Brandon Crawford Getting The Day Off

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford is getting the day off on Sunday against Kyle Hendricks and the Chicago Cubs. It makes sense that Crawford should get the day off following Saturday's scary incident when he crashed into Evan Longoria in the infield while both players were going after an Anthony Rizzo grounder. Longoria took […]

A.J. Green Will Have Low Fantasy Floor In 2021

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green left the Bengals this offseason, signing a one-year, $8 million contract with the Cardinals. In the high-powered Cardinals offense, a prime A.J. Green could have had a huge season, but he's coming off a year where he turned 104 targets into just 47 catches for 523 yards, with the […]

Evan Longoria Not In The Lineup On Sunday

San Francisco Giants' third baseman Evan Longoria is absent from the lineup on Sunday against Kyle Hendricks and the Chicago Cubs. Longo and Brandon Crawford had a scary collision in Saturday's game while both players were going after an Anthony Rizzo infield squibber. Manager Gabe Kapler told reporters following the game that Longoria was dealing […]

Kenta Maeda Throws Successful Bullpen Session

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (groin, arm) threw a successful bullpen session on Sunday. Maeda threw 35 pitches with no apparent setbacks and will be in line to start a rehab assignment soon, which will likely see him pitch at Triple-A St. Paul. The veteran righty hasn't pitched since May 22, as he suffered […]

Garrett Hampson Not In The Lineup On Sunday

Colorado Rockies' second baseman/outfielder Garrett Hampson is absent from the lineup for Sunday's game vs. the Oakland Athletics. Yonathan Daza is starting in center field while Ryan McMahon is at second base against right-hander James Kaprielian. Hampson had started the last four games but has now been absent from the lineup three times over the […]

Josh Donaldson Getting The Day Off

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson is getting a breather on Sunday and is not in the lineup against the Kansas City Royals. Donaldson has appeared in each of the first three games of the series, batting .416 with two home runs, a double, three runs scored, and two RBI. Willians Astudillo will get the […]

Jorge Soler Getting The Day Off On Sunday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler is getting the day off on Sunday against Bailey Ober and the Minnesota Twins. Soler has played three games in a row after missing three straight with a groin strain. This appears to just be a maintenance day for the struggling slugger, who could be available as a pinch-hitter. […]

Nelson Cruz Absent From The Lineup On Sunday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz is absent from the lineup on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals. This looks to just be a routine day off for the veteran slugger. Jorge Polanco is batting as the DH on Sunday and leading off. Cruz is slashing .260/.355/.503 with 10 home runs and 25 RBI across […]

Bruce Maxwell Traded To The Giants

New York Mets catcher Bruce Maxwell has been traded to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. This is a minor transaction as Maxwell has been wallowing in the minors for the last three seasons. He last played in the majors back in 2018 and holds a .240/.314/.347 career batting line across 366 major league at-bats. […]

Edward Olivares Recalled By The Royals

Kansas City Royals outfielder Edward Olivares has been recalled from Triple-A Omaha after the team placed shortstop Adalberto Mondesi on the injured list. Olivares was recalled last weekend for a quick cup of coffee and picked up four hits over 11 at-bats before being sent back down. He should be up for a little longer […]

Byron Buxton On The Verge Of Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) is on the verge of a rehab assignment with the Triple-A St. Paul Saints. Buxton is running at 100 percent without issues and could play in rehab games sometime in the coming week, per manager Rocco Baldelli. The speedy outfielder has been sidelined since May 6 with a hip […]

Khris Davis Scratched On Sunday

Texas Rangers designated hitter Khris Davis (illness) has been scratched from Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. It doesn't sound like it's COVID-19 related, so Davis is likely just feeling under the weather. Nick Solak will be the designated hitter, while Charlie Culberson starts at second base in this one. Solak has some deep […]

Jose Urena Activated, Starting Sunday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jose Urena (forearm) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. He exited early during his most recent outing due to forearm cramping. He'll draw the start against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, but won't be a reliable streaming option. This season, Urena has posted a 4.14 ERA […]

Michael Pineda Feeling Good After Bullpen Session

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda (forearm) threw a bullpen session on Sunday. Pineda was dealing with some forearm tightness that popped up in his most recent start and forced him to be scratched from his scheduled outing Sunday, though he is now lined up to take the mound on Tuesday for the opening game […]

