Vince Williams Announces His Retirement

Long-time Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Vince Williams announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday. The former sixth-round pick out of Florida State in 2013 played his entire eight-year career with Pittsburgh, racking up 479 tackles (333 solo), 45 QB hits, two interceptions (one for a TD), five passes defensed, six fumble recoveries and 20.5 sacks […]

Joey Votto (1B, CIN) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 32% of leagues ANALYSIS: It's not often that we advise you to rush out and pick up a 37-year-old player off of waivers, but here we are. Yeah, his .262 average is still far below his .303 career batting average and his days of hitting 25 homers […]

Offensive Line Could Struggle In Front Of Ben Roethlisberger

The Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line is young and inexperienced going into the 2021 season after they overhauled the unit after an atrocious 2020 season (last in the NFL) running the football. A best-case scenario this year would be some growing pains that are masked by rookie running back Najee Harris and a new-look offensive scheme. […]

Hunter Renfroe (OF, BOS) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 45% of leagues ANALYSIS: Renfroe has gained quite a reputation for being an all-or-nothing type of fantasy player. His abhorrent .156 average with the Rays last year set that in stone. His .260 average this season is 12 points better than his previous best when […]

PGA DFS: Expert Roundtable - 2021 3M Open (Premium Content)

Hello RotoBallers and thanks for joining us for the 2021 3M Open! This is an article that we're offering each week as part of our PGA Premium subscription, and we hope that you will find it useful. Be sure also to read all of our other top-notch weekly PGA DFS and betting articles to help you win […]

Sam Darnold Could Thrive In New Environment

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold could put together his best season as a pro in his new environment away from the Jets. Darnold didn't exactly prove that he was worthy of being the third overall pick in three seasons in New York, never exceeding 3000 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, or a 61 percent completion rate. […]

Zach Ertz Expected To Report To Training Camp

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz, who had trade speculation surrounding him for months, is expected to report to training camp with the team next week, according to an Eagles sideline reporter. The previous belief was that Ertz would sit out of training camp while the team tried to trade him. And if they couldn't […]

Eugenio Suarez Remains Cold At The Plate

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez continued his season-long struggles at the plate on Wednesday, as he finished 0-for-3 with three strikeouts in a 7-0 loss to the Mets. Suarez has not been able to figure things out at the plate this season as he is slashing just.172/.255/.362 over 92 games, however he has managed […]

Hayden Hurst Could Still Be Productive Despite Backup Role

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst could be on the field frequently in new head coach Arthur Smith's offense in 2021. Hurst was productive in his first season with the Falcons last year, totaling 56 receptions on 88 targets for 571 yards and six touchdowns. While the drafting of Kyle Pitts certainly puts a large […]

Max Muncy Returns To Lineup After Early Exit Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (shoulder) is in the starting lineup on Wednesday night after exiting Tuesday's contest with a right shoulder contusion. Muncy will get the start at second base for the Dodgers, and is batting second against the Giants. This is great news for fantasy managers, as Muncy has been having a […]

Miles Mikolas To Make Rehab Start Saturday At Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (forearm) will make a rehab start on Saturday with Triple-A Memphis, according to Zachary Silver of MLB.com. Mikolas has made just one start this year, and has been sidelined with forearm tightness since the end of May. He didn't pitch in 2020, and in his last full season […]

Horse For The Course: PGA DFS Course History - 3M Open

Hello PGA DFS family and welcome back to Horse For The Course! Collin Morikawa continued his assault on golf's record books at Royal St. George's by capturing the Claret Jug in his Open Championship debut. It marks the second major championship for the 24-year-old phenom and we have to expect there are many more to […]

Bradley Zimmer Leading Off Again Wednesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer is leading off for the third time in four games Wednesday night against right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. and the Houston Astros. This may be a new look for the Tribe moving forward, as Zimmer is 7-for-21 with two home runs since the All-Star break. Cesar Hernandez will once again drop […]

Justin Turner Sidelined On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (knee) will be sidelined on Wednesday versus the San Francisco Giants. Turner was hit on the knee during Tuesday's game and left the game three innings later. The third baseman was officially diagnosed with a left knee contusion and remains day-to-day. Infielder/outfielder Zach McKinstry will replace Turner at […]

Kris Bryant Could Come Off Bench The Wednesday

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant (hamstring) could be available off the bench on Wednesday night and will probably return to the lineup on Thursday, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. Bryant exited Tuesday's contest early due to "hamstring fatigue" and was held out of the starting lineup on Wednesday while recovering from the issue. The […]

