Adam Engel Could Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) has a chance to go on his minor league assignment at the beginning of next week. The outfielder has been sidelined all season after suffering a severe right hamstring strain at the end of spring training. The defensive specialist has had a few setbacks and the White Sox […]

DraftKings Core Four (PGA DFS) - 2021 PGA Championship (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello RotoBallers and thank you very much for joining me for the 2021 PGA Championship! With the Masters in our rearview, we now head to gorgeous Kiawah Island, South Carolina and the Ocean Course for the year's second major, the PGA Championship! Major […]

Liam Hendriks Records Ninth Save

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks worked a perfect ninth inning to pick up his ninth save of the season versus the Minnesota Twins. Hendriks pitched a clean frame and struck out two Twins in the process. Hendriks continues to put together an impressive season and remind managers why he was one of the first […]

Cubs Designate Tony Wolters For Assignment

The Chicago Cubs have designated catcher Tony Wolters for assignment. Wolters has spent two stints on the Cubs roster this year and has operated as the backup to catcher Willson Contreras. Wolters only produced three hits in 24 at-bats. If he doesn't clear waivers, Wolters is likely to land on his feet as organizational depth […]

Javier Baez Getting The Day Off On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game as the team faces Max Scherzer and the Washington Nationals. Eric Sogard is getting the start at shortstop and batting seventh in the game. Baez is currently riding a six-game hitting streak and is slashing .300/.352/.520 across 15 games in May. […]

Anthony Rizzo Sidelined On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) will be out of Wednesday's contest with lower back tightness. Rizzo suffered the injury on Tuesday and exited the ballgame early. Back injuries are nothing new for Rizzo and wise managers should have been prepared that something like this could happen to Rizzo when they drafted him. Rizzo […]

Austin Meadows Sitting Against Lefty On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows is absent from the starting lineup as the team faces lefty John Means and the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Kevin Kiermaier (wrist) was activated from the injured list prior to the game and is starting in center field with Randy Arozarena and Manuel Margot filling out the outfield. The […]

Lucas Giolito K's 11 In Victory

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito looked like his vintage self in Wednesday's victory versus the Minnesota Twins. Giolito had been in a mini slump, but broke out of it in a big way Wednesday afternoon. Giolito worked eight frames and allowed two hits, one run, three walks and struck out 11. The only […]

Braves Trade For Kevan Smith, DFA Jeff Mathis

The Atlanta Braves have acquired catcher Kevan Smith in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations. The team also went on to designate catcher Jeff Mathis for assignment. The 32-year-old Smith has appeared in just three games this year, going 1-for-4 at the plate. Last year, he slashed .258/.378/.452 over […]

Fernando Tatis Jr., Eric Hosmer Activated For Wednesday's Game

The San Diego Padres have activated both shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. and first baseman Eric Hosmer prior to Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Both players were on the COVID-19 injured list. Hosmer landed on the list due to contact tracing while Tatis tested positive for COVID-19. Tatis is hitting cleanup in Wednesday's game with […]

Luis Patino Lands On 10-Day Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed pitcher Luis Patino (finger) on the 10-day injured list due to a laceration on his right middle finger. The team also placed reliever Cody Reed (hand) on the injured list and recalled relievers Louis Head and Trevor Richards from Triple-A to fill the two roster spots. Patino has been […]

J.T. Realmuto Remains Out On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (wrist) will miss his third straight game on Wednesday due to left wrist discomfort. Andrew Knapp is getting another start at catcher and is batting sixth in Wednesday's game against Trevor Rogers and the Miami Marlins. Realmuto is in the midst of another strong year, slashing .294/.400/.486 with four home […]

Tyler Naquin Sitting On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Kevin Gausman and the San Francisco Giants. Shogo Akiyama is getting the start in center field and batting seventh in the game. Naquin has been a mainstay in the lineup lately and has typically been hitting in the heart of […]

RotoBaller PGA: One And Done Staff Picks - PGA Championship

One And Done Staff Picks Overview Here at RotoBaller, we are always searching for ways to give our readers the best fantasy sports content possible. With that goal in mind, we are very proud to announce the weekly PGA “One and Done” column will be back for a third season. In this feature, our golf […]

Bobby Dalbec (1B, BOS) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 21% of leagues ANALYSIS: Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec closed out last week on a roll. Over a three-game stretch from Thursday through Saturday, Dalbec went 5-for-10 with one walk, two home runs, two doubles, a stolen base, six RBI and four runs. That three-game […]