Joel Embiid Will Play In Game 1

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will play during the series opener against the Hawks. Embiid is currently dealing with a small meniscus tear in his right knee and wasn't available for the Game 5 win over the Wizards. While it is certainly welcome news for fantasy managers and fans alike, it's realistic to expect […]

Adalberto Mondesi Lands On IL

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. This comes after Royals manager Mike Matheny said there was no timetable for Mondesi on Saturday. The young shortstop has been banged up all season long, but did play well during his short time being healthy. Edward Olivares […]

Josh Staumont Activated On Sunday

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Josh Staumont (knee) has been activated off the 10-day injured list on Sunday. The 27-year-old has been sidelined since late May due to a left knee sprain. This season, Staumont carries a 2.78 ERA and 1.19 WHIP over 22 2/3 innings this season with 25 strikeouts and five saves. He […]

Titans Are Trading For Julio Jones

While the trade isn't official yet as the teams finalize the compensation, Ian Rapport of the NFL Network reports that the Atlanta Falcons will be trading wide receiver Julio Jones to the Tennessee Titans for a 2022 second-round pick. There could still be other pieces, but this is the main part of the deal. For […]

Adolis Garcia Sitting Out On Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 28-year-old has quickly become the best waiver wire pickup of the season. He is hitting .278 with 16 home runs over 194 at-bats this season. This appears to be a routine day off for […]

Jose Abreu Absent From Sunday' Lineup

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (rest) won't be in Sunday's starting lineup against the Detroit Tigers. The reigning MVP has three total hits over his last seven games. This sounds like a normal rest day for the slugging superstar. Andrew Vaughn will get the start at first base versus right-hander Jose Urena on […]

Hector Neris Activated Off Paternity List

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris has been activated off the paternity leave list on Sunday. The 31-year-old has posted a 1.96 ERA with nine saves over 23 innings this season. He should return to his normal role as the closer in Philly. Connor Brogdon filled in as the closer on Saturday, but won't have […]

James Harden Day-To-Day

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (hamstring) is considered day-to-day. Harden played just one minute during Saturday's win over the Bucks before exiting with a right hamstring injury. The former MVP dealt with the same ailment toward the end of the regular season and was forced to miss significant time. He will have an MRI, but […]

John Means Placed On Injured List Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left shoulder strain. The move comes a day after he exited his start after getting just two outs and allowing two home runs. Left shoulder issues also sidelined Means at the start of the 2020 season. This comes […]

Serge Ibaka Doubtful For Game 7

Dallas Mavericks forward Serge Ibaka (back) is doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Mavericks. This really isn't news, primarily since the big man has been plagued by the back issue for months now and only appeared sparingly during the first two games of the series. L.A. should continue to utilize small-ball lineups, which should allow […]

WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks (6/6/21): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings and FanDuel

It's Sunday and we've got two games tonight, with both tipping at the same time. The Dream and the Lynx will play in a rematch of Friday's 86-84 Lynx win, while the Wings and Storm will also have a rematch of their 105-102 overtime Seattle win. In this article, I'll be providing you with some […]

Maxi Kleber Expected To Play In Game 7

Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (Achilles) should play in the series finale against the Clippers. Kleber has carried the same designation throughout the series but has still been in the lineup, averaging 6.2 points and 4.2 rebounds throughout 29.7 minutes per game. Although he routinely doesn't contribute much from a fantasy perspective, he still has […]

Points League Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 11

We'll be doing this roundup of point league happenings every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the […]

Luka Doncic Probable For Finale

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (neck) is expected to play during the series finale with the Clippers. A cervical strain has plagued Doncic, an ailment he picked up during the Game 3 loss to L.A. back on May 28. The 22-year-old has played well at Staples Center during this series, averaging 37 points throughout three […]

Cole Irvin Survives Coors Field To Earn Fourth Win

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Cole Irvin allowed one run in six innings to earn a win over the Rockies on Saturday. Irvin pitched around six hits and a walk, but used five strikeouts to keep Colorado at bay in their hitter-friendly ballpark. Irvin is now 4-7 on the season with a 3.89 ERA, 1.23 WHIP […]

Kris Dunn Out For Game 1

Atlanta Hawks guard Kris Dunn (illness) will not be available for Game 1 against the 76ers. The veteran is currently dealing with a non-COVID-related sickness, although he wasn't expected to see many minutes anyway. His status for Game 2 is uncertain at this time.