Alex Verdugo Has Three Hits Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo was responsible for three of the Boston's eight hits Friday, going 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, a run, and an RBI. Verdugo is in the midst of his hottest stretch of the year, slashing .345/.424/.552 over his last seven games. He has 16 total bases in that span. […]

Anthony DeSclafani Tosses Another Complete-Game Shutout

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani was excellent in Friday's 1-0 win over the Nationals. DeSclafani pitched all nine innings, allowing just two hits and a walk with eight strikeouts. It was his second complete-game shutout of the season, bringing his overall record to 6-2 and his ERA to 3.09. Like several other Giants […]

Justin Dunn Shaky In Return From Injured List

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justin Dunn was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday after missing a start with shoulder inflammation, and he never really settled in with his command. Dunn allowed five runs over three innings on nine hits and two walks while striking out three. He hardly made it out of the first […]

Ty France Plunked For Fifth Time In Last Four Games

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Ty France hasn't gotten many hits lately, but he's gotten hit quite a lot. France was drilled with a pitch by Aaron Civale in the first inning of Friday night's matchup with Cleveland, the fourth game he's been hit in a row, and the fifth time in that span. He went […]

Trey Mancini Hits 12th Homer Of Season Friday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini produced both of the team's runs in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Rays, going 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk. Mancini golfed a third-inning Ryan Yarbrough offering into the left-field corner for his 12th HR of the season and 46th and 47th RBI. Mancini has been […]

Keegan Akin Takes Loss Friday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Keegan Akin took his first loss of the season in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Rays. Akin pitched four innings, allowing three runs on five hits (including a two-run home run) and three walks with two strikeouts. It was just Akin's third start of the season, so it is not that surprising […]

Eugenio Suarez Leaves Early With Minor Cut

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez left Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies with a small cut on his finger. Suarez sustained the cut in a cooking accident on Thursday night and the issue apparently was bothering him enough that he left the 11-5 win early. According to manager David Bell, the cut is minor […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Slugs Two Hits On Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. collected two hits on Friday, going 2-for-4 from the plate. Acuna Jr. had a huge game adding two doubles, a walk, a swiped bag, and two runs scored in a 4-3 Braves loss to the Miami Marlins. He is having an impressive season carrying a .282 batting average. The […]

Jose Altuve Collects Home Runs In Three Straight Games

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve blasted a home run Friday, going 1-for-3 from the plate against Minnesota. He walked once and struck out twice. The second baseman has home runs in four of his last five games. Eight of 12 home runs Altuve has produced in 2021 have come against right-handed pitching. Fantasy managers […]

Brendan Rodgers Goes Yard On Friday

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers produced his third home run in six games as his team lost to the Reds on Friday. Rodger's season started on May 21st, and he carries a .818 OPS, which is the highest on his club. The 24-year-old sports a .280 batting average with two home runs and ten […]

Charlie Morton Records A Loss On Friday

Atlanta Braves right-handed hurler Charlie Morton registered a loss on Friday to the Miami Marlins. Morton struck out three and walked four batters while allowing four runs. Friday's game was Morton's first loss since May 7th. He carries a 4.50 ERA in 13 starts, and 66 innings pitched in 2021. Despite the rough outing, the […]

Palmetto Championship - Showdown Round 3 (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament - all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Ryan Sherriff Sent To Triple-A Durham

Tampa Bay Devil Rays pitcher Ryan Sherriff has been optioned to Triple-A Durham on Friday. The Rays needed to open a roster spot for newly acquired pitcher Matt Wisler. The left-hander has pitched in just four innings in 2021, compiling a 2.70 ERA. Sherriff being sent down to the minor leagues will not play a […]

Juan Soto Hitless On Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto recorded no hits on Friday, going hitless in three at-bats and struck out once. Soto has a .279 batting average with eight home runs and 27 RBI in 2021. Despite having a rough game Friday, fantasy managers who have him rostered should not worry as he has a hit in […]

Ross Stripling Allows Four Runs Versus Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ross Stripling struck out six batters while allowing four runs over 5 2/3 innings versus the Red Sox in Friday's no-decision. The right-hander was solid for most of his outing by allowing just a solo homer as he entered the sixth, but he went on to give up three hits […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Logs Three Hits, Homer In Loss

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. kept his torrid start to the 2021 campaign going on Friday, collecting three hits and a walk in the team's 6-5 loss to the Red Sox. He slugged his league-leading 19th home run of the season in the sixth inning and also added a single and a […]

