J.A. Happ Set For Season Debut Thursday

New York Yankees starting pitcher J.A. Happ will finally make his season debut Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. After a couple of postponements earlier this week, the Yankees rotation and schedule has mixed itself up, pushing Happ’s debut back. The veteran southpaw is a viable streaming option versus an O’s offense that struck out against […]

Ian Kennedy Tagged With Loss On Wednesday

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Ian Kennedy was the losing pitcher in his second appearance of the year on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers. He entered the game in the seventh inning when the game was tied 4-4 and went on to give up a solo home run from JaCoby Jones that would be the […]

Joey Bart Promotion Might Come Soon

San Francisco Giants catching prospect Joey Bart may be receiving his major-league promotion sooner than anticipated. Manager Gabe Kapler said, “things have gone well” for Bart at their alternate site, and now that the service deadline has passed, he can be brought up without losing the extra year of control. With the Giants likely falling […]

Luis Robert Swipes First Stolen Base

Chicago White Sox outfielder phenom Luis Robert went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base on Wednesday versus the Indians. Robert has entered the 2020 season with all the hype in the world and has responded thus far with a .348 batting average. The rookie hit seventh non Wednesday, but with a hot bat […]

Daily Fantasy Golf DraftKings Picks (PGA DFS): WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational

Welcome back, RotoBallers! It is incredible how razor-thin the margins can be on the PGA Tour. Once labeled as the top-ranked amateur in the world in 2008, the road has not always been smooth sailing for Michael Thompson. After coming second at the 2012 U.S. Open and winning the 2013 Honda Classic, the now 35-year-old […]

Lucas Giolito Hurls Six Scoreless Innings

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito bounced back against the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday. Giolito got rocked on Opening Day versus the Twins, but showed up on Wednesday by throwing six scoreless innings. The right-hander only allowed four hits with two walks and six strikeouts. Giolito will look to keep it going versus the […]

Alex Ovechkin Picks Up Three Points In Exhibition

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin scored two goals and added an assist during Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. He fired five shots on net in 20:30 of ice time. The Russian sniper showed no signs of rust during the contest. Ovechkin is a fantastic fantasy option heading into the postseason, with the […]

Edmun Shahbazyn With Chance To Raise Stock In Main Event

Edmen Shahbazyn (11-0) will face his toughest task to date as he main events Saturday's show with Derek Brunson. Since dominating his Dana White Contender Series bout, Shahbazyn has gone 4-0 in the UFC. It's starting to show in his DraftKings' numbers, as he is the second-highest salaried fighter at $9,100. In his four UFC […]

DraftKings PGA DFS Value Plays - WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back RotoBallers, and thanks for joining me for the WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational! My name is Tommy Bell, and in this article you will find my favorite DraftKings DFS value plays for this week's PGA tournament. You can find me on Twitter […]

Derek Brunson With A Huge Opportunity Main Eventing Saturday Night

Derek Brunson (20-7) will walk into Saturday's main event for his 17th octagon appearance. He is currently riding a hot streak, winning his last two in a row. Brunson is worth taking a chance on Saturday, as he is DraftKings' second-lowest listed fighter at $7,100. He also averages 72.1 points per contest, and that's including […]

Todd Frazier Collects Three Extra-Base Hits

Texas Rangers first baseman Todd Frazier had himself a game on Wednesday in a 7-4 comeback win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Frazier finished the evening 3-for-4 with two doubles, one home run, and one RBI. According to the broadcast, it was the first time in Frazier's career that he had three extra-base hits in one […]

Jennifer Maia With A Chance To Move Up The Flyweight Ranks

Jennifer Maia (17-6-1) will now face title contender Joanne Calderwood in Saturday night's co-main event. The former Invicta FC champion has finished eight of her 17 career wins. She is currently 2-2 in the UFC, losing her most recent bout to Katlyn Chookagian in November of 2019. All four of her UFC bouts have also […]

Daily Fantasy Golf FanDuel Picks (PGA DFS): WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational

Hello RotoBaller PGA family! You guys probably don't want me to bring it up, but last week's 3M Open was a bloodbath for many DFS players, with roughly as many 0/6 lineups as 6/6 lineups! It shouldn't be a problem to get 6/6 through this week, as we head to Memphis for the no-cut WGC-FedEx […]

Jose Leclerc Held Out Wednesday With Shoulder Tightness

Texas Rangers closer Jose Leclerc did not enter Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks due to tightness in his right shoulder. Instead, Nick Goody entered the game and converted the save situation. The Rangers seem to believe that it is not a long-term concern for Leclerc, but if he has to miss more time, Goody […]

PGA DFS: Expert Roundtable - WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational

