Trey Mancini Will Participate In Home Run Derby

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini, who missed all of last season after being diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer, has accepted an invitation to participate in the Home Run Derby, according to sources. The 29-year-old has been among the best in baseball in exit velocity in 2021 and is slashing .256/.332/.460 with 14 home runs […]

Daily Fantasy NASCAR DFS Driver Rankings: Explore the Pocono Mountains 350

Let's get ready for some more NASCAR action! These daily fantasy NASCAR rankings for Sunday's Explore the Pocono Mountains 350 at Pocono Raceway were determined by a combination of DraftKings and FanDuel prices, and the projected DFS points each driver is expected to earn in this week’s race. Each week, we'll present you the weekly rankings, […]

Jadeveon Clowney Feeling Good

Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (knee) took part in conditioning drills with his teammates last week at minicamp just six months removed from knee surgery. "I've been training extremely hard this offseason, so I kind of already have a feel of where I was coming here," Clowney said. "I felt great coming in, and […]

LCS DFS Lineup Picks for 6/27/21 - FanDuel, DraftKings League Of Legends Daily Fantasy

Hey everyone, good morning/afternoon, and welcome to RotoBaller's coverage of League of Legends DFS for both FanDuel and DraftKings. Be on the lookout for coverage of the LPL, LCK, and LEC as well as we have some great analysts covering all LoL leagues for the Summer Split. Today, I'll be focusing on the 5-game LCS slate starting […]

DJ LeMahieu Homers, Has Four-Hit Day

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu went 4-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's loss to the Boston Red Sox. LeMahieu rapped out a trio of singles and a solo homer, registering a 102.1 MPH exit velocity on his solo shot. He is riding a nine-game hitting streak and has three home […]

Jordan Montgomery Takes Tough Loss Saturday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery pitched well but was saddled with the loss Saturday against the Boston Red Sox. Montgomery recorded a quality start, going six innings and allowing three runs on eight hits while walking a pair. He struck out five batters and generated 14 whiffs on 95 pitches, mixing his pitches […]

Week 13 Starts & Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups

We are back again and the variety of options keeps dwindling week by week. The SP planner should help you identify a few different options for Week 13 and assist in determining an optimal lineup. As always, do a little research and give your best effort when making decisions. Below are the projected starting pitching […]

Alec Mills Picks Up No-Decision

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills picked up a no-decision in Saturday's start versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mills tossed four innings and allowed eight hits, two runs, two walks and struck out two on the evening. Mills has now made four starts on the season in 16 appearances and is 3-1 with a 5.11 […]

Jason Heyward Stays Hot With Three Hits

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward continued his impressive series versus the Los Angeles Dodgers in Saturday's loss. Heyward went 3-for-4 on the evening with a double. Heyward also had a home run call that was reversed. Heyward has really struggled this season, but he is having a great series and is now 7-for-9 entering Sunday's […]

NASCAR Research Station: DraftKings, FanDuel DFS Lineup Picks - Explore the Pocono Mountains 350

The NASCAR Research Station is one of our most important features in the RotoBaller NASCAR Season Pass package. It is a deluxe suite of advanced NASCAR statistics that can help you identify the best top drivers and value plays for ideal lineup constructions every week. It includes historical, recent and projected stats and Loop Data. […]

Quarterback Best Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis

On the field, quarterbacks are the most crucial position of all. In fantasy football, not so much. This may be especially true in best-ball leagues where the highest win rates don't usually associate with the best passers. This seems counterintuitive since there is no possibility to stream QB or pick up an injury replacement off […]

Anthony Rizzo Goes Yard In Loss

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 1-for-4 in Saturday's loss versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rizzo connected for a solo home run off of Julio Urias in top of the fourth inning, but it wouldn't be enough for the Cubs to pick up a victory. Rizzo has been in a bit of a funk […]

Cody Bellinger Comes Up Big In Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger played the role of hero in Saturday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. Bellinger had a scheduled day off, but it didn't last long with him entering the ballgame as part of a double switch in the top of the seventh inning. Bellinger would fly out in his first at-bat, […]

Julio Urias Continues To Have An Impressive Season

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias shined in Saturday's no-decision. Urias went 5 1/3 innings and allowed five hits, two runs, one walk and struck out a career-high 12 batters on the evening. The former top pitching prospect has really come into his own this season and is 9-3 with a 3.95 ERA. Urias […]

Steven Matz Scheduled To Start Wednesday Against Seattle

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Steven Matz cleared COVID-19 protocols and is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Mariners. He threw 60 pitches of live batting practice on Thursday and is all systems go for Wednesday's start. The 30-year-old owns a 4.26 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 75 strikeouts across 69 2/3 innings in 2021. Matz […]

