Vikings, Dalvin Cook Break Off Contract Talks

Contract talks between the Minnesota Vikings and star running back Dalvin Cook broke off on Tuesday, according to sources. Talks could restart again at a later date, but for now, Cook is focused on getting ready for Week 1 as he enters the final year of his rookie deal. The franchise tag could be looming […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (8/19/20): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Wednesday brings five more first-round matchups featuring Colorado-Arizona along with Columbus squaring off against Tampa Bay. 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. There are several games at 6.5, as that has become the new norm in hockey […]

Titans Signing Trevor Siemian

The Tennessee Titans are signing quarterback Trevor Siemian to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to his agent, Mike McCartney. To make room for Siemian on the roster, Tennessee waived seventh-round rookie Cole McDonald out of Hawaii. Siemian will compete with Logan Woodside for backup duties to Ryan Tannehill in 2020. The 28-year-old was briefly […]

DeeJay Dallas Standing Out At Seahawks Camp

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back DeeJay Dallas has been making the most of his opportunities at training camp so far. Head coach Pete Carroll specifically said that he “has made a really good first impression.” Dallas, a rookie fourth round pick, has received extra opportunities at camp with Chris Carson (family matter) away from the […]

Derrius Guice Accused Of Rape In 2016

Two former LSU students claim they were raped by former Washington Football Team running back Derrius Guice in 2016. The women's allegations were shared with at least two coaches, an athletics administrator and a nurse, but the school doesn't appear to have investigated the incidents. Injuries have plagued his NFL career after he was a […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Wednesday (8/19/20) - Monkey Knife Fight

The NBA Playoffs continue and Monkey Knife Fight has three games in play, with many different opportunities to play props and win. The overmatched Brooklyn Nets take on the defending-champion Toronto Raptors, the Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets meet up after Denver won in overtime in Game One, and the Philadelphia 76ers take on the […]

Mets Awaiting Results Of David Peterson's MRI

The New York Mets are awaiting the results of an MRI that left-handed pitcher David Peterson (shoulder) underwent on Wednesday. Peterson was scratched from Tuesday’s start against the Marlins due to fatigue in his pitching shoulder, an ailment that landed him on the 10-day injured list. Peterson has impressed through his first four big league […]

49ers Signing Free-Agent Wide Receiver Jaron Brown

The San Francisco 49ers are signing veteran free-agent wide receiver Jaron Brown, adding further depth to their wide receiver corps. It's been an eventful past week at the wide receiver position for the team. The 49ers signed fellow veteran wide receivers J.J. Nelson and Tavon Austin, yet they also lost wide receiver Jalen Hurd (knee) […]

PGA DFS: Expert Roundtable - Northern Trust

Please enjoy this PGA Premium article free for a limited time. Hello RotoBallers and thanks for joining us for the Northern Trust! This is a new article that we're offering each week as part of our PGA Premium subscription, and we hope that you will find it useful. Be sure also to read all of […]

SP Streamer: On the Bump Podcast. 8-19-20

Doug (@coachingish) is joined by Michael Simione (@SPStreamer) for another quick-hitting episode of the SP Streamer podcast "On The Bump" to discuss which matchups to be watching and pitchers you should be streaming for Wednesday, August 19th. Be sure to subscribe to the SP Streamer Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Wednesday 8/19

We are about a quarter of the way through the season already, wow! This sprint season has thrown a myriad of calamities at all of us. The best way to combat the chaos is to focus on the streamable pitchers and hitters. When choosing my daily hitter streamers, I examine their platoon splits, lineup position, […]

RotoBaller PGA: One And Done Staff Picks - Northern Trust

Here at RotoBaller, we are always searching for ways to give our readers the best fantasy sports content possible. With that goal in mind, we are very proud of our weekly PGA “One and Done” column. In this feature, our golf staff of Joe Nicely, Spencer Aguiar and Josh Bennett will provide their weekly golf […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 19th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Daniel Rodriguez Has A Chance To Make Some Noise

Daniel Rodriguez (12-1) has looked impressive thus far in his two UFC bouts. He is currently on an eight-fight winning streak, with six of those coming by finish. Ten of his 12 career victories have come by finish. Rodriguez is averaging an astounding 9.48 significant strikes per minute, with 99% of those strikes coming in […]

Tony Gonsolin Optioned Back To Alternate Training Site

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin was optioned back to the team's alternate training site on Wednesday afternoon. Right-handed reliever Victor Gonzalez was recalled as a corresponding move. Gonsolin has yet to allow a run across 14 2/3 innings in 2020, but the Dodgers are so deep they can afford to shuffle him around. It […]

