MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for August 27, 2020 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/27 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 […]

Kliff Kingsbury's Offense Operating Extremely Fast

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury's no-huddle offense has been operating at warp speed the last few days of training camp. "Boy, it’s crazy fast," defensive lineman Jordan Phillips lamented. "Kliff has them doing stuff that’s going to give anybody problems." Kingsbury has been trying to push the boundaries of speed for the offense during […]

Broncos To Meet With Mark Barron

The Denver Broncos are scheduled to visit with veteran free-agent linebacker Mark Barron on Thursday, according to multiple sources. The first-round pick in 2012 was a strong safety early in his career with the Buccaneers, but he's now listed at 6-foot-2, 230 pounds. If he signs with Denver, he'd serve as an inside linebacker who […]

Mike Ford Stays Cold With Hitless Performance On Wednesday

New York Yankees first baseman and designated hitter Mike Ford continued his poor start to the season with an 0-for-3 performance across both games of Wednesday’s doubleheader, bringing his OPS down to .578. Even with the rash of injuries suffered by Yankees players so far this season, it’s hard to see Ford maintaining consistent playing time […]

Garrett Hampson Reaches Base Three Times In Win

Colorado Rockies outfielder Garrett Hampson was 2-for-4 with two runs scored, an RBI, and a walk during Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The performance broke Hampson out of his 2-for-26 slump at the plate. The 2020 season has been turbulent for the 25-year-old, with wide ranges in his consistency. Hampson is slashing .259/.326/.412 […]

Joe Mixon Dealing With Migraines

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon has been dealing with migraines and hasn't practiced in recent days, according to a source. There is optimism that he'll be back at practice soon. Contract talks with Mixon are ongoing, and some speculated that Mixon's absence on the field was related to a contract […]

Jon Gray Throws Six Effective Innings Wednesday

Colorado Rockies starter Jon Gray allowed one run on three hits across six innings of work during Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He struck out five batters while walking three. The bullpen almost cost Gray his win, but they managed to hang on by a thread. The 28-year-old now owns a 2-3 record […]

Max Kepler Hits Solo Homer, Day-To-Day With Bruised Foot

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (foot) hit a leadoff homer against Cleveland's Mike Clevinger before leaving the game later on. Kepler's blast was his seventh of the year and 12th in his career at Progressive Field. The 27-year-old outfielder has posted an .838 OPS, a 127 wRC+ and a career-high 13.6 walk percentage at the […]

Miguel Andujar Picks Up Two Hits

New York Yankees third baseman and outfielder Miguel Andujar picked up his first multi-hit game since 2018 with a 2-for-3 performance in the second leg of Wednesday’s doubleheader. Andujar was dialed in on Wednesday, making hard contact in all three of his at-bats while avoiding any whiffs. Andujar has a chance to claim at least […]

Charlie Blackmon Blasts Grand Slam Against DBacks

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon was 1-for-4 with a walk and a grand slam during Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. His blast proved to be the difference, as it extended the Rockies' lead to 8-1 in the top of the eighth inning. The 34-year-old is enjoying a phenomenal first half of 2020, slashing […]

Gerrit Cole Picks Up First Loss In 28 Starts On Wednesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole had a rare poor outing on Wednesday, allowing five runs over five innings of work. Cole allowed more than four runs in a start only twice last season (33 total starts), and his loss was the first since May of last season. Even a bad start from Cole […]

Jose Berrios Endures Setback Against Indians

Minnesota Twins pitcher Jose Berrios had it all working in his previous start against the Brewers, though that was not the case in Wednesday's contest against Cleveland. Berrios pitched five 2/3 innings, allowing seven hits, four walks and three runs while striking out six. The 26-year-old reverted back to bad habits in this one. The […]

Clayton Kershaw To Start First Half Of Thursday's Doubleheader

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw will take the mound for the first half of Thursday's doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants. This comes after both teams decided to boycott Wednesday's game to shine a light on social justice issues in the United States. Kershaw is looking for some revenge, as his worst start of […]

Yankees Pull Masahiro Tanaka Early On Wednesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka lasted only 66 pitches on Wednesday despite tossing five shutout innings. Manager Aaron Boone had originally expected Tanaka to throw closer to 85 pitches on Wednesday, but the pitcher was tired after finishing the sixth inning. Still, Wednesday’s start was another solid outing from Tanaka, and fantasy players […]

