Dakota Hudson Completes Third Rehab Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson (elbow) threw 46 pitches in a four-inning rehab start on Tuesday, walking two and striking out one. It was his third rehab start thus far, and the team wants him to appear in at least two more, according to Derrick S. Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Hudson […]

Buster Posey Takes A Seat Wednesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game to take on the Colorado Rockies, according to MLB.com. Posey's had a resurgence at the plate this season, slashing .304/.393/.511 with 17 HRs across 93 games, but caught four of the last five days. Curt Casali will catch and bat […]

Jon Gray Activated Wednesday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray has been activated from the injured list on Wednesday, according to the team. He was placed on the IL on September 1 with right forearm tightness and missed just one start. Gray's having a bit of a bounceback season on the mound, pitching to a 4.13 ERA with a […]

Chi Chi Gonzalez Headed To Injured List

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right oblique strain, the team announced. Gonzalez is having a miserable season, so this news shouldn't affect many fantasy leagues. He's sporting a 6.50 ERA with just a 12.5 K% and 18 HRs allowed over 99.2 […]

Curtis Samuel Begins Practice, Then Heads To Sidelines

Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel (groin) joined the team at practice once again on Wednesday but then headed to the sidelines after appearing to be in some discomfort. Samuel was spotted working with trainers and getting stretched out after running some routes at the beginning of practice. This doesn't help the outlook of […]

Washington Defense A Solid Starting Option Week 1

The Washington Football Team D/ST is a solid starting option for fantasy managers in Week 1 as they take on the Los Angeles Chargers. Although they are going up against a talented offense that features the likes of Justin Herbert, Keenan Allen, and Austin Ekeler, the Washington defense should be started with confidence. Last year, […]

Matt Olson Collects RBI In Loss To White Sox

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 0-for-4 with an RBI in a loss to the White Sox on Tuesday. Olson drove in a run early with a sac fly, but couldn't muster anything else versus a stingy Chicago bullpen. Olson has been quiet lately, but he still ranks in the top-eight percent in baseball […]

Starling Marte Swipes 43rd Base Of Season On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Starling Marte went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in a loss to the White Sox on Tuesday. Marte has slowed down a little bit after his torrid start to his A's career, but the 32-year-old is still a must-start player in fantasy. He still leads the Majors with 43 […]

James Kaprielian Labors Versus White Sox On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian allowed one run across four innings in another short start for the rookie right-hander. The White Sox made Kaprielian work in this one as he had 92 pitches through four innings as he's now failed to complete the sixth inning in five straight outings. The rookie started the season […]

Discussing Week 1 Thursday Night Football DFS: Dallas Cowboys at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - The Fantasy Jones Podcast

Frank Ammirante and Carlos Marion discuss the Week 1 Thursday Night Football DFS slate between the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Listen in for single-slate strategies as well as best picks for the game. Frank and Carlos also talk about their favorite bet for the night. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Will Look To Start Off Strong Week 1

Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick will look to make a good first impression with his new team against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1. The Chargers allowed the ninth-fewest passing yards per game last year, and that was without their elite safety Derwin James. This matchup has the look of a low-scoring game, […]

DeAndre Hopkins Draws Favorable Week 1 Matchup

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins will start off the season with a favorable matchup in Tennessee against the Titans. Hopkins will face off against a Titans defense that gave up the ninth-most points last season. Last season, Hopkins was targeted 160 times. He had 115 receptions for 1,407 yards and six touchdowns. He averaged […]

Steelers Optimistic On Long-Term Deal For T.J. Watt

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that he's optimistic that the team will get a long-term contract extension worked out with star linebacker T.J. Watt, which will likely make Watt the highest-paid defensive player in the league. Tomlin expects Watt to return to practice on Wednesday to get ready for Week 1 against the […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/8/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Man does it feel like September, these days. Yes, I know it is September, but last year didn't feel like September. The 60-game season was still brand new, yet the playoffs were just around the corner. Fantasy baseballers didn't have a chance to settle into the daily grind and all the DFS fun was over before it started. […]

Kyler Murray Draws Favorable Matchup In Week 1

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray draws a favorable matchup in Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans. Not only could this game end up becoming a high-scoring shootout, the Titans defense allowed the ninth-most points last season. With the additions of wide receiver A.J. Green and running back James Conner, Murray will have an array of options, including one […]

