Emmanuel Clase Throws Perfect Ninth Saturday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase threw a perfect ninth inning while striking out one in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. While it was not a save situation for Clase, it was nice to see him continue to have lock-down innings. He now has a 0.00 ERA in August with nine strikeouts […]

Red Sox-Rangers postponed Sunday

Sunday's game between the Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers has been postponed due to inclement weather. Hurricane Henri is sweeping through New England, and Sunday's game has been postponed due to its potential impact. The game will be rescheduled for Monday, August 23, at 1:10 p.m. ET. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly […]

Myles Straw Collects Two Hits Saturday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Myles Straw went 2-for-5 with a run scored in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Straw was a solid trade acquisition for the Tribe and is now hitting .346 with three doubles over his previous 26 at-bats. He should continue to lead off quite a bit down the stretch and […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 22

Just a handful of weeks left, and maybe even fewer until your league's playoffs begin! Last week this post fell victim to the injury bug, as we saw two of our recommendations go out (probably for the year) before making another start. Hopefully you avoided those two landmines. This week we have a pretty low-upside […]

Amed Rosario Has Solid Day Saturday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Amed Rosario went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, and two runs scored in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Rosario has been a nice addition for fantasy managers this season and is now hitting .429 with six RBI over his previous 28 at-bats. He still makes for […]

Players with Red Flags to Avoid?

When it comes down to facing a fantasy draft, two numbers are often the most sought after by fantasy GMs: current ADP and overall rank from the prior season. No matter how experienced fantasy players are, those two numbers are thought of as the ultimate all-encompassing representations of every football player's value. Knowing what he […]

Jose Ramirez Has Monster Day Saturday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a double, two runs scored, a stolen base, and a walk in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Ramirez did everything fantasy managers could have asked from him and is on fire again as he is posting a 1.329 OPS […]

Triston McKenzie Has Dominant Outing Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie threw seven innings of one-run ball while striking out eight in a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels Saturday. McKenzie has had a superb August as he now has a 1.93 ERA with 28 strikeouts across 28 innings pitched. If he is somehow still available in any format, […]

Josh Rojas (2B/SS/OF, ARI) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 48% of leagues ANALYSIS: Time passes, seasons change, and nothing signals the change from fantasy baseball season to fantasy football season more than Josh Rojas being available in over half of fantasy baseball leagues. Rojas is one of the hottest hitters on the planet right now, but […]

Clayton Kershaw Throws From 120 Feet On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (forearm) threw from 120 feet on Saturday. Manager Dave Roberts described Saturday's session as "letting it rip." The Dodgers ace could throw off a mound next week. He has been sidelined since early July with forearm inflammation. Kershaw is trending in the right direction and is targeting an early […]

Jordan Montgomery (SP, NYY) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Fantasy Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of leagues ANALYSIS: New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery is back in the rotation after missing time on the covid-IL and fantasy managers are slow to re-add the 28-year-old lefty. Montgomery gave up three runs in 4 2/3 innings in his first start […]

Anthony Firkser Finishes With Two Catches

Tennessee Titans tight end Anthony Firkser caught two passes on two targets for 15 yards during Sunday's preseason 34-3 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He grabbed both passes during the team's opening drive. The 26-year-old is expected to be the Titans starting tight end and could be featured heavily in the red zone, according […]

Tyler Naquin (OF, CIN) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of leagues ANALYSIS: Tyler Naquin is on an 11-game hitting streak, and it's not a cheap one - he's logged multiple hits in seven of those contests. That includes Saturday 3-for-3 effort in which he also scored three runs. During the streak, he's gone deep three times, […]

Brandon Marsh Doubles In Saturday's Loss

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh was 1-for-3 with a double during Friday's 5-1 loss to the Cleveland Indians. He struck out twice as well. Marsh got off to a horrible start in his rookie season, with a .471 OPS in his first 22 games, but he's picked up the pace since, slashing .378/.410/.568 during […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22

Teams are making runs, and it is changing the landscape of the playoffs. The New York Yankees have won nine in a row, leapfrogging the Red Sox into most comfortable position for an AL wildcard spot. The Atlanta Braves have won seven straight, all but securing the playoff spot associated with winning the worst division […]

