MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 8/26/21 (Premium Content)

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 8/26 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   Top-heavy slate tonight in terms of SP options. We have a trio of guys that have been among the league's most dominant starters in recent years. Some are in better shape than others, so we have some […]

Jonathan Villar Goes 2-For-3 In Loss To Giants

New York Mets second baseman/shortstop Jonathan Villar went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in the team's 3-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. It was his second multi-hit effort over his past three games. He's now slashing .274/.329/.438 with four home runs, two stolen bases, 10 RBI and eight runs […]

Nelson Agholor Exits Wednesday’s Practice Early

New England Patriots wide receiver Nelson Agholor (undisclosed) left Wednesday's practice early. He headed to the locker room early with OL Isaiah Wynn and did not return. It reportedly could be related to the heat as the temperature was around 90 degrees. The 28-year-old is expected to practice on Thursday, but his status for the […]

Tommy Edman Tallies Two Hits And Steals A Base

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman/outfielder Tommy Edman had a solid game in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. He went 2-for-5 with a pair of singles and a stolen base. The steal was his second in as many games and his 21st of the year. The Cardinals leadoff hitter has had a decent year […]

Christian Walker Draws Three Walks In Wednesday's Win

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker helped the team defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Wednesday. He went 0-for-1 with three walks and a run scored in the game. It was his second three-walk game of the year. Walker has been doing a good job of getting on base in August. While he's batting just […]

Marcus Semien Nearing Career-Best Marks

Shortstop Marcus Semien has been fantastic in his first season with the Toronto Blue Jays this year. Over 125 games, he's slashing .267/.333/.523 with 30 home runs, 13 stolen bases, 73 RBI and 89 runs. He set his career-high in stolen bases with 14 in 2018, and the following year, he set his career-high in […]

Hunter Henry Participates In 7-On-7 Drills

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (shoulder) participated in 7-on-7 drills during Wednesday's practice. He's been sidelined over two weeks after suffering a shoulder injury during training camp. The 26-year-old could practice Wednesday and is on target to play in the regular-season opener against the Miami Dolphins. It's unclear if Henry will play in […]

Dane Dunning Lands On COVID-19 Injured List

The Texas Rangers placed starting pitcher Dane Dunning on the COVID-19 injured list on Wednesday. Fellow starting pitcher Jake Latz was called up in a corresponding move and he went on to start Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Dunning is one of multiple players on the Rangers who is in COVID-19 protocols. The team […]

The Outsiders: Prospect Hitters to Know for Deep Dynasty Leagues

Welcome to the latest update where I highlight prospects that should be on your radar in deep dynasty leagues. For "standard" dynasty leagues, we have RotoBaller's Premium Top 250 Dynasty Prospect Rankings, updated and maintained by our prospect guru Marc Hulet. But for you degenerates who participate in the deepest of dynasty leagues, you always […]

Bryse Wilson Throws Five Scoreless Innings In His Return

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Bryse Wilson (arm) was activated from the injured list prior to Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He went on to start the game and he delivered a solid outing, pitching five scoreless innings. He allowed two hits and two walks while striking out seven. Wilson was sidelined for the minimum […]

Walker Buehler Picks Up 23rd Quality Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler threw another gem on Wednesday versus the San Diego Padres. Buehler earned his 23rd quality start of the season and went 6 2/3 innings in a no-decision. The right-hander allowed three hits, one run (zero earned), one walk and struck out eight on the evening. Buehler has been […]

Niko Goodrum Begins Rehab Assignment At Single-A

Detroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum (groin) began a rehab assignment at Single-A Lakeland on Wednesday. Goodrum has been sidelined since August 11 due to a left groin strain. It was estimated that he would miss a few weeks with the injury, so he's maybe just a little behind schedule at this point. Goodrum missed […]

Will Smith Won't Stop Hitting Home Runs

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith continued his power on Wednesday versus the San Diego Padres. Smith went 2-for-6 with a walk on the evening, but came through with a big solo home run in the top of the eighth inning to tie the game 1-1 at the time. The catcher leads all National League […]

