Angels-Reds Game Postponed Monday

The game on Monday between the Los Angeles Angels and Cincinnati Reds has been postponed. It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Wednesday. Right-hander Lucas Giolito was scheduled to start for the Angels on Monday, with right-hander Graham Ashcraft the intended starter for the Reds. Both hurlers will most likely […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/21/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Monday, RotoBallers! Eight games populate the featured contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. There are a few games earlier in the day, but they are not a part of either site's main slate. Tonight's action starts at 7:05 PM EST with an East Coast matchup […]

Knicks Still Keeping An Eye On Joel Embiid

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is believed to be the next in line after the first domino falls in the James Harden saga. According to Yahoo's Vincent Goodwill, "Everyone is circling, waiting," and the Knicks are one of the teams keeping an eye on what unfolds from Harden's situation. Embiid could potentially request a trade […]

Week 22 Waiver Wire Rankings: Masyn Winn, Zack Gelof, Noelvi Marte, Kerry Carpenter, Javier Assad, Nolan Schanuel

Welcome back RotoBallers, to another edition of the fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 22 -- August 21 through August 27. With just over a month left in the regular season, it's time for fantasy managers to focus on the waiver wire and pick up key players to help secure a championship. We are […]

Retaining Nikola Vucevic Was Chicago's "No. 1 Goal"

According to Bulls general manager Marc Eversley, keeping center Nikola Vucevic on the roster was the team's "No. 1 goal." The veteran signed a three-year, $60 million contract extension with Chicago this offseason after averaging 17.6 points and 11.0 rebounds in 2022-23. The Bulls have seemingly flirted with the idea of entering a rebuilding phase. […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 22

Welcome to Week 22 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 21 - August 27, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN, Yahoo!, or Fantrax. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because we know […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 22

Welcome to another week of sifting through top hitter streamers, RotoBallers! We are looking ahead at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 22 -- Monday, August 21 through Sunday, August 27. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]

Ryan Jeffers Back Behind The Plate Sunday

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (back) has returned to catching duties on Sunday against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates and left-hander Ryan Borucki, and he is batting seventh in the lineup. Back soreness kept Jeffers out of action in the team's last two games, but he'll be back in there on Sunday for the series finale […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/20/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

Heat Reportedly Not Interested In Christian Wood

The Miami Heat have no interest in signing Christian Wood, not even on minimum salary, according to Ira Winderman of The Sun Sentinel. It was reported a week ago that Wood himself would be interested in striking a deal with the Heat, but it appears as though the feeling isn't mutual. The 27-year-old big man […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're no longer stuck waiting for September for prospects to come up! Enjoy this time to speculate on the next generation of ballplayers as we look for a boost across the finish line. And don't let "Shiny Object Syndrome" cause you to only look […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 22

We are coming up on Week 22 of the fantasy baseball season. With September nearing, the fantasy baseball playoffs push to the forefront of our brains. But you can't let that stress you out. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/20/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been a good one so far, and I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! With most West Coast games washed away, today's main slate features an […]

Top Five Injured Players To Stash In Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 21

Welcome back to our top fantasy baseball injury stashes for Week 21, looking at IL players as of August 18. Today's list of injured MLB players to consider stashing off the fantasy baseball waiver wire includes Brandon Marsh, Bryan Woo, Mitch Haniger, Cal Quantrill, and Logan O'Hoppe. In case you're not yet familiar, this list […]

Patrick Bailey Receives Rest Day

San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey is out of Saturday's starting lineup versus the Atlanta Braves. Fantasy managers don't need to panic as this appears to be a routine rest day for Bailey. He could use a break after going 5-for-19 with a homer and four RBI over his last five games. Blake Sabol will […]

Ryan Jeffers Remains Out Of The Lineup

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This marks the second game in a row Jeffers has missed. The 26-year-old was a late scratch from Friday's contest due to back soreness. The team is hopeful it's only a day-to-day issue, so Jeffers won't […]

