Trevor Story Scores A Run In Saturday's Defeat

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 0-for-3 with a walk, a run scored, and two strikeouts in a 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Story has been in and out of the lineup over the last five games while dealing with a non-specific leg injury. He started Saturday's contest and went hitless--Colorado only picked […]

EU Masters DFS Picks (8/30/21) - DraftKings League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome back RotoBallers, to my League of Legends DFS column! It's been a long time, but I couldn't resist the opportunity to dust off my computer and get back in the LOL DFS game for a bit, I have missed it quite a bit. The EUM is back, and all the simmering undercurrents of the […]

Elias Diaz Doubles In Saturday's Loss

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz went 1-for-3 with a double and a strikeout in a 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. The Rockies couldn't get a whole lot going on offense as they collected just three hits as a team. Diaz picked up the only extra-base hit with a double off reliever […]

Avisail Garcia, Lorenzo Cain Resting Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielders Avisail Garcia and Lorenzo Cain are not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Manager Craig Counsell said after Saturday night's game that Cain was fine, according to The Athletic. He stayed in the game after Counsell checked on him after a play. Jackie Bradley Jr. is in […]

Devin Duvernay’s Stock Rising In Deeper Formats

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devin Duvernay finished with four catches (five targets) for 47 yards during the preseason win over the Washington Football Team on Saturday. With Rashod Bateman (groin) and Marquise Brown (hamstring) both dealing with injuries, the sophomore wideout could be in line for an enhanced role heading into the regular season. While […]

David Johnson Rips Off 21-Yard Run In Preseason Finale

Houston Texans running back David Johnson carried the ball four times for 30 rushing yards and saw one target in Saturday's 23-16 loss to the Buccaneers. Johnson picked up 21 of his 30 rushing yards on one play, the third-longest play by any Texan in the game. The veteran halfback appears to be the third […]

George Springer Hopes To Return Monday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (knee) hopes to be activated for Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi. Springer ran sprints at high intensity before Sunday's game. The 31-year-old has been sidelined since August 14 due to a Grade 1 left knee sprain. He was in the midst of […]

Phillip Lindsay Struggles To Find Running Room Saturday

Houston Texans running back Phillip Lindsay totaled 17 rushing yards on six carries while seeing one target in the passing game in Saturday's loss to Tampa Bay. Lindsay was utilized in rotation with fellow backs Mark Ingram II and David Johnson- though running room was not easy to find, as evidenced by his 2.8 yards […]

Nate McCrary Leads The Way On Saturday

Baltimore Ravens running back Nate McCrary led the team in rushing during the preseason victory over the Washington Football Team. The rookie got plenty of work and finished with 22 carries for 68 yards, although the injury to J.K. Dobbins (knee) was partially responsible for the additional touches. While McCrary is on the bubble for […]

A.J. Alexy Starting Monday For Rangers

Texas Rangers starting pitcher A.J. Alexy has been added to the taxi squad and will be recalled to make his Major League debut in a start against Colorado on Monday, the team announced. German Marquez is expected to start for the Rockies on the road. Alexy, a 23-year-old right-hander, was 3-1 with a 1.66 ERA […]

Mark Ingram II Tallies Team-High 11 Rushing Attempts Saturday

Houston Texans running back Mark Ingram II carried the ball 11 times for 44 rushing yards while adding one catch for three receiving yards in Saturday's loss to the Buccaneers. The Texans rotated backs, with Phillip Lindsay on the field for the first series and Ingram entering for the second. The former Raven struggled to […]

T.Y. Hilton To Miss Time Due To Injury

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (back, neck) is expected to miss time to begin the regular season. While it was assumed that the veteran would be out just a few weeks, at least initially, the return timetable became murkier after it was determined that he suffered an upper back and neck injury during practice […]

Christian Yelich Showing Improvement At Plate

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich, who is hitting third on Sunday against Minnesota Twins right-hander Griffin Jax, has been showing signs of turning around his dismal year. Yelich is 10-for-25 with two home runs and nine RBI over his last 25 at-bats. The 29-year-old, chosen by some fantasy managers in the first round, has been […]

Tyrod Taylor Attempts just Nine Passes in Preseason Finale

Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor completed 6 of 9 passes for 31 yards with one fumble in Saturday's loss to the Buccaneers. Taylor saw the most action he's seen so far this preseason, playing three series and attempting a preseason-high nine passes before giving way to rookie Davis Mills in the second quarter. The 32-year-old […]

