Jusuf Nurkic Available For Game 5

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (thumb) is available for the Game 5 postseason matchup versus Denver. Nurkic popped up on the injury report with a left thumb bruise, although it is apparent the ailment isn't severe enough to keep him out. The 26-year-old is averaging a double-double throughout four playoff appearances this season, so […]

Robert Williams III Unlikely Available For Game 5

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (ankle) is doubtful for Tuesday's postseason showdown with the Nets. Williams sprained his left ankle in Game 3 after just six minutes of work and wasn't on the floor on Sunday during the loss to Brooklyn. Without him, Tristan Thompson should continue to see an increase in DFS popularity. […]

Sean Murphy Doubles In A Run Monday

Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy went 1-for-4 with an RBI double in a loss to the Mariners on Monday. Murphy has been a bit of a disappointment for fantasy as the sophomore catcher is batting just .214. This double was his first extra-base hit in 10 days as his slugging percentage has dipped all the […]

Joel Embiid Out For The Rest Of Game 4

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will not return on Monday night against the Wizards. Embiid came down hard on his tailbone late in the first quarter, but team officials report that it is a right knee injury that will keep him out for the rest of Game 4. Although the severity of the ailment […]

Joel Embiid Injured On Monday Night

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (hip/back) left Monday's contest against the Wizards. The big man came down hard on his hip and back toward the end of the first quarter and was escorted back to the locker room for further examination. Embiid's status moving ahead is unknown at the moment, but Dwight Howard should be […]

Zack Collins Knocks In Two Runs

Chicago White Sox catcher Zack Collins went 1-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader versus the Cleveland Indians. Collins drew the start with starting catcher Yasmani Grandal scheduled to start in Game 2. Collins hasn't shown much offense this season and is hitting .181 with two home runs […]

Will Smith Slashing .320/.376/.480 Through May

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith has had a strong month of May. He's slashing .320/.376/.480 across the month and has recorded nine multi-hit games. He's been lacking a bit in the power department so far this year. He hit eight home runs over 37 games last year. This year, through 42 games, he has […]

Orioles Option Chance Sisco, Call Up Austin Wynns

The Baltimore Orioles optioned catcher Chance Sisco to Triple-A and purchased the contract of fellow catcher Austin Wynns. Sisco has had a dreadful year at the plate, slashing .154/.247/.185 over 23 games. He was serving as the team's backup catcher behind Pedro Severino, a role that Wynns will now assume. Wynns made his first start […]

Robert Williams III May Sit Again For Game 5

Boston Celtics forward Robert Williams III (ankle) is considered day-to-day but may not play in Tuesday's matchup against Brooklyn. The big man was relegated to just six minutes in Game 3 after spraining his left ankle and wasn't available for Game 4. He has also been dealing with turf toe, so he is likely trending […]

Gary Sanchez Sitting Monday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is sitting for Monday's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. Sanchez is 5-for-10 with a home run and two RBIs over his last four games, though he'll cede the catching duties to Kyle Higashioka, who will bat eighth against Rays' lefty Rich Hill.

Carson Kelly Reaches Base Three Times In Win Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly went 2-for-4 with a walk, one RBI and a run scored in a 9-2 win over the Cardinals on Sunday. Since returning from a fractured toe that kept him sidelined for nearly two weeks, Kelly has struggled at the plate by going 3-for-19 with nine strikeouts over his last six […]

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 to Memorial Day weekend, which signifies roughly one-third of our fantasy season down and the usual spot where many teams have to take a hard look in the mirror. You could "lose" a trade if it helps fit a need. You can't keep […]

The Cut List: Week 10 - Time to Let Go?

