Raimel Tapia Reaches Twice In Return To The Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia went 1-for-3 with a single and a walk in a 4-3 loss to the Texas Rangers on Monday. Tapia was making his return to the lineup after missing the last three weeks with a right big toe injury. He was consistently batting out of the leadoff spot prior to his […]

Trevor Story Goes Yard Twice On Monday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, and two strikeouts in a 4-3 loss to the Texas Rangers on Monday. Story simply was the Rockies' offense on Monday, swatting a pair of home runs as Colorado's comeback fell short. He swatted his first homer, a solo shot, in the […]

Dolphins Release Linebacker Benardrick McKinney

The Dolphins have released linebacker Benardrick McKinney, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Miami acquired McKinney and a seventh-round pick from the Texans earlier this offseason, but the marriage is now over after less than six months. This preseason, the 28-year-old made two tackles and was listed as the starting linebacker on the Dolphins' […]

German Marquez Loses To The Rangers On Monday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez took the loss on Monday when he surrendered four runs on seven hits with two walks and two strikeouts across six innings in a 4-3 loss to the Texas Rangers. Marquez was victimized by the long ball on Sunday, giving up three of them, which accounted for all the […]

Josiah Gray Still Seeking First Win

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Josiah Gray was handed his second loss of the season Monday, as he gave up six runs on seven hits and three walks to the Philadelphia Phillies in four innings. He struck out four batters and gave up one home run, the first one he's allowed that wasn't a solo shot. […]

Carter Kieboom Homers In Loss To Phillies

Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom had the biggest hit of the day for the Nationals, hitting a solo shot off of Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler in a 7-4 loss Monday. Kieboom went 2-for-4 with the homer and two runs scored. Kieboom now has five home runs on the season. He hasn't taken […]

Bobby Dalbec Hits Solo Shot Monday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec hit a solo home run against the Tampa Bay Rays Monday, providing the long bright spot in a 6-1 loss. Dalbec went 1-for-3 with a walk in the game. With seven homers in his last 15 games, Dalbec is one of the hottest hitters going, and he's slashed […]

Daily Fantasy Golf DraftKings Picks (PGA DFS): Tour Championship

Welcome back, RotoBallers! As always, please check out my weekly spreadsheet in the link below to get started on your research for the Wyndham Championship. You will be able to weigh out the categories however you see fit once you make a copy, and I always love hearing the success you have found while using the […]

Nick Pivetta Takes Seventh Loss Against Rays

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta couldn't get the job done against the Tampa Bay Rays Monday, allowing four runs on six hits and five walks in five innings while striking out six batters. He took the loss, dropping his record for the year to 9-7. From the start it wasn't Pivetta's day, as […]

Chris Ellis Turns In Decent Start Monday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Ellis turned in an encouraging start in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Blue Jays. Ellis pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing a single run on two hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with two strikeouts. The 28-year-old has made just three appearances this season but has a 3.09 […]

Mike Trout Continues Dealing With Soreness

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) continues to deal with lingering soreness, according to manager Joe Maddon. The Angels manager added that the organization is getting closer to a final decision on Trout's status. He has been sidelined since mid-May due to a calf issue. Trout is pushing to play, but we'll see if […]

Alcides Escobar Exits Early On Monday

Washington Nationals shortstop Alcides Escobar (knee) was removed early during Monday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. He fouled a ball off his left knee during the first inning. Escobar was forced to leave in the middle of the at-bat. The team will likely give an update on Escobar after the game. Adrian Sanchez took over […]

Washington Releases Isaiah Wright

The Washington Football Team has released wide receiver Isaiah Wright as they begin to make cuts to their roster. This will not be the last move they make, as teams must trim their roster to 53 players before 4 p.m. on Tuesday. Wright was leapfrogged by Dax Milne as a punt returner, and with a […]

Freddy Peralta On Track To Return On Friday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (shoulder) is on track to return to the starting rotation on Friday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. He hasn't made any rehab starts, but it doesn't sound like he'll need one. The right-hander is likely going to miss roughly two weeks of action, but it sounds like he's making […]

Eduardo Escobar Could Return This Weekend

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Eduardo Escobar (hamstring) is expected to rejoin the lineup sometime this weekend. He has been sidelined roughly a month while dealing with a lingering hamstring issue. The veteran infielder is hitting .788 OPS with two home runs over 21 games with the Brewers. Fantasy managers should be patient with him because […]

