TJ Friedl Sprains Wrist In Saturday's Game

Cincinnati Reds' outfielder TJ Friedl (wrist) suffered a sprained wrist in the second inning of Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The injury happened as the 28-year-old dove for a ball and appeared to roll up on his wrist. There is no current timeline for Friedl's recovery, which jeopardizes his status for Opening Day. Though Friedl […]

James Wood Scratched From Saturday's Lineup

Washington Nationals top prospect James Wood (wrist) was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals after his bat handle hit his right wrist on a check-swing Friday. According to Nationals manager Davey Martinez, Woods is fine, and the team wanted to give him a day off. "He feels totally fine," said Martinez. The […]

Deni Avdija Scratched On Saturday

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, Avdija was ruled out minutes before tip-off on Saturday. Instead, Corey Kispert will move into the starting five with Avdija unavailable for this game. A shift to the starting five should give Kispert […]

Daniel Hemric Looking For Solid Result On Sunday

Daniel Hemric was not expecting much in qualifying on Saturday. He will start 20th on Sunday at Bristol. Hemric and the Kaulig Racing Chevy were pretty fast at times. Unfortunately, he was 24th in practice and his lap averages did not fall off till the 15-lap interval. The problem seemed to be as the laps […]

LeBron James, Anthony Davis Will Play Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) and center Anthony Davis (Achilles) are both available ahead of Saturday's game against the Golden State Warriors. As expected, James and Davis will play after being on the injury report heading into this game. Both players are dealing with nagging injuries, but continue to play through them a […]

Miguel Vargas Optioned To Triple-A

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned second baseman/outfielder Miguel Vargas to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday. Vargas is currently in South Korea with the team but won't be active in the Seoul Series against the San Diego Padres. Vargas was not likely to claim a starting position with Los Angeles this season after being moved from second base […]

Austin Cindric Begins Sunday 21st At Bristol

Austin Cindric got one good lap in but a lot of his practice laps were slow. The Team Penske driver was 0.599 seconds off in practice. He could not qualify into the final group on Saturday and ended up 21st. With laps ticking off around 15-16 seconds, this race will go by pretty quick. Bristol […]

Rudy Gobert Downgraded To Out

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (rib) has been downgraded to out ahead of Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. The big man was considered questionable coming into this game after exiting early during their last contest. Naz Reid figures to move into the starting five with Gobert unavailable. Reid has been a top-75 value fantasy […]

Alex Bowman Starts Way Back In 29th For Bristol

Alex Bowman did not have the qualifying run expected of him. The Hendrick Motorsports car looked slow throughout practice and then worse during qualifying. Well, Bowman was 28th in practice a full 0.6 seconds off the lead time. He wound up 29th in qualifying. Bristol can be a place to gain positions but also lose […]

Dante Exum Questionable Sunday Against Denver

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (foot) is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. Exum is battling a plantar fascia sprain in his right foot. Exum started in Dallas' last game with Luka Doncic (ankle) out. However, if Exum cannot suit up on Sunday, Tim Hardaway and Jaden Hardy could have more minutes on […]

Kevin Huerter Will Suit Up Saturday

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (leg) is available ahead of Saturday's game against the New York Knicks. Huerter will make his return to the court after missing the last game due to a right leg contusion. Keon Ellis figures to head back to the second unit with Huerter returning on Saturday. As a reserve player, […]

Gabriel Moreno Expected Back In The Lineup On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (back) is expected to return to the lineup for Sunday's spring game against the Los Angeles Angels. Moreno sat out the last few games due to lower-back tightness. The 24-year-old is slashing .235/.350/.471 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs scored over seven games this spring. He is […]

Eury Perez Dealing With Elbow Soreness, Set To Undergo Imaging

The Miami Marlins announced starting pitcher Eury Perez (elbow) is set to undergo imaging and testing on his throwing elbow in the coming days. Perez was pulled from his start Wednesday after experiencing discomfort from a broken fingernail. He started to experience elbow discomfort on Thursday. Part of the 20-year-old's diagnostic process will be to meet […]

Bristol NASCAR Qualifying Results and Starting Lineup

On Saturday evening, the NASCAR Cup Series held the qualifying session for this weekend's Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. This qualifying session consisted of two rounds. The first round was split into two groups, and the five fastest drivers from each group advanced to the second round. In the second round, the drivers […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. To Play On Saturday

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (quad) is available ahead of Saturday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jackson has been cleared to play after sitting out during Wednesday's game due to a right quad issue. Trey Jemison should shift back to the second unit with Jackson returning on Saturday. Fantasy managers should feel safe […]