Please enjoy this PGA Premium article free for a limited time. Hello RotoBallers and thanks for joining us for the WGC! This is a new article that we're offering each week as part of our PGA Premium subscription, and we hope that you will find it useful. Be sure also to read all of our […]

Austin Nola's MRI Shows No Structural Damage

Seattle Mariners catcher Austin Nola received good news on Wednesday, as an MRI on his knee did not show any structural damage. The 30-year-old was a late scratch on Tuesday with the ailment. He is still suffering swelling in his knee and will miss a few games, but it should not be a long-term issue. […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Swipes Two Bags

Texas Rangers third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa showed off his wheels on Wednesday afternoon with his first two stolen bases of the 2020 season. IKF went 1-for-3 with one walk and two runs in a 7-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He ranked in the 74th percentile for sprint speed last season and unleashed it on […]

Eric Hosmer Scratched Again On Wednesday

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with stomach pains. Hosmer was scratched on Monday night as well with the same ailment, but the team insists it is not COVID-19 related. In his absence, Greg Garcia will bat fifth and play second base while Jake Cronenworth will get the start […]

PGA DFS Vegas Report - WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Michael Thompson accomplished a life-changing victory at TPC Twin Cities - outlasting the likes of Tony Finau, Adam Long and Max Homa to capture his second career PGA Tour win. Thompson put together a beautiful display of golf over the four days, but […]

Shed Long Jr. Out of Lineup on Wednesday

Seattle Mariners second baseman/outfielder Shed Long Jr. is out of the lineup in Wednesday's game against the Angels. The 24-year-old is getting a night off after appearing in each of the first five games of the season, while totaling three hits, three RBI, two stolen bases and two runs scored through 22 plate appearances. Dee […]

Jose Reyes Announces Retirement

Shortstop Jose Reyes announced his retirement on Wednesday. Reyes is most notable for his two tenures with the New York Mets, but also suited up for the Miami Marlins, Toronto Blue Jays and Colorado Rockies over his 16 year career. The four-time All-Star finished his career with a .283 batting average, 145 home runs and […]

PGA DFS Strategy: GPP Lineup Picks for the WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational

Hey there, RotoBallers! Thanks for stopping by my PGA DFS strategy series that focuses on multi-entry GPP strategy for each specific golf tournament on the PGA Tour. If you haven't read any of my pieces yet, my name is Tommy Bell. I go by @BellRoto in the Twitter world, and I've been writing for RotoBaller […]

Albert Pujols Getting Night Off Against Mariners

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners. The 40-year-old will get a day of rest after going 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a pair of runs scored in Tuesday's 10-2 victory against the Mariners. Jared Walsh will take his place at […]

Daniel Vogelbach Out of Lineup on Wednesday

Seattle Mariners first baseman/designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach is not in the starting lineup in Wednesday's game against the Angels. The 27-year-old power-hitter has gotten off to a cold start at the plate, as he has gone 0-for-8 with three strikeouts and one walk over nine at-bats. Jose Marmolejos will serve as the designated hitter and […]

Red Sox DFA Jonathan Lucroy

The Boston Red Sox have designated catcher Jonathan Lucroy for assignment. The team announced the move on Wednesday and will move forward with Christian Vazquez and Kevin Plawecki behind the plate. The former All-Star has fallen off of a cliff over the last three years and at age 34, it’s fair to question if he […]

Brandon Belt Set To Return On Thursday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (heel) is scheduled to return from the injured list on Thursday versus the San Diego Padres. Belt has an injury history throughout his career and has most recently been dealing soreness in his heel. Belt did manage to stay healthy in 2019 and appeared in 156 games in […]

Mallex Smith Not Starting on Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mallex Smith is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels. The 27-year-old has started slowly at the plate to begin the season, with just one hit in his first 15 plate appearances. Tim Lopes will start in right field and hit fifth against left-hander Andrew Heaney. Lopes is […]

Evan Longoria To Return Thursday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (oblique) will return from the injured list on Thursday versus the San Diego Padres. Longoria will enter his third season as a member of the Giants, but is no longer the All-Star he was with the Tampa Bay Rays. The third baseman finished 2019 with a .254 batting […]

Kolby Allard Will Start Sunday For Rangers

The Texas Rangers have named starting pitcher Kolby Allard Sunday’s starter versus the San Francisco Giants. The lefty will replace Corey Kluber (shoulder) in the rotation. Allard is a former big name prospect, but has struggled with limited appearances in the big leagues. The lefty owns a career 6.08 ERA over 12 career games (10 […]

Patrick Sandoval Optioned To Alternate Site

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Patrick Sandoval has been optioned to the alternate training site on Wednesday. The 23-year-old made his first start of the season in Tuesday's 10-2 victory against the Mariners, as the left-hander went four innings and allowed just one earned run while striking out four batters and surrendering four hits in the […]