Cowboys Have Discussed Earl Thomas

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that he's discussed free-agent safety Earl Thomas with vice president of player personnel Will McClay, but he didn't have anything further to report. McCarthy also said he's "very confident" in the team's current 80-man roster. Thomas was released by the Ravens on Sunday for conduct detrimental to the […]

Marcin Prachnio Drops Third UFC Bout In A Row

Marcin Prachnio was unable to finally log that first UFC victory Saturday night, losing to Mike Rodriguez by first-round knockout. After winning eight in a row before joining the UFC, Prachnio has lost all three of his UFC bouts. He only landed 14 significant strikes in the two minutes of action. Not only is it […]

Kyle Lowry Undergoing An MRI

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (foot) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday. The team thought it was a left ankle issue, but now believe it's the arch of his left foot. There should be more information available once the results come back. Hopefully everything will be negative and Lowry can suit up for […]

Mike Rodriguez Dominates In Co-Main Event Slot

After a winless 2019, Mike Rodriguez needed a victory almost as bad as fellow main-card fighter Shana Dobson. After a solid clinch by Rodriguez, he followed it up with knees and a big elbow which sent Marcin Prachnio to the mat. After a few heavy ground-and-pound strikes, the bout was ruled a first-round TKO finish […]

Kristaps Porzingis Set To Undergo An MRI

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) was a late scratch from Sunday's Game 4 versus the Los Angeles Clippers. He is dealing with right knee soreness, so the Mavs will have Porzingis undergo an MRI. The results should determine whether or not Porzingis will be able to suit up for Game 5 on Tuesday. Maximilian […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6

Entering week six and the fantasy season is full swing. Players continue to drop like flies and it becomes a game of adding the hot hand. Time to dive into a few names to consider that could give you a boost at the corner infield positions. Before we dive in, we need to keep a […]

Aaron Gordon Remains Out For Monday

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks. He has been out all series and it doesn't sound like he'll be back anytime soon. Gordon has been ramping up his activities during practice, but it could be too late for Orlando. Gary Clark is expected […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Expected To Play On Monday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is listed as probable for Monday's Game 4 versus the Orlando Magic. He is battling a left calf contusion, but it sounds like a minor issue. There is a good chance that Antetokounmpo is on the court and gets his full workload. Orlando has been unable to slow him […]

George Hill Probable For Game 4

Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill (hamstring) is listed as probable for Game 4 versus the Orlando Magic on Monday. He is dealing with some left hamstring soreness, but is expected to suit up. It doesn't sound like Hill is going to be limited at all, but he'll remain a risky DFS option anyway. The Bucks […]

MLB Betting Picks (8/24/2020) - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

Welcome back, RotoBallers! I felt really good about that 3-unit Astros play after that three-run first inning! And then... nothing. They couldn't score a single run for the next eight innings, and Zack Greinke could only do so much to keep them in it. A Manny Machado homer in the bottom of the 8th dashed […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/24/20): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a seven-game slate on DraftKings for the second day in a row, with lock coming at 7:10 pm (ET). There are only seven games but we have a good mix of solid pitching matchups and gas cans waiting to explode. I'll take a look at the different pitchers, infielders, and outfielders to build […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/24/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Today is the second day of the entire season, where there are less than 10 baseball games scheduled. The good news is we still get to enjoy nine games of this great sport, but, unfortunately, only seven make the main slate on FanDuel. Although we always want more baseball, a shortened slate will allow us […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (8/24/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Will Tuesday be the final time that DFS owners get a four-game slate in 2019-20? That remains to be seen, but if it’s the last trip around the sun, let’s dance in it, shall we? The Bucks and the Magic have pole vaulted themselves into the highest projected spread of the night, which is due […]

EU Masters DFS Picks (8/24/20) - DraftKings League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome back RotoBallers, to my League of Legends DFS column! EUM is back, and all the simmering undercurrents of the passionate European fans that have led to world wars and soccer hooligans can now be settled - ON THE RIFT. I've been digging around for info on these teams, and some of them are familiar […]

NHL DFS Power Play for FanDuel, DraftKings: DFS Value Plays, Goalies Matrix, Stacks (8/24)

Welcome, RotoBallers. Hockey is one of my favorite sports to watch and play from a DFS perspective and I am thrilled to be covering this sport over 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 your GPP and […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (8/24/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

