Michael Pineda Feeling Good After Bullpen Session

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda (forearm) threw a bullpen session on Sunday. Pineda was dealing with some forearm tightness that popped up in his most recent start and forced him to be scratched from his scheduled outing Sunday, though he is now lined up to take the mound on Tuesday for the opening game […]

Joel Embiid Will Play In Game 1

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will play during the series opener against the Hawks. Embiid is currently dealing with a small meniscus tear in his right knee and wasn't available for the Game 5 win over the Wizards. While it is certainly welcome news for fantasy managers and fans alike, it's realistic to expect […]

Adalberto Mondesi Lands On IL

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. This comes after Royals manager Mike Matheny said there was no timetable for Mondesi on Saturday. The young shortstop has been banged up all season long, but did play well during his short time being healthy. Edward Olivares […]

Josh Staumont Activated On Sunday

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Josh Staumont (knee) has been activated off the 10-day injured list on Sunday. The 27-year-old has been sidelined since late May due to a left knee sprain. This season, Staumont carries a 2.78 ERA and 1.19 WHIP over 22 2/3 innings this season with 25 strikeouts and five saves. He […]

Titans Are Trading For Julio Jones

While the trade isn't official yet as the teams finalize the compensation, Ian Rapport of the NFL Network reports that the Atlanta Falcons will be trading wide receiver Julio Jones to the Tennessee Titans for a 2022 second-round pick. There could still be other pieces, but this is the main part of the deal. For […]

Adolis Garcia Sitting Out On Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 28-year-old has quickly become the best waiver wire pickup of the season. He is hitting .278 with 16 home runs over 194 at-bats this season. This appears to be a routine day off for […]

Jose Abreu Absent From Sunday' Lineup

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (rest) won't be in Sunday's starting lineup against the Detroit Tigers. The reigning MVP has three total hits over his last seven games. This sounds like a normal rest day for the slugging superstar. Andrew Vaughn will get the start at first base versus right-hander Jose Urena on […]

Hector Neris Activated Off Paternity List

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris has been activated off the paternity leave list on Sunday. The 31-year-old has posted a 1.96 ERA with nine saves over 23 innings this season. He should return to his normal role as the closer in Philly. Connor Brogdon filled in as the closer on Saturday, but won't have […]

James Harden Day-To-Day

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (hamstring) is considered day-to-day. Harden played just one minute during Saturday's win over the Bucks before exiting with a right hamstring injury. The former MVP dealt with the same ailment toward the end of the regular season and was forced to miss significant time. He will have an MRI, but […]

John Means Placed On Injured List Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left shoulder strain. The move comes a day after he exited his start after getting just two outs and allowing two home runs. Left shoulder issues also sidelined Means at the start of the 2020 season. This comes […]

Serge Ibaka Doubtful For Game 7

Dallas Mavericks forward Serge Ibaka (back) is doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Mavericks. This really isn't news, primarily since the big man has been plagued by the back issue for months now and only appeared sparingly during the first two games of the series. L.A. should continue to utilize small-ball lineups, which should allow […]

WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks (6/6/21): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings and FanDuel

It's Sunday and we've got two games tonight, with both tipping at the same time. The Dream and the Lynx will play in a rematch of Friday's 86-84 Lynx win, while the Wings and Storm will also have a rematch of their 105-102 overtime Seattle win. In this article, I'll be providing you with some […]

Maxi Kleber Expected To Play In Game 7

Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (Achilles) should play in the series finale against the Clippers. Kleber has carried the same designation throughout the series but has still been in the lineup, averaging 6.2 points and 4.2 rebounds throughout 29.7 minutes per game. Although he routinely doesn't contribute much from a fantasy perspective, he still has […]

Points League Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 11

We'll be doing this roundup of point league happenings every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the […]

Luka Doncic Probable For Finale

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (neck) is expected to play during the series finale with the Clippers. A cervical strain has plagued Doncic, an ailment he picked up during the Game 3 loss to L.A. back on May 28. The 22-year-old has played well at Staples Center during this series, averaging 37 points throughout three […]

Cole Irvin Survives Coors Field To Earn Fourth Win

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Cole Irvin allowed one run in six innings to earn a win over the Rockies on Saturday. Irvin pitched around six hits and a walk, but used five strikeouts to keep Colorado at bay in their hitter-friendly ballpark. Irvin is now 4-7 on the season with a 3.89 ERA, 1.23 WHIP […]

Kris Dunn Out For Game 1

Atlanta Hawks guard Kris Dunn (illness) will not be available for Game 1 against the 76ers. The veteran is currently dealing with a non-COVID-related sickness, although he wasn't expected to see many minutes anyway. His status for Game 2 is uncertain at this time.

