Frankie Montas Lasts Five Innings Vs Houston

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas allowed two runs in five innings and earned his third win of the season vs the Astros Tuesday. It was the first time he lasted five innings since August 8. In his previous three starts, Montas pitched just 10 2/3 innings and allowed 18 runs. The right-hander started the […]

2020 College Football Preseason Expert Futures Betting Picks

College football's long-awaited return came on August 29th when Central Arkansas took down Austin Peay in the annual Football Championship Subdivision (FCS, formerly I-AA) kickoff game. Labor Day weekend brought the return of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), which is commonly referred to as "D-1." This coming weekend brings the return of three of the […]

Tyler Mahle Strikes Out 10 In Loss

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle pitched well in a 3-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Mahle allowed three runs over seven innings while walking one and striking out 10. It was an excellent effort from Mahle but his offense wasn't able to get anything going against Chicago starter Alec Mills in the contest. […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for September 9th, 2020

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily NBA injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy basketball (DFS) lineups, every day of the NBA season. Below is our updated list of injured NBA players for September 9th, 2020. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Chiefs Trust Darrel Williams In All Aspects Of Game

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said that the team has a lot of trust in backup running back Darrel Williams. “He’s one of those guys that he’s been here for such a long time and there’s a lot of trust in regards to his ability in all phases of the game – running […]

Sammy Watkins Healthy Heading Into Thursday Night

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (groin) was not listed on the team's injury report ahead of Week 1 against the Texans on Thursday after he dealt with a groin strain during training camp. Watkins plays in a potent offense, but he was as boom-or-bust as they come in 2019. That led to him […]

Logan Webb Roughed Up In Tuesday Start

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb turned in a lackluster start in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Mariners. Webb pitched five innings, allowing five runs on six hits and three walks with four strikeouts. The 23-year-old started the season strong but has struggled since and now has a 5.23 ERA with 39 strikeouts and […]

Tyreek Hill Good To Go For Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (hamstring) is not listed on the team's Week 1 injury report after suffering a minor hamstring strain at the end of August. Hill has been a full-go at practice this week leading up to the Thursday night opener against the Texans. Unless he has a setback, Hill, who […]

Ryan Mountcastle Hits Two-Run Home Run Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Ryan Mountcastle stayed hot at the plate in Tuesday's 11-2 win over the Mets. Mountcastle went 2-for-5 with a double, a two-run home run, and a strikeout. The 23-year-old took Michael Wacha deep in the third inning for his fourth HR of the season. Mountcastle has performed quite well since joining the […]

Is Clyde Edwards-Helaire Worth The Hype?

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire was practicing against an LSU defense loaded with future NFL players in his freshman season in 2017, and the star running back ran for 1,916 yards and 24 total touchdowns in his final two seasons before being a first-round pick in 2020. Expectations are high for CEH […]

John Means Earns First Win Of Season Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means improved to 1-3 in Tuesday's 11-2 drubbing of the Mets. Means pitched six innings, allowing a single run on three hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with five strikeouts. The 27-year-old had an excellent rookie season but has not been able to put it all together […]

EU Masters DFS Picks (9/9/20) - DraftKings League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my League of Legends DFS column! EUM is back, and we'll see each group finish out on their games, breaking things down to three separate two-game slates. Today is Group B's turn in the sun with the first seed from Spain, the Movistar Riders, the second seed from Poland AGO Rogue, […]

Texans Defense Not A Viable Week 1 Option

There are a lot of nice pieces on the Houston Texans Defense. There's J.J. Watt. Whitney Mercilus. Bradley Roby. Justin Reid. None of that matters in Week 1, because the Texans face Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night. The last time the Texans were on an NFL field, they allowed 51 […]

Von Miller's MRI Shows Season-Ending Tendon Injury

Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos pass-rusher Von Miller's (ankle) MRI exam showed a season-ending tendon injury to his ankle. Miller tore a ligament in his ankle during practice on Tuesday, and the initial fear was that it would be season-ending. He will meet with foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson on Thursday for a second […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (9/9/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We have two games on tap on Tuesday, with one contest from both the Eastern and Western Conferences. In the first game of the night, the Raptors will look to avoid elimination when Toronto meets up with the Boston Celtics. In the west, the Nuggets will try to knot up the series with the Clippers […]

