Eric Gordon To See Specialist With Wrist Injury

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Eric Gordon (wrist) is scheduled to visit a specialist on Wednesday. The veteran sharpshooter has missed two games due to a right wrist sprain. It remains uncertain whether Gordon will be able to play on Thursday when Philadelphia resumes play after the All-Star break against the Boston Celtics. For most of the […]

Alexander Canario Could Contend For Spot On Opening Day Roster

Chicago Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario could contend for a spot on the Opening Day roster. Patrick Mooney of The Athletic noted that the 24-year-old is out of minor league options, which provides him with the most leverage he has had. In addition, reports in the offseason have suggested that Canario will see work at first […]

Every NFL Team's Greatest Defensive Player - All 32 Franchises

In this ranking, we will identify every NFL team’s greatest defensive player of all time. We will look at several parameters to determine the representative for each team, such as first-team...

MLB Betting Picks (Futures) - Over/Under for MLB Team Win Totals in 2025

Baseball games (that count) begin in only one month with the Tokyo series with the official MLB opening day not long after. They say hope springs eternal for every team when a new season opens, but realistically, some teams have higher expectations than others. Vegas attempts to recalibrate those expectations by setting a win total […]

Justin Edwards Injures Ankle In Practice

Philadelphia 76ers forward Justin Edwards (ankle) may be forced to miss Thursday's matchup against the Boston Celtics after getting hurt in Tuesday's practice. Edwards sprained his left ankle. Coming out of Kentucky, Edwards went undrafted in last year's draft, but he has carved out a significant role in the 76ers rotation, starting nine of the […]

Kevin Alcantara Could Be No. 2 Option In Center Field

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara is expected to be the team's No. 2 option in center field to open the season. While former top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong is slated to be the team's everyday center fielder, Alcantara could get the call if he struggles or suffers an injury. Alcantara is ranked as the No. […]

Myles Turner On Track To Return Thursday

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (neck) is expected to rejoin the action on Thursday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Ahead of the All-Star break, Turner suffered a cervical strain and missed three games. On Tuesday, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle told reporters that Turner should be good to go for Thursday's game. His return will bump […]

Tap That: Episode #167: Ray's Anatomy

Brady Grove hosts the full-card rundown for the official RotoBaller MMA podcast, "Tap That", bringing you analysis of each fight and picks for DFS and straight-up wagers. In addition to this podcast, you can catch our team discussing other sports and topics as well. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get […]

Gabe Vincent Returns To Lakers Lineup Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) is not on the injury report and will be available for Wednesday's clash against the Charlotte Hornets. A sore left knee kept Vincent out of last Wednesday's meeting with the Utah Jazz. The veteran guard has had the entire All-Star break to get himself ready to play again […]

Drey Jameson Faces Live Hitters

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Drey Jameson (elbow) faced live hitters for the first time on Tuesday since undergoing Tommy John surgery. Jameson had the operation in September 2023 and is attempting to ramp up in time to make the Opening Day roster. Manager Torey Lovullo noted that his session was "electric." Jameson was able to […]

Dorian Finney-Smith Good To Go Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) will be active on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. He missed the last game before the All-Star break due to ankle soreness. Finney-Smith has been a solid addition to the Lakers rotation, but his fantasy stock has significantly dropped since his move to Los Angeles. The 31-year-old has […]

Corbin Burnes Starting In First Spring Game

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Corbin Burnes is expected to start the team's first spring training game on Friday against the Colorado Rockies. The right-hander is slated to pitch just one inning of work. Burnes was one of the top free agents in the open market and signed a massive six-year $210 million contract with the […]

Nick Yorke Could Shift To First Base

Pittsburgh Pirates second base prospect Nick Yorke could shift to first base to replace the injured Spencer Horwitz (hand). During the start of camp, Yorke has primarily seen work at second base, which is where he has spent most of his brief stint in the majors. However, in the minor leagues, Yorke saw time at […]

Jaxson Hayes Available Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (face) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The 24-year-old big man played only seven minutes in the previous game against the Utah Jazz, exiting the action with a facial contusion. However, he will not have to miss additional time because of the […]

David Bednar Will Open The Season As Closer

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar is slated to be the team's primary closer to open the 2025 season. Despite having the worst season of his career in 2024, the Pirates still have faith in him, given his previous results. During the 2023 campaign, Bednar posted a strong 2.00 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP across […]

UCL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (2/19/25) - Champions League Soccer Matchweek 9, Day Two

