Jarren Duran Has A Big Day At The Plate Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran doubled his spring hit total in an 8-5 Grapefruit League win over the Twins on Friday. The 27-year-old came into the game with three hits, none for extra bases, and finished the game with three more hits which included a double and a home run. The lefty also had […]

Round 3 Matchup Bets for THE PLAYERS

We made it to the weekend and they haven't kicked me out yet! The entire experience has been incredible and I call it a win for anyone in DFS or Gambling Content. Yesterday I spent a good bit of the afternoon in the player post-round interview area and was able to get some useful insight […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (3/16/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer, respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake […]

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

The 2023 NFL Draft featured some great picks by several teams across the league. The biggest steal, though, might have been Puka Nacua in the fifth round. The Rams playmaker finished with the most catches and receiving yards by a rookie wideout in NFL history. Nacua might have been the biggest steal in the draft, […]

10 Worst NFL Trades of All Time - Where Does Russell Wilson's Trade To Broncos Rank?

Broncos Country, let's...end our partnership. After two turbulent seasons and zero playoff appearances, the Broncos have moved on from Russell Wilson and he will now be a member of the QB room for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Wilson trade will go down as one of the worst trades in NFL history, but there have been […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for March 16, 2024 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Tonight’s nine-game slate is one of the more straightforward nights of games that we’ve had in a while. It’s very easy to look at the Heat Map and get an idea of who to play simply by taking note of the blue […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - March 16, 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 […]

CBB DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (3/17/24)

St. Patrick's Day is the same as Selection Sunday. It almost seems a crime that Notre Dame won't be in the field of 68 this year. Don't worry...there were plenty of bid thefts yesterday. New Mexico was probably in anyway, but North Carolina State, Temple (or UAB), and Oregon were NIT-bound until they won the […]

Dynasty Crystal Ball - The Toolshed Fantasy Baseball Podcast (Ep. 288)

Welcome to episode 288 of The Toolshed Podcast with Clegg and Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCross04) and Chris Clegg (@RotoClegg) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB Draft up to the […]

Round 3 PGA DFS Showdown Slate Picks - 2024 PLAYERS Championship

The cut has been made and Wyndham Clark has been a cut above the field so far, sitting four shots clear of 2nd after a pair of 65s see him at -14 for the event. Nick Taylor and Xander Schauffele sit in second and will be looking to chase down Clark who leads the field […]

OG Anunoby Questionable Against Sacramento

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (elbow) is tagged as questionable heading into Saturday's game in Sacramento. He's not injured. But considering the 26-year-old recently returned from a lengthy layoff, head coach Tom Thibodeau could keep him out for this one. That said, Anunoby has played well in his two games since returning, averaging 13.0 […]

Draymond Green Questionable For Saturday

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (back) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The 34-year-old recently admitted his current back issue isn't new. But he'll likely do what he can to return on Saturday after sitting out the Dubs' loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. The Warriors are currently […]

Stephen Curry Might Return Versus The Lakers

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's meeting with Los Angeles Lakers. He recently resumed practicing, which is a good sign. However, the 36-year-old, who missed the last three games because of a sprained ankle, likely has some hurdles to leap before being cleared to get back on the floor. With […]

Panthers To Host Mike Williams On A Visit

The Carolina Panthers plan to host former Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) for a visit next week, according to a league source. Williams, who suffered a season-ending torn ACL in Week 3 of last year, was released earlier this week due to salary cap purposes. The 29-year-old they call Big Mike was […]

Pirates Agree With Domingo German On Minor-League Deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed with free-agent right-hander Domingo German on a $1.5 million minor-league deal on Friday. The 31-year-old Dominican hurler tossed a no-hitter against the lowly Oakland Athletics last year while with the New York Yankees, but that was easily the highlight of his season, as he finished with a 5-7 record, 4.56 ERA […]

Yordan Alvarez's Foot Is Fine

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said that outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (eye) left Friday's Grapefruit League game early because of an allergic reaction in his left eye and not due to a foot injury after he fouled a ball off his right foot in his only at-bat of the game. Alvarez's eye issue isn't considered […]

