Kevin Newman Viewed As The "Favorite" To Win Starting Shortstop Job

Los Angeles Angels infielder Kevin Newman is viewed as the favorite to win the starting shortstop job with Zach Neto (shoulder) sidelined. Rhett Bollinger noted that since Newman is a lock to make the roster he has the "leg up" on the competition. Tim Anderson and Scott Kingery are viewed as the other options but […]

Trae Young Upgraded To Available Monday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) is good to go for Monday's tilt against the Memphis Grizzlies. After being initially listed as probable on the injury report, he has received the green light to play. Young's shooting has been off since the All-Star break, but he has remained a double-double machine. Across the past […]

Tari Eason Out Of Action Monday

According to Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle, Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) will be out of the lineup for Monday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder due to left lower leg injury management. With Eason sidelined, Jabari Smith will likely be in the starting lineup and take on extra minutes. Smith was on the floor […]

Johan Oviedo Placed On 60-Day Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Johan Oviedo (lat) was placed on the 60-day injured list on Monday. Oviedo was sidelined during the entire 2024 campaign due to Tommy John surgery. However, he has begun throwing bullpens which suggest he could return early in the 2025 season. During the 2023 season, Oviedo made 32 starts (177 2/3 […]

Seth Curry Active Versus Warriors

Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Seth Curry (back) has been upgraded to available for Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He was initially listed as probable on the injury report. Curry sat out Saturday's matchup against the Washington Wizards due to a sore back. The veteran sniper is returning to action with his brother, Stephen […]

DJ LeMahieu To Undergo An MRI On Tuesday

New York Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu (calf) is set to undergo an MRI on Tuesday. LeMahieu sustained this calf injury during Saturday's Grapefruit League contest. Over the weekend, LeMahieu said that he will likely be out for "a little bit." Fantasy managers should monitor his status after the MRI as it will likely provide […]

Spencer Aguiar's DraftKings PGA DFS Overview - The Arnold Palmer Invitational (Premium Content)

Here at RotoBaller, we are constantly searching for ways to give our loyal readers the best fantasy sports content possible. With that goal in mind, I am proud to announce that my typical Monday DraftKings article has been changed from a free article to a premium piece. Everything from that article that people grew to […]

Paul George Out Versus Blazers

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (groin) won't suit up against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday due to soreness. With George ruled out for this game, Guerschon Yabusele should step into some more minutes while Justin Edwards could move into the starting five. In terms of consistency, Yabusele would serve as the better fantasy option with averages of 10.7 points, 5.5 […]

Quinten Post Cleared For Action

Golden State Warriors center Quinten Post (ankle) will suit up for Monday's meeting with the Charlotte Hornets. The big man from the Netherlands tweaked his ankle in Saturday's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers and was listed as probable on the initial injury report. Post has impressed with his recent performances, averaging 12.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, […]

Jimmy Butler III Returns To Action Monday

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (back) will return to action on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. A back issue kept the veteran forward sidelined on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers, but he is ready to rejoin the lineup on Monday, with the team upgrading his status from probable to available. In eight games […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Ruled Out Monday

Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports that Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) won't suit up against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday. Oubre will be out of action for the first game since January 4th due to an illness. On Tuesday, he could return in the second leg of the 76ers back-to-back set against Minnesota. With the […]

Miles Bridges Available Against Warriors

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (illness) will play in Monday's contest against the Golden State Warriors. The team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Bridges has been fighting an illness that may impact his performance on Monday, but he remains an appealing fantasy option. After a highly productive February, Bridges started March with […]

KaVontae Turpin To Receive Second-Round Tender

Dallas Cowboys restricted free-agent wide receiver/kick returner KaVontae Turpin is expected to receive a second-round tender ($5.34 million) from the team, according to the Dallas Morning News' Calvin Watkins. Meanwhile, unrestricted free agents Carl Lawson and Chauncey Golston could walk this offseason. The Cowboys would like to bring back unrestricted free agents Bryan Anger and […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Ruled Out Monday

Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) will miss a second consecutive game on Monday versus the Washington Wizards. It was always unlikely that Jaquez Jr. would be ready to return after the team listed him as doubtful on the initial injury report. The Heat also remain without Andrew Wiggins (ankle), allowing Duncan Robinson to […]

Davion Mitchell Unavailable Against Wizards

Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (quadriceps) will not be in the lineup on Monday against the Washington Wizards. He hurt his left quadriceps in Sunday's matchup against the New York Knicks. Mitchell was a late addition to the injury report before the team ruled him out for Monday's action. Alec Burks and Terry Rozier may […]

