Mookie Betts Tallies Two Hits On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts was 2-for-4 with an RBI, a walk, and a run scored during Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Houston Astros. It was Betts' first multi-hit performance of the season. The 27-year-old has had a modest start to the season, going 5-for-24 with two RBI and a stolen base through his […]

PGA DFS Hole By Hole Breakdown: WGC FedEx St. Jude (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the latest edition of the PGA DFS Hole-By-Hole Breakdown, where Josh Bennett (@JishSwish) breaks down the course the PGA Tour is playing each week. We think this course breakdown is an important slice of the "PGA DFS pie" and will help change the […]

Freddie Freeman Strikes Out Four Times On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts during Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. The 30-year-old is now 2-for-14 with one RBI through his first five games of the season. Freeman sat out most of the team's summer camp after contracting COVID-19, and it seems as though he is […]

Kyle Wright Allows Five Runs In Season Debut

Atlanta Braves pitcher Kyle Wright allowed five earned runs across 2 2/3 innings of work during Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. He struck out three batters while walking three. The 24-year-old projects to have some long-term value, but he is nothing more than a streaming option for the 2020 season. It is […]

Injuries, Replacements, Closer Carousel and More! - Bases Loaded Podcast

Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland), Jorge Montanez (@Roto_Nino) and Zach Braff (@braffz)get together to talk a little about everything in the early going this season. Subscribe to the Bases Loaded podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio […]

High-End Wide Receivers to Fade

There is nothing worse in fantasy football than drafting a bust. Especially if you feel really good about the player heading into the season and use an early-round pick on them. That is one of the easiest ways to ruin your season, which is why we all try so hard to identify the busts before […]

NFC East Fantasy Outlook: Fantasy Bomb Pod

Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano break down the NFC East to find a sleeper, bust, and lock for each team. Which Cowboys, Giants, Eagles, and members of Washington Football should you target or avoid? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and […]

MLB DFS Advice and Analysis for FanDuel and DraftKings: Quick Hits for 7/29/20

Welcome back to another edition, another season of MLB DFS Quick Hits. Today we have a 9 game slate to preview. Bubba (@bdentrek) will go over weather, totals, plays, and more to get your MLB DFS lineups ready. Be sure to subscribe to the MLB DFS Quick Hits, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and […]

The King's FFPC Classic Draft Analysis: Aggressive Against ADP

In late July, I made my first excursion of the year into the high stakes world, in a Fantasy Football Players Championship Classic Draft. Not only will you see my picks here, you will also understand my strategies and approaches for every selection and get an overall assessment of the draft. The goal is to […]

Mike Montgomery Placed On Injured List

The Kansas City Royals have placed pitcher Mike Montgomery (lat strain) on the Injured List with a lat strain. Montgomery made his first start of the year on Monday against the Detroit Tigers. He lasted just two innings, giving up five hits and five runs, only three of which were earned runs. Montgomery joins fellow […]

MLB Betting Picks (7/29/2020) - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

The Cubs got us off to a good start Tuesday by taking care of business against the Reds, mainly thanks to Javier Baez's two homers. Meanwhile, The Twins gave us a nice scare after plating five in the second, but only four more runs were scored the rest of the way. In Los Angeles, things […]

J.D. Davis Hits First Home Run Of Season

New York Mets infielder/outfielder J.D. Davis hit his first home run of the season on Tuesday in the Mets 8-3 win over the Red Sox. Davis went 2-for-3 with a two run HR and scored two runs. After a slow start out of the gate, Davis is now batting .250 in 16 at-bats. Davis, who […]

Exit Velocity Hitter Studs and Duds Heading Into 2020

Welcome to this year's first iteration of Statcast Hitter Analysis. Each week, I will select a different metric to evaluate unexpected names at the top and bottom of the Statcast Leaderboards. Even if you aren't well-versed in Statcast, you know exit velocity. Even the crustiest of old-school baseball announcers have incorporated this term in his […]

Adalberto Mondesi Struggling Out Of The Gate

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi has had a quiet start to the 2020 season. Through five games, he has gone 2-for-21 with nine strikeouts and no walks. He was caught stealing in his only attempt so far. Mondesi is a menace on the base paths. He stole 43 bases in just 102 games last […]

David Peterson Wins Major League Debut

New York Mets pitcher David Peterson won his major league debut against the Red Sox on Tuesday evening. Peterson (1-0) went 5 2/3 innings pitched allowing seven hits, two earned runs, and two walks, while striking out three in the Mets 8-3 win. Peterson, the Mets top draft pick in 2017 and the Mets 10th […]

