The Angels signed starting pitcher Mat Latos to a one-year contract on Monday as an emergency move to make up for the recent injuries to the starting rotation. Jered Weaver is dealing with a shoulder issue after his start on Sunday, which could sideline him from pitching during the final week of the season. Matt […]
Full Story »Yadier Molina (Thumb) Out For Regular Season: Could Return For Postseason
Yadier Molina has been ruled out for the remained of the regular season with a thumb injury but still could return for the postseason. The St. Louis Cardinals catcher hasn’t played since Sept. 20 after suffering the thumb injury while applying a tag at the plate. Molina has been prescribed another week of rest by […]
Full Story »Sonny Gray (Hip) Done For The Year: Zito To Start Wednesday
Sonny Gray is officially done for the 2015 season after leaving Friday’s outing with tightness in his left hip. The Oakland A’s starting pitcher was trying to make a last start but the hip is still sore. Gray would only have one more start remaining for the rest of the season anyway, which makes the […]
Full Story »Scherzer Almost Throws 2nd No-Hitter Of The Season
Max Scherzer almost tossed another no-hitter on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds but settled for one run over innings pitched in a 5-1 victory. The first hit came in the eighth inning when Tucker Barnhart lined a single to left field, which ruined the possibility of a second no-hitter of the season for Scherzer. The […]
Full Story »Carlos Gomez (Back) Takes Batting Practice: Could Be Cleared Tuesday
Carlos Gomez took batting practice on Monday for the first time since he suffered a strained intercostal muscle two weeks ago. The Houston Astros outfielder was able to serve as a pinch-runner on Sunday but hasn’t been able to swing the bat or play in the field since the injury occurred. Gomez could potentially be […]
Full Story »Week 4 Kicker (K) Streamers and Starts: 2015 Fantasy Tiers & Rankings
It's Week 4 RotoBallers and we're obsessing over place kickers again! Yes, that’s right – kickers. After all, points are points, and even though kickers are very difficult to predict for fantasy points week to week, having the right one in your Week 4 lineup could be a difference maker. We're here to give you that life […]
Full Story »Start Eddie Lacy and Davante Adams, Both Active Tonight
After battling ankle injuries throughout the week, both Eddie Lacy and Davante Adams are officially active for tonight's Monday Night Football matchup versus the Kansas City Chiefs. There is no guarantee on exactly how healthy they are, or how many snaps they will play, but fantasy owners should still be starting both players in their […]
Full Story »Hughes (Illness) Monday Start Skipped
Phil Hughes has been scratched from his start on Monday against the Cleveland Indians because of an illness. The Minnesota Twins starting pitcher was hoping to follow up on his best start in a while but instead, he’ll have to get over a sickness that has been going around the locker room. Hughes didn’t allow […]
Full Story »Harper Benched Monday As Punishment For Papelbon Fight
Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams benched Bryce Harper from Monday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds for his altercation with teammate Jonathan Papelbon on Sunday. Harper is being benched as a punishment for what happened in the Nationals dugout against the Philadelphia Phillies. The outfielder did not run out a pop fly in the bottom of […]
Full Story »Papelbon Suspended For Rest Of Season
The Washington Nationals have suspended Jonathan Papelbon for the rest of the season without pay after his attack on Bryce Harper during Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Nationals closer is first being suspended three games for throwing at Manny Machado before the Phillies series. Papelbon is also being suspended three games by the […]
Full Story »Blake Bortles (QB, JAX) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues / Matchup Streamer OWNED IN: 24% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Much like last week, I expect plenty of garbage time opportunities for Bortles in Week 4. The Colts have allowed 15, 15 and 18 total fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks so far. The Colts' first two games saw Tyrod Taylor and […]
Full Story »Alex Smith (QB, KC) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper / 2QB Leagues; Matchup Streamer OWNED IN: 37% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Bengals are a solid defense this year, but certainly not a great one. They have allowed exactly two touchdowns, and have had one interception, in each of their first three games. So far it hasn’t mattered if it was Matt […]
Full Story »Week 26 Start/Sit: MLB Starting Pitcher (SP) Matchups
What’s up RotoBallers. Welcome to the final week of this column, as we approach the home stretch of the fantasy baseball season. Thank you all for RotoBalling with us all season long, and I hope that this column (along with the rest of our MLB content) has helped you win some leagues. Now let's get […]
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