Kyrie Irving Might Play on Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (personal) has a chance of suiting up for Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Irving did not play on Sunday after learning that his close friend Kobe Bryant had tragically passed away. Irving did practice with the team on Tuesday, so that's a positive sign. Spencer Dinwiddie would head back […]

Chiefs May Wait On Patrick Mahomes Extension

Kansas City Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said the team could wait until next year to sign quarterback Patrick Mahomes to a long-term contract extension. "I don't want to say necessarily it has to be this offseason, but I will say that it's a priority to get him done," Hunt said. A first-round pick in 2017, […]

DeAndre Jordan is Expected to Play on Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan (finger) is expected to return for Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He's missed each of the last five games with a dislocated right middle finger. Jarrett Allen will see less playing time with Jordan back in the mix. Nicolas Claxton is going to lose the most playing time here […]

Kristaps Porzingis is Questionable Against Suns

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. It's the second game of a back-to-back set, so we'll see if Dallas decides to rest him in this one. He looked good on Monday, so we'll see if the Mavs decide to take the cautious approach. Willie […]

Kendrick Nunn Might Play on Tuesday

Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Boston Celtics. He's missed each of the last two games due to a sore left Achilles. However, it sounds like Nunn is making progress, so he could return as early as next game. Tyler Herro and Dion Waiters will see […]

Darius Garland Will Rest on Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (rest) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He's averaging 34.2 minutes over the last five games. This marks the first game that Garland will miss of his career. Collin Sexton will see more minutes and a higher usage without Garland on the court. Matthew […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is Ruled Out Against Wizards

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. This is the first time that Antetokounmpo has popped up on the injury report with right shoulder soreness this season. The Bucks could be just being cautious here and resting their MVP candidate. Ersan Ilyasova is expected to […]

Wilmer Flores' Market Picking Up

The market for free-agent infielder Wilmer Flores is starting to move, according to sources. With the free-agent market for hitters really thinning out at this point in the offseason, Flores is one of the more attractive utility men still available. The 28-year-old had just 265 at-bats with the Diamondbacks in 89 games last year due […]

Jayson Tatum is Unlikely to Play on Tuesday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (groin) is unlikely to play in Tuesday's game against the Miami Heat, according to head coach Brad Stevens. He's listed as doubtful on the injury report, so fantasy owners shouldn't expect Tatum to be out there for this one. There could be more minutes for Grant Williams, but Kemba Walker, […]

Bruno Fernando is Unlikely to Play on Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks center Bruno Fernando (calf) is not expected to play in Tuesday's game against the Toronto Raptors, according to head coach Lloyd Pierce. He was listed as questionable on Monday, but it sounds like he'll sit this one out due to a left calf strain. Alex Len (hip) is out as well, so the […]

Ricky Rubio Upgraded to Probable for Tuesday

Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio (ankle) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Rubio tweaked his ankle over the weekend, but was able to get through shootaround on Tuesday. It doesn't sound like Rubio is going to be limited for this game. Fantasy owners should check back closer to tip-off just […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury News - Lineup Updates for Week 15

It is with heavy hearts that we're attempting to return to some semblance of normalcy after the shocking death of Kobe Bryant and eight others in a helicopter crash Sunday. It is really sobering to be thinking about fantasy basketball in light of such real-world tragedy. However, the show must go on, and there remains […]

Power Pivots: PGA DFS (Ownership Projections) - Waste Management Phoenix Open

Please enjoy this RotoBaller PGA Premium article free for a limited time. Hi RotoBallers and welcome to Power Pivots! In this article we'll discuss some players that are currently projected to be popular (Chalk) options in this week's DraftKings PGA tournaments and highlight some pivot options that will come with less ownership. All DraftKings PGA […]

Cubs Sign Jeremy Jeffress

The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year contract with relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress. Jeffress had a rough 5.02 ERA over 48 appearances last season while battling shoulder and hip issues. Jeffress was released in September and finished the season unemployed. Jeffress did have a sparkling in 1.29 ERA in 2018 and the Cubs are […]

Astros Choose Dusty Baker As Next Manager

The Houston Astros are expected to choose Dusty Baker as their next manager following the fallout from the sign-stealing scandal, according to a person familiar with the hiring. Baker's contract isn't officially finalized, but the 70-year-old three-time National League Manager of the Year is lined up to receive the job. He has guided four teams […]

William Nylander Has Multi-Point Night Against Predators

Toronto Maple Leafs right winger William Nylander finished with his 11th multi-point game of the season in Monday's 5-2 victory against the Predators, as the 23-year-old posted one goal, one assist, a plus-one rating and four shots on goal in the contest. Nylander opened the scoring with a breakaway goal less than five minutes into […]

