Mets To Resume Play On Tuesday Against Miami

The New York Mets have had no further COVID-19 positive test results since Thursday. As a result, the Mets will resume play on Tuesday against the Marlins at CitiField. It has also been reported that the Mets will play two doubleheaders against the Yankees this week, one on Friday and one on Sunday. This will […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for August 24, 2020 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/24 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup  Sample DraftKings Lineup    Please note that these are sample lineups designed only to show how you might use the above lineup picks in your own lineup. You should always […]

Sean Murphy (C, OAK) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of leagues ANALYSIS: If you took a look at any preseason odds for who would win the AL Rookie of the Year distinction for this season, you certainly saw Sean Murphy on the majority of shortlists, and that projection was well earned after Murphy earned five doubles, […]

Pedro Severino Exits Sunday With Hip Injury

Baltimore Orioles catcher Pedro Severino (hip) exited Sunday's game against the Red Sox in the seventh inning due to right hip flexor tightness, per Baltimore Sun's Jon Meoli. Severino slowed up running to first base after hitting a line-drive single into center field and was removed after. The backstop has been a great presence in […]

Austin Nola Hits Fourth Homer Sunday

Seattle Mariners catcher Austin Nola went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Rangers. Nola improved his triple slash to .298/.344/.524 and is only striking out 15.6% of the time. Nola has quietly been one of the more consistent catchers so far in 2020 and is currently the 6th ranked catcher […]

Yadier Molina Gets Four Hits On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina had an excellent game on Sunday, going 4-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI. Molina hit four singles, raising his batting average to .314 and his OPS to .629. He hasn't shown much pop this season, but he's putting the bat on the ball well. Molina should be […]

Evaluating MLB Rookie Performances - Week 6

It’s been a dream week for prospect watchers and dynasty owners who have been holding onto some of the recently called-up rookies for the past few years. Essentially every day this past week, we got news of a Top-100 prospect getting the call, something you’ll never see in a normal 162-game season. For those of […]

Brian Navarreto Gets His First Two Hits On Sunday

Miami Marlins rookie catcher Brian Navarreto got the start in Sunday's game and got his first two major league hits. He ended up going 2-for-3 with two singles. Navarreto got the call after Francisco Cervelli landed on the injured list and was forced into a start since Jorge Alfaro had played both ends of Saturday's […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 23rd edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Luis Torrens Draws Second Consecutive Start Sunday

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Torrens will be behind the dish Sunday catching Adrian Morejon against Houston. Torrens has now started back-to-back contests, with Austin Hedges sitting as he remains in an early season offensive malaise (.152/.220/.348). Yet to show much offensively at the Major League level, Torrens isn’t so much a fantasy asset as […]

Francisco Cervelli Sustains Another Concussion, Hits IL

Miami Marlins catcher Francisco Cervelli was placed on the injured list prior to Sunday’s contest against Washington due to a concussion, which has once again proven to be his bugaboo. Nearly forced into retirement due to concussions, Cervelli has returned this year and produced an .808 OPS in 62 plate appearances. With Jorge Alfaro back, […]

Austin Nola (C/1B/2B, SEA) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 32% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Seattle Mariners have been one of the sneaky-good offenses in the league and catcher Austin Nola has been a big part of it. Nola has been particularly good this past week with seven RBI and six runs scored in his last six games. […]

Luka Doncic Uncertain For Sunday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) is listed as a game-time decision for Sunday's Game 4 against the Los Angeles Clippers. He is dealing with a sprained left ankle, but the MRI reportedly didn't reveal anything alarming. Doncic wasn't moving well after suffering the injury last game, but the swelling is reportedly minimal. Seth Curry, […]

Steven Adams Exits Late In Fourth Quarter

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (knee) suffered an injury late in the fourth quarter of Saturday's Game 3 win over the Houston Rockets and did not return. He is reportedly dealing with a right knee contusion. Nerlens Noel could be asked to play heavy minutes if Adams is unable to suit up for Game […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for August 23rd, 2020 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup    Sample DraftKings Lineup  Please note that these are sample lineups designed only to show how you might use the above lineup picks in your own lineup. You should […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 23, 2020

