Parker Meadows, Matt Vierling Still Not Throwing

Detroit Tigers outfielders Parker Meadows (arm) and Matt Vierling (shoulder) are still not throwing as they work their way back to try and re-join the Tigers lineup. Meadows was shut down after just one Spring Training game with a nerve issue, and Manager A.J. Hinch said Meadows is making steps in his recovery but also […]

Ben Brown Strikes Out Five In Loss

Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown was the first arm out of the bullpen for manager Craig Counsell in the team's 4-1 loss against the Dodgers in Tokyo on Tuesday morning. While the young righty took the loss by giving up three runs (two earned) in 2 2/3 innings, he also showed why the Cubs are […]

Shota Imanaga Shines In Tuesday's Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga earned a no-decision in his first start of 2025, but he held the powerful Dodgers' lineup hitless for four innings. He issued a pair of back-to-back walks to start the second inning and two more in the fourth inning but was able to avoid any damage. He struck out […]

Shohei Ohtani Delivers In Front Of Tokyo Crowd

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani was the center of attention throughout this week in Japan, as he and the World Series champion Dodgers opened the season with a two-game series against the Cubs. On Tuesday morning, he delivered a solid performance in his team's 4-1 victory, going two-for-five with a pair of runs […]

Freddie Freeman Could Play Wednesday Against Chicago

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (rib) was scratched ahead of Tuesday morning's season-opening win against the Cubs. The team described the injury as "rib discomfort," and after the game, Freeman said that the injury is in the same place as the injury he dealt with at the end of last year. He added […]

Tanner Scott Earns First Save On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tanner Scott locked down the first win of the season for the defending World Series champions early on Tuesday morning in the first game of the Tokyo series. Scott came into the 4-1 victory in the ninth inning and retired all three hitters he faced. He struck out Cubs' rookie […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Starts Second MLB Season Strong

Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto looked dominant in five strong innings in his first start of the season, helping the Dodgers secure the 4-1 victory in the first game of the Tokyo Series. Yamamoto allowed three hits, one walk, and one earned run in five innings while picking up four strikeouts. He had the whole […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers and Draft Values - Outfield Gems to Know

Outfield is a unique position in fantasy baseball since every MLB team plays multiple outfielders in every game. Fantasy baseball leagues treat the outfield spot very differently than every other position as a result, and you need a unique strategy on how to build your roster at that position. One useful strategy is often to […]

PGA DFS DraftKings Value Plays - 2025 Valspar Championship (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 Valspar Championship! In this article, you will find our top-rated DraftKings DFS value plays for this week's PGA tournament. It can be tough to define "value," and that task is […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday, 3/17/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

On Monday night, the NBA gets the new work week underway with 10 games on the main slate. The first game doesn't tip off until 7:30 p.m. ET, with three games at 8:00 p.m. ET, four games at 10:00 p.m. ET, and the final game of the night at 10:30 p.m. ET when the Lakers […]

18 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Hitter Values at Every Position (C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF)

Spring training is also fantasy baseball draft season, and Rotoballer has you covered with deep, thorough coverage of multiple formats and angles throughout the next several weeks. One of the top things everyone is looking for at this time of year is fantasy baseball sleepers. In this post, I'll run down my top hitter sleepers […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 3/14/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Friday night tips off the weekend with a seven-game NBA DFS slate on DraftKings. Four of the seven games tip off at 8:00 p.m. ET, but the contests lock at 7:00 p.m. ET when the Sixers host the Pacers and the Heat welcome in the Celtics. Of the 14 teams in the player pool, the […]

Later-Round Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers - Rookies To Stash (2025)

Rookies are a great way to build your fantasy baseball team with some exciting new talent, and there are some exciting young players ready to emerge onto the scene in 2025. Some rookies are being drafted very early in drafts, but others can bring great value late in drafts with one of your last few […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday, 3/12/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

After a monster slate on Monday and a smaller slate on Tuesday, the NBA is looking for that "just right" size by going with a seven-game slate this Wednesday night on DraftKings. There are actually nine games on the schedule for Wednesday, but the two games that start at 10:00 p.m. ET are on a […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates at Second Base - Undervalued Draft Targets

Second base didn't earn its nickname as the keystone from its fantasy baseball value, but it is a critical position to figure out in your fantasy baseball drafts. Overall, the position is thin at the top, which allows an opportunity to set your team apart with an elite option. However, if you miss out on […]

