Erik Swanson Activated From The Injured List

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Erik Swanson (groin) was removed from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday evening. Swanson has been on the shelf since the end of May because of a right groin strain, so his activation is good news for a team that will now be without Justus Sheffield (forearm) for at least a […]

Kris Bryant Exits Wednesday’s Contest

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (hand) exited Wednesday's matchup against Philadelphia. While attempting to slide safely back to second base in the bottom of the first inning, Bryant's left hand was stepped on by Didi Gregorius, resulting in his premature departure. The veteran was wearing a protective mitten, which is good news, although his […]

Taylor Widener Needs Solid Performance Before Return

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taylor Widener (groin) will need a successful rehab performance before being activated by the big club. The 26-year-old has been bothered by a right groin strain for a good portion of the season, and his most recent bout with the ailment landed him on the injured list back in May. However, […]

Call of Duty DFS Lineup Picks (7/8/21) - DraftKings Daily Fantasy

Hello there eSports DFS enthusiasts, and welcome back to RotoBaller's coverage of Call of Duty DFS contests for DraftKings! Welcome back to COD DFS! The first week of Stage 5 is upon us, hopefully, everyone enjoyed the last two weeks off and is ready to get back to the grind that COD is! Atlanta once […]

Daniel Hudson Activated On Wednesday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (elbow) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. The veteran has been out of the lineup since June 12 because of right elbow inflammation. Hudson is sporting a 2.59 ERA and 35 strikeouts throughout just over 24 innings of work this season but has the most fantasy […]

Patton Kizzire Has Major DFS Value In John Deere Classic

Patton Kizzire is a higher-priced DFS option at the John Deere Classic, but he has the ability to pay it off. Kizzire is an elite putter, sitting inside the top-15 on tour this season. Kizzire is also well above average on approach, something that will matter this week. Kizzire has two top-30 finishes in his […]

Hank Lebioda Looks To Stay Hot At John Deere Classic

Coming off back-to-back top-five finishes at the Travelers Championship and Rocket Mortgage Classic, Hank Lebioda is red-hot. Looking back a bit further, Lebioda has made his last six cuts, recording five top-35 finishes. Looking back at his last two starts, Lebioda has carded seven of his last eight rounds in the 60s, which is something […]

Nick Foles Is Expendable

Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles is experienced and capable, but he is, after all, the No. 3 signal-caller behind Andy Dalton and rookie first-rounder Justin Fields, so he is expendable heading into the 2021 season. There's a possibility that he could play elsewhere this year, but the Bears are unlikely to simply release him. He'll […]

Si Woo Kim Not Worth The Risk At John Deere Classic

Si Woo Kim will be making his third career start at TPC Deere Run, still looking for his first made cut. Although Kim is having a nice season, his DFS price this week is too high for a guy who has only recorded two top-20 finishes since the start of April. Pairing that with his […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (7/8/21) - DraftKings Daily Fantasy Sports

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of my Counter-Strike: Global Offensive DFS picks.  I have been focusing on the NHL and a little bit of MLB but as we get closer to the summer months, we could see some really good CSGO tournaments pop up which means great DFS tournaments to play! As always, I […]

Charles Howell III Loves Playing At TPC Deere Run

Charles Howell III will be making his 13th career start at TPC Deere Run this week, looking for his 12th made cut. Howell III has only missed one cut in his career at TPC Deere Run, which was back in 2012. Since 2013, Howell III has four top-25 finishes and has continued to improve on […]

Steven Sims Jr. Facing Uphill Battle In Washington

Washington Football Team wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. caught 23 passes in the final five weeks of the 2019 season and created separation with his short-field quickness. He entered last season as the team's top slot receiver, but injuries and drops (three on 39 targets) hurt him. Washington also signed Adam Humphries and drafted Dax […]

Jordan Howard Competing For Final Spot On Depth Chart

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard will be competing with Kerryon Johnson and Boston Scott for one of the final spots on the running back depth chart this summer behind starter Miles Sanders. Since Howard re-signed with the Eagles on a one-year deal in April for no guaranteed money, Philadelphia added rookie Kenneth Gainwell in […]

Shogo Akiyama Steals A Base, Drives In One

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama went 2-for-4 with a double, a run, an RBI, and a steal in a 5-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. It has been a slow season for Akiyama, who has found himself as the fourth outfielder thanks to an early-season injury and hot starts by outfielders Jesse […]

Royce Freeman In Danger Of Being Cut

Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman might need to show out in training camp this summer if he wants to remain on the team's final 53-man roster. The Broncos haven't kept four running backs in their cutdown to 53 players since 2017. Rookie Javonte Williams is expected to get plenty of work alongside Melvin Gordon […]

