DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/4/22): Preseason NBA DFS Lineups

So I messed around and got a triple-double last night when I took down the $1 20-max on DraftKings, which was pretty cool. I only played 15 lineups but was tempted to throw 20 in when the contest overlayed by nearly 1,000 entries. My winning lineup had a bunch of plays in it from this […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/4/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/4/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's a tricky Tuesday slate. We have tons of games on the board, but a lot of questions about pitch counts and lineup to parse through as the playoffs quickly approach. We will do our […]

Adley Rutschman Wins Most Valuable Oriole Award

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman was announced as the recipient of the team's 2022 Louis M. Hatter Most Valuable Oriole Award on Monday, per MLB.com's Bill Ladson. The 24-year-old rookie was one of baseball's top prospects and joined the O's in late May, since compiling a .256/.365/.449 slash line with 13 home runs, 42 RBI, […]

Warriors Part Ways With Trevion Williams

The Warriors waived center Trevion Williams on Monday. Williams went undrafted during the 2022 NBA Draft after playing four seasons at Purdue. During his collegiate career, the 22-year-old averaged 10.8 points and 7.0 rebounds. There's a chance he may spend time with the Warriors' G League squad in 2022-23. However, Williams has made a name […]

John Butler Earns Two-Way Deal

New Orleans Pelicans center John Butler is receiving a two-way deal from the team. The 19-year-old went undrafted during the 2022 NBA Draft. However, after suiting up for New Orleans in the Summer League, Butler will continue his journey in hopes of becoming a regular fixture in the Pelicans' lineup. With that said, the big […]

Zeke Nnaji Has Option Picked Up By Denver

Denver Nuggets forward/center Zeke Nnaji had his fourth-year option picked up on Monday. The No. 22 overall pick of the 2020 NBA Draft has played 83 games for the Nuggets in his first two years in the league. During that span, he's averaged 4.9 points and 2.6 rebounds while shooting an impressive 43.9% from downtown. […]

Tony La Russa Stepping Down Due To Health Concerns

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa announced on Monday that he'll be stepping down as the skipper because of health concerns that kept him away from the team for the final five weeks of the season. He will turn 78 on Tuesday and hasn't managed since Aug. 30 after doctors told him he needed […]

Mets-Nationals Game Postponed Monday

The game between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals on Monday has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Tuesday. Right-hander Carlos Carrasco was scheduled to take the mound for the Mets on Monday, while right-hander Cory Abbott was going to get the start […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Dealing With Significant Illness

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns was recently released after he was required to stay in the hospital due to an illness. The 26-year-old wasn't cleared to walk until Saturday. Towns didn't give many details on the situation, but appears to be doing better now. The expectation is that Towns will be ready for opening night. […]

Salvador Perez Remains Out Monday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (thumb) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians. Perez is dealing with a sore left thumb and will miss his second straight game. The 32-year-old All-Star backstop is day-to-day and should have a chance to get back into the lineup for one of the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (10/3/22): Preseason NBA DFS Lineups

NBA DFS is back! Yes, we still have two weeks until the season officially tips off, but that doesn't mean we can't get ahead of the field by playing some NBA Preseason DFS! Is it risky? Absolutely! Can it be fun and possibly lucrative? Also, yes! Preseason rotations are never easy to figure out and […]

Third-Year Fantasy Basketball Breakouts: The Time Is Now

Not every player can set the world on fire as a rookie. Or as a second-year player. Sometimes, young players take time to develop. A lot of star players take a leap in year three, but there are also players who aren't stars but become solid role players in that third season. Anthony Edwards is […]

Alex Burns' 2022-23 Fantasy Basketball Rankings and Draft Analysis

I know what you're probably thinking."Fantasy basketball rankings in September? We haven't even begun training camp. Does he have nothing better to do with his time?" While I do find myself suffering from significant boredom during the NBA offseason, I want to clarify one thing: It is NEVER too early to begin discussing fantasy hoops. […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/3/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/3/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]

Third-Year Players To Give Up On In Fantasy Basketball: Enough Already

Not every player can set the world on fire as a rookie. Or as a second-year player. Sometimes, young players take time to develop. But other times, those struggles in years one and two can be signs that those players are on their way to washing out of the NBA. Below are five third-year NBA […]

