Mike Trout Bats Leadoff In Game 2 Of DH Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout will bat leadoff for Game 2 of Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Astros and right-hander Brandon Bielak. Trout has not started a game in the leadoff spot since 2018, with manager Joe Maddon now looking to shake his lineup up amid a rough start this season. There’s no spot in […]

Colin Moran, Kevin Newman Active, But Remain Absent Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran and shortstop Kevin Newman have been cleared to play Tuesday against the White Sox but neither is among the club’s starting nine. Erik Gonzalez holds down the shortstop spot, while JT Riddle gets the start at the hot corner, though neither present particularly appealing DFS options due to their […]

Mackensie Alexander Departs Camp Due To Family Matter

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander left the team’s training camp Tuesday to tend to a family matter involving the possible disappearance of his father. Alexander inked a one-year deal to join the Bengals back in March, having spent the first four seasons of his career with Minnesota. Alexander was slated to step in at the […]

Justin Turner Returns To Lineup To Face Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (hamstring) will return to the lineup on Tuesday against Johnny Cueto and the San Francisco Giants and bat second. Turner left Sunday’s contest early with a minor hamstring injury, but it was never considered anything serious. Turner will be in the number three spot and owners shouldn’t hesitate […]

Brandon Williams Inks Deal To Join Giants

Cornerback Brandon Williams is set to join the New York Giants once his physical and protocol testing is passed. Williams last appeared in a regular-season contest with the Cardinals in 2018, who drafted him in the third round in ‘16. Having appeared in 45 games during his tenure with Arizona, he amassed 38 tackles and […]

Rougned Odor Scratched With Eye Infection

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor has been scratched from Tuesday's start with an eye infection. Odor is expected to be day-to-day. The second baseman has really struggled and is hitting a weak .150 with three home runs and 10 RBI. Even when healthy, Odor can be avoided in most formats for now. Infielder Yadiel […]

Gavin Lux Could Be Recalled

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop prospect Gavin Lux is traveling with the Dodgers and could be recalled according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com. Lux was a popular sleeper heading into the season, but manager Dave Roberts didn’t feel he was ready and needed more seasoning. Lux is one of the top prospects in all of baseball, […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (8/25/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It's a sad day for basketball fans as Tuesday marks the first day in three weeks that we have less than four NBA games to watch. Thanks to the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics sweeping the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers from the playoffs, we are down to just two games on Tuesday. Miami also […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (8/25/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Tuesday marks the first time the 2020 NBA playoffs will have just a two-game slate with the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors completing their sweeps on Sunday. The Miami Heat followed suit on Monday with their first round sweep of the Indiana Pacers. With only four teams on display Tuesday, we will have to get […]

Charlie Blackmon Returns To Lineup On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (quad) has returned to the lineup on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Blackmon was a late scratch for Monday’s game with quad tightness. Blackmon has been putting up a video game batting average of .405 this year to go along with three home runs and 24 RBI. Owners should feel […]

Grant Delpit Lands On Injured Reserve

Cleveland Browns rookie free safety Grant Delpit has been placed on Injured Reserve in the wake of having ruptured his Achilles tendon during practice Monday on a non-contact play. The move to shift Delpit to the IR cleared the way for claiming defensive end Curtis Weaver off of waivers from Miami. Without Delpit, the team’s […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/25/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We head into Tuesday night with a nice 10 game slate on tap. There is a nice mix of pitching and bats to attack tonight. There is no Coors in play tonight which is always nice, but there are some other definite spots to attack for bats. When looking at the slate there are a […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/25/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It only took a month, but it appears that MLB has finally gotten themselves onto the right track as it pertains to getting all of its clubs playing at the same time. Tuesday marks a jam-packed slate, albeit one that has the advantage of multiple games being played earlier in the day. The historic start […]

NHL DFS Power Play for FanDuel, DraftKings: DFS Value Plays, Goalies Matrix, Stacks (8/25)

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 […]

Josh Donaldson Takes At-Bats On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson took some at-bats at the clubs training facility on Tuesday and looked very good. Donaldson has been absent for most of time with his new club and has been dealing with a strained calf since August 4. Donaldson was struggling in the seven games he played, but he has […]

Nick Bosa Week-To-Week After Sustaining Muscle Strain

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa was diagnosed with a muscle strain in his leg following an MRI on Tuesday. The injury will keep him out on a week-to-week basis, which could put his availability for Week 1 in peril. Head coach Kyle Shanahan remains optimistic that Bosa will be able to return in […]

