Chance Sisco Hits Go-Ahead Single Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Chance Sisco played the hero in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Yankees. Sisco came into the game in the top of the 11th innings as a pinch hitter and delivered an RBI single off of Chad Green to plate what would be the winning run. The 26-year-old has gotten just one […]

Cedric Mullins Hits First Home Run Of Season Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins continued his hot start to the season in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Yankees, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, and a strikeout. Mullins destroyed a fourth-inning Jameson Taillon offering into the right-field seats for his first long ball of the season. It was just his […]

John Means Pitches Well In Tough Matchup Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means turned in a nice start in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Yankees. Means pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing one run on seven hits and two walks with four strikeouts on 93 pitches. Means has looked like the pitcher he was in 2019 through his first two starts in […]

Kevin Gausman Looking Like An Ace

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kevin Gausman has looked the part of an ace in his first two starts of the 2021 season. He threw seven innings of one-run ball with five strikeouts and one walk in the team's 3-2, 10-inning win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. Gausman had his second straight quality […]

Pablo Lopez Picks Up A Quality Start On Wednesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez was very good in his start against the St. Louis Cardinals. He pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out six. Lopez was actually through six scoreless innings before he was needlessly brought out for the seventh inning. He ended up […]

Jack Flaherty Picks Up First Win In 2021

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty became the first Cardinals starter to pitch into the sixth inning -- he also allowed no runs -- this year in his first win of the season over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. The right-hander needed 101 pitches in the outing, but he provided relief for a taxed […]

Yadier Molina Hits First Homer Of Season

St. Louis Cardinals veteran catcher Yadier Molina hit his first home run of the season in a 7-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. The 38-year-old's two-run blast jumpstarted the offense. First baseman Paul Goldschmidt had an RBI single in the eighth inning, and outfielder Dylan Carlson hit a grand slam in the ninth. […]

Pablo Sandoval Comes Up Big Wednesday

Atlanta Braves corner infielder Pablo Sandoval hit a two-out, two-run home run in the 2-0 win over the Washington Nationals in Game 2 of a doubleheader on Wednesday in what proved to be the game-winner. Sandoval was pinch-hitting for rookie catcher Alex Jackson. Sandoval also had a game-tying, two-run, pinch-hit home run in the extra-inning […]

Huascar Ynoa Leads Braves To Victory In Game 2

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa struck out five and gave up just two hits in a career-high five scoreless innings to help beat the Washington Nationals in Game 2 of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Unfortunately he was given a no-decision. The 22-year-old made only five starts in 2020, but he hadn't thrown more than […]

J.T. Realmuto Leads The Way Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto walked and scored in the first inning and hit a three-run home run (his first of the season) in the fifth inning in the 8-2 win Wednesday over the New York Mets. Realmuto had five RBI in the series. One of the best all-around catchers in the game, if not […]

Panthers Agree With A.J. Bouye Wednesday

The Carolina Panthers agreed to terms on an undisclosed deal with free-agent cornerback A.J. Bouye on Wednesday as they continue to bolster their defense this offseason. The 29-year-old gives Carolina a reliable cornerback opposite Donte Jackson after the team also signed Rashaan Melvin. Bouye will miss the first two games on a suspension for violating […]

Jaylen Brown Erupts For 32 Points

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown compiled 32 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, one block, and two steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's win over the Knicks. Brown has been as consistent as they come this season, averaging 24.1 points per game and having now posted at least 22 points in four of the past six […]

Jayson Tatum Has Double-Double Against Knicks

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and one steal in 42 minutes during Wednesday's win over New York. In six of the past eight games, Tatum has posted at least 25 points, a stellar stretch overall. The 23-year-old is averaging 25.1 points per game and remains a solid […]

Nate Lowe (1B, TEX) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of leagues ANALYSIS: One of the most profitable draft sleepers so far, Nate Lowe has had an enormous first week to his 2021 season. Through 25 at-bats, Lowe has hammered three home runs and collected 14 RBI.  He's put together a slash line of .320/.346/.720 and, as […]

RJ Barrett Pours In 29 Points Against Celtics

New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett posted 29 points, five rebounds, and two assists in 36 minutes during Wednesday's loss to Boston. The youngster has been a little inconsistent in the past few games but has nevertheless posted at least 22 points in three of the past five games. Barrett remains a solid component of […]

Nathan Eovaldi Continues To Pitch Well

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi had another strong outing on Wednesday, allowing just one run over seven strong innings in the Red Sox's 11-1 win over the Rays. Eovaldi has now allowed just two runs over 12 1/3 frames, striking out 11 and walking just four. Eovaldi has always had the stuff to […]

