Ildemaro Vargas Lands On Injured List Monday

Chicago Cubs infielder Ildemaro Vargas (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Monday’s contest versus Pittsburgh due to a strained right hamstring. The club decided not to make a corresponding move for his roster spot immediately, meaning that David Bote and Nico Hoerner will likely handle any backup infield duties. Vargas has […]

Mike Davis (RB, CAR) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Looking at Carolina's fantasy numbers through two weeks of play you'll get it quickly: it's Christian McCaffrey, and then (maybe) come the rest. CMC tallies read 28.4 and 24.8 PPR points in back-to-back weeks. He reached the latter mark in a game that he […]

Yuli Gurriel Dealing With Bothersome Hand Ailment

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel indicated Monday that he is still bothered by a hand injury, with the wrap that he is utilizing to protect himself causing further discomfort. Gurriel has homered just once since Aug. 15, with a .176/.185/.255 slash line over his past 15 games. Despite his everyday presence in the Houston […]

Cole Hamels Lands On Injured List With Shoulder Ailment

Atlanta Braves left-handed pitcher Cole Hamels (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Monday’s contest against Miami. Hamels’ injury is the latest in a long line of starting pitcher setbacks that Atlanta has experienced in 2020, as Hamels has made just one start this season in his own right. The timing of […]

Jake Marisnick Lands On Injured List

New York Mets outfielder Jake Marisnick (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Monday’s contest against the Rays due to tightness in his right hamstring. The timing of the injury ends Marisnick’s season at just 16 games played with 34 plate appearances. Despite his extremely limited playing time, Marisnick was able to […]

Kyle Higashioka Set To Continue Catching Gerrit Cole

New York Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka appears to be the personal catcher for right-handed pitcher Gerrit Cole for the foreseeable future. Higashioka will be behind the plate Tuesday when Cole faces Toronto, whom Higashioka throttled for three home runs last Wednesday. Even with the playoffs on the horizon, it appears that Gary Sanchez will either […]

Nolan Arenado Hits Injured List

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (shoulder) will miss the remainder of the 2020 season due to inflammation in his left shoulder. Outfielder Sam Hilliard was recalled from the club’s alternate training site to take his spot on the active roster, while Ryan McMahon will start at the hot corner Monday versus right-hander Johnny Cueto. […]

Jared Oliva Receives First Big League Call-Up Monday

The Pittsburgh Pirates summoned outfielder Jared Oliva from the club’s alternate training site prior to Monday’s contest versus the Cubs. Oliva, ranked as the team’s No. 10 prospect per MLB Pipeline, tagged the ball to the tune of an .886 OPS in 26 Arizona Fall League games last year, all while adding 11 stolen bases. […]

San Francisco Moves On From Justin Smoak

First baseman/designated hitter Justin Smoak’s tenure with the San Francisco Giants lasted just three games, as he was designated for assignment Monday after going 0-for-6. Smoak had begun the season with Milwaukee before the Giants scooped him up, but with no path to extended playing time over the final week of the year, the club […]

George Springer Sits Monday After Two-Homer Performance

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer clobbered a pair of home runs during Sunday’s win over Arizona, but he finds himself out of the starting nine Monday versus the Mariners and left-hander Marco Gonzales. Instead, Myles Straw will draw the start in center and bat leadoff, giving him DFS punt play appeal at his supremely low […]

Jeff Driskel Efficient In Relief Of Drew Lock

Denver Broncos quarterback Jeff Driskel led an unlikely comeback against the Steelers in Week 2 that ultimately fell short after Drew Lock (shoulder) was injured. Driskel took six sacks and absorbed 17 hits from a ferocious Pittsburgh defense, but the Broncos were 15 yards away from a stunning upset on the road. With Lock out […]

Giovanny Gallegos, Dexter Fowler Return To Roster Monday

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Giovanny Gallegos (groin) and outfielder Dexter Fowler were both activated off of the injured list prior to Monday’s contest against Kansas City. Gallegos’ return clouds the Cardinals bullpen scene, as he was serving as the club’s closer prior to being placed on the IL. With a 0.79 WHIP and 11.1 K/9, […]

Domingo German Out Of Equation Until 2021 Season

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Domingo German was eligible to return off of the restricted list come the start of the 2020 postseason, but manager Aaron Boone confirmed Monday that the club will not have time to ramp him up, with an eye toward his return coming in ‘21. In addition to being suspended for […]

Seahawks Defense Loses Bruce Irvin With Torn ACL

Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Bruce Irvin (knee) tore his ACL in the Week 2 win over the Patriots on Sunday night and will miss the rest of the 2020 season, according to a source. It's a tough blow for the 32-year-old veteran, especially since the Seahawks Defense had allowed close to 1,000 total yards of […]

Matt Shoemaker Activated, Julian Merryweather Hits Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays swapped in one right-handed pitcher for another Monday when Matt Shoemaker (shoulder) was activated off of the injured list, with Julian Merryweather (elbow) hitting the IL due to tendinitis in his pitching elbow. Shoemaker will start Monday against the Yankees, marking his first appearance since Aug. 21. The nature of New […]

