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Matt Mervis - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis
PROSPECT: Matt Mervis, 1B, Chicago Cubs ANALYSIS: Yes, his first Major League stint was underwhelming and earned him a demotion back to Triple-A Iowa, but we probably haven't seen the last of Matt Mervis in Chicago this season. Since he returned to Triple-A on June 16th, Mervis is hitting .300 with a .457 OBP, 19% […]
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Time To Hang It Up: Five NFL Running Backs That Should Retire Right Now
While long considered a "superstar" position, the role of running back in the NFL has been a large point of discussion lately, as franchises are continually choosing not to pay running backs "superstar" contracts. There comes a point in every player's career when the wear and tear of the game begin to take its toll. […]
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Re-Drafting the First Round of the 2020 NFL Draft
Most football fans know that the 2020 NFL Draft was one of the strongest classes in recent memory. It has produced Pro-Bowlers galore, as well as some legitimate, franchise-altering talents. Even though the Class of '20 was terrific, there are always some big misses in the first round of the NFL Draft. In this article, […]
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Time To Hang It Up: Five NFL Quarterbacks That Are Close To Retirement
The average NFL career is extremely short, with a large majority of players only getting a few years in the league. That career expectancy increases dramatically for successful quarterbacks, who are now playing longer than ever. Perhaps the greatest - and most recent - example of just how long QBs can play is the recently-retired […]
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DraftKings Core Four: PGA DFS - 2023 Open Championship (Premium Content)
All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hi, RotoBaller fam, and thank you very much for joining me for the final major of 2023, The Open Championship! The 'Core Four' represents the foundational building blocks of my PGA DFS player pool for the week. This core isn't specifically crafted for use […]
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The Turn Golf Podcast: PGA DFS DraftKings Strategy Video - 2023 Open Championship
The last major of 2023 is upon us, as we prepare for the 2023 Open Championship at Royal Liverpool! In an all-new episode, The Turn host Andrew Putters is joined by RotoBaller's "The Model Maniac", Byron Lindeque, to preview this awesome DraftKings slate and recap last week's action. Hop over to @TheTurnGolfPod to stay up […]
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Sell The Team! The Five Worst Owners In The NBA
Owning an NBA team isn't for everyone. While all owners in the National Basketball Association are uber-wealthy, perhaps not all of them were cut out to run professional basketball franchises. In this article, we'll discuss five owners that aren't up to the task. The NBA is no stranger to owners who have struggled to achieve […]
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Horse For The Course: PGA DFS Course History - 2023 Open Championship
Hi, golf fans! Welcome back to "Horse For The Course." If the Genesis Scottish Open is any indicator of what's in store this week at the Open Championship, we're gonna be in for a fun ride! Despite the fact that not all golf fans could see it happen live, Rory McIlroy outran Scotland native Robert […]
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The 10 Greatest Golfers To Never Win The Open Championship
The Open Championship is golf's oldest major championship and remains one of the game's most revered titles. Known for its legendary links courses and often-difficult weather conditions, The Open presents its entrants with a challenge unlike any other in golf. Many of the game's most storied players have earned the right to be called the […]
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Sell The Team! Ranking The NFL's Five Worst Owners
A bad NFL owner is typically characterized by a combination of factors that hinder the success and stability of the franchise they oversee. In this article, we will take a closer look at the NFL's five worst owners. A good owner can provide stability, vision, and resources to build a successful team, while a bad […]
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2023 Open Championship Power Rankings: Top 10 Golfers To Watch At Royal Liverpool
As the 2023 season continues to tick by, the golf world heads to Royal Liverpool Golf Course for the year's final major championship...The Open. This will mark the Open's first return to Hoylake since the 2014 edition won by Rory McIlroy. In this article, you will find my 2023 Open Championship Power Rankings, which digs […]
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The 25 Coolest Nicknames In NBA History
From the fiery "Black Mamba" to the mesmerizing "Magic," the NBA has been a canvas for some of the most captivating and unforgettable nicknames ever conceived. These monikers have transcended the realm of sports, becoming part of popular culture and forever etched in basketball history. From the golden era of the game to the modern […]
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Tennessee QB Joe Milton Launches Viral Throw At Manning Passing Academy
University of Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton possesses one of the biggest arms in college football. He's routinely flashed his canon-like arm to the likes of ESPN's College Gameday and Barstool Sports. However, during a recent trip to the famed Manning Passing Academy, Milton made a throw that's going viral and might be the most impressive […]
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2023 Genesis Scottish Open Power Rankings: Top 10 Golfers To Watch At The Renaissance Club
As the 2023 season continues, the PGA Tour heads across the pond to Scotland for the Genesis Scottish Open. With the Open Championship on the horizon, many of the world's top golfers will be teeing it up this week in order to both prep for the year's last major championship and acclimate themselves to the […]
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PGA Expert Roundtable - 2023 Genesis Scottish Open (Premium Content)
All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers and thanks for joining us for the 2023 Genesis Scottish Open! We're offering this article each week as part of our PGA Premium subscription, and we hope that you will find it useful. This gives readers the chance to get inside the […]
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DraftKings Core Four: PGA DFS - 2023 Genesis Scottish Open (Premium Content)
