X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Player Comparisons
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

Andy Smith - RotoBaller

2849 articles

NFL, MLB, and NHL Contributor at RotoBaller. You can find me at the news desk, writing long form pieces and DFS content. I'd like to consider myself a fantasy sports expert and that my track record speaks for itself. Feel free to follow and chat with me on X @A_Smith_FS. When not writing for RotoBaller you can probably find me at a Disney Theme Park.

Articles

Clayton Kershaw Seen Throwing Off The Mound

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (toe) was seen throwing off a mound on Wednesday, according to David Vassegh of SportsNet LA. The 36-year-old has been sidelined since late August due to a bone spur in his toe and is already starting to make significant progress in his recovery. The team has expressed that […]

3 months ago

Brandon Williamson Set To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Brandon Williamson (elbow) suffered a full UCL tear and will need Tommy John surgery, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Williamson has battled injuries all summer and just made his 2024 debut earlier in September. Through this small stint, the 26-year-old held a 3.77 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP across 14 […]

3 months ago

Lance Lynn Hits 15-Day IL, Done For The Season

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn (knee) was placed on the 15-day IL earlier on Wednesday due to right knee inflation and will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2024 season. In a corresponding move, the Cardinals promoted their No.10 ranked prospect, Michael McGreevy, from Triple-A Memphis. Through his first season in St. […]

3 months ago

Colin Rea Could Be Shifting To Bullpen Role

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Colin Rea was deployed in a long-relief role on Monday and could be shifting to a permanent role in the bullpen, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. In addition, McCalvy noted that Rea does not appear among the probable starting pitchers in their weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Since the start […]

3 months ago

Jorge Lopez Activated From Injured List

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Jorge Lopez (groin) was activated from the injured list on Wednesday, according to Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times. The 31-year-old has been sidelined since the beginning of September and should return to a high-leverage role in the Cubs bullpen. Before the injury, Lopez carried a strong 2.42 ERA and 1.21 […]

3 months ago

Craig Kimbrel Designated For Assignment

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel has been designated for assignment, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Kimbrel has carried a rough 13.94 ERA, 2.23 WHIP, and a 9:12 BB:K ratio since August 11 and has taken two losses during this period. In addition, he has not recorded a save since July 7 after tallying […]

3 months ago

Michael McGreevy Set To Join Major-League Roster

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitching prospect Michael McGreevy is set to join the major league roster this afternoon, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. McGreevy got a brief taste of the major leagues earlier this summer as he allowed just one run across seven innings. At Triple-A this season, the No.10 ranked prospect in […]

3 months ago

Christian Scott To Undergo Hybrid Elbow Procedure

New York Mets rookie starting pitcher Christian Scott (elbow) is set to undergo a hybrid operation that combines a traditional Tommy John ligament replacement with an internal-brace procedure, according to Nate Heisler of the MLBAPA. The 25-year-old was placed on the 15-day IL back in July due to a UCL sprain and was not ruled […]

3 months ago

Braelon Allen - Fantasy Football Rankings, College FB, RB, NFL Draft Sleepers

Braleon Allen - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Low-end flex ANALYSIS: New York Jets rookie running back Braelon Allen enjoyed a breakout game last weekend as he ran the ball seven times for 33 yards and a score. He added two catches for 23 yards and another score through the air. This was a […]

3 months ago

Garrett Wilson - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Picks

Garrett Wilson - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson should be viewed as a solid WR1 heading into his Week 3 matchup against the New England Patriots. Through his first two games with Aaron Rodgers, the Ohio State Buckeye has seen 45.7% of the team’s air yards […]

3 months ago

Aaron Rodgers - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has had two modest outputs through the first two weeks of the season and should be viewed as a low-end QB2 on Thursday night as he faces the New England Patriots. In the opening week against San Francisco, […]

3 months ago

Austin Seibert A Perfect 7-For-7 In Week 2

Washington Commanders kicker Austin Seibert scored all of his team's points on Sunday afternoon as he went 7-for-7 on his field goal attempts. His longest was from 45 yards. This was a big improvement for the Washington offense, as Cam York missed both attempts last week. Earlier in the preseason, the Commanders had Riley Patterson […]