Call of Duty DFS Lineup Picks (4/8/21) - DraftKings Daily Fantasy

Hello there eSports DFS enthusiasts, and welcome back to RotoBaller's coverage of Call of Duty DFS contests for DraftKings! Welcome to the 2nd Major of the year! It's great to be back and ready for another fantastic tournament, let's see if someone other than FaZe will win it all this weekend. First things first! We […]

Alec Bohm Homers And Steals In Win Versus Mets

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm hit a three-run homer and stole a base in a win over the Mets on Wednesday. Bohm has now hit safely in four straight games and swiped two bags so far this season. The 24-year-old was the top-prospect in the Phillies organization last year and backed it up batting […]

Alex Colome Logs Two-Inning Save Wednesday

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome notched his second save of the season in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Tigers. Colome worked two innings, allowing one hit while striking out three batters. Aside from his blown save, the 32-year-old has been excellent, as he has yet to allow an earned run- three unearned- in four […]

Jesus Luzardo Allows Two Runs Versus Dodgers

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings pitched in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Wednesday. Luzardo struck out six to put up a decent start for fantasy managers that trusted the lefty in a tough matchup. Luzardo labored all afternoon allowing four walks and five hits while needing […]

Islanders Pick Up Kyle Palmieri And Travis Zajac In Trade

The New York Islanders made a big move on Wednesday by acquiring forwards Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac from New Jersey. Forwards A.J. Greer and Mason Jobst headed in the opposite direction, along with a first round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft and a conditional fourth round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. The […]

Zac Gallen Slated To Throw 80 Pitches In Simulated Game

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (forearm) is slated to throw 80 pitches in a simulated game at the team's alternate site. Gallen tossed 60 pitches in his last outing, so he seems to be building up his arm well as he recovers from his hairline fracture. While he is progressing quickly, beat writer Nick […]

Gabriel Vilardi Comes Out Of Lineup Wednesday Night

Los Angeles Kings center Gabriel Vilardi will sit as a healthy scratch Wednesday night when the team hosts Arizona. The 21-year-old is among the Kings' top prospects, but he's struggled in his first full season in the league, getting only 15 points in 37 games. Vilardi has been filling a top-six role, but his minutes […]

Nick Neidert Could Be Thursday's Starter

Miami Marlins pitcher Nick Neidert could be the team's starter for the opening game of their series against the Mets on Thursday. Neidert was called up in a corresponding move with Elieser Hernandez's placement on the injured list- and manager Dave Mattingly mentioned him as a possible candidate to toe the rubber at Citi Field […]

Jordan Binnington Returns To Blues Crease

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington will be back between the pipes for Wednesday's matchup against Vegas. Ville Husso earned two consecutive starts, but he completely fell apart on Monday versus the Golden Knights, allowing five goals on 29 shots before getting pulled in the middle of the game. Binnington came in and had a […]

Chris Devenski Placed On Restricted List

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Chris Devenski (personal) was placed on the restricted list on Wednesday. Manager Torey Lovullo said that the move was made for persona reasons, though he did note that it's not COVID-related. It's currently unclear how long the team will be without Devenski. His absence should leave the ninth-inning in Arizona up-for-grabs […]

Philipp Grubauer Goes For 25th Win Of The Season

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer will be hunting for his 25th win of the season in Wednesday's road contest versus Minnesota. He's going to make his 32nd start of the campaign, which pretty much perfectly sums up the outstanding form the German has demonstrated throughout the season. Grubauer has already beaten the Wild once this […]

Zach Parise, Mats Zuccarello Return To Action Wednesday Night

Minnesota Wild wingers Zach Parise and Mats Zuccarello (lower body) will be back in the lineup for Wednesday's encounter with Colorado. Parise missed seven games in the league's COVID-19 protocols, while Zuccarello was out for two. The latter is Minnesota's third-best scorer this season with 22 points in 24 games, and fantasy managers should make […]

Brandon Woodruff Dominant In Second Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff was excellent in Wednesday's win over the Cubs. Woodruff pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing one hit while striking out eight batters compared to no walks. The ace had a no-hitter until the bottom of the seventh inning when Ian Happ laced a single into right field. Woodruff was tagged […]

Justin Dunn Walks Eight

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justin Dunn had a rough go of it with his control Wednesday against Chicago, walking eight batters and allowing one hit while striking out three across 4 2/3 innings. He was fortunate to only allow three runs. Dunn's stuff is certainly impressive, evidenced by the fact that he only allowed one […]