Potential Nolan Arenado Trade To Houston Isn't Gaining Traction

The Houston Astros have re-engaged in trade talks with the St. Louis Cardinals for third baseman Nolan Arenado, but multiple sources say that no deal is gaining traction, and Arenado hasn't changed his stance about waiving his full no-trade clause to play for the Astros. "I don't feel anything is imminent," Cardinals president of baseball […]

Nick Madrigal Suffers Fractured Shoulder

The New York Mets announced on Monday that infielder Nick Madrigal (shoulder) fractured his left shoulder when he dislocated it during Sunday's Grapefruit League game. According to manager Carlos Mendoza, Madrigal will be "out for a long time." The injuries are already mounting for the Mets early in spring training, with starting pitchers Frankie Montas […]

Alonzo Menifield Edges Out Split Decision At UFC Seattle

Alonzo Menifield picked up a split-decision victory over Julius Walker on the main card of UFC Seattle on Saturday. The fight was extremely close and it earned a Fight of the Night bonus. This was an important comeback for Menifield after being knocked out twice in 2024 by Carlos Ulberg and Azamat Murzakanov. In 15 […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings - Eric Cross' Top 100 Dynasty Prospects (February 2025 Updates)

Do you smell that? That sweet smell in the air is the smell of baseball being back in our lives and spring training games underway. It's a glorious time of year, isn't it? That was a rhetorical question because, of course, the answer is a resounding yes. I'm always making updates to my fantasy baseball […]

Sean Manaea Likely To Miss Opening Day With Oblique Strain

New York Mets left-hander Sean Manaea (oblique) has been diagnosed with a right-oblique strain and will most likely miss Opening Day at the end of March, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Manaea will be shut down for a couple of weeks at spring training before restarting his spring progression. If everything goes well once he […]

Julius Walker Defeated In His UFC Debut

Julius Walker lost for the first time in his MMA career by suffering a split decision loss to Alonzo Menifield on the main card of UFC Seattle on Saturday. Walker accepted this bout on 10 days' notice and almost emerged victorious as it was a back-and-forth fight that earned Walker and Menifield Fight of the […]

Julius Randle May Return This Week

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (adductor) has missed the last 10 games with an adductor injury but could be slated to return during the team's current road trip. As reported by Shams Charania of ESPN, the team is "optimistic" about getting the three-time All-Star back during their road trip, along with Donte DiVincenzo (toe). Randle […]

Timberwolves Optimistic That Donte DiVincenzo Will Return During Road Trip

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (toe) hasn't played since January 15 due to a toe injury that he suffered against the Golden State Warriors. At the time, reports stated that he would avoid surgery and was set to be out for at least three weeks. Now, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, the team is […]

Kyle Busch Leaves Atlanta With His First Top-10 Finish Of 2025

Richard Childress Racing's Kyle Busch ended Sunday's Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway in the seventh position. The No. 8 Chevrolet driver would fail to score stage points for the day as he ended the first stage in 12th position and the second stage in 19th. In the final stage, Busch took advantage of […]

Kyle Larson Scores The Best Drafting-Track Finish Of His Career At Atlanta

Kyle Larson ended up earning the best result of his Cup career at a drafting track during Sunday's Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Beginning the race from the 17th position, Larson did not do much during the first stage as he ended it in 17th. The race's second stage is where Larson would […]

Ryan Blaney Rallies Back To Score A Finish Of Fourth At Atlanta

On Sunday, Ryan Blaney of Team Penske went through an eventful race, the Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, but managed to leave with a fourth-place result. Blaney began the race from the lead but eventually faded back to eighth by the end of the first stage, scoring a few stage points. The second […]

Nicolas Claxton Deemed Active On Monday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (nasal) remains on the team's injury report for his nasal fracture but has been listed as active for their Monday night matchup with the Washington Wizards. The 25-year-old has had his fair share of struggles with injuries this season but has appeared in 49 games while averaging 10.2 points, 7.6 […]

Parker Meadows To Undergo Further Testing

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (biceps) is set to undergo further testing on Monday. The outfielder sustained this injury during a spring training contest on Saturday afternoon. He suffered this injury when making a throw and was lifted from the game. However, at the time of the injury, manager A.J. Hinch noted that it did […]

Spencer Jones Launches Two-Run Shot In Spring Debut

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run during their loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon. Jones hit the home run off Toronto right-hander Eric Pardinho. Jones is considered one of the top hitting prospects in the Yankee system. Last summer, the Vanderbilt product held a […]

Dylan Crews Showing Power, Speed In Spring Training

Washington Nationals outfield prospect Dylan Crews has showcased his elite skill set early in spring training. Across his first two games, the LSU product has gone 2-for-4 with a triple, an RBI, and a stolen base. The former second overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft made his MLB debut last season. Across his first […]

