Ross Chastain's Brilliant Restarts Coupled with Trackhouse Racing's Brilliant Strategy Result in Second-Place Finish

Ross Chastain's improved racecraft this year continued with yet another race where he turned a terrible qualifying result into a terrific finish. Chastain started 31st in yesterday's Wurth 400 and was a total nonfactor for the first two stages, but Trackhouse Racing has tended to have the best green flag pit strategy recently as Chastain […]

Bad Pit Strategy and Late Race Crash Spoil Carson Hocevar's Top Ten Run

Although Carson Hocevar crashed out of yesterday's race at Texas, he actually had a good points day regardless and improved from 26 to 21 points behind the playoff cutline. After winning the pole, Hocevar led the first 22 laps until a caution came out for Noah Gragson's spin. Hocevar's team made the questionable move to […]

Erik Jones Improbably Finishes Fifth Despite Speeding Penalty

One of the biggest surprises in yesterday's race at Texas was the speed of the Legacy Motor Club cars, which unexpectedly were the two highest-finishing Toyotas in the race. After a couple seasons of futility, Erik Jones earned his first top five finish on a non-drafting oval since Kansas in the fall of 2023. Although […]

Despite Crashing Out at Texas, Michael McDowell Surprisingly Fought for the Win

Michael McDowell is not particularly known for his prowess on intermediate tracks as he has never finished better than sixth on a non-drafting intermediate, but he improbably had a strong chance to win yesterday's Texas race. Despite qualifying fifth, McDowell did not attract much notice since he was overshadowed by his teammate Carson Hocevar, but […]

Brilliant Pit Strategy Lifts John Hunter Nemechek to Eighth Place

Although the Legacy Motor Club cars have not had much speed in recent years at all, both Erik Jones and John Hunter Nemechek ended up scoring top ten finishes by weaving their way through the carnage of numerous wrecks. Nemechek actually had a terrible start to the race, starting 28th and sitting outside the top […]

Jalen Beeks Earns First Save In Extra Innings

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Jalen Beeks allowed two hits and no earned runs in one inning on Sunday, earning his first save of the season in his team's 11-9 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Beeks entered in the bottom of the tenth inning to protect a three-run lead and promptly allowed a single to Weston Wilson, […]

Geraldo Perdomo Uber-Productive In Slugfest

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo went 4-for-5 in Sunday's 11-9 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The 25-year-old singled and doubled twice, scoring two runs, swiping two bags, and driving in three runs. He even added a walk for good measure, reaching base a superb five times in the electric outing. Perdomo has been incredible in […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Expert Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks For Today (5/5/25)

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon! You can find me and my work with the NHL and Soccer teams, respectively! Tonight, we have an eight-game slate, and the currently live top-3 highest implied team totals are: COMING SOON. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 5/5/2025, […]

Josh Smith Collects Four Hits, Triples In Win Over Mariners

Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Smith went 4-for-5 with three singles and a triple in his team's 8-1 victory over the Mariners on Sunday. He added two runs scored and an RBI. Smith tormented the Mariners all game long, as the only time they could keep him off the bases was when he flied out to […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Lasts 3 2/3 Innings In Season Debut

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Chicago White Sox. The former No. 41 overall pick allowed three hits, struck out four, issued three free passes, and hit one batter over 3 2/3 innings (87 pitches, 51 strikes). McCullers Jr. had a clean […]

Jacob deGrom Becomes Fastest Pitcher To Reach 1,700 Strikeouts

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom recorded his 1,700th strikeout in his 225th career game, making him the quickest ever to accomplish the feat. It came as part of an 8-1 win over the Mariners on Sunday, where deGrom allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out three over five innings. […]

Luis Garcia Jr. Launches Third Home Run

Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. hit a two-run home run in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Reds, his third of the season. The 24-year-old got off to a slow start to the season but has started to turn things around recently, collecting two home runs and three multi-hit games in his last nine […]

Ty Jerome Scores 21 Points Off The Bench On Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome had 21 Points in Sunday's loss to the Indiana Pacers. He added eight assists and one steal. Darius Garland (toe) remained out for this one, so Jerome continued to get more opportunities to produce, with the 27-year-old and Donovan Mitchell combing for 50 shot attempts on the night. Garland may […]

Chandler Simpson Tallies Two Hits, Steals Sixth Base

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson went 2-for-5 with two runs, one RBI, and one stolen base in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Yankees. The rookie has been as advertised through his first 14 games in the big leagues, batting .296 with six stolen bases. He has just one extra-base hit, a double, but power […]

