Miguel Cabrera Gets Rest Day On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera will get a day off during Wednesday's game versus the Minnesota Twins. He hit the go-ahead single in the 11th inning on Tuesday and has played in back-to-back contests. The Tigers will give their veteran slugger a much-deserved day off to rest. Eric Haase will bat cleanup and serve […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 7/28/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/28 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 7/28 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 […]

Zach Hyman Signs With Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers and unrestricted free agent forward Zach Hyman have agreed on a seven-year contract worth $38.5 million. The pact will carry a $5.5 million AAV. The 29-year-old forward spent his entire six-year NHL career with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He's played mostly a complementary role in the past and scored 15 goals with […]

Joey Gallo Goes Deep Versus D-Backs

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo snapped his homerless streak against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. He went 1-for-3 with a three-run blast off righty Taylor Widener to break the 2-2 tie. The Rangers would hold on to win and snap their long double digit losing streak. That was Gallo's first home run since July 10, […]

Lamar Jackson Absent From Practice Due To COVID Issues

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is absent from practice after testing positive for COVID-19. The Ravens are going through an extensive process to confirm. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, it remains unclear how long Jackson will be out. The 24-year-old tested positive for COVID-19 in November and missed a game as a […]

Ian Kennedy Locks Down 16th Save

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Ian Kennedy continued his stellar work out of the bullpen on Tuesday. He threw a scoreless inning with two strikeouts and no hits allowed in the 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The veteran reliever notched his 16th save in 17 attempts this season. Kennedy is posting a 2.51 ERA and […]

Dane Dunning Tosses Quality Start Versus Arizona

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Dane Dunning posted a quality outing on Tuesday to help his team snap a long losing streak. He went 6 1/3 innings, six hits allowed, two earned runs, two walks, and three strikeouts in the 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He'll take a 4.20 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 90/31 K/BB […]

Ozzie Albies Smacks Homer In Win Over Mets

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies made sure to join in on the offensive parade against the New York Mets on Tuesday. He went 2-for-4 with a single and a home run in the 12-5 blowout victory. His performance was overlooked due to the fact Austin Riley hit two home runs and had 6 RBI. […]

Randall Cobb Headed To Green Bay

Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports that the Houston Texans have traded wide receiver Randall Cobb to the Green Packers. According to Rapoport, the deal will be official when the Packers gain the cap room. Cobb posted on his personal Instagram account, "I'm coming home." The 30-year-old has an $8.25 million base salary this […]

Austin Riley Hits Two Homers On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley provided enough offense that he could've beat the New York Mets by himself on Tuesday. Riley went 2-5 with a grand slam, and a two-run homer, totaling six RBI in the 12-5 blowout victory. It marked his third two-homer game this season. Riley is now up to 19 blasts on […]

Rough Fifth Inning Dooms James Kaprielian Versus Padres

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian turned in his worst outing of the season on Tuesday as he allowed a season-high six runs across 4 2/3 innings at San Diego. Kaprielian cruised through three innings, but ran into trouble in the fourth when the newest Padre Adam Frazier got on base prior to a monstrous […]

Alec Martinez Scores Three-Year Extension With Vegas

The Vegas Golden Knights paid a steep price to retain Alec Martinez's services for three more years. The 34-year-old defenseman's new contract will carry a $5.25 million AAV. It only became possible after the club flipped veteran goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, a fan-favorite and Vezina Trophy winner, to the Chicago Blackhawks yesterday. That move freed up […]

Abraham Almonte Blasts Two-Run Homer Off Mets

Atlanta Braves outfielder Abraham Almonte hasn't made a huge impact with the bat this season, but got it going on Tuesday. He went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a single in the 12-5 victory over the New York Mets. Almonte has been starting in the outfield lately against right-handed pitching. However, it wouldn't […]

Charlie Morton Gets The Job Done On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton wasn't perfect on Tuesday, but did his job versus the New York Mets. He went five innings, five hits allowed, three earned runs, two walks, and five strikeouts in the 12-5 victory. The Braves gave Morton plenty of early run support, so he didn't need to be perfect. He […]

