Radko Gudas Exits With Upper-Body Injury

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas sustained an upper-body injury against Minnesota on Thursday and had to exit the game early. The hard-hitting rearguard lasted just five minutes in the contest, and his exit left the Ducks without one of their most effective players. Gudas leads Anaheim with a plus-12 rating and is once again among […]

Paul Skenes Impresses On Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Paul Skenes had two strikeouts in one inning on Thursday against the Orioles in Spring Breakout action. One of those strikeouts was against fellow top prospect, shortstop Jackson Holliday. Skenes, 21, was the first overall pick out of LSU last season, but has shown up to camp as the most popular […]

Calle Jarnkrok Set To Miss "Some Time"

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok suffered an upper-body injury in Thursday's win over Philadelphia and is expected to miss time. "It looks like he's going to miss some time, but we're not going to know the extent fully until we get back home," said Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe after Thursday's game. Toronto […]

Wyatt Langford Hits Grand Slam

Texas Rangers outfield prospect Wyatt Langford continued his scorching hot spring by going 1-for-4 with a grand slam on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds in Cactus League action. The 22-year-old has been explosive this spring and now has five homers with 14 RBI and a .361 batting average over 36 at-bats. Langford continues to make […]

Jake Odorizzi Returns To Rays On Minor League Deal

Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times is reporting that starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (shoulder) has returned to the Rays on a minor-league deal. Odorizzi spent 2023 recovering from shoulder surgery and last suited up in 2022 for the Atlanta Braves. The right-hander will return to familiar grounds with the club that he spent five […]

Leody Taveras Struggling This Spring

Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras went 1-for-3 versus the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. The 25-year-old has struggled this spring with a .200 batting average, but has swiped two bags. The Rangers young outfield prospects, Evan Carter and Wyatt Langford have been scorching hot this spring and their strong performances may move Taveras into a fourth […]

Round 2 Matchup Bets for THE PLAYERS

My first day in the media center is now under my belt and I am ready to go for what appears to be another perfect weather day in Ponte Vedra Beach at TPC Sawgrass. I checked the full report this morning and it does appear that we will get a bit more of a breeze […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Buy or Sell: Friday, March 15

G'day RotoBallers! The fantasy playoffs are upon us, likely meaning your trade deadline may have come and gone. Keeping that in mind, perhaps now is a good time to start considering possible trade options heading into next season, should your league be either a keeper or dynasty format. Cashing in on recency bias is a […]

Tap That: Episode #128: Black Tai Event

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 […]

Closers and Saves Bullpen Report for Fantasy Baseball - Mid-March Edition

Another week of training in the spring, another week of bullpen news, rumors, and injuries. While things will certainly ramp up as we approach Opening Day, this was anything but a quiet week in bullpens across the league. Before we jump into news and notes, be sure to take a look at our bullpen-by-bullpen break […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/15/24)

There are six games scheduled to be played across the NBA on Friday. DraftKings will include all six of them in their main slate, while FanDuel will only include the first five games of the evening. Let’s just focus on the five games that will be a part of both slates. The key to being […]

Power Ranking Running Back Signings for Fantasy Football - 2024 Free-Agent Analysis

The 2024 running back free-agent class was lauded as one of the best of all time and it did not disappoint. Teams across the league wasted zero time during the NFL's legal tampering period. The headliners agreed to contracts with new teams, creating a domino effect that resulted in more stars without a home. Below, […]

ADP Champ or Chump: Giancarlo Stanton, Logan Webb, and Maikel Garcia

Welcome to another year of Champ or Chump! In this column, we take deep dives into fantasy baseball player profiles to determine whether the player is a "Champ" worth adding or a "Chump" better left to someone else. We'll look at each player's NFBC ADP and whether they will likely justify their cost in this […]

March Madness: General Bracket Strategy

It is currently March and while most of the focus on March Madness is on the bubble, very quickly it will be Selection Sunday and turn into filling out brackets. Most sites will give you picks and share their own opinions of brackets. That stuff can be fun, but they don't always tell you how to […]

Love It When A Plan Comes Together: Every NFC Team's Best 2023 Draft Pick

With the 2024 NFL Draft quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to look back at the 2023 NFL Draft. Three quarterbacks (Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, and Anthony Richardson) were selected in the top four, and a running back (Bijan Robinson) was selected eighth overall.  There were plenty of stars to come out of the […]

ESPN H2H Points League Primer - Fantasy Baseball Tips, Draft Targets, and Fades (2024)

Do you need some last-minute advice on attacking your H2H fantasy baseball points league on ESPN? You've come to the right place. While many may think that rotisserie and points rankings are interchangeable and could be used in both settings, they are actually putting themselves at a massive disadvantage. Instead, in order to prepare for […]

Late-Round Third Base (3B) Fantasy Baseball Draft Values And Targets In 2024

Welcome officially to the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Late-round picks in fantasy baseball can often be the difference between a mediocre team and a championship contender. While it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of selecting big-name players early in the draft, finding those hidden gems in the later rounds is equally essential. […]

Is Geno Smith or Sam Howell the Seahawks' Starting Quarterback in 2024?

