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 […]

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  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 […]

Mitch Garver Placed On 10-Day Injured List Friday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a lower back strain. Garver has missed five of the last seven games, sitting out Thursday due to back tightness, though it appears to be something that will require an extended absence. The backstop has been excellent when in the […]

Byron Buxton Will Reportedly Be Activated Friday

The Minnesota Twins will reportedly activate outfielder Byron Buxton (hand) from the 10-day injured list on Friday per a tweet from MLB.com's Do-Hyoung Park. Additionally, Park's tweet also mentions that the outfielder will be in the lineup tonight against the Milwaukee Brewers and left-handed starter Eric Lauer. The Twins might be out of the playoff […]

Bryan Reynolds Isn't In Friday's Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is on the bench for Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals and left-handed starter J.A. Happ. Reynolds has been Pittsburgh's best position player this season, batting .300 with a .381 on-base percentage, 21 home runs, and four stolen bases in 517 plate appearances. It'll be Anthony Alford starting in […]

Ian Happ Isn't Starting On Friday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ will be on the bench to begin Friday's contest against the Chicago White Sox and left-handed starter Dallas Keuchel. Happ is batting just .198 with a .301 on-base percentage, 15 home runs, and two stolen bases in 397 plate appearances this season. That being said, he's been much more effective […]

Randy Arozarena Not Starting Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena isn't starting against the Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Matt Harvey on Friday. Arozarena has provided both the Rays and fantasy managers with some quality production this season, hitting .272 with a .351 on-base percentage, 16 home runs, and 11 stolen bases in 481 plate appearances. The Rays will start […]

Akil Baddoo Not In Friday's Lineup

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo isn't in the team's lineup on Friday for a matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays and left-handed starter Steven Matz. The 22-year-old has been one of the best rookie hitters in baseball this season, batting .261 with a .327 on-base percentage, 10 home runs, and 14 stolen bases in 339 […]

Eric Haase Activated From Injured List

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase (abdomen) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The 28-year-old has provided the Tigers and fantasy managers with some quality power production this season, batting .238 with a .293 on-base percentage, 19 home runs, and two stolen bases in 273 plate appearances. If Haase is available in your […]

LCS/LEC DFS Lineup Picks for 8/28/21 - FanDuel, DraftKings League Of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome to RotoBaller's coverage of League of Legends DFS for both FanDuel and DraftKings. Be on the lookout for coverage of the LPL, LCK, and LCS as well as we have some great analysts covering all LoL leagues for the playoffs. Today, I am focusing on the 2-game LCS/LEC slate with contests available on FanDuel […]

Dinelson Lamet Resumes Rehab Assignment

San Diego Padres pitcher Dinelson Lamet (forearm) resumed a rehab assignment on August 24 with Low-A Lake Elsinore. Working his way back from elbow and forearm issues, Lamet was dealt a setback a few weeks ago with a hip infection. After his breakout 2020 season, the 29-year-old right-hander has been limited to just 34 ⅓ […]

Chris Paddack Nearing Return

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack (oblique) threw three frames in a bullpen session Thursday as he mounts his return to the mound. The right-hander hasn't pitched since July 27 and is expected to throw another bullpen before the Friars decide whether he'll need a rehab start or return straight into the rotation. With the […]

David Blough Appears In Line To Start Friday

Based on repetitions on Friday, The Athletic's Chris Burke guesses that quarterback David Blough will get the start on Friday night in the preseason finale against the Indianapolis Colts. Blough is likely to head into the final preseason game as the leader in the race for backup QB duties behind Jared Goff. Tim Boyle is […]

Trey Lance Splits First-Team Reps With Jimmy Garoppolo

San Francisco 49ers rookie first-round quarterback Trey Lance split first-team repetitions at practice on Wednesday and Thursday. Lance spent a short series with the first-team on Thursday while Garoppolo worked with the second-team in red-zone drills. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has yet to name a starter under center, but it's expected that they'll go with […]

Kylen Granson Will Be Featured As Pass-Catcher

Indianapolis Colts rookie tight end Kylen Granson will be featured this year as a pass-catching tight end, and he's already been involved in training camp. The Colts also have Jack Doyle and Mo Alie-Cox at the position, but Granson has a chance to benefit if Doyle and Alie-Cox have significant blocking responsibilities, especially with left […]

Lucid's Best Bets - Premium MLB Betting Picks for 8/27/2021

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! It's humpday, the weekend is here! 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 this final push of the MLB season. If you […]