J.T. Realmuto Delivers Clutch Single In Surprise-Start

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto delivered a go-ahead single in the seventh inning on Friday, despite not being in the original lineup. Realmuto was added to the starting lineup after catcher Andrew Knapp was placed on the covid-IL hours before first pitch. Earlier in the week, the Phillies said Realmuto would see time at first […]

Three Phillies Placed On COVID-19 IL Friday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin, catcher Andrew Knapp and utility player Luke Williams (COVID-19) were placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Friday after receiving positive tests, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Zolecki adds that these are breakout cases, as all three players are fully vaccinated. Eflin had just been activated from the […]

Mitch Garver Placed On 10-Day Injured List Friday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a lower back strain. Garver has missed five of the last seven games, sitting out Thursday due to back tightness, though it appears to be something that will require an extended absence. The backstop has been excellent when in the […]

Eric Haase Activated From Injured List

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase (abdomen) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The 28-year-old has provided the Tigers and fantasy managers with some quality power production this season, batting .238 with a .293 on-base percentage, 19 home runs, and two stolen bases in 273 plate appearances. If Haase is available in your […]

Yasmani Grandal Activated On Friday

The Chicago White Sox announced on Friday that they have activated catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) from the 10-day injured list. The veteran was placed on the injured list on July 6 and underwent surgery the following day to repair the tendon tear in his left knee. When he was in the lineup, Grandal wasn't doing […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/27/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a full Friday night slate on tap, as the complete absence of day games gives us the entire MLB player pool to work with. Reliable pitching is in fairly good supply, and interestingly, there are a number of hitters who find themselves in particularly attractive matchups on the road. I'll be providing you […]

Pedro Severino Plates Six Thursday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Pedro Severino had a massive game at the plate in Thursday's 13-1 win over the Angels. Severino went 2-for-5 with a single, a grand slam, six RBI, and a strikeout. Severino turned on a fifth-inning Jake Petricka fastball, putting it into the O's bullpen to give the O's a 7-1 lead. Despite […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 8/27/21 (Premium Content)

MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/27 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    Top Tournament Stacks for 8/27/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick on if […]

Winners from the 2021-22 NBA Offseason Trades

The NBA offseason has turned into a matter of days--hours, if you push it--when it comes to player movement. Tampering present or not, the truth is that franchises lose no time in inking their new acquisitions to healthy deals, wheeling and dealing rookies and draft picks left and right, and pulling off trades with other […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 8/27/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/27/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 15-game slate on tap tonight, and it is a loaded one. When it comes to the pitching on the slate, it […]

Salvador Perez Launches A Grand Slam On Thursday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez had the biggest hit of the day in the team's 6-4 win over the Seattle Mariners. In the sixth inning, he hit a grand slam that gave the Royals a lead they would never relinquish. It was his only hit of the game as he went 1-for-5. Perez now […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/27/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, Rotoballers! The final Friday of August treats us to the full 15 games on DraftKings featured slate. While it's a lot to navigate, there are some typical ground bats and pitchers we will want to slot in our lineups. The action begins with three East Coast games at 7:05 pm Eastern including the Phillies […]

Austin Barnes Hits Fifth Homer

Los Angeles Dodgers backup catcher Austin Barnes went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's victory versus the San Diego Padres. Starting catcher Will Smith homered in the previous two games and it must've rubbed off on his teammate. Barnes has been a serviceable backup for the Dodgers, but can remain on the waiver […]

Ryan Jeffers Suffers Heel Injury On Thursday

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (heel) suffered a heel injury during Thursday's game against the Boston Red Sox. According to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com, Jeffers was unable to swing a bat or run after suffering the injury. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli spoke to the press after the game and didn't rule out a stint on […]

Curt Casali Exits Thursday's Game With Lower Body Injury

San Francisco Giants catcher Curt Casali (lower body) suffered an injury while running the base paths in Thursday's game against the New York Mets. He was removed from the game and replaced by Chadwick Tromp. The injury is believed to be a lower body injury, but we don't know any specifics beyond that at this […]

