Jose Alvarado's Control Makes Him Hard To Trust

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado is one of the best relievers in baseball when he's on, but bouts with wildness make the flame-thrower difficult to rely on in fantasy. Alvarado is among the hardest throwers in the game. His 100-plus MPH sinker is elite and almost always induces weak contact and ground balls when […]

Bobby Bradley Homers Again Friday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Bobby Bradley went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two walks in Friday night's 7-0 win over the Seattle Mariners. Bradley was batting fifth in this one for the second consecutive game and did not disappoint as he is now 5-for-13 with two home runs and six RBI since […]

Aaron Civale Strikes Out 11 Friday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Aaron Civale posted a career-high 11 strikeouts in eight innings of work while allowing zero earned runs in Friday night's 7-0 win over the Seattle Mariners. Civale earned his ninth win in the contest, which is now tied for best in baseball and also only allowed one hit. It was a […]

Pascal Siakam Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (shoulder) recently underwent surgery. The big man tore his labrum during a regular-season encounter against the Grizzlies back on May 8, and after going under the knife to repair it, he isn't expected back until November, at the earliest. The 27-year-old emerged as arguably the Raptor's top offensive weapon over […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 6/12/21 (Premium Content)

NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 6/12 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   Utah Jazz (+4.5) vs. LA Clippers (223 total) We have to start this with the injury news in this one as Mike Conley is questionable to play after missing the first two games of the series. […]

Serge Ibaka Officially Done For The Year

Los Angeles Clippers forward Serge Ibaka (back) is done for the year. The veteran went under the knife on Thursday to address the lingering back pain that caused him to miss 30-straight contests toward the end of the regular season. Ibaka signed a two-year, $19 million deal back in November. His status for training camp […]

Mike Conley Questionable On Saturday Night

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (hamstring) is questionable for the Game 3 matchup against the Clippers. The veteran continues to deal with a right hamstring strain, an injury that has plagued him intermittently over the last few seasons. He has yet to suit up during the series against Los Angeles, and it would be a […]

Jeff Green Expected To Return Soon

Brooklyn Nets forward Jeff Green (foot) is expected to return during the series against Milwaukee. According to head coach Steve Nash, the veteran is progressing "nicely" and could even make it back as soon as Game 4 on Sunday. Green has been out since the end of May because of a strained left foot. However, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/12/21): MLB DFS Lineups

The MLB slate is split again on DraftKings, but that's not to say it's even. We have 11 games starting right in the middle of the day. That one is the main slate, so that's why my piece will focus on today. As per usual, this is subject to change every Saturday. It is what […]

Mitch Moreland Collects Hit, Run Scored Versus Royals

Oakland Athletics first baseman Mitch Moreland went 1-for-4 with a hit, a run scored, and two strikeouts in a win over the Royals on Friday. Moreland has struggled in his first year in Oakland as he's slashing just .238/.295/.397 and hasn't been playing every day as the A's have cycled through other players in the […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (6/12/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a sizeable 14-game slate on FanDuel this afternoon, and there are a ton of different ways to construct your lineup. There are pitchers in all price ranges to consider, and there are currently only two teams with implied totals exceeding five runs. That makes for a fun slate because we know there will […]

Elvis Andrus Delivers Walk-Off Hit Over Royals

Oakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus went 2-for-4 with the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the ninth Friday against the Royals. The hit had to feel good for the veteran shortstop who has struggled in his first year in the Bay Area. Andrus is batting just .213 and is not getting on-base nor hitting […]

WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks (6/12/21): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings and FanDuel

We're back! After missing Friday's slate because I wasn't feeling well, I've got some WNBA DFS suggestions for Saturday's two games. This is an early slate, so no dilly-dallying here -- let's get right into the games. In this article, I'll be providing you with some daily fantasy WNBA lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 6/12/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/12 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 6/12/21 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 […]

Luis Arraez To Play Another Rehab Game Saturday

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Luis Arraez (shoulder) will play another rehab game on Saturday. Arraez made it through Friday's game without a setback, going 1-for-4 with an RBI groundout. The 24-year-old seems poised to return to the Minnesota lineup ahead of Sunday's game or before the team's road trip, which begins Monday against the Seattle Mariners. […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 12

