Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 21
Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 21 of the MLB season (8/16 through 8/22). 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 matchups in order to gain an edge on […]
Andrew Vaughn Isn't Starting On Saturday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn isn't starting on Saturday against the New York Yankees and right-hander Jameson Taillon. Vaughn is hitting .262 with a .331 on-base percentage, 13 home runs, and a stolen base in 362 plate appearances this season. The outfielder started the team's last game at designated hitter. He'll be replaced in […]
Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 8/14/21 (Premium Content)
Welcome in to Week 20 of the season! We've officially entered the dog days of summer post-Trade Deadline, and in theory we should see the contenders separate themselves even more from the teams that are mailing it in. I know I've started to notice much wider gaps in Vegas money lines, and while it can […]
MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 8/14 (Premium Content)
MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 8/14 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up for on this slate. It makes sense to deploy these guys as your cash game plays on FanDuel and as your SP1 on DraftKings […]
FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (8/14/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We have a tidy nine-gamer over on the blue site tonight and it's a doozy as exactly half of the slate is currently sporting implied totals of over five runs. There are just a ton of options on offense tonight, and there are a few very intriguing (potentially lower-rostered) pitching options that I'll be highlighting […]
Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 8/14/21 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/14/2021. These picks will target low-priced players who can help you build winning lineups for your DFS contests on FanDuel and DraftKings. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought-of guys. They usually lay […]
Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 21
In the second half of the baseball season, the playoffs races and the weather are all heating up now during these dog days of summer. Knowing injury timelines is now a crucial part of the fantasy baseball season. There are still many players that have injury questions yet to be answered. I will continue to […]
DraftKings MLB Lineup Picks (8/14/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Another day goes by and again I find myself covering for one of my MLB DFS buddies as this is usually Mike Marteny's article on Saturdays. I'm team #nodaysoff so I am happy to help cover for some of my teammates and get you started with your research for today's 10-game slate. I'll be providing […]
The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Relief Pitcher Rankings
It's the middle of August and the dust has settled from the Trade Deadline's chaos. There are still many fluid bullpens to explore, so let's get right into my top 101 RP Baller Ranks, which are geared towards traditional 5x5 roto leagues with potential mentions for hold candidates and ratio anchors. I decided to leave […]
Closers and Saves Report - Week 20 Waiver Wire
Things always seem to settle down a little around this time in the baseball season. The deadline is behind us, so a lot of buyers with previously unsettled bullpens got settled through trades. On the other end of that, a lot of sellers lost their closers but are in full tank/rebuild/evaluate mode so they haven't […]
Seby Zavala Hits Fourth Home Run
Chicago White Sox catcher Seby Zavala went 1-for-3 with a walk, two runs and a two-run home run in Thursday's victory versus the New York Yankees. Zavala has been filling in with Zack Collins for Yasmani Grandal (knee) at the moment, but Grandal is currently on his rehab assignment and is getting close to returning […]
Tim Anderson Walks It Off On Thursday
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson played the hero in Thursday's victory versus the New York Yankees. Anderson went 2-for-5 with two runs, three RBI and a game winning two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning. Anderson has been swinging a hot bat lately and is continuing to have another productive season […]
Liam Hendriks Blows Sixth Save, Earns Victory
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks blew his sixth save of the season on Thursday versus the New York Yankees. Hendriks was called on for the save with a three-run lead in the top of the ninth inning, but failed to pick up the save. Hendriks completed the inning with three hits, four runs, one […]
Lance Lynn Allows Four Runs In No-Decision
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn went five innings in Thursday's no-decision versus the New York Yankees. Lynn allowed four hits, four runs, two walks and struck out seven. It wasn't his best outing of the season, but Lynn has been having a great season overall. The big hurler remains 10-3 and now has […]
Adam Engel Day-To-Day With Groin Tightness
Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel (groin) is considered day-to-day after leaving Thursday's game with right groin tightness versus the New York Yankees, according to the team. Engel was removed for White Sox infielder/outfielder Leury Garcia in the top of the eighth inning as a defensive replacement in right field. The 29-year-old was in the […]
Eloy Jimenez Goes Deep, Drives In Three In Iowa
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI during a 9-8 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday. The 24-year-old took Yankees starting pitcher Andrew Heaney deep during the third inning for a two-run shot and his sixth of the season. The South Sider has been a force […]
NL-Only and AL-Only Waiver Wire for Week 20
Welcome back to the NL-only and AL-only pickups column. Each week, I'll look at five players who are under 15% rostered in Yahoo! leagues and who can be considered as options to add in deep-league formats, such as 15-teamers or AL or NL-only leagues. I'll also include a recommendation for what to do with each […]
Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects: Week 20
The weeks have flown by and we're already entering Week 20 of the baseball season. The fantasy baseball playoffs will be here before you know it. Generally speaking, it's been a down year for rookies. We've seen some impressive performances – especially on the pitching side with the likes of Trevor Rogers and Luis Garcia […]
EPL Betting Picks for Matchweek 1: English Premier League
We're back. A new Premier League season is here and once again, RotoBaller will be bringing you the weekly betting picks throughout the season. Before we begin, it's important to remember that many teams had multiple players competing in international tournaments during the Summer, many of whom haven't been back at their clubs for more than […]
MLB Betting Picks for Thursday 8/12 - Field of Dreams!
