Dominic Smith To Potentially Lose Playing Time

Following the New York Mets win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, manager Luis Rojas indicated that once Francisco Lindor (oblique) returns from the injured list within the next few days, Jeff McNeil will see more time in left field. Rojas told reporters that the preference is to play Javier Baez at second base, […]

Mike Moustakas Homers In 3-1 Win

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Mike Moustakas went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in a 3-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Moustakas launched his solo shot off of Miami starter Sandy Alcantara in the fifth inning to give the Reds a two-run lead. The veteran infielder has really struggled this year, hitting .206 with […]

Saquon Barkley Still Uncertain For Week 1

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) still hasn't received the green light to play during the Week 1 encounter against the visiting Broncos. Barkley is still working his way back from knee surgery, and he will get reps during the upcoming joint practice sessions with the New England Patriots, which is yet another […]

Draft Strategy: Building a Winner Around Travis Kelce

Drafting a tight end anywhere in the first round may just not feel right to you. If you don’t play in a tight end premium format like the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC), it is going to be very hard to pass on a top-flight running back or a superstar wide receiver in round one. […]

David Price Picks Up Loss On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher David Price struggled in Sunday's loss versus the New York Mets. Price got off to a rocky start with three runs being allowed in the top of the first inning, but he would settle down after that. The veteran would finish with a line of three hits, three runs, two […]

Alec Mills Struggles In Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills got rocked against the Kansas City Royals in Sunday's loss. Mills went four innings and allowed 11 hits, seven runs (six earned), zero walks and struck out five on the afternoon. The right-hander has become a permanent member of the Cubs rotation with the recent subtractions of Trevor Williams […]

Deebo Samuel Expected To Play On Sunday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (glute) is expected to play during Sunday's preseason clash against the Chargers, which is good news, primarily after leaving Friday's practice because of glute tightness. Nonetheless, considering the third-year wideout's injury history, it wouldn't be unreasonable to believe he will be limited for the remainder of the team's […]

Tyler Naquin Stays Hot, Homers Twice In 3-1 Win

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin stayed red-hot at the plate in a 3-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Naquin went 2-for-4 with two solo homers in the win. He hit a leadoff homer and then followed that up with another solo shot in the eighth inning to give the Reds an insurance run. […]

Kyle Rudolph Running Routes On Sunday

New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) was observed running routes and taking passes from Daniel Jones before Sunday's preseason clash against the Cleveland Browns. After undergoing foot surgery, the veteran remains on the PUP list, so his presence on the field was certainly a welcome sight. However, he still has a way to […]

Vladimir Gutierrez Picks Up Ninth Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez spun a gem in a 3-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Gutierrez allowed just one run on three hits over seven innings. He struck out eight and walked one in the start. The only mistake Gutierrez made was an RBI double off the bat of Jesus Sanchez in […]

Amari Cooper Plays 13 Snaps On Saturday

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper was able to play 13 snaps in Saturday's preseason game. Cooper had been activated from the PUP list just over a week earlier, so it was a good sign that the Cowboys felt safe having him out there in a meaningless contest. Cooper was not targeted in the game […]

Carlos Hyde An X-Factor For The Jaguars?

Jacksonville Jaguars veteran running back Carlos Hyde has had a fairly quiet training camp up until this point, but at least one reporter believes that Hyde will play a big role in 2021. Brian Sexton of Jaguars.com believes that Hyde "might be an X-factor this season," and he's "interested to see if the Jaguars are […]

Jake Elliott Back At Practice On Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott (ankle) is back at Eagles practice in full pads on Sunday. Elliott missed Thursday's preseason game against the New England Patriots due to an ankle injury, but he is no longer listed on the injury report and should be good to kick for Friday's final Eagles preseason game. Assuming no […]

Jalen Hurts Back In Practice On Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (illness) returned to practice on Sunday. Hurts had to go to the hospital right before the Eagles preseason game against the New England Patriots on Thursday. He was experiencing severe abdominal pain and was eventually diagnosed with a stomach infection. A few days of rest allowed him to feel well […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 22

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 […]

Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 22

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 […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22

We have completed another week of MLB action, and we have experienced more injuries, and most teams need more and more replacements. We have around five weeks left in the season, and we are already seeing some teams throw in the towel while others are falling out of the playoff race and may join them […]

Paul Goldschmidt Homers On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt hit a home run and a double in Sunday's win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. "Goldy" went 2-for-4, scoring twice and driving in a run. The home run was his 19th of the season and the RBI on the solo shot gives him 71 on the year. He's hitting […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22

Six weeks remain in the 2021 season. That's a short runway, but it's still a significant chunk of games, both in amount and importance. Most leagues' trade deadlines have already passed as well, leaving the waiver wire as fantasy managers' only recourse to improve their rosters. Most of the players who will be written up […]

Catchers to Stream - Week 22 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. […]

Alex Reyes Saves His 28th Game On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Alex Reyes picked up his 28th save of the season in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Reyes came in to pitch the ninth inning with a three run lead and escaped with a scoreless inning despite giving up two hits among his 13 pitches (10 strikes). Reyes has had […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 22

The year of the no-hitter is back on after Tyler Gilbert's no-no against the Padres last weekend. It was the eighth no-hitter of the year, and the first this season to be thrown by a rookie. And while Gilbert isn't in this week's column, we'll be taking a look at a bunch of rookie pitchers […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 22

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 22 of the MLB season (8/23 through 8/29). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some matchups in order to gain an edge on […]

Adam Wainwright Pitches Well Again On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright was outstanding again on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He tossed eight scoreless innings, allowing just two hits without issuing a walk and striking out nine. The veteran righty earned the win with his strong effort, improving to 12-7 and lowering his ERA to 3.10. 2020 and 2021 […]

Chad Beebe Leads Vikings With 47 Yards

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Chad Beebe caught two passes for 47 yards in the Vikings preseason loss to the Colts. Beebe came into training camp as a receiver the Vikings could count on but has endured a very quiet camp. Beebe needed a performance like this just to remind the coaching staff that he can […]

Alexander Mattison Totals 16 Receiving Yards

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison caught two passes for 16 yards in the team's second preseason game against the Colts. The Vikings played some of their first-teamer's in this game and Mattison was able to play some snaps with star teammate Dalvin Cook being preserved for the regular season. The entire Vikings offense struggled […]

Sandy Alcantara Strikes Out 11 On Sunday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara was outstanding in Sunday's start against the Cincinnati Reds. He pitched seven innings, allowing just two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out a career-high 11. Despite the excellent effort, the Marlins ace took his 12th loss, dropping to 7-12 on the season. He's rarely received […]

K.J Osborn Catches Two Passes Against Colts

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn caught two passes for 27 yards in the Vikings preseason loss to the Colts. The Vikings offense struggled for the second week in a row and Osborn caught the only two targets he saw in the game. But the Vikings played a portion of their starters for more than […]

Jake Browning Struggles Against Colts

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jake Browning completed 6-of-15 passes for 82 yards in the team's second preseason game against the Colts. Browning struggled to move the chains as the team's only touchdown was scored on a pick-six. Browning began camp earning praise from the coaching staff for his play but has fallen off the past few […]