Bradley Roby Being Traded To The Saints

The New Orleans Saints are acquiring cornerback Bradley Roby from the Houston Texans on Wednesday, according to sources. Roby is suspended for Week 1 as he completes his six-game suspension from last season for a banned substance, but he should help the Saints immediately at a position of need when he returns for Week 2 […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 9/8/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 9/8 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 9/8 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

Deshaun Watson Not Expected To Play Sunday

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio said he doesn't expect quarterback Deshaun Watson to play in Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars while his legal situation plays out. "I wouldn't expect him to play. … I wouldn't anticipate him playing this Sunday and we'll recalibrate as we go," Caserio said. The expectation is that Watson […]

Colton Welker Expected To Be Called Up On Wednesday

Colorado Rockies third baseman Colton Welker is reportedly going to get the call-up to the big leagues on Wednesday. The once Top 100 prospect has seen better days after a suspension cost him 100 games of the season. The 23-year-old hit .258 with an .829 OPS during his brief time in the minors this season. […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Dealing With Dislocated Thumb

New England Patriots rookie running back Rhamondre Stevenson (thumb) suffered a dislocated thumb in practice last week, according to a source. However, there is optimism that he should be OK to play in the season opener on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. We'll keep a close eye on the rookie's practice participation this week leading […]

Jason Martin Drives In Two Runs

Texas Rangers outfielder Jason Martin was one of the few sources of offense for this lineup on Tuesday. That isn't a sentence you're likely going to see often, but Martin was clutch here. He went 1-for-4 with a two-run single that helped the Rangers secure the 3-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Martin still has […]

Jake Gardiner Set To Miss Entire 2021-2022 Season

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jake Gardiner will most likely miss the entirety of the 2021-2022 campaign due to upcoming hip and back surgeries. The 31-year-old played just 26 regular-season games for the Canes last season - posting eight assists, a minus-one rating and 23 shots on goal while averaging 16:03 of time-on-ice. Signed to a four-year, […]

Jordan Lyles Spins Quality Start Versus Arizona

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jordan Lyles surprisingly pitched well during Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Right-hander Spencer Howard fired two scoreless frames before Lyles took over on the mound. He went seven innings, three hits allowed, one earned run, two walks, and three strikeouts in the 3-1 win. Let's be honest, the D-Backs are […]

Adam Duvall Launches 32nd Homer

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall has found new life with the bat since the trade deadline. Duvall has been hitting much better since being acquired by Atlanta. On Tuesday, he went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in the first inning off the Washington Nationals. This game was certainly a battle, but that three-run blast […]

Randy Arozarena Placed On The Paternity List

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena was placed on the paternity list Wednesday. He will be away from the team for at least three days following the birth of his child. The 26-year-old continues to produce in 2021, slashing .256/.356/.468 with 19 home runs, 62 RBI, 86 runs scored, and 13 stolen bases over 525 […]

Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 1

If you already had your fantasy football draft, you might already be in trouble at the tight end position. That is because Minnesota’s Irv Smith Jr., who was burning up the cheat sheet charts in the offseason after longtime veteran Kyle Rudolph took his talents to the New York Giants, is now going to miss […]

Max Fried Holds His Own On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried worked himself out of a handful of jams during Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. He went six innings, six hits allowed, one earned run, four walks, and five strikeouts in the 8-5 victory. The 27-year-old clearly had control issues with four walks, but managed to escape with limited […]

Drew Smyly To Remain In Bullpen

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Drew Smyly will remain in the bullpen for likely the rest of the season. The veteran lefty seems to have lost his spot in the rotation to youngster Touki Toussaint. To be fair, Smyly hasn't been too reliable with a 4.71 ERA in 116 2/3 innings. He signed a one-year deal […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Wednesday 9/8

Fantasy managers in daily leagues no doubt have holes to fill. The easiest way to do that is with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best fantasy baseball streaming picks - options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these […]

Charlie Morton Signs Extension With Braves

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton has signed a one-year extension with the organization. There was some speculation that Morton would retire this offseason, but he received a significant offer from Atlanta. The veteran right-hander will receive a one-year extension worth $20 million, which includes a club option for the 2023 season. The 37-year-old has […]