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Myles Turner Playing Through Illness
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner is battling cold symptoms but continues to contribute as much as possible to his team's NBA Finals run. He played 30 minutes in Game 3 and had a few critical defensive plays does the stretch while finishing with nine points, two rebounds, five blocks, a steal, and an assist. It […]
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Reed Sheppard Will Play in the NBA Summer League
Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard will be part of the team's roster for the upcoming summer league in Las Vegas, as the team looks to create a bigger role for him next year. Sheppard was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, but he only played 12.6 minutes per game in 52 […]
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Kevin Durant Deal Could Come Sooner Rather Than Later
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Phoenix Suns are focused on trading forward Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, and Miami Heat. The insider said that there is traction towards getting a deal done soon, and that the deal could get done ahead of the NBA […]
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NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (6/13/25)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! The NBA Finals continue this Friday night as the Indiana Pacers host the Oklahoma City Thunder for Game 4. After splitting the first two games of the series in OKC, the Pacers won Game 3 behind a 27-point game from Bennedict Mathurin. Indiana can take a commanding 3-1 lead with another home […]
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3 Impressive Fantasy Baseball Breakout Pitchers - Bryce Elder, Michael Soroka, Colton Gordon
As we continue into the long, hot days of summer and the heart of the fantasy baseball season, almost every team is in the market for extra options in the starting rotation. Even if you have managed to sidestep all the injuries, building depth at the position is important as you prepare your team for […]
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Kyle Freeland Turns in Quality Start in Colorado
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland left the game with the lead after six innings of solid work against the Giants, but the bullpen couldn't hold on to earn him a victory. The lefty allowed three runs on six hits and two walks with five strikeouts, but he only gave up one run over his […]
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Robbie Ray Shaky in Coors Field Outing
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Robbie Ray only lasted four innings in his road start against the Rockies on Wednesday night. He threw 93 pitches to get 12 outs while giving up six hits, two walks, and four runs (two earned). He did have five strikeouts, but left with a deficit before the Giants rallied […]
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Kris Bubic Struggles Against the Yankees
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic has been putting together a strong season in his return to the Royals' rotation, but Wednesday wasn't one of his best days. He gave up six hits and five runs to the visiting Yankees while issuing four free passes and striking out a season-low three batters. He had […]
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Aroldis Chapman Locks Down Red Sox's Win
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman closed out his team's 4-3 win in Boston on Wednesday, working a perfect ninth inning against the Rays, including two strikeouts. After getting Christopher Morel to ground out, he struck out Taylor Walls and Josh Lowe to end the game. Chapman has 12 saves on the season and […]
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Devin Williams Earns Save No. 8
New York Yankees relief pitcher Devin Williams only had to get two outs to get the save on Wednesday night, as his team held on to win 6-3 in Kansas City. The Yankees started the ninth with a 6-0 lead, but Mark Leiter Jr. gave up four hits and three runs while only recording one […]
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Alex Vesia Slams the Door on San Diego
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Vesia earned his third save of the season in impressive fashion on Wednesday night. He entered the game with a three-run lead and struck out the side in order on just 14 pitches. Tanner Scott pitched the eighth inning against the heart of the Padres' order before Vesia struck […]
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MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/12/25)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! This Thursday night, Major League Baseball provides five games under the lights. FanDuel uses all five games on their main slate, while DraftKings leaves off the Tigers-Orioles matchup at 6:35 p.m. ET, and starts their contests at 7:40 p.m. ET with games in Milwaukee and Kansas City. Whichever site you're focused on, […]
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NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (6/11/25)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! After two days off, the NBA Finals are back in action on Wednesday night for Game 3 as the scene shifts to Indiana for an extremely important Game 3. Each team won one of the first two games in the series, and whoever emerges as the winner on Wednesday will have a […]
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Jo Adell Hits Home Run No. 12 on Monday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell went 2-for-4 with a single, a home run, and three RBI in his team's 7-4 win on Monday night. Adell is up to 12 long balls on the season, and six of those have come in his last nine games. Over that span, he is 9-for-29 (.310) with 10 […]
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Giancarlo Stanton Begins Rehab Assignment on Tuesday
New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) will begin his rehab assignment with the Somerset Patriots on Tuesday night, when the Double-A team hosts the Portland Sea Dogs at TD Bank Ballpark. Stanton has been out all season with tennis elbow in both his elbows. Since he has been sidelined for so long, he […]
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A.J. Puk Continues His Throwing Progression
