Brayan Bello To Start On Opening Day

Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello will make the team's Opening Day start on March 28 on the road in Seattle against the Mariners. Right-hander Nick Pivetta will get the ball for Game 2. Bello gets the nod to kick things off after Boston gave the 24-year-old a six-year, $55 million contract extension during spring […]

Zach Eflin Officially Named Opening Day Starter

Right-hander Zach Eflin will be the Tampa Bay Rays' Opening Day starter on March 28 against the Toronto Blue Jays at home. Eflin being named the team's Opening Day starter in 2024 hardly comes as a surprise following his career year in 2023 with Tampa, when he won a league-high 16 games while also posting […]

RotoBaller PGA Show: Fantasy Golf, Betting, and DFS Breakdown - 2024 Valspar Championship

In an all-new show for 2024, RotoBaller's Byron Lindeque and Spencer Aguiar give viewers an insight into some of their favorite bets and DFS plays for the week's PGA Tour event. Scroll down to watch this week's 2024 Valspar Championship episode via the YouTube link and start winning MORE in 2024 with RotoBaller! The all-new […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Stays Hot Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes continued his hot hitting in Monday's 11-2 Grapefruit League rout of the Phillies. The 27-year-old went 3-for-4 with a run scored, making it three straight multi-hit performances for the youngster and the sixth of the spring. He's now 16-for-38 (.421) with two doubles, three home runs, nine RBI, and […]

Luis Rengifo - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 249 CURRENT ADP: ~269 ANALYSIS:  A slow starter who picked it up later last year, Luis Rengifo’s versatility helped keep him in the lineup through early problems until he went ballistic following the All-Star break. The 26-year-old was hitting an empty .219 with a poor .255 BABIP and a […]

Carlos Correa Hits First Spring Home Run

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa hit his first home run of the spring on Monday in a 5-2 Grapefruit League win over the Red Sox. It was a solo shot off of Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta, and Correa finished the day 2-for-2 with a walk, an RBI, and one run scored. On the spring, […]

Ryan Mountcastle - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 197 CURRENT ADP: ~239 ANALYSIS: Most of you would say Ryan Mountcastle had a disappointing 2023 campaign, right? He only played in 115 games and while he improved on his worse 2022 numbers, he still only produced a .779 OPS with an ISO 50 points lower than the .232 […]

Max Fried Strikes Out Four In Six Innings Of Work

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried took the loss on Monday in a 7-3 Grapefruit League game versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Although he took the loss, the veteran pitched well. The southpaw hadn't given up a run through five innings of work, but allowed four singles and a sac fly that turned into four […]

Henry Davis - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 196 CURRENT ADP: ~281 ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Pirates catcher/outfielder Henry Davis graduated from prospect status and appeared in 62 games for the Bucs in the 2023 season. His debut season wasn't exactly a productive one, as he hit just .213 with seven home runs, three stolen bases, and a .653 OPS […]

West Region: March Madness Bracket Predictions and NCAA Tournament Picks

If you consume any sort of March Madness content, the first thing you'll hear is how good teams must be in KenPom. Or to be exact, how they rank in offensive and defensive efficiency. I'm going to touch on the handful of teams who actually can win the NCAA Tournament, but for the most part, […]

Viktor Arvidsson Could Be Ready To Return On Tuesday

Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson (lower body) is getting close to returning to action, and his comeback might come in Tuesday's matchup against Chicago. Arvidsson has missed the past 13 games while trying to recover from a lower-body injury. His season debut was delayed by a back injury, meaning we've seen the Swedish winger […]

Erik Swanson Dealing With Forearm Tightness

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson experienced tightness in his forearm and underwent an MRI. According to Jays manager John Schneider, there was no injury and no inflammation, so the 30-year-old will be shut down for "a day or two." The veteran had four saves and 29 holds for the Jays last season and figures […]

Preferred Lines Golf Betting Podcast - 2024 Valspar Championship PGA Bets, Tips, and Preview

Joe Idone (@TourPicks) welcomes guest Jason Rouslin to an all-new episode of Preferred Lines. Joe and Jason recap an exciting PLAYERS Championship before discussing their top betting picks on the board for the upcoming 2024 Valspar Championship. Be sure to subscribe to the Preferred Lines YouTube Channel, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe […]

Eeli Tolvanen Collects Two Assists On Top Line Monday

Seattle Kraken winger Eeli Tolvanen finished with two assists as the team dropped a home game 6-2 against Buffalo on Monday. Tolvanen picked up his first helper with only 24 seconds played as Jordan Eberle scored, and his second assist came on a power-play goal by Matty Beniers at the 14:36 mark in the first […]