Alek Manoah (SP, TOR) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 11% of leagues ANALYSIS: If you missed out on recently promoted young arms like Shane McClanahan and Logan Gilbert, Alek Manoah could be a great consolation prize. The 23-year-old is off to a tremendous start at Triple-A Buffalo, allowing just five baserunners (none of whom scored) and striking […]

Austin Hays (OF, BAL) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of leagues ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays has been a mainstay in the No. 2 spot in the team's lineup lately. Going into Wednesday's action, he was riding a six-game hitting streak that has included a double, a triple and a home run. Hays is […]

Kemba Walker Knocks Down Six Triples In Victory

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker was extremely hot from beyond the arc during Tuesday's play-in game against the Washington Wizards. Both Jayson Tatum and Walker went off in this must-win contest on Tuesday. Walker finished with 29 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals in Tuesday's win. It's also worth noting that Walker knocked […]

Michael Fulmer (SP/RP, DET) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of leagues ANALYSIS: Though Michael Fulmer never lived up to the promise he showed early in his career as a starter, a move to the bullpen has made him an appealing option for fantasy managers. The 28-year-old has solid ratios overall (3.34 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 8.5 K/9) but they're […]

Jayson Tatum Has Monster Game Versus Washington

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum went off during Tuesday's play-in game against the Washington Wizards. He finished with 50 points, eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in Tuesday's victory. Tatum went 17-for-17 from the free throw line, so this epic performance will earn him a date with the Brooklyn Nets in the […]

Ish Smith Plays Well In Loss To Boston

Washington Wizards guard Ish Smith got off to a hot start during Tuesday's play-in matchup against the Boston Celtics. He scored 11 points in the first nine minutes, but cooled off after that. Smith finished with 20 points, eight rebounds, three assists, two steals in 26 minutes. It was a nice outing by Smith, but […]

Jonathan Villar (2B/3B/SS, NYM) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 32% of leagues ANALYSIS: Who's going to be the last man standing for the Mets? It's been a brutal month of injuries for the franchise and as a result, infielder Jonathan Villar has become a mainstay in the lineup. Villar has consistently delivered strong all-around fantasy play […]

Russell Westbrook Notches Double-Double In Loss

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook had a less-than-ideal shooting night versus the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. He finished 6-for-18 shooting with 20 points, 14 rebounds and five assists. He exited the game and went to the locker room with a few minutes left in the fourth quarter. There were some concerns that Westbrook was dealing […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Wednesday (5/19/21) - Monkey Knife Fight

After a miniature hiatus, we are back with some NBA Playoff props on MonkeyKnifeFight.com. Sadly, there will only be two contests a night due to playoff scheduling, but we are going to pump out daily projections for each game until the NBA Finals start. With so few games, our only options are the ones MKF […]

Ha-Seong Kim Unable To Capitalize On Regular Playing Time

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim went 1-for-4 with a double Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. With shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (COVID-19) on the shelf, Kim has garnered daily starts the past week but hasn't capitalized, going 6-for-28 (.214 average) since May 11. The 25-year-old former KBO star has had a rough offensive transition to […]

LeBron James Listed As Probable For Play-In Game

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is listed as probable for Wednesday's play-in game against the Golden State Warriors. The veteran forward suffered an ankle injury during the regular season finale. James was able to practice on Tuesday and he should be out there, assuming he doesn't suffer a setback. James has never missed […]

Cameron Champ Won't Struggle With Distance

Cameron Champ averages 318 yards off the tee this year on the PGA Tour, good enough for third-best. The Ocean Course will play at 7,876 yards, the longest in major championship history. Champ will have an advantage that many do not off the tee, but he will struggle on the greens. Champ is the fifth-worst […]

Jameson Taillon (SP, NYY) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 47% of leagues ANALYSIS: Through eight starts this year, New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon has made it past the fifth inning just once. He's allowed at least four earned runs in exactly half his starts, including his most recent one on Tuesday, when he allowed six […]

Damion Lee Remains Out Versus Lakers

Golden State Warriors guard Damion Lee has been ruled out for Wednesday's play-in game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He has not played since mid-April and remains out while he follows the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. It's uncertain when he'll be able to play during the postseason, assuming the Warriors advance. Jordan Poole should […]

Sergio Garcia Looks To Fix His Recent Struggles

Sergio Garcia has had a rough go of it at the PGA Championship in the last few years. Garcia has missed the cut in five straight PGA Championships and hasn't had a finish worth noting since 2011, when he finished T11. Pairing that with three straight missed cuts on the tour, Garcia looks to be […]