Martin Pospisil Starts Three-Game Suspension Thursday

Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil has been suspended for three games for boarding Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn in Monday's 4-2 loss. Pospisil was handed a five-minute major and ejected from the game for his hit on Dunn, who exited the contest with an undisclosed injury and wasn't in the lineup on Tuesday versus Winnipeg. […]

Noah Hanifin Moves To Vegas

Defenseman Noah Hanifin has joined the Vegas Golden Knights, who acquired the 27-year-old from the Calgary Flames. In exchange, the Flames received a conditional 2025 first-round pick, a conditional 2025 third-round pick, and defenseman Daniil Miromanov while retaining 50 percent of Hanifin's salary. The deal also involved the Philadelphia Flyers, who received a 2024 fifth-round […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Out Indefinitely

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Town has been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his left knee and is out indefinitely. Minnesota had already ruled him out for Thursday's clash with the Pacers, and it now looks like it's going to be a while until we see Towns on the […]

Broncos Release Justin Simmons

The Denver Broncos are releasing All-Pro safety Justin Simmons ahead of free agency. The move is one of the big surprises of the offseason thus far, but the organization has significant cap issues. His release will save the team $14.5 million on the cap. Originally a third-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, Simmons has […]

Gary Harris Ready To Return On Friday

Orlando Magic guard/forward Gary Harris (calf) isn't on the injury report ahead of Friday's matchup against the Knicks. He came out of the lineup on Wednesday versus Washington as the team completed a back-to-back. Harris is carrying a right calf injury, which needs maintenance. Anthony Black took Harris' starting position on Wednesday and will likely […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Listed As Questionable For Friday

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (knee) has been listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Friday's encounter with the Knicks. The 24-year-old big man saw a run of 23 straight appearances come to an end on Wednesday when he missed the second leg of a back-to-back against Washington with right knee soreness. […]

Jakob Poeltl Out Indefinitely Following Surgery

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (finger) will miss a second consecutive contest on Thursday versus Phoenix and is considered out indefinitely after undergoing surgery. He suffered a ligament tear in the fifth finger of his left hand versus Charlotte on Sunday. With not long to go until the end of the regular season, it's possible […]

Best NFL Free-Agent Signings Since 2020: Where Does Baker Mayfield's Acquisition Stand?

2024 NFL free agency will begin on March 13 at 4:00 p.m. EDT. Teams around the league will ramp up the process to target the top free agents to improve their roster. Notable free agents this offseason include the likes of Mike Evans, Baker Mayfield, Kirk Cousins, Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, etc. Last season, Mayfield […]

Josh Richardson Done For Season After Undergoing Surgery

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (shoulder) will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery. He had a 90-minute labrum procedure to repair right shoulder instability on Wednesday. The Heat have already been without Richardson for the past eight games. The 30-year-old finishes the campaign with averages of 9.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.4 […]

Jalen Johnson Injures Right Ankle Versus Cleveland

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson was forced to exit Wednesday's win over Cleveland early due to a right ankle injury. He was hurt in the third quarter, leaving the contest after putting up seven points, four rebounds, four assists, and one block in 19 minutes. Saddiq Bey reached the 40-minute mark for only the fifth […]

Bismack Biyombo OK After Collapsing On Sideline

Oklahoma City Thunder center Bismack Biyombo has been medically cleared after he collapsed during the team's clash with Portland on Wednesday. Biyombo suddenly collapsed during a timeout in the second quarter while standing on the sideline. He appeared to have hurt his head when he fell backward into the benches, but the Congolese big man […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers: Week 19

The NBA closes out the week with a packed schedule. Most teams will play two games each, while three teams have three games remaining. There is just one team that will only take the floor one time. Let’s look at the remaining schedules for each team and discuss some players to consider streaming. For those […]

Biggest Wide Receiver Surprises - Fantasy Football Year In Review

The 2023 fantasy football season has been over for months. Yet, fantasy football is a year-round game. While the 2024 NFL season won’t be here for a while, it’s never too early to start preparing for your fantasy football drafts. Fantasy players have plenty of numbers to look at from last year. However, one of […]

LeBron James Exits Early Due To Lingering Ankle Issue

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James missed the end of Wednesday's matchup against Sacramento due to his lingering left ankle injury. James exited the contest and limped to the locker room with 3:58 left to play in the fourth quarter. The Lakers were tailing 122-108 at the time, which could've played a big part in […]

Overvalued Outfielders To Avoid In Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)

We're well into fantasy baseball draft season. Most people who have partaken in a draft (mock or real) will have identified where they need to take their favorite players before someone deprives them of that joy. However, as in all drafts, you'll never be able to get all your favorites and will need to pivot […]

