Catchers to Stream - Week 8 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. […]

Clint Capela Questionable Against Houston

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (Achilles) is questionable for Sunday's outing against the Rockets. With the postseason up ahead, the team may play it safe and hold him out for the season finale. However, even if Capela plays, it will likely be sparingly. With Onyeka Okongwu (shoulder) also out, Nathan Knight could see some extra […]

Kevin Plawecki Hits His First Homer

Boston Red Sox catcher Kevin Plawecki drew the start against the Angels Sunday afternoon, and he had a good day at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run. Plawecki's first big fly of the year, a solo shot off starter Jose Quintana, came as part of a four-run bottom of the fifth inning for […]

Jacob Stallings Exits Game Early On Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings (quad) was removed from Sunday's game with a left quad contusion, according to Rob Biertempful of The Athletic. Stallings was hit by a foul ball while behind the plate, and he had attempted to remain in the game initially before calling for a trainer and walking off the field. Michael […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Don't ask how, but we find ourselves in the middle of May with nearly 25% of the 2021 season etched in stone. You should have a clear idea of what your team needs, how many injury/minor-league stashes your depth chart can bear, and how […]

Rookie Report: Prospect Risers and Fallers for Week 7

Welcome to the latest edition of RotoBaller’s Recently Promoted Prospects series for fantasy baseball! Here I discuss some recently promoted MLB prospects and rookies , making note of what I think their upside could be for fantasy baseball managers, and whether they are potential risers or fallers. We have seen 87 rookies make their MLB […]

Andrew Knapp Scratched From Lineup Before First Pitch

Philadelphia Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp (side) was a last-minute scratch from the lineup just prior to first pitch on Sunday, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Zolecki reports that Knapp was scratched due to tightness in his left side, and he was replaced by Rafael Marchan in the lineup. With Knapp out, the Phillies have […]

Will Smith Taking A Seat Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. Smith has yet to homer in May, though he owns a solid .282 batting average with four extra-base hits to his name. Austin Barnes will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth.

Tucker Barnhart Getting A Breather Sunday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart is getting the day off on Sunday. Barnhart has four hits in his last three contests and is riding a three-game hitting streak. Backup Tyler Stephenson will assume the catching duties and bat fifth Sunday. Expect Barnhart to be back in the lineup for Monday's series opener against the Giants.

Willians Astudillo Behind The Plate Sunday

Minnesota Twins utility Willians Astudillo will be behind the plate as the team's catcher for Sunday's game against the Athletics. Astudillo has filled in at catcher as a defensive replacement this year, though this will be his first start of the season as the backstop. The 29-year-old is batting .316 with three homers and 11 […]

Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, Didi Gregorius All Out On Sunday

The Philadelphia Phillies will be without Bryce Harper (shoulder), J.T. Realmuto (hand) and Didi Gregorius (elbow) for Sunday's series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays. Harper and Realmuto both left Saturday's game with their respective injuries, while Gregorius has missed the last three games with elbow inflammation. Scott Kingery is starting in right field on […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 5/16/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 5/16/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 5/16/21 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 […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - May 16, 2021

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 5/16/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. Back-to-back weekend Main Slates with more than six games??? I don't know what's going on but I'm not going to complain. While there are […]

Gary Sanchez Collects Two RBI In Victory

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a walk in Saturday's 8-2 win over the Orioles. Sanchez helped the New York offense get off to a good start, as he drove in a pair in his first at-bat of the day on a base hit, which registered an exit velocity […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (5/16/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

On the final day of the regular season, there will undoubtedly be a ton of chaos. With some teams having nothing left to gain or lose on Sunday, expect more inactive players than usual. Since so many value options are available, fantasy managers may end up with more cap space, but that’s alright. In this […]

Salvador Perez Dealing With Groin Tightness

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (groin) was removed from Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox due to tightness in his groin. He's being considered day-to-day. According to Royals reporter Joel Goldberg, after Saturday's game, Perez was already trying to lobby his way into Sunday's lineup. The team will of course be cautious with […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (5/16/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

