Adam Wainwright Manages A Quality Start On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright labored his way to a quality start on Saturday. He tossed 6 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out three. Wainwright was nowhere near his best, but he was able to limit damage and took the loss despite giving his team […]

Ryan Newman Starts 27th At Las Vegas

Roush-Fenway Racing's Ryan Newman will roll off from the 27th position in Sunday night's South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Newman missed the February race at LVMS as he was still recovering from injuries sustained on the final lap of the Daytona 500. Ironically, that still is Newman's only top-10 finish of the […]

Alex Bowman A Cheap DFS Option For Las Vegas

Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman will begin from the eighth position in Sunday night's South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Bowman and the No. 88 team advanced in Cup Series playoffs with a solid first round, as Bowman scored two top-10 finishes. If not for a late caution, in the February race at […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. May Play Final Game With Boston Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is set to become a free agent at season’s end, and while the possibility remains that he could return in 2021, recent comments have indicated that Bradley could be at peace with a new situation next year. Entering play Saturday, Bradley was having his best offensive season since […]

Erik Jones Has Struggled At Las Vegas

Joe Gibbs Racing's Erik Jones will start from the 13th position in Sunday night's South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Jones is coming off of one of his best runs of the year, as he finished in third at Bristol last week. Jones will now look to put together a few more good […]

Jon Gray Will Remain Starter Heading Into 2021

Colorado Rockies right-handed pitcher Jon Gray will open the 2021 year as a candidate for the club’s starting rotation, rather than a possible shift into relief, manager Bud Black reiterated Saturday. Gray was mashed to the tune of a 6.69 ERA this year across eight starts, having also led the National League with 98 earned […]

Harold Castro Departs Early Saturday With Apparent Injury

Detroit Tigers utilityman Harold Castro (back/hamstring) exited Saturday’s contest versus the Royals after appearing to injure his back/hamstrings on a swing. Castro missed time earlier this year due to a strained left hamstring, which may have been the cause, but he cedes way to Eric Haase, with Austin Romine shifting over to first base and […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Exits Saturday Early With Foot Ailment

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (foot) exited Saturday’s game versus Baltimore early due to a left foot contusion. Prior to his exit, Gurriel struck out twice, dropping his average on the season to .294. Randal Grichuk entered the game in his place, with Jonathan Davis shifting over to left due to the precautionary […]

Madison Bumgarner Eyes First Win Of 2020 In Final Start

Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Madison Bumgarner will take the mound Sunday for the team’s season finale against Colorado, looking for his first win of the season. Bumgarner’s first year in Arizona has been disastrous, posting a 7.36 ERA and 1.58 WHIP across eight starts. But after nearly a month-long stint on the injured list, Bumgarner […]

Patrick Corbin Undergoes Swift Regression During 2020

Washington Nationals left-handed pitcher Patrick Corbin entered play Saturday as having allowed the most hits (85) of any pitcher in the Majors this season. After having compiled a 3.20 ERA with 10.8 K/9 over the past two years, Corbin was bit by regression after posting a 4.66 ERA with 8.2 K/9 this season. Prior to […]

Mookie Betts Emerges As Elite DFS Play Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts entered the night as a difficult DFS play due to his immense price tag and stingy matchup with Angels right-hander Dylan Bundy. But after Bundy was scratched due to a finger injury and replaced by Julio Teheran, who boasts a 9.49 ERA, Betts stands out as one of the […]

Willi Castro Exits Saturday With Shoulder Ailment

Detroit Tigers third baseman/shortstop Willi Castro (shoulder) exited Saturday’s contest versus Kansas City early due to a sore right shoulder. Prior to his departure, Castro collected an RBI hit, bringing his average on the season to .349 with 24 RBI. He has come on rapidly in September, making a case for American League Rookie of […]

Carlos Hernandez Exits Saturday’s Start With Apparent Injury

Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Carlos Hernandez (undisclosed) was pulled during the second inning of Saturday's contest versus Detroit due to an apparent side ailment. Left-hander Mike Montgomery entered the game in Hernandez’s place after the rookie yielded seven hits four runs (three earned) in 1 ⅔ IP. Ranked as the club’s No. 11 prospect […]

Michael Baumann Sustains Flexor Strain, Expected Back For 2021

Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher Michael Baumann (arm) sustained a flexor strain in his pitching arm while working at the club’s alternate training site. General manager Mike Elias announced that Baumann, the club’s No. 9 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is expected back in time for Spring Training next season due to the fact that he avoided […]

Luis Rengifo Lands On Injured List Saturday, Ending Season

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Luis Rengifo (hamstring) will land on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain, thereby ending his 2020 campaign. After an off-season in which he was nearly dealt, Rengifo struggled mightily at the dish to the tune of a .156/.269/.200 slash line with two extra-base hits across 33 […]

