DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/20/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, gang! Hope you've all had a great weekend thus far, now let's make some money to avoid the Sunday Scaries! We have a nine-game (which will likely turn into an eight-game) matinee slate to close out our weekend. The slate is split up between some earlier 1 pm EST starts and a nice […]

Cedric Mullins - Budding Star or Flash in the Pan?

Welcome to my first article at RotoBaller. I am humbled to be allowed to write with this incredible team of writers and editors. Please enjoy, and I hope this helps you win with your fantasy teams. One of the fantasy breakout players and MVP candidates this season is Baltimore Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins. He […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - June 20, 2021

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/20/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. Get back five-game mini-slates, we've got a pair of nine-game slates for this lovely Father's Day Sunday. We do have some weather bouncing around […]

Riley Greene Just Misses Cycle At Double-A

Detroit Tigers prospect Riley Greene came close to hitting for the cycle on Saturday after going 3-for-3 with two walks. He hit a double, triple, and home run but missed the cycle after taking free passes in his final two at-bats — which also showed a mature approach. The 20-year-old outfielder has been on fire […]

David Peterson With Another Strong Start On Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson went 4 2/3 innings in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday against the Nationals, allowing just one earned run and striking out six. The Mets won 5-1, but Peterson did not factor into the decision. Peterson has now allowed just one earned run over his last […]

Adrian Houser Only Strikes Out Two In No-Decision

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Adrian Houser allowed five runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out two in six innings in a no-decision versus Colorado on Saturday. The right-hander's run of allowing two or fewer runs ended at four starts, but he was able to complete six innings for the first time since […]

Austin Martin Has Five Hits At Double-A

Toronto Blue Jays prospect Austin Martin went 5-for-6 and drove in four runs on Saturday. The 22-year-old is playing in his first pro season after being selected fifth overall in the 2020 amateur draft; at one point he had been projected as the top pick in the draft due to his strong hit tool. Martin […]

Josh Hader Extends Scoreless Streak To 14 Innings With Save

Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader allowed a walk and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Saturday's 6-5 win over Colorado. Hader's scoreless streak was extended to 14 innings Saturday. In that span, he's allowed four hits and four walks while striking out 22, and he's picked up nine […]

Francisco Lindor Belts Two Homers On Saturday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 3-for-5 with two home runs, five RBI, and two runs scored in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday against the Nationals. Lindor accounted for all five runs in the Mets 5-1 victory. Lindor went 1-for-3 in the nightcap, which the Mets dropped 6-2, to finish the […]

Willy Adames Collects Four Hits Including Go-Ahead Home Run In Win

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames went 4-for-5 with a home run, three doubles, three RBI, and three runs scored in Saturday's 6-5 win over Colorado. The shortstop looked like a superstar on Friday. He opened the scoring with an RBI double in the first inning and added a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth. Adames […]

Coaching Matters: 2021 Denver Broncos Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings (6/20 Showdown): Value Plays, Goalies, Stacks

Welcome, RotoBallers. Hockey season has now entered the postseason which is the most exciting time to watch and partake in NHL DFS! As always, I'll give you the stats and info you need to build the best lineups possible for your GPP and cash game NHL contests on both DraftKings and FanDuel. Today I'll be […]

Tony Kemp (2B/OF, OAK) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of leagues ANALYSIS: From Vanderbilt to Houston to Wrigley to Oakland: Tony Kemp has gotten a taste of some of the more unique baseball systems in the game on his journey to/through the MLB, and it's starting to pay impactful dividends surpassing even his 2018 […]

Who Totes the Rock in Jacksonville Now?

