Pete Alonso Hammers Two Homers

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso provided all the offense Friday, homering twice and driving in three runs in four at-bats against the Toronto Blue Jays. The two home runs, his 20th and 21st of the season, came off of starter Steven Matz and reliever Ryan Borucki. Alonso has been excellent over his last […]

Tylor Megill Earns First Career Win

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill was excellent once again Friday night, throwing six innings of shutout ball on two hits and one walk to earn his first career win in a 3-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. He struck out five batters, and now has 33 strikeouts in 30 innings to go […]

Jordan Whitehead Placed On Reserve/COVID-19 List

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Friday. Whitehead wasn't at the team's Super Bowl ring ceremony or the visit to the White House from earlier this week. He reportedly won't be available when the team opens training camp on Sunday, though he likely won't miss more than a couple […]

Broncos Sign Second-Round RB Javonte Williams To A Four-Year Deal

The Denver Broncos completed the signing of their 2021 draft class by signing second-rounder Javonte Williams to a four-year contract on Friday. Williams was electric in his final year at North Carolina, posting 1445 total yards and 22 total touchdowns while averaging 7.3 yards per carry. The Broncos brass has talked up Williams throughout the […]

Is the Home Run Derby a Power Killer?

I don't know about you all, but for as far back as I can remember, I know I've heard fans and media talk about how after a player competes in the Home Run Derby they almost always seem to "lose their swing" and have a power drop-off in the second half. I've heard that repeated […]

Week 17 Starts & Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups

Our first full week after the break and there is a little more clarity with the starting rotations. The SP planner should help you identify a few different options for Week 17 and assist in determining an optimal lineup. As always, do a little research and give your best effort when making decisions. Below are […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 17 Waiver Wire

The All-Star break is now behind us and the trade deadline is quickly approaching. Let's use a car metaphor: the All-Star break is in the rear view mirror and the trade deadline is a semi coming right at you on a one-lane road as you suddenly realize you are driving the wrong way and there […]

Rougned Odor Extends Hitting Streak To Five Games

New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor went 1-for-5 with an RBI double in Friday's loss to the Red Sox. Odor collected an RBI two-bagger in the ninth inning, extending his hitting streak to five games. The former Ranger has been one of the better hitters for New York over the last month, posting a […]

Brandon Marsh Remains Cold Friday

Los Angeles Angels rookie outfielder Brandon Marsh continued his poor start to the season on Friday night, going 1-for-4 with a single. In five games with the Angels, he's slashed .263/.300/.316 with no home runs, one RBI, no runs, and one stolen base. Marsh, the Angels top prospect according to MLB.com, was called up on […]

Five Undervalued Standout Pitchers - Maddux Plate Discipline

“The key to pitching is to have the ability to throw a strike when they’re taking and throw a ball when the hitter is swinging.” - Greg Maddux Using my weighted plate discipline index statistic - the Maddux Plate Discipline Index (mPDI) - we can enumerate the percentage of time in which pitchers demonstrate the […]

The Outsiders: Deeper Pitching Prospects to Know for Dynasty Leagues

Welcome the latest update of The Outsiders, where I highlight pitching 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 […]

Gerrit Cole Fans Eight In Loss To Boston

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole fell just shy of a quality start in Friday's loss to the Red Sox. Cole went five innings, allowing three runs on six hits while walking two. He struck out eight batters and generated 16 whiffs on 104 pitches. The ace righty has largely figured out how to […]

Packers Agree To Terms With Third-Round WR Amari Rodgers

The Green Bay Packers signed third-round pick Amari Rodgers to a four-year deal that officially completes the signing of all of the team's 2021 draft picks. Rodgers, a 5-foot-9 slot weapon, was very productive at Clemson and projects to be used creatively in the Packers offense regardless of who lines up under center. In college, […]

Ryan Jeffers Has Three-Hit Day

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers produced the first three-hit game of his career in Friday's win over the Angels. Jeffers rapped a pair of doubles and a single, which tied the game in the eighth inning. The 24-year-old backstop was red-hot to start June but has cooled off since, sporting .203/.286/.384 slash line. Jeffers is […]

Browns Sign First-Round CB Greg Newsome II To A Four Year Deal

The Cleveland Browns officially signed rookie cornerback Greg Newsome II to a four-year deal after selecting him 26th overall in April's draft. Newsome was a three-year standout at Northwestern University, finishing top five in passes defensed among all Big Ten players in 2019 and 2020 while also receiving third-team All-American honors in 2020. Newsome figures […]

