Dylan Carlson Recalled By Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Dylan Carlson was recalled from the team's alternate training site on Friday afternoon. He is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the team's doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Carlson slashed .162/.215/.243 during his first major-league stint, but he still has an elite ceiling. He will likely see […]

Jack Doyle Ruled Out For Week 2

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that tight end Jack Doyle (ankle, knee) is out for Week 2 against the Vikings. Doyle missed practice all week and will give way to Mo Alie-Cox as the team's starting tight end with Trey Burton already on Injured Reserve. Alie-Cox is a low-end TE2 to begin with, […]

Mitch Garver Rejoins Twins In Chicago

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (intercostal, groin) has rejoined the team during their current series against the Chicago White Sox. Garver remains on the injured list, but Star Tribune reporter LaVelle Neal speculates that he will be reactivated on Saturday. Garver slogged through a dismal start to the 2020 season, posting a .474 OPS and […]

Jorge Soler Takes Live At-Bats Thursday

Kansas City Royals designated hitter Jorge Soler (oblique) took live at-bats on Thursday without suffering any setbacks. The 28-year-old is inching closer to a return, with a workout scheduled on Friday. Soler has not fully lived up to the hype of his 2019 season, where he smashed 48 homers, but he remains an elite power […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for 9/18/20 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 9/18 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup  Sample DraftKings Lineup  Please note that these are sample lineups designed only to show how you might use the above lineup picks in your own lineup. You should always check […]

J.T. Realmuto Will Not Return This Weekend

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (hip) will not be ready to return to the lineup over the weekend, according to manager Joe Girardi. The 29-year-old is battling hip discomfort, which has kept him sidelined since Sept. 12. It appears as though Realmuto is getting close to a return, but fantasy managers will have to wait […]

Top MLB DFS Tournament Stacks and Avoids for September 18th, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason.   Top Avoids of the Day for 9/18/20  Max Fried vs. New York Mets Fried has had an excellent year […]

A.J. Brown Out For Week 2

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said that wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) will not play in Week 2 against the Jaguars. Brown is dealing with a bone bruise in his knee and is listed as week-to-week. Make sure you remove the second-year receiver from your starting lineups this weekend. Corey Davis, who surprisingly caught […]

C.J. Anderson Hanging Up His Cleats

Veteran running back C.J. Anderson announced his retirement from football on Friday at the age of 29. Anderson went to the Pro Bowl in 2014 and won a Super Bowl with the Broncos in 2015 after being an undrafted free agent. He plans to pursue a career in coaching. Anderson managed 10 total touchdowns in […]

Julio Jones Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said that wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) has been dealing with a hamstring injury for a couple of weeks, but he added that "my concern level is low" for the injury impacting Jones' play. The 31-year-old veteran All-Pro often deals with nagging injuries but has managed to play through […]

Cowboys To Make Decision On Tyron Smith On Saturday

Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith (neck) hasn't practiced all week due to a neck injury, and a decision will be made on his availability for Week 2 against the Falcons on Saturday. Head coach Mike McCarthy said that Smith wants to play. This is something to monitor since the Cowboys already have offensive lineman […]

Kenny Golladay To Be Very Limited Friday

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia said that wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hamstring) will be "very limited" in practice on Friday. Golladay missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday and is in real danger of missing his second straight game to kick off the 2020 season. Detroit's No. 1 receiver is on the wrong side of […]

Miles Sanders Expected To Play In Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (hamstring) is expected to play in Week 2 against the Rams after sitting out the season opener. Sanders practiced in full on Thursday and should make his season debut as the team's bell-cow back this weekend. Against a Rams Defense that gave up plenty of yardage on the ground […]

Chris Godwin Doubtful For Week 2

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol and will be listed as doubtful for Week 2 against the Panthers. Godwin will go through more tests on Saturday, and if doctors clear him then, he will be upgraded to questionable. The good news is that Tampa's game is early […]

Amari Cooper Expected To Play In Week 2

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (ankle) is not expected to miss any time in Week 2. Cooper was a late addition to the injury report this week, which is always concerning, but it seems he is fine and fully expected to play. Cooper is a high-upside WR1 as long as he suits up, as […]

C.J. Uzomah Done For The Season

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that tight end C.J. Uzomah (Achilles) will miss the rest of the season with a torn Achilles that he suffered in the Thursday night loss to the Browns. It had the looks of a season-ending injury when he was carted off the field. Uzomah […]

