Javier Baez With Another Big Night Saturday

New York Mets shortstop/second baseman Javier Baez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, three runs scored, an RBI, a walk, and a stolen base in the Mets 8-7 loss to the Yankees on Saturday. Báez, who is currently locked in at the plate, filled up the box score to the delight of his fantasy […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 25

We have completed another week of MLB action, and we have experienced more injuries, and most teams need more and more replacements. We have a couple of weeks left in the season, and things continue to stay interesting. With injuries continuing to pile up and some players heating up, moves are constantly being made to […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Likely To Play Against Chiefs

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) is officially a game-time call but is expected to play on Sunday against Kansas City. Beckham suffered a season-ending ACL tear during a Week 7 clash against Cincinnati in 2020 and has been making his way back ever since. Still, even with his anticipated presence on the […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/12/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

If you're still playing MLB DFS by the point in the season, first of all, let me salute you because it's a long season and many have already given up on this game we love. And secondly, I hope you have learned to embrace the variance that occurs in baseball and especially some of the […]

Austin Ekeler Expected To Play In Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (hamstring) is expected to play during the season opener against the Washington Football Team. The 26-year-old has been battling a nagging hamstring issue. However, after sitting out a few days throughout the week, he looked good at practice on Friday despite only being available in a limited capacity. […]

Schefter: Odell Beckham Jr. A Game-Time Decision

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) is a game-time decision ahead of his Week 1 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Schefter notes that while Beckham's knee has looked good in practice, he hasn't taken contact all summer, so the Browns want to see how he feels during […]

Week 1 Chat - Live Fantasy Football Game Day Q&A

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers! It's Sunday Morning... Do You Know Who to Start? Each Sunday morning of the NFL season, RotoBaller's experts will be moderating the industry's leading live chat room and answering a bunch of your fantasy football lineup and start/sit questions, from around 10:30 AM to 12:45 PM ET. Come join in […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/12/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday gang! We have an eleven-game slate on our hands this afternoon. The NFL season is here, so truthfully I'll be cutting back on MLB entries, especially on Sundays. As far as today's slate goes, though, we have absolutely no weather issues. However, if something comes up I'll do my best to update before […]

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

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 […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 1

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 1 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. It's great to have the NFL season back, and I'm here to help make sure that you secure the dub in Week 1! For those who are not familiar, each week we'll be analyzing every game from the Sunday slate, helping you […]

Booms and Busts for Week 1 Lineups

It feels like it has taken forever, but the 2021 NFL season is finally upon us! No longer do we have to worry about projecting players out and setting up draft boards to get rosters ready. No, instead we now go to the grind of setting weekly lineups is on the agenda. With the rosters […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 25

We are entering the final stretch of the 2021 MLB season. Fantasy champions will be crowned in the next few weeks. Not everyone's season was a success though. That goes for fantasy managers, as well as real-life counterparts. Poor Cody Bellinger is still rostered in 81 percent of leagues right now. DJ LeMahieu, a first […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Week 1

Welcome to the 2021 season, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight choices and players to go with when faced with tough lineup decisions in Week 1. These choices are based off my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller's NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo code KING at checkout for a […]

Week 1 Busts? Players Who May Disappoint

As we kick off the 2021 NFL season, Week 1 is an opportunity for fantasy managers to start off on the right foot as they look to achieve fantasy glory. Having said that, some players will inevitably underperform or disappoint. Whatever happens in the opening week shouldn't drastically change your opinion of a particular player. […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 1) - Targets and Avoids

It's one of the oldest pools out there. It used to be the most popular league during football season until fantasy came along. But picking a team to win each week, not being able to take them again, is as simple as it gets. You don't need to worry about every little injury like you […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target and Avoid: Week 1

Welcome to the first WR/CB Matchups article of the 2021 NFL season.  My goal last year was to create the first fully free WR/CB matchups article to share with the fantasy football community.  I appreciate all the support and feedback I received.  If you enjoy my work, please follow me on Twitter @draft32teams.  My process […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 9/12 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 9/12 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 […]

Week 1 Warning Signs - Risky Plays and Potential Duds

If you are faced with some challenging lineup decisions in Week 1, we can help you make them here. Tight lineup calls can be nerve-wracking and lead to a lot of second-guessing, but this is the central location to find out who to potentially sit and feel comfortable with it. In this article, I will […]

Week 1 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2021 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Oooh, baby! We are back! Last season was a doozy, covering the streaming defenses each week and even getting an FSWA nomination for the column. However, I'm not one to rest on my laurels, so I tried to take it up a notch for you this season and created my own defensive ranking formula: DOWN (Defenses […]

Week 1 Kicker Streamers, Starts and Busts - 2021 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Alright, football fans! We have officially made it. This week officially starts our march to Fantasy Football Glory. The first week of the NFL season comes with those agonizing start/sit decisions that we all love to hate so much. The first week of the NFL season is often the easiest as it pertains to our […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 25

Just three weeks remain in the 2021 season. At this stage of the game, it's a full-out sprint with little room for error. Some of the weaker managers have already peeled off to attend to their fantasy football interests as is tradition, but those who remain will be your daily combatants on the waiver wire. […]

Alejandro Kirk (C, TOR) - Week 25 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 18% of leagues ANALYSIS: Streaming catcher in fantasy baseball can sometimes feel like a fool's errand, but other times it can lead to hidden gems like Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk. The 22-year-old prospect has been a nice boost to an already lethal Toronto lineup late in the […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 25

Welcome back to The Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. Normally, we cover players who are worth monitoring for replacing and someone on the hot seat who is worth holding on to... for now. With […]

Nick Castellanos Homers, Walks In Loss

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in a 6-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Castellanos took St. Louis starter Miles Mikolas deep in the third inning for a two-run shot as part of a four-run frame. The veteran outfielder is putting the finishing touches […]

Jonathan India Blasts 20th Homer

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 6-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. India went deep off of Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas in the third inning as part of a four-run frame. The rookie infielder continues to put the finishing touches on an impressive debut […]

Luis Castillo Allows Four Runs In Loss To Cardinals

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo took a no-decision in a 6-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Castillo allowed four runs over seven innings while striking out five and walking one. When he departed, the game was deadlocked at 4-4 but reliever Lucas Sims allowed two runs to score in the eighth, giving […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 25

There's only a couple more weeks left in the season. So only a few more opportunities left for two-start streamers. As we near the end of the line, we'll recap the past two weeks. Chris Flexen was the winning pick in Week 23, but that's not saying much as he posted a 3.86 ERA and […]

Break The Slate: DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks - Week 1

Hi there, RotoBallers, and welcome back to Break The Slate! If you read this article last year then you know what we're about here, but if you are a new reader, let me quickly summarize our goals with this article. We'll spend each week discussing a few NFL DFS plays at each position for the […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 1 - Daily Fantasy Football

While it is bittersweet to see the warm weather drift away little by little, the return of football certainly helps lessen the blow that the Fall and Winter months ahead will ultimately bring. With the defending champs taking down America's team on Thursday night, thanks to a last-second field goal, Week 1 is already off to […]