Mid-Round First Base (1B) Fantasy Baseball Draft Values And Targets In 2024

Welcome officially to the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Spring training is in full force, and fantasy managers are gearing up for another exciting season in the MLB. Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone is looking to draft players who can provide a great return on value. You can start taking calculated risks […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - March 19, 2024

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Each night, we will be bringing you our award-winning NHL DFS Heat Map with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet: Blue means ELITE, Green means GO (good for the player), Yellow means value/supplemental […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for March 19, 2024 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The NHL went a little crazy tonight, scheduling a 13-game slate after last night’s tiny two-gamer. This is a loaded slate, with premium teams up and down the schedule. At first glance, there is quite a bit of value to use along […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 21 - Jimmy Butler, RJ Barrett, Kyle Kuzma

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into the championship week of the fantasy season! I'm here to help you stay up to date on injury news, and how it impacts your teams. I'm writing this the day before you'll see it; information is accurate as of the evening of Monday, March 18. I'll just cover what has […]

Adolis Garcia Hits Solo Homer Monday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia went 2-for-3 with a double, a solo home run, and a strikeout in Monday's 9-5 Cactus League loss to the Mariners. The 31-year-old got a late start to spring after suffering a moderate left oblique strain in the World Series, so seeing him flash his power is good. However, he […]

Cristian Javier Turns In Rough Start Monday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier yielded his worst start of the spring in Monday's 10-1 Grapefruit League loss to the Nationals. Javier pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing five runs on three hits (including a solo home run) and four walks with one strikeout. The 26-year-old is coming off of a surprisingly poor 2023 season […]

Hunter Brown Having Strong Spring

Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown has put together a strong spring to this point, compiling a 2.84 ERA with a 1.12 WHIP and 12 strikeouts in 12 2/3 innings pitched. This is a good sign for the Astros and fantasy managers, as the team has expressed that the 25-year-old will need "to take a […]

Matt Canterino Suffers Setback Monday, Will Need Injured List Stint

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Canterino (elbow, shoulder), who had Tommy John surgery in August of 2022 and did not pitch in 2023, suffered a shoulder strain Monday and will start the 2024 season on the Triple-A injured list. This is a shame, as the Twins pitching staff has suffered numerous injuries and The 26-year-old […]

Best Fantasy Football Landing Spots For 2024 Rookie Wide Receivers

With the NFL Draft quickly approaching, the ramifications of where some of these players get selected will have a significant impact on their fantasy football value. In dynasty leagues, fantasy managers may not worry about landing spots as much because once you draft them in that kind of league, you have them for their entire […]

Caleb Thielbar To Start Season On Injured List

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Caleb Thielbar (hamstring) will be one of several of the team's pitching staff to start the 2024 season on the injured list, per the Athletic's Aaron Gleeman. Thielbar suffered a strained left hamstring early in camp and, while he progressed to throwing live batting practice last week, it was determined that […]

Will Benson, Stuart Fairchild Could See Time In Center Field

With Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (wrist) set to open the 2024 season on the injured list with a fractured right wrist, Will Benson and Stuart Fairchild could see additional playing time to start the season, per MLB.com's Mark Sheldon. Manager David Bell said, "It's all going to work out. I'm focused on the guys […]

Zac Gallen Gets Opening Day Nod

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced Monday that starting pitcher Zac Gallen will be the team's Opening Day starter. This will be the second consecutive season that the 28-year-old has earned the honor. Gallen will get a favorable matchup against the Rockies at home. He put forth another strong season in 2023, going 17-9 with a 3.47 […]

Jake Fraley Leaves Monday's Game Early

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley was removed from Monday night's Cactus League game early against the San Francisco Giants after fouling a ball off what appeared to be a part of his body that is very sensitive. Fraley was probably pretty uncomfortable, but he was able to leave the field under his own power and […]

Nolan Schanuel's Injury Isn't Serious

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington said first baseman Nolan Schanuel (back) felt something while stretching for a ball, but trainers told him it was "nothing serious." Schanuel was scratched from Monday's Cactus League game against the Milwaukee Brewers as a precaution. The 22-year-old left-handed hitter will probably be sidelined a day or two, but […]

Isaiah Stewart Injured Against Boston

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (hamstring) was injured during Monday's loss to Boston. As a result, he exited the contest and was ruled out shortly after. Head coach Monty Williams reported Stewart tweaked his hamstring. However, Williams indicated there wouldn't be an update on his condition until the team got home. The 22-year-old has averaged […]