Gleyber Torres Returns To Wednesday's Lineup

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (hamstring) is back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Torres was held out of Tuesday's lineup after he experienced cramping in his hamstring, though he's back at shortstop and batting sixth against Mariners' lefty Yusei Kikuchi. Torres has been a major disappointment this season, with […]

Heath Hembree Picks Up Fourth Save

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Heath Hembree tossed a scoreless ninth inning to save a 5-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. Hembree did not allow a baserunner and struck out one in the frame. The veteran reliever has taken on a high-leverage role in the Cincy bullpen of late, having picked up three saves […]

Mark Ingram II Could Be The Odd Man Out

Houston Texans veteran running back Mark Ingram II, who signed a one-year deal in March, could be the odd man out in the Texans running back room this summer. It seems unlikely that there's room for Ingram, David Johnson, Phillip Lindsay and Rex Burkhead on the final 53-man roster. Houston restructured Johnson's contract and doubled […]

Sonny Gray Picks Up Second Win On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray pitched well in a 5-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. Gray allowed two runs over seven innings while striking out seven and walking two in the win. The veteran right-hander will head into the All-Star break with a 2-4 record, 3.19 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 80 strikeouts […]

Domingo German Scratched From Wednesday's Start

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German (tooth) has been scratched from Wednesday's scheduled start against the Seattle Mariners. Per manager Aaron Boone, German had to undergo an emergency root canal and won't be able to make his start, though he'll be available out of the bullpen. Boone noted that the right-hander could take the […]

Benny Snell Jr. On The Outside Looking In?

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. had 113 yards on 19 carries in last year's season-opener in place of James Conner, but he wound up averaging 3.3 yards per carry with four touchdowns over the course of the season behind a really bad offensive line. The Steelers drafted Najee Harris and also signed Kalen […]

Allen Hurns Fighting For A Roster Spot

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Allen Hurns is in danger of missing the cut later this summer at training camp. Will Fuller, rookie Jaylen Waddle, DeVante Parker, Preston Williams and Lynn Bowden Jr. are likely locked into the first five receiver spots. Hurns is a versatile veteran, but he'll be competing with Albert Wilson, Jakeem Grant […]

Gavin Sheets (1B, CWS) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 14+ teams ROSTERED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: Sheets is hitting .296 with a pair of homers and eight RBI in his first eight major league games. It's about time to take notice. The White Sox sure have. Sheets has been batting second in the order against right-handed pitchers […]

Javier Baez Scratched With Sprained Thumb

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies with a sprained right thumb. It's unclear if this is an injury that could keep Baez out for an extended amount of time, but the Cubs will likely be careful with the All-Star break coming next […]

NL-Only and AL-Only Waiver Wire for Week 15

Welcome back to the NL-only and AL-only pickups column. Each week, I'll look at five players who are under 15% rostered in Yahoo! leagues and who can be considered as options to add in deep-league formats, such as 15-teamers or AL or NL-only leagues. I'll also include a recommendation for what to do with each […]

Matt Breida Could Get Cut This Summer

Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida gives the team a home run-hitting element in the backfield, but his place on the final 53-man roster this summer isn't secure heading into training camp after he inked a one-year deal with the team in the offseason. Breida must beat out Antonio Williams and Christian Wade for the […]

Sterling Shepard, Darius Slayton To Compete For No. 2 Job

New York Giants wide receivers Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton will compete for the No. 2 job in training camp behind Kenny Golladay. The Giants paid Golladay $72 million to be their top pass-catcher, so he should be expected to play around 90 percent of the offensive snaps. The No. 2 wide receiver role will […]

Kadarius Toney Expected To Be Brought Along Slowly

The Athletic's Dan Duggan expects the New York Giants to bring rookie wide receiver Kadarius Toney along slowly after he missed a lot of offseason work with cleat problems, minor injuries, an unsigned contract and a family emergency. There are a lot of character concerns with Toney, but he has a high ceiling if he […]

RotoBaller PGA: One And Done Staff Picks - John Deere Classic

One And Done Staff Picks Overview Here at RotoBaller, we are always searching for ways to give our readers the best fantasy sports content possible. With that goal in mind, we are very proud to announce the weekly PGA “One and Done” column will be back for a third season. In this feature, our golf […]

Lorenzo Cain To Begin Rehab Assignment

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (hamstring) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville. He has missed all of June and July while battling a lingering hamstring issue. He'll likely need a handful of games in the minors in order to get his swing back. Hopefully, Cain will be able to return to […]