Marcus Semien Collects Two Hits Friday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Marcus Semien picked up a pair of singles as his club fell to the Red Sox 6-5 on Friday night. He also chipped in with a walk and a run scored, finishing the day going 2-for-4. Semien's .293 BA and .361 OBP has made him a terrific table-setter for the […]

Jacob deGrom Exits Start On Friday

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom exited Friday's game with right flexor tendonitis. deGrom pitched in six frames before leaving the contest. In those six innings, the dominant right-hander struck out ten while giving up just one hit. The seriousness of the injury is unknown, and hopefully, New York will update the media once the […]

Josh Bell Records A Double Against Giants

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell produced his 10th double of the season as his team lost to the Giants 1-0 on Friday. He went 1-for-3 with a strikeout. Bell has a six-game hitting streak in the last six games he has started. The 28-year-old sports a .217 batting average with eight home runs and […]

Kyle Schwarber No Hits In Two At-Bats Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber had no hits in two at-bats while also drawing a walk on Friday in a 1-0 loss to the Giants. Schwarber did pretty well offensively in May, but he is struggling in June, batting .148. Fantasy managers who have Schwarber rostered should not be alarmed. He should be more productive […]

Call of Duty DFS Lineup Picks (6/12/21) - 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! I can't say that was a bad start to the week! Hydra and Mack both went +24 or better and lead NYSL to a big 3-0 win, […]

Questionable Video Surfaces Involving Jacob deGrom

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom has found himself caught up in baseball's recent controversy surrounding pitchers and the use of foreign substances. A viral video surfaced over the last few days, which appeared to show the ace touching his belt and glove before tossing a pitch during a recent contest. deGrom has played […]

Gavin Lux Not Starting Against Texas On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Gavin Lux won't start on Saturday against the Rangers. Rangers southpaw Kolby Allard will be on the bump, so Dave Roberts will play it safe by keeping Lux and Cody Bellinger, who are both left-handed batters, out for strategic purposes. Instead, Mookie Betts will cover center field while Albert Pujols will […]

Cody Bellinger Not Starting On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger will not be in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Rangers. Kolby Allard has made life miserable for left-handed batters this season, so Dave Roberts made the call for strategic purposes. Gavin Lux will also be benched against Texas, so fantasy managers should expect Mookie Betts to […]

EURO 2020 DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel (6/12/21) - EURO 2020 Soccer

Hello, RotoBallers! After a short two weeks off, DFS soccer on FanDuel returned to our lives Friday as Italy beat Turkey 3-0 in the opening match of this summer's EURO 2020 tournament. If you're unfamiliar, this is a soccer tournament amongst European nations that takes place every four years (opposite the World Cup). Countries have […]

Travis Shaw Will Try To Avoid Surgery

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Travis Shaw (shoulder) will look to avoid surgery. The 31-year-old dislocated his left shoulder on Wednesday night during a meeting with the Reds but will attempt rehab before opting to go under the knife. He currently sits on the 10-day injured list, and if all goes well, he could be back before […]

Corey Seager Almost Ready For Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (hand) is "about two weeks away" from reporting for a rehab assignment, according to manager Dave Roberts. Seager has been out of the mix since mid-May due to a fractured right hand, so the latest update from the skipper is certainly welcome news for fantasy managers. The 27-year-old is […]

Enoli Paredes Heads To The 10-Day IL

Houston Astros pitcher Enoli Paredes (shoulder) has been moved to the 10-day injured list. The 25-year-old exited Thursday's matchup against the Red Sox and was later diagnosed with a strained right shoulder. Paredes has appeared in 12 games this season, racking up a 6.23 ERA throughout just 8.2 innings of work. The 25-year-old has upside […]

Tyler Ivey Done For The Year

Houston Astros starting pitcher Tyler Ivey is done for the year. The 25-year-old may be heading for surgery to address Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, which is unfortunate news considering he recently made his MLB debut. Ivey currently owns a 7.71 ERA, with three strikeouts, throughout only one game this season. He isn't worth much from a […]

Chris Owings Nearly Ready For A Rehab Stint

Colorado Rockies second baseman Chris Owings (thumb) may begin a rehab assignment on Sunday, according to skipper Bud Black. The 29-year-old was eligible to come off the 60-day injured list on Wednesday, a space he has occupied since the beginning of April because of a sprained thumb. While Black's revelation certainly indicates Owings is making […]