Steven Stamkos Scores Twice Monday Night

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos had two goals and right wing Nikita Kucherov bagged two assists in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to Dallas. The Bolts took the lead in the game but then had to rely on a late Stamkos goal to get at least something from the match. His 20th goal of the […]

Jamie Benn Lifts Stars Past Lightning

Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn notched two goals in Monday's matchup against the Lightning, helping the team to a 3-2 victory in overtime. Denis Gurianov opened the scoring for Dallas before Benn took over. Ben Bishop had 23 saves against his former team, taking his record for the season to 17-10-3. Benn had a miserable […]

Brewers Sign Shelby Miller To Minor League Contract

The Milwaukee Brewers signed right-handed pitcher Shelby Miller to a minor league contract with an invite to join the major league club for spring training. Miller is a former first-round pick in 2009 and was voted into the All-Star game in 2015. He is 38-56 with a 4.11 ERA in 150 games in his eight-year […]

Daily Fantasy Golf DraftKings Picks (PGA DFS): Waste Management Open

Welcome back RotoBallers! Marc Leishman held off pursuers on Sunday at the Farmers Insurance Open, closing the final round with a seven-under 65. The Aussie gained an astronomical 4.7 strokes putting during his fourth round, helping him to find the winner's circle after connecting on only three of 14 fairways on the day. Leishman proved […]

Thatcher Demko Shuts Down Blues On Monday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko picked up his 10th win of the campaign in leading his team to a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Monday. The rookie netminder gave up a goal to Blues forward David Perron just 3:06 into the contest but was perfect the rest of the way - turning […]

J.T. Miller Buries Two Goals In Monday's Win

Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller registered a pair of goals as his team defeated the visiting St. Louis Blues on Monday night. The 26-year-old found the back of the net twice in a nine-minute span in the middle frame and that was all the Canucks needed (aside from a empty net goal from center Bo […]

Randy Dobnak - 2020 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

When searching for a potential fantasy baseball pitching breakout or sleeper, we generally look at top prospects or players that were high picks in their draft year. Usually, these are high-velocity arms who have dominated opponents since high school or international sensations that have been under tutelage from a major-league club since getting signed as […]

Jakob Poeltl Notches Double-Double As Starter

San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl replaced LaMarcus Aldridge (thumb) in the starting lineup on Monday against Chicago and went on to produce his second double-double of the season with 16 points and a game-high 13 rebounds. He also had three blocks, while shooting 7-for-12 from the field and 2-for-8 from the charity stripe. The […]

DeMar DeRozan Goes For 36 Points Against Bulls

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan scored a game-high 36 points in Monday's loss to Chicago, shooting 11-for-21 from the field and 14-for-17 at the line. He also recorded his third double-double of the season by grabbing 10 rebounds. There were more shots and boards available after LaMarcus Aldridge (thumb) was ruled out. DeRozan […]

Luke Kornet Picks Up Something Of Everything

Chicago Bulls forward/center Luke Kornet led all starters with a plus-18 rating on Monday against San Antonio, finishing a 110-109 win with 12 points, nine rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block. He shot 4-for-10 from the field, including 2-for-5 from downtown. Kornet was promoted to the starting unit following injuries to Wendell Carter […]

Kris Dunn Continues To Fill The Stat Sheet

Chicago Bulls point guard Kris Dunn put together another good all-around performance in Monday's win over San Antonio, racking up 10 points, eight assists, six rebounds, three steals, and one block. He missed both attempts from deep but shot a solid 5-for-9 overall from the field. Four turnovers were a bit too much, but Dunn […]

Zach LaVine Catches Fire In Fourth Quarter

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine struggled in Monday's matchup against San Antonio, but he managed to turn it on at a perfect time, scoring 14 fourth-quarter points in a 110-109 victory. He finished with 23 points overall on 7-for-22 shooting. LaVine made three treys and added six rebounds with two assists and one steal. The […]

Early 2020 ADP Reflections - Third Base

When a baseball season ends, the following season can’t come here soon enough for some fans, myself included. We start thinking about what we want to see from some players, which includes letdowns, bounce-backs, and even young prospects. Instead of letting them bounce off the brain walls, let’s put these musings into digits. This includes […]

Patrick Marleau Scores Two In Sharks Win

Veteran forward Patrick Marleau kicked off the second half of the season in a big way with two goals as the San Jose Sharks defeated the Anaheim Ducks by a score of 4-2. He now has 10 goals through 47 games. Stefan Noesen scored the other two goals for the Sharks, which doubled his season […]