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off,” and welcome to the 24-25 Champions League season! The Champions League is back, and with domestic play at the weekend, squad rotation is inevitable!  Many clubs have made big moves this offseason to help bolster their cup chances. Can Borussia Dortmund make back-to-back appearances in the final? Can Bayern Munich […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/19/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Welcome back to our daily DFS picks! Hopefully, everyone had a good break with the All-Star weekend and the last few days off. To start the season back up again, we have a make-up game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers. Uh... Awkward.  The only injury news we need […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football RB, WR and TE Bust Candidates: Avoid These Players in 2025 Drafts

There are always players that are overvalued in Dynasty fantasy football, and if you happen to take them in a start-up draft, you can be in big trouble. It's not always easy to predict how players' careers will go, though. They can seemingly rise and fall in drafts without much warning. And owning a player […]

Early Quarterback Fantasy Football Values and Draft Sleepers for 2025

The Super Bowl has come and gone which means there is officially a wrap on the 2024 NFL season. All that means is that the 2025 fantasy football season has essentially begun. It is never too early to evaluate who we may be targeting during this fall's drafts. Quarterback has been an interesting position to […]

2025 Fantasy Football TE Rookie Rankings (Pre-NFL Draft) - Tyler Warren, Elijah Arroyo, Harold Fannin Jr., and more

The positional strengths of certain positions cycle every year. Last year, the quarterback and wide receiver classes were strong. This season, they give way to the running back and tight end positions. As prospects prepare to hear their names called at the NFL Draft, fantasy managers look to gain the upper hand on their competition […]

The Tight End Age Cliff: When Should You Fade Aging Fantasy Football Veterans?

In professional football, the "age cliff" of a player is the age at which their production takes a sharp downturn and never recovers. While plenty of players have down seasons and others suffer career-ending or career-altering injuries, these are different than simple declines due to their bodies not being able to handle NFL punishment or […]

NFC Players To Buy In Dynasty Fantasy Football Leagues

When it comes to dynasty fantasy football leagues, the work is never finished. The market fluctuates daily based on the slightest bit of news. This can create some great buying opportunities for savvy gamers. This is a slower time of year for most dynasty leagues. However, now is the perfect time for owners to acquire […]

CBB DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (2/19/25)

The NBA is still on break, but you can scratch that DFS itch with the college guys again. The NBA may return tomorrow, but we'll get you through that last lonely night. We have 15 games across two slates again tonight! We've got some big names and some great matchups today. We'll go through all […]

Astros Sign Infielder Brendan Rodgers To Minor-League Deal

The Houston Astros have signed free-agent infielder Brendan Rodgers to a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training on Tuesday night. Rodgers had played his entire career with the Colorado Rockies before being non-tendered in the offseason. The former third-overall draft pick never lived up to his top prospect billing but was able to […]

Raiders Unlikely To Use Franchise Tag On Tre'von Moehrig

Las Vegas Raiders impending free-agent safety Tre'von Moehrig is expected to generate plenty of interest in free agency this offseason after recording career-highs in tackles (104), pass breakups (10) and QB hits (three) in 17 starts in his fourth year in the NFL with the Raiders. Moehrig is among the free agents that the Raiders […]

Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System To Be Used During Some Spring Games

MLB will test an automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system this spring in order to gather data to determine whether or not to implement the system during regular season big league games, although that would not happen this season and no earlier than 2026. The league has tested the system through experimentation at the minor league […]

Jesus Sanchez Will Get Reps In Center Field This Spring

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez will get reps in center field during the spring, according to manager Clayton McCullough. It sounds like this will just be to add some versatility, as McCullough also noted that Derek Hill and Dane Myers will get the most reps in center, with Myers currently projected to be the team's […]

Bryan Reynolds Expected To Play Right Field; No Plans To Play First Base

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds will work as the team's right fielder in 2025, according to manager Derek Shelton. There was talk of the veteran possibly making a move to first base due to Spencer Horwitz's (thumb) injury, but he's apparently put those rumors to rest. He's not the only one making a move, as […]

Tyrese Maxey A Full Participant In Tuesday's Practice

According to Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, guard Tyrese Maxey (knee) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice. The 24-year-old had five points, five boards, and four turnovers in the loss to the Raptors before the All-Star break. However, he was ruled out the following night against Brooklyn because of a knee issue. With […]

Athletics Set To Play In Las Vegas In 2028

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred stated that he expects that the Athletics' new stadium in Las Vegas will be open in 2028. In the meantime, the team will call Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, home, which is also home to Triple-A's Sacramento River Cats of the San Francisco Giants organization. Manfred also […]