Francisco Alvarez Justifies High Ranking With Big Day At High-A

New York Mets prospect Francisco Alvarez went 3-for-4 with two doubles on Sunday at High-A. The catching phenom now has a 133 wRC+ through 10 games at the level after a recent promotion that saw him move up from Low-A. At the lower level, Alvarez had a 227 wRC+ in 15 games. Combined, the young […]

Whit Merrifield Doubles And Triples On Sunday

Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield recorded a pair of extra-base hits in the team's 2-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. He went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple and a run in the game. Merrifield is off to a scorching hot start to the month of June. Over five games, he's […]

Michael Fulmer Lands On Injured List With Shoulder Injury

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Michael Fulmer (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday due to a right shoulder strain. Pitcher Jason Foley was called up from Triple-A to fill Fulmer's roster spot. Fulmer's injury history makes any injury to his throwing arm scary. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch told the media, "We need […]

Jose Urena Allows Three Runs In Return From Injured List

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jose Urena made his return from the injured list on Sunday against the Chicago White Sox after missing the minimum 10 days due to a forearm injury. He pitched five innings and allowed six hits, two walks and three earned runs while striking out just one batter. The Tigers' bats were […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 11

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 11 of the MLB season (6/7 through 6/13). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some plus matchups to gain an edge on your […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 11

Huh. Well there aren't a lot of pitchers in line for two starts in Week 11. In fact by my count there are only 19 pitchers projected to make two starts this week. This is going to make things a bit tougher when it comes to finding two-start streamers on the waiver-wire. But before we […]

Running Back Best-Ball Tiered Rankings and Analysis Part 2

Each transformation of the fantasy landscape has compelled managers to expand their involvement in best-ball drafts, and this process has accelerated as we progress through the offseason. The unwavering popularity of this format remains intact for multiple reasons. That includes the opportunity to complete all forms of roster management at the conclusion of each draft. […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 6/7/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/7 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   MLB DFS Slate: 6/7/21 Miami @ Boston (-163), O/U 10 runs The Red Sox bats should be some of the most popular on the slate, but we don't have all that many options with only six […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 6/7/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/7/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 3-game slate on tap tonight, and it is a slate where the super-duper value plays may not be needed. With only […]

Kyle Busch Inched Up Field, Takes Home Fifth At Sonoma

Kyle Busch just kept fighting all day and even survived a few bouts of contact. The result was a fifth-place that the younger Busch could live with. He started fifth and ended up in the same spot. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver had a bit of an adventure along the way. He was third after […]

Joey Logano Sneaks Up On Field, Finishes Fourth At Sonoma

To the surprise of many, Joey Logano was able to finish fourth at Sonoma on Sunday. The Team Penske driver even led five laps between all the pit stops, restarts, cautions, etc. It was a bit chaotic out there but Logano managed it well starting from 13th. The No. 22 seemed to have solid runs […]

Martin Truex Jr. Fought All Day, Finishes Third At Sonoma

Martin Truex Jr. started 19th on Sunday and though he was able to get up to near the front at times, he just did not have the downforce to take the lead. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver did not lead a single lap on Sunday. That was rare for him at a road course. The […]

Chase Elliott Finishes Second At Sonoma On Sunday

Chase Elliott was able to get by Kyle Larson a couple of times on Sunday. However, on the final restart, Elliott just never had a line to get past his teammate. Still, the Hendrick Motorsports Racing driver finished second. Elliott even led 13 laps (Larson led 57). Usually, it is the No. 9 that dominates […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/7/21 (Premium Content)

Hey there, RotoBallers! We have made it to Week 11, and when I look across the MLB Gambling Twitter landscape, I'm relieved to see that I'm not the only one who is waiting for the curtain to fall on whatever satirical act is going on for the first 2+ months of this MLB season. It […]

Kyle Larson Sweeps Way To Victory At Sonoma

Kyle Larson was able to survive all the cautions and restarts to win in overtime on Sunday evening at Sonoma. Larson swept the stages and won by 0.614 seconds over fellow teammate, Chase Elliott. The Hendrick Motorsports Racing driver had the fastest car throughout the race. His ability to drive the package and negotiate the […]

MLB Betting Picks for Monday 6/7 - First Fives!

