Kyle Wright Having Normal Offseason

According to Anne Rogers of MLB.com, Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kyle Wright (shoulder) is having a normal offseason. Wright missed the entire 2024 campaign due to surgery to repair a torn capsule in his right shoulder. Rogers noted that the team could have him on a slower progression, but the team is "excited" about […]

Fantasy Baseball Second Base ADP Report - Draft Targets and Avoids (2025)

Second base looks like it will be largely ignored in the early rounds of 2025 fantasy baseball drafts. Beyond the elite names (two through four, based on who you ask), early team-builders appear content to wait on the position to select from a glob of similar names who could help in ways that depend on […]

Rui Hachimura Probable For Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (calf) is expected to be in the lineup on Thursday against the Washington Wizards, as the team lists him as probable on the injury report. Hachimura recently missed a pair of games with a calf issue, but he was back in action on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The […]

Top 10 College Football Playoff National Championship Contenders For 2025-26

Brian Kelly has fallen just short of title contention during his three seasons in Baton Rouge. However, the return of quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is massive for the Tigers. The program is also a...

Jerami Grant Carries A Questionable Tag Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (ankle) is considered questionable for Thursday's action against the Orlando Magic. He injured his right ankle on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks and is dealing with soreness in the ankle. Grant, who entered this season having averaged 20.8 points over the previous four campaigns, has been a huge disappointment […]

Fantasy Baseball First Base ADP Report - Draft Targets and Avoids (2025)

The first baseman class for the 2025 fantasy baseball season has usual suspects like World Series MVP Freddie Freeman in the top tier, with varying degrees of helpful players in different categories outside of the top four names. Investing heavily in first basemen has become less frequent in both fantasy and reality baseball. Those addressing […]

Royals, Nelson Velazquez Agree On 2025 Contract

According to the team, the Kansas City Royals and outfielder Nelson Velazquez have agreed to a contract for the 2025 season. The 26-year-old spent 64 games in the majors last season and will likely compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster during spring training. Across this stint, the 26-year-old held a .200/.274/.366 line […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Remains Out Thursday

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (personal) will miss a third straight game on Thursday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He remains away from the team for personal reasons. Bogdanovic's absence elevates the fantasy value of Garrison Mathews and Vit Krejci, who has been starting recently. Krejci's performances tend to be inconsistent, but he has averaged some […]

Clint Capela Will Not Play On Thursday

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (back) has been ruled out for a second consecutive game as the team gears up to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. Due to back spasms, Capela was a late scratch for Tuesday's contest against the Houston Rockets, and he hasn't recovered in time for Thursday's game. Larry Nance […]

Cubs Expressing Interest In Jose Iglesias, Jorge Polanco

According to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score, the Chicago Cubs have been interested in acquiring another veteran infielder and have been linked to Jose Iglesias and Jorge Polanco. While the team agreed to a contract with infielder Jon Berti earlier this week, the team is still targeting another option as Nico Hoerner (elbow) could […]

Zaccharie Risacher Available Thursday

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (groin) is not on the injury report ahead of Thursday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He missed Tuesday's game against the Houston Rockets. However, this was the second leg of a back-to-back, so the team was simply cautious with Risacher, who only recently returned from a six-game absence. With Jalen […]

Trae Young Probable For Meeting With Cavaliers

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (hamstring) is labeled as probable for Thursday's clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Atlanta's star guard has battled through injuries for most of the campaign and is currently experiencing tightness in his right hamstring. However, the probable tag suggests that Young will likely be good to go for Thursday's game. […]

Pedro Avila Sent Outright To Triple-A

According to MLB.com, the Cleveland Guardians have sent right-handed pitcher Pedro Avila outright to Triple-A Columbus. Avila was designated for assignment last week to open a roster spot for Paul Sewald but cleared waivers. As a result, Avila will open the 2025 season at the Triple-A level. Last season, the 28-year-old logged a career-high 82 […]

Jalen Suggs Questionable For Thursday's Game

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. He could be out for a second straight game due to a left quadriceps contusion. On Monday against the Miami Heat, Anthony Black filled in for Suggs in the starting lineup and played a huge role. […]

