Kris Bryant Starting Versus D-Backs On Saturday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (hamstring) made his return to the starting lineup on Friday. He missed some time prior to that due to a minor hamstring issue. He'll play left field and bat second versus righty Merrill Kelly on Saturday. Bryant has been the target to plenty of trade rumors over the last […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 7/24/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/24 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 7/24/21 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 […]

Carson Kelly Begins Rehab Assignment

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly (wrist) began his rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Thursday. He suffered a fractured wrist in mid-June from a hit by pitch. Prior to the injury, Kelly was hitting .260/.385/.460 with eight home runs, 26 RBI. He'll likely need a few weeks to get back into his groove […]

Tyler Wells Lands On Injured List

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tyler Wells (wrist) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive July 20. The 26-year-old has been a nice pickup has a Rule 5 selection for the Orioles. He is posting a 3.92 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 55/9 K/BB ratio across 43 2/3 innings in 29 relief appearances. Wells is dealing […]

Craig Stammen Activated From Paternity List

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Craig Stammen (personal) has been activated off the paternity list following a short stint away from the team. He ended up missing three games, but is back as a main piece in the Padres bullpen. Stammen is posting a 2.78 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 52/8 K/BB ratio across 55 innings […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 7/24 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 7/24 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up for on this slate. It makes sense to deploy these guys as your cash game plays on FanDuel and as your SP1 on DraftKings […]

Jon Berti Placed On 7-Day Concussion List

Miami Marlins infielder Jon Berti (head) was forced to exit early during Thursday's contest. He was hit in the back of the head and was removed for precautionary reasons. Since then, Berti has been diagnosed with a concussion and placed on the 7-day injured list. In a corresponding move, the Marlins recalled Deven Marrero from […]

Michael Thomas Could Miss Up To Five Games

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) could miss up to five games after ankle surgery, per The Athletic. Thomas was limited to seven games in 2020 due to a high-ankle sprain and could now be sidelined through the team's Week 6 bye. It's a significant blow to the star wideout's fantasy value, as […]

Nick Anderson Tosses Scoreless Outing During Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Nick Anderson (elbow) looked sharp during his rehab appearance on Friday. He threw one scoreless inning with a pair of strikeouts at the Rays' Florida Complex League affiliate. The veteran righty has been sidelined all season due to a partially torn UCL. The hope is that Anderson can return to […]

Edwin Diaz Gets Back On Track Friday

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz came through against the Toronto Blue Jays Friday night, setting down the opposition in order with one strikeout to earn his 20th save of the season. The strong outing is a relief for both Mets fans and fantasy managers, who saw Diaz allow runs in each of his […]

Quarterback Sleepers and Draft Targets

Each year it seems like a new quarterback has a career season, and it's usually because they throw touchdowns at an alarming rate that year. These same quarterbacks are normally drafted aggressively the year following their breakout, and often times fantasy managers are left disappointed because they didn't match the output from the prior year. […]

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 […]