Tre Jones Upgraded to Probable

Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones (hamstring) was upgraded from questionable to probable and will likely make his return on Thursday, when the Bulls host the Raptors. Jones and Josh Giddey (hamstring) have both missed time with hamstring issues, and while they were out, the team made several moves to shake up the backcourt. Jones and […]

Sandro Mamukelashvili is Questionable in Chicago

Toronto Raptors center Sandro Mamukelashvili (rib) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Bulls in the Windy City, due to a right rib contusion. The Raptors just got Jakob Poeltl back in action before the break, and he'll probably remain on a minutes restriction for a while. Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb, probable) […]

Micah Potter Uncertain for Thursday Night Against Washington

Indiana Pacers forward/center Micah Potter (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup, and he'll be a key player to watch for DFS contests and streaming options in a great matchup against the Wizards. He had 19 points and 12 rebounds in 27 minutes in his last game before the All-Star break against the Nets […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Headed for Surgery

Memphis Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (finger) is going to undergo surgery to address the misalignment of his right pinky finger, and after the surgery, the team should be able to provide a firmer timeline of when he'll be able to return this season, if at all. KCP gets plenty of minutes when healthy, but is […]

Ja Morant Out for at Least Two More Weeks

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (elbow) has not played since Jan. 21 and has been limited to only 20 games this season due to multiple injuries. He'll be sidelined for at least a couple more weeks due to discomfort from his UCL sprain. He is averaging 19.5 points, 8.1 assists, and 3.3 rebounds per […]

Michael King Hoping for a Healthy 2026

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King is a high-risk, high-reward option in 2026 fantasy baseball drafts after re-signing a three-year deal in the offseason. In his first year in San Diego, King showed his upside with a sparkling 2.95 ERA, 3.33 FIP, and 1.19 WHIP to go with a career-high 201 strikeouts in 30 […]

Corbin Carroll Targeting Opening Day Return

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (hand) said he is targeting an Opening Day return from his surgery to fix a broken hamate bone suffered in spring training. Carroll will get the stitches out early next week and should be able to resume hitting. The injury was to his non-throwing hand, but the primary concern with […]

Logan Webb Ready for Another Workhorse Season?

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb has been a durable and consistent ace for the Giants over the last several seasons, making 32-plus starts in four straight years and surpassing 200 innings in each of the last three years. He tied a career-high with 15 wins and topped the National League with 224 strikeouts […]

Griffin Canning Expected to Begin the Season on the Injured List

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Griffin Canning (Achilles) is not expected to be ready to join his new team's rotation to start the season, but he could be back relatively early in the season. He could be ready to take a spot in April or May after finishing his recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon […]

Ben Cowles Claimed by the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed infielder Ben Cowles off waivers from the Chicago Cubs. The 26-year-old offers good defense and speed potential, which could be very important for the Blue Jays this season. He originally came up in the Yankees' system before getting traded to the Cubs in the Mark Leiter Jr. deal back […]

CJ Alexander Signs Minor-League Deal With Astros

Free-agent infielder CJ Alexander has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Astros, and the 28-year-old lefty will likely serve as organizational depth for Houston this season. For the last few seasons, the infielder has bounced around Triple-A, spending time in the systems of the Braves, Royals, Athletics, Yankees, and Dodgers. He made it to […]

Jack Leiter Looking to Build on Solid Second Half

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jack Leiter appears to have secured the fourth spot in the Rangers' rotation coming into the season, behind a strong trio of Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi, and recently-acquired MacKenzie Gore. Leiter finished his first full season in the majors 10-10 in 29 starts for Texas last year, racking up 148 strikeouts […]

Kyle Manzardo Can Be a Great Late-Round Power Source

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo is ready to build on last year's success and came into spring training with a new look and new approach. The 25-year-old lefty bulked up this offseason, adding about 15 pounds coming into spring training. In 2025, he hit .234 in his first full season in the majors, exactly […]

Dylan Crews Ready to Rebound After a Rough Rookie Season?

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews was one of the top prospects in baseball coming into last season, but he had underwhelming rookie numbers. He's ready to turn the page and have a much better sophomore campaign, saying, "I think all of us have to forget about everything that's happened in the past. It's a clean […]

Ryan Walker to Start the Season as Giants Closer?