Fantasy Football Players to Panic About in Week 3

In the third episode of the operating room, host Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) of RotoBaller discusses several players to either panic or not worry about across the NFL. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune […]

Griffin Canning Sees Year Preemptively End, Won’t Start Sunday

Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Griffin Canning (rest) will not start Sunday’s season finale versus the Dodgers as the team is backing off his workload. Canning had arm concerns back in March, but ultimately was able to rehab without needing to undergo surgery. In 11 regular-season starts, Canning compiled a 3.99 ERA. The Angels did […]

Mike Trout, Anthony Rendon Absent From Saturday’s Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout and third baseman Anthony Rendon are both absent from Saturday’s starting nine against the Dodgers and right-hander Tony Gonsolin due to rest days. Manager Joe Maddon stated that he wants to get younger players a look over the final two games of the year, which indicates that Trout and […]

Dylan Bundy Scratched Saturday, Julio Teheran Will Start

Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Dylan Bundy (finger) has been scratched from his start against the Dodgers, with Julio Teheran tabbed in his place. Bundy’s breakout 2020 year has come to an early end due to a cut on his finger that manager Joe Maddon did not want to force the righty to pitch through. […]

Chris Davis Will Return To Orioles In 2021

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is under contract through the 2022 season at a substantial price tag, but his -7 OPS+ from this year has left many clamoring for the Orioles to move on from his contract. General manager Mike Elias reiterated Saturday that Davis would be a part of the club heading into […]

Marcus Semien Absent From Lineup In Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien will get the contest off for Game 2 of Saturday’s doubleheader versus Seattle and right-hander Justin Dunn. Nate Orf will take over at shortstop in his place, with Semien being rested ahead of Tuesday’s Wild Card series. Semien has slumped over his past seven games, having gone without a home […]

Ryan Blaney Starts 15th At Las Vegas

Penske Racing's Ryan Blaney will start from the 15th position in Sunday night's South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Last week, Blaney was surprisingly eliminated from the 2020 Cup Series playoffs. It was a swift and disappointing exit for Blaney and the No. 12 team, but Blaney will now head to Las Vegas, […]

Tommy La Stella Returns To Lineup For Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Oakland Athletics second/third baseman Tommy La Stella (head) has been given the green light to return to the field for the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader versus the Mariners and right-hander Justin Dunn. La Stella was removed from Game 1 after being hit in the head by an errant throw following a triple. La Stella […]

Chris Taylor Plays Way Into Larger Role For Playoffs

Los Angeles Dodgers utilityman Chris Taylor has compiled a career-high .867 OPS through his first 54 games this season, production that manager Dave Roberts revealed Saturday could make Taylor an everyday player for the playoffs. With Corey Seager back at shortstop full-time, second base and the outfield would figure to be the two spots where […]

Sam Coonrod Lands On Injured List To End 2020 Season

San Francisco Giants right-handed pitcher Sam Coonrod (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Saturday's contest versus the Padres due to a strained right shoulder. The move ends Coonrod’s 2020 campaign on a rough note after he allowed a walk-off home run Friday that would have nearly sealed a playoff spot for […]

Daily Fantasy NASCAR DFS Driver Rankings: South Point 400

Welcome back RotoBallers! These daily fantasy NASCAR rankings for Sunday's South Point 400 were determined by a combination of DraftKings and FanDuel prices, and the projected DFS points each driver is expected to earn in this week’s race. Sean Engel is a six-time DraftKings tournament winner and a 16-year Fantasy NASCAR veteran and will be bringing you […]

Archie Bradley Enters Postseason A Full Go After Soreness

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Archie Bradley (soreness) has made just six appearances since being acquired at the Trade Deadline due to general soreness. Manager David Bell confirmed that Bradley, who has pitched once since Sept. 16, will face no restrictions moving forward, and that he was available late during Friday’s game. Having posted a .52 […]

Andres Gimenez Lands On Injured List To Conclude Year

New York Mets infielder Andres Gimenez (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list following his departure from Game 1 of the club’s doubleheader Saturday versus Washington due to a tight right oblique. The roster move ends Gimenez’s rookie season, in which he took over full-time shortstop duties for an extended stretch due to his […]

Freddy Peralta Rejoins Roster From Paternity List Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Freddy Peralta was activated from the paternity list prior to Saturday’s contest against the Cardinals. Peralta has excelled out of relief this season, posting 14.5 K/9 and a 3.29 ERA with one home run allowed in 27 ⅓ IP. With Milwaukee’s backs up against the wall as it pertains to playoff […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Faces 4-5 Innings Limit Saturday

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. will face a cap of four-to-five frames Saturday versus Texas. Manager Dusty Baker revealed that the club plans to utilize McCullers for Game 3 of the Wild Card series if necessary, but they didn’t want to skip his start Saturday in order to do so. Even with the […]