James McCann Homers Off Bench On Monday

Coming off the bench on Monday, New York Mets catcher James McCann went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and three RBI in the Mets 15-11 win over the Reds. McCann was sitting in favor of catcher Tomas Nido for the second straight game after going for 0-for-11 over his previous three games. Called upon […]

Buster Posey Homers In Monday Return

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey wasted no time in contributing in his first game back from the injured list in Monday's 7-2 win over the Dodgers. The veteran backstop, who had been dealing with a left thumb contusion went 2-for-5 with a single, a two-run home run, and a strikeout. Posey got the Giants […]

Mitch Garver Homers Twice In Return

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver went 2-for-3 with a pair of solo homers in his return from the injured list Monday against the Chicago White Sox. Garver homered in his first at-bat since the start of June, then followed it up later in the contest with another blast for his second multi-homer game of the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/20/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday, Rotoballers! The Milwaukee Bucks have a chance to etch their name into the history books tonight win a clinching, Game 6 win. It would be the second title in franchise history and the first since 1971. They also have the chance to become the first team since 2006 and third all-time, to be […]

Jake Rogers Expected To Miss 2-3 Weeks

Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers (forearm) was placed on the injured list on Monday after feeling discomfort in his forearm. He underwent tests and was diagnosed with a pronator teres strain. The injury is expected to keep him sidelined for two or three weeks. The Tigers called up Grayson Greiner from Triple-A after placing Rogers […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/20/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome RotoBallers! Forgive me as I'm in a bit of a salty mood. After crushing over the weekend, I had a very rough Monday night. First off, I was busy making dinner and was unaware that the Atlanta-San Diego game was canceled. Strike one. I also had zero Boston or Washington hitters in my lineup, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/20/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 13-game main slate on tap tonight, and it should be a fun one. There are some nice top-end pitching options while also having some great places to target bats. As usual, there are many value bats available throughout the slate that will allow for many different builds. You can stack up the […]

Tres Barrera Hits First Homer Monday

Washington Nationals catcher Tres Barrera hit his first home run of the season against the Miami Marlins Monday while going 2-for-5. He scored two runs in the game. The home run came off of Marlins starting pitcher Ross Detwiler. Barrera is getting the lion's share of at-bats behind the plate with Alex Avila and Yan […]

Mike Zunino Exits Monday’s Game Early

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (hip) exited Monday's contest against the Orioles early with left hip flexor tightness. He hurt his hip trying to throw Orioles outfielder Ryan Mountcastle out at second base during the bottom of the third inning. The 30-year-old went 0-for-1 before exiting. Zunino was replaced by Francisco Mejia and is considered […]

James Wiseman Expected To Be Ready For The Season

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (knee) is expected to be available for the 2021-22 campaign. "He's right on schedule for everything and, as of now, [the] medical team tells me he will be ready for camp," reported head coach Steve Kerr. The 20-year-old, who was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA […]

Ben Rortvedt Optioned To Triple-A St. Paul

Minnesota Twins catcher Ben Rortvedt was sent down to Triple-A St. Paul following the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox. The move was a corresponding one with the activation of Mitch Garver (groin) from the injured list. Rortvedt appeared in 31 games for the Twins, slashing .129/.197/.229 with just two homers […]

Padres-Braves Postponed Monday

The game between the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves on Monday has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Wednesday at 12:20 pm ET and 5:20 pm ET. The scheduled starters on Monday -- Right-hander Yu Darvish for the Padres and left-hander Kyle […]

Mitch Garver Activated Off Injured List

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (groin) was activated off the injured list Monday ahead of the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox. Manager Rocco Baldelli indicated that this move would be in the works, though it is nice to get the official word. The slugging backstop has been sidelined since June […]

Jake Rogers Placed On Injured List Monday

Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers (arm) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday due to right arm soreness, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. In a corresponding move, the Tigers recalled catcher Grayson Greiner from Triple-A Toledo. Rogers is slashing .239/.306/.496 over 38 games this season with six home runs, 17 RBI […]