Jets Expected To Sign Tyron Smith

The New York Jets are expected to sign former Dallas Cowboys All-Pro and Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith, according to a source. Smith will become the team's new blind-side protector for quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who will be returning in 2024 after tearing his Achilles in Week 1 of last season. The Jets have made […]

AJ Dillon Officially Re-Signs With Packers

The Green Bay Packers officially re-signed running back AJ Dillon on Friday. Dillon was originally selected by the Packers in the second round (62nd overall) in 2020 out of Boston College. He has played in 60 games (11 starts) for the team during the regular season and has compiled 2,428 yards on 597 carries (4.1 […]

J.D. Davis Signs With A's

Free-agent third baseman J.D. Davis signed a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Oakland Athletics on Friday. The deal includes another $1 million in performance-based incentives. Davis will stay in the Bay Area after spending all of 2023 with the San Francisco Giants, where he slashed .248/.325/.413 with 18 home runs, 69 RBI and 61 […]

Jose Abreu Could Play Sunday

Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu (knee) is scheduled to do a full workout in camp on Friday and Saturday, with the goal of serving as the designated hitter in a Grapefruit League game on Sunday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Abreu has been dealing with some minor knee soreness in camp in the last week, […]

In-Tournament PGA Model - Round 3 Picks for The PLAYERS Championship (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament -- all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Astros In Serious Pursuit Of Blake Snell

Updating a previous report, the Houston Astros are engaged in a serious pursuit of free-agent left-hander Blake Snell, according to sources briefed on their discussions. The 31-year-old southpaw is the best starter on the market and is believed to be seeking the same type of contract recently signed by two other Scott Boras clients -- […]

Aaron Judge Unlikely To Play Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (abdomen, oblique) will "probably not" return to Grapefruit League action on Saturday, according to manager Aaron Boone. The skipper added that Judge has "plenty of runway" to be ready for Opening Day on March 28 on the road against the Houston Astros. Judge didn't take batting practice with the […]

Lamar Stevens Set To Miss Third Consecutive Game

Memphis Grizzlies forward Lamar Stevens (groin) will remain out for a third consecutive game on Saturday against Oklahoma City. Following a string of solid performances, Stevens picked up an adductor strain, leaving Memphis without another frontcourt option. The trio of Trey Jemison, GG Jackson II, and Jake LaRavia has put in a lot of work […]

Brice Sensabaugh Remaining In Starting Five

Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh will remain in the starting five ahead of Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. The expectation was that Sensabaugh would head to the second unit with Taylor Hendricks (toe) returning on Friday. That won't be the case as both players will remain in the starting five on Friday. Instead, Luka […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Won't Play Against Utah

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (illness) will sit out Friday's game against Utah. The talented scorer played through an illness Wednesday versus Portland but won't be able to do the same in Friday's matchup, with the team downgrading him from questionable to out. Bogdanovic also struggled against the Trail Blazers with 3-for-15 shooting, so it's […]

Taylor Hendricks Available On Friday

Utah Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks (toe) is available ahead of Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Hendricks will make his return to the court following a three-game absence due to a left toe sprain. The return of Hendricks should shift Brice Sensabaugh back to the second unit. However, both of them should split up the […]

Jalen Johnson Back On Friday

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (ankle) will return to action on Friday against Utah. Atlanta's rising star will be back after missing three games with a right ankle sprain. Johnson only recently faced the Jazz and had a great night with 22 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, and one steal. We could see something similar […]

Vince Williams Jr. Doubtful For Saturday's Action

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will likely remain sidelined for Saturday's meeting with the Thunder, as the team considers him doubtful for the game. The 23-year-old is set to miss a fourth straight game with left patellar tendonitis. Luke Kennard, John Konchar, and Jake LaRavia have taken on larger roles during Williams Jr.'s […]

Nelson Velazquez Continues Spring Struggles Friday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Nelson Velazquez continued to struggle at the plate in a 6-1 Cactus League loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. The 25-year-old did draw a walk but also went hitless in three trips to the plate as he's now hitting just .172 (5-for-29) with just one extra-base hit, one RBI, and […]