

One Bad Pitch Dooms Aaron Nola Versus Rockies

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed three runs across 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision versus the Rockies on Sunday. Another start, another pitching line from Nola that didn't reflect how well he pitched. The right-hander racked up 10 strikeouts on the day and was in cruise control right from the start, retiring 12 […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Expected To Miss “Several Weeks”

Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) suffered a hip subluxation and is expected to miss multiple weeks to the rest of the season, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The 38-year-old sustained a hip subluxation in the second quarter during the Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Fitzpatrick is expected to […]

Giants Defense Allows 27 Points In Loss To Denver

The New York Giants defense allowed 27 points and 429 yards of total offense in Sunday's 27-13 Week 1 loss to the Denver Broncos. The Giants' defense racked up two sacks and six tackles for losses on Sunday. New York could not stop the run as they surrendered 165 yards on the ground, including a […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 9/13/21 (Premium Content)

MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 9/13 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 9/13/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick on […]

Graham Gano Converts Only Extra-Point Attempt In Week 1

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano converted his only extra-point try during Sunday's Week 1 27-13 loss to the Denver Broncos. He scored only one point and did not attempt a field goal in Sunday's loss. The 34-year-old set a franchise record with 30 consecutive field goals made in 2020. Gano is a solid kicking […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 9/13/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/13/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 7-game slate on tap tonight, and it is a rough one. The pitching is ok, and some of the usually good […]

Kyle Rudolph Catches Two Passes In Giants Debut

New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) caught two of five targets for eight yards during Sunday's 27-13 Week 1 loss to the Denver Broncos. He missed most of training camp due to a foot injury. Starting tight end, Evan Engram (calf) was inactive for Week 1. Rudolph was held in check by the […]

Byron Buxton Heating Up At The Dish

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is starting to pick things up after struggling since his return from injury. Buxton is 5-for-13 with five runs scored, two homers, a double, and two RBI over his last three games, with two straight multi-hit contests. The star outfielder endured a power outage that dated back to his return […]

Monday Night Football DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Ravens vs. Raiders

Happy Monday Rotoballers! I hope your week one has been profitable thus far. We have an interesting matchup this Monday Night, with Baltimore heading into Vegas. Thanks to the advanced analytics of today, I'll do my best to provide you with as much in-depth analysis as possible regarding positional matchups and the like to help […]

Kadarius Toney Held To Two Catches In NFL Debut

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (hamstring) caught two passes for negative two yards during Sunday's 27-13 Week 1 loss to the Denver Broncos. The Giants 2021 first-round pick missed most of training camp due to COVID-19 and a hamstring injury. Toney was projected to have a "significant role" in the regular-season opener against […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/13/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, Rotoballers! Another week begins as the countdown to the postseason marches on. It's hard to believe we only have three weeks of regular-season baseball DFS left. Today, MLB provides seven games for the featured slate on DraftKings. It all begins with a first-pitch in Washington D.C between the Marlins and Nationals, and we […]

2021-22 Fantasy Basketball Pre-Training Camp ADPs: Guards

A key part of doing a fantasy draft is avoiding players who find themselves in a bad situation. The wrong pick can completely tank your season. On the other hand, rostering players in perfect situations can be the ultimately league-winning move for savvy fantasy GMs. Today, let's talk about some potential busts and sleepers at […]

Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - Pitch Run Values For Week 25

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each 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. This week I will focus on a stat that describes how particular pitches have performed overall: run value. Run value […]