Luis Rojas Hit With Two-Game Suspension

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas has been suspended for two games by Major League Baseball for his actions during Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates when he got into an argument with the home plate umpire. Rojas will not appeal his suspension and will begin serving it on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. The […]

Mitch Garver Expected To Be Activated For Night Game

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (groin) is likely to be activated for the second game of the doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox, per Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Garver has been sidelined since June 1 after undergoing surgery to repair a groin injury he sustained on a foul tip. He was a serviceable fantasy backstop […]

Eric Haase Avoids Concussion

Detroit Tigers catcher/outfielder Eric Haase (head) was removed from Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins after taking a fastball to the head. He sat out Sunday's game and there was some speculation that he had suffered a concussion. However, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch revealed that Haase is not experiencing any concussion symptoms. […]

Christian Vazquez Not Expected To Play Monday

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez (knee) is not expected to play in Monday's matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays. He was struck in the knee by a foul tip during Sunday's game. Vazquez mentioned after the game that he felt stiff and sore. It doesn't sound like he'll require a trip to the injured […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/19/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! Thanks to All-Star break, it feels like an eternity since a Monday slate has rolled around. Well, MLB is rewarding our patience with an 11-game slate to construct our DFS lineups. The big game to watch on the weather front is San Diego-Atlanta. As of this writing, there's a 45 percent chance […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/19/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have 11 games that start at a time acceptable to FanDuel, so that makes his a pretty large Monday slate. There's no Coors Field, but there are games in Cincinnati, Buffalo, and Arizona. There should still be plenty of homers to go around Maybe not 300 points worth like Friday night, but who knows? […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 7/19/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/19 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    Top Tournament Stacks for 7/19/21 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 […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 7/19/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 7/19/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have an 11-game slate on tap tonight, and there are not many great pitching options. Pitching is atrocious, so we will likely have […]

J.T. Realmuto Hits Walk-Off Homer, Then Collects Three Hits

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto hit a walk-off two-run homer in the tenth inning on Sunday to win the game that had been suspended due to rain on Saturday night. After that, the All-Star catcher would go 3-for-5 with two RBI in Sunday's regularly scheduled game. Realmuto is slashing a cool .274/.370/.452 this season and […]

Luis Torrens Hits 10th Homer Sunday

Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens hit his 10th home run of the year Sunday, giving him the third-most on the team in just 161 at-bats. He also walked in four plate appearances against the Los Angeles Angels. With Evan White on the shelf for the year, Torrens stands to receive playing time at first base […]

Will Smith Has Big Game In Loss

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith put together a nice all-around performance in Sunday's loss versus the Colorado Rockies. Smith went 3-for-4 at the plate with a walk, three RBI and a stolen base. Smith continues to be one of the more productive options behind the dish and is now hitting .265 with 11 homers […]

Stephen Vogt Records Three Hits In Team Debut

Atlanta Braves catcher Stephen Vogt looked solid at the plate during Sunday's loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. He went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a pair of runs scored during the 7-5 defeat. The 36-year-old veteran should get plenty of chances until Travis d'Arnaud (thumb) returns at some point. The hope is that the […]

Buster Posey Set To Return On Monday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (thumb) will be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Manager Gabe Kapler told reporters that Posey will return on Monday. He has been sidelined since the week before the All-Star break due to a left thumb contusion. Posey is hitting […]

Mitch Garver May Play On Sunday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (groin) could be back in the lineup soon, possibly as early as Monday. With the club partaking in a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox, skipper Rocco Baldelli indicated there is a chance the backstop catches in one of them. The 30-year-old has been out of service since June 1 […]

Willson Contreras Not In Sunday’s Lineup

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras isn't in the team's lineup on Sunday as the Cubs take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Contreras is enjoying a strong season at the plate for Chicago, hitting .241 with a .350 on-base percentage, 14 home runs and three stolen bases in 323 plate appearances. However, he won't be getting the […]

Jacob Stallings Blasts Walk-Off Homer On Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, four RBI and a run scored in a 9-7 win over the Mets on Saturday. Stallings walked off the Mets with a grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, as that was his eighth homer of the […]