Trevor Story Homers Twice On Sunday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story hit his first two home runs of the 2020 season on Sunday. He went 2-for-2 with two runs, three RBI and two walks in the game. Story was just 1-for-7 on the year going into Sunday's game, so it was good to see him have a breakthrough showing. Story is […]

Magneuris Sierra Does Well In Sunday's Start

Miami Marlins outfielder Magneuris Sierra got the start in center field on Sunday and did well, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a double, and a walk. He drove in two runs as well and played well defensively. With the other center field options (Jonathan Villar and Jon Berti) struggling to get going on the young […]

Brian Anderson Hits A Three Run Blast On Sunday

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson hit a three-run home run on Sunday, finishing 1-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI. Anderson also reached by getting hit by a pitch, which he did not seem to enjoy. Anderson finishes the first series of the season with a .300 batting average and a 1.062 OPS. […]

Justin Verlander Shut Down For A Couple Of Weeks

Updating a previous report, Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (elbow) is going to be shut down for a couple of weeks and is not officially ruled out for the 2020 season as of yet. Verlander is dealing with a forearm strain. In a press conference, Astros manager Dusty Baker wouldn't commit to Verlander missing […]

Kyle Seager Doubles Again Sunday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI, a run and a walk in Sunday's victory over the Astros. Seager now has at least one extra-base hit in each of the first three games to start the season including three doubles. Seager won't give fantasy owners much in terms of […]

Corey Dickerson Hits His First Home Run As A Marlin

Miami Marlins outfielder Corey Dickerson hit his first home run as a Marlin on Sunday, finishing 2-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI. His home run was a solo blast in the sixth inning off of Phillies reliever Nick Pivetta. Dickerson is off to a good start, and he'll take a .308 average and […]

Freddy Peralta Struggles In 2020 Debut

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta lasted just three innings in his 2020 debut on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs. Facing a tough Cubs lineup, Peralta gave up three hits, two walks and four earned runs while striking out three. He was tagged with the loss in the game. Peralta primarily pitched out of relief in […]

Jesus Aguilar Hits Another Homer On Sunday

Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar hit his second home run of the season on Sunday, going 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. He also walked twice. Aguilar hit second in the first two games of the season but was moved into the cleanup spot today and responded well. He's showing signs of […]

Matt Magill Makes 2020 Debut

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Magill pitched one scoreless inning while giving up one hit, one walk and striking out two Astros in Sunday's win. Magill was projected to be the closer for Seattle to start 2020 and though Taylor Williams got the save, Magill likely still has the job. Magill came in for the […]

Miguel Rojas Falls A Double Shy Of The Cycle On Sunday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas had an excellent game on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with three runs scored and four RBI. Rojas smacked a home run, a triple, and a single, falling just a double shy from hitting for the first cycle in Marlins history. He also reached base on a hit by pitch and seemed […]

Justin Verlander Out For Season With Elbow Injury

The Houston Astros received some devastating news on Sunday as it was announced that star pitcher Justin Verlander (elbow) would miss the rest of the 2020 season with an elbow injury. It's a surprising development as Verlander got through his first start of the season unscathed. The specifics of the elbow injury have yet to […]

Yimi Garcia Earns His Second Hold

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Yimi Garcia earned his second hold of the season on Sunday, tossing 1 2/3 innings while allowing a hit and two walks while recording a strikeout. Garcia threw 37 pitches so he likely won't be back on the mound for a couple of days, but manager Don Mattingly has made it […]

Mike Fiers Last Just Four Innings Vs Angels

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers allowed four runs in four innings pitched in a no-decision vs the Angels on Sunday. Fiers allowed seven hits and did not walk a batter, and also failed to record a strikeout. Fiers was staked a 5-0 lead after the first inning, but put two men on base ahead […]

Taylor Williams Earns First Save For Mariners

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Taylor Williams gave up two hits and a run, but struck out three batters in Seattle's first save of 2020. Matt Magill was expected to be the Mariners closer to start the season, however he pitched earlier in the game while the Mariners were losing. An 8th inning comeback for Seattle […]

Robert Dugger Struggles In Sunday's Spot Start

Miami Marlins pitcher Robert Dugger was forced to start Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies after scheduled starter Jose Urena was a late scratch due to a positive COVID-19 test. Dugger allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits and a walk in just 3 1/3 innings. To his credit, Dugger did settle down after […]