All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hi, RotoBaller fam, and thank you very much for joining me for the 2023 edition of the Genesis Scottish Open! The 'Core Four' represents the foundational building blocks of my PGA DFS player pool for the week. This core isn't specifically crafted for use […]
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The 25 Greatest Nicknames in NFL History: Nickname Hall of Fame Rankings
Many gridiron greats are bestowed with unforgettable nicknames that become a part of their identity with football fans, and sometimes, pop culture at large. Many of the superstars in this "Nickname Hall of Fame" haven't played a down in years, but are still remembered thanks to their legendary monikers. In this article, we'll dive into […]
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10 Surprising NBA Greats That Never Won The MVP Award
The NBA MVP award is the ultimate recognition of an individual's brilliance on the court. Unfortunately, there can be only one winner each year, which means there is a select group of players who, despite their outstanding contributions, never received the prestigious honor of being named the NBA's Most Valuable Player. This article dives into […]
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The Turn Golf Podcast: PGA DFS DraftKings Strategy Video - 2023 Genesis Scottish Open
We head across the pond to Scotland for the 2023 Genesis Scottish Open! In an all-new episode, RotoBaller PGA Editor Joe Nicely is joined by RotoBaller's "The Model Maniac", Byron Lindeque, to preview this interesting DraftKings slate and recap last week's action, including Byron's big outright win with Sepp Straka. Hop over to @TheTurnGolfPod to […]
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Horse For The Course: PGA DFS Course History - 2023 Genesis Scottish Open
Hi, golf fans! Welcome back to "Horse For The Course." It was a big week for the RotoBaller crew at the John Deere Classic, as several of my PGA colleagues here at the site were on big Sepp Straka, who despite a head-scratching double bogey on his final hole of the tournament, still fired a […]
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2023 John Deere Classic Power Rankings: Top 10 Golfers To Watch At TPC Deere Run
As the 2023 season continues, the PGA Tour heads north to Silvis, Illinois for the John Deere Classic. After a week spent in Detroit for the Rocket Mortgage Classic, the upcoming Deere sports a rather underwhelming group of entrants in what's a bit of a lull on the Tour schedule. In this article, you will […]
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PGA Expert Roundtable - 2023 John Deere Classic (Premium Content)
All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers and thanks for joining us for the 2023 John Deere Classic! We're offering this article each week as part of our PGA Premium subscription, and we hope that you will find it useful. This gives readers the chance to get inside the […]
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DraftKings Core Four: PGA DFS - 2023 John Deere Classic (Premium Content)
All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers, and thank you very much for joining me for the 2023 edition of the John Deere Classic! The 'Core Four' represents the foundational building blocks of my PGA DFS player pool for the week. This core isn't specifically crafted for use in […]
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Horse For The Course: PGA DFS Course History - 2023 John Deere Classic
Hi, golf fans! Welcome back to "Horse For The Course." Perhaps the most popular win of the season happened last week in Detroit, as Rickie Fowler emerged from a three-man playoff to win the Rocket Mortgage Classic. It was the fan favorite's first victory since 2019. While the Rocket Mortgage had a rather weak overall […]
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Rickie Renaissance: Fowler Bags First Win Since 2019 at Rocket Mortgage Classic
Winning on the PGA Tour is never easy. That's especially been the case for Rickie Fowler in recent years. The popular fan favorite has spent the better part of the last three years trapped in golf's wilderness. A longtime major championship contender that was ranked as high as No. 4 in the Official World Golf […]
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Bubba Wallace Causes Crash In Chicago Street Race: Where Did He Finish? NASCAR Update
It was a rough day at the office for NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace in the Chicago street race. The driver of the No. 23 Toyota, who is still looking to notch his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season, was involved in a crash near the end of the Grant Park 220 race. Wallace […]
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ESPN Undergoes Huge Layoffs: Which On-Air Personalities Were Let Go?
As ESPN continues to slump in the evolving world of television and streaming, multiple sources are reporting that the network has laid off around 20 high-profile, on-air personalities in an effort to cut costs. The sports network behemoth, which is owned by Disney, has suffered a well-publicized decline in ratings and popularity in recent years, […]
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NASCAR Legend Jimmie Johnson Dealing With Family Tragedy, Withdraws From Today's Chicago Street Race
NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson and his longtime wife, Chandra, are dealing with a heartbreaking family tragedy. Multiple news outlets are reporting that Jimmie Johnson's mother-in-law, father-in-law, and his 11-year-old nephew were killed earlier this week in a shooting in Oklahoma. The seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion retired from full-time racing in 2020 but still participates […]
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Is James Harden Finished In Philly? NBA Breaking News
Well-traveled NBA star James Harden could soon be on the move again. The 33-year-old has been with the Philadelphia 76ers since landing with the squad from Brooklyn in a midseason trade during the 2021-22 campaign. Harden averaged 21.0 points, 10.7 assists, and 6.1 rebounds per game this past season, his first full year with the […]
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2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic Power Rankings: Top 10 Golfers To Watch At Detroit Golf Club
As the 2023 season continues, the PGA Tour heads north to Detroit, Michigan for the Rocket Mortgage Classic. After a recent two-week stretch that included the U.S. Open and the elevated Travelers Championship, golf fans will notice a slightly weaker field of entrants teeing it up this week, though it should be noted that this […]
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