Gleyber Torres Will Bat Leadoff On Opening Day

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres is set to bat leadoff against the Houston Astros on Thursday. Yankees manager Aaron Boone made it official that Torres will take the first at-bat of the regular season for New York. It won't be an easy task against left-hander Framber Valdez. Boone said that Juan Soto is […]

Mark Hubbard Coming Off A Career Performance

Mark Hubbard has long been known as one of the PGA Tour's premier microwaves -- as his elite iron play allows him to create birdie chances on holes other pros are aiming merely for the putting surfaces themselves. There has perhaps never been a better example of this than two weeks ago at TPC Sawgrass, […]

Jonathan Aranda To Be Placed On Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Jonathan Aranda (finger) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. As expected, Aranda is going to miss some time after suffering a broken finger last week. The expectation is that Aranda should return around late April or early May. As a result, infielder Austin Shenton has been recalled from the […]

Davis Thompson Looking To Pay Off A Stellar Run Of Ball-Striking

The results haven't quite matched up for young Davis Thompson, but looking strictly at the underlying stats, the former UGA Bulldog seems to be primed for a breakout finish. Thompson ranks inside the top 40 in each of the four strokes gained metrics over his last 50 rounds, and Memorial Park's demanding 7400-yard layout should […]

Fantasy Baseball Sleepers or Busts? Cristian Javier, Anthony Santander, Aaron Nola

While many fantasy baseball drafts have already concluded, there are plenty of fantasy gamers who opt to wait until the last second to ensure they have the latest available information. We have you covered with some potential sleeper and bust picks. Aaron Nola, Cristian Javier, and Anthony Santander are all interesting fantasy targets this year, […]

Braxton Garrett, Brandon Pfaadt, Evan Carter - Fantasy Baseball Sleepers or Busts?

Are you one of many fantasy baseball managers who prefer to draft as late as possible ahead of the MLB season? Good, we have you covered with three fantasy baseball sleepers or bust picks below. Braxton Garrett, Brandon Pfaadt, and Evan Carter are all interesting fantasy targets this year, so all three are worth diving […]

Max Scherzer Making Solid Progress

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (back) continues making progress from his offseason back surgery and was able to play catch on Wednesday. The veteran right-hander won't be ready for Opening Day, but might not miss too much time. Rangers manager Chris Young doesn't believe that Scherzer will need to be placed on the 60-day […]

Fantasy Baseball Post-Hype Hitters: Undervalued Sluggers for 2024

Hello RotoBallers, welcome to our new article about three potential post-hype hitters about to break out later than their prime. A player enters their "prime" around age 28, so we will only look at players aged 31 or older. All hitters discussed have high ADPs and are overlooked in drafts. This can be for various […]

Akshay Bhatia Coming Into Houston With Confidence

The Florida Swing didn't get off to the best start for 22-year-old Akshay Bhatia, as missed cuts at PGA National and TPC Sawgrass extended his streak to three straight truck slams. However, last week's Valspar Championship may have breathed some life into his profile heading into the Lone Star State, as a 17th-place finish in […]

Fantasy Baseball Sleepers or Busts? Brandon Nimmo, Framber Valdez, Justin Steele

With the 2024 MLB season set to begin, there is still a little bit of time for fantasy baseball research and analysis for drafts. In this article, we'll dive into three potential sleepers or busts ahead of the new fantasy baseball campaign. Brandon Nimmo, Framber Valdez, and Justin Steele are all interesting fantasy targets this […]

Fantasy Baseball Sleepers or Busts? Kyle Schwarber, Alexis Diaz, Spencer Steer

As fantasy managers prepare for the final stretch of season-long fantasy drafts, we have a few sleeper or bust picks to analyze in this article. It's sure to be a wild fantasy baseball and MLB season, and knowing who to target and who to fade in drafts is key, Kyle Schwarber, Alexis Diaz, and Spencer […]

Fantasy Baseball Sleepers or Busts? Shane Bieber, Cal Raleigh, Daulton Varsho

While the fantasy baseball and MLB offseason are wrapping up, there are plenty of fantasy managers who opt to take part in drafts as late as possible, ensuring the latest available information before selecting their players. If you need some sleeper targets or are looking to avoid busts, you've come to the right place. Shane […]

Thorbjorn Olesen Still Trying To Find Footing On U.S. Soil

Despite a spectacular run of play in Europe from the Fall of 2023 until January of 2024 that included five top 10 finishes and a win over nine starts, Thorbjorn Olesen hasn't been able to translate that form across the pond. He's made just one cut out of three across Mexico, Palm Beach, and Palm […]

Patrick Rodgers Fighting Inconsistencies Heading Into Houston

2024 has been an up-and-down season thus far for Patrick Rodgers, as the former Stanford standout has recorded three top 15 finishes in nine starts but missed three of his last five cuts. Positive signs could be on the horizon, however, as Memorial Park's lengthy layout should suit the big-hitting Rodgers' game to a tee. […]

Breaking $100 - Free PGA Betting Picks - Golf Best Bets for the 2024 Texas Children's Houston Open

