Matt Olson Hitting Just .194 In May

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson is off to a slow start to the month of May. Through nine games, Olson is slashing .194/.324/.355. He hit a home run in his first game of the month on May 2, but hasn't homered since. He also has 11 strikeouts over his 37 plate appearances this month. […]

John Means' Stellar Tuesday Start Squandered By Bullpen

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means turned in another fabulous start in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Mets. Means pitched six scoreless innings, allowing six hits and no walks with three strikeouts. However, the bullpen could not hold onto the O's lead in the ninth inning, leaving Means with a no-decision. The 28-year-old has been […]

Adam Frazier Not In The Lineup On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier is getting the day off on Wednesday as the team faces Sonny Gray and the Cincinnati Reds. Wilmer Difo is getting the start at second base and hitting sixth while Ka'ai Tom is slotting in as the leadoff hitter. This will be just Frazier's second day off of the […]

Albert Almora Jr. Placed On Injured List

New York Mets outfielder Albert Almora Jr. (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday following a hard collision with the outfield wall in Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He was forced to leave Tuesday's game and was able to walk off the field in his own power. X-rays came back negative […]

Khalil Lee Called Up By Mets On Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder and seventh-ranked prospect Khalil Lee is being called up by the Mets in the wake of Albert Almora Jr.'s (shoulder) placement on the 10-day injured list. He will be active for the Mets' game on Wednesday against the Orioles. Lee, 22, was acquired by the Mets as part of the three-team […]

Luis Severino Has Session Pushed Back

New York Yankee starting pitcher Luis Severino (elbow) had his throwing session pushed back a day due to back stiffness. Severino was slated to face live hitters for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery, though that will have to wait a day after the 27-year-old hurler woke up with a stiff back. Aside […]

Jeff McNeil Out Of The Lineup On Wednesday

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (leg) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Matt Harvey and the Baltimore Orioles. Jose Peraza is getting the start at second base and batting seventh while Jonathan Villar is leading off. McNeil exited Tuesday's game with a cramp in his leg. Mets manager Luis […]

Daily Dive: Should You Buy Low on Kyle Tucker?

The idea of this article is to discuss, in depth, a specific player’s current profile and production. We will dive into why he is succeeding or struggling and discuss if there are reasons for concern or brighter days ahead. The intention here is to figure out what is going on and if there is a […]

Suddenly-Hot Starting Pitchers - Trust or Bust?

A lot of the time when you look at a pitcher's full season, you'll notice that the first few starts of the year don't really seem to fit the rest of the season. Pitching is a really tough thing to do and it can often take pitchers a few weeks into the regular season to […]

Are You For Real? Surprising SP Starts from Week 6

April hot streaks are either fading or becoming more real, so this week we're looking at pitchers who've had more than one surprising start and a surprising first six weeks of the season. This week's trio capped off their hot starts with some of the best outings of their season, if not their career, this […]

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Rankings

While we're grateful for the 2021 season after the mess that was 2020, I understand if the Injury Train has you running on fumes by mid-May. It's a cutthroat game sometimes, but do try to enjoy the wicked pitches and monster homers when you can! We still want to win this war of attrition, so […]

Jake Arrieta Will Throw Bullpen Session On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (thumb) had his bullpen session on Tuesday pushed back a day to Wednesday. Manager David Ross said that if everything goes well, Arrieta will be activated from the 10-day injured list and start on Friday versus the Detroit Tigers. Arrieta has been sidelined since May 4 with a right […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/12/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! After an extra-small five-game slate for my last write-up on Monday, I am ecstatic to see 10 games on the DraftKings evening slate. There are a few day games if you need a piece of the DFS action earlier than usual, but we will only look at the nighttime tilts in today's article. […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/12/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It's hump day which means we've got a split-slate in Major League Baseball as several teams will play afternoon games in preparation for a travel day. In this space, we'll be looking at the main slate on FanDuel which locks at 7:05 ET. There are pitching options galore on this slate headlined by Gerrit Cole […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 5/12/21 (Premium Content)

What's up, RotoBallers! We have made it to Week 7 of the MLB season already. Time flies when you're having fun! Week 6 wasn't a huge week by any means, but it was a positive one! That's all we can ask for, as we slowly build ourselves back up towards a profit on the season. […]

Kris Bryant Sidelined On Wednesday With Sinus Issue

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (illness) is absent from Wednesday's lineup versus the Cleveland Indians. Bryant left Tuesday's contest in the bottom of the sixth inning with a sinus issue that was making it difficult for him to breathe. It's a relief for fantasy managers that this shouldn't be a long-term injury and Bryant […]

