Daniel Berger Looks To Cap Off Amazing Season

It has been a tremendously successful season for Daniel Berger. After battling a career-threatening wrist injury for over a year, Berger has rebounded to post a win and six top-10 finishes this season. The 27-year-old will start this week's Tour Championship six shots behind FedEx Cup points leader Dustin Johnson, but wise DFS players won't […]

Dexter Fowler Lands On IL, To Miss Multiple Weeks

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler was placed on the injured list prior to Wednesday’s contest against Cincinnati due to concerns about possible exposure to COVID-19. Fowler is taking a medication that could potentially compromise his immune system, with his placement on the IL serving as a precautionary measure. Lane Thomas and Dylan Carlson figure […]

Alvin Kamara's Back Not Considered A Problem

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (back) received a shot in his back for SI joint inflammation, and the shot calmed it down. His back isn't considered a big deal. Kamara's name was in the news late Tuesday night, with some saying the Saints were looking to trade him because they haven't found common […]

Dexter Fowler Goes On The Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler was placed on the injured list on Wednesday. Fowler takes a medication for his stomach that leaves him somewhat immunocompromised, so of course the team did not want to take any chances with COVID-19 still raging. He's expected to be able to rejoin the team soon after the 10 […]

Will Parks Out 4-6 Weeks

Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Will Parks (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury that is expected to keep him out for four to six weeks, according to a source. Parks has been a quick healer in the past, so he could beat that timetable and make it back sooner. The safety was expected to help replace Malcolm […]

Bryson DeChambeau Brings Cold Irons To Atlanta

After a sensational stretch of golf since the restart, Bryson DeChambeau's form has declined sharply in his last two outings. DeChambeau heads to this week's Tour Championship ranked dead last in the field in strokes gained on approach over the last 12 rounds. The Incredible Bulk will need to address his iron play quickly if […]

Dwayne Haskins Jr. Named Week 1 Starter

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera announced on Wednesday that quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. will be the team's Week 1 starter against the Eagles. Haskins has predictably won the competition over Alex Smith and Kyle Allen. The second-year signal-caller threw for 1,365 yards, seven touchdowns and seven interceptions in nine games in his rookie […]

Lynn Bowden Jr.'s Development Is Complicated

Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Lynn Bowden Jr. was drafted to play a special role in head coach Jon Gruden's offense, but he hasn't exactly been standing out in training camp, according to reports. General manager Mike Mayock said the team is going to be patient with the third-round selection from Kentucky. “We’re asking […]

Chargers Say Tyrod Taylor Is Their Week 1 Starter

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said on Wednesday that "Tyrod Taylor is our starter" for Week 1 against the Bengals. This was always the expectation despite the Bolts taking Justin Herbert in the first round of this year's draft. The Chargers obviously think Herbert is their QB of the future, but he might […]

Derwin James Has Successful Surgery

Los Angeles Chargers star safety Derwin James (knee) had successful surgery on Tuesday to fix a meniscus tear in his right knee. He'll be put on Injured Reserve and will make a full recovery in time for the start of the 2021 season. James is an All-Pro at just 24 years old, so his loss […]

Tony Finau Looks To Overcome Deficit At East Lake

Tony Finau heads into the Tour Championship on the heels of a strong fifth-place finish at the BMW Championship. Despite his excellent play since the PGA Tour restart, Finau will still begin this week with an eight-shot deficit to FedEx Cup points leader Dustin Johnson. The young star will need to utilize his explosive length […]

Deivi Garcia Likely To Start On Friday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Deivi Garcia is likely to start against the Orioles on Friday, according to manager Aaron Boone. With the Yankees and Orioles playing a doubleheader, Garcia is likely to be the team’s 29th man again and should be sent back to the team’s alternate site immediately following the game. Still, Garcia […]

Kamal Martin Undergoing Knee Surgery

Green Bay Packers rookie inside linebacker Kamal Martin (knee), who was in the mix to start in Week 1, is undergoing knee surgery and is expected to miss several weeks, according to sources. Martin will likely be out six to eight weeks, making him a candidate to return from Injured Reserve. Oren Burks is also […]

Aroldis Chapman Suspended For Three Games

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman will miss the team’s next three games as he serves a suspension for throwing at Rays third baseman Mike Brosseau’s head on Tuesday. Relief pitcher Zach Britton is the natural fill-in for Chapman over the next three games, which come against the Rays, Mets, and Orioles. Britton’s DFS value […]

Lions Might Begin Extension Talks With Kenny Golladay

After the Detroit Lions signed left tackle Taylor Decker to a contract extension on Tuesday, sources say that Detroit may now start talking with wide receiver Kenny Golladay about an extension. The two sides haven't started discussions, however, and no deal is imminent. Golladay deserves a new deal and wants one before the start of […]