The Jacksonville Jaguars were a disaster in 2020, finishing with the worst record in the NFL at 1-15, but one of the few positives was their running game. Undrafted rookie James Robinson was a revelation, rushing for 1,070 yards on 240 carries (4.5 YPC) and seven touchdowns while also adding 49 receptions, 344 yards, and three touchdowns. […]

Tarik Skubal (SP, DET) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of leagues ANALYSIS: It's been a tale of two seasons for Tarik Skubal and it's caused many to overlook the Tigers hurler in fantasy. The 24-year-old lefty had an awful first month of the season and it's still reflected in his season-long stats, like his pedestrian […]

Odubel Herrera (OF, PHI) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 31% of leagues ANALYSIS: He's back, he's starting every day in center field, he's batting leadoff. Yes, after missing almost two calendar years due to a domestic violence incident, Odubel Herrera is back and contributing for fantasy managers. He's not the most popular player in the […]

James Kaprielian (SP, OAK) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of leagues ANALYSIS: Not everyone is considered a top-tier prospect since the day they joined a little league squad: some guys have to prove their metal through the NCAA and minor league ranks to even be ranked among top organizational prospects. It's those prospects who […]

Pete Fairbanks (RP, TB) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 32% of leagues ANALYSIS: Pete Fairbanks was an instrumental component of the Rays' ingenious 2020 bullpen that helped bring another pennant back to Tampa Bay, and at the age of 27, the 6'6, 225-lb. Mizzou alumnus is getting better in all of the right ways. While […]

Jackson Kowar Struggles Out Of The Pen On Saturday

Kansas City Royals pitcher Jackson Kowar made his first career relief appearance in Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox. It didn't go well as he pitched three innings and allowed three hits and two earned runs while recording only one strikeout. Kowar is one of the team's top pitching prospects. He was called up […]

Brad Keller Earns Seventh Loss Against Red Sox

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller was tagged with his seventh loss of the year after struggling against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Keller pitched five innings and allowed five hits, three walks and five earned runs while striking out four. Keller's had an abysmal month of June. He now has a 7.97 […]

Bobby Bradley (1B, CLE) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of leagues ANALYSIS: Bobby Bradley's 2019 MLB debut didn't end up to anyone's liking, and that clearly made folks forget that Bradley had properly earned a top-100 prospect distinction off of his robust bat in the minors. Injuries and statistical necessity left Cleveland hurting at […]

Daz Cameron Hits His Second Home Run On Saturday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Daz Cameron had a solid game at the plate in Saturday's loss to the Los Angeles Angels. He went 2-four-4 with a home run and two RBI in the game. Cameron was called up about 10 days ago and has seen a decent amount of playing time since then. He's played eight […]

Joey Votto (1B, CIN) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 29% of leagues ANALYSIS: Much like the old gray mare, Joey Votto ain't what he used to be. But the 37-year-old doesn't have to reach his prior lofty heights to be of value to your fantasy roster. Since returning from the injured list on June 9, Votto has […]

Jonathan Schoop Hits His 13th Home Run Against Angels

Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop continued his remarkable month of June on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels. He went 2-for-3 in the game with a home run and a walk. The home run was his 13th of the year and eighth already this month. He is slashing .369/.425/.815 through June and he has […]

Wily Peralta Allows Five Runs In Spot Start Saturday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Wily Peralta made his first start of the year against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. He pitched five innings and allowed seven hits, two walks and five earned runs while striking out two. He earned the loss as the Tigers fell 8-3. Peralta was called up from Triple-A this past Tuesday […]

Max Stassi (C, LAA) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 37% of leagues ANALYSIS: Max Stassi hasn't just been the top catcher in 5x5 over the past two weeks - he's in the top 10 overall during that time. He won't continue to hit over .300 or send close to 40 percent of his fly balls into the […]

Logan Gilbert (SP, SEA) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 43% of leagues ANALYSIS: Trouble with the long ball marred Logan Gilbert's start on Saturday night, but given that the Rays are a top-five offensive club this year, it's not something to condemn him for - especially since he'd allowed just six runs in his previous four outings. The […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 6/20/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/20 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 6/20/21 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 […]

Nick Castellanos Quiet In Loss On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in a 7-5 loss to the San Diego Padres on Saturday. After putting together a blistering first few months of the season, Castellanos is suffering through his first slump of the year. Over his past seven games, he is hitting just .172 with one RBI […]