Jason Heyward Scratched From Sunday’s Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward was initially planned to be in Sunday’s lineup against Milwaukee and right-hander Josh Lindblom, but he was scratched prior to first pitch due to a tight back. Steven Souza Jr. took his place in the lineup and would presumably be the next man up should Heyward’s back ailment cause any […]

Go Bowling 235: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy NASCAR Lineup Picks

We're back on road this weekend, and on the verge of witnessing history being made with the inaugural Go Bowling 235 at the Daytona Road Course. Until now, we have never seen a Cup Series race with this configuration, and the outcomes are truly limitless. Not only is this the first time these drivers have […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/16/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Sunday baseball, one of the great ways to spend your off time. Today's feature is the perennial Cy Young candidate, Max Scherzer. He looks to continue his dominance against the hot-hitting Baltimore Orioles as we wrap up another weekend of baseball. In this article, we'll identify players who will help you win a cash game […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (8/16/20): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Sunday features a three-game main slate which starts at 6:30 pm ET for DraftKings and FanDuel with Vegas and Chicago on the back end of a back to back while Philadelphia and Montreal then Vegas and St. Louis and Vancouver close out the hockey night. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 […]

WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks (8/16/20): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings and FanDuel

I'm trying out a new structure for today's article, mostly because we're at the end of two weeks of the same two slates alternating and I need to find a different way of writing today's piece to break up the monotony of the slate. Let me know if you like the new structure. In this […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/16/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

It's Sunday, so that means it's time to take down this eight-game slate filled with afternoon baseball. So crack open a cold one and enjoy the games as you watch your DraftKings players go to work. Let's cash in with some winners! I'll take a look at each position and build a lineup using my […]

NHL DFS Power Play for FanDuel, DraftKings: DFS Value Plays, Goalies Matrix, Stacks (8/16)

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 […]

Drew Deen's NASCAR DFS Rankings: Go Bowling 235 (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Last weekend the stars aligned beautifully with some great tournament cashes or wins for many. Thanks to those that are sending DMs and/or tweets showing support - it makes all of the work that goes into the content worth it. One of my […]

MLB Betting Picks (8/16/2020) - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We had a positive Saturday as far as record goes, but losing the 2-unit Padres bet put us slightly negative in units for the day. Regardless, it still felt like a solid night for the process, and I'm confident in my dissection of these matchups moving forward. Let's get back in the […]

Ty Buttrey (RP, LAA) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Ty Buttrey appears to be the top candidate for saves right now on the team, despite the fact that he's been anything but smooth in the closer role so far this year. Buttrey has converted just two of his […]

NASCAR Truck Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Daytona Sunoco 159 (8/16/20)

Let's go road racing at Daytona! After Saturday's Xfinity race here, which featured some drivers going seven-wide into the first turn on a restart, leaders randomly spinning out, and just a lot of weirdness, what'll we get with the Truck Series race? Here at RotoBaller, we want to help you make informed decisions about your […]

Matt Skura Passes Physical, Close To Returning

Baltimore Ravens center Matt Skura (knee) has passed his physical and is expected to be on the field for the team's practice on Monday. Skura tore his ACL, PCL, and MCL back on November 25, while also dislocating his kneecap. The veteran told reporters at the end of the 2019 season that his goal was […]

Daily Fantasy NASCAR DFS Driver Rankings: Go Bowling 235

Welcome back RotoBallers! These daily fantasy NASCAR rankings for the Go Bowling 235 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 […]

Ronald Jones II (RB, TB) - 2020 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~70 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~83 ANALYSIS: Jones only suited up for nine games in his 2018 rookie-season due to various problems ranging from injury to just not being prepared to play in the NFL, and when he did get on the field he averaged an embarrassing 1.9 yards per carry. Last year […]

Building an Optimal Lineup for Sunday's Go Bowling 235 at the Daytona Road Course

The 2020 season has been a unique one by NASCAR standards; no practice, no qualifying, just line them up and race. That methodology is being taken to a whole other level this weekend, as the NASCAR Cup Series will run its first race on the Daytona International Speedway road course in the modern era. Sure, […]

