Luke Williams Hits Walk-Off Homer In First MLB Start

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Luke Williams went 2-for-4 with a walk-off two-run homer on Wednesday. Williams, making his first MLB start after pinch-hitting Tuesday, came up with two outs in the bottom of the ninth against Braves closer Will Smith. The Phillies stuck with the rookie despite being one out away from being shut out; Williams […]

Derek Hill Exits Wednesday’s Game Early

Detroit Tigers outfielder Derek Hill was removed early from Wednesday's game against the Mariners with a right shoulder sprain. He sustained the injury after crashing into the outfield wall during the bottom of the first inning. Hill didn't register an at-bat and was replaced by Akil Baddoo. The severity of Hill's injury is unknown at […]

Jordan Love Ready To Start If Needed

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love said that he will be ready to start in Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints if Aaron Rodgers' tenure with the team is finished. The Packers traded up to take Love in the first round of the 2020 draft, and he's looked much improved at the team's minicamp […]

Call of Duty DFS Lineup Picks (6/10/21) - DraftKings Daily Fantasy

Hello there eSports DFS enthusiasts, and welcome back to RotoBaller's coverage of Call of Duty DFS contests for DraftKings! Welcome to another week of Stage 4 COD DFS! What an end of the week! Florida, Atlanta, and NYSL all won big in their games and Mack broke the slate and dropped 116 kills!! It was […]

Kolten Wong Expected Back Before July

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (oblique) could return from the 10-day injured list before the end of June, per manager Craig Counsell. The 30-year-old infielder was placed on the injured list with a strained left oblique last Friday. Counsell didn't give an official timetable but did mentioned that Wong could be activated before July […]

Amari Cooper Could Miss Start Of Training Camp

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (ankle) might not be ready for the start of training camp at the end of July as he tries to calm the irritation in his ankle. Cooper obviously isn't taking part in minicamp this month because of an irritation in his ankle that took place around two weeks ago. […]

Zach Eflin Allows One Run To Braves On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin had another strong start on Wednesday, allowing just one run across six innings versus the Braves. Unfortunately for Eflin, the offense couldn't provide any run support, but it was a nice bounce-back effort from the right-hander after getting pulled in the fifth inning last time out. He did allow […]

Lorenzo Cain Not Expected To Return Until July

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (hamstring) isn't expected to return until July, per manager Craig Counsell. He's been sidelined since June 1 the injury. "Lorenzo Cain won't be back before July," said Counsell. The Brewers manager described the outfielder's hamstring injury as "significant." Fantasy managers who are unable to stash Cain on the IL can […]

Adalberto Mondesi Spotted Taking Batting Practice

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (hamstring) was observed taking batting practice on Tuesday. The speedster is currently on the 10-day injured list because of a left hamstring ailment, but it appears as if he is trending in the right direction. Mondesi has played well this season despite the small sample size, batting .360 to […]

PGA DFS: Expert Roundtable - Palmetto Championship (Premium Content)

Hello RotoBallers and thanks for joining us for the 2021 Palmetto Championship at Congaree! This is an article that we're offering each week as part of our PGA Premium subscription, and we hope that you will find it useful. Be sure also to read all of our other top-notch weekly PGA DFS and betting articles to help […]

Brandon Moreno Hoping For The Win Instead Of A Draw

After a brief departure from the UFC, Brandon Moreno (18-5-2) found himself in a title matchup just five fights after his return. Two of those were draws, including his last fight against champion Deiveson Figueiredo in December of last year. Very dangerous on the mat just like Figueiredo, Moreno has scored 10 of his 18 […]

Adalberto Mondesi Took BP On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals infielder Adalberto Mondesi (hamstring) took batting practice and did some other baseball-related activities on Tuesday. "Mondesi looked really good yesterday," said Royals manager Mike Matheny. The 25-year-old infielder was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. There is currently no timetable for his return and the Royals will […]

Mark Canha Stuffs The Stat Sheet Yet Again

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha had another big game on Wednesday to help complete a three-game sweep of the Diamondbacks. The A's leadoff hitter went 2-for-4 with a two-RBI triple and two runs scored, bringing his runs total to a league-leading 49. Canha has done it all this season as he's also got 11 homers, […]

Trevor Story Could Be Activated By Thursday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) could be activated for Thursday's matchup against Miami, according to skipper Bud Black. The veteran was expected back on Tuesday or Wednesday, so fantasy managers should take Black's recent prediction with a grain of salt. Story has been out since the end of May because of right elbow inflammation, […]

Deiveson Figueiredo Set To Defend His Title Yet Again

After defending his title with a draw as the UFC flyweight champion, Deiveson Figueiredo (20-1-1) will defend that title against the same man, Brandon Moreno, at UFC 263 in the co-main-event slot on Saturday. Figueiredo suffered a one-point deduction in the third round for a low blow, resulting in the draw on the scorecards. With […]

