Dennis Smith Jr. Now Out Versus Chicago

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (hip) won't play on Friday night against the Bulls. He has missed the Nets' previous two games because of a hip issue but was probable heading into Friday's contest. But surprisingly, he was downgraded, meaning his next chance to suit up will be Sunday versus the Los Angeles Lakers. […]

Hunter Harvey - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 68% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals right-hander Hunter Harvey was lights out this spring. The 29-year-old posted a 2.16 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and a 15:2 K: BB across 8 1/3 innings. He has been primarily used in a high-leverage role for the Nationals, setting career highs across the […]

Yankees Acquire JT Brubaker From Pirates

The New York Yankees acquired right-hander JT Brubaker (elbow) from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday in exchange for a player to be named later, according to a source. Brubaker will give the Yankees some additional starting-pitching depth, but not until later this year while he recovers from Tommy John surgery. The 30-year-old has been nothing […]

Al Horford Removed From The Injury Report

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) isn't listed on the injury report heading into Saturday's clash with New Orleans. The veteran has been bothered by a toe sprain of late. While he's mostly played through the pain, he didn't suit up for Thursday's loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The C's got Jrue Holiday (shoulder) back […]

Sean Murphy Leaves Season Opener With Oblique Tightness

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (oblique) was pulled from Friday's season opener against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies with left-oblique tightness. Murphy grabbed his side after swinging and missing at a Matt Strahm pitch in the seventh inning and eventually walked off the field with a trainer. We should know more on Murphy's injury after the […]

2024 Running Back Sleepers: Fantasy Football Draft Targets and Best Ball Values

Football never sleeps at RotoBaller! The staff is already looking ahead to the 2024 season to help our readers get the jump on their competition. RotoBaller analyst LaQuan Jones discusses five Running Backs SLEEPERS that you should target as values in 2024 fantasy football and best ball drafts. Win MORE in 2024 with RotoBaller! Be […]

Jeferson Quero Injured In Minor-League Game

Milwaukee Brewers No. 3 prospect Jeferson Quero (shoulder) was removed from Friday's game at Triple-A Nashville after he appeared to hurt his shoulder diving back to first base while being picked off. The severity of Quero's injury is unknown at this time, but it would be a really tough break for the Brewers and one […]

Dario Saric Sidelined Against Charlotte

Golden State Warriors forward Dario Saric (knee) has been downgraded on Friday and will not play against the Charlotte Hornets. He was originally listed as questionable with a knee issue but has since been ruled out along with Jonathan Kuminga (knee). Both of them were enduring knee soreness and it seems as though the pain […]

Jonathan Kuminga Downgraded To Out On Friday

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) has been downgraded from questionable to out on Friday and will not play against the Charlotte Hornets. Losing a starter as each game becomes more and more important doesn't bode too well for the Warriors, but they realistically should be okay against the cellar-dweller Hornets. While Kuminga misses […]

Braxton Garrett Throws Two Innings

Miami Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett (shoulder) threw two innings in extended spring training on Thursday and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session in Miami on Sunday. Garrett was forced to start the season on the injured list due to a left-shoulder impingement that he suffered during spring training. However, he's working his way back […]

Kevin Huerter Undergoing Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (shoulder) is set to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Huerter is expected to be fully healthy and ready to go by the beginning of the 2024-25 season. The 25-year-old first suffered the injury on March 15 against the […]

Jose Alvarado Ruled Out Saturday Versus Boston

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (oblique) has been ruled out in the first official injury report for the Saturday matchup against the Boston Celtics. The 25-year-old was also unable to play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, so there may be some extended time that he's going to miss. CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy […]

UFL DFS Lineup Picks: DraftKings Daily Fantasy Fantasy Advice for Week 1

Welcome to the inaugural UFL season, RotoBallers! The newest iteration of spring football is upon us, and this is our chance to build up our bankroll. You may recognize AJ McCarron, Jordan Ta'amu, Wayne Gallman, Keke Coutee, Hakeem Butler, and a handful of others from their brief NFL stints. However, we'll need to dig deeper […]

Kevin Gausman Throws Bullpen On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman (shoulder) threw a bullpen session at Tropicana Field on Friday. Manager John Schneider said on Thursday that there will likely be no decision on when Gausman makes his season debut until Saturday. The 33-year-old veteran will either make his 2024 debut on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays or […]

Ziaire Williams Likely Out For Rest Of The Season

Memphis Grizzlies forward Ziaire Williams (hip/back) is the second player on the team to be deemed unlikely to be back for the rest of this season. Teammate Derrick Rose (groin) is the other one who is likely to watch from the sidelines for the last couple of weeks as the Grizzlies shut down anyone who's […]

