Garrett Richards Throws Five Solid Innings Saturday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Richards allowed only two runs on five hits and three walks in five innings against the Oakland Athletics Saturday. He also hit a batter and struck out two. This can be counted as a major improvement for Richards, who has been attempting to remake his repertoire since the new […]

Kike Hernandez Homers, Reaches Four Times In Loss

Boston Red Sox utility man Kike Hernandez is enjoying the best stretch of his season of late, and he added another homer to it on Saturday. Hernandez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two walks, two RBI, and two runs scored. He now has ten long balls for the year, and has slashed .302/.418/.660 […]

2021 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Preview

After last year's contest was held with significant restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is returning to its normally scheduled live audience this July 4th. When asked what playing in front of fans meant for the sport, the eccentric event's emcee and Major League Eating executive George Shea said, […]

Orlando Arcia Recalled, Starting Sunday

Atlanta Braves infielder Orlando Arcia has been recalled from Triple-A on Sunday. He was acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers in early April. However, he has not seen any action with the Braves this season. He was hitting .303/.380/.552 over 201 at-bats in the minors. Arcia also smacked 13 home runs during his time in Triple-A. […]

Kyle Seager Homers, Reaches Four Times

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager had his best game in some time Saturday, going 2-for-2 with a home run, two walks, and two runs scored. It's his 15th homer of the year. Entering the game, his on-base percentage had slipped all the way to .280, but he's now posted three two-hit contests in his […]

Joc Pederson Sitting Against Cincinnati

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson is on the bench for Sunday's game at Cincinnati with left-hander Wade Miley on the mound. Jake Marisnick, who is in center field and hitting seventh, is only an option in very deep and NL-only leagues, considering his .231 batting average and .746 OPS this year. Pederson has been a […]

Freddie Freeman Gets On Base Five Times

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman did everything he could against the Miami Marlins on Saturday. He went 3-for-3 and collected two walks as well during the 3-2 loss to Miami. He helped make it a one-run game in the seventh, but the Braves couldn't rally back. Freeman's now hitting .267/.374/.472 with 17 homers, 46 […]

Marco Gonzales Knocked Around In Return Saturday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales had a tough outing in his return from the paternity list Saturday, allowing seven runs (six earned) on seven hits and two walks in 3 1/3 innings. He struck out four batters and three of the seven hits went for home runs. His record dropped to 1-5. Time seems […]

Joel Eriksson-Ek Inks Contract Extension With Minnesota

Minnesota Wild forward Joel Eriksson-Ek signed an eight-year, $42 million contract on Friday. He could have become a restricted free agent on July 28. Instead, the contract breaks down to $5.25 million a year for the 24-year-old center. He had the best season of his career in 2020-21, posting 19 goals and 11 assists in […]

Kyle Muller Looks Decent In Loss

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Muller looked fairly average during his start against the Miami Marlins on Saturday. He went 5 2/3 innings, four hits allowed, three earned runs, four walks, and seven strikeouts. The young righty did get seven strikeouts, which is great, but the four walks didn't help at all. He has been […]

Jockey Made in America 250 Presented by Kwik Trip: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy NASCAR Lineup Picks

Would you look at this, another new racetrack on the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series schedule. This time, the series visits one of the most historic road courses in the United States, Road America. This Sunday will mark the first time the Cup Series has competed at Road America since 1956! That year, Tim Flock led […]

Adolis Garcia Collects Two Hits On Saturday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia kept his hot bat going against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. Garcia went 2-for-5 with a single, and a double in the win. That double was his ninth of the season as Garcia has become a reliable bat in the Rangers lineup. It's uncertain if the Rangers are considering moving […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 15

Welcome back to the Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers could consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on the hot seat who is […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to July, where midsummer dreams come true and we all inch closer to championship trophies. Ideally while holding some darn good food from the grill. The waiver wire is also heating up so let's check in on players who are rostered in roughly […]

