Nolan Arenado Gets First Day Off Of 2020 Sunday

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado played every inning of every game across his club’s first 14 contests of 2020, but he’ll get his first rest of the year Sunday against the Mariners and left-hander Justus Sheffield. Manager Bud Black wanted to give Arenado a day off after noting that he looked “a little overaggressive” […]

Brandon Nimmo (OF, NYM) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of leagues ANALYSIS:  Brandon Nimmo has shown plenty of promise as a big league in the past, but a .221 AVG in 2019, a high strikeout rate, and an overcrowded Mets outfield have soured Nimmo’s prospects. With injuries piling up and Yoenis Cespedes opting out, Nimmo […]

Rays Put Oliver Drake On IL, Activate Manuel Margot

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Oliver Drake landed on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to biceps tendinitis in his throwing arm. With Drake down, outfielder Manuel Margot was cleared to return from the bereavement list, entering the starting lineup and playing center field in his first game back. Drake has served as the Rays’ […]

Mike Moustakas Lands On 10-Day Injured List

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a bruised left quad, putting him on the shelf for at least the next week. The Reds have been rotating a cast of players at the keystone in his stead, including Kyle Farmer and Christian Colon, although neither holds […]

Mitch Garver Getting Breather Sunday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver is on the bench for Sunday's tilt versus Royals right-hander Brady Singer. Alex Avila is batting ninth and calling signs behind the plate in the series finale. Garver is off to a sluggish start, hitting .094 with one homer and 15 strikeouts in 40 plate appearances. After cranking 31 bombs […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Back In Sixth Spot

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is batting sixth for the second consecutive game as the team faces Red Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. The former top prospect is off to a sluggish start, hitting .239 with one homer and three RBI through 12 games this season. He's having difficulty getting under the baseball […]

Nick Senzel Feeling "Fine", Expected Back Tuesday

According to manager David Bell, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (groin) is feeling "fine," but is sitting in Sunday's game versus Brewers ace Brandon Woodruff. He exited Friday's game early with the ailment, and has now missed back-to-back games, but is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday. Senzel has had difficulty with health as […]

Leury Garcia (2B/SS/OF, CHW) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 28% of leagues ANALYSIS:  With both Tim Anderson and Nick Madrigal on the shelf, Garcia is getting every day playing time at shortstop for the White Sox. Anderson should be back next week, but Garcia can slide over to the keystone and continue as a full-timer. Garcia’s […]

Elvis Andrus Bumped To Seventh Spot

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus is batting seventh in the team's matchup versus Angels left-hander Andrew Heaney on Sunday. Andrus has hit out of the top two spots in the order primarily, but with a .163 BA to start the season, the club is electing to use Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the two-hole on Sunday. Andrus […]

NASCAR Research Station: DraftKings, FanDuel DFS Lineup Picks - Consumers Energy 400

So, we've got another Cup Series race. It's taken a lot of energy drinks -- Rip It, occasional sponsor of Matt Crafton and 88 truck in the NASCAR Truck Series -- and a lot of early morning work, but RotoBaller is dedicated to treating this second race with the same attention as the first one, […]

Max Scherzer Aiming To Start Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (hamstring) is feeling good after tweaking his hamstring during his latest start on Wednesday, and is aiming to start Tuesday versus the Mets. GM Mike Rizzo says it's not set in stone, but it's encouraging to see the ace ready to take the mound again. The veteran holds a […]

Justin Upton Absent Again Sunday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton is sitting for the second consecutive game as the club takes on Rangers right-hander Lance Lynn Sunday. Brian Goodwin and Jo Adell are occupying the corner outfield spots in a difficult matchup against a hot pitcher. Upton has seen his playing time reduce since Adell's promotion, and is becoming […]

Jose Martinez Hitting Third Against Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/outfielder Jose Martinez is hitting third and playing DH in the team's series finale versus Yankees lefty James Paxton. It's an excellent matchup for Martinez, who's slashed .326/.399/.570 versus southpaws over his career and has recorded hits in four of his last five games. Paxton has struggled early with six earned […]

Austin Dillon Crashes Late, Finishes 31st In Race One At Michigan

Richard Childress Racing's Austin Dillon finished in the 31st position after a late wreck in Saturday's FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Dillon was turned by the No. 95 of Christopher Bell after a late restart. Dillon was then struck by a couple of other cars and limped home to the finish. Dillon had […]

Red Sox Stick With Alex Verdugo At Leadoff Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is back in the leadoff spot Sunday versus Blue Jays right-hander Matt Shoemaker in an excellent DFS matchup. Andrew Benintendi has struggled mightily this season and is batting seventh in the rubber match, a place where he might stick to for the remainder of the year. Verdugo is bringing […]

