J.T. Realmuto Delivers Clutch Single In Surprise-Start

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto delivered a go-ahead single in the seventh inning on Friday, despite not being in the original lineup. Realmuto was added to the starting lineup after catcher Andrew Knapp was placed on the covid-IL hours before first pitch. Earlier in the week, the Phillies said Realmuto would see time at first […]

Tyler Naquin Homers, Doubles In Win

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin had a big night in a 6-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday. Naquin went 3-for-4 with a double and a solo homer in the winning effort. The veteran outfielder launched his solo shot off of Miami starter Zach Thompson in the first inning, giving him 19 on the […]

Wade Miley Earns 11th Win

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley threw seven shutout innings in a 6-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday. Miley struck out five and walked one while working around six hits including three doubles in the victory. The veteran hurler was in excellent form after failing to get out of the fifth inning in his […]

Aaron Nola Whiffs Seven In No-Decision On Friday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings with seven strikeouts Friday night against the Diamondbacks. Nola allowed just one hit through five innings, but opened the sixth by allowing a single to Nick Ahmed, then a triple to Josh Rojas. He would record an out before being lifted from […]

Patrick Sandoval Will Not Pitch Again In 2021

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval (back) will not pitch again in 2021 due to a stress fracture in his back, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Sandoval was placed on the injured list last Wednesday with what was reported as a left lumbar spine stress reaction, but now this news […]

Cooper Criswell To Make Major League Debut Friday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Cooper Criswell will make his major league debut on Friday night as he gets the start against the Padres. A 13th round pick in the 2018 Draft, Criswell has split time between Double-A and Triple-A this season, where he has gone 8-5 with a 3.77 ERA, 1.103 WHIP and 29.9 […]

Three Phillies Placed On COVID-19 IL Friday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin, catcher Andrew Knapp and utility player Luke Williams (COVID-19) were placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Friday after receiving positive tests, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Zolecki adds that these are breakout cases, as all three players are fully vaccinated. Eflin had just been activated from the […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (8/28/21) - DraftKings Daily Fantasy

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of my Counter-Strike: Global Offensive DFS picks. The start to Group C was a banger, BiG made quick work of EG, Fnatic took NaVi to double OT on their first map together before falling and losing by way of sweep, and FaZe beat Mousesports in three maps. This time […]

Trevor Story Remains Out Of Lineup Friday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (leg) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday night. He exited the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader after aggravating a non-specific leg injury, and despite the off day on Thursday it appears the injury is still bothering him. Managers should consider him day-to-day for the time being, and in […]

Adam Frazier Not In Lineup Against Angels

San Diego Padres second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier is not in the starting lineup for the second straight night on Friday. Frazier's absence comes as he has fallen ice cold at the plate, slashing .172/.213/.207 with one extra-base hit, one RBI and four runs scored over his last 16 games. Until he exhibits a significant turnaround […]

BMW Championship - Showdown Round 3 (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament - all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Jimmy Garoppolo To Start Sunday, Trey Lance To Mix In

The San Francisco 49ers plan to play their starters for most of the first half on Sunday in their preseason finale, and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will start under center. Rookie first-rounder Trey Lance will be "mixed in" with the first group a bit, too, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The 49ers have yet to […]

Wil Myers Not In Lineup Friday Against Angels

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Friday night. It's the second straight game that Myers is out after he exited Wednesday's game in the ninth inning with an unspecified hamstring injury. Myers has been the hottest hitter for San Diego this month, slashing .295/.394/.475 with three homers, […]

Willy Adames Remains Out Of Lineup Friday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (quad) will miss his third straight game on Friday as he continues to deal with a quad injury. The issue first popped up over the weekend, and it caused him to exit Tuesday's game early. Adames has been on fire ever since joining Milwaukee, slashing .295/.379/.547 with 17 homers, four […]

Adam Shaheen To Miss Preseason Finale

Miami Dolphins tight end Adam Shaheen (hamstring, knee) has missed the last couple of practices with hamstring and knee issues, according to a source. An MRI exam on his knee came back negative, but he will miss the team's preseason finale this weekend, and his short-term status beyond that is unknown. The 26-year-old shouldn't really […]

Jose Altuve Not In Starting Lineup Friday Night

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is not in the starting lineup on Friday night. It looks to just be a night off for Altuve, who has started in all but 15 of the team's games this season. Altuve is slashing .274/.346/.479 with 25 homers, four steals, 67 RBI and 89 runs scored this year, […]

