Rajon Rondo Questionable For Game 2

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo (thumb) is listed as questionable for Thursday's Game 2 matchup versus the Portland Trail Blazers. He had thumb surgery in mid-July, but has been approaching a return. Rondo was doubtful for Game 1 and did sit out of that contest. The Lakers could use Rondo back on the court, […]

Alex Bregman Placed On The Injured List

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (hamstring) has been placed on the Injured List with a hamstring injury. Bregman first aggravated the injury in Wednesday's game. He was pulled from the game in the fourth inning and on Thursday morning, he was sent from Colorado back to Houston for an MRI. The Astros will use […]

Jae Crowder Cleared To Play

Miami Heat forward Jae Crowder (ankle) has been cleared to play in Thursday's Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers. He was expected to suit up for this one, but was technically listed as questionable until now. He'll jump right back into the starting five alongside Goran Dragic, Jimmy Butler, Duncan Robinson and Bam Adebayo. That […]

Deeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

As we continue to move along in this 2020 season and a little bit of the craziness winds down, teams are finally starting to click, and roles are being ironed out. For fantasy purposes, that means that the waiver wire is going to be busier than ever, and in deep leagues, there is still a […]

Luguentz Dort Questionable For Game 2

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (knee) is listed as questionable for Game 2 against the Houston Rockets on Thursday. He was called out on Wednesday, but it appears he has been upgraded to questionable now. Dort is the best chance OKC has at slowing down James Harden. Terrance Ferguson and Hamidou Diallo would be […]

Week 5 MLB Closers & Bullpen Usage Report

Monitoring bullpens in 2020 will be a vital task each and every day. Because of this, we'll be publishing a weekly article at RotoBaller that tracks which bullpens are being taxed and which pitchers within that bullpen are being heavily used. The idea of this column is to help you gain an inside track into which […]

Anthony Davis, LeBron James Listed As Probable

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (knee) and forward LeBron James (groin) are listed as probable for Thursday's Game 2 against the Portland Trail Blazers. Both players are fully expected to play since it is a playoff game. Fantasy owners shouldn't be concerned despite both superstars being a little banged up. They should get their […]

WPC+ Videocast: Buy, Sell, or Hold Sluggers Based on K%?

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut evaluate Statcast data for Week 5 of the 2020 MLB season by looking at hitters whose strikeout rates have spiked in the early going. 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 […]

C.J. McCollum Available Versus Lakers

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (back) is available for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. He played 42 minutes during their first contest despite dealing with a vertebral fracture. It appears McCollum plans to fight through the pain, so fantasy owners shouldn't be too worried about him. He's expected to carry […]

Brendan Rodgers Getting His First Start On Thursday

Colorado Rockies infielder Brendan Rodgers will get his first start of the 2020 season on Thursday as the team closes out their series against the Houston Astros. He's playing second base and batting seventh in the game. Rodgers was added to the Rockies roster when the team placed David Dahl (back) on the Injured List […]

Jae Crowder Expected To Play Versus Indiana

Miami Heat forward Jae Crowder (ankle) is expected to go through warmups and play in Game 2 versus the Indiana Pacers, according to head coach Erik Spoelstra. He was listed on the injury report with a left ankle sprain. There is optimism that the veteran forward will be able to play, but more information should […]

Rafael Devers Records Three Hits Against Phillies

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers went 3-for-4 with one run scored and three RBI in Wednesday's 6-3 victory against the Phillies. The 23-year-old has started to swing a hot bat with a .355 batting average, six runs scored and six RBI over the past week, after getting off to a slow start to […]

Victor Oladipo Available For Thursday

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (eye) is available for Thursday's Game 2 versus the Miami Heat. He was listed as questionable after exiting their first game and heading to the hospital at halftime. Oladipo was hit in the face by Jae Crowder who was going for a rebound and couldn't see straight afterwards. It sounds […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Not In Lineup For Game 1 On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is not part of the team's starting lineup for the first game of the team's double-header against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. Gurriel had previously started 18 of the team's 21 games this year. In his place, Billy McKinney is getting his first start of the season, covering […]

Tyler Mahle To Start Sunday Against Cardinals

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle is slated to start for the team on Sunday in the series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Reds needed an extra starter for Sunday after using both Luis Castillo and Trevor Bauer in Wednesday's doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals. Mahle has pitched well for the Reds this […]