Abner Uribe Locks Down First Save Chance For Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Abner Uribe locked down the team's first save chance in the 3-1 Opening Day win over the New York Mets on Friday. There was a bit of a question as to who would see most of the save opportunities for the Brew Crew with regular closer Devin Williams (back) out for three […]

Dodgers Sign Drew Pomeranz To Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent left-hander Drew Pomeranz to a minor-league deal on Friday, and he's set to be assigned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The nine-year major-league veteran reliever has been beleaguered by injuries the last two years. Pomeranz was with the Los Angeles Angels in spring training but was recently released. The 35-year-old […]

Derrick Rose Unlikely To Return This Season

Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose (groin) hasn't appeared in a game since February 28 and it looks as though he won't be returning for the rest of the season. According to Damichael Cole, since there are only two weeks remaining in the season and the Grizzlies are already eliminated from playoff contention, Rose is unlikely […]

Haason Reddick Being Traded To Jets

The Philadelphia Eagles are trading Pro Bowl edge rusher Haason Reddick to the New York Jets for a conditional 2026 third-round pick that could turn into a second-rounder. Reddick was rumored to be on the trade block this offseason, and the Jets jumped on him after losing Bryce Huff and failing to sign Jadeveon Clowney. […]

Cubs Sign Curt Casali To Minor-League Deal

The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent catcher Curt Casali to a minor-league deal on Friday. Casali comes to the Cubbies after being released by the Miami Marlins earlier this week. The 35-year-old veteran backstop will begin his 2024 campaign at Triple-A Iowa while serving as organizational catching depth behind big-leaguers Yan Gomes and Miguel Amaya. The […]

Daniel Bard Begins Season On Injured List

The Colorado Rockies placed right-hander Daniel Bard (knee) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday after he missed all of spring training following a cleanup procedure on his left knee in the middle of February. In addition to his knee ailment, the 38-year-old veteran has received platelet-rich plasma injections in his right forearm in the […]

The Best of Both Worlds: NBA DFS Cash and GPP Targets for 3/29 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers! This article is here to provide you with a daily grasp on a few targets we can use for GPPs and cash. These will be tiered so that you can gather the ideas with ease. Here is your legend so […]

Raheem Mostert Receives One-Year Extension

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert is signing a one-year contract extension, according to his agent Brett Tessler. 2024 was originally the last year of his deal, but the new contract extends his deal into the 2025 campaign. Mostert, who turns 32 years old in April, has enjoyed his best seasons as a pro over […]

Whit Merrifield Likely To Play This Weekend

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Whit Merrifield was not in the starting lineup for the team's season opener on Friday against the division-rival Atlanta Braves, but with the Phillies facing lefties on Saturday and Sunday, Merrifield will likely be in the lineup, according to manager Rob Thomson. Merrifield told Thomson before signing in the offseason that, "I'll […]

Elias Lindholm Remains Day-To-Day

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Lindholm (undisclosed) remains day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, but bench boss Rick Tocchet said he isn't worried about the injury being long term. Lindholm was absent from Wednesday's practice and didn't play in a 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Monday. "I'm not really concerned," Tocchet said. "I think […]

Alex Pietrangelo Could Be Back On Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (illness) could return to the lineup when the team visits the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. The veteran has missed the past six games due to an illness but skated as part of an optional skate at the Xcel Energy Center on Friday. "He's skating today. So that's good news," […]

Morgan Rielly Doesn't Skate Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly was absent from Friday's practice due to an upper-body injury and has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Buffalo Sabres. Rielly didn't play Thursday night when the Leafs defeated the Washington Capitals by a 5-1 score. He remains listed as day to day. The 30-year-old is in […]

Mitch Marner Returns To Practice Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs right winger Mitch Marner (ankle) returned to practice on Friday for the first time since suffering a high-ankle sprain during a 4-1 loss to the Boston Bruins on March 7. Marner finished that game but has since missed the team's past nine contests. He is still expected to miss at least two […]

Erin Blanchfield Looks To Remain Undefeated In The UFC

Erin Blanchfield could earn a title opportunity against champion Alexo Grasso and become the youngest champion in UFC history if she can get past Manon Fiorot on Saturday. Blanchfield has won all six of her fights in the UFC, landing her a career-first main event as she edges closer to a women's flyweight title shot. […]

Manon Fiorot Set For Main-Event Matchup

Manon Fiorot (11-1) will headline UFC Atlantic City opposite Erin Blanchfield in what is essentially a title eliminator. Fiorot is the former EFC and UAE flyweight champion and is 6-0 in the octagon, with her last fight being a decision win over former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas in September. DraftKings has Fiorot as the underdog […]