3 months ago

Zach Ertz Tallies Most Receiving Yards In Week 2 Victory

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz led the team in receiving with 62 yards on four catches in their Week 2 victory over the New York Giants. This was an excellent bounce-back effort for the veteran tight end, as he caught only three passes for 28 yards in his Washington debut. Ertz was not used […]

3 months ago

Terry McLaurin Leads Team In Targets Despite Modest Output

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin continued his slow start to the 2024 campaign as he recorded a mere 22 yards in their Week 2 victory over the New York Giants. However, McLaurin saw a team-high eight targets and caught six of them. Jayden Daniels continued to show signs of growth as a passer as […]

3 months ago

Austin Ekeler Shines As Pass-Catcher

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler was quiet as a rusher Sunday afternoon but made his impact through the air. Ekeler caught all three of his targets for 47 yards. On the ground, he saw just eight attempts for 38 yards. The veteran running back was primarily deployed as a pass catcher in the season […]

3 months ago

Brian Robinson Jr. Leads The Way In Week 2 Victory

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. led the way on the ground in their Week 2 victory as he tallied a career-high 133 rushing yards on 17 attempts. He added three yards through the air on his lone target. This was another impressive outing for the young running back, as he posted 89 total […]

3 months ago

Jayden Daniels Earns First Career Victory

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels went 23-for-29 with 226 passing yards in his first regular-season victory against the New York Giants. On the ground, he added 44 yards on ten carries. This was a significant improvement for the number-two overall pick, as he threw for just 184 yards on 17 completions in his debut last […]

3 months ago

Ha-Seong Kim Set To Ramp Up Throwing Program

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder) has begun to play light catch and is set to begin to ramp up his throwing program over the next few days, according to the Associated Press. The infielder has been sidelined since mid-August with shoulder inflammation. While he has yet to take any significant steps forward in […]

3 months ago

Steven Kwan Remains Out On Sunday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (fatigue) remains out on Sunday due to general body fatigue. The outfielder has been kept out of the starting nine all weekend due to minor fatigue. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day heading into next week. With the Guardians currently leading the AL Central, they will lean on the side […]

3 months ago

Brendan Rodgers Remains Sidelined With Hamstring Tightness

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (hamstring) remains sidelined on Sunday due to hamstring tightness. However, Patrick Lyons of Justbaseball.com reports that the infielder could return to the starting nine as early as Monday. Rodgers sat out Saturday's game but should not be expected to miss any significant period of time. Before the injury, Rogers […]

3 months ago

Jeimer Candelario Likely Done For The Season

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Jeimer Candelario (toe) is unlikely to return this season, according to MLB.com. Manager David Bell stated, "It's looking more and more like he's not going to be back this year either. He's still having quite a bit of pain." The 30-year-old has been sidelined since mid-August after being hit by a […]

3 months ago

Cal Quantrill Activated Off Injured List, Set To Start On Sunday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Cal Quantrill (triceps) was reinstated off the 15-day injured list and is slated to start Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Quantrill has been sidelined since August due to a triceps injury. In his past four starts, the right-hander posted a 5.40 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, and a 12:13 BB:K ratio. Fantasy […]

3 months ago

Starling Marte Has Negative X-Rays, Sitting On Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (forearm) will remain out of the starting nine on Sunday due to a forearm injury. However, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that the X-rays came back negative, which is a great sign for the 35-year-old. Marte was hit by a pitch on his forearm during Saturday's game but has […]

3 months ago

CJ Abrams Remains Out On Sunday

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (shoulder) is being kept out of the starting nine again on Sunday afternoon as the Nationals look to clinch a series victory over the Miami Marlins. The star infielder has been sidelined since Friday due to shoulder soreness and will need at least another day to rest. As a result, […]

3 months ago

Francisco Lindor Starting On Sunday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (back) is back in the starting lineup as the Mets look to continue their playoff push against the Philadelphia Phillies. The MVP candidate left Friday's game early due to back soreness and was held out of Saturday's lineup as a precaution. This is a great sign, as the injury […]

