David Peralta Will Make Cubs Spring Debut On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs non-roster invitee and outfielder David Peralta is expected to make his spring debut with his new club on Tuesday. The 36-year-old had flexor tendon surgery in the offseason and signed a minor league deal with the club. He played his first several seasons in the majors with the Diamondbacks and the last year […]

NFL Power Rankings: Top 10 Free Agent Running Backs

NFL free agency is almost here. Starting tomorrow, teams can begin negotiating new deals with free-agent players. Last year, three running backs received the franchise tag – Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, and Tony Pollard. However, no running back got the franchise tag this offseason despite nine players getting tagged. The 2024 NFL Draft running back […]

Brandon Nimmo Could Be Moved Down In The Lineup

After a season that fell short of expectations, the New York Mets are reportedly open to tinkering with the lineup, including potentially moving outfielder Brandon Nimmo down from the leadoff spot. The lefty had a bit of a power surge last season, smacking a career-high 24 home runs. If he can maintain that power he […]

Ross Chastain a Great DFS Pick at Phoenix

The last time the NASCAR Cup Series raced at Phoenix Raceway, Ross Chastain led 157 of the 312 laps en route to his fourth career victory in the sport's top series. Chastain was able to do this after qualifying eighth and having a great long-run race car. This weekend, for the Shriners Children's 500, Chastain […]

Joey Logano Fast at Phoenix but Disappoints in Qualifying

Joey Logano's No. 22 Ford was the fastest car in practice at Phoenix on Friday afternoon, but the Penske Racing driver wasn't able to replicate that speed during qualifying on Saturday. When the Shriners Children's 500 goes green on Sunday, Logano will roll off the starting grid from 23rd-place. Although that is not the worst […]

Kyle Larson in Unusual Spot to Start at Phoenix

Kyle Larson has an incredible track record at Phoenix Raceway, as the Hendrick Motorsports driver has posted top-10 finishes in nine of his last 10 starts at this track, and four of those were when he was driving mid-tier Chip Ganassi Racing equipment. However, Larson has always benefitted from qualifying near the front at Phoenix, […]

Jonathan Marchessault Sets New Vegas Record With Third Hat Trick

Vegas Golden Knights winger Jonathan Marchessault potted his third hat trick of the season on Saturday against Detroit, lifting the team to a 5-3 victory. He notched a first-period goal and tallied two goals late on in the game, posting a new franchise record for most hat tricks in a single season. Additionally, Marchessault became […]

Ryan Blaney May Not Be Worth Picking at Phoenix

There is no such thing as a "sure thing" in NASCAR, but Ryan Blaney is close to that at Phoenix Raceway. Over the last five races in the desert, the Penske Racing driver hasn't finished worse than fourth, and he walked away with the Cup Series Championship after the fall race here last season despite […]

2024 Free-Agent Running Back Preview

Things have not been great for running backs in the NFL over the past few years. Teams don't want to spend a high draft pick on them anymore or pay big money. Last year, Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, and Tony Pollard were all franchise-tagged by their respective teams.  However, no running backs were franchise-tagged this […]

Kyle Busch Struggles To Find Speed at Phoenix

It has already been a long weekend for Kyle Busch and the race hasn't even started yet. Busch struggled to find speed during practice at Phoenix Raceway on Friday afternoon, winding up 31st-fastest out of 36 cars and just 26th-best when it came to ten-lap average. Then, during qualifying on Saturday, the No. 8 Chevrolet […]

Erik Cernak Suffers New Injury Blow

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's meeting with Philadelphia. He had a busy day at the office with three blocks and two hits in 12:31 of ice time before exiting. The 26-year-old could now face another absence after already missing 12 contests in 2023-24. Cernak has totaled only nine […]

Chris Buescher A Sneaky DFS Play at Phoenix

Chris Buescher won't be the most popular pick on DraftKings this weekend, but he deserves your consideration when building your lineup for Phoenix. In the three NextGen races at this track, Buescher has posted two top-10 finishes, including a fifth-place finish here last fall. Buescher's No. 17 Ford was arguably the second-fastest car in that […]

MLB Stadium Power Rankings – Top 10 Ballparks

Traveling across the United States to visit all MLB stadiums is a bucket list item for many avid baseball fans. Each city, team, and ballpark have its heritage and mystique, making this journey all the more special and fun. But what makes a great ballpark? A great view of the game itself is a must, […]

Alex Bowman a Mid-Tier Driver at Phoenix

Hendrick Motorsports has found plenty of success at Phoenix Raceway, but that hasn't come through Alex Bowman. The driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet did post a top-10 result here last spring, but that is his only result better than 13th in his last 12 attempts at this race track. Bowman wound up finishing 17th […]