Willy Adames Expected To Return Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (quad) is expected to return to the starting lineup for Tuesday's game. He has been progressing well from a quad injury and was able to go through a pregame workout prior to Monday's contest. The young shortstop has not played in nearly a week, but it sounds like that streak […]

Arizona Cardinals (D/ST, ARI) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Targets

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~200 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~227 Even though getting 10+ points per game from your defense is beneficial, we still don't want to reach and draft a D/ST early in our fantasy drafts. While some defenses like the Ravens, Steelers, and Bears have proven to be season-long holds in years past, you're […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Swats Two Homers In Win

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. slugged a pair of long balls on Monday to help pace his club to a 7-3 victory over the Orioles. His solo shot in the fourth put the Jays on the board for the first time before he added a three-run bomb in the seventh to blow […]

Robbie Ray Picks Up 10th Win

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Robbie Ray earned his 10th win of the season on Monday as his club defeated the Orioles 7-3. The left-hander was excellent once again in this one, tossing seven innings and striking out 10 while allowing just two earned runs. The O's recorded just four hits and one walk off […]

Miami Dolphins (D/ST, MIA) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Targets

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~185 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~204 Even though getting 10+ points per game from your defense is beneficial, we still don't want to reach and draft a D/ST early in our fantasy drafts. While some defenses like the Ravens, Steelers, and Bears have proven to be season-long holds in years past, you're […]

Cleveland Browns (D/ST, CLE) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Targets

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~190 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~213 Even though getting 10+ points per game from your defense is beneficial, we still don't want to reach and draft a D/ST early in our fantasy drafts. While some defenses like the Ravens, Steelers, and Bears have proven to be season-long holds in years past, you're […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out Eight In Loss On Monday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo allowed three runs over six innings in a 3-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. Castillo struck out eight and walked two in the loss. The veteran right-hander got off to a rocky start, giving up a two-run homer to Paul Goldschmidt in the first inning, but he […]

San Francisco 49ers (D/ST, SF) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Targets

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~155 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~167 Even though getting 10+ points per game from your defense is beneficial, we still don't want to reach and draft a D/ST early in our fantasy drafts. While some defenses like the Ravens, Steelers, and Bears have proven to be season-long holds in years past, you're […]

Kyle Farmer Launches 12th Homer

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo homer in a 3-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. Farmer connected with a second-inning offering from Jon Lester to give the Reds their only run of the contest. The veteran shortstop is enjoying a career year in Cincy, hitting […]

Los Angeles Chargers (D/ST, LAC) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Targets

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~210 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~245 Even though getting 10+ points per game from your defense is beneficial, we still don't want to reach and draft a D/ST early in our fantasy drafts. While some defenses like the Ravens, Steelers, and Bears have proven to be season-long holds in years past, you're […]

Denver Broncos (D/ST, DEN) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Targets

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~220 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~250 Even though getting 10+ points per game from your defense is beneficial, we still don't want to reach and draft a D/ST early in our fantasy drafts. While some defenses like the Ravens, Steelers, and Bears have proven to be season-long holds in years past, you're […]

Jose Iglesias Sitting Again

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Jose Iglesias is absent from Monday's starting lineup against the New York Yankees. This is the second consecutive game that Iglesias has rode the bench, with Jack Mayfield taking his spot both times. Angels manager Joe Maddon stated that he wants to take a closer look at Mayfield for the future. […]

Shohei Ohtani Will Miss Tuesday's Start

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (hand) won't make his next start on Tuesday against the New York Yankees, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Ohtani exited Saturday's game after being hit in the hand by a fastball while up to bat. He has still been able to hit after the injury, but […]

Buffalo Bills (D/ST, BUF) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Targets

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~170 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~181 Even though getting 10+ points per game from your defense is beneficial, we still don't want to reach and draft a D/ST early in our fantasy drafts. While some defenses like the Ravens, Steelers, and Bears have proven to be season-long holds in years past, you're […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (8/31/21) - DraftKings Daily Fantasy

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of my Counter-Strike: Global Offensive DFS picks. I'm back with the final day of Group C, we have a great set of games all set to start at 2 pm EST! First off we have NaVi taking on FaZe in a battle for first place, BiG gets mousesports, and […]