Jason Zucker Amasses Three Points Against Red Wings

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker recorded a season-high three points in Monday's 6-5 shootout loss to Detroit. Led by Zucker's two goals and one assist, the Sabres earned themselves a 5-3 lead following two periods, but the Red Wings found a way to come back and win the matchup between two struggling teams. Buffalo […]

Colt Keith, Justyn-Henry Malloy Will Get Work At First Base At Spring Training

According to Chris McCosky, the Tigers are planning to use Colt Keith and Justyn-Henry Malloy at first base during Spring Training. While McCosky noted that Keith will still likely operate as the regular second baseman, this move could just add more positional flexibility to the roster. Keith made his major league debut last season and […]

Andrew Copp Scores Twice In Monday's Win

Detroit Red Wings forward Andrew Copp netted two goals as the team bettered Buffalo 6-5 in a shootout Monday night. Copp's second goal of the contest sparked a Red Wings comeback in the third period when the team had fallen 5-3 behind. These are his first goals in over a month, and Copp had recorded […]

Week 15 NFL Power Rankings: 49ers and Vikings Climb, Falcons and Titans Fall

A banner flew over the Giants’ stadium that read “Fix this dumpster fire.” The dumpster fire nearly took the New Orleans Saints to overtime before a blocked game-tying field goal attempt. They’ve ...

Troy Terry Nets Two Goals In Losing Effort

Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry scored two goals on six shots in Monday's 3-2 shootout defeat against Montreal. His second goal of the night came in a power-play situation. The two-goal effort gives Terry eight markers for the season, with half of them having come on the power play. He's on a team-high 21 […]

Alex Lange Begins Playing Catch

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Lange (lat) has begun playing catch three times a week from 120 feet, according to the team. Lange underwent lat surgery in June which caused him to miss the entire second half of the 2024 season. Before the injury, the 29-year-old posted a 3.34 ERA and 1.77 WHIP across 18 […]

Lane Hutson Sets New Franchise Record With Another Productive Outing

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson established the longest point streak by a rookie blue-liner in franchise history when he recorded a power-play assist in Monday's 3-2 shootout win against Anaheim. The 20-year-old stretched his point streak to seven games just a couple of minutes into the contest. Hutson has done all of his scoring via […]

Jace Jung Undergoes Wrist Surgery, Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training

Detroit Tigers third base prospect Jace Jung (wrist) underwent wrist surgery earlier this offseason to address lingering wrist inflammation. However, the team noted that the young infielder is expected to be ready for Spring Training. The Texas Tech product spent the majority of the 2024 season with Triple-A Toledo before earning a late-season promotion to […]

Patrik Laine Collects Two Points Versus Ducks

Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine stayed hot with a two-point effort in Monday's 3-2 shootout victory against Anaheim. The Finnish forward scored a power-play goal and recorded an even-strength assist. A knee injury delayed Laine's Canadiens debut, but he was well worth the wait. Through his first four appearances for the team, the 26-year-old has […]

Gameweek 16 Rankings - Fantasy Premier League Predictions, Tips, and Picks for 2024/25

Welcome to the FPL Gameweek 16 rankings, RotoBallers! It's a bit calmer than last week in FPL, but there are still plenty of midweek games in the European competitions. The Manchester derby headlines the fixture list for Gameweek 16. The Red Devils will hope to deal another blow to Man City's quickly fading title hopes. Meanwhile, […]

Top 12 NFL Defenses: Week 15 First Look and Rankings

The Ravens will come in as the No. 1 fantasy defense in Week 15 against the Giants. Although it has struggled on the defensive end for most of the year, this is a unit that has played much better ...

Sawyer Gipson-Long Continuing Rehab Program

According to the Detroit Tigers, starting pitcher Sawyer Gipson-Long (elbow) is playing catch from 120 feet three times a week. Gipson-Long is currently recovering from Tommy John surgery he underwent in April and also a hip operation he underwent in July and was unable to pitch at all last summer. In 2023, the Mercer product […]

Quinn Mathews Will Receive Invite To Spring Training

According to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Dispatch, starting pitching prospect Quinn Mathews will receive a non-roster invite to Spring Training. This is a great sign, as Mathews could have a great opportunity to make the Opening Day roster. The southpaw is considered one of the top pitching prospects in the sport and was […]

NFL Week 15 Fantasy Football Cut List: Time To Say Goodbye To These 10 Players

Stroud was a tough cut a few weeks ago, but with a matchup against the Jaguars, who have allowed the most fantasy points to quarterbacks, I was willing to give Stroud one more shot. Despite gettin...

