Kevin Love Likely To See A Reduced Role

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (calf) is expected to see less playing time this season. The 32-year-old, who is owed $60 million over the next few years, continues to deal with a nagging calf issue that plagued him for most of the 2020-21 campaign. Love is also reportedly out of shape, as evident by his […]

Kyle Farmer Hits Two-Run HR In Win

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in a 12-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Farmer took Atlanta reliever Josh Tomlin deep in the sixth inning, giving him 11 homers on the year. After opening the year as a bench player, the veteran shortstop has been a surprising producer […]

Brandon Woodruff Cleared Of Injury

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff did not leave Thursday's start early against the Chicago Cubs due to injury. He was hit by a comebacker in the third inning and was removed from the game after 74 pitches. "That comebacker to end the third inning got all glove," said Woodruff. "Didn't get him in the leg […]

Tyler Naquin Homers, Drives In Three

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer in a 12-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Naquin took former Cleveland teammate Josh Tomlin deep as part of a five-run third inning. The veteran outfielder is now hitting .246 with 14 homers, 39 runs, 60 RBI, and five steals in what […]

Zach Collins Contract Not Fully Guaranteed

San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins recently signed a three-year, $22 million deal with the club. However, due to Collins' injury history, only a portion of the contract ($10.675 million) is guaranteed. The 23-year-old played sparingly throughout his four seasons in Portland because of a nagging foot issue, so there is plenty of risk associated […]

Tyler Stephenson Hits Seventh Homer

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson went 3-for-5 with a solo homer and two runs scored in a 12-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Stephenson took Atlanta reliever Edgar Santana deep in the ninth inning to give Cincinnati their final run on an evening where they hit five homers. The rookie backstop has been […]

Jesse Winker Hits Grand Slam In Win

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker had a big game in a 12-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Winker fell just a triple shy of the cycle, going 3-for-4 with a grand slam in the win. The veteran outfielder continues to chug along in his career year, hitting .309 with 32 doubles, 24 homers, […]

Cavan Biggio Begins Rehab Assignment Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Cavan Biggio (neck) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday. He's been sidelined since August 3 with back and neck discomfort. The 26-year-old has struggled this season, slashing .215/.316/.350 with seven home runs, 26 RBI, 26 runs scored, and three stolen bases over 77 games. Biggio is eligible […]

Cory Joseph Returning To Detroit

Free-agent guard Cory Joseph was re-signed by the Pistons on Thursday. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed, although it comes after the team recently waived him a few weeks ago. The veteran averaged 8.2 points, 3.4 assists, and 2.5 boards throughout 63 games with Sacramento and Detroit last season. However, with Killian Hayes […]

Wyndham Championship - Showdown Round 2 (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 […]

Jonathan India Doubles, Homers Vs. Braves

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India turned in another strong performance in a 12-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. India went 2-for-4 with a double, a homer, and a walk in the victory. Now the favorite to win the National League Rookie of the Year award, India is hitting .281 with 20 doubles, […]

James Harden Extension In The Works

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden could be nearing a contract extension. General manager Sean Marks is hoping a new deal will be complete before the start of the new year, with Kyrie Irving also on the radar to receive one as well. The latest update comes after Kevin Durant recently agreed four-year, $198 million extension […]

OwnersBox MLB Lineup Picks (8/13 - 8/19) - Weekly Fantasy Baseball

Welcome back RotoBallers! We've made it to August, and we're back at it this week with another juicy contest on OwnersBox! This week's free RotoBaller contest has a $1,000 cash prize pool - for new users it's completely free to enter with code MLB10! All new OwnersBox users also get a free year of RotoBaller […]

Vladimir Gutierrez Picks Up Eighth Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez picked up a win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Gutierrez allowed just one run over six innings while striking out six and walking two in the win. The Braves scored their lone run off of Gutierrez with a first-inning single by Dansby Swanson, but the right-hander was able to […]

The Outsiders: Prospect Hitters to Know for Deep Dynasty Leagues

Welcome to the latest update where I highlight prospects that should be on your radar in deep dynasty leagues. For "standard" dynasty leagues, we have RotoBaller's Premium Top 250 Dynasty Prospect Rankings, updated and maintained by our prospect guru Marc Hulet. But for you degenerates who participate in the deepest of dynasty leagues, you always […]

