Luis Torrens Out Of Wednesday's Lineup

Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens isn't starting on Wednesday. The Mariners will match up with left-hander Kolby Allard and the Texas Rangers but will do so with Torrens on the bench. The 25-year-old is hitting .206 with a .278 on-base percentage and 12 home runs in 237 plate appearances this season. He's been seeing more […]

LPL DFS Picks (8/12/21) - DraftKings and FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome back summoners, to a PLAYOFF EDITION article covering the LPL two-game slate that spans over the next two days. The playoffs have finally arrived and the bracket is right here https://lol.fandom.com/wiki/LPL/2021_Season/Summer_Playoffs. It's shaping up to be a pretty intense bracket, as some popular teams won't reach the double-elimination stage. Out of the two matchups […]

Jorge Polanco Triples, Homers In Wednesday's Win

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco went 2-for-4 with a triple and a solo home run in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the White Sox. Polanco hit the ball hard and in the air all night, drilling two flyouts before sending a ball 416 feet into the seats at 103.2 MPH. He later tripled, his second […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Expected To Rejoin Team Over The Weekend

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the injured list over the weekend while the team is visiting the Arizona Diamondbacks, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported Wednesday. Tatis Jr. has been sidelined since July 31 with left shoulder inflammation and has slowly been ramping up […]

RotoBaller PGA: One And Done Staff Picks - Wyndham Championship

One And Done Staff Picks Overview Here at RotoBaller, we are always searching for ways to give our readers the best fantasy sports content possible. With that goal in mind, we are very proud to announce the weekly PGA “One and Done” column will be back for a third season. In this feature, our golf […]

Brad Miller Isn't Starting On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Brad Miller isn't part of the starting lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander David Price. Miller is hitting .229 with a .316 on-base percentage, 12 home runs, and three stolen bases this season. Alec Bohm is starting at first base instead and will hit […]

Alex Colome Records Seventh Save

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome notched his seventh save of the season in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the White Sox. For the fifth time this month, Colome was presented with a save chance- and he successfully shut the door for the fifth time, walking one and utilizing 14 pitches to get the job done. […]

Josh Hader Nearing Return From COVID IL Stint

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader (COVID-19) is expected to be cleared to play in Thursday's series finale against the Chicago Cubs. Hader was placed on the 10-day injured list last week after being one of a handful of Brewers players to test positive for COVID-19. Fantasy managers will no doubt be happy to have […]

Bailey Ober Effective In No-Decision

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober put together a solid effort despite not factoring into the decision Wednesday. Ober pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing six hits and a walk while fanning six batters. The 26-year-old generated a whopping 17 whiffs, with all of them coming on his fastball, which featured a velocity faster than […]

John Curtiss Placed On Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed right-handed relief pitcher John Curtiss (elbow) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Per a tweet from the team, Curtiss has a torn UCL in his right elbow. It's unfortunate news as the reliever was enjoying a quality season out of the bullpen. In 44.1 innings this year, the right-hander had […]

Collin Johnson Solidifying His Spot On The Roster

Jacksonville Jaguars second-year wide receiver Collin Johnson is continually impressing in training camp. Johnson began to get more looks when the Jaguars had a few receivers miss practice due to injuries and personal matters, and he's made his mark. Per SI's John Shipley, Johnson "has seemingly done more than solidify a spot [on the roster]. […]

Francisco Lindor Takes Batting Practice On Wednesday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (oblique) took batting practice on Wednesday, Newsday Sports reported. This marks the first time the 27-year-old switch-hitter has taken BP since being sidelined with a Grade 2 oblique strain in mid-July. Lindor's on-field activities have accelerated in preparation for his return, although there is still no exact timetable set […]

LCK DFS Picks (8/12/21) - DraftKings and FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome back summoners, to another LOL breakdown article featuring two matchups tomorrow from the LCK. Let's see where we can find angles to attack the next slate. With it being just a two-game slate, finding ways to differentiate from the norm will be important Roster changes will be addressed if need be when mentioning each […]

Jose Altuve Collects Two Hits Against Rockies

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 2-for-5 in the Astros 5-1 victory over the Rockies on Wednesday. Altuve now has multiple hits in two of his last four starts but it has been a slow month of August offensively thus far. The 31-year-old is only 6-for-29 (.207) in August with zero extra-base hits and […]

Marvin Jones Jr. Returns To Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars free-agent wide receiver addition Marvin Jones Jr. (personal) returned to practice on Tuesday after being absent for several days. There was never any sense of concern around Jones' absence from training camp, but it's comforting that the veteran wideout was able to return on Tuesday. While Jones doesn't have much to learn at […]