Tyler Boyd Gets Back On Track In Week 2

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd finished with seven catches for 72 yards and a score during the Thursday night loss to Cleveland. The 25-year-old made a noticeable improvement in this one after a miserable four-catch, 33-yard performance in Week 1 against the visiting Chargers. Though A.J. Green eclipsed Boyd for looks from rookie signal-caller […]

Edwin Diaz Works Another Scoreless Frame Thursday

New York Mets right-handed relief pitcher Edwin Diaz threw a scoreless inning of work on Thursday in the Mets' 10-6 win over the Phillies. Diaz's inning of work was not without drama, though, as he loaded the bases in the ninth inning by walking two and hitting a batter. His control issues, however, could be […]

Bills Defense Will Be Missing Matt Milano, Tremaine Edmunds

Buffalo Bills linebackers Matt Milano (hamstring) and Tremaine Edmunds (shoulder) have both been ruled out for Week 2 against the Dolphins, according to head coach Sean McDermott. Both Milano and Edmunds have appeal in IDP leagues as tacklers, but you will not be able to plug them into your lineups this Sunday. However, even with […]

Bengals Fear C.J. Uzomah Has Torn Achilles

The Cincinnati Bengals fear that tight end C.J. Uzomah (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles during the Thursday night loss to the Browns, according to a source. Uzomah had been one of rookie quarterback Joe Burrow's most effective targets in the early going through two weeks, but he was carted off the field on Thursday night. […]

Joe Mixon Struggles Running Against Browns

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon ran for 46 yards off of 16 carries during the loss to the Browns. He also added four catches for 40 yards. Mixon trended in the wrong direction on the ground after posting 69 yards against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1. However, he did make his PPR […]

The King's Week 2 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Welcome back, RotoBallers!  Below you will find my Week 2 fantasy football lineup rankings. The ranks are available in PPR, Half PPR and Standard formats. They will be updated as needed, so make sure to check back for the latest versions. Skill Position analysis is primarily based on the PPR ranks. The ranks are powered by […]

Brandon Nimmo With Big Night On Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo hit his eighth home run of the season, tripled and drove in three runs in the Mets' 10-6 win over the Phillies on Thursday. Nimmo went 3-for-4 in the contest. He is now hitting .282 on the season with a .403 on-base percentage to go with eight homers and […]

Julio Urias Pitches Effectively In Thursday's Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Julio Urias allowed two runs on three hits across 5 2/3 innings of work during Thursday's 9-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. He struck out two batters without issuing a walk in the no-decision. The Rockies jumped on Urias in the first inning, cashing both of their runs, but the 24-year-old […]

Jamison Crowder Out For Week 2

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (hamstring) will miss his team's Week 2 contest against the San Francisco 49ers. This leaves the Jets really shallow at receiver, with Breshad Perriman taking on the role as the team's No. 1 option this week. Perriman becomes an intriguing flex play, though the 49ers Defense is really […]

Week 2 Fantasy Football Sleeper and Value Plays

The "King", Scott Engel and "The Living Fantasy Legend" Joe Gallina identify the best fantasy football sleepers and value plays for season-long and DFS lineups for Week 2 of fantasy football. Target these players for use if you need a lineup plug-in or are looking to save some DFS cash in your DraftKings and FanDuel lineups.. […]

Corey Seager Hits 13th Homer Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager was 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored during Thursday's 9-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. Seager has quietly put up a season that is deserving of MVP votes. He is slashing .309/.357/.602 with 13 homers, 36 RBI, and 32 runs scored in 181 at-bats. […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 18th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Re-Shaping NFL Depth Charts with Week 1 Snap Count Data

A common complaint heading into Week 1 was that some NFL teams had posted depth charts that felt a little...off. Some teams didn't have 11 starters. Some had guys who we knew were in for big roles not listed as starters. Things were not clear. After one week of actual play, we have a clearer […]

Glimmer Of Hope For Michael Thomas In Week 2

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) "felt fantastic" at practice on Thursday and there is a "little glimmer of hope" that he can play on Monday night against the Raiders, according to a source. It's still unlikely that Thomas plays with his high ankle sprain, but the Saints were pleased with Thomas' progress […]