Mookie Betts Sidelined For Fourth Straight Game

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) will miss his fourth straight game with a hip injury. Betts has dealt with injuries throughout the season and hasn't put up the superstar numbers that managers expected. Betts for the season is hitting .270 with 14 home runs, 40 RBI and seven stolen bases. Infielder/outfielder Matt Beaty […]

Niko Goodrum Takes Batting Practice On Field

Detroit Tigers utility player Niko Goodrum (calf) took batting practice on the field on Wednesday and could join Triple-A Toledo for a rehab assignment later this week or next week, according to Jason Beck of MLB.com. Goodrum landed on the 10-day injured list with a left calf contusion on Saturday after being scratched from the […]

Yu Chang Recalled And Starting Wednesday Night

Cleveland Indians first baseman Yu Chang was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday and is batting eighth in the lineup against Houston, according to Mandy Bell of MLB.com. To clear room on the roster, the Indians optioned relief pitcher Justin Garza to Triple-A. Chang did not look very good in his first stint with Cleveland […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Gets Night Off On Wednesday

Texas Rangers shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday night against the Tigers. This looks to just be a well-deserved night off for Kiner-Falefa, who has started played in all 95 of the team's games this season while starting in 93 of them. He's been a solid fantasy option in deeper […]

Kyle Schwarber Progressing Well In Rehab

Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber (hamstring) is healing quickly from his severe hamstring strain and could return to the team within a couple weeks, according to Maria Torres of The Athletic. Schwarber suffered the injury at the beginning of July, and it was reported he was likely going to miss "significant" time due to it. […]

Kyle Pitts Has Upside But Comes With Hefty Draft Price

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts enters his rookie year with high expectations after being selected fourth overall, the highest a tight end has ever been picked in the draft. Pitts has the size- 6'6 and 245 pounds- and athleticism- 4.44 40-yard dash and 33.5-inch vertical leap- to be a matchup nightmare right away in […]

Jeff Okudah Had Core Muscle Surgery Last Year

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah, who is healthy for training camp this year, underwent core muscle surgery after landing on the Injured Reserve last season. Dr. William Meyers repaired both sides of Okudah's core, since it's common to tear the other side after one side has already been torn. Okudah didn't live up to the […]

Ty France (1B/2B/3B, SEA) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 44% of leagues ANALYSIS: The positional eligibility alone is fantasy gold, but what if a guy is hitting .277 while providing that? Not only that, but he is batting cleanup in an improving lineup. You probably want to know what you're going to have to […]

Jose Ramirez Remains Out With Elbow Issue

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (elbow) will sit out Wednesday's contest with the Astros while he continues to deal with an elbow injury, according to Mandy Bell of MLB.com. Ramirez has been playing through a sore elbow all month after injuring it back on July 1 while making a diving attempt at a ground […]

Fred Warner Signs Five-Year Extension

The San Francisco 49ers and All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner reached an agreement on a five-year contract extension on Wednesday that will tie him to the team through the 2026 season, according to sources. The extension is valued at over $95 million, including over $40.5 million in guaranteed number. The $19 million per year makes Warner […]

Isaac Paredes Scratched From Lineup Wednesday

Detroit Tigers third baseman Isaac Paredes (hip) has been scratched from Wednesday's lineup as he continues to deal with hip soreness, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free-Press. Paredes was pulled from Monday's game due to hip soreness, and sat out Tuesday's matchup. He was penciled in on the lineup for Wednesday's matchup with […]

Manny Machado Getting A Breather In Game 2

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of the doubleheader on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves. Machado went 1-for-3 with a walk in the win in Game 1. The All-Star third baseman came into Wednesday's action with an excellent .276/.358/.492 slash line, .851 OPS, 16 home […]

Kris Bryant Sidelined On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant (hamstring) is out of Wednesday's lineup versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Bryant left Tuesday's contest early with hamstring fatigue and it was expected that he would be sidelined this evening. Bryant will be replaced in the lineup by outfielder Rafael Ortega. Ortega is hitting .343 over his last 35 at-bats […]

Chris Sale Likely To Make Another Rehab Start Sunday

The Boston Red Sox are planning to have starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) make another rehab start with Double-A Worcester on Sunday. Sale has looked really good in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and he threw 3 2/3 hitless frames with six strikeouts in his most recent rehab start. The left-hander's heater has also […]

Michael Fulmer To Start A Rehab Assignment Thursday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Fulmer (spine) will start his minor league rehab assignment on Thursday with Triple-A Toledo. Fulmer has been out since late June with a right cervical spine strain. The 28-year-old has been getting closer to a return of late, though, and the former American League Rookie of the Year is likely to […]