Jeff Skinner Records Seventh Career Hat Trick

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner had one of his biggest performances of the season on Monday versus Seattle, netting his seventh career hat trick in a 6-2 win. He scored an even-strength goal in each period, completing the three-goal game with two minutes left to play. With the outing, Skinner matched the goals tally […]

Jordan Romano Dealing With Elbow Inflammation

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano is dealing with inflammation in his elbow. The 30-year-old had an MRI done and it showed no structural damage, so at this point it doesn't appear to be serious. The 2x All-Star will receive an anti-inflammatory injection Tuesday and will be shut down for three days, but will then […]

Alex Ovechkin Makes Special History With Monday's Outing

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin had another special outing on Monday versus Calgary, becoming the third player in NHL history with at least 19 consecutive 20-goal campaigns. He scored a pair of power-play goals in a 5-2 win, reaching 21 markers for the season. The veteran superstar has struggled to perform at his best […]

Ryan Lindgren Out For "Few Weeks"

New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren (lower body) has been ruled out for "a few weeks." He was injured at the weekend in a game against the Islanders, leaving the Rangers without their second top-four defenseman. Jacob Trouba (lower body) is also currently out of commission. Braden Schneider has received a larger role on the […]

Dmitry Kulikov Suspended For Two Games

Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov has been suspended for two games after an illegal check to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Conor Sheary. The incident occurred during Tampa Bay's 5-3 win on Saturday. Kulikov will be forced to sit out Thursday's home game against Nashville and a road contest against the Rangers on […]

Zeke Nnaji Questionable To Play On Tuesday

Denver Nuggets forward/center Zeke Nnaji (back) is considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Minnesota. The young big man is bothered by lower back pain and might have to sit in street clothes after playing in each of the last 16 games. Nnaji has seen action regularly, but he doesn't feature a lot in normal circumstances, […]

Dante Exum Listed As Probable For Tuesday's Game

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (foot) is expected to make his 11th straight appearance on Tuesday versus San Antonio, as the team considered him probable for the clash. Exum has done well in battling through a foot problem in recent weeks. However, he hasn't been much of a help to fantasy managers, recording 5.6 points, […]

Herbert Jones On Track To Return Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (back, hip) is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday versus Brooklyn, as the team has listed him as probable for the contest. Jones was injured against the Clippers on Friday and couldn't play the following day versus Portland due to a lower back and hip contusion. Trey […]

Underrated Players From Mid-Major Schools: NCAA Tournament Sleepers

March Madness has arrived. For many, these next few weeks are the first time they've had a chance to tune in and watch some really good mid-major programs. Are you in that group? If so, let's identify some mid-major players who you should pay attention to during this year's March Madness tournament. Here are five […]

Kevin Huerter Limited To Two Minutes Of Action Due To Shoulder Injury

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Kevin Huerter exited Monday's contest against Memphis after only two minutes due to a shoulder injury. He hurt his left shoulder as Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane fouled him when Huerter tried to finish off a fastbreak with a dunk. Huerter has struggled to perform in recent weeks, and the injury is a […]

Three Teams That Should Have Made The Tournament - March Madness 2024

The field of 68 is finally out and we are on the brink of the four greatest days in any sport in any country on any continent. The NCAA Tournament is an entirely different animal, and the first four days of this behemoth are the most fun days you'll have watching sports, even if it's […]

Jalen Johnson Re-Injures Right Ankle

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson re-injured his right ankle on Monday versus the Lakers. Playing in his third game since returning from a sprained ankle, Johnson was hurt in the middle of the fourth quarter when he landed on teammate Clint Capela's foot. Following a trip to the locker room, Johnson rejoined the bench area […]

John Collins Avoids Concussion But Dealing With Head Contusion

Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins avoided a concussion after getting injured on Monday versus Minnesota, but he has suffered a head contusion. Collins made an early exit from Monday's contest after getting hurt on a posterizing dunk by Anthony Edwards. The injury cut short an effective night at the office, as Collins posted 11 points […]

Five Favorite Picks to Cut Down the Nets: 2024 March Madness

The best time in sports is finally here, March Madness! The air is filled with anticipation as fans eagerly await the thrilling spectacle of college basketball's most exhilarating tournament. In a flurry of buzzer-beaters, upsets, and Cinderella stories, March Madness captivates audiences across the globe, drawing them in to witness the heart-pounding action and unforgettable […]

Naz Reid Uncertain For Tuesday Following Monday's Exit

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Naz Reid exited Monday's contest against Utah with a head injury, leaving his status for Tuesday's matchup versus Denver up in the air. Reid was hurt near the end of the first half when he took a hit to the back of the head from John Collins. It was a big first […]