Manny Machado Heating Up In June

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 1-for-3 with a walk and solo home run Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds. The 28-year-old has heated up lately, collecting knocks in eight of his past 10 contests and touting an .865 OPS in June. Despite a hard-hit rate in the 94th percentile, Machado has coasted to […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/18/21 (Premium Content)

Hey RotoBallers! Hope all is well in your world. Unfortunately it's the same old song and dance over here after Week 11. Six out of the seven days last week were what I would call "productive" in that I either profited some or broke even on a play or two that could've swung either way. […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/18/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/18 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 […]

MLB Betting Picks for Friday 6/18 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

Last Friday and Saturday saw us go 4-for-7 to have a profitable start to the weekend. One more Tarik Skubal strikeout and two more from Wade Miley (who only fanned three in seven innings) would've made it a big couple of days. But despite Miley not hitting the over, the Angels comeback win and the […]

Matt Manning Allows Two Runs Over Five Innings In Debut

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning had a decent MLB debut against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday. He pitched five innings and allowed four hits, two walks and two earned runs while striking out three. The damage was certainly minimal in the game, but the low strikeouts were disappointing and it was unfortunate - […]

LCS DFS Picks for 6/18/21 - LOL Daily Fantasy for FanDuel, DraftKings

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 […]

Marcus Stroman Takes Hard Luck Loss Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman went seven strong innings against the Cubs on Thursday, allowing just two earned runs, four hits, and one walk in the Mets 2-0 loss. Stroman tied his season-high with eight strikeouts as well. Despite the excellent start, Stroman was outdueled by Kyle Hendricks, dropping his record to 6-5 […]

Nick Gordon (2B/SS, MIN) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of leagues ANALYSIS: Nick Gordon made his MLB debut this year after being a highly-touted prospect up to 2018, and while his career ups and downs have kept his MLB ceiling at a moving target, the skills he has already demonstrated warrant blue chip consideration. […]

Early 2021 PPR Rankings Analysis - Wide Receiver

As we roll into our season draft, it’s time to take a glance at the seasonal rankings to see where players are being valued before things get hot and heavy come draft season. The wide receiver position is deep with talent. Many fantasy gamers will be able to fade the position during the first few […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 6/18/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/18/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 15-game slate on tap tonight, and it's gonna be a fun one. There are not many aces in good places tonight […]

Sammy Long (RP, SF) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS: Sammy Long isn't the typical reliever to qualify for the weekly ranks of worthwhile additions, but the numbers suggest he packs much more promise than you would initially think. The 25-year-old lefty out of Sacramento State has started his MLB career with […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 6/18/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/18 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   We have a beautiful Monday slate here, which is not often the case. All the action is after 7:00 eastern, which means no games are left behind. Let's dive into this awesome slate.    Top […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (6/18/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We've got a two-game playoff slate for Friday. The Hawks and 76ers start at 7:30 pm ET while the Clippers and Jazz tip-off at 10:00 pm ET. ATL and LAC are up 3-2. PHI is favored by 3 points on the road and the O/U in that game is 221. UTA is favored by 1 […]

Wade Miley Allows Two Runs On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley allowed two runs over seven innings in a 6-4 loss to the San Diego Padres on Thursday. Miley brought a no-hitter into the sixth inning before Fernando Tatis Jr. swatted a two-out homer. Miley wound up striking out five and walking two in yet another solid outing. The veteran has […]

Bubba's DraftKings DFS Breakdown - Daily MLB Quick Hits (6/18)

Welcome back to another edition of MLB DFS Quick Hits. Today we have a 15 game main slate to preview. Bubba (@bdentrek) will go over weather, totals, plays, and more to get your MLB DFS lineups ready. Be sure to subscribe to the MLB DFS Quick Hits, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe […]

Jonathan India Hits Two-Run Homer

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in a 6-4 loss to the San Diego Padres on Thursday. Initially, India was looking like he would be the hero as his two-run shot in the top of the ninth gave the Reds a 4-2 lead, but unfortunately, the Cincinnati bullpen couldn't […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (6/18/21): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a couple of Game 6's tonight. Philly has their backs to the wall in Atlanta after blowing a 26-point lead at home in Game 5. Utah has their backs against the wall in L.A. after they elected to hold out Mike Conley again when Kawhi was announced as out. It backfired, so you can […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for June 18th, 2021

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for June 18th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for June 18th, 2021

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily NBA injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy basketball (DFS) lineups, every day of the NBA season. Below is our updated list of injured NBA players for June 18th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/18/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! We are kicking off the weekend with a massive 15-game slate. That's right: 30 teams, 30 pitchers, and a myriad of avenues to construct a DFS lineup. Four games on the East Coast kick it off at 7:05 pm ET, and we go through the entire night until the Reds-Padres, and Rays-Mariners […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/18/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a full 15-game slate Friday night, and there are a number of factors that should make it a fun evening from a DFS perspective. Not only will differentiation in tournaments obviously not be an issue, but there are also a number of struggling and/or inexperienced pitchers on the hill. Additionally, Camden Yards, Coors […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Friday 6/18

Welcome to another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Whether you are just trying to get that elusive category win or you are trying to […]

Shed Long Jr. Doubles Twice Thursday

Seattle Mariners utility man Shed Long Jr. went 2-for-4 with two doubles against the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday night. He also scored a run and drove in another. One of those doubles tied the game in the bottom of the ninth, paving the way for a walk-off single from pinch-hitter Kyle Seager. In 31 at-bats […]

Luis Torrens Homers Again Thursday

Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens continued to deliver in his return from the minor leagues Thursday. Torrens went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double. The long ball was his fourth of the year. Torrens has now homered twice in his three games back at the major league level, and he has four […]

Dylan Moore Reaches Twice, Steals A Base

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore reached base twice in four plate appearances Thursday, delivering a single and a walk against the Tampa Bay Rays. He also scored a run and stole his tenth base of the year. Moore has just a .662 OPS on the year, and while he's shown positive flashes with the […]

Ty France Homers Again Thursday

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Ty France had one hits in four at-bats in Thursday night's game against the Rays, a two-run home run off Rich Hill in the sixth inning. It was his fifth home run of the year. France has been on a tear lately, with five extra-base hits in his last four games, […]

Justin Dunn Exits With Shoulder Discomfort

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justin Dunn (shoulder) only completed two innings on Thursday night, as he was removed from the game against the Tampa Bay Rays with shoulder discomfort. This is especially alarming for Dunn because he already had a stint on the injured list with the same issue earlier this month. Before exiting, Dunn […]

Garrett Hampson Goes Yard In Win

Colorado Rockies outfielder/second baseman Garrett Hampson went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs scored, and a walk in a 7-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Hampson followed up C.J. Cron's grand slam in the first inning with a solo home run of his own, which was his first long ball since May […]

Joe Musgrove Flawless Against Cincinnati

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove was in a groove Thursday as he pitched seven scoreless innings versus the Reds in a no-decision effort. The-26-year-old struck out two in the contest, and he now carries a 2.28 ERA in 79 innings pitched in 2021. He has a 3-4 record with 96 strikeouts and a […]

C.J. Cron Powers The Rockies To Victory

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron found his power stroke on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with a grand slam, a double, and a strikeout in a 7-3 win over the Brewers. After three of the first five batters reached base for Colorado in the bottom of the first inning, Cron swatted a grand slam off of […]