Wade LeBlanc Leaves Sunday’s Start With Elbow Discomfort

Baltimore Orioles left-handed pitcher Wade LeBlanc departed Sunday’s start against the Red Sox due to elbow discomfort in his pitching arm after facing just four batters. The fact that LeBlanc quickly departed after being visited by trainers likely doesn’t bode well for his short-term health or fantasy viability. Following his latest outing, LeBlanc owns an […]

Justin Turner Out Of Sunday’s Lineup With Hamstring Ailment

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is absent from Sunday’s lineup against the Rockies and right-hander Antonio Senzatela due to a hamstring ailment. Max Muncy will shift over to the hot corner with Matt Beaty entering the lineup in place of Turner. After a slow start to 2020, Turner has picked up the pace […]

Daily Fantasy NASCAR DFS Driver Rankings: Drydene 311 (Sunday)

Welcome back RotoBallers! These daily fantasy NASCAR rankings for Sunday's Drydene 311 were determined by a combination of DraftKings and FanDuel prices, and the projected DFS points each driver is expected to earn in this week’s race. Sean Engel is a six-time DraftKings tournament winner and a 16-year Fantasy NASCAR veteran and will be bringing you his […]

Drydene 311: Sunday NASCAR DFS Lineup Targets for DraftKings, FanDuel

Join Chase Holden (@GarageGuyChase), and Drew Deen (@ChefBoiRDeen) as they provide you with fresh NASCAR DFS analysis in their weekly NASCAR DFS Preview Show presented by RotoBaller. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also […]

Francisco Cervelli Sustains Another Concussion, Hits IL

Miami Marlins catcher Francisco Cervelli was placed on the injured list prior to Sunday’s contest against Washington due to a concussion, which has once again proven to be his bugaboo. Nearly forced into retirement due to concussions, Cervelli has returned this year and produced an .808 OPS in 62 plate appearances. With Jorge Alfaro back, […]

Michael Brantley Returns To Lineup Sunday, Bats Sixth

Houston Astros outfielder/designated Michael Brantley returned to the club’s lineup Sunday against San Diego and left-hander Adrian Morejon. Brantley was activated off the injured list Saturday and now reclaims the No. 6 spot in the batting order. Serving as the DH is likely to become the norm for Brantley with Yordan Alvarez (knee) out for […]

Triston McKenzie Earns Second Start, Remains In Rotation

Cleveland Indians right-handed pitcher Triston McKenzie crash landed on the big league scene Saturday, striking out 10 batters in his first career start. That performance led to president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti decreeing Sunday that McKenzie would make another start with the club, although it’s unclear how Cleveland’s rotation will shake out over the […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Sunday (8/23/20) - Monkey Knife Fight

Sunday’s NBA schedule offers more opportunities to play props and win with Monkey Knife Fight. The first round of the playoffs is heading to a critical point. Some teams are on the brink of elimination while others will aim to get back to even in Game Four. The Philadelphia 76ers have not been able to […]

Austin Nola (C/1B/2B, SEA) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 32% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Seattle Mariners have been one of the sneaky-good offenses in the league and catcher Austin Nola has been a big part of it. Nola has been particularly good this past week with seven RBI and six runs scored in his last six games. […]

Matt Shoemaker Lands On IL With Shoulder Ailment

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Matt Shoemaker was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday’s contest against Tampa Bay due to inflammation in his pitching shoulder. Shoemaker has yielded an American League-high eight home runs through his first five starts, having compiled an unseemly 6.08 FIP despite producing a 1.01 WHIP. The loss […]

Delino DeShields Sits Sunday Due To Hip Ailment

Cleveland Indians outfielder Delino DeShields is absent from the club’s starting lineup Sunday against Tigers southpaw Tarik Skubal due to the hip tightness that forced him to depart Saturday’s game early. Cleveland is thin in the outfield after having sent Bradley Zimmer down just a day earlier, paving the way for Greg Allen to see […]

Hunter Pence Designated For Assignment Amid Slow Start

San Francisco Giants outfielder/designated hitter Hunter Pence was designated for assignment prior to Sunday’s contest against the D-backs. Pence has gotten off to a tremendously slow start in 2020, slashing .096/.161/.250 through his first 17 games. After an All-Star campaign last year, Pence appeared to have revived himself into a fantasy commodity, but his new […]

Nick Chubb Clears Concussion Protocol

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (concussion) returned practice on Saturday after suffering a concussion earlier in the week. Chubb was able to clear the league's concussion protocol and practiced on a limited basis in the Saturday session. The running back took a high hit from linebacker Mack Wilson on Monday after catching a short […]

Nolan Arenado Sits Sunday, Brendan Rodgers Draws Start

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado is not among the club’s starting nine Sunday against the Dodgers and right-hander Ross Stripling. Brendan Rodgers will enter the lineup and man second base, with Ryan McMahon shifting over to third. Arenado has been in the offensive doldrums over the past seven games, slashing .143/.138/.286 in that span. […]

