Valeri Nichushkin Suffers Injury Setback

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin (lower body) has suffered a setback in his recovery from injury and is considered week-to-week. Nichushkin, who has been out since Dec. 31, returned to full practice on Sunday. However, he left the session early, and it seems that it will take more time before he is back in game […]

Conference Championship Fantasy Football Projections: Running Backs (Half-PPR) - James Cook, Saquon Barkley, Kareem Hunt, Austin Ekeler, more

At RotoBaller, we provide rankings, articles, and projections anytime there is NFL football to be played. That said, we're back for another week of action. Below, you'll see our complete Conference Championship fantasy football running back projections for the 2024-25 NFL postseason. Use these projections to set winning lineups and get an idea of how our […]

Conference Championship Fantasy Football Projections: Wide Receivers (Half-PPR) - A.J. Brown, Terry McLaurin, Khalil Shakir, Xavier Worthy, more

We're only a few weeks away from the Super Bowl, but fantasy football and DFS contests are still ongoing. That said, we're back with our Conference Championship fantasy football wide receiver projections for the 2024-25 NFL postseason. Use these Conference Championship projections to set winning lineups and visualize how our rankings are determined. When you dive […]

Conference Championship Fantasy Football Projections: Tight Ends (Half-PPR) - Travis Kelce, Dalton Kincaid, Dallas Goedert, Zach Ertz, Noah Gray

If you're still griding rankings and projections for fantasy football or DFS contests, our Conference Championship fantasy football tight end projections are here to guide your efforts. Use these Conference Championship projections to set winning lineups and visualize how rankings are determined. Let's dive into the projections below to see how tight ends such as Travis […]

Conference Championship Fantasy Football Projections: Quarterbacks - Jayden Daniels, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts

We know many of you are still competing in DFS or fantasy football contests, so we're back with another round of fantasy football projections. Our Conference Championship fantasy football quarterback projections for the 2024-25 postseason will give you an idea of how rankings are determined. Below, you'll see the projected output for Jayden Daniels, Josh […]

Max Pacioretty Lands On Injured Reserve

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Max Pacioretty (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. The move is retroactive to Jan. 18, meaning Pacioretty will not be eligible to return to the lineup until next week. He will sit out a second consecutive game on Wednesday against Columbus. Toronto also remains without John Tavares […]

Conference Championship Fantasy Football Projections For Team Defenses: Chiefs D/ST, Commanders D/ST, Eagles D/ST, Bills D/ST

The NFL season is winding down, but there are still DFS contests to win to close out the 2024-25 season. Defenses are an overlooked part of fantasy football and DFS tournaments, so our Conference Championship fantasy football defense (D/ST) projections for the 2024-25 NFL postseason are here to assist your tough calls. Let's see how the […]

Jarred Vanderbilt Expected To Make Debut On Saturday

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) has been medically cleared to make his season debut on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors. Vanderbilt has missed all 42 Lakers games this season, recovering from surgeries this past May to address a right midfoot sprain and a bone spur in his left foot. […]

Bengals Hiring Al Golden As Defensive Coordinator

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report that the Cincinnati Bengals are finalizing a deal with Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden, who is expected to become the team's next defensive coordinator. Golden will arrive at the Bengals' facility to sign his deal on Thursday. Before joining the Fighting Irish at the collegiate level, […]

Adam Lowry Out Week-To-Week

Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry (lower body) is considered week-to-week. Jets head coach Scott Arniel announced the news on Wednesday after Lowry was injured in Monday's game against Utah. The 31-year-old will miss his first game of the season on Wednesday against Colorado. Lowry has been a valuable piece at both ends of the ice […]

Patrick Mahomes Practicing In Full

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) is on this week's injury report but was a full participant in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Mahomes suffered a mild high-ankle sprain late in the regular season but didn't miss any time other than being held out of the Week 18 regular-season finale for […]

Kris Dunn Not Playing Versus Celtics

Joey Linn of SI.com reports that Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (knee) won't play against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Dunn has been dealing with soreness in his left knee and will be out of action alongside Norman Powell (back), Kawhi Leonard (knee) and Ivica Zubac (eye). James Harden (rest) is listed as questionable and may also miss the contest. With so […]

Ondrej Palat Out Wednesday

New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat (illness) will not play in Wednesday's matchup against Boston. The Czech veteran is feeling under the weather and will come out of the lineup for the second time this season. With Palat out, Kurtis MacDermid will enter the lineup, while Paul Cotter will move to the first line. […]

Norman Powell Out On Wednesday

Joey Linn of SI.com reports that Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (back) is unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the Boston Celtics. Powell will be out of the lineup for the first time since December 4th. It's likely he's not playing, so he is ready to suit up against Washington on Thursday. Clippers are dealing with a handful […]

Dereck Lively II Expected To Miss 2-3 Months With Foot Fracture

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (foot) was diagnosed Wednesday with a small fracture in his right foot and is expected to miss two to three months. The 20-year-old big man averaged 26.8 minutes per contest in the near year during the Mavericks' first six games. Unfortunately, he was injured on […]