Kyrie Irving Could Be Next For An Extension

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving could be next in line to score an extension, according to general manager Sean Marks. A new James Harden agreement is also being orchestrated, with the hope that both players receive new contracts before the start of the 2021-22 NBA campaign. The 29-year-old averaged 26.9 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.8 […]

Jake Fraley Hits Eighth Homer Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley went deep for the eighth time this season in Thursday's matchup against the Texas Rangers. It was his only hit in three at-bats. Fraley has been on a slide over his last 15 games with just a .562 OPS in that time, but this home run gives him eight homers […]

NL-Only and AL-Only Waiver Wire for Week 20

Welcome back to the NL-only and AL-only pickups column. Each week, I'll look at five players who are under 15% rostered in Yahoo! leagues and who can be considered as options to add in deep-league formats, such as 15-teamers or AL or NL-only leagues. I'll also include a recommendation for what to do with each […]

J.P. Crawford Hits Homer Thursday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford hit his sixth home run of the season Thursday en route to a 2-for-4 day against the Texas Rangers. He also doubled. Crawford has been a better baseball player in real life than in fantasy, where he gets no credit for his stellar defense and his lack of counting stats […]

ADP Fallers at Running Back

We continue looking at ADP risers and fallers through the offseason as we already completed our first run back in June. Average Draft Position (ADP) indicates the average position where a player is drafted over more than one fantasy football draft. You can consider it as the price you have to pay to draft and […]

Kawhi Leonard Agrees To New Deal With Clippers

Free-agent forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) agreed to a four-year, $176 million deal to remain in Los Angeles. Leonard recently opted out of a $36 million player option, so naturally, many would speculate where he would end up next. However, after tearing the ACL in his right knee during the postseason, requiring surgery, the Clippers managed […]

RotoSurgeon's Hot Takes for 2021 Fantasy Football

If you've followed me (@RotoSurgeon) on Twitter for more than a short period of time or even had the displeasure of scrolling my timeline, you will know that my opinions are...plentiful. Going against the grain is my lifeblood. It keeps my dopamine receptors busy and provides the fuel to keep searching the sports realm for […]

Najee Harris - Rookie Spotlight

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been looking for a featured running back since Le'Veon Bell last graced the gridiron at Heinz Field. Bell held out for all of 2018 due to a dispute over his contract, but that is a story for a different time (Spoiler: it was a bad decision). James Conner took over the […]

Marco Gonzales Throws Complete-Game Gem

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales was at his best Thursday, throwing a complete game against the Texas Rangers. He allowed just one run on two hits and one walk with nine strikeouts on 108 pitches. Gonzales's outing just serves to highlight how good he has been lately, with three consecutive quality starts and six […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 20

This column is always focused on the future when we look at the new prospects coming up through the various farm systems each week. Today I get to see a piece of baseball history when I go to my first ever game at Wrigley Field this afternoon. And even as a die-hard White Sox fan, […]

Sean Murphy Stuffs The Stat Sheet On Thursday

Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy went 2-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and two walks in a win over the Indians on Thursday. The Oakland backstop set the tone for the afternoon with a two-RBI double in the first inning, which would hold up as the winning runs in a 17-0 blowout. Murphy has seen […]

Tanner Houck Flashes Upside In Loss

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck took his third loss of the season Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays, but in doing so he flashed his terrific potential, especially as a fantasy asset. Houck allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits and no walks in five innings, but it's his strikeout totals that […]

Kyle Finnegan Takes A Loss Thursday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan took the loss in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the New York Mets, yielding a walk-off home run to slugger Pete Alonso. Finnegan, the newly-minted closer for the Nationals, retired one batter before facing Alonso. Finnegan has largely been effective this year with a 3.18 ERA, but […]

Starling Marte Continues To Dazzle For A's

Oakland Athletics outfielder Starling Marte went 2-for-3 with three RBI in a blowout win at Cleveland on Thursday. It was Marte's seventh multi-hit effort in 12 games with the A's as Oakland has been on fire since acquiring his services at the trade deadline. In all that time on base, Marte has eight steals without […]

Erick Fedde Lasts Four Innings Thursday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde lasted four innings in the second game of a doubleheader against the New York Mets Thursday. He gave up two runs on six hits and a walk with four strikeouts, taking a no-decision in the team's eventual 5-4 loss. Over his last seven starts, Fedde has allowed a 6.25 […]