Jordan Montgomery Fans Five In No-Decision

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery didn't make it to the fifth inning in a no-decision against the Orioles Saturday. Montgomery pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing one run on six hits while issuing two walks. He struck out five batters, generating 11 swinging strikes in the process. Montgomery threw 97 pitches, his highest total […]

Zach Ertz (TE, PHI) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~150 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~170 ANALYSIS:  I understand that this ADP is because most people think Ertz is on his way out of Philadelphia to allow Dallas Goedert to take over the reins at the position, but I think we might be jumping the gun on that a bit. So not […]

Eric Hosmer Isn't In Saturday's Lineup

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer will begin Saturday's game against the Houston Astros on the bench. Hosmer is batting .268 with a .336 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and five stolen bases in 486 plate appearances this season. The Padres are starting Jurickson Profar at first base against Houston left-hander Framber Valdez. Profar, […]

Travis d'Arnaud On The Bench Saturday

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud is on the bench for Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. d'Arnaud is batting .220 with a .273 on-base percentage and four home runs in 143 plate appearances this season. Instead, it'll be Stephen Vogt behind the plate on Saturday. Fantasy managers are probably best off looking elsewhere for streaming […]

Yoan Moncada Not Starting On Saturday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada isn't in Saturday's lineup for a matchup with the Kansas City Royals and left-hander Daniel Lynch. Moncada has been plenty productive for both the White Sox and fantasy managers this season, hitting .264 with a .374 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and three stolen bases in 516 plate […]

Matt Manning Will Start On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning will start on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The rookie has shown glimpses of why he's one of the game's best pitching prospects but has struggled at times in his first 13 starts. In 63 innings this season, the 23-year-old has pitched to a 6.29 ERA, a 5.00 FIP, […]

Wily Peralta Is Starting On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Wily Peralta will take the mound on Tuesday for a matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The veteran has a 3.68 ERA and a 5.27 FIP in 66 innings this season. He's also struck out 41 batters and walked 24. The low strikeouts aren't ideal, but Peralta could be worth a look […]

Tarik Skubal Will Start Monday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal will be on the mound when Detroit begins a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Skubal has thrown 133 innings this season, striking out 150 batters and walking 45 while pitching to a 4.26 ERA and a 4.99 FIP. Home runs have been a bit of an […]

Ryan Tannehill, Jeremy McNichols Activated From COVID List

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill and running back Jeremy McNichols were activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday. Tannehill was sidelined up to 10 days after being placed on the reserve/COVID list in August. The 33-year-old did not suit this preseason but is expected to play Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. Tannehill will practice […]

Jeimer Candelario Has Four Hits Friday

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario had another productive game on Friday, collecting four hits in five plate appearances in Detroit's 15-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Candelario finished a triple short of the cycle, hitting a home run, a pair of doubles, and an infield single. He also drove in a pair of runs, […]

Akil Baddoo Isn't Starting Saturday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo isn't in Saturday's lineup. Detroit will take on the Cincinnati Reds and right-handed starter Tyler Mahle but will do so with one of their best hitters on the bench. Baddoo is batting .257 with a .324 on-base percentage, 12 home runs, and 14 stolen bases in 367 plate appearances this […]

Myles Straw Isn't In Saturday's Lineup

Cleveland Indians outfielder Myles Straw isn't in the lineup on Saturday for a matchup with the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Tanner Houck. The 26-year-old is batting .265 with a .341 on-base percentage, four home runs, and 22 stolen bases in 517 plate appearances this season. Bradley Zimmer is batting sixth and starting in Straw's […]

Lucid's Best Bets - Premium MLB Betting Picks for 9/4/2021

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! The weekend is here, and we have a nice eight-game slate to pick at tonight. John 'LucidMedia' Brubaker here, filling in for Tommy Bell for the rest of the season. I'm privileged to be able to do this for you guys and am extremely excited to help you crush the sportsbooks in […]

Franmil Reyes Absent From Saturday's Lineup

Cleveland Indians outfielder/designated hitter Franmil Reyes is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox, according to MLB.com. Reyes will look to reset after going 1 for his last 19 with 11 strikeouts. Third baseman Jose Ramirez will be the DH in Reyes' spot. He's had a great year at the […]

Jake Lamb Could Be Available Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder/outfielder Jake Lamb may be available to play in Saturday's game against the Oakland Athletics, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Lamb was claimed off of waivers from the Chicago White Sox on Friday and has hit .212 with six home runs and a .389 slugging over 43 games this season. It's […]

