Champ or Chump: Frank Schwindel

Now that the calendar has officially flipped to September, it's time to get weird if it helps you in the standings. If your league is coming down to saves and holds, roster SP-eligible relievers such as Diego Castillo and Ryne Stanek instead of starting pitchers. If you're ready to move on from a big name […]

Anthony Miller Practices Monday

Houston Texans wide receiver Anthony Miller (shoulder) was present for Monday's practice. It was his first practice since suffering a dislocated shoulder during the second preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. The 26-year-old is considered questionable for the regular-season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Miller is expected to be the Texans' primary slot receiver […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Tuesday 9/7

Welcome to another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Whether you are just trying to get that elusive category win or you are trying to […]

Updated Running Back Rankings - Fantasy Football PPR Drafts

It is the final days before the NFL season starts, and many fantasy football players will still be drafting until the final night before kickoff. Below we provide a look and review of our latest updated fantasy football running back rankings, here to set you up well if there is a crunch for preparation time […]

Hunter Henry Expects To Play In Week 1

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (shoulder) is expected to play Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins. The 26-year-old has been dealing with a shoulder injury since August 8 but will be all systems go for the regular-season opener. The Patriots signed both Henry and fellow tight end Jonnu Smith this offseason to form […]

Myles Straw Records Three Hits Monday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Myles Straw went 3-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Straw has been terrific since coming over to the Tribe at the trade deadline and is now .348 with two stolen bases over his previous 23 at-bats. Fantasy managers in need of batting average, runs, and […]

Thursday Night Football DFS Prop Picks for Monkey Knife Fight - Buccaneers vs Cowboys

The NFL season is back, and we cannot waste our opportunity to make some cash. After six long months, the NFL is finally back, and with that comes a chance to win some money. Tonight, we have our first shot with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosting the Dallas Cowboys. On MKF, there are no massive […]

Franmil Reyes Homers Monday

Cleveland Indians outfielder and designated hitter Franmil Reyes went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Reyes now has a 1.037 OPS with three home runs over his previous 25 at-bats and appears to be locked in for the fantasy stretch run.

Bubba's DraftKings DFS Breakdown - Daily MLB Quick Hits (9/7)

Welcome back to another edition of MLB DFS Quick Hits. Today we have a 12 game main slate to preview. Bubba (@bdentrek) will go over weather, totals, plays, and more to get your MLB DFS lineups ready. Be sure to subscribe to the MLB DFS Quick Hits, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe […]

Deeper PPR Draft Values and Early Waiver Wire Pickups

The NFL and fantasy football seasons are right around the corner, so at this point, you're either getting ready for your final fantasy football draft or have already drafted your teams and are now ready to analyze the waiver wire for any overlooked players and make minor roster tweaks. This is definitely not the time to […]

High-Upside Bench Players to Stash

Our fantasy drafts are always just one piece to the bigger championship puzzle. Most fantasy rosters go through an incredible amount of turnover and as fantasy managers, we are constantly looking for a winning combination. Our benches are often a mixture of solid enough players we can throw into our lineup in a pinch or […]

Updated Fantasy Football IDP Rankings - Risers and Fallers

We are less than one week away from the beginning of the 2021 NFL season, and that means it’s time for us to put together our final preseason IDP Positional Rankings. Injuries have been suffered, cuts made, trades executed, and depth charts announced. Now, we have tons of information about everyone we care about and […]

Must-Have Players for 2021 Fantasy Football

Winning in fantasy football requires just one simple strategy: pick the best players. Of course, we don't know who those players will be, otherwise it would be too easy. That's where extensive research and opportunistic drafting comes into play. Luckily, I've done the first part for you, the reader. The rest is up to you. […]

Ryan Yarbrough Last Two Innings Monday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough allowed seven earned runs and two walks on eight hits and two walks while striking out one over two innings during Monday's 11-10 win over the Boston Red Sox. He did not factor into the decision after the impressive Rays comeback win. The southpaw was walloped and surrendered three […]