3 months ago

Daulton Varsho Battling Shoulder Soreness

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (shoulder) will remain out of the starting nine on Sunday afternoon due to a sore left shoulder. Mike Wallner of the Toronto Star reports that this injury has kept the 28-year-old out of the lineup since Tuesday. As a result, Nathan Lukes will cover center field and bat in […]

3 months ago

Jose Miranda Sitting On Sunday

Minnesota Twins first baseman/third baseman Jose Miranda will sit out on Sunday as the Twins close out a series against the Cincinnati Reds. This is the third time this week that Miranda has been held out of the starting nine. This is due to the Twins welcoming back Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa from the […]

3 months ago

Alec Bohm Activated From Injured List, Starting On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm (hand) was activated off the 10-day injured list on Sunday morning and will bat in the five-hole as the Phillies look to clinch a series victory over the New York Mets. Bohm has been sidelined since the end of August with a hand injury but will return just in […]

3 months ago

Jalen McMillan - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Post-Waiver Wire Adds for Week 2 Include Jalen McMillan, Luke McCaffrey, Derek Carr, Miles Sanders, Colby Parkinson, more

Mastering the waiver wire is a crucial skill that can lead you to a fantasy football championship. It's not just about strategically placing your FAAB budget on specific players but also about knowing when to stash players. This dual strategy keeps you engaged and focused on your ultimate goal of winning a fantasy championship. As […]

3 months ago

Martin Perez Returns From Paternity List

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Martin Perez (paternity) was activated off the paternity list on Saturday afternoon. In a corresponding move, the Padres optioned left-handed pitcher Tom Cosgrove to Triple-A El Paso. The 33-year-old is now scheduled to make his next start on Sunday against the San Francisco Giants. Since joining the Padres in late […]

3 months ago

Page 50 of 111...484950515253...

POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Player Comparisons
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Jimmy Butler17 mins ago

To Miss Two More Games
Kevin Porter Jr.28 mins ago

Out With An Illness
Dean Wade36 mins ago

Returns To Action
Aaron Gordon41 mins ago

To Miss "Next Couple Of Games"
Jamal Murray46 mins ago

Available Versus Cavaliers
Dereck Lively II2 hours ago

Unavailable Friday
Draymond Green2 hours ago

Ruled Out For Friday
Jay Huff2 hours ago

Returns From Four-Game Absence
Santi Aldama2 hours ago

Absent On Friday
Jordan Hawkins2 hours ago

Active Versus Grizzlies
Dorian Finney-Smith3 hours ago

Returns For Nets Friday
Malik Nabers3 hours ago

Expected To Play In Week 17
Teoscar Hernández3 hours ago

Teoscar Hernandez Returning To Los Angeles On Three-Year Deal
Ben Simmons3 hours ago

Will Not Play Against Spurs
Masataka Yoshida3 hours ago

On The Trade Market
Cameron Johnson3 hours ago

Misses Friday's Action
Dillon Brooks3 hours ago

Sidelined Again On Friday Night
Gary Harris3 hours ago

Active On Friday
Obi Toppin3 hours ago

Misses Friday's Game
Kristaps Porzingis3 hours ago

Out Versus Indiana
Andrew Nembhard3 hours ago

Out On Friday
Jrue Holiday3 hours ago

Out Against The Pacers
Scottie Scheffler3 hours ago

Withdraws From The Sentry With Hand Injury
William Eklund4 hours ago

Will Not Play On Friday
Linus Ullmark4 hours ago

Misses Road Trip
Elvis Merzlikins4 hours ago

Starts On Friday
Mackenzie Blackwood4 hours ago

Lands Five-Year Extension
Tony Pollard4 hours ago

Questionable For Week 17
Tua Tagovailoa4 hours ago

Given Questionable Tag For Week 17
Kirill Kaprizov4 hours ago

Out On Friday, Considered Day-To-Day
Auston Matthews4 hours ago

Ruled Out For At Least Two More Games
Tyreek Hill4 hours ago

Questionable To Face Browns
David Pastrnak4 hours ago

Available On Friday
Davante Adams5 hours ago

Questionable But "Optimistic" About His Chances Of Playing In Week 17
Chris Olave5 hours ago