LeBron James Questionable Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is questionable for Thursday's meeting with the Washington Wizards. James typically carries a probable tag due to left foot injury management but has landed on the injury report as questionable this time. This means the Lakers could be without both of their leaders, as Anthony Davis (abdomen) has […]

Mets Showing Interest In Dylan Cease, Michael King

According to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated, the New York Mets have shown interest in acquiring San Diego Padres starting pitchers Dylan Cease and Michael King. Ragazzo noted the Atlanta Braves have also had discussions with San Diego. Both pitchers would likely be one-year rentals but would still carry a hefty price tag on the […]

Tap That: Episode #164: Smooth Jas

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 […]

Filip Gustavsson Sharp In Victory Over Toronto

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson stopped 32 of the 33 shots he faced en route to defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday evening. The Wild were heavily outshot in this contest, especially in the third period (5-14), but Gustavsson was able to lead the way. His lone blemish came in the final frame when […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/30/25)

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon, and I'll be writing both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer. It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake in NHL DFS! As always, I'll give you the best tools to succeed and the info you […]

Sidney Crosby Lifts Penguins To Victory

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby tallied two points, including the game-winner in overtime, to lead the Penguins over the Utah Hockey Club on Wednesday evening. Crosby would tally the primary assist on Marcus Pettersson's goal in the second frame. Then, in overtime, the captain would find the back of the net on the backhand to […]

Quinn Hughes Extends Point Streak On Wednesday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes tallied two helpers during their 3-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Wednesday evening. Hughes tallied the primary assist on Nils Hoglander's opening goal. Later in the second frame, Hughes added the secondary assist on Linus Karlsson's tally. Hughes also added two shots on goal with a +2 rating in […]

Matthew Tkachuk Scores Goal, Adds Two Assists On Wednesday

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk tallied three points during their 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday evening. Tkachuk would tally the primary assist on Sam Bennett's opening goal in the first period. Later in the third, Tkachuk would tally another helper, this time on the power-play, and would cap off his […]

Jake Allen Shuts The Door On Wednesday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen stopped all 24 shots he faced in his shutout victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. The Devils had a slight advantage in the shot total, but Allen was able to step up when called on. The Devils would eventually break the scoreless tie in the second frame when they scored […]

Owen Tippett Exits Early On Wednesday

According to the team, Philadelphia Flyers left wing Owen Tippett (undisclosed) exited early during Wednesday's loss to the New Jersey Devils. Tippett sustained this injury during the second frame and was unable to return. Prior to exiting, the 25-year-old did not get on the scoresheet. If he were to miss time, fantasy managers should expect […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/30/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have another small five-game slate for this great Thursday evening. We have three teams on back-to-backs. The Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Washington Wizards are those teams, so keep an eye on those teams as they could have more guys on the injury report. We have a few guys to keep […]

League Winners: Second-Half Trade Targets and Stashes - 2025 Fantasy Basketball

Things have not gone as planned for fantasy basketball managers who drafted players like Joel Embiid or Jimmy Butler. But there's plenty of basketball left to be played and it's time to reassess how we view players going forward. If you want to win that fantasy basketball league championship, worry less about where your players […]

Five Wide Receivers To Buy In Dynasty Fantasy Football Leagues

While the 2025 fantasy football season is still months away from redraft players, dynasty players work year-round to build a winning roster. Many dynasty players fall off the radar after the regular season until the rookie draft. However, now is the perfect time to make league-winning trades. Everyone loves buy-low trade targets. Yet, sometimes, fantasy […]

Five Running Backs To Buy In Dynasty Fantasy Football Leagues

The great thing about competing in dynasty fantasy football leagues is that managers can make moves all offseason. Whether you are trying to compete in 2025 or entering a rebuild, making different trades in the coming months is almost a must. That's the single best way to upgrade your team for the future.  In this […]

Dynasty Buys - Quarterbacks, Tight Ends To Trade for in Fantasy Football Dynasty Leagues

Our Super Bowl LIX matchup is set. That means we are just about done with the 2024-25 NFL season. For dynasty fantasy football leagues, this is a slower time of year until the NFL Draft and rookie draft season are upon us in a few months. However, dynasty gamers are in a prime position to […]