Michael Brantley Racks Up Three Hits

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley went 3-for-5 with two runs scored Wednesday against the Rockies. The American League leader in batting average improved that number to .332 and is slashing .355/.385/.480 in the month of August. The 34-year-old continues to be an unlikely, yet highly productive table setter atop a very potent Astros lineup. Brantley […]

Mookie Betts Back On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. The 28-year-old has missed the last three games with a hip injury and had only been back in the lineup for five games after a previous hip injury sidelined him in late July. Despite having an injury-filled campaign, Betts […]

Aledmys Diaz Three RBI Leads Astros To Win

Houston Astros third baseman Aledmys Diaz went 3-for-3 with one walk, one double and three runs batted in as the Astros took care of the Rockies 5-1 on Wednesday. Diaz was clutch the entire game, singling home runs in his first two at-bat and then adding an RBI-double in the eighth inning. Diaz is enjoying […]

Framber Valdez Earns Eighth Victory

Houston Astros starter Framber Valdez allowed only one run with eight strikeouts through six strong innings in the Astros 5-1 win over the Rockies on Wednesday. Valdez (8-3) walked four batters but allowed only four hits to earn his third victory over his last four starts. Valdez did not make his season debut until May […]

Joc Pederson Isn't In Wednesday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson isn't starting for the team on Wednesday as they take on the Cincinnati Reds and left-hander Wade Miley. In 379 plate appearances this season, Pederson is batting .246 with a .317 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases. He's been particularly effective at the dish as […]

Mike Yastrzemski Plates Two Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski had a nice day at the plate in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Diamondbacks. Yaz went 2-for-4 with a single, a double, two RBI, and a strikeout. The 30-year-old has hit for power but not average this season, slashing .225/.314/.470 with 18 home runs and 47 RBI. Unfortunately, this […]

Matt Barnes Getting Time Off After Rough Stretch

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes will get a couple of days off, manager Alex Cora told the press on Wednesday. The 33-year-old closer capped off a tough stretch of games by taking the loss on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing four runs on two hits and two walks in two-thirds of […]

Buster Posey Hits 14th Homer Of Season Tuesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey continued to hit for power in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Diamondbacks. Posey went 2-for-2 with a single, a solo home run, and three walks. The fifth-inning blast was Posey's 14th of the season. The veteran has been a huge fantasy asset this season, slashing .333/.428/.549 with 38 RBI. […]

Justin Fields Flashes Deep Ball In Joint Practice

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields connected on several deep balls for touchdowns during the team's joint practice with the Dolphins on Wednesday. This was the first time Fields has faced an opponent in the NFL that wasn't his own team and showed his fantastic arm. Flashy plays have become commonplace for the rookie passer, who […]

Mark Canha In A's Lineup Wednesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha (eye) is in the lineup on Wednesday and batting leadoff against Cal Quantrill and the Cleveland Indians. Canha left in the 10th inning of Tuesday's 4-3 A's win with right eye irritation. The 32-year-old righty has had difficulty heating up since returning from injury last month, only hitting .179/.324/.214 with […]

Myles Straw Isn't Starting On Wednesday

Cleveland Indians centerfielder Myles Straw isn't starting on Wednesday for a matchup with the Oakland Athletics and right-handed starter Frankie Montas. Straw is hitting .267 with a .338 on-base percentage, three home runs, and 19 stolen bases in 418 plate appearances this season. He's hitting .304 in 48 plate appearances since being dealt to Cleveland […]

T.J. Hockenson Providing Stability In Camp

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson continues to be the team's best offensive weapon thus far in camp. The Lions wide receivers group has dealt with injuries here and there but Hockenson has been a stable, daily presence. The third-year tight end racked up 101 targets last season, catching 67 passes for 723 yards and […]

Kyle Schwarber Could Start Rehab Stint On Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber (hamstring, groin) could start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, manager Alex Cora told the press on Wednesday. Schwarber was originally sidelined in early July with a right hamstring strain then experienced a setback due to tightness in his left groin. The 28-year-old is slashing .253/.340/.570 with […]

Irv Smith Jr. Impressing In Red Zone Drills

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. continues to have an impressive camp with preseason action not far around the corner. Reports out of camp have been promising for the second-year tight end, who has been spotted dominating the team's red zone drills. Smith enjoyed a solid final month of his rookie season last year, […]

Don't Expect To See Dalvin Cook In Preseason

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook remains primed to be one of the first players taken off fantasy football boards as the 2021 season draws near. But don't expect to catch any glimpses of Cook during the preseason as the coaching staff has to be smart with their dynamic runner. The 26-year-old dealt with injuries […]