Dansby Swanson Riding 11-Game Hit Streak

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson picked up a hit in both halves of Wednesday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees, including a two-run home run. The 26-year-old now has hits in 11 straight games, going 20-for-48 (.416 average) over that span. Swanson has been a pleasant surprise for any fantasy owner that has carried him […]

David Montgomery Expected To Miss 2-4 Weeks

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery left Wednesday's practice with a non-contact injury, but it looks like he avoided a worst-case scenario. Ian Rapoport reports that Montgomery is dealing with a groin injury that's expected to keep him off the field for two to four weeks. That time frame makes it possible that Montgomery is […]

Freddie Freeman Smacks Fifth Homer On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was 1-for-3 with a two-run home run during the second half of Wednesday's doubleheader with the New York Yankees. That was all the offense the Braves needed, as they held on for a 2-1 win. The 30-year-old has been on a tear as of late, slashing .404/.508/.750 with three […]

Max Fried Tosses Six Stellar Innings On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves starter Max Fried allowed one run on four hits across six innings of work during the second half of Wednesday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees. He struck out five batters while issuing a single walk. Fried has been remarkable in the 2020 campaign, posting a 5-0 record to go along with a […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Goes Deep In Return To Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. made an immediate impact in his return to the lineup on Wednesday, as he smacked a solo home run off of Gerrit Cole in his first plate appearance since August 10. Acuna finished the day 1-for-2 with two runs scored, a walk, and a stolen base. The 22-year-old is […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 27, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/27/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 7-game slate on tap tonight with a slew of doubleheaders happening earlier in the day after yesterday's postponements. There is really […]

Ian Anderson Stellar In MLB Debut

Atlanta Braves pitcher Ian Anderson allowed one run on one hit across six innings of work during his sparkling MLB debut against the New York Yankees on Wednesday. He struck out six batters while issuing two walks in the win. The top prospect was no-hitting the Yankees through five innings before Luke Voit blasted a […]

Mike Fiers Goes Six Strong Innings Vs Texas

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers allowed one-unearned run in six innings and earned his fourth win of the season Wednesday. Fiers struck out seven in the contest marking the first time this season he's struck out more than a batter-per-inning. On the season, Fiers averages just 5.11 K/9 which is among the lowest marks […]

Baltimore Ravens Defense (D/ST, BAL) - 2020 Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers

CURRENT ADP: Rd. 16.5 (1st D/ST) ANALYSIS: Not only do the Baltimore Ravens have an explosive offense that never seems to run out of juice, but they also have a formidable defense. They now have DE Derek Wolfe, DE Calais Campbell, and rookie LB Patrick Queen, along with the returns of CB Marcus Peters, S Earl […]

Inconsistent Season Continues For Pete Alonso

After hitting two home runs on August 17 against the Marlins, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is now just 2-for-15 over his last six games, with no home runs, no RBI, and no extra-base hits. On Wednesday, Alonso went 0-for-3 in the Mets' 5-4 win over the Marlins. Just when it appeared Alonso […]

Rhys Hoskins Launches Third Homer Of 2020

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins went 1-for-3 with a walk and hit his third home run of the season Wednesday vs the Nationals. Hoskins is still batting just .229 on the season, but all signs point to a hot streak coming for the notoriously streaky hitter. Hoskins is still walking at an elite rate […]

Joe Mixon Not At Wednesday's Practice

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon was absent from Wednesday's practice, prompting concerns that the 24-year-old could be preparing to hold out. Mixon was at Monday's practice, though he sat out with a minor injury, so his complete absence on Wednesday is definitely a concern. We shouldn't just assume that Mixon is holding out for […]

Michael Conforto Crushes His Fifth Homer

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto went 1-for-3, scored twice, walked twice, and hit a solo home run in the Mets' 5-4 win over the Marlins on Wednesday. Conforto is now batting .324/.444/.520 to go with five home runs and 14 RBI in 102 at-bats on the season. Conforto's stock has risen in this short […]

Whit Merrifield Tallies Three Hits On Wednesday

Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield helped fuel the team's offense on Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals, going 3-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI. It was Merrifield's seventh multi-hit game this month. Over the season, Merrifield is slashing .309/.358/.496 with five home runs, 20 runs, 20 RBI and six stolen bases. The […]

Jacob deGrom Dominates on Wednesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom absolutely dominated the Miami Marlins over seven innings of work on Wednesday in the Mets' 5-4 win. deGrom allowed only two hits, one run, and walked two while striking out 14 in his seven innings of work. deGrom, as per usual, did not factor into the decision when […]