We are going to enjoy an expedited article as we are running way behind this week. Life can just get away from you at times but we are behind the keyboard and sharing some thoughts and bets on the week for the Texas Children's Houston Open. Congrats to Peter Malnati who took yet another piece […]

Which New Cities Will Get MLB Teams? Top Contenders Ahead of League Expansion

Professional sports have no universal standard for how many teams can exist in an individual league. There is no uniformity even in the United States' four major pro sports (football, basketball, baseball, and hockey). The NFL has 32 teams, which can be easier to schedule for regular-season and playoff purposes because it is divisible by […]

Five Undervalued Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets for 2024

With MLB's spring training coming to a close, we are rapidly approaching the regular season! Fantasy baseball drafts have been underway but carry on through opening weekend. While nailing those top-end studs is what matters most, identifying sleepers and undervalued players is key to gaining an edge over your league mates and widening the margin […]

Malik Nabers Shines At Pro Day

Former LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers impressed at the University's Pro Day on Wednesday, running an unofficial 4.35 40-yard dash and excelling in both the vertical jump (42") and broad jump (10'9"). The 20-year-old is coming off a spectacular junior campaign consisting of catching 89 passes for 1,569 yards and 14 touchdowns. His excellent athletic […]

The Best of Both Worlds: NBA DFS Cash and GPP Targets for 3/27 (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 […]

Jadeveon Clowney Signing Two-Year Deal With Panthers

Free-agent edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney is signing a two-year, $24 million contract with the Carolina Panthers, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 2014 No. 1 overall pick spent last season with the Baltimore Ravens, and it was one of the best campaigns of his career. He tied a career-high with 9.5 sacks and did not […]

Chris Sale - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 127 CURRENT ADP: ~134 overall ANALYSIS: As with the last several seasons for Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale, 2023 was marred by injury. The lanky lefty missed more than two months with a shoulder issue, however, when he did pitch he showed he could still be very effective. His […]

NASCAR Preview - 2024 Toyota Owners 400 First Look, Track Analysis, Odds, Top Drivers

Lead RotoBaller NASCAR analyst Jordan McAbee previews the upcoming Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond. Jordan analyzes the intricacies of Richmond, digs into some track history, and previews which drivers could find success this weekend. You can go Premium and WIN MORE IN 2024 with RotoBaller's NASCAR Premium package! Be sure to subscribe to the Stacking […]

Jordan Lawlar To Have Thumb Surgery, Out A Couple Months

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Jordan Lawlar (thumb) tore a ligament in his right thumb while trying to pick up a ball off the ground during a minor-league spring training game on Sunday and will need surgery, which will sideline him for at least the first two months of the season. It's bad news for the team's […]

Wyndham Clark Battling Back Injury Ahead of Houston Open

Wyndham Clark has been dealing with a back injury ahead of this week's Texas Children's Houston Open. Speaking to the media Wednesday, Clark revealed that he's been battling a back issue after "throwing it out" earlier this week. Last year's U.S. Open champion said he's progressed to hitting balls and should be ready to go […]

Connor McGovern Capable Of Taking Over At Center

The Buffalo Bills cut center Mitch Morse this offseason after he had spent five seasons with the team, but general manager Brandon Beane said on Sunday that the team knew offensive lineman Connor McGovern, who played left guard in 2023, would be capable of taking over as the starter at center if necessary. If the […]

Flag Hunting: PGA Betting Picks - 2024 Texas Children's Houston Open

Between Monday's Course Preview piece (found right here on RotoBaller), and last night's podcast (currently posted on our X page), we've given y'all every possible trend, key stat, and player take needed to make the most educated betting decisions possible this week at Memorial Park. This Wednesday article will now serve as a final bow […]

Jets Re-Sign Jalyn Holmes

The New York Jets re-signed defensive end Jalyn Holmes to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. The Minnesota Vikings originally took Holmes with their fourth-round selection (102nd overall) in 2018 out of Ohio State. He spent the first three years of his career in Minnesota before one-year stops with the New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears and […]

PGA Stat Buffet - Betting, DFS Picks - Golf Bets Research - 2024 Texas Children's Houston Open (Premium)

I have enjoyed putting this article together much more than recently when pasting hundreds of screenshots into this article had me feeling as robotic as Scottie Scheffler's ball striking. Now that my model is available to premium subscribers, I hope you are using that to make better decisions on your DFS and Betting selections. This […]

Panthers Bring Back Sam Franklin

The Carolina Panthers re-signed safety and special teams ace Sam Franklin on an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Franklin, a former undrafted free agent out of Temple, began his NFL career in 2020 with the Panthers and has spent all four of his NFL seasons with the organization. The 28-year-old defensive […]

Neville Hewitt Returns To Houston

The Houston Texans and free-agent linebacker Neville Hewitt, who led the league in 2023 in special teams tackles, reached an agreement on an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to a source. In 16 regular-season games (zero starts) last year in his third year with the Texans, Hewitt had 14 tackles (eight solo). The 30-year-old […]