Kyle Schwarber Profiles Better As DH

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber has never been much to look at defensively, which is why he figures to be the team's primary designated hitter with the universal DH in play in 2020. Steven Souza Jr. missed all of last year with a left knee injury, but if he's healthy, left field should be his […]

Small Number Of Brewers Test Positive For COVID-19

Milwaukee Brewers general manager David Stearns said "we have had a small number of individuals'' in the organization test positive for COVID-19. "They are asymptomatic and are doing well.'' Stearns did not differentiate players from staff, Tom Haudricourt reports. Multiple teams have now reported similar scenarios within their organizations, and it certainly raises concerns about […]

Matt Carpenter Could Preserve Health In DH Spot

MLB.com's David Adler projects St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter to be the team's primary designated hitter with the universal DH in play this year. Carpenter has been in the MVP conversation multiple times in his career, most recently in 2018, but injuries caused him to struggle to a .226/.334/.392 slash line in 2019. […]

MMA DFS Value Picks - UFC on ESPN 12: Poirier vs. Hooker (Premium Content)

All other MMA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. If you're like me, you probably have lost track of time a little bit, thanks to the pandemic locking you home for a few weeks. Believe it or not, we're this close to the end of June, and the upcoming UFC on ESPN 12 event will […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects: On the Farm in Houston

Doug (@coachingish) is joined by Joe Barbuto (@RotoJ0e) for another quick-hitting episode of the SP Streamer podcast "On The Bump" to discuss the Houston Astros prospects in fantasy baseball. Be sure to subscribe to the SP Streamer Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and […]

Wide Receiver Standard Rankings, Tiers and Analysis

It’s June and the football season is right around the corner. Soon we will be meeting with our league mates to conduct our fantasy drafts. This is possibly the most exciting time of the fantasy season. The social interaction with a live draft adds a personal element to our fantasy rosters. The memories and good […]

Houston Texans 2020 Fantasy Outlook

The Houston Texans have been winning the AFC South most of the time in recent memory. Yet, they cannot reach the conference championship game. After jumping out to a stunning lead against the high-octane Chiefs AT THEIR HOUSE last season in the playoffs, the Texans got their doors blown out once KC’s engine started. After […]

Phil Dussault Short Season Strategy - Benched with Bubba (EP 298)

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by NFBC monster Phil Dussault (@PhilDussault27). The guys talk about the new 60 game shortened MLB season. Draft strategies, pitching vs hitting and other topics to help attack this crazy season ahead of everyone. Be sure to subscribe to the Benched With Bubba Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe […]

ADP Champ or Chump: Kenta Maeda

Generally speaking, ADP makes sense even if you don't agree with it. For example, this author believes that Kevin Cron would break out in a Pete Alonso manner if Arizona gave him everyday reps, but his path to playing time is questionable even with the recent announcement that NL clubs will have a DH this […]

Brycen Hopkins - Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight

The Los Angeles Rams will field a retooled offense sans Todd Gurley II and Brandin Cooks in 2020. Nevertheless, they padded the unit by drafting RB Cam Akers, WR Van Jefferson, and TE Brycen Hopkins in hopes of adding young, fresh members who can be impactful sooner or later. Hopkins will serve as depth on […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (6/26/20) - DraftKings, Daily Fantasy

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of my Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS picks. I have to admit, I am having a ton of fun playing and covering eSports DFS 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 […]

San Francisco Giants: Top 10 Dynasty Prospects

The San Francisco Giants will be our next stop on the farm to evaluate the best prospects on each MLB team. Once the 2020 MLB season begins, it may turn out that Minor League systems will be more important than usual. Franchises are losing money during the pandemic layoff, so many teams will be looking […]

Drafting League-Winners In Rounds 1-8

The term "league winner" is one that is too often thrown around in fantasy football. Often it is used without even being defined. To me, a league winner can be one of two things: a player that is highly drafted but is still so much better than the rest of the field. Think of Christian […]

LEC DFS Picks for 6/26/20 - FanDuel, DraftKings League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome to RotoBaller's continued coverage of League of Legends DFS for FanDuel and DraftKings. Hopefully, you've been following our coverage of the LPL, LCK, and LCS as well as we intend to cover all LoL leagues for the Summer split. Today, I am focusing on the 5-game LEC slate that has contests available on both […]

Aaron Jones Will Work Harder With A.J. Dillon Around

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones, who had a career year in 2019, thinks rookie running back A.J. Dillon's arrival will push him to work even harder entering the 2020 season. The Packers drafted Dillon 62nd overall in the second round back in April. Jones is also entering the last year of his deal, […]