Duncan Robinson Doesn't Return On Monday

Miami Heat guard/forward Duncan Robinson (back) didn't return to Monday's loss to the 76ers. Robinson, who recently became the fastest player in NBA history to make 1,000 three-pointers, scored just three points before exiting after 24 minutes because of back discomfort. The 29-year-old has played well this season, averaging a career-high 13.7 points per contest. […]

Jackson Chourio Makes Opening Day Roster

In a move that many expected when the Milwaukee Brewers signed outfield prospect Jackson Chourio to an eight-year, $82 million contract extension, he will officially be part of the team's Opening Day roster, according to sources. Chourio, 20, will be the youngest player in team history since Robin Yount to make his MLB debut on […]

Anthony Davis Cleared To Meet Atlanta

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (eye) will play against the Hawks on Monday evening. Davis logged only 12 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Warriors because of an eye injury. He had trouble with his vision, so the team labeled him questionable heading into this contest. However, his vision improved, which is good news […]

Blake Snell Heading To The Giants

Free-agent left-hander Blake Snell is signing a two-year deal worth $62 million with the San Francisco Giants on Monday. The deal includes an opt-out clause for the reigning National League Cy Young winner. The 31-year-old southpaw was asking for a lot on the open market coming off his second Cy Young in eight big-league seasons. […]

Will Tank Dell Be Ready for Week 1? 2024 NFL Injury Outlook

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell recorded a time of 4.49 seconds in his 40-yard dash at the NFL combine a year ago. He looked quicker than that during his debut season, separating from defenders downfield with ease. A broken fibula ended his campaign early. Dell has reportedly rigorously attacked his rehabilitation program and “looks […]

Onyeka Okongwu To Return On Monday

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (toe) will play on Monday against the Lakers. The 23-year-old missed over a month because of a big toe issue. However, the Hawks are glad to get him back, considering the team is holding on to the final Play-In spot in the Eastern Conference. Before going down with the injury, […]

Kevin Zeitler To Sign With Lions

Former Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl offensive guard Kevin Zeitler plans to sign an undisclosed one-year deal with the Detroit Lions, according to a source. Zeitler is flying to Detroit on Monday night to take a physical, with the plan to formally sign on Tuesday. The 34-year-old former 27th overall pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in […]

Trent Brown To Meet With Bengals On Tuesday

Free-agent offensive tackle Trent Brown is scheduled to meet with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday. The Bengals lost tackle Jonah Williams in free agency to the Arizona Cardinals and are looking for a replacement, with Brown being a potential fit. The 30-year-old's contract with the New England Patriots voided in February when he was not […]

Mario Edwards Visits With Texans

Veteran free-agent defensive end Mario Edwards (knee) visited with the Houston Texans on Monday, according to a league source. Edwards missed the last game of the year in 2023 while playing for the Seattle Seahawks, but he should be good to go this fall for the start of the 2024 season. The 30-year-old former second-round […]

Bryce McGowens Unavailable For Tuesday

Charlotte Hornets guard Bryce McGowens (knee) won't be available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic. This marks the sixth game in a row that McGowens has missed due to swelling his in right knee. The absence of McGowens should open up additional playing time for Davis Bertans in the rotation. Bertans doesn't offer […]

Orion Kerkering Might Not Be Ready For Opening Day

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Orion Kerkering (illness) might not be ready for Opening Day on March 28, according to manager Rob Thomson. Kerkering hasn't pitched in the Grapefruit League since March 1 because of the flu, although he's scheduled to throw at the team's spring complex sometime this week. "He's 22 years old," Thomson said. "We're […]

Tyus Jones Won't Play On Tuesday

Washington Wizards guard Tyus Jones (back) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Jones has missed each of the last two games and appears to be in line for a third straight absence. Jordan Poole has been asked to move into the starting five and he has played well there. […]

Nick Lodolo To Be Ready By April 10

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (leg) will not be a part of the team's Opening Day starting rotation, but he's expected to be ready to go by April 10. The Reds will open the year with a rotation consisting of Frankie Montas, Hunter Greene, Graham Ashcraft and Nick Martinez (ribs), with Andrew Abbott and Brandon […]

Deni Avdija Unavailable For Tuesday

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Houston Rockets. This doesn't come as shocking news after Avdija was a late scratch ahead of Sunday's contest. His absence opened up a spot for Corey Kispert in the starting five on Sunday. He didn't play well during that […]