Kyle Schwarber Activated For Friday's Game

The Boston Red Sox have activated outfielder Kyle Schwarber (hamstring, groin) prior to Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He is in the starting lineup, batting sixth and will be the designated hitter, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Schwarber, who was acquired from the Washington Nationals on July 29, has been on the IL […]

LCS/LEC DFS Lineup Picks for 8/14/21 - 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 […]

James Conner On COVID-19 List

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner has been placed on the COVID-19 list after being labeled a close contact. He was one of four players placed on the list, including defensive linemen Leki Fotu, tight end Darrell Daniels, and safety Charles Washington. This is tough news for Conner, as getting some reps with his new […]

D.K. Metcalf Plans To Take Another Leap In Third Season

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf had a breakout season in his sophomore campaign, putting up 83 receptions, 1,303 receiving yards, and 10 touchdowns. When asked about his goals for his third season, Metcalf replied "to be better than last year, that's always the goal." In what will be a different offensive scheme with new […]

J.J. Taylor Hauls In Five Receptions On Thursday

New England Patriots running back J.J. Taylor showed he was capable of being a dual-threat option during Thursday's preseason opener. He rushed two times for 10 yards and hauled in five receptions for 31 yards through the air. It was a nice outing for the second-year back, but he's remains buried on the depth chart. […]

Justin Upton Held Hitless Thursday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton couldn't get a hit in four at-bats during Thursday's 6-3 win against the Toronto Blue Jays. His post-injury struggles continued, as he is now slashing .143/.217/.222 in 17 games since being activated from the IL on July 22. Amid his struggles, he's now on the short side of a […]

Kristian Wilkerson Plays Well In Preseason Opener

New England Patriots wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson made the most of his chances during Thursday's preseason opener. The 24-year-old hauled in six receptions for 39 yards in the 22-13 win over the Washington Football Team. Wilkerson is buried on the depth chart, but this kind of performance certainly helps his status on the team. Although, […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Rushes For Over 100 Yards

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson put together an impressive performance during Thursday's preseason opener against the Washington Football Team. Stevenson came into the game after Damien Harris and Sony Michel were done taking their reps. The rookie rushed 10 times for 127 yards and two touchdowns in the 22-13 victory. Although, a majority […]

Mike Boone Out Up To Six Weeks

Denver Broncos running back Mike Boone (quadriceps) will miss four-to-six weeks following an MRI on Friday. Boone will not require surgery, signaling that the injury could have been much worse. This is a tough blow to him as he was having an impressive training camp. He wasn't going to have a massive role, but reports […]

David Fletcher Scores In Thursday's Victory

Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher picked up a single in three at-bats Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. He also walked once and scored the game-winning run. Fletcher is slashing .306/.338/.380 with two home runs, 38 RBI, 63 runs, and 10 stolen bases. His lack of power limits his fantasy value, with a […]

Cam Newton Sees Limited Action On Thursday

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton saw limited time on the field during Thursday's preseason matchup with the Washington Football Team. He completed 4-of-7 attempts for 49 yards in the 22-13 victory. Rookie Mac Jones saw more time on the field and looked impressive in the preseason opener. Both quarterbacks limited their mistakes, but Newton […]

George Kittle Impressed With Trey Lance

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has liked what he has seen from his quarterback of the future, Trey Lance. Kittle has built chemistry with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo over the past few seasons, but it is only a matter of time before Lance gets the starting nod in San Francisco. "He has such a […]

Mac Jones Looks Solid In Preseason Opener

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones showed some impressive attributes during Thursday's preseason opener. He finished 13-for-19 on passing attempts with 87 yards and no touchdowns or interceptions. The Pats were a run-heavy team, but Jones showed he is capable of running this offense effectively. He was able to get the ball out on time, […]

Shohei Ohtani Throws Fifth Straight Quality Start

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (7-1) put together another solid performance on the mound Thursday night, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3. He recorded the win and went six innings, allowing two runs on three hits, three walks, picking up six strikeouts. He now has a five-game quality start streak, dating back to […]

Logan Thomas To Have Expanded Role?

Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas saw some action in the preseason opener against the New England Patriots on Thursday night, finishing with one reception for 24 yards. After a breakout season in 2020, Thomas could have an even larger role heading into 2021 with new quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick under center, who is notorious […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/13/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, Rotoballers! We’ve got a substantial 14-game slate on tap to start the weekend, but first, I want to give a massive shout-out to MLB for last night’s Field of Dreams game. It was a great spectacle between the Yankees and White Sox, and I hope they do it again. Plus, the game was […]

Wide Receivers to Prioritize in PPR Leagues

For fantasy football GMs, draft season is gearing up. Preparing for what is waiting for us in our virtual war rooms is a key part of the process, and the first thing to know is the language our leagues will speak to us in. The first step is to know if you're going to battle your […]

Wide Receivers to Prioritize in Non-PPR Leagues

Fantasy draft season will be upon us before we know it. Aside from evaluating ADP and staying in tune with training camp reports this summer, it's also important to study differences between league types. Some still play standard leagues but these days, PPR (point per reception) formats are the norm. The only difference between those […]

Ron Rivera Has High Praise For Jaret Patterson

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera liked what he saw from undrafted free agent running back Jaret Patterson when the team opened the preseason Thursday night in New England. The rookie was given a big opportunity to show what he is capable of and made the most of it. Patterson led the team in […]

Aaron Civale Threw Off The Mound

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Aaron Civale (finger) was able to throw off the mound at Progressive Field earlier this week. He is currently working his way back from a finger injury that has sidelined him since late June. Civale is likely to throw again and then probably go on a rehab assignment. The Indians could […]

Corey Dickerson Leaves Due To Injury On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Corey Dickerson (back) was unable to get through Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. He was pulled during the game due to back tightness. Dickerson went 0-for-2 at the plate before exiting and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. taking his spot. It wouldn't be shocking to see the Jays give Dickerson the […]

John Means Struggles In Thursday Loss

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means fell to 5-4 in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Tigers. Means pitched just 4 1/3 innings, allowing six runs on eight hits (including three home runs) and a walk with three strikeouts. It was an uncharacteristically poor outing for the O's ace, who has a 3.21 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, […]

Charlie Culberson Hits Solo Blast In Loss

Texas Rangers infielder Charlie Culberson was basically the only offensive player that showed up for this lineup on Thursday. He went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners. The veteran utility player collected one of the two hits for this offense in this game. He has four home […]

Mike Foltynewicz Posts Quality Start Versus Mariners

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz has been pitching well as of late and continued that on Thursday. He went seven innings, six hits, three earned runs, and six strikeouts in the 3-1 loss. Foltynewicz pitched well despite giving up two home runs in this contest. He was able to keep the Mariners offense in […]

Dansby Swanson Records Two Hits In Loss

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson has quietly put together a fairly strong season at the plate. He continued that going 2-for-3 with an RBI during Thursday's 12-3 blowout loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Swanson has pushed his batting average to .257 with a career high 20 home runs and 61 RBI this season. This much […]

Ozzie Albies Hits Solo Blast In Blowout Loss

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies made the lopsided defeat a little better with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Cincinnati Reds. He went 1-for-5 at the plate, but hit a solo home run off righty Jeff Hoffman in the seventh inning. It was Albies 20th of the season, but didn't have […]

Kyle Muller Optioned After Rough Outing

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Muller has been optioned to Triple-A following a rough outing against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. He went 2 1/3 innings, five hits allowed, six earned runs, three walks, and one strikeout in the 12-3 loss. This game was really the only really bad outing he has posted since joining […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 8/13/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 8/13 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.     High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up for on this slate. It makes sense to deploy these guys as your cash game plays on FanDuel and as your SP1 on DraftKings […]

MLB Betting Picks for Friday 8/13 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

After a big Friday last week going 3-for-3 in the match picks, we followed that up on Saturday going 2-for-2 with a voided game also. It was a "double your money" day with both winners coming in at +100 as the Reds easily covered the runline, beating the Pirates 11-3 while the Dodgers and Angels […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Hits Three-Run Homer Thursday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. made his one hit count in Thursday's 7-0 win over the Rockies, going 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a strikeout. Wade Jr. capped off a six-run fourth inning by demolishing a German Marquez fastball into the right-center seats for his 15th HR of the season. […]