Tommy Pham Could Benefit From DH Rule

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham (elbow) could benefit from the universal designated hitter in 2020. Supposedly recovered from a partially torn UCL, the 32-year-old wasn’t playing much in the outfield prior to spring training being shut down. Fangraphs currently has Pham penciled in as the Friars DH, which would also lift playing time for […]

Dominic Smith Could Be An Option At DH

If New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is healthy, he figures to be the team's primary designated hitter this year, given his recent injury history. But if he's not ready for the start of the season in late July, first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith and third baseman/outfielder J.D. Davis are both good options. Neither player is […]

Dinelson Lamet And Garrett Richards Won't Be Limited

With a shortened season ahead, San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler hinted starters Dinelson Lamet and Garrett Richards won’t be limited in 2020. Both over 24 months removed from Tommy John surgery, Lamet (27) and Richards (32) will likely represent the middle of the Friars rotation. Possessing a career 11.7 K/9, Lamet’s upside is reflected […]

Jesse Winker Could Be Beneficiary Of DH

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos and infielder Mike Moustakas could both see time at designated hitter this year if the team wants to improve defensively, but outfielder Jesse Winker might be the biggest beneficiary of the new rule this year in the National League. Winker has a career .909 OPS against right-handers but hasn't impressed […]

Gregg Williams Wants To Keep Jamal Adams Around

New York Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams doesn't want All-Pro safety Jamal Adams going anywhere after he asked for a trade. “He has to handle his contract,” Williams said. “He’ll do all that kind of stuff… I’m hoping everything goes well. I love coaching him. And I got his back.” Adams was tied for the […]

Indians To Put George Valera On Taxi Squad

Cleveland Indians outfield prospect George Valera, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is expected to be on the team's taxi squad when rosters are officially announced. Valera will turn 20 years old in November, so he's a long shot to see a major league call-up during the shortened 60-game regular season. The native […]

Marco Luciano Expected To Be On Taxi Squad

San Francisco Giants shortstop prospect Marco Luciano, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is expected to be on the team's taxi squad when rosters are officially announced. Luciano will not turn 19 years old until September, so he's an extreme long shot to get a big league call-up during the shortened 60-game regular […]

Noelvi Marte To Serve On M's Taxi Squad

Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect Noelvi Marte, the team's No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is expected to be on the team's taxi squad when the rosters are officially announced. Marte doesn't turn 19 years old until October, so the Mariners are clearly just including him on the taxi squad to continue the youngster's development. In […]

Ivan Herrera Expected To Be On Taxi Squad

St. Louis Cardinals catching prospect Ivan Herrera, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is expected to be on the team's taxi squad when rosters are officially announced. Herrera hit a combined .284/.374/.405 with nine home runs, 47 RBI and 48 runs scored in 87 games for Single-A Peoria and High-A Palm Beach in […]

Diamondbacks Sign First-Rounder Bryce Jarvis

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed their top pick Bryce Jarvis to a deal that includes a $2.65 million signing bonus on Thursday. The bonus is less than the $3.48 million that the No. 18 overall slot was worth. The right-hander out of Duke has a fastball that sits at 94-96 mph, a changeup and an improved […]

Corbin Carroll, Geraldo Perdomo Will Be On Taxi Squad

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Corbin Carroll and shortstop prospect Geraldo Perdomo will be on the team's taxi squad when rosters are announced, according to a source. Carroll hasn't played above short-season A-ball but is one of the team's best young players and is rated as Arizona's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. Perdomo comes in […]

Wander Franco Expected To Be On Taxi Squad

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, the top prospect in baseball in 2020 per MLB Pipeline, is expected to be on the team's taxi squad when the roster is officially announced, according to a source. Franco should already be owned in dynasty/keeper leagues, but it might still be a long shot for him to see […]

Yankees Sign Austin Wells

New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells signed with the team for $2.5 million after being the team’s first-round draft pick this year. Wells may transition from catcher to left field or first base during his professional career, but the 20-year-old boasts an advanced bat that helped him produce an impressive .357/.476/.560 slash line over 71 […]

Can Dan Hooker Ascend To The Top Of Lightweight Division?

Dan Hooker (20-8) will look to earn his biggest win to date, a victory over former lightweight champion Dustin Poirier. Hooker has won three in a row and seven of his last eight. Riding in on a high note, Hooker is coming off of a hard-fought split-decision victory over Paul Felder in February. He will […]