FireKeepers Casino 400: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy NASCAR Lineup Picks

For the first time since 1973 -- and just second time since NASCAR first visited -- Michigan International Speedway will host just one NASCAR Cup Series race this season. And in the backyard of Motor City, which is synonymous with the auto industry, manufactures always bring their A-game to the famed, tw0-mile racetrack. Because of […]

Josiah Gray (SP, WAS) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 36% of leagues ANALYSIS: As painful as it must have been for Nationals fans to bid adieu to both Max Scherzer and Trea Turner at the deadline, they should be thrilled to have Josiah Gray in the fold. The rookie hurler has been excellent since arriving in […]

Frank Schwindel (1B/OF, CHC) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Cubs' roster teardown at the trade deadline opened up a lot of opportunities for new blood, and they've had a few bright spots emerge in the wake of that carnage. Frank Schwindel is one such player. The 29-year-old journeyman had only gotten 15 […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 8/22/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/22/2021. These picks will target low-priced players who can help you build winning lineups for your DFS contests on FanDuel and DraftKings. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought-of guys. They usually lay […]

Nick Mariano's 2021 Late-Round Fliers (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Too many people spend prep on their early picks and then reflexively take familiar names late, but those guys rarely deliver championships. Instead, let’s discuss some late-round fliers at running back, wide receiver, and tight end that are worth taking due to their upside, but […]

Overvalued Running Backs to Fade on Draft Day

Over the course of the offseason, the average draft position (ADP) of each player is set by fantasy football enthusiasts from around the globe based on projected production and expected fantasy value. As a result, we have the ability to make educated guesses as to which players are undervalued and which players are overvalued based […]

Pitching Prospects to Stash Now

There are only about six weeks left in the fantasy baseball season and most teams by now should know if they have a legitimate chance to compete for a title or not. Oftentimes, if we don't have a chance at the grand prize, we tend to turn our attention to prospects and potential keepers, or, […]

Wide Receivers Best-Ball Rankings and Analysis (Part 2)

Many of you who participate in best-ball leagues are planning to continue your involvement until the end of peak draft season. That is why the NFL team at RotoBaller will provide the resources you need to prepare for every remaining draft in this popular format.  We will also deliver breakdowns of the latest tiered rankings following every […]

Mekhi Sargent Leads Titans In Rushing On Saturday

Tennessee Titans running back Mekhi Sargent rushed for 78 yards on 16 attempts and hauled in one reception for five yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 34-3 preseason win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He is competing for a backup RB spot behind undisputed starter Derrick Henry with Brian Hill, Darrynton Evans (knee), and Jeremy […]

Josh Reynolds Targeted Once On Saturday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Josh Reynolds failed to record a reception on his only target in Saturday's 34-3 preseason win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Starters A.J. Brown and Julio Jones did not suit up for Saturday's contest. The Titans continue to rest their starters in the preseason to keep them healthy for the regular-season […]

Derrick Henry Doesn’t Suit Up Vs. Tampa Bay

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry did not play in Saturday's 34-3 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Titans continue to rest their starters in the preseason to keep them healthy for the regular-season opener against the Arizona Cardinals on September 12. He has yet to take on a full workload in training camp […]

Ryan Tannehill Did Not Play Vs. Tampa Bay

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill did not play in Saturday's 34-3 preseason win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Titans continue to rest their starters in the preseason to keep them healthy for the regular season opener against the Arizona Cardinals on September 12. He is a low-end QB1 and has an arsenal of weapons […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Sunday 8/22

Welcome to another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Whether you are just trying to get that elusive category win or you are trying to […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for August 22nd, 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 August 22nd, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Cooper Rush Throws Two Touchdown Passes On Saturday

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush threw two touchdowns in Saturday's preseason loss to the Houston Texans. Rush completed 10 of his 12 pass attempts for 97 yards and the two touchdowns, also contributing seven yards on the ground on his lone rushing attempt. Rush's scores went to Cedrick Wilson and Tony Pollard, and he was […]