Free NBA Betting Picks and Best Bets (3/7/24)

I'm back with NBA picks after taking Wednesday off. I didn't love the slate yesterday and opted to stay away rather than forcing it. Tonight's seven-game slate looks a lot more appealing, and hopefully we can find some winners. It looks like I really needed the All-Star break to refresh, as I've come out hot […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (3/7/24): 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 […]

CBB DFS: Main DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (3/7/24)

We go from the little guys in their conference tournaments this afternoon to the heavyweights closing out their regular seasons tonight. We've got a Pac-12-heavy slate tonight, so you know it's got some star power! There are a couple of East Coast games to start us off first. Rutgers is in Madison and UAB heads […]

Way Too Early 2024 AL And NL MVP Picks

Betting player performance is more volatile than betting team futures. Not only does the player have to live up to expectations, but he must stay healthy for the entire season. The more innings played, the more opportunities to compile stats worthwhile for voters come the end of the season. We also put the human element […]

Don't Sleep On Rookie Tight End Ja'Tavion Sanders In Your 2024 Fantasy Football Leagues

For the longest time, the tight end position has consisted of Travis Kelce and, well... everybody else. Sure, Mark Andrews and George Kittle have had some good, even great, seasons, but this has largely been Kelce's world, and all the other tight ends were just living in it. We've had our big three during the […]

2024 NFL Free Agency Primer: Important Dates To Know

Super Bowl LVIII is behind us and the Kansas City Chiefs are the world champions for the second time in a row and the third time in the last five years. After another thrilling and unusual season, it is time to start looking ahead to the 2024 offseason and the fireworks that are sure to […]

Full List Of Players Who Received The Franchise Tag Ahead Of Free Agency – NFL Offseason Outlook

NFL free agency is less than a week away when several big-name players will hit the open market. However, nine top-end free agents won’t be available next week. Eight players received the non-exclusive franchise tag from their current team. Meanwhile, the New England Patriots used the transition tag on safety Kyle Dugger. He is only […]

Will Drake Maye Be Drafted Before Jayden Daniels? 2024 NFL Draft Outlook

One mock draft projects the Washington Commanders to select UNC quarterback Drake Maye. Another mock draft has the team opting for the dual threat out of LSU, Jayden Daniels. The real wild ones throw a spanner in the works and mock Marvin Harrison Jr. in the top three. We can't say for sure what Washington […]

CBB DFS: Early DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (3/7/24)

Some of the smaller conference tournaments are tipping off today. This starts a string of more than a week with games starting early in the afternoon and keeping us going all day long. We here at RotoBaller will be with you the entire time! We've got the early games from the Fun Belt and the […]

Nestor Cortes Jr. Lasts Four Innings In Latest Spring Start

New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. allowed just one hit — a solo home run — during Sunday's Spring Training game against the Detroit Tigers. He also issued just one walk, struck out three batters, and lasted four innings, which was an increase over his previous start (2.2 innings). Despite the somewhat mixed […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Drives In Run Against San Diego

Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 1-for-3 with an RBI single during Tuesday's Spring Training game against the San Diego Padres. The 30-year-old hasn't skipped a beat since re-signing with the National League champion Diamondbacks during the offseason. He slashed .261/.309/.463 with 24 homers and a 106 wRC+ last year, and he is […]

Nathan Eovaldi Strikes Out Five In Latest Spring Outing

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi struck out five batters over three innings of work during his outing against the Milwaukee Brewers last week. He allowed just one run on two hits along the way, showing off impressive control and efficiency. The right-hander remains effective heading into his age-34 season and will look to build […]

Shota Imanaga Roughed Up In Spring Debut

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga allowed three runs and three hits, including one home run, over 2.1 innings of work during his Spring Training debut against the Los Angeles Dodgers last Saturday. On a more positive note, he struck out five batters and did not issue a walk. One of this offseason's most appealing […]

Nick Madrigal Undergoes MRI, Cubs Not Overly Concerned

Chicago Cubs third baseman Nick Madrigal (hamstring) underwent an MRI on Wednesday, manager Craig Counsell told Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune. Counsell seemed to downplay the injury, suggesting that Madrigal's MRI was mainly precautionary and that he remains in good shape. It's worth noting that Madrigal spent time on the 60-day injured list last […]

Jose Trevino Slated To Make Spring Debut Sunday

New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino (calf) is scheduled to return to the lineup on Sunday, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. The veteran backstop has been sidelined for most of Spring Training with a calf injury he suffered after recovering from wrist surgery. The 31-year-old had a strong season defensively last year but took […]