Jose Suarez Tagged With Loss Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels starter Jose Suarez (4-4) picked up his fourth loss of the season during Tuesday night's blowout loss to the Colorado Rockies. He couldn't escape the fourth inning and gave up eight runs (four earned) while striking out four and walking two. He wasn't helped out by his defense, who committed three errors […]

Andrew Benintendi Goes 2-For-4 And Scores Twice On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi had a strong offensive game in the team's 5-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. He went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored. This was his second consecutive two-hit game as he went 2-for-4 with a home run on Monday. July has been a quiet […]

Dynasty Risers and Fallers: Thomas, Henderson, Tonyan

This column was written by Alan Seslowsky (@alanseslowksy) and provided to RotoBaller by our friends at RosterWatch. Each week, this column provides you with movement in the RosterWatch Dynasty Rankings. We highlight players who have gained or lost value recently. Tracking these player value trends assists dynasty players in identifying opportunities to improve their rosters, as […]

Patrik Laine Accepts Qualifying Offer

Winger Patrik Laine has accepted the Columbus Blue Jackets' qualifying offer, which means the restricted free agent will lock into a one-year contract with a $7.5 million cap hit. The 23-year-old forward appeared to be on the verge of becoming the next great scorer in the NHL after recording 30 or more goals in each […]

Daily Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the July 28th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Joel Armia Signs Extension With Montreal

Forward Joel Armia agreed to a four-year contract with a $3.4 million AAV to remain with the Montreal Canadiens and forgo the open market as an unrestricted free agent. The middle-six winger isn't a huge scorer but he has massive value in real-life hockey due to his defensive skills, size, and penalty-killing abilities. The 28-year-old […]

Brad Keller Delivers Quality Start On His 26th Birthday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller celebrated his 26th birthday on Tuesday with a strong outing against the Chicago White Sox. He pitched seven innings and allowed four hits, two walks and one earned run while striking out four. Unfortunately, the Royals' bullpen crumbled and Keller wound up with a no decision on the […]

Mike Reilly Re-Ups With Boston For Three Years

Mike Reilly rebuffed the allure of unrestricted free agency and signed a three-year contract extension with the Boston Bruins. The 28-year-old defenseman's contract will have a $3 million AAV. After a strong three-year collegiate career at the University of Minnesota, Reilly played parts of three seasons with the Minnesota Wild before moving on to the […]

Bryce Harper Records Inside-The-Park Homer Versus Nats

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in a loss to the Nationals on Tuesday. The homer was Harper's 16th of the season, but this one was unique as it was of the inside-the-park variety. The Philly outfielder launched a moonshot to center field that was inches from […]

Brandon Montour Signs Extension With Panthers

Brandon Montour inked a three-year contract with the Florida Panthers on Tuesday, which carries a $3.5 million AAV. The 27-year-old defenseman was set to become an unrestricted free agent. The former second-round draft pick appeared to be headed for great things when he scored 42 points in his second NHL season with the Anaheim Ducks […]

Akil Baddoo Hits His 10th Home Run On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo helped lead the team to a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. Baddoo went 2-for-5 with a home run and a double in the game. The home run was his 10th of the year and his fifth over his last 11 games. Baddoo is tapping into much more […]

Chicago Adds Tyler Johnson In Trade

The Chicago Blackhawks added forward Tyler Johnson in a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. In exchange, injured defenseman Brent Seabrook was flipped to the Lightning. Johnson's contract carries a $5 million AAV for the next three years. Last season, Johnson scored just eight goals and recorded 22 total points in 55 games. […]

Coaching Matters: 2021 Seattle Seahawks Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

Gut Calls for 2021 Fantasy Football: Ep. 44 of The Operating

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by FantasyGuru writer and high-stakes fantasy aficionado, Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut). Kev seeks out some "Gut Calls" from Vlad to help break down some troubling backfields and quarterback rooms around the NFL. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 […]

Dylan Bundy Could Start This Week

Los Angeles right-hander Dylan Bundy has been considered to make a start this week, Angels manager Joe Maddon said. Dylan Bundy was moved to the bullpen late last month after struggling to find consistency as a starter. The move hasn't paid off for him, as he's thrown five innings while giving up four runs as […]