Jac Caglianone Launches First Long Ball Of Spring Training

Kansas City Royals first base prospect Jac Caglianone went 1-for-1 with a solo shot during Sunday's victory over the Chicago White Sox. Caglianone launched a 435-foot shot off White Sox left-handed pitcher Trey McGough in the eighth inning. The Florida product was selected with the sixth overall pick in last year's MLB Draft. Caglianone was […]

Colson Montgomery Goes Deep In Spring Debut

Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery went 1-for-2 with a two-run shot during his spring debut on Saturday afternoon. He struck out in his other at-bat. Montgomery is considered the No. 39 best prospect in the sport on MLB Pipeline. Montgomery was selected with the 22nd overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft out […]

Early 2025 Fantasy Football Breakouts: Wide Receiver

While there's no football for quite some time, it's never too early to start prepping for your fantasy football drafts. Best ball drafts are already open and people are already taking advantage of average draft position (ADP) discrepancies. Every year, we try to uncover players priced way too cheap who have a chance to break […]

Zyhir Hope Showing Power In Spring Training

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Zyhir Hope has hit a double and a home run across his first four spring training contests. He has held a .250/.333/.750 line. On Saturday afternoon, Hope launched a solo shot to the opposite field against the Kansas City Royals. While fantasy managers should not expect Hope to make his […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday 2/24/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Monday! Welcome back RotoBallers! Tonight’s NBA DFS slate on FanDuel features a mix of high-powered offenses, key injury news, and some intriguing matchups to exploit. With some big names like Joel Embiid and Rudy Gobert already ruled out, and others like Tyrese Maxey and Lauri Markkanen questionable, this slate is all about staying sharp […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday, 2/24/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It feels great to write about basketball this morning, as I'm 24 hours out from enjoying suite life with the oldest son at the TD Garden Center. The result was not what I wanted, but it was a fantastic bonding experience and I already have the bug to go back. With basketball on the brain, […]

Ranking Every College Football Playoff National Championship Team: All 11 Winners (2014-2024)

A poorly-timed loss to Auburn kept the Crimson Tide from even making the SEC Championship Game, but the team’s overall resume earned it a spot in the playoff field. After a dominant 24-6 win...

Interlude: Back with Zach Keilman

Brady Grove hosts an interlude episode of "Tap That", and is joined by a special guest, bringing you stories and insight from inside the world of mixed martial arts/combat sports from those that are currently living it. In addition to this podcast, you can catch our team discussing other sports and topics as well. Like […]

College Basketball Power Rankings: Week of February 24, 2025

Tech drops a slot after dropping a game to TCU in the middle of the week. The Red Raiders got back on track by smashing a solid West Virginia team on Saturday to stay in the fold after dreadful we...

Too Expensive? Second Base Fantasy Baseball ADPs That May Be Overvalued

As MLB teams ramp up through spring training, fantasy baseball players are likewise getting their research reps in and gearing up for the best part of this game we play: fantasy baseball draft season. Some of us have been drafting for weeks if not months, and one of the clearest trends we’ve discovered is the weakness […]

Austin Martin To Primarily Play In The Outfield

Minnesota Twins outfielder Austin Martin is expected to primarily play in the outfield during spring training. Last season, Martin spent most of his time in the outfield but did see occasional starts at second base. Throughout the early part of spring training games, Martin has served as the team's center fielder. Manager Rocco Baldelli noted […]

NFL Power Rankings: 10 Rookies That Flopped This Season

Xavier Legette was an older rookie who had a late breakout in college. Even so, he stepped into an opportunity to claim the No. 1 wide receiver role in Carolina this season. The Panthers’ of...

Luisangel Acuna Set For Expanded Role

New York Mets infield prospect Luisangel Acuna is expected to have a more significant role with second baseman Nick Madrigal (shoulder) sidelined. Madrigal suffered a dislocated shoulder during Sunday's spring training contest and could miss the start of the regular season. This now opens the door for Acuna to compete for a spot on the […]

What Is Pitch Info? Sabermetrics Glossary for Fantasy Baseball (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to our overview of Pitch Info. This article is a deeper dive into Pitch Info and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball." In this article, we'll look at where to find information on individual pitches in a hurler's repertoire. Potential applications include evaluating velocity spikes and pitch mix […]

2B Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings: February Updates Include Jackson Holliday, Kristian Campbell

We've been releasing updated dynasty league rankings articles by position, and today we're back with our MLB team's dynasty fantasy baseball second base rankings. Second base has elite prospects with upside, such as Jackson Holliday and Kristian Campbell. The keystone has plenty of options to build around, especially in dynasty leagues. The 2B rankings below […]