The Seattle Seahawks took a chance on Geno Smith and made him the team's starting quarterback in 2022. Smith led them to the playoffs that year behind a 9-8 record while throwing for 4,282 yards and 30 touchdowns.  Last year, Smith wasn't as efficient throwing the football, but he still threw for 3,624 yards and […]

Navigating Blank Gameweek 29 - Fantasy Premier League Tips and Top Captaincy Picks

The roller coaster ride of Double Gameweek 28 can be summed up with the famous saying, "It ain't over till it's over." The drama kicked off with a series of chaotic events, as top captain Dominic Solanke missed a penalty for Bournemouth against Sheffield United, scoring only a goal across two games. However, the climax […]

When is Lucas Giolito Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

It's been a wild year for starting pitcher Lucas Giolito. He started the 2023 season with the Chicago White Sox before he was traded to the Los Angeles Angels at the MLB trade deadline. Then, Giolito was released by the Angels in late August and signed with the Cleveland Guardians for the remainder of the […]

Blank Gameweek 29 Rankings - Fantasy Premier League Predictions, Tips, and Picks for 2023-24

Welcome to Blank Gameweek 29, RotoBallers! This is our third year covering FPL, and we are bringing you more coverage than ever. We publish two weekly articles: a staff roundtable preview and our weekly rankings. Then, once a month, we have our newest report, The Watchlist, which reviews the previous month and looks ahead to […]

CBB DFS: Early DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (3/15/24)

We still have a split slate today with most of the major conference tournaments in the quarterfinal rounds. We still have 18 games going on, though the split isn't quite as convenient as it was yesterday. We will concentrate on the seven-game early slate before tackling the main sometime tomorrow. It has been late afternoon […]

Who is the Tigers Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook

The Detroit Tigers will enter the 2024 season with some high hopes. They finished second in a weak AL Central division last year and made some improvements along the pitching staff this offseason. Tarik Skubal is finally fully healthy and looking like a true Cy Young candidate, while the additions of veterans like Kenta Maeda […]

How To Prep for Fantasy Baseball Drafts - The Do's and Don'ts

We are nearing the end of winter here in the Midwest. This morning, the sun is shining, the coffee is hot and flavorful, and people are preparing their chore lists for the day. But not us. We are continuing the preparations for the coming fantasy baseball season. Draft season is in full swing for many […]

Colts Re-Sign Trey Sermon

The Indianapolis Colts re-signed running back Trey Sermon to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. Sermon will return to the Colts in 2024 after carrying the ball 35 times for 160 yards and no touchdowns while catching three passes for 13 yards in 14 games in his first season with the team in 2023. Right now, […]

Drew Lock To Have A Chance At Starting Job?

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said on a Seattle radio show on Thursday that he wanted to keep quarterback Drew Lock around, but the New York Giants "basically sold him on the opportunity to compete to be the starter." Schneider said that Lock views the situation with the Giants as possibly being similar to […]

Gerrit Cole Won't Need Tommy John Surgery

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) was told on Thursday that he will not need Tommy John surgery, at least for now, after visiting with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Cole has been advised to rest and undergo non-invasive treatment while being shut down […]

Josh Green Won't Return Against OKC

Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Green (ankle) won't return to Thursday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He logged only four minutes before spraining his ankle, so he'll finish the evening with two points. The 23-year-old has a consistent role in Jason Kidd's rotation and has averaged 8.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists. With Luka […]

Marquise Brown Signs One-Year Deal With The Chiefs

Free agent wide receiver Marquise Brown signed a one-year, $11 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday. Brown will pair with superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes and provide the Chiefs a big play wideout the team has been lacking since Tyreek Hill. Brown will be Kansas City's third option in the passing game behind […]

Keenan Allen Traded To The Bears

The Los Angeles Chargers traded wide receiver Keenan Allen to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a fourth-round pick on Thursday. Allen played 11 seasons with the Chargers and logged six 1,000-yard campaigns during his career with the team. With a new coaching regime and salary cap issues, the Chargers decided to move on from […]