Mike Hoffman Misses End Of San Jose Win

San Jose Sharks winger Mike Hoffman exited Saturday's 2-1 win over Ottawa with an undisclosed injury. He was unable to carry on after taking a hit from behind from Senators captain Brady Tkachuk in the third period. The 34-year-old veteran had an anonymous outing, finishing pointless and with no shots on goal in 13:32 of […]

Past Success Not Boosting Zane Smith's Confidence at Phoenix

It's no secret that Zane Smith has struggled to start out the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season. The 2022 Truck Series Champion did finish 13th in the Daytona 500 a few weeks ago, but since then he has posted finishes of 35th and 36th. This weekend at Phoenix, it's not looking a lot better. Smith's […]

Thatcher Demko Exits With Undisclosed Injury

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko suffered an undisclosed injury in Saturday's 5-0 win over Winnipeg and was forced to leave the contest in the second period. He stopped all 12 shots he faced. Casey DeSmith came in to complete Vancouver's first team shutout since 2015 with 10 saves. The severity of Demko's injury is unclear […]

Free NBA Betting Picks and Best Bets (3/10/24)

Welcome to a Sunday edition of NBA picks here at RotoBaller. We have nine games on the slate tonight and a couple of very important Eastern Conference matchups. The New York Knicks will be hosting the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Orlando Magic will look to bounce back in a home spot against the Indiana Pacers. […]

Why It's Time To Buy In On Kyler Murray In Fantasy Football

Fantasy football in its simplest form is a game of numbers. The players play and whatever stats they put up in real life, you get for your fantasy team. Even more than that fantasy football is a game of perception as two fantasy players can look at a player and come to two totally different […]

Zach Whitecloud Injured Versus Detroit

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud was forced to make an early exit in Saturday's matchup against Detroit after picking up an undisclosed injury. He was hurt in the third period, leaving the contest after amassing two blocks and three hits across 13:03 of ice time. Whitecloud has already missed 16 games in 2023-24 and […]

Evan Rodrigues Exits With Lower-Body Injury

Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues was unable to complete Saturday's game against Calgary due to a lower-body injury. He exited the contest after logging 9:05 of action across 10 shifts. The 30-year-old finished with four shots on goal and one block. Rodrigues is set to undergo further evaluations on Sunday, and he will need to […]

The Best Baseball Video Games

Hey there, baseball fans. In this era of fantasy baseball, there is not much of an offseason to speak of. Even though the game we love goes on an annual hiatus, fantasy analysis is published year-round, meaning that once one season starts, preparations for the next one begin right away. While it is great to […]

Aaron Ekblad Hurt In Saturday's Win

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad left Saturday's 5-1 victory over Calgary with a lower-body injury. He registered one shot on goal and two hits in 5:10 of action before leaving. After making his season debut only in mid-November following a shoulder surgery, Ekblad could now face another spell on the sidelines. He has skated in […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Best Ball Rankings For 2024 (Tiers 1-3)

We have now entered the process of free agency, which will soon provide pathways for some wide receivers to seize significant roles in their new landing spots. The player movement that has ensued will also negatively impact the stock of other receivers whose roles will decrease within their reshaped depth charts. Participation in best ball […]

Two Rookie Tight End Sleepers Fantasy Football Managers Should Know In 2024

We've all heard the narrative that rookie tight ends are untrustworthy and are not worthwhile fantasy assets. Some of that notion began to get dispelled last year with the strong play of Sam LaPorta and Dalton Kincaid. Many expect superstar and rookie phenom Brock Bowers to potentially put the rookie tight end theory to bed. […]

3 Bullpen Arms To Target In Fantasy Baseball Drafts - NL Edition (2024)

The hardest thing to decide in a fantasy baseball draft is when to grab relief pitchers. Saves are super important in roto leagues, so choosing a closer early could be a nice strategy. Some of the top ones, like Devin Williams of the Milwaukee Brewers, are going super early. Williams is usually off the board […]

CBB DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (3/10/24)

DraftKings has eschewed the small conference championship games today in favor of uniformity. What a way to end the regular season! It's all Big Ten (14) on this slate with 12 of the 14 conference members in action. We start at the crack of noon in Ann Arbor with Nebraska in town. The afternoon starts […]

Restricted vs. Unrestricted Free Agents: NFL Offseason Terms Explained

The NFL offseason brings plenty of excitement with key events like free agency and the NFL Draft. However, this can also be a confusing time for fans who have to navigate unfamiliar terms. Before NFL free agency gets underway, it’s important to understand the difference between restricted and unrestricted free agents. What is the difference […]

Tyler Lockett Remains In Seattle On Restructured Deal

The Seattle Seahawks and wide receiver Tyler Lockett agreed on a two-year, $30 million restructured contract on Saturday. The deal includes a maximum value of $34 million, including $13 million guaranteed this year. The restructured deal gives the Seahawks extra cap space with NFL free agency officially beginning on Wednesday. The 31-year-old caught 79 passes […]