All Signs Point To Odell Beckham Jr. Playing In Week 1

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) is fully expected to suit up in Week 1 versus the Kansas City Chiefs. The star wide receiver has been recovering from a torn ACL and has gotten rave reviews out of camp this offseason. Despite being questionable, head coach Kevin Stefanski said that he would have […]

Danny Duffy Unlikely To Pitch Again This Year

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Danny Duffy (elbow) is unlikely to pitch again in 2021, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Manager Dave Roberts said that Duffy had started a bullpen session on Friday, but was unable to complete it as his elbow continued to bother him. Duffy has yet to make an appearance with […]

Edmundo Sosa Misses Third Straight Game Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Edmundo Sosa (wrist) was not in the starting lineup for the third straight game on Saturday as he continues to deal with a left wrist injury, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. He's been a decent play in deeper formats this season, slashing .282/.357/.403 with five homers, four steals, 22 […]

Caleb Smith Suspension Upheld, To Begin Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Caleb Smith had his 10-game suspension for foreign substance use upheld and he will begin the suspension on Saturday, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Smith was ejected from a game three weeks ago due to the presence of a foreign substance on his glove, and he had been appealing […]

Matt Chapman Unlikely To Play Sunday After Early Exit

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (shin) is unlikely to play in Sunday's finale with the Rangers, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Chapman exited in the fifth inning after he had fouled a ball off his shin, and manager Bob Melvin said that he doubts Chapman will return to the lineup tomorrow. Josh Harrison […]

Chris Rodriguez Will Not Pitch Again This Season

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Chris Rodriguez (lat) will not pitch again this season, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Rodriguez was shut down due to a lat strain last month, and manager Joe Maddon said that the team has decided there is not enough time left in the season to build him […]

Rowdy Tellez Exits With Apparent Knee Injury

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez exited Saturday's game against the Dodgers with an apparent knee injury. He suffered the injury while stopping at third base in the second inning. Pablo Reyes entered at third base, forcing Eduardo Escobar to fill the vacancy at first base. Tellez, 26, is slashing .241/.302/.409 with 11 homers, 35 […]

Pablo Lopez Could Be Limited Upon Return

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (right rotator cuff strain) might not have a full workload if he returns from the injured list this season. "I hate to put a timetable on it, but I don't think we're necessarily trying to get him back to the point where we think he's going to make two […]

Jo Adell Moved up In Batting Order

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell has been moved up in the batting order for Saturday's game against the Houston Astros. Adell has three home runs and eight RBI over the last five games. He has been on fire at the plate, so the Angels are giving him more responsibility in the order. He'll bat […]

AJ Pollock Has 'Good Day' Of Rehab Work

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (hamstring) had a "good day" while rehabbing on Saturday, according to manager Dave Roberts. Pollock was placed on the injured list nearly one week ago and is likely still at least one week away from returning. Still, it was a positive sign to see that the veteran ran, used […]

Jason Heyward Suffers Injury On Saturday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (head) was forced to leave early during Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He was stuck in the head when infielder Brandon Crawford attempted to hurdle Heyward. The veteran outfielder was on the ground for several minutes before exiting the game. It wouldn't be surprising to see Heyward placed […]

Austin Nola Isn't Starting On Saturday

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola isn't in the starting lineup on Saturday for a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Walker Buehler. The 31-year-old is batting .262 with a .339 on-base percentage and one home run in 165 plate appearances this season. Instead, the Padres will turn to Victor Caratini behind the […]

Danny Santana Tests Positive For COVID-19

Boston Red Sox outfielder Danny Santana tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday evening. He'll land on the injured list while infielder Jack Lopez is selected from Triple-A. Santana represents the latest in a long list of positive coronavirus tests for the Red Sox, who have battled this outbreak and its many breakthrough cases for more […]

Nick Pivetta Expected To Be Activated On Sunday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta is expected to be activated off the COVID-19 list on Sunday. The hope is that Pivetta will be able to take the mound in an important matchup versus the Chicago White Sox. He has not pitched since the end of August, but was a decent streaming option when […]

J.D. Martinez Scratched From Lineup Again

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez (back tightness) has been removed from the team's starting lineup against the White Sox on Saturday. Martinez was a late scratch on Friday and is now a late scratch on Saturday, too. Travis Shaw will DH in his place and bat eighth opposite Chicago starter Dylan Cease. Martinez […]