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Ryan Walker is likely to get the first shot at being the team's primary closer, even after a down year in 2025. Walker took over closing duties in 2024 and was excellent on his way to a 1.91 ERA and 2.52 FIP in 80 innings across 76 appearances. In 2025, […]

Romy Gonzalez Still Only Playing Catch

Boston Red Sox infielder Romy Gonzalez (shoulder) is still limited to just playing catch, according to manager Alex Cora, and is unable to do any other baseball activities while waiting for the PRP injection to work on his shoulder injury. The issue first cropped up towards the end of last season and has limited Gonzalez […]

PGA DFS DraftKings Value Plays - 2026 The Genesis 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 2026 edition of The Genesis Invitational! 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 […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Pitching Prospects for Dynasty Leagues (2026)

Pitchers and catchers are starting to roll into teams' workout facilities, and spring training is just around the corner. As teams start to get ready for an exciting season ahead, fantasy managers in dynasty leagues should always stay busy. Whether considering potential trades, reviewing positional prospect depth, reacting to free-agent signings, or preparing for first-year […]

Isaiah Hartenstein Resting on Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (rest) will not play on Thursday against the Bucks in the second game of his team's back-to-back set before the All-Star break. Hartenstein played only 18 minutes on Wednesday in the Thunder's blowout win in Phoenix, producing eight points, six assists, and four rebounds. Despite the light workload, he'll […]

Jalen Williams Will Not Play Thursday Against the Bucks

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) missed 10 straight games from Jan. 19 to Feb. 7 and left Wednesday's game after aggravating the injury. Williams will miss at least Thursday's game, but the team could be cautious to try to get him back for their playoff push. Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen), and Isaiah Hartenstein […]

Deni Avdija Listed As Questionable on Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (lower back injury management) is uncertain to play on Thursday night in Utah after being listed as questionable for the second game of his team's back-to-back. Avdija had a huge night with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists on Monday in a win over the 76ers, but he […]

Lauri Markkanen Will Rest on Thursday Against Portland

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (rest) will not play in his team's final game before the All-Star break. He played on a minutes limit on Wednesday, producing 19 points in 21 minutes in his team's win over the Kings, but he'll rest on Thursday on the second night of the team's back-to-back. Keyonte George (ankle) […]

Keyonte George Will Not Play Thursday

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (ankle) will miss a third straight game as his team finishes their back-to-back with a home game against the Trail Blazers on Thursday. George has played just once in Utah's last six contests, spraining his right ankle in his first game back after missing three games with a left ankle […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Will Likely Miss the Rest of the Season

Utah Jazz forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) is likely to miss the remainder of the season and will undergo surgery on his left knee to deal with a localized PVNS growth. The issue was discovered after the Jazz acquired Jackson in a trade from the Grizzlies, and the procedure will hopefully ensure his long-term health. […]

Luis Gil Throwing Live Batting Practice on Thursday

New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil will throw live batting practice as he looks to get ready for a full 2026 season. Gil will face Aaron Judge, Amed Rosario, and Paul Goldschmidt out of the gate. The 2024 American League Rookie of the Year got a late start to 2025, making his season debut in […]

Coby Mayo Headed Back to the Hot Corner?

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/third baseman Coby Mayo was the subject of plenty of trade rumors this offseason after the O's signed Pete Alonso to play 1B on a five-year deal. Mayo has been an elite power prospect for the last few seasons, but he hasn't really established himself in the majors yet. He played 85 […]

Grant Holmes has No Restrictions, Could Claim Rotation Role

Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Holmes (elbow) was diagnosed with a partially torn UCL last season and shut down at the end of July. He opted not to undergo surgery, instead resting and rehabbing, and now he wonders if it was a pre-existing condition, based on his quick recovery so quickly. The 29-year-old righty has no […]

DJ Herz Place on 60-Day Injured List

Washington Nationals starting pitcher DJ Herz (elbow) will continue to rehab from his Tommy John surgery to start the season and won't be available until mid-season at the earliest. He underwent the procedure last April, so he could return at some point this season, depending on how the recovery goes. The young lefty showed some […]

Julian Merryweather Joining Twins on Minor-League Deal

Free-agent relief pitcher Julian Merryweather is joining the Twins bullpen mix by signing a minor-league deal with an invite to camp. The 34-year-old righty has pitched for the Blue Jays and Cubs over the last six seasons, with his best year coming in 2023, when he went 5-1 with a 3.38 ERA and 3.52 FIP […]

Norman Powell Will Not Play Wednesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (back) was listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans. Powell will be missing his second straight game with this back issue after missing three games a couple of weeks ago due to a hand injury. Powell has been excellent when available for the Heat this season, averaging 23.0 […]