DraftKings PGA DFS Value Plays - Tour Championship (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back RotoBallers, and thanks for joining me for the PGA Championship! 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 for all things […]

Elieser Hernandez Placed On The Injured List

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right lat strain. Hernandez was forced to leave his start on Tuesday and now could miss a large part of what's left of the regular season. Jose Urena will take his starting spot for now, until he shows the […]

DraftKings Core Four - PGA DFS: Tour Championship (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello RotoBallers, and thanks for joining me for the 2020 Tour Championship! Last week's BMW Championship provided an exciting finish with Jon Rahm edging Dustin Johnson is a sudden-death playoff. This week we head to Atlanta and East Lake Golf Club for the […]

Jose Urena To Take A Rotation Spot

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena is expected to take the rotation spot left open by Elieser Hernandez's injury. Hernandez could be out for the rest of the regular season, leaving the door open for a well-below average starter in Urena to take starts for a team contending for a playoff berth. Urena keeps getting chances […]

Alvin Kamara Returning To Practice

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is expected to return to practice on Wednesday while long-term contract negotiations with the team continue. Kamara told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport that he didn't make any trade demands, but he has had some unexcused absences from training camp. He's expected to be fined $200,000 ($15,000 for each […]

Ian Kennedy Likely To Miss Remainder Of 2020

Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Ian Kennedy has likely reached the end of the line in his Royals tenure after receiving word that he has a Grade 2 strain in his injured calf, which is expected to keep him off the mound for at least the next three weeks. Kennedy has made 15 appearances this […]

Can Viktor Hovland Find Consistency This Week?

Viktor Hovland will make his Tour Championship debut this week after coming off of a T40 finish at the BMW Championship. Hovland has just one top-10 finish since the restart, and he'll be in unfamiliar territory this week at East Lake. Hovland ranks 66th in third-round scoring average and 81st in fourth-round scoring average. He […]

Brandon Lowe Sits Wednesday Amid Brief Slump

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman/outfielder Brandon Lowe is not among the starting nine for Wednesday’s contest against the Yankees and left-hander Jordan Montgomery. Lowe has gone 0-for-12 over his last three outings, so despite his reverse splits in 2020 (1.125 OPS vs. LHP), Mike Brosseau will man the keystone in his absence. Lowe’s breakout campaign […]

Kris Bryant Sits Wednesday, Cameron Maybin Enters Lineup

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant will not be among the club’s starting nine for Wednesday’s contest against the Pirates and right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove. Bryant’s absence paves the way for David Bote to hold down the hot corner, but also for Cameron Maybin to make his first start with the club and for Steven […]

Jazz Chisholm Makes First Big League Start Wednesday

Miami Marlins shortstop Jazz Chisholm enters the starting lineup for the first time in his career Wednesday against the Blue Jays and left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu. Chisholm, the club’s No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, entered Tuesday's game as a defensive replacement, but will now get his big league at-bats. Still just 22 years old, Chisholm […]

Josh Bell Continues To Scuffle Amid Rising Whiff Rate

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman/designated hitter Josh Bell is continuing to hit rockets when he puts the ball in play in 2020. With an average exit velocity of 91.8 MPH, he ranks above league average and his xSLG is nearly 100 points higher (.417) than what his actual SLG has delivered (.325). But by swinging and […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (9/2/20): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Wednesday, second-round playoff action begins at 5 pm EST. The Dallas Stars will be facing off against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 6 of their second-round matchup. Dallas leads the series 3-2 and is on the cusp of advancing to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2008. Remember, when looking around for […]

Brendon Todd Set To Make Tour Championship Debut

Brendon Todd will make his Tour Championship debut this week at East Lake. He enters the week seven strokes back of the lead and is coming off a T8 finish at the BMW Championship. Todd is one of the shortest hitters on tour but makes up for it with precision, ranking fourth in driving accuracy. […]

Robinson Leyer Gets Tabbed For Wednesday’s Start

Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Robinson Leyer has usurped left-hander Mike Kickham as the starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against Atlanta. Leyer, who has started just one game at any level dating back to 2016, is likely to be utilized as an opener, while it remains conceivable that Kickham will be the bulk pitcher. After […]

Mike Minor Eyes DH Start Next Week, Available In Relief Friday

Oakland Athletics left-handed pitcher Mike Minor is set to make his first start with his new club next Tuesday against Houston during a doubleheader. But he is also available out of relief Friday against San Diego. Minor’s most recent outing last Friday was his best of the season, holding the Dodgers scoreless across six frames. […]