Listed As Questionable For Week 17
Terry McLaurin5 hours ago

Off The Injury Report, Is A Must-Start Option In Week 17
Deshaun Watson5 hours ago

Agrees To Contract Restructure
Alvin Kamara5 hours ago

Ruled Out For Week 17
Derek Carr5 hours ago

Ruled Out For Week 17
Dereck Lively II5 hours ago

Questionable Friday Against Suns
Jalen Hurts6 hours ago

Ruled Out For Week 17
Jamal Murray6 hours ago

Considered Probable Against Cavaliers
J.K. Dobbins6 hours ago

Chargers Activating J.K. Dobbins From Injured Reserve
Tyrone Tracy Jr.6 hours ago

Will Be An RB3/Flex In Week 17 After Being Cleared To Play
Malik Nabers7 hours ago

Officially Questionable For Week 17
David Njoku7 hours ago

Ruled Out For Week 17
Anthony Richardson8 hours ago

Questionable For Week 17
Tyrone Tracy Jr.8 hours ago

To Return To Practice, Giants "Hopeful" He Plays Against Colts
Malik Nabers8 hours ago

Will Practice Friday, Giants "Hopeful" He Plays In Week 17
J.K. Dobbins8 hours ago

Chargers Optimistic J.K. Dobbins Will Return On Saturday
Cade Otton9 hours ago

Ruled Out For Week 17
Tee Higgins9 hours ago

Bengals Optimistic Tee Higgins Will Play Against Denver
Gleyber Torres12 hours ago

Headed To Detroit On One-Year Deal
Pete Alonso13 hours ago

Not Close On A Deal With Mets
Adin Hill4 days ago

Sharp In Monday's Victory
Jiri Kulich4 days ago

Posts First Three-Point Outing Of The Season
Jonas Johansson4 days ago

Stops 36 Shots In Victory
Dylan Holloway4 days ago

Scores First Career Hat Trick
Jack Hughes4 days ago

Scores Twice In Monday's Victory
Sidney Crosby4 days ago

Ties Team Record With Four-Point Showing
Jake Neighbours4 days ago

Good To Go Versus Red Wings
Filip Gustavsson4 days ago

Returns To Work Monday
Sean Couturier4 days ago

Back For Battle Of Pennsylvania
Jake Walman4 days ago

Unavailable Monday
Zach Werenski4 days ago

Questionable For Monday's Action
Ivan Barbashev4 days ago

Nicolas Roy Remain Out Monday
Leo Carlsson4 days ago

Not Expected To Play On Monday
Andrew McCutchen4 days ago

Re-Signs With Pirates
Walker Buehler4 days ago

Red Sox Agree On One-Year Deal
Sean Manaea5 days ago

Returns To Mets On Three-Year Deal
Joc Pederson5 days ago

Agrees To Contract With Texas
Aliaksei Protas5 days ago

Scores Twice On Sunday
Nathaniel Lowe5 days ago

Traded To Washington
Jesús Luzardo5 days ago

Phillies Acquire Jesus Luzardo From Miami

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

MORE RECENT ARTICLES

 
Kyler Murray - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire, NFL DFS

NFL DFS Lineup Picks For FanDuel, DraftKings - Cardinals vs. Rams Showdown (Week 17)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have an NFC West showdown tonight as Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals (7-8) head out to the City of Angels to take on Matthew Stafford and the Rams (9-6). With the Cardinals already eliminated from playoff contention, their only job is to play spoiler in this one. Let’s see how […]


Davante Adams - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Friday Week 17 Updates for Jalen Hurts, Alvin Kamara, James Conner, Davante Adams, and More

The 2024 NFL season is just about over, which means fantasy championships are here. The ultimate goal of winning a fantasy championship is within the grasp of many players. Now is the worst time possible to get complacent and miss out on injury news for key players on your team. In the final week of […]


Joe Burrow - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS and Betting Picks

NFL Week 17 Predictions: Picks and Analysis for Every Game Including Saturday Slate

Hello, football fans, and Happy Holidays! We reviewed this year's Christmas Day games in a separate column, but here we'll be taking you through our picks and predictions for every remaining NFL game in Week 17 of the 2024 season. Following a real snoozer on Thursday night football, we have three Saturday games featured in […]