Eric Sogard Leading Off Again Versus Reds

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Eric Sogard is leading off and playing shortstop in the team's Sunday matchup versus Reds righty Sonny Gray. The veteran has frequently been used in the leadoff spot for the team this season, and with Lorenzo Cain opting out this year, he'll likely remain to get most of his starts there. Sogard […]

Aric Almirola Struggles In Race One At Michigan

Stewart-Haas Racing's Aric Almirola came to the finish line in the 16th position in Saturday's FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Almirola started fourth and looked like he would be a contender, quickly moving up to third on the initial start. Unfortunately, that was short-lived, and Almirola dropped like a rock through the field. […]

Mike Ford At DH Sunday

New York Yankees first baseman Mike Ford is in the lineup at DH and batting sixth versus Rays right-hander Charlie Morton in the series finale Sunday. With Giancarlo Stanton hitting the injured list, Ford will get more playing time versus righties, although Mike Tauchman will also benefit from the slugger's absence. Stanton isn't expected to […]

Oliver Drake Hits IL With Biceps Tendinitis

Tampa Bay Rays have placed reliever Oliver Drake on the 10-day IL with right biceps tendinitis, and have recalled right-hander Ryan Thompson in a corresponding move. Drake converted two early saves for the Rays this season before giving up runs in three-straight outings, raising his ERA to 3.38 on the year. Nick Anderson owners can […]

Bubba Wallace Nabs Top-10 Finish At Michigan

Richard Petty Motorsports driver Bubba Wallace finished in the ninth position in Saturday's FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. For most of the day, Wallace was mired back around 20th but came to life during the last stage. In a series of late-race restarts, Wallace made daring moves to jump up in the field […]

Marcus Stroman To Throw Sim Game Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (calf) is set to throw a simulated game on Tuesday as he's drawing nearer to a return to the club. It is likely his last tune-up before joining the starting rotation after throwing four innings in a sim game last Thursday. An opening has become available with Michael […]

Michael Wacha Lands On IL

New York Mets starting pitcher Michael Wacha was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with shoulder inflammation. The right-hander struck out nine Marlins in Saturday's start but gave up four runs in the fourth inning before getting lifted in the fifth. The Mets don't know who will fill his immediate spot in the rotation, […]

Brad Keselowski Runner-Up Again At Michigan

Penske Racing's Brad Keselowski finished second in Saturday's FireKeepers Casino 400, the first of two races at Michigan International Speedway. The runner-up finish was Keselowski's third at his home track. Keselowski didn't lead any laps but was inside of the top-five all day. Keselowski recently signed an extension with Penske and has quietly been super […]

Brandon Nimmo Leading Off Versus Marlins

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo is leading off and playing center field in the team's series finale versus Pablo Lopez and the Marlins. Lopez looked sharp in his regular-season debut, but Nimmo has hit right-handers to a .280 BA with 11 walks and two strikeouts this season. He makes an excellent DFS play ahead […]

Matt Kemp (OF, COL) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 9% of leagues ANALYSIS: While there's certainly no shortage of young, excited hitters in Colorado right now, it's instead the 35-year-old veteran Matt Kemp who has been seizing his playing opportunity the most so far this year. Through 10 games, Kemp was slashing .292/.393/.583 with two home runs, […]

J.T. Realmuto, Andrew McCutchen Absent In First Game

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto and outfielder Andrew McCutchen will sit for the team's first game of a doubleheader Sunday versus Braves right-hander Huascar Ynoa. Adam Haseley gets the nod in right field and is batting leadoff, while Andrew Knapp will bat ninth and call signs behind the dish. Realmuto is hot at the plate […]

Victor Robles, Howie Kendrick Sit Sunday

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles and infielder Howie Kendrick are both getting the day off versus Orioles right-hander Asher Wojciechowski. Carter Kieboom enters the lineup playing third and batting seventh, while Michael A. Taylor will bat ninth and play center field. Kendrick is off to a decent start this season despite battling a minor back […]

NASCAR DFS: Building an Optimal Lineup for Sunday's Consumers Energy 400

Typically running back-to-back NASCAR Cup Series races in consecutive days at Michigan International Speedway would be dreadful. But after Saturday's (Aug. 8) thriller, not so much anymore. As predicted, Kevin Harvick dominated the first event at MIS, putting up big numbers for DraftKings players. For the second race of the doubleheader, the No. 4 Ford […]

Nikola Jokic Nearly Tallies 30-Point Triple Double

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic's all-around play resulted in a double-overtime victory against the Jazz. With a stat line of 30 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, he was just three dimes short of his 14th triple-double of the season. Jokic converted on 11 of his 21 field-goal attempts, and he also came up with […]