Looking at Rookie Performances - Opening Weekend 2020

As we wait oh-so-impatiently for star Angels prospect Jo Adell to get the call and delay our anticipation for top Blue Jays pitching prospect Nate Pearson, there are still plenty of noteworthy rookie performances to examine from this past weekend's action. We're going to take a look at the most notable performers and look at […]

Whit Merrifield Homers In Second Straight Game

Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield was the lone run producer for the team's offense on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. Merrifield hit a three-run home run in a game that the team lost 4-3. It was Merrifield's second home run in an as many games. He is now slashing .368/.429/.789 on the young […]

Red Alert: Luis Robert's 115.8 MPH Smash Means Something

In the hullabaloo of MLB’s opening weekend, you may not have noticed that Luis Robert of the Chicago White Sox — he of the .337 ISO at Triple-A Charlotte — announced his presence with authority on Friday night. In the second inning of his MLB debut, Robert strode to the plate, stood 60 feet and six inches […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for July 29th, 2020 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/29 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup    Sample DraftKings Lineup    Please note that these are sample lineups designed only to show how you might use the above lineup picks in your own lineup. You should […]

MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for July 29th, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason.   Top Avoids of the Day for 7/29/20  Charlie Morton vs. Atlanta Braves Morton was roughed up in his first […]

Tyler Mahle Goes Four Innings In 2020 Debut

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle allowed two runs over four innings in his first start of the 2020 season. Mahle scattered six hits and struck out four in his team's 8-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. The 25-year-old departed with the game tied at 2-2 but the Cincinnati bullpen was unable to keep […]

Nick Castellanos Homers In Loss

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in an 8-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Castellanos was the only Reds hitter who was able to get to Chicago starter Alec Mills by launching a two-run shot in the fourth inning. That goes in the books as Castellanos' first homer […]

FanDuel MMA, UFC Fight Night DFS Lineup Picks - Brunson Vs. Shahbazyan

The Ultimate Fighting Championship will make its return back to the United States after the promotion hosted several events at Yas (Fight) Island in Abu Dhabi. Taking place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, the latest installment of Fight Night will feature two ranked competitors in the middleweight division as No. 9 Edmen […]

Carlos Correa Overcomes Brush-Back, Collects Three Hits

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa went 3-for-4 with a double, one home run and two runs batted in as the Astros lost to the Dodgers 5-2 on Tuesday. Correa also narrowly missed a dangerous up-and-in pitch from the Dodgers Joe Kelly. Many Dodgers players were openly critical of the Astros cheating scandal in the offseason […]

David Fletcher Stays Hot

Los Angeles Angels shortstop David Fletcher went 2-for-3 with two walks in the Angels victory over the Mariners on Tuesday. Fletcher has now reached base seven times out of his last 10 plate appearances and is 10-for-18 (.556) on the season. The 26-year-old was a pleasant surprise last season, hitting .290 with 40 extra bases […]

Mike Trout Cold Out Of The Gate

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout went 1-for-5 with a run scored in the Angels 10-2 runaway win over the Mariners. Trout has gotten off to a quiet start, hitting only .211 with eight strikeouts through his first 19 at-bats. That being said, fantasy owners should take a breath. Even in the 60-game format, […]

Albert Pujols Goes Yard In Angels Win

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored in the Angels 10-2 victory over the Mariners. The line-drive blast in the fifth inning was the 657th of the veteran slugger's career as the 40-year-old this season is out to prove that he has something left in […]

Anthony Rendon Homers In Debut

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon went 1-for-3 with a home run, two walks, two runs scored and two RBI in the Angels 10-2 win over the Mariners. It was the debut for the free agent acquisition after being held out of the lineup with a slight oblique issue. But he was a difference […]

Mallex Smith Steals First Base Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mallex Smith went 0-for-4, but reached on an error and stole his first base of the season in Tuesday's loss to the Angels. Smith has been a disappointment to start 2020 as he is 1-for-15 with no walks and six strikeouts. Though batting average and plate discipline have never been Smith's strong […]

Justus Sheffield Gives Up Four Runs In Debut

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justus Sheffield gave up four runs on three hits and four walks through three innings in Tuesday's loss to the Angels. Sheffield has a lot of promise as a 24-year-old pitcher, but has yet to be able to put it together in the majors. He made eight appearances, including seven starts, […]