Desmond Bane Available On Saturday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (ankle) is available ahead of Saturday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Bane will make his long-awaited return considering he hasn't played in a game since the middle of January. It wouldn't be shocking at all to see Bane under a strict minutes limit for a few games. Fantasy managers […]

Draymond Green Likely To Play On Saturday

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (back) is expected to suit up for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers, according to head coach Steve Kerr. It looks like Green is ready to play again after missing one game due to back soreness. He's expected to be joined by Stephen Curry (ankle), which should push […]

Stephen Curry Expected To Play

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (ankle) is expected to suit up for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers, according to head coach Steve Kerr. All signs are currently pointing to Curry returning to the court after missing the last three games due to a right ankle sprain. There is no word on Curry […]

Bristol NASCAR Practice Speeds, Lap Averages, and Notes

The NASCAR Cup Series ran a single practice session at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday evening in preparation for the upcoming Food City 500 on Sunday afternoon. The 36-car field was split into two groups for this practice session. Below you'll find the two practice groups, key notes from the practice session and the practice […]

MarJon Beauchamp Questionable To Play Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward MarJon Beauchamp (back) carries a questionable tag ahead of Sunday's matchup against Phoenix. He's been battling back spasms lately and could be unavailable for a third straight game. Beauchaump's absence wouldn't typically hurt Milwaukee, but Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) and Malik Beasley (back) are also questionable for Sunday. The 23-year-old would be a […]

Khris Middleton On Track To Return Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's contest against Phoenix, which signals he's ready to return to the lineup. Middleton last played on Feb. 6 and has missed the past 16 games with a left ankle sprain. Jae Crowder has been filling in for him in the starting unit […]

Justin Fields Traded To The Steelers

The Chicago Bears traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a conditional 2025 sixth-round pick. Based on playing time, the sixth-round pick can become a fourth-round selection. With Fields shipped to Pittsburgh, the Bears are set to select USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. […]

ESPN Undervalued and Overvalued Picks - Fantasy Baseball ADP Advantages for Drafts

Welcome RotoBallers to our ESPN fantasy baseball article about undervalued and overvalued players to draft in ESPN leagues, based on their ADP and ranking. Average Draft Position (ADP) is often the guiding light for fantasy baseball draft strategy. While every league is different and may have a particularly aggressive or conservative group of owners when […]

Tyus Jones Won't Play Against Chicago

Washington Wizards point guard Tyus Jones (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's clash with the Bulls. He was already doubtful for the game with lower back spasms, so Jones' absence won't come as a surprise. Impressively, he had so far featured in every game for Washington this season. Jordan Poole has started to rebuild […]

Malik Beasley Remains On Injury Report Versus Suns

Milwaukee Bucks guard Malik Beasley (back) popped up on the injury report again and has been listed as questionable for the Sunday matinee against the Phoenix Suns. The veteran wing was forced to miss their last game on Friday with the same back spasms. A better picture of his health will come on the day […]

Jordan Clarkson Sits Out Second Consecutive Game

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (groin) has been ruled out for a second consecutive game as the team gets ready to face Minnesota on Saturday night. The versatile scorer is battling a groin strain. With Clarkson absent, Johnny Juzang logged a career-high 25 minutes on Friday against Atlanta, posting 19 points off the bench. Meanwhile, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Uncertain To Play Against Suns

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) has received a questionable tag for their matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Monday. The superstar big man has appeared on the injury report a lot with this hamstring issue, but recently he was popping up as probable instead of questionable. There could be some more pain involved this […]

John Collins Rested On Saturday

Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (rest) won't be in the lineup on Saturday against Minnesota. After playing in every game since Dec. 18, Collins will sit out the matchup for rest purposes. With Lauri Markkanen (quadriceps) also out, we should see plenty of Brice Sensabaugh and Taylor Hendricks against the Timberwolves, with a sprinkle of […]

Lukas Reichel Will Be In The Lineup Sunday

Chicago Blackhawks forward Lukas Reichel will be in the lineup for Sunday's contest versus the San Jose Sharks. The 21-year-old was recalled from AHL Rockford after tallying seven points across nine games in the minors. "He looked great out there today in practice and ready to go," Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson said after practice Saturday. […]

Cale Makar A Game-Time Decision Saturday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against the Edmonton Oilers. The all-world blueliner is dealing with an illness, as is teammate Miles Wood. "We're hopeful," Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said. "Both those guys are under the weather. It's kind of rolling through our team right now, and some […]