Luke Weaver Picks Up The Win In Return

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Luke Weaver (3-3) allowed one earned run on four hits while striking out three across six innings during Wednesday's 8-3 win over the San Diego Padres. He didn't walk anyone and picked up his third win of the season. The 28-year-old has been sidelined since May with a shoulder injury and was […]

Leonard Fournette (RB, TB) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~75 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~85 ANALYSIS: Can someone explain Leonard Fournette's ADP to me? It feels like the fantasy community is acting like the playoffs never happened. I understand those stats don't count for fantasy, but it's not like they don't matter when assessing Fournette going forward. Yes, Fournette averaged just 11 points-per-game […]

Wade Miley Struggles In Loss To Cardinals

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley struggled in a 5-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of a Wednesday doubleheader. Miley allowed five runs on 12 hits over four innings of work while striking out two and walking one. It was a rough start for Miley, who coughed up three homers in the […]

Louis Oosthuizen Too Risky In Tour Championship

After three straight top-three finishes, Louis Oosthuizen has been battling a neck injury that kept him out of the Wyndham Championship and Northern Trust. Oosthuizen returned for the BMW Championship, and put up a T38 finish. Oosthuizen will start at -3, but due to his injury, and BMW performance, he isn't one to seek out […]

Josh VanMeter Homers, Drives In Three Runs

Arizona Diamondbacks' second baseman Josh VanMeter went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two walks during Wednesday's 8-3 win over the San Diego Padres. He crushed a two-run shot off Yu Darvish in the fourth inning to give the Diamondbacks a 4-0 lead. He added a bases-loaded walk to drive in three runs […]

Tony Finau Has Great Chance To Win Tour Championship

Tony Finau will start in the second position at the Tour Championship, eight-under par. However, even with his starting position, he isn't one of the two most expensive DFS players on most platforms. This gives Finau a ton of value. Finau has two career top-10 finishes at East Lake in four career Tour Championship starts. […]

Kenneth Gainwell (RB, PHI) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~140 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~177 ANALYSIS: The former Memphis Tiger will have his work cut out for him in Philadelphia, with an explosive incumbent starter (Miles Sanders) and plenty of NFL veterans with playing experience ahead of him (Boston Scott). A mobile quarterback (Jalen Hurts) and questionable offensive line further complicate the […]

Patrick Reed Returns In Tour Championship

Patrick Reed returns to the PGA Tour at the Tour Championship after a hospital stay for bilateral pneumonia. However, Reed revealed today he was later diagnosed with COVID-19. Without playing in either of the first two playoff events, Reed held onto a Tour Championship spot, by just 42 points over K.H. Lee for the final […]

Giovani Bernard (RB, TB) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~160 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~176 ANALYSIS: For years, Giovani Bernard was a thorn in Joe Mixon's side. Despite being a valuable running back, Bernard was out there in passing situations and the two-minute offense. At age 29, Bernard is now in Tampa Bay, and reports out of camp have him pegged with a similar role […]

Tony Pollard (RB, DAL) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~120 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~130 ANALYSIS: I distinctly remember the moment Ezekiel Elliott was ruled inactive in Week 15 of the 2020 season. All week, I had been advising fantasy managers to bench Zeke. Then, suddenly, every single start/sit question I was asked had the same answer: "Don't care who the other guy is, […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (9/2/21) - DraftKings Daily Fantasy

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of my Counter-Strike: Global Offensive DFS picks. Interesting first day of Group D it was, First map for Gambit was kept very close with TeamOne and then Map 2 ended in a blowout. Entropiq swept FURIA and Lack1 killed it at his cheap price. Lastly, ELiGe broke the slate […]

Collin Morikawa Has Been Disappointing In The Playoffs

Entering the FedEx Cup Playoffs in the number one position, Collin Morikawa hasn't been able to hold that ranking. Morikawa missed the cut at the first playoff event, The Northern Trust, and finished T63 last week at the BMW Championship. Those two less-than-impressive finishes have seen Morikawa fall to 11th in the standings, and he […]

Matt Duffy Scratched On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Duffy (neck) has been scratched from Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. He is dealing with neck stiffness, so hopefully it's just a day-to-day type of issue. In the meantime, Andrew Romine will cover second base and bat ninth against righty Joe Ryan. Romine isn't in a favorable part of the […]

Nyheim Hines (RB, IND) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~115 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~130 ANALYSIS: In his first three seasons with the Colts, Nyheim Hines has almost as many targets (215) as he does rush attempts (226). Last season, he averaged 12.1 PPR points on 10.3 opportunities (carries + targets) per game, resulting in a high-end RB3 finish on a per-game basis. But […]

