Running Back Start/Sit Advice - Week 2

Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano break down the running back position to help with tough fantasy football lineup decisions for Week 2 of the 2020 NFL season. They decide who to start or sit among those in RB3 or flex consideration. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest […]

The Baller Ranks: Top 200 Hitters Weekly Rankings (Week 9)

Last week I wrote that the schedule had begun to have an outsized impact on value. At this point, it's not impacting projected value even more than recent performance. There are exceptions to that, but that's the overarching rule this week. Paul Goldschmidt's value has been buoyed by this aspect for much of the season. […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out 10 In Wednesday Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo tossed a gem in a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Castillo threw seven scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and a walk while striking out 10. He picked up the win to improve his record to 3-5 to go along with a 3.03 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors For Week 2 (Premium Content)

All other Week 1 Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. In this piece, we're looking at some attractively priced running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Make sure you're thoroughly informed before you start building your lineups for FanDuel or DraftKings by checking out […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for September 17th, 2020

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for September 17th, 2020. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for September 17th, 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 17th, 2020. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Keegan Akin Earns First Win Of Season Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Keegan Akin improved to 1-1 in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Braves. Akin pitched five innings, allowing no runs on three hits and a walks with nine strikeouts. The 25-year-old rookie now has a 3.38 ERA with 25 strikeouts and nine walks over 18 2/3 IP this season. Akin will likely […]

Sunday Night Football DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings (Week 2)

Week 2 of the NFL season is underway and the Sunday night football showdown slate features the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks! This game has a 44.0 over/under with the Seahawks being favored by 4 points. In this article, I will be providing you with daily fantasy football picks on FanDuel and DraftKings for […]

Jon Lester Allows Two Runs

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester put together his second straight solid start. The veteran has really struggled this year, but threw five innings and gave up two runs on Wednesday. He also gave up four hits, one walk and recorded a strikeout. Lester edits the start with a no-decision and has now lowered his […]

Lucas Giolito Suffers Third Loss

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito suffered his third loss of the season on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins. Giolito did record a quality start with six innings under his belt. The All-Star allowed three hits, three runs, three walks and four strikeouts in that span. Giolito now owns a 3.53 ERA heading into […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/17/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

After back-to-back nights of the Yankees’ offense making a mockery of the main slate, we get to add their offensive gumption to the cauldron of a Coors Field (feat. the Dodgers’ thundering bats) and Shane Bieber-focused slate.  This slate is smaller than usual, which makes the thunder lurking inside of it even more important to […]

Kyle Higashioka Clubs Three Home Runs

New York Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka went 3-for-4 with a trio of home runs against the Blue Jays on Wednesday. Wednesday was only the second time in Higashioka’s major league career that he hit multiple home runs (his last was a two-homer game in August of last year), and the three home runs brought him […]

Warning Signals From Week 1

The NFL season is finally underway and even with just a one-week sample size, there are still some indicators dictating that some of these players could experience a down year in production. Even though we shouldn’t overreact to the first week of the season, the writing is still on the wall for a lot of […]

Gerrit Cole Picks Up Second Consecutive Win

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole tossed seven innings of one-run ball with eight strikeouts against the Blue Jays on Wednesday. Cole has now allowed only one run over his last 14 innings with 17 strikeouts, and he’s looked every bit as dominant as he did last season lately. Fantasy managers should expect Cole […]

Nyheim Hines (RB, IND) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All PPR Leagues ROSTERED: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: First carry from a Colts' rusher this season: Marlon Mack. First touchdown from a Colts' rusher: Nyheim Hines. No Jonathan Taylor at sight to start Week 1's game with the proven Mack taking on the rushing duties and Hines doing so on the […]

Xander Schauffele Searches For First Major

Will the U.S. Open be the location of Xander Schauffele's first major? If the stats have anything to say about it, the answer is maybe. The American ranks inside the top-seven for us compared to the field when it comes to statistics, current form and event history, making him one of the safest options on […]