Brandon Woodruff Won't Pitch On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (illness) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday. Instead, left-hander Eric Lauer will take the mound in his place versus the Cleveland Indians. He could have some streaming value here, but probably just a low-end option. It sounds like Woodruff has a stomach bug and will take […]

Connor Seabold Slated For MLB Debut

Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Connor Seabold has been recalled to the major league roster. He'll make his MLB debut on Saturday against the White Sox. A former third-round pick of the Phillies, Seabold was dealt to Boston at the 2020 trade deadline. He went 2-3 with a 3.67 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and .201 OBA […]

Steven Brault Moved To Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Steven Brault (arm) was removed after two innings during his start on Friday. It appears Brault has suffered a left lat strain. The organization has not given a timetable for his return to the mound. In the meantime, Connor Overton has been recalled from the minors. Brault hasn't been able to […]

Eugenio Suarez On The Bench Saturday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez isn't starting on Saturday. The Reds will take on the St. Louis Cardinals and right-handed starter Miles Mikolas but will do so with Suarez on the bench. The veteran is batting .177 with a .266 on-base percentage and 26 home runs in 508 plate appearances this season. Mike Moustakas […]

Tyler Stephenson Isn't In Saturday's Lineup

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson isn't starting on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Miles Mikolas. Stephenson is batting .282 with a .368 on-base percentage and nine home runs in 353 plate appearances for the Reds this season. Tucker Barnhart is hitting eighth and starting behind the plate in his place on Saturday. […]

Matt Chapman Exits Early On Saturday

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (undisclosed) exited early during Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. Chapman was removed from the game in the fifth inning for an undisclosed reason. He didn't appear to be injured, but more information should be known after the game. Josh Harrison took over third base and could see a […]

Matthew Boyd Set To Visit Orthopedic Surgeon

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (left elbow strain) will see Dallas orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister. "He'll get further evaluations and opinions and see what's next," said manager A.J. Hinch. Boyd missed more than two months this summer due to left arm discomfort before returning in late August. He made two outings before landing […]

Chris Taylor Not In Saturday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Chris Taylor isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup with the San Diego Padres and right-hander Chris Paddack. The 30-year-old is having another strong season for both the Dodgers and fantasy managers alike, hitting .258 with a .346 on-base percentage, 20 home runs, and 13 stolen bases in 549 plate […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel (9/12/21) - English Premier League Soccer

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We had a little bit of an odd schedule of games here this weekend. There were eight games Saturday - and with a Monday game - that only leaves us with one game Sunday. I will be breaking down that game in full for you here. Keep reading this breakdown for my DFS […]

Joey Gallo On The Bench Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo isn't starting against the New York Mets and right-hander Taijuan Walker on Saturday. Gallo is batting .136 with a .301 on-base percentage and seven home runs in 163 plate appearances since being acquired in a trade from the Texas Rangers. The Yankees are starting Giancarlo Stanton, Brett Gardner, and […]

Gary Sanchez Isn't Starting On Saturday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez isn't in Saturday's lineup. Sanchez will get the day off as the Yankees take on the New York Mets and right-handed starter Taijuan Walker. The 28-year-old is hitting .210 with a .312 on-base percentage and 21 home runs in 388 plate appearances this season. Kyle Higashioka is batting eighth […]

Federated Auto Parts Salute to the American Heroes 400: NASCAR DFS Value Picks (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Richmond Raceway is the site of the second race of the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs for the Federated Auto Parts Salute to the American Heroes 400. Richmond is a 0.75-Mile short track oval where there are a small number of passing lanes […]

Adalberto Mondesi Not In Saturday's Lineup

Kansas City Royals third baseman Adalberto Mondesi isn't in Saturday's lineup. Kansas City will take on the Minnesota Twins and right-handed starter Michael Pineda but will do so with one of their best hitters on the bench. Mondesi is batting .262 with a .284 on-base percentage, five home runs, and seven stolen bases in 68 […]

Alejandro Kirk On The Bench Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk will be on the bench for the first game of a Saturday doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles. Kirk isn't starting as right-hander Dean Kremer takes the hill for Baltimore. The catcher is hitting .274 with a .355 on-base percentage and seven home runs this season. It'll be Danny Jansen […]

Avisail Garcia Isn't Starting Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Avisail Garcia will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Indians and right-handed starter Zach Plesac. Garcia has logged 474 plate appearances for the Brewers this season and is hitting .267 with a .338 on-base percentage, 25 home runs, and seven stolen bases. The Brewers are starting Jace Peterson […]