Yasmani Grandal Homers In Three-Hit Game Thursday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal had one of his best games of the season on Thursday, going 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored. He slugged a home run and also had two singles. Grandal's been a huge disappointment this year, as he's batting .204 with nine runs and 21 RBI, and the […]

Elias Diaz Expected To Land On Injured List

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz (hand) exited early during Wednesday's matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 31-year-old aggravated his right hand, while swinging during the contest. The organization did further testing and it revealed damage in his right hand. That being said, the Rockies are almost certainly going to place Diaz on the injured […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/12/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/12/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Another huge Friday slate on the board! It looks like a bit of a tougher one as well with no pitching plays immediately sticking out - so let's dive into it.   I've been running […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/12/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's another jammed-packed Friday full of MLB action with 13 games on the main slate and I'm ready to help you win some money playing MLB DFS. But baseball isn't just something I enjoy writing about or gambling on, it's a part of my childhood and a game that I watched and played for many […]

Real or Not? Legitimate Stats from Centers - 2021-22 NBA Season Review: Steven Adams, Mitchell Robinson, Jakob Poeltl

We're still weeks away from the regular-season tip-off, and while there is a ton of hype about the incoming rookies, we still need to reflect on the 2021-2022 campaign and what happened just a few weeks and months ago. Things have finally settled when it comes to the NBA offseason timeline so it's time to […]

Luis Torrens Designated For Assignment

Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens was designated for assignment Thursday. He struggled at the plate this season, slashing .214/.262/.252 with one homer, 10 RBI, and nine runs across 46 games in 2022. The 26-year-old was designated for assignment to open a roster spot for catcher Curt Casali. Seattle acquired Casali (oblique) and Matthew Boyd (elbow) […]

Julio Rodriguez, Curt Casali Activated From The Injured List

The Seattle Mariners activated outfielder Julio Rodriguez (wrist) and catcher Curt Casali (oblique) from the injured list on Thursday. Jarred Kelenic was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma, while Luis Torrens was designated for assignment in corresponding moves. Rodriguez spent close to the minimum on the injured list due to a wrist contusion. The 21-year-old slashed .271/.334/.482 […]

NBA Will Retire Bill Russell’s No. 6 Uniform Number

The NBA announced Thursday that it would be retiring the iconic No. 6 worn by Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell. Russell passed away on July 31 at the age of 88 and now becomes the first player in league history to have his number retired league-wide. Current players -- such as the Lakers' LeBron James […]

Christian Vazquez Out Against Rangers

Houston Astros catcher Christian Vazquez is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Texas Rangers and left-hander Cole Ragans. It will be the second straight game that Vazquez has been on the bench for. Since being traded to Houston by the Boston Red Sox at the Aug. 2 deadline, the 31-year-old backstop has […]

J.T. Realmuto Sitting On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Miami Marlins. It will be a normal day of rest for Realmuto. Since the All-Star break, Realmuto has been hot, going 18-for-50 (.360) with five home runs, 16 RBI and 10 runs scored in 14 games to raise his season […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/11/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/11/22 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 (8/11/22): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! This is John Brubaker dropping some of my favorite plays for today's slate. After a few weeks of relatively normal Thursday slates, we're hit with a five-game main slate this evening. Not only that, pitching is extremely top-heavy, with guys like Jacob deGrom, Max Fried, and Shane McClanahan taking the ball for their […]

Real or Not? Misleading Stats from Centers - 2021-22 NBA Season Review: Robert Williams, Mo Bamba, Bobby Portis

We're still weeks away from the regular-season tip-off, and while there is a ton of hype about the incoming rookies we still need to reflect on the 2021-2022 campaign and what happened just a few weeks and months ago. Things have finally settled when it comes to the NBA offseason timeline so it's time to […]

Wednesday's Orioles-Blue Jays Game Postponed

Wednesday's game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles has been postponed due to inclement weather. There was a two-hour rain delay, and the game was ultimately called. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader on September 5. Dean Kramer's start will be pushed back a day, and he is scheduled […]

Makur Maker Inks Exhibit 10 Deal To Join G League

Center Makur Maker is set to join the Washington Wizards' G-League squad, the Capital City Go-Go, after having gone undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft. The cousin of fellow center Thon Maker, who played five seasons for Milwaukee, Detroit and Cleveland, the 21-year-old Makur is coming off a season spent playing professionally in Australia. At […]