Austin Meadows Hits Inside-The-Park Homer, Extends RBI Streak

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows went 1-for-5 with an inside-the-park home run during Monday's 11-10 win over the Boston Red Sox. He flashed his speed and scored the tying run with an inside-the-park home run on Monday. The 26-year-old sits against southpaws and found himself on the bench in three of the last six […]

Wander Franco Collects Four Hits, Extends On-Base Streak To 36

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Wander Franco went 4-for-6 with a triple during Monday's 11-10 over the Boston Red Sox. He logged his first career four-hit game and extended his on-base streak to 36 games on Monday. The rookie phenom is on fire in September, hitting .455 (10-for-22) with a home run and three RBI over […]

Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - wOBA For Week 24

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! To those of you who have advanced to the fantasy playoffs or have locked up a spot, congratulations! Each week I have selected an advanced stat, chosen two top performers and two under-performers, and analyzed what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. This […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for September 7th, 2021

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for September 7th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Garrett Hampson Goes Deep In Loss To The Giants

Colorado Rockies outfielder Garrett Hampson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in a 10-5 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Monday. Hampson took Kevin Gausman deep in the bottom of the seventh inning for his only hit of the ball game. It was his ninth long ball of the year. […]

Ryan McMahon Blasts 21st Home Run Of The Season

Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in a 10-5 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Monday. McMahon put the Rockies on the board in the bottom of the second inning when he took Giants starter Kevin Gausman deep with a solo homer, his 21st […]

Trevor Story Goes Yard On Monday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and two strikeouts in a 10-5 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Monday. Story was hitless heading into the eighth inning before he smacked a two-run tater off Caleb Baragar. The two-run blast, his 19th of the season, had no material impact on […]

Kyle Freeland Destroyed On Monday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland took the loss on Monday when he allowed seven runs on nine hits with three walks and six strikeouts over 4 1/3 innings. It was a rough outing for Freeland as the pesky Giants were all over him from the get-go. He served up back-to-back home runs to Darin […]

Denver Coaches Have Faith In Javonte Williams

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams has been impressive during his first training camp. The rookie runner has earned the faith of the Denver coaches, with head coach Vic Fangio stating on Monday, "He's earned that trust, and we're not at all against playing him in any situation, in any time of the game." This […]

T.J. Hockenson Faces A Tough Schedule This Season

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson is a popular pick by many to emerge as a breakout tight end in 2021. Detroit's offense is lacking pass catchers and new quarterback Jared Goff is expected to lean on Hockenson with safe throws in the middle of the field. That being said, Hockenson faces a difficult challenge […]

Myles Gaskin Listed As The RB1 In Miami

Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin was listed as the team's RB1 when initial depth charts were released ahead of Week 1. Gaskin reportedly improved his pass blocking this offseason and has earned the trust of his coaches as a three-down back. There were some concerns earlier in the preseason when rumors of a three-way […]

Noah Fant Returns To Practice Monday

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (leg) returned to practice on Monday. Head coach Vic Fangio, when asked whether Fant would be available for Week 1's showdown with the New York Giants, responded, "I think so, I think so." Fant has missed a few weeks of practice since injuring his leg but he should be […]

Brandon Aiyuk Unlikely For Double Duty

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) continues to practice. However, as he proceeds to recover from a hamstring ailment suffered during the preseason finale, his role during Week 1 may be reserved to a punt returner exclusively. While that could change, it appears as if Deebo Samuel and George Kittle could be in […]

Nick Vannett Placed On Injured Reserve

New Orleans Saints tight end Nick Vannett was placed on injured reserve on Monday. Vannett sustained a knee injury in the preseason and now must miss three games after being placed on IR. The tight end was signed by New Orleans in the offseason after spending last season in Denver where he managed 14 receptions […]

D’Andre Swift “In A Better Spot” Ahead Of Week 1

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (groin) has a better chance to play during the opener against the 49ers. On Monday, head coach Dan Campbell indicated that Swift "is in a better spot," suggesting that he is moving in the right direction. Although the rookie seems to be fully recovered from a nagging groin injury, […]