John Hicks Smacks Two Homers In Victory

Texas Rangers catcher John Hicks is taking advantage of his playing time with the organization. He recently had his contract purchased from Triple-A Round Rock and is wasting no time. On Saturday, Hick went 2-for-4 with two home runs in the win over the Seattle Mariners. It was a nice showing from the veteran catcher, […]

Seth Brown Does It All Versus Boston

Oakland Athletics outfielder Seth Brown went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs scored, and a walk in an extra-innings win versus the Red Sox on Saturday. Brown had a double and a triple in one of his most productive games this season. The 28-year-old outfielder is still batting just .196 this season, even after his […]

Jordan Lyles Has Quality Outing Versus Mariners

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jordan Lyles pitched six innings of quality baseball against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. He allowed five hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck out six in the victory. It was his fourth win on the campaign and he continues to look better than his stat line. He'll carry a […]

Sean Murphy Collects Three Hits In Saturday's Win

Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy went 3-for-5 with three runs scored in a win over the Red Sox on Saturday. Murphy also walked in the contest to raise his on-base percentage to .321 which ranks 10th among catchers with at least 200 plate appearances. His 40 RBI rank second among all catchers and he seems […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Sunday 7/4

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 […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

Though the All-Star break is still a week and a half away, the Major League Baseball season is more than halfway over. Teams around the league cruised past their 81st game played in week 14. At the halfway point, a lot is still unknown, but baselines have been formed. From a player perspective, injuries and […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

The All-Star Break isn't for another week, but we've reached the halfway point in terms of games played for most teams. For fantasy managers in head-to-head formats, the runway is even shorter. Still, there's plenty of time to improve your roster. Most of the players who will be written up in this feature won't be […]

Jonathan Villar To Rejoin The Mets On Sunday

New York Mets infielder Jonathan Villar (calf) is set to rejoin the Mets on Sunday following a stint on the injured list. Villar had been dealing with calf tightness, but he played in two rehab games with Triple-A Syracuse experiencing no setbacks, and is ready to return. With J.D. Davis (finger) sidelined, Villar has been […]

Cole Irvin Fires Seven Strong Innings Versus Red Sox

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Cole Irvin allowed two runs on five hits across seven innings in a no-decision versus the Red Sox on Saturday. Irvin walked two and struck out five in his latest good start for the A's. The 27-year-old-lefty has a 3.56 ERA, but his 4.58 SIERA and 4.61 xFIP imply he could […]

Catchers to Stream - Week 15 Waiver Wire

It's your resident catcher advocate here, with my weekly defense for baseball's most maligned position. Instead of giving into easy narratives about the lack of talent at the catcher position and how they're the kickers of fantasy baseball, I'm here to create a place where catchers are celebrated for how they can help our teams. […]

Manuel Margot Homers In Loss To Blue Jays

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Blue Jays. He took Ross Stripling deep in the fourth inning for his ninth long ball of the season. Margot has now recorded at least one hit in six of his last nine contests. The 26-year-old […]

Week 14 Starts & Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups

We are back again and unfortunately, this is a terrible week of options. The pitching slate is filled with potential landmines. The SP planner should help you identify a few different options for Week 14 and assist in determining an optimal lineup. As always, do a little research and give your best effort when making […]

Shane McClanahan Tagged With The Loss Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan (3-3) allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and two walks while striking out five across five 1/3 innings during Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Blue Jays. He was tagged with his third loss of the season. The southpaw surrendered a solo home run to George Springer in […]

The Deepest Dive - QB Sleepers in 16+ Team Leagues

Can you name every fantasy league you played in last season? Probably not. But can you think of their average structure? The most probable question is yes because most leagues are often comprised of eight to 12 teams with 15 roster spots each and use the now-standard PPR format of scoring. That is not always the […]

Coaching Matters: 2021 Buffalo Bills 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. […]

Early ADP Variations: ESPN Overvalued & Undervalued

The surest path to the prizes in fantasy football this year is landing one of the five elite quarterbacks: Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Kyler Murray, Lamar Jackson, or Dak Prescott. They’ll provide a sizable week-to-week scoring advantage, often with their legs as well as with their arms that warrant the draft cost and then some. […]