Fantasy Basketball Forgotten Players Worth Tracking for 2022-23 (Part 1)

Whether it is because of injuries, because of a perceived lack of talent, or because of any other reason you can think of, some professional athletes find themselves on the outside looking in at some point in their careers. They get forgotten, they become part of their sport's past, and they have to make a […]

Fantasy Basketball Forgotten Players Worth Tracking for 2022-23 (Part 3)

This is the thirdpart of the ongoing series about "forgotten" NBA players I decided to write this preseason to bring some names back to the fantasy basketball forefront. I wanted to bring some players whose names have already (or could soon) entered the "forgotten" realm in the NBA, so that's why I'm highlighting them in […]

Shea Langeliers Blasts Two Homers

Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers had himself a nice day at the plate during Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The 24-year-old hasn't been too hot with the bat this season, but put together a nice outing here. Langeliers blasted two home runs in what ended up being a 10-0 blowout victory over the Mariners. […]

2022-23 Fantasy Basketball Comeback Candidates - Wings and Big Men: Part 2

There is a thing the NFL does that the NBA does not: hand a Comeback Player of the Year award after every season. As the very own NFL defines it, this award is given "to the player who shows perseverance in overcoming adversity, in the form of not being in the NFL the previous year, […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/3/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! It's the final Monday of the 2022 regular season, and it's hard to believe another DFS campaign is drawing to a close. With 11 of the 12 playoff spots locked up, DFS managers will want to check out lineups closer to lock time. Even pitchers will be susceptible to an early yank […]

Trevor Zegras Considered Day-To-Day

Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras (upper body) is available to practice again and the team considers him day-to-day. The young star took a big hit in a preseason game on Wednesday and Anaheim has been very cautious with providing a potential timeline for his return to action, but we have finally received an update and […]

William Contreras Not Starting On Sunday

Atlanta Braves catcher William Contreras (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the New York Mets. Contreras does see a lot of time at designated hitter whenever he's not catching. However, the Braves have decided to give the 24-year-old the day off to rest. Marcell Ozuna will serve as the DH […]

Steven Adams Agrees To Extension

Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams agreed to a two-year, $25.2 million contract extension. The 29-year-old was entering the final year of his previous deal, so he is now committed to Memphis for the next three seasons. Adams finished the 2021-22 campaign by averaging 10.0 rebounds and 6.9 points. He also played 76 games, the most […]

Salvador Perez Not In The Lineup

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (thumb) is absent from the starting lineup on Sunday vs. the Cleveland Guardians. The veteran catcher has some thumb soreness but this is more of a maintenance day for him. MJ Melendez is starting behind the dish and Edward Olivares is filling in at designated hitter vs. Shane Bieber.

Thunder Dan's Fantasy Basketball 9-Cat Specialists (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to RotoBaller's 2022-2023 premium draft kit! We're here to be your secret weapon when it comes to this fantasy basketball season. Here I want to highlight my favorite 9-cat specialists, players who can contribute across the board in all of the nine categories […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/2/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/2/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/2/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Today's MLB slates are split up as is the norm for late-season baseball. Half the guys I think will play will not, so you have to be as flexible as Gumby to play MLB DFS in September and October, but that also means that there is a lot of money out there should you dare […]

Bo Naylor Debuts Saturday

Cleveland Guardians catcher prospect Bo Naylor had his contract selected from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday and made his major league debut against the Kansas City Royals. Naylor came in for Luke Maile in the sixth inning and went hitless in two at-bats, striking out once. The 22-year-old had a very nice season in the minors, […]

Daulton Varsho Absent From The Lineup On Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher/outfielder Daulton Varsho is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants. The 26-year-old looks to just be getting a day off but should be available as a pinch-hitter in this one. Varsho has put together an excellent season, slashing .238/.306/.452 with 27 home runs, 73 RBI, and 14 […]

Damian Jones Getting Work With Starting Unit

Los Angeles Lakers center Damian Jones has been spending time with the starting unit during practices as of late. While head coach Darvin Ham hasn't announced who would begin the games for L.A. this season, Jones is in the running for the job. The 27-year-old signed with the Lakers in July after finishing last season […]