Puka Nacua - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Cardinals vs. Rams Saturday Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Kyler Murray, Matthew Stafford, James Conner, Kyren Williams, Puka Nacua, Marvin Harrison Jr., Cooper Kupp, and more

Week 17 of the NFL regular season means that the majority of fantasy football leagues are holding their championship finals. As we fight for fantasy titles, fans get a Saturday slate that features three matchups. Below you can read our matchups analysis article for the Cardinals vs. Rams game to help make any fantasy lineup […]


Ja'Marr Chase - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS and Betting Picks

Broncos vs. Bengals Saturday Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Bo Nix, Joe Burrow, Courtland Sutton, Chase Brown, Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and more

As the NFL regular season winds down, we have three Saturday games to enjoy in Week 17. The vast majority of leagues have their championship finals going this week and these Saturday matchups will undoubtedly impact the fate of your league's championship. Below you can read our matchups analysis article for the Broncos vs. Bengals […]


Justin Herbert - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

NFL DFS Lineup Picks For FanDuel, DraftKings - Patriots vs. Chargers Showdown (Week 17)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Thursday night's game was an absolute disaster. I don't think anyone saw that there wasn't going to be a single touchdown scored in that game. Hopefully, we can bounce back with this game that has some playoff implications. The LA Chargers (9-6) need a win to lock in a playoff spot but […]


Ladd McConkey - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Chargers vs. Patriots Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - J.K. Dobbins, Rhamondre Stevenson, Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, Justin Herbert, Drake Maye, Hunter Henry

It's time to being home those fantasy football titles! Whether you had studs or duds in games that have already taken place in Week 17, things can always change. Below you can read our matchups analysis article for the Chargers vs. Patriots game to help make any fantasy lineup decisions for both season-long and DFS. […]


LQ YT Thumb WK17

Video: Week 17 Booms, Sleepers, and Streamers - 2024 Fantasy Football Start 'Em Analysis

We're bringing "fire content only" for the fantasy football playoffs! Our YouTube team is dropping excellent "Championship Week" analysis... check out our Week 17 booms, sleepers, and streamers to get the edge in your postseason matchups! NFL Network and RotoBaller contributor LaQuan Jones gives in-depth fantasy football advice, breaking down some of his high-upside, sleeper, […]


RotoBaller NFL Betting Picks Stock

2024 NFL Week 17 Betting Picks (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. To see ALL of Jamie's bets (and others from RotoBaller experts), head over to the RotoBaller Discord. You'll find every bet and prop in the #NFL-BETTING-PROPS channel there!   Background My name is Jamie Calandro (@jac3600 on X) and I have been a high-volume […]


Bucky Irving - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Week 17 DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks - Main Slate (2024): Jordan Love, Bucky Irving, Brian Thomas Jr., and more

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our Week 17 article for the DraftKings Main Slate! With multiple games taking place on Christmas Day and Saturday this week, we get just eight games to choose from on the Sunday Main Slate. It makes for some interesting decisions as we near the end of the NFL's regular season. […]


Dolphins Defense - Fantasy Football DST Streamers, Defense Rankings, IDP Jalen Ramsey

Week 17 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Week 17 fantasy football defense streamers and D/ST rankings for the 2024 fantasy football season. Every week, I'll go through the best and worst fantasy defenses to start in your lineups. Since Week 17 is the fantasy football championship in most leagues, starting the right defense this week could be the difference between […]


Chase Brown - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, Draft Sleepers

PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Week 17 (Saturday Slate)

Hello everybody, and welcome to our PrizePicks NFL DFS prop picks for Week 17 - Saturday Main Slate! The 2024 NFL season is now into the holiday season, and our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great DFS plays we can look to take advantage of. Our partners at PrizePicks offer some of […]


Jerome Ford - Fantasy Football Rankings, Waiver Wire Pickups, NFL Injury News

Running Back Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Playoffs - Week 17 (2024)

It's championship week for most leagues. Week 17 is the most important game of the season for the vast majority of fantasy football leagues, so start-sit decisions become more important than ever. Some players are obvious starts in leagues of certain sizes, but depending on the type of league, it can become less clear. So […]