Sean Manaea Fires Six Shutout Innings Wednesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea pitched another strong game on Wednesday afternoon, blanking the Diamondbacks for six frames while picking up his fifth win of the season. Manaea only allowed two hits and gave up two walks while picking up three strikeouts. The right-hander was hit hard in a start on May 18 but […]

Tyler Naquin Should Be Back Soon

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin (hamstring) isn't expected to need an IL stint. The veteran injured his left hamstring during Sunday's outing against the Cardinals, and he hasn't been back in the lineup since. However, skipper David Bell didn't seem too overly concerned, so it appears as if Naquin could be back at some point […]

Nate Diaz Back In The Octagon Against Tough Opponent

Long before his epic dual showdowns with Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz (20-12) has been competing under the UFC banner. He first competed for the UFC back at TUF Season 5, taking place in early 2007. Recently, Diaz last appeared in the Octagon in November of 2019 but suffered a TKO loss due to a doctor's […]

Daily Fantasy Golf FanDuel Picks (PGA DFS) - Palmetto Championship At Congaree

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 Palmetto Championship at Congaree...a new event on the schedule that's standing in for the canceled Canadian Open. […]

Leon Edwards Looking To Add Another Big Name To His List

Since suffering his last defeat in 2015 to now-champion Kamaru Usman, Leon Edwards (18-3) has gone on to win eight fights in a row before his no contest in his last bout against Belal Muhammad. Facing Nate Diaz is a huge opportunity for Edwards to add a big name to his already impressive resume. Nearly […]

Daily Fantasy Golf DraftKings Picks (PGA DFS): Palmetto Championship At Congaree

Welcome back, RotoBallers! As always, please check out my weekly spreadsheet in the link below to get started on your research for the Palmetto Championship At Congaree. 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 […]

Matt Peacock Injured On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Matt Peacock (finger) left Wednesday's matchup against the Athletics. Peacock injured his right ring finger while attempting to barehand a Jed Lowrie comebacker, and while X-rays were negative, he was diagnosed with numbness. The righty is 2-3 throughout five starts this season while also racking up a 5.24 ERA to go along […]

Patrick Rodgers Looks To Avoid Three Straight Missed Cuts

Patrick Rodgers has missed back-to-back cuts and will look to rebound this week at Palmetto. He is a long hitter, ranking 30th in driving distance. However, his approach shots have been the downfall of his game this season. Rodgers ranks 200th in strokes gained approaching the green. Rodgers has also struggled saving par when he […]

Rory Sabbatini A Poor Play At Palmetto

Rory Sabbatini has just one top-10 finish and has missed seven cuts in 20 starts this season. He has not finished inside the top-20 since January, and things will not get easier for him at Congaree. It is a long course and he ranks 176th in driving distance. Sabbatini also does not hit enough greens […]

Belal Muhammad Hoping For A Win After March's No Contest

Prior to the no contest in his last outing, the tough and grinding Belal Muhammad (18-3) had won four fights in a row and looked to be on a hot streak in the welterweight division. A nasty eye poke in the second round of his contest with Leon Edwards led to the no-contest stoppage back […]

Demian Maia Set For Another Main-Card Showdown

The UFC's second all-time submission leader, Demian Maia (28-10), is set to enter the cage for his 39th professional bout on UFC 263's main card this Saturday. After winning three fights in a row, Maia turned it around to lose three in a row. In his last outing in March of 2020, Maia suffered a […]

Doc Redman Not A Great Play At Congaree

Doc Redman has been inconsistent this season, and this week will be his debut at Congaree. He has a few top-10 finishes but has also missed eight cuts in 20 starts. Redman is average off the tee, so he will not gain any sort of advantage with distance. He also ranks 191st in strokes gained […]

Taylor Widener Making Progress

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taylor Widener (groin) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session soon. Widener has recently been throwing from 90-feet, a positive sign after he has spent multiple trips on the injured list due to a right groin strain. Widener has played sparingly this season but still has fantasy value in deeper leagues […]

Travis Shaw Leaves With What Appears To Be Serious Arm Injury

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw (arm) was removed from Wednesday's game against the Reds, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Shaw was down for an extended time after diving for a ball at third base. A cart was brought out, but Shaw managed to walk off the field, albeit with an air […]

Zac Gallen Scheduled For Another Bullpen Session

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen (elbow) went through a simulated game on Monday, throwing 32 pitches, and is scheduled to participate in another bullpen session by Thursday. Gallen suffered a sprained elbow back on May 7 and has remained on the injured list ever since. The 25-year-old currently holds a 1-0 record and a 2.63 […]