Jarrett Allen Scores 12 Points In Game 1

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen had 12 points, five boards, and two steals in the loss to Indiana on Sunday night. Allen wasn't much of a factor offensively, although he did shoot an efficient 6-for-7 from the field. Darius Garland (toe) wasn't available for this one. However, there's a chance he could be back for […]

Emmanuel Clase Records Seventh Save

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase secured his seventh save of the season on Sunday in a 5-4 win over the Blue Jays. He allowed one unearned run on one hit and struck out one. He's rebounded nicely over the past week after struggling throughout the month of April, collecting three saves while allowing one […]

Pascal Siakam Drops 17 Points In Win Over Cleveland

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam had 17 points, eight rebounds, and one steal in Sunday's win over the Cavs. While Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, and Myles Turner were also productive, Siakam did his part to help Indiana take the opening game of the series. The Cavs had trouble keeping up with the speedy […]

Kerry Carpenter Tallies Four Hits, Drives In Five

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter had a huge day at the plate in a 13-1 win over the Angels, going 4-for-6 with a home run, a double, one run, and five RBI. This was his fourth game with three hits or more, and he is now slashing .295/.316/.554 with eight home runs, 19 RBI, and […]

Myles Turner Has A Productive Showing In Game 1

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner finished with a 13-point, 11-rebound double-double in Sunday's win over the Cavaliers. He added three steals and two blocks. Turner had a nice showing for DFS participants in Game 1, which also could be said for Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, and Pascal Siakam. With that in mind, the 29-year-old wasn't […]

Masyn Winn Exits With Ankle Sprain

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (ankle) left the second game of Sunday's doubleheader with a left-ankle sprain. He suffered the injury in the third inning when he tripped rounding third base, and was later pulled from the game before the top of the fifth. The specifics of the severity of the injury are not […]

Andrew Nembhard Leads Indiana In Scoring In Game 1

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard scored a team-high 23 points in Sunday's win over the Cavaliers. The 25-year-old also logged 37 minutes, more than anyone else on the roster, while missing only one of his six tries from behind the arc. While Nembhard struggled versus Cleveland during the regular season, averaging 8.5 points in four […]

Tyrese Haliburton Guides Indiana To A Win On Sunday

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton scored 22 points in Sunday's win over the Cavs. He added 13 assists, three blocks, and one steal. The 25-year-old was all over the place in Game 1, and he was also efficient shooting the ball, going 9-for-15 from the field. Cleveland fought hard to get back into the contest. […]

Evan Mobley Nabs A Double-Double In Game 1

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley had a 20-point, 10-rebound double-double in the opening game of the Eastern Conference semi-finals versus Indiana. He added two steals. Unfortunately, the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year had trouble taking care of the ball, committing a game-high four turnovers on the night. Still, Mobley was at least efficient […]

Donovan Mitchell Can't Lead Cleveland To A Win On Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell scored a game-high 33 points in the Game 1 Eastern Conference semi-final meeting with Indiana. He added five rebounds, four assists, and one steal. While Mitchell was productive, he struggled shooting the ball, going 13-for-30 from the field and 1-for-11 from behind the three-point line. He did have a strong […]

Brandin Podziemski Moves Back Into The Starting Lineup

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski will start in Sunday's postseason meeting with the Rockets. Gary Payton II (illness) was ruled out, so head coach Steve Kerr made the call to move Podziemski back into the starting lineup. He logged 29 minutes off the bench in Friday's loss to Houston, finishing with 10 points, seven […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball, and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important for […]

Ryan Blaney Frustrated After Fumbling Away Potential Win At Texas

It was a good day for Ryan Blaney at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, but a frustrating one at the same time. Despite starting back in 24th-place for the Würth 400, Blaney was able to maneuver through traffic throughout the day and found himself with a shot to win late in the race. However, the […]

Brad Keselowski's Woeful Season Continues With Wreck At Texas

Just when you think the 2025 season can't get much worse for Brad Keselowski, another race happens and another issue pops up. Despite showing top 10 speed late in the day at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday afternoon, Keselowski got caught up in a late caution and ultimately ended up finishing in 28th-place, 15 laps […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (May 5 - May 11)

We're onto May with plenty of lessons learned as we look to build on strong starts with our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 6- Monday, May 5 through Sunday, May 11. We trust the first month has been kind to you and your pitching stats! Be sure to bookmark us for every start/sit option […]

Nick Mariano's Week 6 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. May is here, which means you should have a solid idea of where your team stands in the grand scheme of things. Identified strengths and weaknesses should be strategized around, which informs how you're attacking waivers. Good management comes from resource allocation, and fantasy […]