PGA DFS DraftKings Value Plays - 2025 THE PLAYERS Championship (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 THE PLAYERS Championship! In this article, you will find our top-rated DraftKings DFS value plays for this week's PGA tournament. It can be tough to define "value," and that task […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday, 3/10/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA and DraftKings are not messing around! The work week gets off to a flying start on Monday with a 10-game monster slate this Monday. The first games get underway at 7:30 p.m. EDT, so there is a little extra time to tinker before contests lock. The two late games in San Francisco and […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 3/7/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The main fantasy basketball slate on DraftKings this Friday includes all eight games on the NBA schedule. The Knicks are the only one of the 16 teams in the player pool who are playing for the second day in a row while the Hornets, Heat, and Raptors are on the front half of their back-to-back […]

Justin Edwards Uncertain For Thursday's Matchup In Boston

Philadelphia 76ers forward Justin Edwards (ankle) was listed as questionable for Thursday's game in Boston when the Sixers face the defending champion Celtics. Edwards has missed four games since the All-Star break with this ankle issue, but he did play through the issue on Tuesday in the 76ers' most recent game. He played 37 minutes […]

Paul George Questionable Thursday In Boston

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (groin) was listed as questionable for Thursday's road game in Boston. He left Tuesday's game with groin soreness after playing 30 minutes. With Tyrese Maxey (back) out, George could have a big role if he's available, but he has battled this nagging injury for several weeks and it seems to […]

Santi Aldama Sidelined Wednesday Against The Thunder

Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (calf) will not be able to play through his questionable tag in Wednesday's matchup against Oklahoma City, leaving the Grizzlies especially short-handed at forward. Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) was already out, so Aldama's absence will leave even more work for Brandon Clarke, GG Jackson II, and Vince Williams Jr. alongside […]

Ja Morant Will Play Against Oklahoma City

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) will be available to return after a two-game absence on Wednesday night for his team's big matchup with the Thunder. His return will help lessen the workload of Desmond Bane, but both guards will likely have to carry plenty of offense with Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) and Santi Aldama […]

Tyrese Maxey Will Not Play Thursday Against Boston

76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (back) is listed as out for his team's trip to Boston on Thursday night. This will be Maxey's second straight absence after also missing Tuesday's game with what the team is calling a "lower back sprain." While they have not put a timetable on his return, it sounds like an injury […]

Fred VanVleet Listed As Out Thursday Against New Orleans

Rockets guard Fred VanVleet will miss his third straight game on Thursday due to an ankle injury. He missed 11 games in February with the same issue and returned for one game on March 1 against the Kings. He played 35 minutes but only had three points to go with five assists and five rebounds. […]

Zeke Nnaji Active Wednesday Night Against Sacramento

Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji (ankle) was listed as questionable due to a left ankle sprain for Wednesday's game against the Kings, but coach Mike Malone said he will be active. Nikola Jokic (ankle) and Aaron Gordon (ankle) remain game-time decisions, but Nnaji will be available and able to fill in if needed. The 24-year-old […]

Vlatko Cancar Available To Play Wednesday

Denver Nuggets center Vlatko Cancar (knee) will be active for the first time since mid-November on Wednesday when his team hosts the Kings. Cancar has only played four games this season and only averaged 8.4 minutes in those games. He hasn't made a fantasy impact yet, but he will be able to play and could […]

Peyton Watson Will Play Wednesday Against Sacramento

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (knee) has missed the last 13 games for the Nuggets, but he has been upgraded to available for Wednesday night's home game against the Kings. Before the injury, Watson was playing a significant role off the bench, averaging 6.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.8 blocks in […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday, 3/5/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

For the third straight day, the NBA has seven games on the main DFS fantasy basketball slate for DraftKings this Wednesday night. The first four games all tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET when contests lock with three more games getting underway by 9:30 p.m. ET. The late game between the Clippers and Pistons is […]

PGA DFS DraftKings Value Plays - 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational (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 Arnold Palmer Invitational! In this article, you will find our top-rated DraftKings DFS value plays for this week's PGA tournament. It can be tough to define "value," and that task […]

5 Outfield Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates

Since every team Major League Baseball team features multiple outfielders, it's typically a deep and rich fantasy baseball position. Some of the best batters in fantasy baseball come from the very top of the position rankings, but there are also some great fantasy baseball sleepers and undervalued options to target late in your drafts as […]