Rafael Dolis Closes Door For Third Save

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Rafael Dolis pitched a perfect ninth inning in the team’s 2-1 win over the Yankees, securing his third save of the year. The right-hander struck out two in the 17-pitch frame, upping his total to 24 punchouts over 20 1/3 IP while holding an excellent 1.77 ERA and 1.18. WHIP. Dolis […]

Taijuan Walker Lasts Four Innings In No-Decision

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Taijuan Walker lived up to his last name by walking five batters in four innings during the team’s 2-1 win over the Yankees on Tuesday. He was fortunate enough to not allow a run in the outing after giving up a pair of hits and throwing just 43 of 88 […]

Robert Gsellman Injured On Tuesday

New York Mets relief pitcher Robert Gsellman left Tuesday’s game with trainers and was in apparent pain. The exact nature of Gsellman’s injury is unclear for now, but he looked quite uncomfortable when leaving the field, and a stint on the injured list seems very possible. Gsellman was recently bumped back to the team’s bullpen […]

Alex Bregman Sitting For Second Game Of Tuesday’s Doubleheader

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is sitting for the second game of Tuesday’s doubleheader after returning to the lineup from a stint on the injured list in Game 1. Bregman had been scheduled to sit in Game 2 and is available to pinch hit, so there’s no cause for concern as the Astros are […]

Justin Upton Leaves Game After Being Hit By A Pitch

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (wrist) left Tuesday’s game after being hit in the hand and wrist area by a 95.7-mph pitch. Upton had finally been heating up after a disastrous start to the season, and he’d been riding a six-game hitting streak during which he posted a .409 batting average and a 1.231 […]

Rowdy Tellez Injured On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Rowdy Tellez limped after making a catch in the field during Tuesday’s game and was looked at by trainers before staying in the game. Tellez had been hot this season with a .909 OPS coming into Tuesday’s game, and it’s come with a career-low 10.8% swinging-strike rate. That Tellez stayed […]

Chris Thompson Has PPR Appeal In Week 1

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Thompson is the only veteran running back on the current Jaguars roster. He should see plenty of targets out of the backfield, just as he did when he was with Washington, and could wind up with more rushing attempts than expected with two untested players in front of him. Thompson […]

Padres Place Eric Hosmer On Injured List

The San Diego Padres placed first baseman Eric Hosmer (finger) on the injured list on Tuesday after he fractured his left index finger on Monday. Hosmer’s move to the IL is no surprise as the team expects him to miss at least a couple of weeks with the injury, though the Padres remain hopeful that […]

Angels Place Franklin Barreto On Injured List

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Franklin Barreto (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder injury. Barreto injured his shoulder while sliding in an attempt to steal second base on Sunday, and he’ll now miss a chunk of the rest of the season while recovering. The Angels called up corner infielder […]

Jonathan Schoop Leaves Game With Wrist Injury

Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop (wrist) left Tuesday’s game early with a right wrist contusion. Schoop has enjoyed a career year so far this season with a .859 OPS through his first 38 games, but that may be put on hold depending on the severity of his wrist issue. The Tigers are likely to […]

D.J. Chark Jr. Is Only Safe Fantasy Receiver In Jacksonville

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark Jr. is coming off a breakout second season and should continue that in his third season, serving as the main offensive weapon for quarterback Gardner Minshew II. Another 1,000-yard season is within reach for Chark, who opens the year against a Colts team that allowed the 10th-most fantasy points to […]

Nick Senzel Nearing Return

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (undisclosed) could rejoin the major league roster as soon as Friday, according to general manager Dick Williams. Senzel has been sidelined since August 14 with what sounds like a positive coronavirus test, but he was cleared to resume activity last week and has been working out at the team’s alternate […]

Irv Smith Jr. (TE, MIN) - Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~175 Overall CURRENT ADP: 200+ (undrafted) ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. out of Alabama finished his rookie season in 2019 with 36 catches for 311 yards and two touchdowns. While those numbers aren't eye-popping, the 21-year-old has been highly touted and is expected to see some progression in his second […]

ADP Showdown: CeeDee Lamb vs. Darius Slayton

Everyone knows the wide receiver position is deep with talent and you can find productive wide receivers in the later rounds of fantasy drafts. This year’s draft class added a lot of quality to the wide receiver pool. The extra depth at the position changed the way some fantasy managers play the game. Loading up […]

ADP Showdown: Joe Mixon vs. Josh Jacobs

It is officially past the midway point of August and fantasy football drafts are on the horizon. Whether you are in a competitive league for big money or a home league with your friends, it is important to go into your draft prepared. It is essential to go into your draft with a game plan, […]