Johnny Cueto Heads To Injured List

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. This shouldn't come as a shock considering manager Gabe Kapler mentioned Cueto was dealing with elbow soreness last week. The hope is that Cueto won't need more than 10 days. However, Cueto has dealt with plenty of […]

Justin Thomas Has Incredible History At East Lake

Justin Thomas has played in every Tour Championship since 2016, and in those five starts, has finished no worse than T7. Three top-five finishes for Thomas at East Lake, those were in 2017, 2019, and 2020. Thomas will start in a large group at -4, six shots back of leader Patrick Cantlay. However, it shouldn't […]

J.D. McKissic (RB, WAS) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~125 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~142 ANALYSIS: Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic was fantasy relevant in spurts last year while playing second fiddle to Antonio Gibson. McKissic carved out a large role in the passing game, commanding 110 targets which led to him catching 80 balls for 589 yards and two touchdowns. His ability […]

Daniel Vogelbach Activated From 60-Day Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Daniel Vogelbach (hamstring) has been activated off the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. He missed over two months due to a hamstring issue and foot injury that happened during his rehab assignment. He won't be in the lineup on Wednesday, but is an option off the bench for Milwaukee. Vogelbach is […]

Devin Singletary (RB, BUF) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~112 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~125 ANALYSIS: The Bills didn't add a running back via the 2021 NFL Draft, but they did bring in Matt Breida via free agency. While he's not likely to take on a bulk of the work, he's certainly capable in pass protection and as a pass-catcher, which could eat into Devin […]

Manny Pina Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Manny Pina (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive August 29. Hopefully, Pina won't miss much time, but he has been horrendous at the plate anyway. He is slashing .181/.285/.389 with nine homers across 172 plate appearances. Pina is normally a reliable backup catcher, but won't provide fantasy value […]

Cody Bellinger Isn't Starting On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger is on the bench for Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves and left-hander Max Fried. Bellinger is batting .172 with a .247 on-base percentage, nine home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 291 plate appearances this season. The Dodgers will go with AJ Pollock, Chris Taylor, and […]

Frankie Montas To Take The Mound Thursday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas will have his start moved up to Thursday against the Detroit Tigers. Apparently, lefty Sean Manaea is having a visa issue and won't be able to pitch on Thursday. This is actually a favorable change for Montas. He'll get a much easier opponent and has been tough to hit […]

Jorge Soler Gets Rest Day On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This appears to be a routine rest day for the slugging outfielder. Soler has been on fire since joining the Braves roster and should be rostered in basically all fantasy formats right now. Adam Duvall […]

Zach McKinstry Recalled From Minors

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Zach McKinstry has been recalled from the minors on Wednesday. He will add some additional position player flexibility down the stretch of the season. The 26-year-old got off to a red-hot start to the season, but has struggled as of late. Since his return in May, McKinstry is slashing .217/.265/.408 with […]

Tigers Activate Wily Peralta From The Injured List

The Detroit Tigers activated starting pitcher Wily Peralta (finger) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Peralta has pitched to a 3.63 ERA, a 5.21 FIP, 39 strikeouts, and 23 walks in 62 innings this season. The high FIP and low strikeout numbers mean Peralta is likely only a streaming option in deeper leagues for […]

Xander Bogaerts Placed On COVID IL

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (COVID) was officially placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Wednesday. Bogaerts was removed during Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays due to a positive COVID test. The 28-year-old is now the eighth Red Sox player to be placed on the COVID reserve list over the last few […]

Brandon Lowe On The Bench Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe isn't in the lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Boston Red Sox and left-handed starter Chris Sale. Lowe has arguably been Tampa Bay's best position player this season, batting .233 with a .336 on-base percentage, 31 home runs, and six stolen bases in 515 plate appearances. […]

Austin Meadows Out of Wednesday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows isn't starting on Wednesday. Tampa Bay will take on the Boston Red Sox and left-hander Chris Sale but will do so with one of their best hitters on the bench. Meadows is batting .234 with a .321 on-base percentage, 22 home runs, and three stolen bases in 514 plate […]

Ozzie Albies Out Of Braves Lineup On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (knee) is not in the lineup on Wednesday for the finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 24-year-old exited Tuesday's 3-2 loss to LA after taking a foul tip off of his left knee. Since x-rays on the knee came back negative, it's fair to consider him day-to-day at […]

Niko Goodrum Activated From Injured List

The Detroit Tigers activated infielder Niko Goodrum (groin) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. The 29-year-old is batting .224 with a .304 on-base percentage, six home runs, and 12 stolen bases so far this season. Goodrum can certainly contribute with some stolen bases, but he's also striking out 35.4% of the time, which limits […]