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/23/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. It's an interesting Sunday, as DraftKings and FanDuel have widely different games being used on their Main slates. DraftKings is going with a mini-slate […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/23/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It's time for some Sunday baseball, with some great pitching matchups on the calendar. Today will be a great one to sit back and catch a crosstown classic in Chicago or the fireworks being put up by the Padres. In the meantime, build your bankroll and "Win Big in 2020" with RotoBaller. In this article, […]

Francisco Cervelli Lands On The Injured List

Miami Marlins catcher Francisco Cervelli was placed on the injured list after Saturday's game due to a concussion. It's unclear when Cervelli suffered the injury, but he essentially removed himself from Game 2 of Saturday's double header. Cervelli has dealt with several concussions in the past, so there is certainly some legitimate concern here. The […]

Pedro Severino Hits Walk-Off Single Saturday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Pedro Severino played the hero in Saturday's 5-4 extra-innings win over the Red Sox, going 2-for-5 with two singles (including a game-winning hit) and a strikeout. Severino lined a fastball into center field to bring home the winning run in the 10th inning. The catcher has hit quite well this season and […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/23/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

There's nothing like spending your Sunday afternoon lounging on the couch and watching your DFS stack of hitters mash. Today we're going to help that become a reality for you. I'll take a look at each position and build a lineup using my favorite plays on the slate. Our goal here is to take down […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (8/23/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA will close out the weekend with four games on the itinerary. While the Nets and Sixers look to avoid being swept, the Jazz and Clippers will attempt to move closer toward the next round. The Mavericks suffered a significant blow on Friday night as Luka Doncic sprained his ankle. His status on Sunday […]

Francisco Cervelli Departs Saturday’s Contest Early

Miami Marlins catcher Francisco Cervelli departed the second leg of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Nationals early, forcing Jorge Alfaro back behind the dish after having caught Game 1. Cervelli has proven to be an adept second catcher for the Marlins, having reeled off an .808 OPS through his first 53 at-bats this season. Entering play […]

Joey Bart Absent From Saturday’s Lineup

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart is not among the club’s starting nine for Saturday’s contest against Arizona and right-hander Zac Gallen. Bart, who has started each of the past two games following his callup, appears to just be getting the night off with Chadwick Tromp taking over behind the dish. While the Giants have […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (8/22/20): NBA DFS Lineups

At one point last night, the air was sucked out of everyone's lungs, and all watching Mavericks-Clippers feared the worst. When Luka Doncic went down holding his ankle, barely able to put weight on it as he left the court, a speedy exit meant a quick return for the young king. It was deemed just […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (8/22/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

All-day basketball should never end. Alas, what goes up must come down, and there is a chance this is one of the final days that we get to watch four playoff games in one day. So let's enjoy this considerable amount of basketball while it lasts and find those players that will win us some […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 22nd edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Zach Collins Done For The Season

Portland Trail Blazers center Zach Collins (ankle) is set to undergo season-ending surgery. The MRI revealed a left ankle Malleolar stress reaction, which means Collins is forced to undergo a procedure to repair the issue. He only played in 11 games this season due to injuries. Wenyen Gabriel, Hassan Whiteside, and Jusuf Nurkic will see […]

From Farm to Roster: Potential Call-Ups For Week 5

Today is a busy article since we've had quite a few call-ups between last Thursday and today and even more who we know are coming this weekend. Three of the five priority pick-ups I mentioned last week are already in the Majors and two of the guys on the Watch List (Franklyn Kilome and Dane […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/22/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Get ready for another Saturday of MLB action, with ten games on the main slate. We're going to continue to ride the wave with Mariners' pitcher Justus Sheffield, who has looked sharp in his past two starts. It's also a good spot to stack Cubs and Cardinals in exploitable matchups. In this article, we'll identify […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/22/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

Saturday night's DraftKings slate will feature 10 games with the Mets and Yankees game being postponed. We've had a rash of high-run total games in recent slates and that should continue tonight with a limited number of trustworthy arms mixed in with a ton of gas-cans that are ready to ignite. As has been noted […]