Jose Iglesias Leaves Game With Ankle Injury

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jose Iglesias (ankle) was removed from Wednesday’s game after being hit in the ankle by a 90 mph pitch. Iglesias has been red-hot this season with a .917 OPS after picking up two hits on Wednesday, but the 30-year-old may be forced to miss the rest of the season depending on the […]

Greg Olsen Can Be Avoided In Week 2

Seattle Seahawks tight end Greg Olsen snagged a touchdown to give him some value in Week 1, but he should be avoided in most leagues in Week 2. The New England Patriots were seventh against the tight end position last year, and while they lost some guys due to opt outs and free agency, this […]

Jorge Alfaro Takes Ball Off Of Facemask

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro was hit in the facemask by a foul ball during Wednesday’s game against the Red Sox. It’s not clear yet if Alfaro will miss any time, but the 27-year-old missed seven days with a concussion last season and may require a stint on the injured list following his potential injury […]

D.K. Metcalf Presents Upside In Week 2

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf isn't the shiftiest receiver in the NFL, but he's quickly developing into one of the league's best threats on the outside. He averages 16.0 yards per reception, and it's difficult to slow down a guy with his combination of size and speed. He caught four of his eight targets […]

Mike Clevinger To Start On Saturday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger will take the mound against the Mariners on Saturday, with Chris Paddack pitching on Friday and Dinelson Lamet pitching on Sunday. The Mariners represent a fairly favorable matchup for Clevinger, given his strong slider, as Seattle owns the league’s fourth-worst xwOBA against sliders this season with a .254 […]

Tyler Lockett Is A Lock For Week 2

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett is rapidly developing into one of the best fantasy receivers in the NFL. In Week 1, he caught all eight of his targets to continue his excellent chemistry with quarterback Russell Wilson. In Week 2, the matchup is much more difficult against the New England Patriots, but you still […]

Is the Betting Market Telling Us Something On Adam Scott?

While using Las Vegas' odds try and locate an edge isn't always advisable, the betting market this week does seem to be more bullish on Adam Scott's potential than that of DraftKings. The Aussie is the 15th priced player on DraftKings for the week but comes in as the 11th golfer in the outright market. […]

Chris Carson Should Be Started In Week 2

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson was the RB7 in Week 1 thanks to a pair of receiving touchdowns. In Week 2, it's unlikely that he'll be able to perform to that level again, but you almost have to have him in your lineups. The Seahawks have quickly developed one of the best offenses in […]

Jake Odorizzi Leaves Start With Blister

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (finger) left his start in the fourth inning on Wednesday with a blister. Pitchers have missed a median of 15 days with blisters since the beginning of the 2010 season, but timelines have varied substantially over that timeframe. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Odorizzi’s status over the […]

Is Webb Simpson Worth The Hype?

Currently projected to be on nearly 17 percent of DraftKings lineups, Webb Simpson is likely going to be one of the five most owned golfers for the U.S. Open. That level of ownership can be both a positive and a negative, but Simpson's overall skill set will be difficult to ignore at a challenging Winged […]

Russell Wilson Has To Be Started In Week 2

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was nearly perfect in Week 1. In Week 2, his matchup is much more difficult against the New England Patriots, but you have to keep him in your lineups. For his career in two matchups against New England, Wilson has averaged just under 30 fantasy points per game. Wilson's receiving […]

Andrew Chafin Throws Simulated Game

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Andrew Chafin (finger) threw just over 20 pitches in a sim game on Wednesday, and the team is optimistic about the 30-year-old’s progress. Chafin could reasonably return as soon as this weekend and should help a Chicago bullpen that owns a middling 4.47 ERA for the season. With a solid 3.46 […]

Franklin Barreto May Require Surgery

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Franklin Barreto (shoulder) still has pain in his shoulder and may require surgery. Barreto was placed on the injured list one week ago after an awkward slide injured his shoulder, and the 24-year-old’s timeline is muddy at this point. Barreto had struggled in 21 games this season with a .107 […]