Brandon Aiyuk To Sit Sunday Due To Slight Hamstring Issue

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) has a "slight hamstring" issue that will keep him out of Sunday's preseason finale, but head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Aiyuk should be fine next week. Fantasy managers shouldn't consider Aiyuk to be in danger of missing Week 1 of the regular season. The 23-year-old led […]

Chase Claypool To Play Friday

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that wide receiver Chase Claypool (ankle) will see action on Friday when quarterback Dwayne Haskins makes his first start for the team in the preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers. Claypool has been out since Aug. 17 after suffering a minor ankle sprain, so this is good news […]

Robby Anderson Expected To Start Friday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson is expected to start in the final preseason game on Friday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Anderson may see up to two quarters of work with quarterback Sam Darnold in the final preseason tune-up, so he's a solid DFS target on Friday with most starters around the league being rested […]

The RotoBaller Challenge - Join Free Leagues, Win Cash Prizes

  Who will be crowned champ of the RotoBaller Challenge? We are happy to announce the fifth annual RotoBaller Fantasy Football Challenge ? Fight for the title in 12-team head-to-head leagues. Also compete for the crown against all teams and leagues for a chance to win $500 in cash prizes.Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for […]

Packers Release Devin Funchess With Injury Settlement

The Green Bay Packers released wide receiver Devin Funchess (hamstring) from Injured Reserve on Friday with an injury settlement. Funchess is now a free agent and will look to latch on with another organization. The extent of his injury isn't quite known, but teams won't exactly be lining up to take a chance on the […]

Richie James Needs Surgery

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver/kick returner Richie James (knee) needs surgery that is expected to keep him out at least six weeks, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. There goes most of James' deep league sleeper appeal as the team's potential slot receiver. The 25-year-old set career-highs in 2020 in offensive snaps (405), catches (23) […]

David Bote Scratched On Friday

Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote (leg) has been scratched from the lineup on Friday versus the Chicago White Sox. Bote was outside of the batting cages and suffered a lower leg injury. With Bote sidelined, outfielder Ian Happ will be inserted into the lineup and will bat fifth. Happ has been having a rough season at […]

Cardinals-Saints Preseason Finale Canceled

The preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and New Orleans Saints scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 28, has been canceled at the request of Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards due to the impending impact of Hurricane Ida on the Gulf Coast region. DFS gamers that were planning on using players from this game on Saturday will […]

Giga Chikadze Looks To Continue Undefeated Run

Since coming to the UFC, the nation of Georgia native Giga Chikadze (13-2) has remained perfect, going 6-0 in the Octagon. Coming off of a first-round knockout victory in May, Chikadze will look to add the biggest name to his UFC resume when he meets Edson Barboza in Saturday's main event. DraftKings sees the Ninja […]

Edson Barboza Can Earn Third Straight Win

After losing five of his six bouts, Edson Barboza (22-9) has really turned it around lately by winning his last two bouts and securing this weekend's main-event slot against a tough Giga Chikadze. In Barboza's last outing, he secured a third-round TKO victory over Shane Burgos in May. With a highlight reel of knockouts in […]

Gilbert Urbina Set To Battle For TUF 29 Middleweight Crown

With almost three years since his last official bout, Gilbert Urbina (6-1) gets a second chance in the The Ultimate Fighter 29 tournament on Saturday after losing in the semifinals. Urbina's second chance will come against Bryan Battle. Throughout his career, three of Urbina's six career wins have come by the finish. DraftKings sees Urbina […]

D.J. Moore Expected To Play Friday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (back) is expected to play in Friday's preseason game against the Steelers. Moore injured his back last week and was held out of the team's second preseason contest, though he will be among the starters in Friday's finale. The 24-year-old wideout will be facing mostly the backups of the […]

Pablo Lopez "Slowing Down" In Rehab

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) will be "slowing down" in his rehab from a rotator cuff issue. Lopez appeared in his first rehab outing earlier in the week and pitched well (three scoreless innings with three strikeouts). But the medical staff was reportedly not happy with how his recovery looked the day after […]

Bryan Battle Set For TUF 29 Middleweight Finals Showdown

Entering The Ultimate Fighter 29 on a four-fight winning streak, Bryan Battle (5-1) fought hard through the competition to earn his spot in the middleweight championship showdown with Gilbert Urbina in the finale on Saturday. Showing the propensity to finish early in his career, four of Battle's five wins have come on finishes, with his […]