Brandon Woodruff Spins Quality Start Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff gave up one run over six innings in a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. The 2019 All-Star struck out eight batters while giving up three walks and four hits during the quality start. The Brew Crew ace is in the midst of his best season yet, […]

Aaron Judge Resting Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels. While thankfully it's just a rest day, according to manager Aaron Boone, this development is disappointing since Judge won't face off with Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday. Appearing in the first 75 of 79 games on the season, Judge has […]

Gio Urshela Absent From Wednesday's Lineup

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Urshela has appeared in each of the last five games since sustaining a minor leg injury, going 5-for-19 with a home run, a double, and an RBI. DJ LeMahieu will slide over to third base […]

Eric Hosmer Not In Wednesday's Lineup

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer isn't in the team's lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Cincinnati Reds. Hosmer hasn't been able to replicate the strong season he had in 2020 and is hitting .250 with a .309 on-base percentage, six home runs and four stolen bases in 289 plate appearances. He won't start […]

Max Scherzer Starting Friday After Strong Outing Against Marlins

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer will look to continue his strong start to the season when he takes on the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. Scherzer limited the Miami Marlins to five hits, two walks and an earned run in six innings during his last outing on Sunday. The veteran picked up the win […]

DraftKings Core Four (PGA DFS) - Rocket Mortgage Classic (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 Rocket Mortgage Classic! After an exciting and fun finish at the Travelers Championship, we know head to Michigan for the third edition of the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Let's jump right […]

J.D. Davis, Jonathan Villar Begin Rehab Assignments

New York Mets infielders J.D. Davis (finger) and Jonathan Villar (calf) have both joined Triple-A Syracuse for rehab assignments on Wednesday. Davis has been out since May 1, while Villar has been sidelined since June 22 with a right calf strain. Villar is expected to need the shorter rehab stint. Davis was showing nice power […]

Daily Fantasy Golf FanDuel Picks (PGA DFS) - Rocket Mortgage Classic

Hello RotoBaller PGA crew! It's great to be back with you guys and I appreciate you joining us here at RotoBaller! In this article we'll discuss some of the standout PGA DFS plays available on FanDuel for the 2021 Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club. While it's impossible to hit on every player, we'll […]

Daily Fantasy Golf DraftKings Picks (PGA DFS): Rocket Mortgage

Welcome back, RotoBallers! As always, please check out my weekly spreadsheet in the link below to get started on your research for the Rocket Mortgage. You will be able to weigh out the categories however you see fit once you make a copy, and I always love hearing the success you have found while using the […]

2021 Rocket Mortgage Classic: PGA DFS Preview

Hi RotoBallers! I'm Andy Lack and I'm very excited to be with you as a new member of the RB PGA team! In our ongoing attempt to expand and improve our PGA coverage, I will be dropping a 'Tournament Preview' every Monday morning. I hope this preview will give you a head start on your […]

Hideki Matsuyama Has Value, But Not Top-Tier In Detroit

Hideki Matsuyama will carry a high price in all contests this week, and he should see the weekend, but his spot at the top of the leaderboard is in question. Since his incredible victory at the Masters, Matsuyama doesn't have a finish inside the top-20. With that, his putting is going to be a major […]

Corey Seager Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers moved shortstop Corey Seager (hand) to the 60-day injured list on Wednesday to make room on the roster for right-hander Bobby Wahl, who was claimed off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers. It was reported recently that Seager just hasn't responded as the team had hoped from the fractured right hand that […]

Joaquin Niemann A Safe Option At Rocket Mortgage Classic

Joaquin Niemann carries a high DFS price this week, but he comes in as one of the safer top-tier options this week. Niemann continues to impress this season, as he has only missed one cut in 21 events. The only part of Niemann's game that could use some work is around the green, but that […]

Phil Mickelson Should See The Weekend In Detroit

Phil Mickelson comes into Detroit still riding the high of winning his sixth major championship at the PGA in May. However, since the PGA, Mickelson has only missed one cut, in three starts. What has me encouraged about Mickelson this week is his recent putting. Mickelson sits 120th in strokes gained putting this season, but […]

Doc Redman Loves Playing At Detroit Country Club

Doc Redman has found success at Detroit Country Club over the past two seasons, as he hasn't recorded a finish worse than T21. In the first Rocket Mortgage Classic in 2019, Redman recorded his best career finish on the PGA Tour, solo second. As for this season, Redman has made five straight cuts on tour, […]

Matthew Liberatore Picked For Futures Game

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore was among 50 players selected to the All-Star Futures Game on July 11. The 21-year-old was 1-0 with a 1.86 ERA in the Baseball Americas tournament while pitching for the U.S. team that qualified for the Olympics. Liberatore is also 2-4 with a 4.62 ERA in seven starts for […]