We are now two full months into the 2021 season. Most MLB teams have played at least 60 games, or the equivalent to last year’s shortened season. Most in the sports medicine field did expect there to be an uptick in injuries this year especially because of the broken/unusual offseason the players had, the stopping […]

Rookie Report: Prospect Risers and Fallers for Week 11

Welcome to the latest edition of RotoBaller’s Recently Promoted Prospects series for fantasy baseball! Here I discuss some recently promoted MLB prospects and rookies , making note of what I think their upside could be for fantasy baseball managers, and whether they are potential risers or fallers. We have seen 120 rookies make their MLB […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Saturday 6/12

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 […]

Lou Trivino Picks Up Relief Win On Friday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings to earn the win on Friday versus the Royals. Trivino was called on to get out of a jam left by co-closer Jake Diekman in the eighth inning. Trivino escaped the inning and followed that up with a scoreless ninth to preserve the tie […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 12 Waiver Wire

With another week of injuries, committees, and blown saves behind us, fantasy managers are starting to see more and more how important having a good bullpen can be. Having the right relievers on a fantasy roster can make up for a somewhat subpar starting rotation, and ensuring you knock all pitching categories out of the […]

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Relief Pitcher Rankings

June is heating up and with it, the craziness that is bullpen management. Stay vigilant with your budget and note other people's remaining funds. By now, you should be able to ascertain the market price for new closers and how your league is trending. As always, let me help guide the way! My top 101 […]

Bullpen Report: Finding Elite Ratio and Strikeout Relievers

Sticky stuff is all the rage in the baseball world right now. Will we see pitchers suddenly losing strikeouts due to a reduce in spin rate? Will ERAs suddenly shoot up leading to more offense? Will that early round ace you drafted suddenly turn into a pumpkin? These are all the questions that fantasy baseball […]

Week 11 Starts & Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups

More starting pitchers are hitting the shelves so the options get even thinner. You'll have to start testing your comfort level even more by streaming pitchers. The big studs will still anchor your rotation and a few youngsters will surprise you. The SP planner should help you identify a few different options for Week 11 […]

Cole Irvin Pitches Well In No-Decision Friday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Cole Irvin allowed two runs - one earned - across six innings in a no-decision versus the Royals on Friday. Irvin allowed six hits but didn't surrender a walk while picking up four strikeouts in his latest quality outing. The right-hander won't pick up a ton of strikeouts as he's got […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks - Evening Slate (6/12/21): DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! We have a split Saturday slate and the focus of this article will be on the 4-game evening slate for DraftKings. We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and find the best plays for both your cash game and tournament lineups. […]

Seth Brown Clubs Ninth Homer Of Season

Oakland Athletics outfielder Seth Brown went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run homer in a win over the Royals on Friday. The homer was Brown's first since May 23 and only his second hit since May 26 as he's cooled off considerably after a hot start. Brown is batting just .191 this season and […]

Miguel Sano Goes Yard In Friday's Loss

Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in Friday's loss to the Houston Astros. Sano's homer was a towering blast, traveling 418 feet off the bat at an exit velocity of 109.7 MPH. The slugger suddenly leads the Twins in home runs, 13, and RBI, 31, […]

Nelson Cruz Blasts 12th Home Run

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz belted his 12th home run of the season in Friday's loss to the Houston Astros. Cruz had a first-inning battle with Astros' righty Jose Urquidy and the former was the victor after seven pitches, depositing a fastball 442 feet into the center-field seats. The long ball traveled at an […]

Josh Donaldson Swats A Pair Of Homers In Friday's Loss

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Houston Astros. Donaldson's first blast traveled 403 feet at an exit velocity of 102.3 MPH, with the second leaving his bat at 106.9 MPH. The veteran third baseman now has three long balls in […]

Early 2021 PPR Rankings Analysis - Running Back

It’s always good to comb through the rankings to see how players are being valued. The entire pool of running back is shallow at the top end. At the same time, it can also be considered deep when it comes to speculative assets that could provide value later in the season. After analyzing the running […]