Nick Madrigal Inching Towards A Return

Chicago White Sox second base prospect Nick Madrigal (shoulder) needs “at least a few more days of work” according to manager Rick Renteria before returning. Madrigal finally got the call earlier this season, but only lasted five games before separating his left shoulder. Madrigal is a contact hitter and should help with average and runs, […]

Ken Giles Throws Bullpen Session On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles (forearm) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday. If Giles feels well after his bullpen session, the next steps would be to throw another bullpen session and then move onto live batting practice and eventually return to the active roster. That’s a lot to achieve with only around a month […]

Offensive Line Analysis: Champs and Chumps

A key factor that is often overlooked in terms of fantasy success, especially at the running back position, is the importance of solid offensive line play. Many of the top fantasy football performers have the luxury of playing with some of the top lines in the game. Similarly, when a player is on a team […]

Yonny Chirinos Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Yonny Chirinos (elbow) has undergone Tommy John surgery and his season is now over. The typical recovery time for Tommy John surgery is 12-15 months and it will be a while before the 26-year-old returns to live action as manager Kevin Cash expects him to miss all of the 2021 […]

Bill Algeo Given Chance To Showcase On Saturday's Main Card

Bill Algeo (13-4) will debut against an extremely tough test in veteran Ricardo Lamas. Algeo lost his Contender Series bout in June of 2019 and has only had one bout since, which he won by decision earlier this month. Algeo brings finishing ability to the Octagon, finishing nine of his 13 career professional wins. DraftKings […]

Indians Don't Have A Spot For Zach Plesac

Cleveland Indians President Chris Antonetti informed starting pitcher Zach Plesac on Tuesday that at the moment the Indians don’t have a spot for him on the big league roster. Plesac was off to a strong start of the season, but his carelessness by going out in Chicago found him demoted. If Plesac were to serve […]

Ricardo Lamas Looking To Capitalize

Ricardo Lamas (19-8) will look for his first win of 2020 as he faces late-replacement Bill Algeo. The 38-year-old Chicago native has fought the best of the best in the UFC and has finished 11 of his 19 victories. Lamas averages 2.87 significant strikes per minute along with 1.66 takedowns per 15 minutes. Needing a […]

Cristian Pache Optioned

Atlanta Braves outfield prospect Cristian Pache has been optioned to the team’s alternative training facility. Pache is one of the top outfield prospects in the game, but only saw four at-bats while replacing Nick Markakis (COVID-19) who was on COVID-19 injured list. It makes sense as Pache can work on his game more and get […]

Bo Bichette Could Resume Baseball Activities This Weekend

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) could return to baseball activities this weekend. The youngster is recovering from a Grade 1 sprain of the lateral collateral ligament in his knee. It’s a positive sign as it looks like his return is trending upwards. Bichette was tearing the cover off the ball in 14 games […]

Jose Quintana Activated

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jose Quintana has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Quintana was sidelined after suffering a thumb injury unloading dishes. Quintana lost his spot in the rotation and Alec Mills has been rewarded by retaining the number five spot in the rotation. The veteran lefty will return as a bullpen […]

Tyler Chatwood Activated For Tuesday's Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will start on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. Chatwood had been sidelined with a back issue. The right-hander got off to a strong start, but struggled in his last start. Chatwood has a favorable matchup on Tuesday and is worth […]

Ozzie Albies Takes Batting Practice On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (wrist) took batting practice on Tuesday. Albies has been sidelined since August 5 and felt good about how his batting practice went. It’s progress for the second baseman and it appears that he’s getting closer to returning to the club. Albies was off to a sluggish start with a […]

Mike Pennel Suspended For Two Games

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Mike Pennel has been suspended for the first two games of the 2020 season. Pennel violated the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs. The 29-year-old played in eight games for the Chiefs in 2019, racking up 24 combined tackles and one sack as defensive line depth. Pennel has just two sacks […]

Anthony DeSclafani Lands On Paternity List

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Anthony DeSclafani has been placed on the paternity list prior to Tuesday’s contest against Milwaukee. DeSclafani would have been in line to pitch this weekend against the Cubs, although that has been thrown into doubt with him needing to miss a minimum of three days as a stipulation of being on […]