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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Nick Kurtz, Zebby Matthews, Mick Abel

As we head into June, the fantasy baseball season is heating up along with the weather, and you may find your team in need of some refreshment and reinforcement as the summer wears on. One top spot to look for new additions is from the prospects teams are adding to their roster throughout the season. […]

3 Impressive Fantasy Baseball Breakout Pitchers - Ryan Yarbrough, Ben Brown, Chad Patrick

As we get deep into the heart of the fantasy baseball season and the long days of summer, fantasy baseball rotations are being stretched to the max for just about every team. Even if you have avoided major losses due to injury or dropping an important starter for ineffectiveness, building depth at starting pitcher is […]

Lane Thomas Has Resumed Running

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (foot) has resumed running after being shut down and placed on the injured list last Friday due to right plantar fasciitis. Thomas is still day-to-day, according to manager Stephen Vogt, but has had some good days lately that could indicate that an extended absence isn't needed. Thomas has been dealing […]

Luis Garcia and Cristian Javier Throw Bullpens, Not Ready for Live Hitters

Houston Astros starting pitchers Luis Garcia (elbow) and Cristian Javier (elbow) continue to progress in their return from Tommy John surgery, but each is still just throwing bullpen sessions and not ready to progress to live batting practice. Each pitcher is hoping to work towards a late-July or early-August return to the rotation, although they […]

Collin Snider Lands on the Injured List

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Collin Snider (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a right forearm flexor strain. He made 24 appearances out of the bullpen for Seattle this season but posted a 5.47 ERA and 3.64 FIP in his 26 1/3 innings with four holds and no saves. Snider picked […]

Xander Bogaerts Exits Wednesday with a Sore Shoulder

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (shoulder) left the Padres' loss on Wednesday night in San Francisco in the sixth inning, and he is dealing with soreness in his left shoulder, according to Padres manager Mike Shildt. It's the same shoulder that Bogaerts fractured last season, and he said after the game that it has […]

Kyle Harrison Diagnosed with a Bruised Elbow

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kyle Harrison (elbow) gave up five runs on nine hits in just 4 1/3 innings against the Padres on Wednesday, but his team rallied and won, earning him a no-decision. In the fifth inning, he was hit by a comebacker off the bat of Gavin Sheets and immediately left the […]

J.P. France Scheduled to Throw Live Batting Practice Friday

Houston Astros starting pitcher J.P. France (shoulder) has been sidelined since last July, when he had surgery to repair a capsule tear in his right shoulder. He has worked his way up to throwing live batting practice this Friday in West Palm Beach, according to manager Joe Espada. The 30-year-old righty could then head out […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/5/25)

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! Major League Baseball brings another busy day on the diamonds with several afternoon matchups ahead of a solid evening slate. DraftKings includes the second game of the doubleheader for a five-game main slate, while FanDuel leaves off that game but still has a four-game slate under the lights. On the pitching side, […]

Ronny Mauricio Called Up by the Mets

New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio will join the team in Los Angeles for the rest of their series against the Dodgers, after Mark Vientos (hamstring) suffered an injury in the tenth inning of Monday night's win. Mauricio played 26 games for the Mets in 2023 and is a key prospect for them going forward, […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Suffers a Hand Contusion

San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. was hit on the right hand by a pitch in the second inning of Monday night's game against the Padres and was replaced in the next half-inning by Casey Schmitt. He had an X-ray on his hand, but manager Bob Melvin said that the X-ray was negative, […]

Mark Vientos Dealing with a Hamstring Injury

New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos (hamstring) went down with an apparent hamstring injury in the 10th inning of his team's 4-3 win over the Dodgers on Monday night. After entering the game as a pinch-hitter in the designated hitter spot, he grounded out in his second at-bat for the third out of the […]

PGA DFS DraftKings Value Plays - 2025 RBC Canadian 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 RBC Canadian 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 […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Brady House, Colby Thomas, Chase DeLauter

As we reach June, many fantasy owners are looking for help from the waiver wire. Whether you're looking for an injury replacement, an upgrade for a struggling player, or just planning for the future, one place to always watch closely is top prospects who are about to earn their promotion to the majors. In this […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/31/2025)

Saturday is another full day of MLB action with all 30 teams on the schedule. Most of the action will take place in the late afternoon with a big wave of nine games starting just after 4:00 p.m. ET and four more finishing off the day under the lights. A quick reminder before we dive […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Bubba Chandler, Roman Anthony, Coby Mayo

If your fantasy baseball team could use a midseason burst of energy, one of the best places to watch for some help is the top prospects teams call up to join the team as the season goes on. Catching the right prospect around the time of their promotion can be a huge boost to your […]

3 Impressive Fantasy Baseball Breakout Pitchers - Jameson Taillon, Tomoyuki Sugano, and Ryan Weathers

Almost every fantasy baseball team in the world is looking for starting pitching help at this point in the season. Even if the need isn't urgent at this point, one key injury or slip-up can quickly send fantasy managers browsing the waiver wire in search of solutions. As the season goes on, though, plenty of […]

Luis Garcia Jr. Homers Against the Mariners

Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. had a solo home run in his team's 9-0 win on Wednesday night, giving him five long balls on the season. Garcia opened the scoring with his 404-foot blast in the second inning and finished the night 1-for-4, while later adding a walk and another run scored. The […]

James Wood Goes Yard in Washington's Win on Wednesday

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood went 2-for-4 with three RBI and his 15th home run of the season on Wednesday night in his team's 9-0 rout of the Mariners in Seattle. Wood's home run was a solo shot in the fifth inning against Mariners starter George Kirby. He later walked and stole a base in […]

Andrew Benintendi Posts Huge Game on Wednesday Against the Mets

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi went 3-for-5 with two runs scored, four RBI, and his sixth home run of the season to power the White Sox to a 9-4 win over the Mets at Citi Field on Wednesday. He started the day with a two-RBI single in the first inning, added an RBI triple […]

Matthew Boyd Wins Again at Wrigley

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd improved to 5-2 in his 11 starts with the Cubs, with a 3.08 ERA, 3.44 FIP, and 1.26 WHIP overall on the season. He gave up just one unearned run in six innings with eight strikeouts and four hits allowed to the Rockies in his team's 2-1 win. He […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Crushes Home Run No. 15 to Carry Cubs

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong went 1-for-3 on Wednesday night against the Rockies, and his home run in the fourth inning proved to be the difference in the team's 2-1 win. Crow-Armstrong's home run came off Tanner Gordon on a pitch that was low and out of the zone, but PCA still managed to golf […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/29/25)

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! For the most part, Thursday is a travel day for Major League Baseball as teams get set for their upcoming weekend series. Don't worry, though! There are still four games on the schedule, giving us a small but fascinating slate for DFS fantasy baseball. Both FanDuel and DraftKings start the slate with […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Jacob Misiorowski, Andrew Painter, Marcelo Mayer

With Memorial Day behind us, we've reached the heart of the fantasy baseball season when roster management is critical to setting yourself up for the stretch run. If your team needs a boost, some excellent young prospects are on the way with plenty to offer for their MLB teams and your fantasy team. Three of […]