Willson Contreras Goes Deep On Sunday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras hit his first home run of the year on Sunday. Overall in the game, he went 2-for-4 with a home run, double, two runs and two RBI. Contreras is an elite fantasy catcher who will give his fantasy owners a strong advantage at the position throughout much of the season. […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (7/27/20) - DraftKings, Daily Fantasy

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of my Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS picks. I have to admit, I am having a ton of fun playing and covering eSports DFS at RotoBaller! As always, I will do my best to give you the stats and info you need to build the best lineups possible for […]

Dakota Hudson Can't Finish The Fifth On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson lasted just 4 1/3 innings on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, giving up four runs on seven hits and a walk. He struck out four while allowing two home runs. Hudson tossed three scoreless innings before running into trouble in the fourth, allowing both home runs and three […]

Kyle Lewis Collects Two More Hits Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a walk in Sunday's win over the Astros. After a strong summer camp, Lewis is off to a hot start to 2020. The strikeouts are still a concern for him as he added two more on Sunday, but he also now has two walks […]

Yusei Kikuchi Not Sharp In Season Debut

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gave up five runs on five hits and four walks through 3 2/3 innings against the Astros on Sunday. The Astros are a tough lineup to face, but the walks were uncharacteristic for Kikuchi, who had a 2.8 BB/9 in 2019. There was a lot of hype surrounding Kikuchi […]

Christian Yelich Quiet At The Plate Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers superstar outfielder Christian Yelich went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Sunday against the Cubs. Yelich is off to a slow start to the year, with his only hit so far coming from a home run on Saturday. He will continue to hit in the middle of a talented Brewers' lineup and has far too much talent […]

Tyler Chatwood Strikes Out Eight Over Six Innings

Chicago Cubs pitcher Tyler Chatwood earned a win in his first start of the season against the Milwaukee Brewers. Chatwood pitched six innings, allowing three hits, two walks and one earned run while striking out eight. Chatwood only made five starts last year, with 33 appearances made in relief. If he can hold a rotation […]

Mitch Keller Earns Win In 2020 Debut

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller had a solid outing in his 2020 debut against the St. Louis Cardinals. Keller pitched five innings, allowing two hits, three walks and one earned run while striking out two. He earned the win as the Pirates captured a 5-1 victory. Keller saw his first big league action last year […]

Dakota Hudson Roughed Up On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Dakota Hudson was hit hard in his first outing of 2020. Facing the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, Hudson allowed seven hits, a walk and four earned runs over 4 1/3 innings. He suffered the loss in the game as the team fell 5-1. Hudson had a solid 2019 campaign, going 16-7 […]

Zack Britton Records First Save On Sunday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton closed out the team's 3-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday and earned his first save of the year. It wasn't the cleanest inning as Britton recorded just six strikes with his 14 pitches and allowed a single and a walk. Britton should remain the team's primary […]

Bo Bichette Drives In A Pair Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette went 2-for-6 in Sunday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Rays on Sunday. The youngster put the team up 4-0 when he cashed in a pair with a bases-loaded single in the sixth inning, giving him his first two RBI of the season. Bichette is now 4-for-16 on the campaign […]

Teoscar Hernandez Logs Two Hits And A Theft

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez logged a pair of hits in the team's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Rays on Sunday. He finished the afternoon going 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored, but he did strikeout in his other three plate appearances. One of his strikeouts came in the first inning […]

Brandon Lowe Goes 3-For-5 On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe had his second-straight multi-hit game on Sunday as he went 3-for-5 with two doubles and an RBI. Lowe had a solid 2019 season, hitting .270 with 17 home runs and 51 RBI over 82 games, but the strikeout woes that plagued him last year seem to still be […]

Chris Taylor (2B/SS/OF, LAD) - Week 2 Waiver Wire

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of leagues ANALYSIS: With many baseball fans drooling over the potential of Gavin Lux, Chris Taylor was a fantasy afterthought until about a week ago. When Lux was sent to the Alternate Site, Taylor started two of the Dodgers' first three games, going 4-for-8 with an RBI. […]

Corey Dickerson Hits First Home Run On Sunday

Miami Marlins outfielder Corey Dickerson went yard on Sunday for the first time this season against his former team, the Philadelphia Phillies. He went 2-for-5 in the game, scoring two runs. Dickerson might by plagued by a weak lineup in Miami, but he's been hitting third in the order so far this year, which should […]