Happy Monday RotoBallers! John, aka 'LucidMedia," back with your MLB betting picks for this Monday, June 7th. I hope you had a fantastic weekend! Unfortunately, we're stuck with a short slate this evening, but regardless, let's see if we can grab some winners and continue 0ur heater! I will be doing these picks for you […]

Bubba's DraftKings DFS Breakdown - Daily MLB Quick Hits (6/7)

Welcome back to another edition of MLB DFS Quick Hits. Today we have a 3 game main slate to preview. Bubba (@bdentrek) will go over weather, totals, plays, and more to get your MLB DFS lineups ready. Be sure to subscribe to the MLB DFS Quick Hits, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe […]

Stephen Vogt Interview - Catcher's Corner Episode 9

Eric (@SamskiNYC) and Sami (@Believe_Sami) talk with Arizona Diamondbacks' catcher Stephen Vogt (@SVogt1229) about his path to the majors, the way Statcast has changed game-planning for catchers, what has led to the rebounds for some of his veteran pitchers, and much more. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings (6/7): Value Plays, Goalies, Stacks

Welcome, RotoBallers. Hockey season has now entered the postseason which is the most exciting time to watch and partake in NHL DFS! As always, I'll give you the stats and info you need to build the best lineups possible for your GPP and cash game NHL contests on both DraftKings and FanDuel. If you are […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for June 7th, 2021

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for June 7th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for June 7th, 2021

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily NBA injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy basketball (DFS) lineups, every day of the NBA season. Below is our updated list of injured NBA players for June 7th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (6/7/21): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a small two-gamer on the docket tonight with Game 1 of the Western Conference semis between Denver and Phoenix tipping off. First, we have to see if Brooklyn taking down Milwaukee in Game 1 basically without the services of His Beardness was a fluke or not. Game 2 will be played without Harden. […]

Jared Walsh Notches 40th RBI In Loss

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh went 1-for-4 with one double and one RBI in the team's 9-5 loss to the Mariners on Sunday. Walsh collected his 40th RBI of the season with a rope down the line for a double in the eighth inning. The 27-year-old's breakout season continues and he now has […]

Anthony Rendon Doubles In Run Against Seattle

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon went 2-for-5 with one run scored and one RBI in the Angels 9-5 loss to the Mariners on Sunday. Rendon ripped a double to plate teammate Justin Upton in the ninth but it was too little too late. The veteran slugger, however, has shown promising signs of coming […]

Patrick Sandoval K's 10 Against Mariners

Los Angeles Angels starter Patrick Sandoval punched out 10 hitters through six innings of work as the Angels fell to the Mariners 9-5 on Sunday. The left-hander allowed three runs but produced another solid performance since being inserted into the starting rotation. Sandoval has now allowed seven runs over 20 innings pitched as a starter […]

Shohei Ohtani Coaxes Three Walks In Defeat

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani went 0-for-2 but scored one run and collected three walks in the Angels loss to the Mariners on Sunday. Ohtani is stuck in a 2-for-16 rut over his last five offensive starts and his batting average for the season has dipped to .256. The talented two-way player is […]

Justin Upton Homers In Loss

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton went 2-for-4, including his 13th home run of the season, in the Angels 9-5 loss to the Mariners on Sunday. Upton has turned on the power over the last week, popping three home runs over his last four games. The veteran has seemingly shaken loose from hitting .188 over […]

Alex Reyes Takes A Loss On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Alex Reyes took the loss on Sunday, allowing a run in a tie game. He dropped his record to 3-2 and saw his ERA go up to 0.90. He ended up pitching a full inning, allowing a solo home run, a walk, and recording two strikeouts. Reyes has mostly been excellent, […]

John Gant Gets Hit Hard On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher John Gant got hit hard in Sunday's start against the Cincinnati Reds. Gant lasted four innings, allowing seven runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out two. He allowed two home runs, both to apparent future hall of famer Jesse Winker. Gant has been excellent all season, but […]

Alex Verdugo Launches Long Home Run Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo got the scoring started Sunday night, launching a very long home run off Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German. It was Verdugo's eight long-ball of the year, and his only hit in five at-bats in the game. Verdugo has been a very solid contributor all season long, and fantasy managers […]