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher A.J. Puk (elbow) continues to work his way back from elbow issues and has stretched out to 120 feet, per manager Torey Lovullo. Puk was able to avoid surgery after landing on the 15-day injured list in mid-April after appearing in eight games. He had 12 strikeouts and gave up three […]
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Emmet Sheehan Progressing in Rehab
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan (elbow) is looking to stretch out to four innings in his next rehab start, and after that Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts said there could be a conversation about Sheehan being a rotation option in the majors. The 25-year-old righty went 4-1 in 13 games (11 starts) in 2023 […]
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Justin Martinez Dealing with Elbow Tightness
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Justin Martinez (elbow) was forced to leave Monday's game against Seattle with the training staff after dealing with elbow tightness. Martinez said he "felt bad" after the game, but it wasn't clear if he meant his arm or the fact that he had to leave the game. The 23-year-old closer spent […]
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Bryce Miller Goes Back on the Injured List
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller (elbow) will not make his scheduled start on Wednesday of this week and will instead return to the 15-day injured list. He missed most of May with a bone spur in his elbow and struggled in his two starts since returning, allowing eight runs on 11 hits in nine […]
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PGA DFS DraftKings Value Plays - 2025 U.S. Open (Premium Content)
All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2025 edition of the U.S. Open! In this article, you will find our top-rated DraftKings DFS value plays for this week's PGA tournament. It can be challenging to define "value," and this task is […]
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MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/9/25)
Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Major League Baseball gets back to work this Monday with an excellent nine-game main slate on both DraftKings and FanDuel. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Each of the nine games is the first game of a new series to start the week, with some great matchups, including an in-state […]
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MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/7/2025)
Major League Baseball brings a jam-packed Saturday of action as all 30 teams are on the schedule at some point throughout the afternoon or evening. Several rivalry series and some great matchups are on the scoreboard this weekend, and several home run-friendly parks are in play. It also helps offenses that the weather is getting […]
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Alex Caruso Shines Off the Bench in Game 1
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso was excellent in his team's Game 1 loss to the Pacers in the NBA Finals. While playing 28 minutes to lead the Thunder's second unit, he finished with 11 points, six rebounds, three steals, two blocks, and two assists. He would have been hailed as one of the heroes […]
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Luguentz Dort Knocks Down Five Triples in Game 1
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Luguentz Dort finished with 15 points in Game 1 against the Pacers, finishing as the team's third-highest scorer behind only Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. All 15 of his points came on three-pointers, as he went 5-for-9 from long range and also added four steals, four rebounds, two blocks, and an […]
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Cason Wallace Moves into the Starting Lineup in Game 1 Loss
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace moved into the starting five in place of Isaiah Hartenstein for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, as the team went with a smaller look. Wallace played 33 minutes, compared to just 17 for Hartenstein, and finished with six points, two rebounds, an assist, a steal, and a block. […]
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 38 Points in Game 1 Defeat
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 38 points in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, but his Thunder couldn't hold on to defeat the Pacers. SGA missed a shot with 11.0 seconds remaining, and Tyrese Haliburton knocked down the game-winner to give the Pacers an upset, 111-110 victory on the road. […]
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Obi Toppin Drops 17 Points in Game 1
Indiana Pacers forward/center Obi Toppin played an extremely important role off the bench for his squad in their Game 1 win over the Thunder in Oklahoma City. He knocked down five three-pointers and finished with 17 points, five rebounds, and two assists in his 25 minutes. He finished with the second-most points on the team […]
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Aaron Nesmith Posts a Double-Double in Pacers Game 1 Victory
Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith had 10 points and a team-high 12 rebounds in 31 minutes in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. He was one of three Pacers with a double-double on the night, joining Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton. Nesmith knocked down three three-pointers and added an assist and a blocked shot while […]
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Pascal Siakam Leads the Pacers with 19 Points in Game 1 Win
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam scored a team-high 19 points on Thursday night to help the Pacers secure a road win in the first game of the NBA Finals. Siakam added 10 rebounds to finish with a double-double and also chipped in three assists and a blocked shot. Siakam led a balanced scoring attack that […]
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Tyrese Haliburton Hits Game-Winning Shot as Pacers Steal Game 1
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton emerged as the hero once again for his team in a thrilling Game 1 victory in Oklahoma City. The Pacers trailed most of the game and by as many as 15 points in the fourth quarter, but outscored the Thunder by ten points in that final quarter to claim a […]
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