Jorge Alfaro Remains Out Of The Lineup

San Diego Padres catcher Jorge Alfaro (knee) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He was removed from Monday's game due to a knee issue. The 29-year-old has now missed back-to-back games and is considered day-to-day. His next chance to return to the lineup will be Friday against the Washington Nationals. Austin Nola […]

Keibert Ruiz Not Playing Against Cubs

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz is getting the day off on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs. The breather comes a day after Ruiz went off with two home runs and four RBI in Tuesday's 6-5 victory. The 24-year-old backstop is now hitting .247/.307/.359 with six home runs, 29 RBI, 26 runs scored and five stolen […]

Joey Bart Going For MRI Exam

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (ankle) injured his ankle on Monday on a swing and wasn't available to play on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres. He went for X-rays, which came back negative, but he'll undergo an MRI exam on Wednesday. It doesn't sound like Bart is dealing with a serious injury, but […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/10/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. As customary, we have an all-day ledger on tap Wednesday, and although DraftKings does not have a full-day slate, FanDuel does. Consequently, today's article will feature picks on both sites for games throughout the day, as even on DK, the suggestions […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/10/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/10/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have plenty of action on the night slate tonight, so we'll just stick to that main slate of games for our analysis here. Let's talk about this Wednesday group of baseball games!   Top […]

Fantasy Basketball - Veteran Free Agency Losers (Part 2): Nicolas Batum, Robin Lopez, Otto Porter Jr.

A key part of doing a fantasy draft is avoiding players who find themselves in a bad situation. The wrong pick can completely tank your season. On the other hand, rostering players in perfect situations can be the ultimately league-winning move for savvy fantasy GMs. Today, let's talk about some veterans that entered Unrestricted Free […]

Spurs Officially Ink Gorgui Dieng To A Contract

Free-agent center Gorgui Dieng officially signed a one-year deal with the Spurs. The terms of the contract were not disclosed. The 32-year-old has averaged 7.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists since being drafted in 2013. Dieng may not see regular playing time this season. However, he has room to make some appearances in the […]

Fantasy Basketball - Veteran Free Agency Losers (Part 1): P.J. Tucker, Danilo Gallinari, Gary Payton II

A key part of doing a fantasy draft is avoiding players who find themselves in a bad situation. The wrong pick can completely tank your season. On the other hand, rostering players in perfect situations can be the ultimately league-winning move for savvy fantasy GMs. Today, let's talk about some veterans that entered Unrestricted Free […]

Shea Langeliers Expected To Be Promoted This Year

Oakland Athletics general manager David Forst said that catching prospect Shea Langeliers is expected to be promoted from Triple-A Las Vegas before the end of the season. Langeliers is the team's top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he's currently hitting .281/.362/.513 with an .876 OPS, 19 home runs, 53 RBI, 57 runs scored and five […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/9/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/9/22 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 (8/9/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's Tuesday August 8th. We are in the midst of the 18th week of the baseball season, and there's no better time than the present to play some DFS and get involved in this MLB season! This article has daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 8/9/2022, Main Slate at 7:05 pm […]

MLB Hitter Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for xISO (Week 18)

You want power, or more specifically, you need power on your fantasy baseball team. If that is the case, you need to focus on a player who is capable of doing things that lead to extra-base hits, especially home runs. One of the sabermetrics that specifically focuses on pure power is ISO (Isolated Power). The […]

Myles Turner Is In Great Shape

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner is reportedly in great shape after missing nearly half of last season. It sounds like Turner has fully recovered from his left foot stress reaction. That being said, Turner is ready to play and says that his playing time is very important to him. He noted that he has come […]

Udoka Azubuike Likely To Have Increased Role

Utah Jazz center Udoka Azubuike could see a bigger role in the rotation heading into next season. The departure of Rudy Gobert has opened up significant minutes at the center spot in Utah. As of right now, rookie Walker Kessler is projected to be the starting big man. Although, Azubuike is basically the only backup […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/8/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/8/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Short, boring slate on Monday - but that doesn't mean we can't hammer down a good lineup and make some cash!   Top Hitters for 8/8/22 Aaron Judge ($6,400 DK) vs. Logan Gilbert Judge hasn't […]