Luis Patino Could Be Used In Relief

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Luis Patino remained on the roster on Monday after he made his debut with the team on Sunday by throwing 2 2/3 hitless innings against the Toronto Blue Jays. He worked as a multi-inning opener and gave way to lefty Josh Fleming. Manager Kevin Cash said that the team will look […]

Jesus Aguilar (1B, MIA) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 31% of leagues ANALYSIS: Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar was a terror on San Francisco Giants pitchers this past weekend. He hit home runs in each of the last three games of the series, an especially tough feat in the pitcher-friendly Oracle Park. Aguilar hadn't homered […]

PGA DFS Hole By Hole Breakdown: Valspar Championship (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the latest edition of the PGA DFS Hole-By-Hole Breakdown, where Josh Bennett (@JishSwish) breaks down the course the PGA Tour is playing each week. We think this course breakdown is an important slice of the "PGA DFS pie" and will help change the […]

Collin McHugh, Cody Reed On The Comeback Trail

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Collin McHugh (back) "bounced back (and) felt good" after throwing a bullpen session, according to manager Kevin Cash. McHugh threw off a mound again on Monday and is eligible to come off the injured list on Wednesday. Left-hander Cody Reed (thumb) will not come off the injured list when he's eligible […]

The Turn: Fantasy Golf Podcast - Valspar Championship PGA DFS Picks

Joe Nicely (@JoeNicely) is joined by Andrew Poore (@AndrewPutters) to discuss the Valspar Championship! 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 Youtube to get all our latest podcasts […]

Pete Fairbanks To Throw Bullpen Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday, at which point the Rays should have a better understanding of his timetable for a return. Manager Kevin Cash said the team is "very encouraged" by his progress, and he seems to be ahead of scheduled from a […]

Ji-Man Choi Closer To Game Action

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (knee) reported to the team's alternate training site on Monday and will hit in simulated games in Port Charlotte, Fla. He will work out with the team this weekend and then join Triple-A Durham for the start of the minor league season. Choi only played in five spring […]

Max Fried Making Really Good Progress

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (hamstring) threw a pain-free side session on Monday and also took part in fielding drills. He will throw live batting practice later this week and could be activated from the injured list to make a start during next week's three-game series against the Washington Nationals from May 4-6. The […]

Roquan Smith Has Fifth-Year Option Exercised

The Chicago Bears exercised linebacker Roquan Smith's fifth-year option for the 2022 season on Tuesday. The No. 8 overall pick in the 2018 draft, Smith had his best season for Chicago last year, recording 139 combined tackles (18 for loss). He also pitched in four sacks, and his 98 solo tackles ranked second in the […]

Kolten Wong (2B, MIL) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong has been on an absolute tear lately. He has recorded multiple hits in each of his past four games, going 10-for-17 with three doubles and a home run over the four-game stretch. Wong has led off each […]

Steelers Exercise Minkah Fitzpatrick's Fifth-Year Option

The Pittsburgh Steelers exercised safety Minkah Fitzpatrick's fifth-year option for the 2022 season on Tuesday, according to a source. The move was a no-brainer for the Steelers, as Fitzpatrick has been a Pro Bowler and All-Pro each of the last two seasons. Pittsburgh acquired the No. 11 overall pick in the 2018 draft early in […]

Tyler Beede Could Become Rotation Option At The End Of May

San Francisco Giants right-hander Tyler Beede (elbow) looked good in his first post-Tommy John live bullpen session on Monday, giving the team optimism that he'll be a starting rotation option when he's eligible to come off the 60-day injured list on May 31. "It went great," manager Gabe Kapler said. "The velocity was there. He […]

Reyes Moronta Could Return By May 3

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Reyes Moronta (forearm) is slated to throw a live bullpen session and could be activated from the injured list as soon as May 3 on the road against the Colorado Rockies, according to manager Gabe Kapler. Moronta is dealing with a right flexor strain. The 28-year-old right-hander saw a drop […]

Byron Buxton Returns To Lineup Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Indians. Buxton sat out the opening contest of the series with a sore knee due to lingering patellar tendonitis, though a day of rest and treatment appears to have him feeling better. While knee tendonitis is something that can […]

Lou Williams Expected To Play Versus Sixers

Atlanta Hawks guard Lou Williams (illness) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He has been dealing with a non-COVID related illness, but the Hawks desperately need him back on the court. Both Trae Young (ankle) and Brian Goodwin (ankle) are going to be sidelined for this one. Williams has favorable […]