Rams Want Jimmy Garoppolo Back

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said he "absolutely" wants backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to re-sign with the team this offseason despite the fact that the Rams are keeping starter Matthew Stafford for another season. Garoppolo played in only one game in 2024 in the Week 18 regular-season finale when all the starters were […]

Kel'el Ware Will Not Play On Monday

Miami Heat forward/center Kel'el Ware (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Washington Wizards. He sustained a right knee sprain in Sunday's overtime loss to the New York Knicks. Kevin Love, Haywood Highsmith, and Kyle Anderson should share Ware's minutes on Monday, with Bam Adebayo likely shifting back to center. Ware's first […]

Tyler Higbee, Rob Havenstein To Return In 2025

Los Angeles Rams veteran tight end Tyler Higbee and veteran right tackle Rob Havenstein will both be back with the team in 2025, according to head coach Sean McVay. There were questions as to whether the Rams would keep either player after coming off recent injuries and heading into the last year of their respective […]

Jordan Clarkson Out For Monday's Matchup With Detroit

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) won't play against the Detroit Pistons due to plantar fasciitis management. Monday's contest will be the third straight game Clarkson will be out of action. Clarkson's next opportunity to suit up will be Wednesday against the Wizards, but it is unclear if he will be available. While the 32-year-old is on […]

Andrew Wiggins Misses Third Straight Game

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Washington Wizards. He will miss a third straight contest after initially carrying a questionable tag. Since his arrival from the Golden State Warriors, Wiggins' shooting has let him down, but he has been productive with averages of 17.8 points, 4.8 […]

Rams Not Completely Shutting The Door On Cooper Kupp

Although the Los Angeles Rams have made it crystal clear that they plan to trade veteran wide receiver Cooper Kupp this offseason, head coach Sean McVay isn't completing slamming the door shut on Kupp's potential return. "You know, I think I would never speak in absolutes. But I do think let's gather all of the […]

Gabriel Landeskog Not Expected To Return During The Regular Season

Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (knee) is not expected to rejoin the lineup before the end of the 2024-25 regular season. On Monday, Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland said there is "a chance" Landeskog could return in the playoffs, but this isn't guaranteed either. Landeskog has not seen any action with the Avalanche since […]

Rams Stay On Year-To-Year Terms With Matthew Stafford

By agreeing to a contract restructure last Friday with quarterback Matthew Stafford, the Los Angeles Rams were able to stay on year-to-year terms with the veteran signal-caller. The adjusted contract will be structured under his existing framework that runs through 2026, according to The Athletic's Jourdan Rodriguez. No new years were added, so both sides […]

Bengals Officially Place Franchise Tag On Tee Higgins

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins announced on Monday that the team placed the franchise tag on him for the second straight year. This was the expectation all along as the Bengals keep Higgins from hitting the open market as they look to lock him into a long-term contract extension before the deadline on July […]

Isaiah Joe Sidelined For Monday's Game

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Houston Rockets due to a back injury. Monday's contest will be the second straight game Joe has been out of action. The 25-year-old has been averaging 9.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 20.6 minutes across 54 games this season. […]

Spencer Knight Makes Blackhawks Debut Monday

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight will make his team debut in Monday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. Knight joined the Blackhawks just a couple of days ago as part of the deal that sent Seth Jones from Chicago to Florida. The 23-year-old posted a 12-6-1 record with the Panthers this season, along with a […]

Justin Lawrence Claimed Off Waivers By Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed right-hander Justin Lawrence off waivers on Monday from the Colorado Rockies. The 30-year-old reliever finds a new home in the National League after being waived by the Rockies on Saturday. Colorado let him go after a tough 2024 campaign that saw him post a 6.49 ERA (5.63 FIP), a 1.78 WHIP, […]

Nick Foligno Out On Monday

Chicago Blackhawks forward Nick Foligno (back) will remain sidelined for Monday's tilt against the Los Angeles Kings. The Blackhawks captain is troubled by a back issue and will sit out a second consecutive game. He is considered day-to-day. Foligno has had a decent campaign on a struggling team, totaling 26 points (12 goals, 14 assists) […]

Alexis Diaz Working His Way Back From Tweaked Hamstring

Cincinnati Reds closer Alexis Diaz (hamstring) tweaked his hamstring a week or so into camp when he slipped during fielding practice, which caused the Reds to "slow-play" him. However, Diaz says that he feels "great" now and expects to make his Cactus League debut this weekend. There's still plenty of time for the 28-year-old right-handed […]

Macklin Celebrini Available Against Maple Leafs

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (lower body) has confirmed he will play in Monday's matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The teenage sensation missed Sunday's practice due to a lower-body injury and was deemed a game-time decision by Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky. Celebrini has nailed down a place on the first line, pacing […]