Chad Pinder Launches Third Homer On Saturday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Chad Pinder went 2-for-5 with a homer and two runs scored in a win over the Rockies on Saturday. Pinder was moved up to second in the batting order and had a nice game in Coors Field, but he's not a name fantasy managers should have much interest in. Pinder is batting […]

De’Andre Hunter Questionable Against Philly

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) is questionable to play for the series opener against Philadelphia. Hunter dealt with right knee soreness throughout the first-round matchup against the Knicks but still was able to log 30 minutes while averaging 10.8 points and four rebounds per contest. Although he isn't the most reliable option on the […]

Matt Olson Launches 15th Homer Saturday In Colorado

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-3 with a walk, two RBI, two runs scored, and his 15th homer of the season in a win over the Rockies on Saturday. It feels like cheating to let Olson play in Coors Field, as the big first baseman has been on fire lately and has had […]

Toyota Save Mart 350: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy NASCAR Lineup Picks

The NASCAR Cup Series circuit heads to Wine Country this weekend, with its first race at Sonoma Raceway since 2019. So much has happened in the sport since the series last visited northern California. But one thing that has remained the same since then, Chase Elliott and Martins Truex Jr. are stellar on road courses. […]

Catchers to Stream - Week 11 Waiver Wire

It's your resident catcher advocate here, with my weekly defense for baseball's most maligned position. Instead of giving into easy narratives about the lack of talent at the catcher position and how they're the kickers of fantasy baseball, I'm here to create a place where catchers are celebrated for how they can help our teams. […]

NASCAR DFS Tiered Rankings: Toyota/Save Mart 350 (Premium Content)

  All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to RotoBaller's Tiered Rankings for the sixteenth race of the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season, the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. For those that are viewing these rankings for the first time, here is how the sheet works. There are […]

Lou Trivino Earns Eighth Save Saturday At Colorado

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn his eighth save of the season Saturday at the Rockies. Trivino allowed a hit and picked up a strikeout to preserve a 6-3 win for the visitors. At this point, manager Bob Melvin has made it apparent he doesn't have one, clear-cut […]

Connor Brogdon Earns First Save Of Season Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Connor Brogdon pitched a clean ninth inning with two strikeouts to earn his first save of the season Saturday against the Nationals. It was a nice performance for the 26-year-old righty, but he's not a name fantasy managers need to chase for saves. Closer Hector Neris was placed on the paternity […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The calendar says June and that means summer months are here. This year that can mean even more, as hitters continue to put the extended hibernation of poor April performances behind them. As always, the waiver wire can give you a jump, so let's […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 11

Welcome back to our SP waiver wire recommendations post series. If you've been following this every week, you've probably noticed that I've been beating the same drum quite a bit - and that is not going to change much today. Streaming starting pitchers has been hugely profitable this year, as it seems there are strong […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

We have completed another week of MLB action, and we have once again been littered with injuries. Both good and bad things arise from injuries. Let's start with the bad, which means losing a player, sometimes a key player, from your roster. The good is a chance to add a new player, and certain players […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 6/6/21 (Premium Content)

NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 6/6 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   Atlanta Hawks (+3.5) vs. Philadephia 76ers (220.5 total) UPDATE: Joel Embiid is now a game-time decision as he's still laboring with a slight meniscus tear. Keep an eye on the starting lineup as we approach lock. Dwight […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

Welcome back, Ke'Bryan Hayes. The top prospect was sidelined for two months with a wrist injury but hasn't missed a beat since returning from the IL. In his first game back, he collected two hits. In his second game, he collected two more, one of which was a home run. Hayes' rostered percentage never approached […]