Trae Young, De'Andre Hunter Could Return Soon

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (ankle) and forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) could return by the end of the week, according to Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk. This is great news for both the Hawks and fantasy managers. Young suffered a Grade 2 sprain, so the fact that he could return by the end of the […]

Dorian Finney-Smith, Maxi Kleber Questionable On Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks forwards Dorian Finney-Smith (leg) and Maxi Kleber (back) are listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Finney-Smith is coming off a solid outing on Monday, so he is likely on the injury report as a precaution. Kleber only played 10 minutes on Monday and left due to back discomfort. […]

Kristaps Porzingis, Josh Richardson Doubtful For Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) and forward Josh Richardson (hamstring) are listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The Mavs continue to be cautious with Porzingis, so seeing him on the injury report is never shocking. Richardson is dealing with a lingering hamstring issue and could miss his third game […]

Luka Doncic, J.J. Redick Questionable For Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks guards Luka Doncic (elbow) and J.J. Redick (heel) are listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. On Monday, Doncic played 38 minutes, so the Mavs could give him a day off here. Although, Dallas is fighting for playoff seeding, so Doncic is likely a game-time decision. Redick has been […]

Starling Marte Not Expected Back Soon

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte (rib) has still not been able to do any baseball activities and is not expected back soon. A report in the Miami Herald states that Marte could be out until June. It's a huge blow to fantasy lineups and the Marlins lineup as well. Lewis Brinson was called up to […]

Robert Williams III Ruled Out Tuesday

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It sounds like his knee issue is actually day-to-day, but he was been sidelined two weeks. It's uncertain when Williams is going to get back on the court, but hopefully there will be another update soon. […]

Collin Sexton Goes Through Shootaround

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (concussion) was able to get through a light shootaround prior to Monday's contest. He continues to work his way through the league's concussion protocol. It's uncertain when Sexton will be back on the court, so fantasy managers might not see him for a few more games. In the meantime, Darius […]

Luguentz Dort Active Against Celtics

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort is no longer on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Boston Celtics. There wasn't anything wrong with Dort, but OKC continues to rest him frequently while they tank for draft position. Dort has been one of the few bright spots for the Thunder this season. He'll […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings (4/27): Value Plays, Goalies, Stacks

Welcome, RotoBallers. Hockey season is back and I am thrilled to be covering this sport over at RotoBaller! As always, I will do my best to give you the stats and info you need to build the best lineups possible for your GPP and cash game NHL contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. If you are […]

Johnny Cueto To Throw Bullpens This Week

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (lat) is scheduled to throw bullpen sessions on Wednesday and Saturday and is expected to ramp up to live batting practice next week. Cueto is dealing with a Grade 1 lat strain and isn't expected to rejoin the starting rotation until May 9, at the earliest. The 35-year-old […]

Wilmer Flores Fully Recovered

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores (illness) left the game early on Sunday against the Miami Marlins with an illness that required an IV, but he's fully recovered and started at second base on Monday and went 2-for-5 with two runs scored. Flores had been filling in at third base with Evan Longoria dealing with […]

Bad Luck Hitters by Batted Ball Metrics

Last week, we went into some detail here about how Statcast classifies batted balls and what implications those classifications have. In this post, I want to use some of that knowledge to look into luck factors and find some potential buy-low and sell-high hitters. As we are about to turn the page to May, we […]

How to Win Your Fantasy Basketball Playoffs With Streamers

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) brings his fantasy basketball waiver wire streaming advice directly to you in his latest episode. He breaks down how to win your fantasy basketball playoffs and win your leagues! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, Saturdays from […]

Odubel Herrera Hitless In Return To Majors

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera went 0-for-3 on Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals in his first major league game since May 26, 2019, following a suspension for domestic violence. He was suspended for 85 games and didn't play last year after being designated for assignment. The 29-year-old publicly apologized for his actions several years […]

Washington Picks Up Daron Payne's Fifth-Year Option

The Washington Football Team exercised defensive tackle Daron Payne's fifth-year option for the 2022 season on Tuesday. Payne will make roughly $8.5 million fully guaranteed in 2022. He is due a fully guaranteed $2.5 million in base salary in 2021 with a $4.6 million salary cap hit. Payne was the No. 13 pick in the […]