2020 NFL Player Prop Bets: Passing, Rushing and Receiving Leaders

When making NFL player prop bets for the 2020 season, wagerers must take into account the odd offseason and preseason, given the global COVID-19 concerns. Still, the books can still present opportunities for sharp bettors to take advantage of lax oddsmaking by considering possible shifts in the NFL's power rankings. Revamped offensive strategies, breakout players, and […]

Mike Moustakas Activated From Injured List

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Mike Moustakas (quad) is back in the starting lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals. He is serving as the team's designated hitter for the contest and batting fifth. Moustakas has been sidelined since August 4 with a left quad bruise. The 31-year-old slugger is […]

Takashi Sato Looking For Second Win Of The Summer

Takashi Sato (16-3) will take to the Octagon for the second time in 2020. Thirteen of Sato's 16 career wins have come by finish, with 11 of those coming by knockout. The Japanese striker is coming off of a 48-second knockout of Jason Witt in June. He is currently 2-1 in the UFC, with his […]

Nick Senzel Placed On Injured List

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel was placed on the injured list on Wednesday afternoon without an injury designation. While there are no guarantees, it seems likely that Senzel may have been the player who returned a positive COVID-19 test on Friday night. There is currently no timetable for the 25-year-old's return, and more information will […]

Brooks Koepka Withdraws From Northern Trust

Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from The Northern Trust citing lingering knee and hip injuries. He was seen during the third round of the PGA Championship getting his hip stretched and his knee surgery has been well documented. He will now set his sights on returning for the US Open at Winged Foot on September 17th. […]

Marcus Walden Optioned To Alternate Training Site

Boston Red Sox reliever Marcus Walden was optioned to the team's alternate training site on Wednesday afternoon. The 31-year-old was abysmal to start the 2020 season, allowing 12 runs across nine innings of work. The Red Sox own the worst team ERA in all of baseball, and Walden played a part in that dishonor. He […]

Austin Gomber Activated From The Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Austin Gomber (COVID-19) was activated from the injured list on Wednesday. He may be the starter for Game 2 of Wednesday's double header against the Cubs, although it has yet to be announced. Gomber has flashed some upside and may be a decent streaming target for the second seven inning Cardinals-Cubs […]

Fantasy Football Burning Questions: AFC East

The King’s series on hot fantasy football topics for the 2020 season focuses on separate divisions in each edition. We will examine some of the biggest burning questions per team as you plan for your upcoming drafts. In this installment, we examine an exciting, yet also frustrating young QB, a surprise standout WR from 2019, […]

Tyler O'Neill Batting Sixth On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (finger) is back in the starting lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs. O'Neill was a late scratch on Tuesday after feeling some discomfort in his finger. Thankfully, the ailment was not serious. The 25-year-old is starting in left field and batting sixth against […]

Stop That Hype Train! Kenyan Drake

The Miami Dolphins traded Kenyan Drake to the Arizona Cardinals during the midway point of the 2019 season. From there, he took the bull by the horns, rushing for 643 yards and eight touchdowns while also catching 28 passes for 171 yards. He finished in the top-25 in PPR scoring at his position in six […]

Carter Hart Posts Second Consecutive Shutout In Game 4 Victory

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart recorded his second consecutive shutout in Tuesday's 2-0 victory against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4. After a 1-0 victory in the third game of the series, the Flyers received offensive support from forward Michael Raffl and defenseman Philippe Myers to move within a win of advancing to the second […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Back In The Lineup Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (wrist) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. He will bat seventh against Jake Arrieta. Bradley Jr. has not played since August 15, but he was slashing just .234/.300/.281 with three RBI before the injury. He is a fantasy afterthought until he goes […]

J.D. Martinez Absent From Wednesday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Martinez left Tuesday's game with dehydration, so he was likely unfit to play with such a quick turnaround. In his absence, Xander Bogaerts will serve as the DH and bat fourth, while Tzu-Wei Lin draws […]

Gordon Hayward Likely Out A Month

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward (ankle) is going to miss a significant amount of playing time after suffering an injury during Game 1 of their playoff series. He was diagnosed with a Grade 3 right ankle sprain. Hayward is currently getting around on crutches and a walking boot. Marcus Smart is expected to jump into […]

Trent Thornton Returning On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays starter Trent Thornton (elbow) will come off of the injured list on Thursday to start one half of the team's doubleheader with the Philadelphia Phillies. Thornton has been sidelined since July 27 with elbow inflammation. The 26-year-old has a clear role in the rotation with Nate Pearson (elbow) going down, but he […]