Brandon Scherff Out 3-5 Weeks With Sprained MCL

Washington Football Team Pro Bowl offensive guard Brandon Scherff (knee) suffered a sprained MCL in the Week 2 loss to the Cardinals that will keep him out for three to five weeks, according to a source. It's actually good news, however, as Washington initially feared that Scherff would miss the rest of the season. Given […]

Monday Night Football Starts and Sits: Week 2 Matchup Analysis

Week 1 has come and gone and now our sights look toward week 2. This week's Monday night football game has both the Saints and Raiders as 1-0 teams with significant injuries. The Saints will be without Michael Thomas on Monday night while the Raiders offense will have a potentially limited Henry Ruggs III (knee) […]

Ravens Defense Loses Tavon Young For The Year

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh confirmed that nickel cornerback Tavon Young (knee) will miss the rest of the 2020 season after suffering a torn ACL in the Week 2 win over the Texans. The 26-year-old had just two combined tackles in two games this year, but it's a blow to Baltimore's secondary moving forward. […]

Jeff Samardzija A Candidate To Start In Doubleheader Friday

San Francisco Giants right-handed pitcher Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) is up for consideration to return Friday against San Diego when the clubs play a doubleheader. Samardzija has not appeared for the Giants since Aug. 7 due to a right shoulder impingement, having allowed 16 runs (15 earned) in 13 ⅔ frames over his first three starts […]

Ken Giles Set To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Ken Giles (elbow) is slated to miss the remainder of the 2020 season and likely most of 2021 due to impending Tommy John surgery. Giles had attempted to battle his way back from a forearm strain earlier this season, but with a flexor strain shutting him down for good after four […]

Tevin Coleman Expected To Miss Multiple Weeks

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman (knee) is expected to miss "multiple weeks" after suffering a knee injury in the Week 2 win over the Jets, according to a source. The Niners are expected to be without both Coleman and Raheem Mostert (knee) for Week 3 against the Giants, which would leave Jerick McKinnon […]

Jose Quintana Returns To Mix Tuesday; Faces Pitch Count

Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana (lat) will return to the club Tuesday and start against Pittsburgh, albeit on a pitch count. Quintana last appeared Aug. 30 before being shut down again, having made just two appearances out of relief this season. Previously bothered by a thumb injury, in addition to the recent lat inflammation, […]

Michael Conforto Absent From Starting Lineup Monday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto is not among the starting nine for Monday’s contest against Tampa Bay and left-hander Josh Fleming. Guillermo Heredia will instead draw the start, with Brandon Nimmo shifting over to right field. While it’s been a breakout 2020 for Conforto with 21 extra-base hits and a .944 OPS in 53 […]

Alex Dickerson Rejoins Lineup Monday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson was activated off of the paternity list prior to Monday’s contest versus Colorado and right-hander German Marquez. Dickerson will bat leadoff and have considerable DFS appeal due to the .528 SLG that he has amassed over his first 44 appearances. Despite his successes at the dish this year, San […]

Jorge Soler Returns To Lineup Monday

Kansas City Royals outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler (oblique) was activated off of the injured list prior to Monday’s contest versus the Cardinals and right-hander Adam Wainwright, slotting immediately into the cleanup spot. Soler has been out of the fold since Sept. 5, but with a .456 SLG through his first 39 games, there’s plenty of […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (9/22/20) - DraftKings, Daily Fantasy

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of my Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS picks.  I have been focusing on the NHL playoffs but as the hockey season starts to wind down, it is time to shift the focus back to CS:GO. As always, I will do my best to give you the stats and info […]

Paul George, Kawhi Leonard Committed To Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George and forward Kawhi Leonard are committed to playing alongside each other. Both players have one year left on their deals, but have player options for the following season. Obviously, they didn't get the result they wanted this season, but they'll have another shot at it soon. The Clippers are […]

Tevin Coleman Dealing With Knee Injury

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that the team is concerned about running back Tevin Coleman (knee), who suffered a knee injury in the Week 2 win over the Jets. Coleman is awaiting the results from an MRI exam. Even with Raheem Mostert (knee) missing the entire second half, Coleman carried the ball […]

Daniel Vogelbach Draws Second Straight Start At First Base

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach is back to holding down the first base spot Monday versus Cincinnati and right-hander Luis Castillo. Having homered twice Sunday during his first start at first with Milwaukee, the Brewers are running the power-hitting left-handed bat back out again Monday. Having vaporized the ball to the tune of […]

Horse For The Course: PGA DFS - Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship

Thanks for joining me here at RotoBaller PGA DFS family! Bryson DeChambeau bombed his way to victory at the U.S. Open in impressive fashion. The Mad Scientist was the only player to finish under par for the week at Winged Foot and proved that his quest for distance has been worth it. While we didn't […]