Gabriel Moreno Absent From The Lineup For First Game Of Doubleheader

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the San Diego Padres. It sounds like Moreno will get the first game off as Jose Herrera starts behind the dish. The 23-year-old backstop should start Game 2 of the doubleheader, however. Moreno is batting .313/.313/563 with […]

Keibert Ruiz Not In The Lineup On Saturday

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. The 25-year-old is getting a routine day off for this one. Ruiz has been crushing it at the dish over his last 15 games, slashing .352/.444/.648 with four home runs and 10 RBI over 54 at-bats. […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/19/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Makes Winning Return For The Dominican Republic

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns made his first appearance in 10 years for the Dominican Republic on Friday, helping the team shock Canada with a 94-88 victory. The three-time All-Star was, of course, one of the stars of the show, putting up 20 points on 6-for-9 shooting and grabbing six rebounds. He was tied for […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Ozzie Albies, Jose Abreu, Carlos Rodon, Joe Ryan, more

This is the time of year when some fantasy team owners could become lazy. Fantasy football season is just beginning and your baseball fantasy team may be out of it. Maybe you do not want to deal with your team in the middle of the pack anymore. This may then be the time to be […]

Ryan Jeffers Scratched From Lineup

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (back) has been scratched from Friday's starting lineup versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. It sounds like Jeffers is dealing with back soreness, so fantasy managers should consider him as day-to-day. In his absence, Christian Vazquez will cover behind the plate and bat eighth versus right-hander Andre Jackson. Jeffers has been on […]

Logan O'Hoppe Activated And Playing On Friday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe (shoulder) has been activated from the 60-day injured list on Friday. O'Hoppe will make his return after missing the last four months due to a torn labrum in his left shoulder. He'll be behind the plate and bat fifth in his return versus the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. […]

Jock Landale Will Likely Miss FIBA World Cup With Ankle Injury

Houston Rockets center Jock Landale (ankle) suffered a left ankle injury during Australia's warmups before their exhibition game against South Sudan. According to ESPN's Olgun Uluc, the injury didn't look great and the big man was headed to get an MRI. The full severity of the injury is yet to be known, but the fact […]

Frank Kaminsky Heads To Serbia

Free agent center Frank Kaminsky is heading overseas after agreeing to a deal with KK Partizan Mozzart Bet in Serbia. The 30-year-old big man was originally drafted ninth overall in the 2015 NBA Draft and spent eight seasons in the league. Last year, he appeared in 36 games for the Hawks and Rockets while playing […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Ryan Mountcastle, Spencer Torkelson, Michael Massey, James McCann

Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball breakout hitters article for Week 22. As always, we are here to bring you a few MLB hitters whose advanced metrics are popping out. My name is Joshua Costello, and I will be giving you 3-4 hitter names that seem to have sustainable improved production this season. Most of […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/18/23 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/18/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. 13-games on a Friday night and we have you covered. It's an awesome slate for pitching so we will need to dig to find some value with bats, but it's usually there, don't worry!   […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/18/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have a light Thursday to begin with, then it's chopped aside from that. The two early games are fairly boring for DFS purposes, but I know you'll still play just like I will. The early is fairly simple. Stack Boston and Seattle, run Kirby and Sale. You can get creative and try to run […]

Jonathan Toews Announces He's Taking A Break From Hockey

Free-agent center Jonathan Toews announced he's taking a break from the NHL to focus on his health. "I cannot deny my love for the game of hockey and still feel the passion for competing at my highest level," Toews posted on Instagram. "However, these last few seasons have been very difficult considering my health challenges. […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Matt Olson, Ha-Seong Kim, Omar Narvaez

Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball breakout hitters article for Week 21. As always, we are here to bring you a few MLB hitters whose advanced metrics are popping out. My name is Joshua Costello, and I will be giving you 3-5 hitter names that seem to have sustainable improved production this season. Most of […]