NASCAR Research Station: DraftKings, FanDuel DFS Lineup Picks - Go Bowling 235

On Sunday, we get to encounter one of the most difficult things in NASCAR fantasy: a race at a new track. Technically, Daytona International Speedway isn't new to the circuit. We've been racing here twice a year for what feels like forever. But Sunday, Cup cars take their turn on the circuit's road course layout […]

Go Bowling 235: NASCAR DFS Value Picks (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. For the first time in NASCAR Cup Series history in the modern era, a race will be held on the Daytona International Speedway Road Course for the Go Bowling 235. There will be no practice or qualifying sessions for this race and with […]

Deebo Samuel (WR, SF) - 2020 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~85 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~100 ANALYSIS: Samuel's injury feels too old these days as it took place all the way back in late June, but things surrounding Samuel got a little more clear during the past few weeks/days. In fact, it was on July 28 that the 49ers finally put Samuel on […]

Alex Smith Activated Off PUP List

The Washington Football Team has activated quarterback Alex Smith (leg) from the PUP list and he has been cleared for football activities. Smith suffered a gruesome injury in November 2018, fracturing multiple bones in his right leg. His first surgery on the leg led to him developing life-threatening necrotizing fasciitis, which in turn led to […]

NASCAR DFS Prop Picks: Go Bowling 235 - Monkey Knife Fight

On Sunday, the NASCAR Cup Series makes it's debut on the Daytona road course. This wasn't a scheduled race. It might never be a Cup race again. But because of the weirdness that is the 2020 season during a global pandemic, we're here for what could be one of the bumpiest races of the season […]

Jets Signing Veteran Wide Receiver Chris Hogan

The New York Jets are signing veteran wide receiver Chris Hogan to bolster their receiving corps. The 31-year-old Hogan spent last year with the Carolina Panthers after three years with the New England Patriots. 2019 was a rough year for Hogan, as he spent half the season on Injured Reserve after undergoing arthroscopic surgery due […]

Go Bowling 235: 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 […]

Adrian Houser Does Not Factor Into Decision

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Adrian Houser allowed three earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out five across five innings Saturday against the Cubs. He did not factor into the decision. Houser allowed two of his three earned runs in the first inning, initially allowing a solo home run to Anthony Rizzo before […]

Taylor Rogers Notches Fifth Save

Minnesota Twins closer Taylor Rogers navigated through a bit of a scary inning to notch his fifth save of the season. Rogers surrendered two hits but worked out of his own jam to save the first game of the doubleheader for Minnesota. The 29-year-old is now tied for second in the MLB in saves. True […]

Jose Ramirez Steals Two Bags

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double, a run scored, two RBI and two stolen bases in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Tigers. With offense at a premium in this one, Ramirez did something to help Cleveland's cause nearly every time he came to the plate. The 27-year-old is […]

Brad Hand Comes Through With Another Save

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand gave up an unearned run on a hit and a walk in the ninth inning Saturday but still came away with his fifth save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Tigers. Hand is not the same dominant reliever he was a couple years ago in San Diego, […]

Panthers Sign Tommylee Lewis

The Carolina Panthers have signed former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis, per ESPN's David Newton. The 27-year-old played for the Saints from 2016-2018, but has been floating around ever since. The wideout signed with the Lions in the 2019 offseason only to get cut before the season started, then followed it up with […]

Casey Mize May Finally Be Called Up?

Detroit Tigers top-pitching prospect Casey Mize may get the call to the Major League club this week as the team placed starter Ivan Nova on the injured list. In addition to Nova, Tyler Alexander is heading back to the bullpen so Detroit now has two open rotation spots as the surprise contenders are running out […]

Shane Bieber Tosses Another Gem

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (4-0) struck out 11 and picked up the win in a 3-1 victory over the Tigers on Saturday. He gave up just three hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings. While the Cleveland rotation is in turmoil right now, Bieber has remained the unquestioned ace of the staff. […]

Tyler Duffey Earns Win Over Royals

Minnesota Twins pitcher Tyler Duffey relieved Jake Odorizzi of his services on Saturday and earned the win in the first game of the doubleheader against Kansas City. Duffey pitched a scoreless inning and struck out one batter. The 29-year-old has eleven punch-outs against no walks in eight innings pitched in 2020. Duffey is relying on […]