Dak Prescott “Good To Go” for Opener

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (shoulder) is "good to go" for the Week 1 opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Jerry Jones. Prescott has been dealing with a strained shoulder for nearly a month now, and it came while he was working his way back from a season-ending ankle injury sustained during the […]

Gerrit Cole Enters Stretch On Hot Streak

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole is on a roll heading into the final month of the season. Cole, who beat the Oakland Athletics on Friday going six shutout innings with nine strikeouts, has won three straight decisions after an adjustment period following the league-wide crackdown on sticky stuff. The 30-year-old right-hander has just […]

Alex Collins Scores Against Los Angeles Chargers

Seattle Seahawks running back Alex Collins had a solid performance in the team's final preseason matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. He had 10 carries for 37 yards and a touchdown, and he added seven catches on seven targets for 52 yards. Collins is likely going to be fighting for the team's third running back […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 23

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Carlos Correa On Bench Against Rangers

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is resting on Sunday against the Texas Rangers and left-hander Taylor Hearn. Manager Dusty Baker wanted give Correa a day off on a travel day, according to MLB.com. Aledmys Diaz is playing shortstop and batting sixth. "I've said how much we missed Diaz when he was out," Baker said. Correa, […]

White Sox Rest Yoan Moncada On Sunday Afternoon

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada will get Sunday afternoon off versus the Chicago Cubs. Moncada has been swinging the bat very well of late and has hit safely in 14 straight games. For the season, Moncada is hitting .264 with 11 home runs and 54 RBI. Replacing Moncada on Sunday will be infielder […]

Geno Smith Throws Well In Blowout Win

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith made a solid case for his roster spot in the team's preseason finale against the Los Angeles Chargers. He completed 11-of-15 passes for 90 yards along with two carries for 20 yards. After being out of the league for the 2019 season, Smith spent last year with the Seahawks, and […]

White Sox Rest Tim Anderson On Sunday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will get a routine day off in Sunday's series finale versus the Chicago Cubs. The veteran has been hitting the ball very well of late to the tune of a .341 with one home run, six RBI and a stolen base over his last two weeks. For the season, […]

Jason Castro Headed To Injured List

Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro (knee) is going on the injured list and the team is calling up Garrett Stubbs from Triple-A in a corresponding move, according to the Houston Chronicle. The team sent Castro back to Houston to get his knee checked out, manager Dusty Baker said. As a backup to Martin Maldonado these […]

Path to RB1: Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Clyde Edwards-Helaire burned a lot of fantasy managers last season. After Damien Williams opted out of the COVID-ridden 2020 NFL season, Edwards-Helaire's Average Draft Position (ADP) skyrocketed. He was being taken as the sixth or seventh running back off the board, and for good reason. He was hand-picked by Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy […]

Noah Syndergaard To Miss Rehab Start Sunday

New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) will not make his second rehab start on Sunday for Single-A Brooklyn due to a non-baseball-related injury, according to Mets manager Luis Rojas. Mets beat reporter Deesha Thosar indicates that Syndergaard has tested positive for COVID-19. Syndergaard last pitched one inning in a rehab assignment for Single-A Brooklyn […]

Jacob Harris Is Blanked Against Denver Broncos

Los Angeles Rams tight end Jacob Harris has been an exciting story in camp, but he ended his preseason on a bit of a downswing as he failed to haul in any of his three targets against the Denver Broncos. At 6'5" and 219 pounds, Harris has a great combination of size and athleticism, but […]

Path to WR1: D.K. Metcalf

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf has had one of the more wild rides in the NFL over the last two-and-a-half years. After exploding for one of the best combine performances in recent memory, he proceeded to slide all the way to the end of the second round where the Seahawks snagged him with the […]

Raisel Iglesias Pitches In Blowout Win

Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias pitched the ninth inning of the 10-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday. He picked up two strikeouts, no walks, and the only base runner reached on a 2-out single. The game was over before Iglesias was in the game, but he was due for an appearance, […]

Catchers to Stream - Week 23 Waiver Wire

It's your resident catcher advocate here, with my weekly defense for baseball's most maligned position. Instead of giving into easy narratives about the lack of talent at the catcher position and how they're the kickers of fantasy baseball, I'm here to create a place where catchers are celebrated for how they can help our teams. […]

David Montgomery Is Still Being Slept On

It’s 2021 and running backs could very well be the most difficult position in fantasy football to solve on your roster. 10 years ago, you could just draft two running backs in the first two rounds no matter who it was, and barring injuries, you were in the clear. Now, with the rise in production […]