Buster Posey Remains Out Of Lineup On Thursday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (knee) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday. Posey has been dealing with right knee discomfort for the past few days, but it was reported on Wednesday that he was feeling better and should be able to return to action soon. Expect him to re-enter the lineup sometime […]

Sean Couturier Inks Eight-Year Extension with Philadelphia Flyers

Sean Couturier will be with the Philadelphia Flyers for another nine years potentially. Couturier signed an eight-year extension on Thursday for an AAV of $7.75 million. So, that total amount is $62 million Also, the new contract kicks in for the 2022-23 season. The center is one of the best two-way pivots in the NHL. […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 8/26/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/26 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 8/26/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

Christian Vazquez Tallies Two Hits In Wednesday's Loss

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez went 2-for-5 with an RBI in the team's 9-6 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. It was his third multi-hit game of the month. Vazquez has had a quiet year offensively, especially from a power perspective. He has hit just one home run since late June, despite seeing […]

Yasmani Grandal Could Be Activated This Weekend

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) is inching toward a return to the field. On Wednesday, White Sox manager Tony La Russa stated that Grandal's return was "imminent" while giving little additional context. On Thursday, La Russa offered a bit more clarity, saying, "I think there's a chance that he's going to be back […]

Max Stassi Sitting Against Orioles On Thursday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi is heading to the bench for Thursday's game against Keegan Akin and the Baltimore Orioles. Kurt Suzuki is getting the start at catcher and batting fifth in the game. Stassi went 3-for-8 with two doubles, a walk and three runs scored over his last two games, but he's struggled […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 8/26/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We've got a primary night slate tonight on DraftKings and FanDuel, which is surprising for a Thursday. We also have three true aces on the slate with Chris Sale facing the Twins, and Max Scherzer going up against Yu Darvish and the Padres. Beyond that, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/26/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 9-game main slate on tap tonight, and it's a good one. A couple of elite arms in Mad Max and Sale mixed in with some really intriguing stacks. Of course, the Red Sox will be popular, but there are many other ways to go when it comes to bats. Deciding to pay […]

The Outsiders: Prospect Hitters to Know for Deep Dynasty Leagues

Welcome to the latest update where I highlight prospects that should be on your radar in deep dynasty leagues. For "standard" dynasty leagues, we have RotoBaller's Premium Top 250 Dynasty Prospect Rankings, updated and maintained by our prospect guru Marc Hulet. But for you degenerates who participate in the deepest of dynasty leagues, you always […]

Will Smith Won't Stop Hitting Home Runs

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith continued his power on Wednesday versus the San Diego Padres. Smith went 2-for-6 with a walk on the evening, but came through with a big solo home run in the top of the eighth inning to tie the game 1-1 at the time. The catcher leads all National League […]

Francisco Mejia Launches Clutch Three-Run Shot

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run during Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. He launched a three-run go-ahead home run in the top of the ninth inning to give the Rays a 7-4 lead. It was his sixth long ball of the season and led Tampa Bay […]

Yasmani Grandal Expected To Return Soon

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said catcher Yasmani Grandal's (knee) return is "imminent." He was ruled out for the series against the Toronto Blue Jays, which concludes on Thursday, but is expected to return to the lineup soon. The 32-year-old slashed 321/.394/.464 with a home run, a double, four runs, and three RBI […]

Buster Posey Hopes To Return In A Day Or Two

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (knee) said he tested his knee on Wednesday and felt good, according to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle. Shea adds that Posey said he believes he should be able to return to the lineup within a day or two. Posey had exited Tuesday's game with right knee […]

Top 20 Fantasy Baseball Prospects for Week 22

With September just around the corner, we’re quickly running out of time for minor league prospects to make impacts on the 2021 redraft season. However, that doesn’t mean a well-timed rookie or two still can’t push you into the playoffs or help you wrap up a title. Service time consideration has become a major factor […]

Most Favorable Schedules for the Stretch Run

We are ramping up for playoff time in fantasy baseball land. Chances are if you're reading this that you're locked into a playoff spot or well in the hunt for one. With so little time left, it can be a benefit to look at your player's schedules to see what you'll be dealing with in […]