Jason Kokrak Will Thrive At Rocket Mortgage Classic

Besides maybe Bryson DeChambeau, Jason Kokrak fits Detroit Country Club better than anyone in the field. He hits it a long way, 307.3 yards on average, sits 22nd in strokes gained off the tee, and putts better than everyone on tour other than Louis Oosthuizen. After we saw DeChambeau overpower the field off the tee, […]

Maverick McNealy Worth A Look At Rocket Mortgage Classic

Maverick McNealy returns to Detroit off back-to-back top-30 finishes at the Charles Schwab Challenge and Travelers Championship. In his only Rocket Mortgage Classic start, McNealy recorded one of his five career top-10 finishes with a T8 last year. McNealy gains strokes off the tee and on the greens, the two major categories to look at […]

Marco Gonzales Returns From Paternity List

The Seattle Mariners reinstated left-hander Marco Gonzales from the paternity list on Wednesday. Gonzales is expected to return to the starting rotation to face the Texas Rangers at home this weekend. The 29-year-old southpaw has a 5.10 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 42/18 K/BB in nine starts covering 47 2/3 innings this year, but he's coming […]

Nate Lashley Won't Be A Factor In Detroit

Nate Lashley, the inaugural Rocket Mortgage Classic champion, returns to Detroit Country Club looking for the same magic he found in 2019. However, that is unlikely. Lashley is losing strokes off the tee, on approach, in his putting and from tee to green so far this season. Lashley only gains strokes around the green, which […]

Willie Mack III Looking To Make First Career PGA Tour Cut

Willie Mack III will be making his third PGA Tour start of the season this week in Detroit, still looking for his first made cut. Mack missed the cut at both the Farmers Insurance Open and Genesis Invitational, but those were tough golf courses. This week in Detroit, Mack won't see a course as tough […]

Daniel Hudson Throws A Bullpen Wednesday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (elbow) threw a successful bullpen session on Wednesday. Hudson initially landed on the injured list on June 12 with more right elbow issues. But before his injury, he was very good out of the Nationals bullpen, posting a 2.59 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 35/7 K/BB in 24 1/3 relief […]

Blue Jays Looking At Richard Rodriguez

The Toronto Blue Jays are among the teams looking at Pittsburgh Pirates closer Richard Rodriguez with the July trade deadline approaching. Toronto recently traded for reliever Adam Cimber, who should see high-leverage situations immediately, but they're looking for more bullpen help. Rafael Dolis, Ryan Borucki, Julian Merryweather, David Phelps and Kirby Yates are all currently […]

Jarren Duran Has Two-Homer Game In The Minors

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, MLB's No. 86 prospect, had his third two-home run game and went 2-for-4 with four RBI on Tuesday for Triple-A Worcester. Duran has a career-high 15 home runs in 37 games this year and is batting .282 in his first experience at the Triple-A level. The 24-year-old also has […]

Kyle Stanley Trending In The Right Direction

Kyle Stanley is hitting the ball incredibly well right now. The Clemson product has gained strokes off the tee in seven consecutive starts, and he is coming off a week at the Travelers Championship where he gained 6.8 strokes on approach. The only issue is the flat stick. Over his last 36 rounds, Stanley ranks […]

Vidal Brujan Reaches Base Five Times Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Vidal Brujan, baseball's No. 36 overall prospect, went 3-for-3 with two doubles and two walks to reach base five times on Tuesday night with Triple-A Durham. It was Brujan's first game with multiple doubles since May 25. The 23-year-old is slashing .254/.340/.480 with 10 doubles, one triple, nine home runs, 35 […]

Mychal Givens Set For Rehab Appearances

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Mychal Givens (back) will pitch in rehab games with Triple-A Albuquerque this Thursday and Saturday. Barring any setbacks in those outings, Givens should be cleared to be activated from the injured list early next week. The right-hander was performing well before being sidelined on June 17 with a lower back strain, […]

Brendon Todd Presents Great Value This Week

Detroit Golf Club is a nice fit for Brendon Todd. Over his last 36 rounds, the University of Georgia product ranks ninth in strokes gained putting, seventh in proximity from 100-125 yards and 11th in par-four scoring (400-450 yards). Todd always does his best work in easy scoring conditions, as all three of his PGA […]

Kyle Freeland Hoping To Start On Saturday

Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland (hamstring), who left his start on Monday with a right hamstring cramp, is throwing at 120 feet and is working to make his next start on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Freeland is sporting an ugly 6.54 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and 26/13 K/BB in seven starts this year over […]

Brandon Lowe Absent From Wednesday’s Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Nationals. The 26-year-old will get the day off after homering in back-to-back games. He's slashing .205/.316/.426 with 16 homers, 38 RBI, 41 runs scored and four stolen bases across 307 plate appearances in 2021. Lowe provides decent power, but his 107 WRC+ […]