Sonny Gray Throws Three Scoreless Innings In Rehab Start Saturday

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Sonny Gray (groin) allowed one hit and three walks while striking out four across three scoreless innings during Saturday's rehab appearance with Triple-A Louisville. He was unable to make his original start on Thursday due to back stiffness and had his start pushed back to Saturday. The 31-year-old was successful in his […]

Jose Cisnero Earns His Third Save On Saturday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Jose Cisnero closed out Game 1 of the team's doubleheader against the Houston Astros on Saturday. He pitched a clean seventh inning, allowing no hits or walks while striking out two and preserving a 3-1 lead. Cisnero now has three saves on the year to go along with a 3.00 ERA […]

Zack Short Remaining On Active Roster

Detroit Tigers shortstop Zack Short was called up from Triple-A to serve as the team's 27th man for their doubleheader against the Houston Astros on Saturday. After the game, the team announced that Short would remain on the active roster while fellow infielder Isaac Paredes was optioned to Triple-A. Short started both games of the […]

JT Brubaker (SP, PIT) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of leagues ANALYSIS: JT Brubaker picked up right where he left off on his encouraging 2020 rookie campaign with a full head of steam this year, making it through 13 starts (71.2 IP) with a 3.77 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 4.05 FIP, and four wins despite […]

Casey Mize Holds Astros To Just One Run

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize had an impressive outing in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Houston Astros on Saturday. Mize pitched six innings and allowed six hits, two walks and one earned run while striking out five. He earned the win to improve to 5-4 on the year. He has now posted […]

Dinelson Lamet Exits Saturday’s Start Early

San Diego Padres pitcher Dinelson Lamet exited Saturday's start early against the Arizona Diamondback with an apparent arm injury. His velocity dipped to 91.6 MPH against the last batter he faced and after further evaluation by the trainers was removed from Saturday's contest. The 28-year-old was tagged with the loss and allowed four runs on […]

Joey Votto (1B, CIN) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 26% of leagues ANALYSIS: From the surface, it looks as if Joey Votto is having his worst season in fifteen years with the Cincinnati Reds, although his heavily decorated career sets a pretty high standard. With eight home runs and a .241/.328/.426 slash in 162 AB, […]

Michael Fulmer Blows Save Against Astros On Saturday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Michael Fulmer suffered his second blown save of the year in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Houston Astros. Fulmer entered the game in the sixth inning while the Tigers were up 2-0. He went on to give up three hits and three earned runs in the inning without recording […]

Akil Baddoo (OF, DET) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 17% of leagues ANALYSIS: Akil Baddoo was one of the most popular adds in fantasy baseball during the first two weeks of the season, but when his hot start fizzled out, most managers moved on. Yet as we near the season's halfway point, he owns a .282/.374/.506 line […]

Madison Bumgarner Throws Bullpen Session Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner (shoulder) threw another bullpen session on Saturday. He's been sidelined since early June with shoulder inflammation. The former San Francisco Giant threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Monday and another one Saturday. "Madison Bumgarner (shoulder) threw another bullpen session on Saturday," said manager Torey Lovullo. "He will throw at least […]

Rookie Report: Prospect Risers and Fallers for Week 13

Welcome to the latest edition of RotoBaller’s Recently Promoted Prospects series for fantasy baseball! Here I discuss some recently promoted MLB prospects and rookies , making note of what I think their upside could be for fantasy baseball managers, and whether they are potential risers or fallers. We have seen 139 rookies make their MLB […]

Abraham Toro (3B, HOU) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 12% of leagues ANALYSIS: Besides having an 80-grade name, Abraham Toro has generally hit well as a prospect. The major league results weren't there in his first couple of cracks at it, but those two stints covered a mere 186 plate appearances. Thus far in 2021, he's looked […]

Kole Calhoun Rehab Assignment Coming Soon

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun (hamstring) is progressing well in his recovery from hamstring surgery and will begin a rehab assignment soon. The 33-year-old has begun to run out of the batters' box during the at-bats he is taking at the team's training site. "The start of a rehab assignment is "coming soon," said manager […]

C.J. Cron (1B, COL) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 47% of leagues ANALYSIS: C.J. Cron's fantasy stock skyrocketed after the Rockies signed him and made him their cleanup hitter. He's been largely dropped in the batting order during June, but that doesn't reflect on his recent performance. The veteran slugger has hit .304/.385/.674 with five homers and 19 […]

Video: Week 14 Pitching Adds and Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller discusses the fantasy baseball Week 14 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 […]