On Sunday, we saw the first two eliminations of the postseason, as the Nets and Sixers will both leave the confines of the bubble to head home. With a new week on the horizon, the Pacers will look to avoid being the third team to be swept during the playoffs, with Indiana squaring off against […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (8/24/20): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Monday brings two more exciting second-round matchups featuring Colorado-Dallas along with the New York Islanders facing off against the Philadelphia Flyers. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under of 5 or sometimes 5.5 tilts towards the goalies. The Flyers-Islanders game has only a 5 goal total, while […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Monday 8/24

It's another manic Monday, so you know what time it is - it's time to dig deep and find some streamers. Today we're hoping for a bounce-back start from a Cubs' righty in an exploitable matchup. We'll also take a look at some low-rostered Astros, Reds, and Blue Jays! When choosing my daily hitter streamers, […]

H2H Points League Pickups, Waiver Adds: Week 6

Another week, another two teams sniped off of the schedule. By now, no one needs to be told how imperative is grab value off of the waiver wire. We're nearly halfway through the short season and while it's still a very small sample, we can at least start to separate the wheat from the chaff. […]

The Baller Ranks: Top 101 Starting Pitchers Weekly Rankings

It's time for the Week 6 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks, where we analyze where the top 101 SPs stand moving forward in this chaotic season. You can check out my weekly Top 101 Relief Pitcher Baller Ranks as well. David Emerick rolled out an introduction to our Baller Ranks here -- I suggest you read for a […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Week 6

Most fantasy teams know where they stand entering week six of this condensed fantasy baseball season. Chances are that the teams floating around the bottom of the league do not have enough time to claw their way back. Never say never but, chances are it’s over for almost 50% of teams in any given league […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 6

It's hard to believe that most teams are nearing the halfway point of their seasons, but let's not forget that point sits at only 30 games. 30 games is still a small sample of performance for most players, and it's worth taking a look at some strange numbers from this season so far to illustrate […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6

As you've no doubt concluded halfway through this ersatz season, diligent work on the waiver wire is even more critical than it is in a full campaign. Injuries and ineffectiveness are, have been, and will be that much more challenging to overcome, so every decision takes on greater import. By contrast, our focus is a […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates for Week 6

Injuries are commonplace in all sports. Baseball has seen the rate of injury continue to rise over the past few years. In fantasy, if someone is not in the medical field, it is hard to gauge how long a player will be out and whether they need to be replaced in a lineup. Sometimes this […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The weekend's here and that means it's Waiver Wire time at RotoBaller. We're moving quickly here thanks to postponed games, shortened doubleheaders, expanded rosters, teams in quarantine, and a sprint-style season. The Mets are out of action for now, taking the Yankees series down […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Fantasy Baseball - Week 6

Welcome to RotoBaller's weekly article of two-start pitcher streamers for 2020! Successfully streaming pitchers can literally be a game-changer when it comes to fantasy baseball. When it comes to daily leagues, two-start streams aren't that important, since you can stream every day. But when it comes to weekly leagues, two-start streams become exponentially more important. […]

Hitter Streamers for Fantasy Baseball Week 6

Welcome back to another installment of the hitting streamers column! This edition is for August 24 through August 30. As will be the case every week, I will offer a couple of worthy streamers for each position (catcher, corner infield, middle infield, outfield) based on the number of games the players have for the upcoming […]

The Cut List (Week 6) - Time to Let Go?

Welcome back to the Cut List. In case you missed last week, this article now reviews several of ESPN's 25 most dropped players in the past week and, in order from most dropped to least (except most injured players), determines how reasonable that course of action has been. (Some players near the bottom of the […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for Monday, August 24th - Monkey Knife Fight

Monday marks the beginning of the sixth week of the MLB season, and many teams are now nearing the halfway point in their seasons. 30 games is still a small sample for most metrics, though, so fantasy players should still rely on multiple season's worths of data (when possible) when making DFS decisions. Our friends […]

Josh Tomlin Gives Up Three Homers On Sunday

Atlanta Braves starter Josh Tomlin allowed four runs on six hits across three innings of work during Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. He struck out five batters without issuing a walk but also gave up three home runs. It was an uninspiring outing from the 35-year-old, who now owns a 3.93 ERA and […]