Nikola Jokic Falls One Assist Short Of Another Big Triple-Double
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was close to only the ninth 25-20-10 triple-double in NBA playoff history on Monday, finishing a 108-106 victory over the Lakers with 25 points, 20 rebounds, and nine assists. Jokic started the game slowly and had trouble handling the ball, ending up with seven turnovers, but he played a massive... Read More
Brandon Barriera Undergoes Surgery
Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Brandon Barriera (elbow), who has been dealing with an elbow injury, has undergone a combination of Tommy John surgery and an internal-brace procedure on his throwing elbow. Barriera was the 23rd overall pick in the 2022 draft and is the Blue Jays' No. 4 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. The 20-year-old... Read More
Jamal Murray Hits Another Game-Winner To End Series
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray shook off a calf injury to produce a game-winning performance in Monday's Game 5 against the Lakers. He led all scorers with 32 points, wrapping things up with a jumper four seconds from the end to make it 108-106 and win Denver the game and series. Murray shot 13-for-28... Read More
NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/30/24)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! Tonight, we've got a triple-header of Game 5's, highlighted by two home teams looking to stave off elimination and fight another day. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for cash games. However, some exceptions may apply, depending on the size of the slate. The key... Read More
When Is J.P. Crawford Coming Back? - Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update
During a session of batting practice ahead of the April 24 matchup with the division-rival Texas Rangers, J.P. Crawford suffered a Grade 1 right oblique strain following an awkward swing. It was originally thought that the injury was just soreness, but an MRI later revealed a more significant diagnosis that caused Crawford to hit the... Read More
Fantasy Football Rookie Winners and Losers of the 2024 NFL Draft
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 some of the biggest rookie winners and losers of the 2024 NFL Draft. Which players' fantasy football outlooks improved or declined based on their landing... Read More
NFL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Stand After The 2024 NFL Draft?
The NFL Draft has come and gone. As usual, some teams crushed the draft while others made some head-scratching moves. As easy as it is for us to question draft picks when they happen, only time will tell whether or not they were good picks. For example, six quarterbacks went in the first round and... Read More
Post-NFL Draft Recap: New Fantasy Football Outlooks For Impacted Veterans
Now that the 2024 NFL Draft is over, we can fully consider the impact of some of the most significant picks on returning NFL players and veterans. Many rookies will compete for quality playing time and can boost the output or negatively cut into the numbers of specific new teammates. In this feature, I consider... Read More
MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/30/24) - Today's Top Lineups
Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! It's the final day of the first whole month of baseball, and, in classic baseball fashion, things don't look how we thought they would. The Rays and Astros are at the bottom of their divisions, and there's only one NL West team, the Dodgers, that is above .500. But remember, it's just the... Read More
Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Post NFL Draft Edition
The 2024 NFL Draft lived up to the hype. We saw a record 23 offensive players selected in Round 1. This included 14 straight offensive picks and six quarterbacks taken within the first 12 selections. When it comes to dynasty fantasy football leagues, one of the most intriguing aspects is the fluctuations in player value... Read More
Fantasy Football Negative TD Regression Candidates: RB
Touchdowns can be a pretty fluky thing from year to year. For example, back in 2022, we saw Jamaal Williams lead the NFL with 17 rushing touchdowns for the Lions. One year later, he scored just one touchdown while playing for the Saints. While I don't anticipate someone having that drastic of a reduction in... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (4/30/24): 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 postseason, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake... Read More
Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (4/30/24)
We have a strong Tuesday slate on tap with an abundance of prop picks to select from. In this article, I will break down several plays that are worth taking a shot on. I will be here each and every Saturday and Tuesday throughout the season to break down pitcher and hitter props. Attention fellow... Read More
Is Zack Moss or Chase Brown the RB1 for the Bengals?
The Cincinnati Bengals went through some changes at the running back position this offseason. They traded away veteran running back Joe Mixon to the Houston Texans for a 2024 seventh-round pick and then signed Zack Moss to a two-year, $8 million deal in March. Moss will now join young running back Chase Brown in the Bengals' backfield. Brown was drafted in the fifth round of... Read More
Mitch Garver Hits Walk-Off Home Run Monday
Seattle Mariners catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver played the hero in Monday's 2-1 win over the Braves. Garver went 1-for-3 with a walk-off, two-run home run, a walk, and two strikeouts. It was a nice moment, but the 33-year-old has struggled offensively with his new team, slashing .150/.266/.313 with three HR and seven RBI in 94... Read More