College Football Playoff Predictions: Picks for Every Game In Every Round

The biggest college football game in Indiana’s history is set to be played on Friday, December 20 to get the playoff action started. Notre Dame ranks first in point differential per game (+2...

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Tuesday, 12/10/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome back, Rotoballers! Tonight we have only two games on the slate. These articles focus on the best plays, typically more suited for cash games. However, some exceptions may apply, depending on the size of the slate. The key to succeeding in NBA DFS is making adjustments during the day as injury information becomes available. […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (12/10/24)

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 […]

Predicting The 2024 NFL Playoff Contenders Ahead Of Week 15: Lions & Eagles Clinch, Bucs & Rams Surge

Buffalo lost a shootout to the Rams despite Josh Allen’s best efforts. They still have the AFC East clinched and an easy postseason ticket punched but this is not a defensive form that will bring ...

Matchday 6 Preview: 2024-2025 UCL Fantasy Tips and Top Captaincy Picks

Matchday 5 of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League group stage delivered thrilling action, highlighted by Atletico Madrid's incredible 6-0 victory over AC Sparta Praha and Arsenal's stunning 5-1 victory over Sporting CP. The first five games are done, but what does Matchday 6 have in store? Let's dive in! Matchday 6 promises more excitement, with […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 15 (2024)

There’ll be scary ghost stories haunting Chiefs opponents. And Jameis Winston making angels out in the snow. And tales of the glories of fantasy playoffs long, long ago. It’s the most wonderful time of the year -- no more byes. There are four weeks to decide NFL playoff berths and fantasy championships. To help you […]

College Football QB Power Rankings: All 12 Quarterbacks In The CFB Playoffs

We have finally made it. The first 12-team College Football Playoff field is set and the first game will be kicking off on Friday, December 20. Amid all of the chaos and controversy with the selections and the format, the average college football fan is beyond ecstatic for this month-long event. While every position on […]

The Cut List - Who to Drop for Fantasy Football Week 15

Each new week of NFL games gives us more information to make more informed decisions. This is crucial when figuring out who to add and who to cut. It can be difficult to admit we were wrong on a particular player. For example, using a high draft pick on someone and cutting them so early […]

Tight End (TE) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 15 (2024)

If you have made it this far, you are likely secure at the tight-end position. In Week 14, George Kittle, David Njoku, Trey McBride, and Jonnu Smith extended the gap between them and the field of streaming options.  Brock Bowers and Travis Kelce will also be included with the previously mentioned names despite a Week […]

Overrated and Underrated College Basketball Teams - Reviewing the AP Poll For Week 6

While the fantasy football regular season is coming to an end, the college basketball season is just starting to heat up. We've had our slew of cross-conference challenges, with the SEC stealing the show after a 14-2 domination over the ACC. It's still barely December, but early signs are pointing to the SEC being a […]

Week 15 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Kickers have been a wild ride this fantasy season with injuries, blocked field goals, and shifting performances. A total of 18 field goals have been blocked this year, adding to the unpredictability at the position. Teams like the Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, and Baltimore Ravens lead in extra points made, showing their offenses' ability to […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 15 (2024)

Believe it or not, the home stretch of the fantasy football season is here. Some of you have one more week before the postseason while others may play with rotisserie scoring, but in the majority of formats, the playoffs begin now. Our readers will enjoy a 100% advance rate thanks to our famous waiver wire […]

College Football 2024 Final Heisman Trophy Watchlist

We've reached the end. The college football regular season is over, aside from the annual Army/Navy game on Saturday. All the Heisman cases have been made, so the only thing left is to award the trophy. The top two this year have separated themselves from the rest of the field, so there should be no […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Week 15 Updates for Derek Carr, Isaac Guerendo, Bucky Irving, Dallas Goedert, Jonathon Brooks, Will Dissly, Aidan O'Connell, more

The fantasy football regular season is now over in most leagues, and fantasy managers who made it to the playoffs are getting ready to win a championship. Week 14 was relatively fun, and there weren't many fantasy-relevant injuries. Unfortunately, despite fewer injuries than usual, we still had some impactful injuries. Seeing which players are dealing […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for December 10, 2024 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I aim to help you narrow your plays to get the most bang for your DFS buck. Be sure to check out all of our NHL articles and NHL DFS tools, including our daily NHL Heat Map. NHL Premium members can find […]