DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/17/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! As we enter the Conference Finals, there are only one-game contests available for the remainder of the NBA DFS season. On DraftKings, they're called Showdowns, and on FanDuel, they go by Single Game contests. There are some scoring differences as well. DFS Scoring (Showdown/Single Game) Player Type DraftKings FanDuel Captain/MVP 1 player, […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 6

The minor league season rages on. Now that fantasy baseball teams have been drafted and the season is underway, it's imperative to monitor the top prospects who have turned heads thus far. At this point in the season, excellent prospect performances shouldn't be taken too seriously. Sure, there's no denying that short sample sizes can correspond to […]

Henry Davis Dealing With Minor Wrist Contusion

The Pittsburgh Pirates' prized catcher prospect Henry Davis (wrist) has been sidelined the past three games at Double-A Altoona with a minor wrist contusion. On Monday, the team gave an update on Davis's status, alerting The Athletic as to why he had been sidelined while also adding that he is expected to return at some […]

Hunter Goodman Raking In Single-A

Colorado Rockies minor league catcher Hunter Goodman currently ranks 20th among MLB Pipeline's Rockies prospects. Power is his best trait, though his overall hit tool also translated surprisingly well to professional baseball action. Defensively, the 22-year-old has made a legitimate effort to improve his skills behind the dish. He has put a focus on improving […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/17/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's Tuesday, which means we have maximum baseball action ready to happen. All-in-all today we have 18 games as three doubleheaders are going down. Two of these double-headers actually have their game two on the night slate, which is confusing quite a few things. You will have to keep an ear to the ground to […]

Mitch Garver To Begin Rehab In Double-A Tuesday

Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Tuesday. Garver injured his elbow last week and there was initially some speculation that it was a serious injury but he seems to have avoided a lengthy stay on the sidelines. For now, Garver is slated to serve as the […]

Robert Williams III Not On The Injury Report For Game 1

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's Eastern Conference Finals opener versus Miami. The big man missed three games during the previous series against Milwaukee due to left knee soreness. However, he got the green light to suit up for the pivotal Game 7 battle with […]

Mets-Cardinals Game Postponed Monday

The game between the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals has been postponed on Monday due to rain. It will be made up on Tuesday as part of a doubleheader, beginning at 3:10 pm. Right-hander Trevor Williams was scheduled to start on the mound for the Mets, with right-hander Miles Mikolas going for the […]

Christian Vazquez In The Starting Lineup Monday

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez is back in the starting lineup on Monday for a matchup with the Houston Astros and right-hander Jake Odorizzi. The 31-year-old got the day off on Sunday but will hit eighth against Odorizzi and the Astros. So far this season, Vazquez is batting .230 with a .280 on-base percentage […]

Royals Fire Hitting Coach Terry Bradshaw

The Kansas City Royals announced on Monday that they have parted ways with hitting coach Terry Bradshaw. Effectively immediately, senior director of player development and hitting performance Alec Zumwalt will join the major league staff and oversee all hitting efforts. Keoni DeRenne will remain as the assistant hitting coach. Entering Monday's game against the Chicago […]

Daulton Varsho Continues Torrid May

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher/outfielder Daulton Varsho has been on fire in the month of May, slashing .326/.396/.605 with two homers and a steal. He's recorded a hit in ten of his 11 games this month. With many of the top options at catcher struggling to start the year, Varsho has solidified himself as a strong choice […]

Deandre Ayton Benched In Game 7

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton only saw 17 minutes of action during Sunday's Game 7 matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. Head coach Monty Williams said Ayton's benching is an internal issue. The two of them had an argument in the third quarter, which led to Ayton sitting out the rest of the contest. The Suns […]

Hitter Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - xwOBA Leaders for Week 6

We're far enough into the season that we can dive into expected stats with some sense of reliability. Let's begin with everyone's favorite - xwOBA! Its given name is expected weighted on-base average and what it represents is the quality of each at-bat by a hitter. Statcast uses a combination of exit velocity, launch angle, […]