As is customary on Sundays, we have a very large slate to dissect with lots of batting and pitching options for us to consider. We have some top arms like Boyd, Ynoa, and Wood while we also have some great offenses like Houston, Boston, and Chicago to choose from.  I'll be providing you with my daily […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review - Saturday, May 15th News and Notes

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during last night's slate. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/16/21): MLB DFS Lineups

10 of the 15 games are on the main slate on DraftKings today. Pitching is a little thin. There's more quantity than quality, but we'll find some good places for you to build around. Pitching isn't as bad as it looks at first glance despite not having any five-figure guys to choose from. Rain shouldn't […]

J.T. Realmuto Day-To-Day With Wrist Injury

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (wrist) was lifted from Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays after suffering a left wrist injury. He was replaced in the game by Andrew Knapp. After the game, Phillies manager Joe Girardi told reporters that Realmuto is day-to-day. Realmuto went 0-for-3 in Saturday's game before leaving. He's now slashing […]

Carson Kelly Lands On IL With Toe Fracture

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly (toe) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a left great toe tuft fracture, the team announced on Twitter. Kelly has been one of the hottest catchers in fantasy early this year, slashing .338/.491/.613 with six home runs, 19 RBI and 16 runs scored in 28 games. […]

Christian Vazquez Leaves Five On Base

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez has struggled to start the year, and that was true again on Saturday against the Angels as the veteran backstop went hitless, leaving five men on base. Vazquez has a .258/.299/.352 slash line for the year, and he's been even worse over the last seven games, with only three […]

Onyeka Okongwu Picks Up Questionable Tag For Sunday

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (shoulder) has been deemed questionable to play in Sunday's regular-season finale versus Houston as he battles a sore right shoulder. Okongwu has established himself as a limited bench contributor in his rookie year, averaging 4.2 points and 3.0 boards across 49 contests (three starts). With Clint Capela not earning an […]

Kevin Love, Isaiah Hartenstein Out For Sunday’s Game

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Kevin Love (calf) and center Isaiah Hartenstein (concussion) will miss Sunday's season finale against Brooklyn. Love spent nearly the final two weeks of the year playing on a one-on, one-off schedule in order to keep him healthy, with Cleveland taking no chances in Game 72. Hartenstein ends the season on the […]

Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green To Play Sunday

The Golden State Warriors will get their key triumvirate of point guard Stephen Curry, shooting guard Andrew Wiggins and power forward/center Draymond Green back for Sunday's contest versus Memphis. With seeding still up for grabs across the Western Conference, the Warriors can be expected to give full minutes allotment to the aforementioned trio. Curry is […]

Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Steven Adams Out Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Brandon Ingram (ankle), point guard Lonzo Ball (thumb) and center Steven Adams (toe) have all been deemed unavailable for Sunday's contest versus the Lakers, ending their season. Ingram wraps up the year having averaged 23.8 PPG for the second consecutive campaign, while Ball set a career-best with 14.6 PPG and […]

Drew Eubanks Posts A Double-Double As Starter

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Drew Eubanks registered a double-double in Saturday's blowout loss against Phoenix, scoring 15 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. He added one assist and one steal while shooting 5-for-7 from the field and 5-for-6 at the line. San Antonio rolled out the bench guys here with the team stuck on the 10th […]

Yasmani Grandal Will Rest On Saturday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal will rest on Saturday versus the Kansas City Royals. Grandal has been off to a rough start this season, but he has hit two dingers this week. Grandal has been drawing plenty of walks this season, but he only has nine hits over 72 at-bats. It's encouraging that Grandal […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Posts 24-Point, 14-Rebound Double-Double

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns registered a 24-point, 14-rebound double-double in Saturday's loss to Boston, adding two assists with three turnovers on 9-for-18 shooting. KAT was 6-for-7 at the line but shot bricks from deep with a 0-for-5 effort. Towns did all of his damage in just 27 minutes. He should be fully fresh for […]

Anthony Davis Leads Lakers With 28 Points

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis produced a team-high 28 points in Saturday's win over Indiana, adding 10 rebounds, five assists and two steals with one turnover. He finished with 9-for-18 shooting from the field and went 9-for-10 at the foul line with a 1-for-4 record from deep. AD was questionable for the game with […]