Kenley Jansen Dealing With Sore Back

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen (back), who closed out the Los Angeles Angels in an 8-6 victory on Friday night for his third save of the year, is dealing with a sore back but had enough to close out the game. The 36-year-old active MLB leader in saves struck one batter in his clean... Read More

Brendan Donovan Back In Action Against Miami

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Brendan Donovan (elbow) is starting in left field and batting leadoff on Saturday against left-hander Trevor Rogers and the Miami Marlins for the second game of the series. With Donovan back in the leadoff spot, rookie outfielder Victor Scott II will drop down to the nine-hole. Donovan was hit by two... Read More

Willson Contreras Returns To Lineup Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (hand) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday against the visiting Miami Marlins and left-hander Trevor Rogers, serving as the designated hitter and batting third. Ivan Herrera will stay behind the plate and bat fifth. Contreras had some swelling in his hand after getting hit by a pitch... Read More

Shane Bieber Needs Season-Ending Tommy John Surgery

Right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) and the Cleveland Guardians were dealt a brutal blow on Saturday after announcing that Bieber will need Tommy John surgery on his injured elbow (UCL). Bieber had been off to a very strong start to the 2024 season, dominating in his first two appearances and looking like one of the best... Read More

Expert NBA DFS Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel (4/6/24)

It's time for another weekend slate in the NBA, RotoBallers! We're winding down the days until the regular season ends, and things are getting ugly in the annual "Silly Season." The Grizzlies scrubs helped me take down the $5 single-entry contest on DraftKings last night (Shoutout Kyrie Irving for not tanking my chances), and we... Read More

MLB Prospect Performances That Matter for 2024 Fantasy Baseball (Week 2)

The minor league baseball season is underway, and many well-known prospects are already making their case for an MLB debut later this summer. However, the question is, do these performances truly matter for this season? How easy will it be for this prospect to reach the big leagues, and are they worth stashing on your... Read More

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (4/6/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer, respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake... Read More

Mo Bamba Questionable For Saturday's Game

Philadelphia 76ers center Mo Bamba (illness) is in danger of missing a third consecutive contest on Saturday against the Grizzlies. He's been under the weather lately, and the team has listed him as questionable for Saturday's game. Bamba's absence opens up playing time for Paul Reed, although his fantasy value is limited with Joel Embiid... Read More

Kris Bryant Hits First Home Run Of 2024

Colorado Rockies first baseman Kris Bryant hit his first home run of the season on Friday in a wild 10-7 win over the Rays. It was Bryant's only hit of the night, going 1-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored. The 32-year-old is off to a slow start, with the home run being just... Read More

Tobias Harris Listed As Questionable Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (knee) has been listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Saturday's contest against Memphis. A bone bruise on his left knee took Harris out of the lineup for Thursday's matchup against Miami, and he was expected to miss one or two games. It looks like his absence could... Read More

Craig Porter Jr. Likely To Return On Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Craig Porter Jr. (illness) will likely be back in the lineup on Saturday against the Lakers, as the team has listed him as probable for the matchup. The young guard has been battling an illness lately, missing four games. Porter Jr., who went undrafted last summer out of Wichita State, has... Read More

Ty Jerome Remains On The Shelf

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Ty Jerome (ankle) will remain unavailable for Saturday's contest against the Lakers. He underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle in January, and it's unclear when Jerome will be game-ready again. The 26-year-old has made only two appearances for the Cavaliers since signing as a free agent last offseason, logging 15... Read More

Edwin Diaz Picks Up First Save Friday

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz earned his first save of the season on Friday in a 3-2 win over the Reds. Diaz didn't allow a hit, walked one, and struck out one. The 2x All-Star has had his usual elite stuff, making four appearances thus far while allowing just one hit and no earned... Read More

Isaac Okoro To Remain Out On Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Isaac Okoro (toe) will miss a fourth straight contest on Saturday against the Lakers. He's been kept off the court by a toe sprain. The versatile talent will get the next opportunity to return on Sunday when Cleveland faces the Clippers. Okoro's absence gives Georges Niang and Sam Merrill a chance to... Read More

Free NCAA Tournament Betting Picks - Final Four Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/6/24)

The Final Four is here! It’s always exciting to get back into the madness, and these first couple of rounds have already been wild.  There is much to consider while running through some games in the Final Four. Favorites taking care of business, upset potential, and over/under are the beautiful aspects of what makes the... Read More