Wander Franco Playing Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (head) is in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Franco missed Friday's game after exiting the game before with a headache. The young phenom has been productive in 56 games since his call-up, slashing .275/.339/.455 with seven home […]

Josh Rogers Selected, Starting Saturday

The Washington Nationals have selected the contract of left-hander Josh Rogers, and he will start the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the New York Mets. Rogers last appeared in the majors in 2019 with the Baltimore Orioles and has a career 8.65 ERA across 26 innings. In the minor leagues this season, he has […]

Kike Hernandez Expected Back Soon

Boston Red Sox second baseman/outfielder Kike Hernandez (COVID-19) is expected to make a return from the injured list soon, according to manager Alex Cora, after testing positive for COVID-19 and landing on the IL on August 27. The Red Sox have been plagued by the virus, losing multiple key players over the past couple of […]

Dyami Brown Impressing Ryan Fitzpatrick

Washington Football Team wide receiver Dyami Brown is starting to earn the trust of his quarterback, Ryan Fitzpatrick. The veteran signal-caller has shown confidence in the rookie, which could mean that Brown is in for a larger role than most have anticipated. "You could just tell that he's a playmaker. He likes being out there […]

Yan Gomes Gets Day Off Saturday

Oakland Athletics catcher Yan Gomes is not in Saturday's lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to MLB.com. Gomes has started five of the last six games, so manager Bob Melvin is likely just giving him a breather. Sean Murphy will do the catching duties in his place. Traded from the Nationals at the deadline, […]

Starling Marte Missing From Saturday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics outfielder Starling Marte is not in Saturday's lineup to face the Toronto Blue Jays. Skye Bolt will play center field in Marte's spot. The absence comes the day after he was hit in the head by a pitch, leaving the game shortly after. The Athletics tested him for a concussion, but he showed […]

Gio Urshela Absent From Saturday's Lineup

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (wrist) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles. Urshela has missed the last two games with a wrist injury occurring from a play during Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Tyler Wade will play in his spot, batting ninth. Urshela shouldn't have to miss […]

John Bates Listed As No. 2 Tight End

Washington Football Team tight end John Bates has locked up the backup role to starter Logan Thomas, according to the team's current depth chart. Washington used a fourth-round pick on Bates in the 2021 draft, so it should be no surprise he beat out Sammis Reyes and Ricky Seals-Jones for the No. 2 spot. The […]

Kyle Finnegan Available Saturday

Washington Nationals reliever Kyle Finnegan will be available to pitch in Saturday's game against the New York Mets, according to Jessica Camerato of MLB.com. Finnegan was placed on the paternity list on August 31 and was activated before Friday's game but didn't make an appearance. He's been one of the better Nationals relievers this season, […]

Washington Signs Eddy Pineiro To Practice Squad

The Washington Football Team has signed kicker Eddy Pineiro to their practice squad. The 25-year-old didn't play during the 2020 season, so his most recent action was in 2019. The former Chicago Bear made 23-of-28 field goals while making 27-of-29 extra points during his only NFL season. Pineiro was most recently with the Indianapolis Colts, […]

Travis Fulgham Signs With Eagles Practice Squad

Free Agent wide receiver Travis Fulgham signed with the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad on Thursday. He was released by Philadelphia earlier in the week and passed through waivers unclaimed. Fulgham has an impressive five-game stretch from Week 4 through Week 8 when he hauled in 29 catches on 44 targets for 435 yards and four […]

Anthony Santander Heads To Bench Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees according to MLB.com. Ryan McKenna will bat eighth and play left field in his place. Santander hasn't been able to replicate his productive 2020 season, in which he posted a .890 OPS, hitting .247 with 14 HRs […]

James McCann Activated, Will Start Game Two Of Doubleheader

The New York Mets activated catcher James McCann (back) from the injured list on Saturday, and he's expected to start the second game of the doubleheader against the Washington Nationals, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. McCann landed on the IL on August 20 after experiencing back spasms. It's been a disappointing first season with […]

Willson Contreras Activated From Injured List

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (knee) has been activated from the injured list on Saturday, according to Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. Contreras has been out of action since August 12 after spraining his right knee. In a corresponding move, the Cubs placed right-hander Keegan Thompson (shoulder) on the 10-day IL with shoulder inflammation. Contreras […]

Ryan Succop Activated From Reserve/COVID List

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop (COVID-19) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday. He signed a three-year deal worth $12 million with $6.25 million guaranteed with Tampa Bay during the offseason. The 34-year-old converted 28 of his 31 field-goal attempts (90.3 percent) during the regular season and 25-of-27 extra-point tries over 16 games. […]