Happy Thursday RotoBallers! John, aka 'LucidMedia," back with you with our free picks for Thursday, August 12th, which happens to be my birthday! We have a nice slate of games to find some plays in today, with some early action as well as the long-awaited "Field of Dreams" game. I have a few games I […]
Daily Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the August 12th 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 […]
MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 8/12/21 (Premium Content)
MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 8/12 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have a split slate here, with the two major DFS sites handling them very differently. The main slate on DraftKings is the eight-game early slate starting at 12:10, along with a very short four-game night […]
MLB DFS Prop Picks for 8/12 Field of Dreams Game - Monkey Knife Fight
The 2021 MLB Season is moving along nicely and we are having a ton of fun with MLB props so far. We will be here week in and week out offering up advice for some of the best prop picks in the industry with Monkey Knife Fight. Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer some […]
Yasmani Grandal Goes 2-For-3 In His Rehab Debut
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) had a strong debut rehab outing at Double-A Birmingham on Wednesday. He went 2-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in the game. Grandal has been out since early July after undergoing surgery on his knee. Based on his productive Double-A debut, it's safe to assume that he'll […]
Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 8/12/21 (Premium Content)
Welcome in to Week 20 of the season! We've officially entered the dog days of summer post-Trade Deadline, and in theory we should see the contenders separate themselves even more from the teams that are mailing it in. I know I've started to notice much wider gaps in Vegas money lines, and while it can […]
Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Thursday 8/12
Sadly, baseball is nearing an end, and fantasy managers in daily leagues, no doubt, already have holes to fill with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily fantasy baseball streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these recommendations […]
Reynaldo Lopez Pitches Three Innings In Start
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez went three innings in Wednesday's no-decision versus the Minnesota Twins. The right-hander looked good and allowed one hit, zero runs, two walks and struck out four. Lopez got the start with starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (shoulder) placed on the 10-day injured list earlier in the day. Lopez is […]
Yasmani Grandal Set For Rehab Assignment Wednesday
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) was sent to Double-A Birmingham on Wednesday to begin a rehab assignment. He's been sidelined since early July after undergoing surgery to repair a torn tendon in his left knee. The 32-year-old is trending in the right direction and, barring any setbacks, could be reinstated from the injured […]
Tim Anderson, Yoan Moncada, Luis Robert Sitting On Wednesday
The Chicago White Sox are giving Tim Anderson, Yoan Moncada and Luis Robert the day off on Wednesday. Jake Lamb is getting the start at third base, Leury Garcia is starting at shortstop and Adam Engel is in center field. It's a planned day off for Robert, who returned from the 60-day injured list on […]
Lance Lynn Next Start Pushed Back To Thursday
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn was originally slated to start Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. However, it was announced Wednesday morning that he would instead start Thursday's Field of Dreams game against the New York Yankees. Reynaldo Lopez will be the team's starter for Wednesday's game, which is expected to be a […]