Paul DeJong Gets Activated Sunday, Back In Starting Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong is returning to the starting nine Sunday against Cincinnati, a day earlier than projected. DeJong has been out of the mix since July 29 due to a positive COVID-19 test and prior to his absence, he went 4-for-17 at the plate with one home run. His activation brings the […]

Josh Bell Not Starting Sunday Against Brewers

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell is out of the starting lineup for Sunday’s contest against Milwaukee with Colin Moran shifting over to take his place. Bell has gotten off to a frigid start to 2020, having collected a .545 OPS over his first 23 games with just four extra-base hits and a gaudy 30.2 […]

Nick Anderson Hits IL Due To Elbow Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Nick Anderson has been placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday’s contest against Toronto as he battles forearm and elbow tightness in his pitching arm. Despite Anderson reiterating that he’s “not really worried” about the ailment, elbow concerns for any pitcher is alarming. The Rays’ bullpen has been […]

Zach Davies Continues Impressive Run

San Diego Padres starter Zach Davies tossed eight innings of two-run ball in an easy 13-2 victory Saturday against the Houston Astros. Davies labored through the first frame but settled in to fire a season-high 109 pitches, allotting four hits, two walks and striking out seven. The 27-year-old has been a rock in the Friars […]

Jake Cronenworth Joins Slam Diego Party

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth went 3-for-4 with two singles and a grand slam Saturday against the Houston Astros. The Friars pelted the Astros with six homers in the 13-2 blowout, including Cronenworth’s first career grand slam in the second inning. He also scored three runs on the night. The 26-year-old has been a […]

Trent Grisham Completes Homer Hat Trick

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham went 4-for-5 Saturday against the Houston Astros, hammering three homers and collecting six RBI. Grisham started his monster night with a leadoff homer in the first inning against starter Brandon Bielak, then smashed a three-run job the next frame. With the Friars up 11-2 in the seventh, Grisham completed […]

Baltimore Plans To Move On From Earl Thomas

The Baltimore Ravens plan on moving on from Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Thomas punched teammate Chuck Clark during practice on Friday and was sent home. The Ravens plan to either release Thomas for conduct detrimental to the team or trade him if they can strike a deal with another […]

Zack Wheeler Off To Strong Start With Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler is off to a good start with his new team and had another strong effort vs the Braves on Saturday. Wheeler allowed just two runs in seven innings and had a season-high eight strikeouts. Unfortunately for Wheeler and his fantasy owners, the Phillies gas can of a bullpen cost […]

Brandon Nimmo (OF, NYM) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 22% of leagues ANALYSIS: New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo has been one of the most patient hitters in the league so far this year. Through 26 games, Nimmo has a 1:1 K/BB rate with 22 walks and 22 strikeouts. Hitting at the top of the Mets lineup, […]

Brandon Workman Takes Loss In Phillies Debut

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brandon Workman allowed one run in 1 1/3 innings pitched and took the loss in his first game since being traded from Boston. Workman pitched worse than his numbers as he allowed four hits, a walk, and allowed two inherited runners to score to cost the Phillies the lead. The good […]

Foster Moreau (TE, LV) - 2020 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~168 Overall CURRENT ADP: 180+ (Undrafted) ANALYSIS: Moreau was simply the other TE on the Raiders in 2019, and the one who watched Darren Waller emerge as a top-five fantasy option the closest. Waller dominated the snaps, staying on the field 90% of the time, compared to 36% for Moreau. In his rookie […]

MLB Betting Picks (8/23/2020) - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We finally had a rough day after about two weeks of consistent profit. It was bound to happen! After the Nationals couldn't hold on to a 5 run lead to cash my -1.5 bet, we saw the Blue Jays and Phillies both lose on walk-off hits. Then, to top it all off, […]

Domantas Sabonis Arriving To Orlando

Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (foot) is joining the team in Orlando, but isn't expected to play right away. He will have a minimum 4-day quarantine before he can do anything. Sabonis has not done any basketball activities in six weeks. It doesn't sound like Sabonis is close to getting back on the court. The […]

Russell Westbrook Remains Without A Timetable

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (quad) has been unable to suit up at all during the first three games of the postseason. Head coach Mike D'Antoni mentioned Westbrook is doing better, but remains without a timetable. The Rockets are up 2-1 in the series after losing in overtime on Saturday. They aren't going to rush […]

Gary Harris Upgraded To Doubtful

Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (hip) has been upgraded from out to doubtful for Sunday's Game 4 contest versus the Utah Jazz. He has not played at all during the bubble, but continues to make progress. He'd likely be limited if he does play Sunday since he hasn't played in a few weeks. Torrey Craig […]

Josh Lindblom Takes First Loss Saturday Against Pirates

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Josh Lindblom (1-1) took the loss Saturday at Pittsburgh after giving up three runs on six hits with four strikeouts and one walk over four innings. The right-hander gave up three extra-base hits Saturday, including a two-run, 434-foot blast to Gregory Polanco during his final frame. Lindblom has a 6.65 ERA, […]