Jorge Polanco Collects Three Hits In Friday's Victory

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco helped lead his club to a victory over the Angels with three hits Friday. Polanco rapped out a pair of singles and a double, scoring in the third inning following his two-bagger. The 28-year-old switch-hitter improved his overall line to .266/.329/.453 with 14 homers, 49 RBI, 54 runs scored, […]

Raisel Iglesias Blows Save Friday

Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias blew his fourth save of the season while also taking the loss on Friday night against the Minnesota Twins. He gave up one run with no strikeouts or walks while allowing an inherited runner to score from first base. It was his first blown save since June 11. Iglesias […]

Wander Franco Collects Three Hits In Friday’s Win

Tampa Bay Rays' infielder Wander Franco went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored during Friday's 10-5 win over the Guardians. He's now recorded multi-hit efforts in back-to-back games. The rookie phenom has struggled to adjust to big league pitching this season, slashing .233/.286/.378 with three homers, 10 RBI, and 12 runs scored across […]

Malik Hooker Nearing A Deal With The Cowboys

Malik Hooker, a former first-round draft choice of the Indianapolis Colts, is close to signing with the Dallas Cowboys pending a physical. It's no secret that Dallas has been looking for secondary help following a disastrous 2020 season on the back end of their defense, and Hooker could be just what the team is looking […]

Taylor Rogers Records Ninth Save

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers locked down the victory for his team over the Angels Friday. Rogers fired 14 of 18 pitches for strikes, fanning a pair of batters in earning his ninth save of the season. It hasn't been the best month for the southpaw, who has yielded six earned runs in 8 […]

J.A. Happ Pitches Six Innings In No-Decision

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher J.A. Happ pitched at least six innings for the third straight outing in Friday's no-decision against the Angels. Happ surrendered four runs, including two home runs, on seven hits while walking one batter. The veteran lefty struck out four batters. Happ has been giving the Twins length in each of his […]

MLB Betting Picks for Saturday 7/24 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

The less said about yesterday, the better. Zac Gallen came up one strikeout short after lasting just four innings. Yusei Kikuchi then had a career-high 12 strikeouts in just six innings. The Tigers outhit the Royals eight to five but still lost 5-3 and the White Sox loaded the bases in the second inning, failed […]

Video: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 18 Pitching Adds and Streamers

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller discusses the fantasy baseball Week 18 waiver wire and looks at some pitchers to add to your roster. These MLB pitchers should be watched or targeted in your roto, points, H2H points leagues & more. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday […]

Sabres Draft Owen Power First Overall

The Buffalo Sabres were a busy team on Friday by orchestrating multiple trades and selecting University of Michigan player Owen Power with the first overall selection in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 6-foot-6 defenseman is coming off of a solid freshman season that saw him recorded 16 points in 26 games. The native of […]

Best-Ball Strategy: RBs/WRs To Target After Round 10

We have reached the onset of training camps, which has intensified our anticipation for the regular season. Many of you are devoting your time during these final weeks toward the construction of rosters in every format. That is why the team at RotoBaller is providing your pathway to draft preparations by delivering non-stop updates, data-fueled analysis, and […]

Video: Week 18 Hitting Adds and Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller discusses the fantasy baseball Week 18 waiver wire and looks at some hitters to add to your roster. These MLB hitters should be watched or targeted in your roto, points, H2H points leagues & more. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday […]

Can Darrell Henderson Fill the RB Void in L.A.?

On Tuesday, news broke that Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers would miss the 2021 season after tearing his Achilles. You never want to see a guy get hurt, but you especially never want to see a guy suffer this particular injury, especially a running back. The position doesn't have a great track record […]

Taylor Hall Inks Contract Extension With Bruins

Veteran forward Taylor Hall is sticking around in Boston. The 29-year-old winger secured a four-year, $24 million extension with the Bruins on Friday. Hall takes a pay cut from his previous deal but he still carries a $6 million annual cap hit and is coming off a disappointing season that saw him score just 10 […]

Adrian Houser Receives Win Against White Sox

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Adrian Houser (6-5) allowed two hits and a walk with two strikeouts over two scoreless innings to earn the win Friday over the White Sox. Houser followed starter Freddy Peralta in the contest, and the former was able to vulture a win in a game Milwaukee more or less dominated. This […]

Seth Jones Flipped To Chicago, Signs New Deal

The Columbus Blue Jackets flipped long-time defenseman Seth Jones to the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday. The eight-year NHL veteran has long been one of the better players in the league but he's coming off of a brutal season that saw him post a -18 +/- with ugly possession numbers and a habit of turning over […]