Eagles Sign Nick Muse To Practice Squad

The Philadelphia Eagles signed free-agent tight end Nick Muse and offensive lineman Cameron Erving to their practice squad on Wednesday and released defensive end KJ Henry from the practice squad in a corresponding move. Muse, a former seventh-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings in 2022, appeared in four regular-season games in Minnesota but spent most […]

Guardians Sign Paul Sewald On Wednesday

The Cleveland Guardians announced on Wednesday that they signed free-agent right-handed reliever Paul Sewald to an undisclosed major-league contract for the 2025 season. The deal includes a mutual option for 2026. It was a rough 2024 season for Sewald in his final year with the Arizona Diamondbacks, as he missed time due to injury and […]

Jaguars Fire General Manager Trent Baalke

The Jacksonville Jaguars fired general manager Trent Baalke on Wednesday, according to NFL insider Ari Meirov. This move comes just hours after Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen reached a new deal to remain in Tampa Bay. Coen was thought to be the lead head-coaching candidate in Jacksonville. Baalke served as Jacksonville's GM from 2021 to […]

Dion Dawkins Misses Wednesday's Practice

Buffalo Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins (illness) missed Wednesday's practice with an illness, according to the team's X account. The four-time Pro Bowler is one of the most important pieces of the Buffalo offense, so missing an early-week practice session is not ideal. However, the 30-year-old has plenty of time to recover and be ready […]

Eric Cross' Top 100 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (January 2025)

The calendar has flipped over to 2025, and the new season is quickly approaching. Pitchers and catchers all report in around three weeks and we can finally start to smell baseball in the air once again. With the new season on the way, it's time for a new update to my Top 100 overall prospect […]

Eagles Open Britain Covey's Practice Window

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Britain Covey (neck) is having his practice window opened on Wednesday ahead of the NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders. The 27-year-old was placed on Injured Reserve for the second time this season after suffering a neck injury in Week 13 against the Baltimore Ravens. Covey's injuries have limited him […]

Joe Brady A Top Candidate For Jaguars Head-Coaching Job?

The Jacksonville Jaguars head-coaching search is still ongoing after rumored lead candidate Liam Coen signed a contract extension to remain the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator, and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady is "a name to watch," according to NFL insider Jeremy Fowler. Brady began to get recognition after he was the passing-game coordinator […]

Blue Jays Sign Christian Bethancourt, Richard Lovelady To Minors Deals

The Toronto Blue Jays signed free-agent catcher Christian Bethancourt and left-hander Richard Lovelady to minor-league deals with invites to major-league spring training on Wednesday. Bethancourt will compete with Tyler Heineman in camp for the right to serve as Alejandro Kirk's primary backup in 2025. Meanwhile, Lovelady has had success against lefty hitters in his career […]

Lou Trivino Works Out For Teams This Week

Free-agent right-handed reliever Lou Trivino (elbow, shoulder) threw a bullpen session in Palm Beach, Florida, on Tuesday in front of scouts and got his sinker up to 94 mph. Trivino is already drawing interest from several teams, and the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Guardians, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds and […]

Raiders Hiring John Spytek To General Manager Role

The Las Vegas Raiders are hiring Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant general manager John Spytek to be the next general manager of the organization. The 44-year-old was in Tampa Bay's front office when Raiders minority owner Tom Brady played there, so there is a preexisting relationship that likely helped this hire come to fruition. Spytek entered […]

Pablo Lopez Named Twins Opening Day Starter

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that right-hander Pablo Lopez will get the nod for the team on Opening Day in 2025 on March 27 at the St. Louis Cardinals. Lopez, who was a first-time All-Star in his first year in Minnesota in 2023, went 15-10 for the Twins last year with a 4.08 ERA […]

Jets Hiring Aaron Glenn As Next Head Coach

The New York Jets are hiring Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to be the organization's next head coach, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter. The 52-year-old has been rumored to be the lead candidate for much of the offseason, and he lands with New York less than a week after the Lions were knocked […]

Taylor Walls, Rays Avoid Arbitration

The Tampa Bay Rays and infielder Taylor Walls avoided salary arbitration on Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year, $1.35 million deal. The contract includes a $2.45 million option for the 2026 season with a $50,000 buyout. The 28-year-old middle infield will return to Tampa this year to provide infield insurance for the Rays. His glove […]

Tim Anderson Signs Minor-League Deal With Angels

Former All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson signed a minor-league deal with the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. Anderson will look to return to the big leagues alongside manager and infield guru Ron Washington in Anaheim in 2025. The 31-year-old made the All-Star team in back-to-back seasons with the Chicago White So in 2021 and 2022 and […]

NHL DFS Lineups: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (1/22/25)

Hey, RotoBallers! I want to introduce myself formally. My name is Jon Irvin. Some of you may know me from the Discord channels, and you know I love breaking down DFS slates, especially in MLB and NHL. I enjoy deep dumpster diving, so to speak, and look forward to helping find the low-owned, overlooked, and […]