Mining the Minors for Hot Prospect Pitchers - Max Meyer, Grayson Rodriguez, Ryan Pepiot and more

If you've played even one year of fantasy baseball, you know that predicting minor league call-ups can be a frustrating endeavor. We have to weigh not only the talent of the player and the potential lineup opening in his major league organization, but also the relative competitiveness of that organization and any financial or service […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/16/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/16/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Man, I love Mondays. After the craziness of the weekend, we get to settle in on Monday morning, sit down in a quiet room and go to work! We have another strong Monday slate of […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/16/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, Rotoballers! DraftKings and FanDuel offer the same 11-game slate to kick off the week. It's an extensive schedule for a Monday, but that just gives us more arms, bats, and values to sort through. The first pitch for the contests will be thrown out at 7:05 pm Eastern as the Yankees visit the […]

Robert Williams III Doesn't Play In Game 7

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) didn't play on Sunday during the postseason showdown against Milwaukee. Williams was upgraded to available ahead of Game 7 after missing his previous three games due to left knee soreness. However, that didn't matter, as the big man never stepped foot on the court. While head coach Ime […]

Al Horford Has Another Miserable Offensive Showing

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford finished with only six points during the win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. However, the veteran made amends by racking up 10 boards, six assists, and a block. After a stellar Game 4 performance, Horford combined for just 16 points throughout the following three postseason games. Still, considering Robert […]

Brook Lopez Goes Cold From Deep On Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez had a double-double during the Game 7 loss to Boston by finishing with 15 points and 10 rebounds. He also got after it defensively by compiling three blocks on the afternoon. He did have a rough time shooting the ball, though, primarily from deep, by draining just one of his […]

Luke Glendening A Game-Time Call For Sunday

Dallas Stars forward Luke Glendening (lower body) is a game-time decision for Sunday's Game 7 against the Flames. He got injured In Game 6 when he took a hit from Calgary defenseman Nikita Zadorov and played only 4:20. Glendening carries very little fantasy value, but he's an important member of the Stars squad. The 33-year-old […]

Sidney Crosby A Game-Time Decision For Game 7

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (upper body) is officially a game-time decision for Sunday's Game 7 against the Rangers. He is free of concussion symptoms and it looks very likely that the Penguins will get their captain back for the contest. Crosby has had a very productive series and posted multiple points in each outing […]

Brian Boyle Out Week-To-Week

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Brian Boyle (lower body) won't play in Sunday's Game 7 against the Rangers and is considered week-to-week. The well-traveled veteran was hurt early in Game 6 when he logged just 1:25 of action. Boyle has had a decent series against his former team, picking up two points via assists in limited minutes. […]

Grant Williams Starting For Game 7

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams will remain in the starting lineup for Sunday's postseason battle against Milwaukee. Robert Williams III (knee) will return after a three-game absence because of knee soreness. However, it's unknown how much work Robert Williams will receive, although there's a chance his presence could still significantly lower Grant Williams' DFS ceiling.

Robert Williams III Available For Game 7

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III is available for Sunday's postseason matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. The defensive specialist has averaged 8.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks throughout this series but has missed the last three games due to left knee soreness. Still, while it's good news for the Celtics to have Williams back […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/15/22): NBA DFS Lineups

It all comes down to this, RotoBallers, as we have two game sevens on tap in the NBA playoffs today! The defending champion Milwaukee Bucks need to find a way to beat the battling Boston Celtics on the road in order to advance to the Eastern Conference finals and see the Miami Heat. Meanwhile, the […]

Tyler Stephenson Cleared To Play, But Not Starting Sunday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (head) was forced to exit Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after he took a foul ball to his face mask. He did not suffer a concussion and prior to Sunday's game, he received medical clearance to play. While he is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game, he […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/15/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/15/22 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 […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back, Premium RotoBallers, as we slide into a good ol' fashioned mid-May waiver breakdown. While we have a little over a month in the books, there's the overwhelming feeling that warmer weather has given us a livelier ball. The leaguewide slugging percentage is […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 6

Welcome back to The Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on the hot seat […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 6

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]