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

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 10

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 10 of the MLB season (5/31 through 6/6). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some plus matchups to gain an edge on your […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/31/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a busy Memorial Day for baseball this year, with nine of the 13 games taking place early. Before we get to that, it's important to remember all of those who served in the Armed Forces who never got to come home to their loved ones. Those who made the sacrifice so that we […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/31/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Hello, RotoBallers, and let me just start by saying Happy Memorial Day! Today is not only the day we often use to kick off summertime, but also an important day to remember those who have served this fine nation in the Armed Forces. Memorial Day brings us plenty of day baseball, with the majority of […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (5/31/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We’re down to a two-game slate Monday night with the Bucks having eliminated the Heat on Saturday. With just four teams in action, we naturally have a much tighter player pool to work with, one that’s made even narrower by the fact rotations are usually more compact during the postseason. That said, we should have […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 5/31/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 5/31/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   Happy Memorial Day, RotoBaller premium members! We have a fun full slate of afternoon games. There's nothing better to add to your holiday cookout than building a few DFS lineups to keep an eye on between […]

Adley Rutschman Dominates Doubleheader At Double-A

Baltimore Orioles prospect Adley Rutschman was an offensive force during a doubleheader on Sunday. The 23-year-old catcher went a combined 5-for-6 with a walk and two home runs. Rutschman was batting just .211 on May 22 but he has since gone 10-for-18 over a six-game stretch to spike his average to .293. He also has […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 5/31/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 5/31/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 9-game slate with plenty of value to go around. Just a heads up, the slate starts at 1:05 pmEST, and the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/31/21): NBA DFS Lineups

After a busy weekend of hoops, we are down to two games today as the Bucks have already advanced. We have Philly trying to complete the sweep in Washington and Utah trying to go up 3-1 in Memphis for the nightcap. This is going to be a good one despite just two games! I have […]

Adley Rutschman Homers Twice Sunday

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman had a great day in Sunday's double header with Double-A Bowie. MLB's number-two prospect went a combined 5-for-6 with two home runs, seven RBI, a walk, and a strikeout. Rutschman is looking like everything the O's had hoped for so far this season, slashing .293/.465/.573 with the Baysox. It […]

Tomas Nido and James McCann To Platoon At Catcher

New York Mets catchers Tomas Nido and James McCann are expected to share the position going forward, now that Pete Alonso is returning from the injured list. Both Nido and McCann have seen plenty of playing time of late, with McCann manning first base, and both have been strong at the plate in that time. […]

Benjamin Rortvedt Goes Yard Sunday

Minnesota Twins catcher Benjamin Rortvedt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Royals. Rortvedt hammered the first pitch he saw of the day 417 feet into the left-center field seats at an exit velocity of 105.8 MPH for his first long ball of the season. The 23-year-old owns […]

Gary Sanchez Has Two-Hit Day

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a walk in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Sanchez rapped a pair of singles for his second multi-hit game in the last four contests. Despite the strong effort, his batting average still stands at a paltry .202- and the expected metrics […]

Mike Zunino Slugs A Home Run On Sunday

Tampa Bay Devil Rays catcher Mike Zunino went 2-for-3 on Sunday as his club defeated Philadelphia 6-2. One of two Zunino's hits included a two-run homer. Zunino has went yard on 12 separate occasions this year. The 30-year-old provides a powerful bat for fantasy managers who have him rostered despite a .212 batting average. He […]

Robert Williams III Doubtful For Game 4

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (ankle) likely won't play on Sunday against the Nets. Williams sprained his left ankle during Game 3 and was relegated to just six minutes as a result. Although the official designation makes no mention of his lingering turf toe, the big man is also likely still dealing with that […]

Red Sox-Marlins Postponed On Sunday

Sunday's scheduled matchup between the Boston Red Sox and the Miami Marlins has been postponed due to inclement weather, according to Dan Roche of WBZ-TV. There hasn't been an announcement on when the game will be rescheduled. Fantasy managers who have Red Sox players and Marlins players should adjust their lineups for Sunday.

Grayson Greiner Suffers Setback During Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers catcher Grayson Greiner (hamstring) has put his rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on hold. Manager A.J. Hinch is not calling it a setback, but the 29-year-old catcher continues to deal with a lingering hamstring issue. He wasn't exactly crushing the ball before landing on the injured list. It sounds like the Tigers are […]

Catchers to Stream - Week 10 Waiver Wire

It's your resident catcher advocate here, with my weekly defense for baseball's most maligned position. Instead of giving into easy narratives about the lack of talent at the catcher position and how they're the kickers of fantasy baseball, I'm here to create a place where catchers are celebrated for how they can help our teams. […]