Yasmani Grandal Remains Out

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (back) remains sidelined on Thursday versus the Detroit Tigers. Grandal has been absent since exiting Monday’s contest and will once again be replace in the lineup with James McCann. McCann will bat seventh and has swung the bat well this year. He makes for a sneaky DFS option on […]

Brandon Workman Earns Fourth Save Against Phillies

Boston Red Sox closer Brandon Workman pitched a scoreless ninth inning in Wednesday's 6-3 victory against the Phillies to earn his fourth save of the season. The 32-year-old has gone four-for-four in save opportunities on the season but has only pitched 6 2/3 innings as a result of the Red Sox 7-18 record on the […]

Luis Robert To Sit Second Straight Game

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hand) will miss his second straight game with a bruised hand. Robert injured his hand on Tuesday when he dove for a ball. Adam Engel will replace Robert on Thursday and bat ninth against Spencer Turnbull. The good news is that Robert remains day-to-day and could return on Friday.

Yankees Option Miguel Andujar To Alternate Site

New York Yankees third baseman and outfielder Miguel Andujar was optioned to the team’s alternate site on Thursday. Andujar got into three games since his most recent call-up before being sent back down, and it appears as though the Yankees want to load up on relievers given their impressive offensive depth and Zach Britton’s (leg) […]

Jean Segura Back In Lineup For Game 1 On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Jean Segura (hamstring) is back in the lineup on Thursday for the first game of a double-header against the Toronto Blue Jays. He's starting at second base and hitting fifth in the game. Segura suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday's game, then went on to miss the team's following two games. After […]

Fantasy Football: Drafting From The No. 4 Spot

The "King", Scott Engel tells you how to prepare for drafting from the fourth slot in your upcoming Fantasy Football drafts. Who should you target in the first round and beyond? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio […]

Zach Britton Placed On Injured List

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zach Britton (hamstring) has been placed on the Injured List with a left hamstring strain. Britton was taken out of Wednesday's game and was holding his leg tenderly as he walked off the mound. He had an MRI exam Thursday morning that determined the nature of the injury and caused […]

Manny Machado Walks It Off In Grand Fashion

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado hit a walk-off grand slam Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. Down 2-3 with the bases juiced, Machado unloaded on a full count from closer Rafael Montero to secure the Friars victory. The 28-year-old finished 2-for-5 overall. With mediocre batted-ball outcomes, Machado is slashing just .222/.325/.455 in 114 plate […]

Brandon Lowe Not In Lineup On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe is getting the day off on Thursday as the team takes on left-handed pitcher James Paxton and the New York Yankees. Joey Wendle is getting the start at second base and hitting eighth in the game. The left-handed Lowe struggled against lefty pitchers last year, posting an OPS […]

Chris Paddack Bounces Back With Quality Start

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack bounced back with strong six innings Wednesday against the Texas Rangers, settling for a no-decision. After getting manhandled by the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 13, Paddack permitted just one earned run via four hits and two walks, striking out five. The 24-year-old’s batted-ball data is still alarmingly poor, […]

Tyler Motte Scores Two Goals As Canucks Win Game 5

Vancouver Canucks forward Tyler Motte scored a pair of goals in Wednesday's 4-3 victory against the Blues in Game 5. The 25-year-old had scored just one goal heading into last night's game, but his two-goal performance helps put the Canucks one win away from advancing to the second round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs. […]

WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks (8/20/20): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings and FanDuel

Another day of WNBA action is here! Last night, the Dream and Mystics played a wild offensive game that saw Courtney Williams almost put up a triple-double in a loss, while the Lynx beat the Wings despite another game missed by Minnesota's star center, Sylvia Fowles. In this article, I'll be providing you with some […]

Luka Doncic Leads The Charge In The Game 2 Victory

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic poured in 28 points in Game 2 on Wednesday to help even the series at a game apiece against the Clippers. Of course, Doncic did not stop there as he added eight boards with seven dimes and managed just a single turnover in just 28 minutes of action. To add, […]

Kristaps Porzingis Solid Line Helps Secure Game Win

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis knee looked pretty good on Wednesday as he played a heavy 36 minutes to help secure the Game 2 win over the Clippers. Porzingis scored 23 points on seven of 13 shooting from the floor and added seven rebounds with a block in this one. After a rough Game […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 20, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/20/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have an 8-game slate on tap tonight that has some higher-priced pitching with some really nice offensive spots to target; however, Coors Field […]