AJ Pollock Hits 16th Homer In Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock went 1-for-7 with the winning two-run home run in Wednesday's 16 inning thriller versus the San Diego Padres. Pollock was hitless in his first six at-bats of the game, but he came up big with his rocket off of Daniel Camarena in the top of the 16th inning to […]

Wil Myers Leaves Wednesday's Game With Hamstring Issue

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (hamstring) was removed in the ninth inning of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. After the game, Padres manager Jayce Tingler told the media that Myers' removal was due to a "hamstring deal." He was replaced in the game by Jake Marisnick and the Padres went on to […]

Mike Williams Returns To Practice Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (hip) returned to practice on Wednesday. He's been sidelined for about two weeks with a hip flexor. Williams was limited to individual drills and did not participate in team drills during Wednesday's practice. The 26-year-old could play in the Chargers exhibition finale against the Seattle Seahawks. Williams is […]

College Football Betting Picks for Week Zero (8/28/2021)

After a shorter-than-usual hiatus, thanks to the FCS' spring season, college football has returned. This week, and every week, we will analyze some of college football's best available money-line and over/under bets on the board. Last season's record for our expert betting picks were 32-16, finishing with a 2-1 split on the January 1 bowl […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 8/26 - Monkey Knife Fight

The 2021 MLB Season is moving along nicely and we are having a ton of fun with pitcher strikeouts props so far. We will be here week in and week out offering up advice for some of the best prop picks in the industry with Monkey Knife Fight. Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer […]

Franmil Reyes Homers Wednesday Night

Cleveland Indians outfielder and designated hitter Franmil Reyes went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Texas Rangers. The home run from Reyes was nice to see as he has hit just three in August while also posting just a .600 OPS. He has been a source […]

Oscar Mercado Homers Wednesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Oscar Mercado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Texas Rangers. It was a solid night for Mercado who is hitting just .233 with 26 base hits in August. He is not currently fantasy-relevant despite the solid output Wednesday and should remain […]

Zach Plesac Earns Eighth Win Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac allowed two earned runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out four across 5 2/3 innings pitched in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Texas Rangers. Plesac was not sharp in this one despite earning the win and now has a 6.33 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in August […]

Bubba's DraftKings DFS Breakdown - Daily MLB Quick Hits (8/26)

Welcome back to another edition of MLB DFS Quick Hits. Today we have a 9 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 […]

Wander Franco Doubles Twice, Collects Three Hits

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Wander Franco went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored during Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. He now has 21 extra-base hits on the season. The rookie phenom is having a monster August and has seen his batting average jump from .250 to .274 over 20 games during […]

Ryan Yarbrough Lasts Four Innings In No-Decision

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough allowed two earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out none across four innings during Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. He did not factor into the decision. The southpaw didn't strike anyone out, but he didn't allow an extra-base hit on Wednesday. Yarbrough was […]

Francisco Mejia Launches Clutch Three-Run Shot

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run during Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. He launched a three-run go-ahead home run in the top of the ninth inning to give the Rays a 7-4 lead. It was his sixth long ball of the season and led Tampa Bay […]

Nick Castellanos Hits 23rd Homer

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in a 4-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Castellanos hit a ninth-inning homer off of Jake Cousins to give the Reds their only run of the game on an evening where Cincinnati only managed five hits. The veteran outfielder is heating up […]

Luis Castillo Takes 13th Loss

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo took a hard-luck loss in his start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Castillo allowed two runs over 6 1/3 innings while striking out six and walking two. The veteran hurler cruised through the first six innings of the game, allowing just one run, before struggling a bit in the […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for August 26th, 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 August 26th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Edward Cabrera Efficient In His Big League Debut

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Edward Cabrera was efficient in his major league debut on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. Cabrera made it through six scoreless innings before running into trouble in the seventh inning. His final line ended up being 6 1/3 innings pitched, three runs allowed on four hits and three walks with […]