Javier Baez Returns To Lineup On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (back) will return to the lineup on Wednesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Baez left Saturday's contest with back stiffness, but was able to pinch-hit on Sunday. The shortstop was initially in Tuesday's lineup, but was scratched before the game started. Baez has been off to a good start in his […]

Niko Goodrum Scores Three Runs, Steals A Base

Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum had a big day on the base paths in the team's 8-7 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Goodrum went 1-for-3 with a walk and he was also hit by a pitch. He went on to score three runs while also stealing a base. Goodrum now has seven […]

Coaching Matters: 2021 Houston Texans Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

Fantasy Basketball Rotation Watch: Playing Time Updates for Week 20

Welcome to Rotation Watch, Rotoballers! Each week, this article will highlight the players that are gaining minutes in their team's rotation. Fantasy managers want to roster the players that are accumulating stats and racking up the playing time. They want to avoid the players falling out of favor and watching the action from the sidelines. […]

Moses Brown Has Double-Double Performance Against Kings

Oklahoma City Thunder center Moses Brown picked up a 10-point, 13-rebound double-double in Tuesday's 122-106 loss to the Kings, shooting 3-for-7 from the field and 4-for-8 at the foul line. He also registered one steal and one block with three turnovers. Brown has had some big performances ever since entering the rotation in March, but […]

Akil Baddoo Reaches Base Five Times On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo had his best game so far this month on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals. Baddoo reached base in all five of his plate appearances, going 2-for-2 with two singles and three walks. He tallied two runs and one RBI. Baddoo had just one hit over his previous 16 plate […]

The Turn: Fantasy Golf Podcast - AT&T Byron Nelson PGA DFS Picks

Joe Nicely (@JoeNicely) is joined by Andrew Poore (@AndrewPutters) and RotoBaller's own Josh Bennett to discuss the AT&T Byron Nelson! Hop over to @TheTurnGolfPod to check out this brand-new episode! Scroll down to checkout this week's YouTube link. Be sure to subscribe to The Turn Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on […]

Robbie Grossman Tallies Five RBI In Win Over Royals

Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman helped lead the team to an 8-7 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Grossman went 2-for-5 in the game with five RBI. He hit a triple with the bases loaded in the fifth inning that provided three of his five RBI on the day. Grossman has reached base […]

Delon Wright Enjoys Another Fine Night Versus OKC

Sacramento Kings point guard Delon Wright maintained his momentum in Tuesday's win over the Thunder with 21 points, eight assists, four rebounds and four steals, while shooting 8-for-11 from the field with a 5-for-7 mark from downtown. The 28-year-old has been huge for the Kings during the absences of De'Aaron Fox and Tyrese Haliburton (knee). Wright […]

Brady Singer Lasts Just 3 1/3 Innings Against Tigers On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer struggled in Tuesday's outing against the Detroit Tigers. Singer pitched 3 1/3 innings and allowed seven hits, two walks and four earned runs while striking out four. Singer had looked strong in his previous outing against the Tigers, when he pitched seven innings and allowed just one earned […]

Luis Arraez Collects RBI In Return From Injury

Minnesota Twins utility man Luis Arraez collected an RBI in a 9-3 loss to the White Sox on Tuesday. Arraez was activated off the injured list after dealing with a concussion and he returned to his spot atop the lineup as the leadoff hitter. The 24-year-old has a .302 expected batting average, has posted the highest […]

Surprising Winners from the NFL Draft - Tight End

This wasn’t a particularly strong draft class at the tight end. Out of 259 prospects drafted in the 2021 NFL draft, just 11 of them play the tight end position. There were only five positions that had fewer players taken over the course of seven rounds, and three of those positions were kicker, fullback, and […]

Terence Davis Matches Season High With 27 Points

Sacramento Kings guard Terence Davis led all scorers in Tuesday's victory over OKC when he matched his season high with 27 points on 9-for-15 shooting. He was 5-for-7 from behind the arc and 4-for-4 at the line in 31 minutes off the bench, notching five rebounds, three assists and two steals with two turnovers. That's […]

Matthew Boyd Pitches Six Scoreless Frames On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd had a strong outing against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Boyd pitched six scoreless innings, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out five. He received a no-decision as the Tigers' bullpen struggled to preserve the lead he gave the team, though the Tigers would eventually come […]