Ronald Acuna Jr. Still Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

As planned, Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. met with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Monday, and the doctor confirmed that there was irritation in the meniscus of Acuna's right knee. Acuna will slowly ramp back up baseball activities and is still expected to be ready for Opening Day. This is fantastic news […]

Tommy Fleetwood Is Coming To Florida In Good Form

Coming off a T10 finish at the Genesis Invitational, Tommy Fleetwood has made the most of the early season. He already has a win under his belt on the DP World Tour and is coming to an event where he has had very respectable finishes in the past (six of seven on made cuts) that […]

Will Xavier Worthy Be A First-Round Pick After Historic 40-Yard Dash? Best Landing Spots For Worthy

Incoming rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy clocked the fastest 40-yard dash time ever at the NFL Combine, even besting a sprinter with worldwide recognition (although Usain Bolt was retired and not wearing proper running shoes or attire when he ran the NFL-style dash in 2019). While the Bolt headlines are slightly misleading, the 4.21 seconds […]

Nathan MacKinnon Continues Home Scoring Tear With Four-Point Effort

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon crushed it again in another home outing on Monday, leading the team to an easy 5-0 victory over Chicago with two goals and two assists. It was his 30th home outing of the campaign, and MacKinnon hasn't gone scoreless in any of them, posting a whopping 65 points (25 goals, […]

Is Kirk Cousins A Good Fit For The Atlanta Falcons? 2024 Free Agent Outlook

A 35-year-old quarterback just months removed from a torn Achilles is the cream of the crop in the free-agent market. A few years ago, the injury likely would have been curtains for the career of Kirk Cousins. Instead, there appears to be a bidding war brewing for his services. A half-dozen teams should examine a […]

Justus Annunen Produces Second Consecutive Shutout

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Justus Annunen posted his second shutout in as many games as the team cruised to a 5-0 victory against Chicago on Monday. The 23-year-old had 37 saves in the contest. Annunen also beat Chicago 5-0 with 24 saves in his previous start. The two shutouts match Colorado's franchise record for a rookie […]

David Pastrnak Records Hat Trick Of Assists

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak went goalless with seven efforts on the net Monday versus Toronto but still made a massive impact in a 4-1 win with three assists. He helped out Pavel Zacha twice, with one of the assists coming in a power-play situation, and Morgan Geekie also benefited from Pastrnak's playmaking. The […]

Will Zalatoris Is A Hot Commodity At Bay Hill

The return to golf for Will Zalatoris has been swift and emphatic. He hasn't won, but he has gotten darn close. With a T2 finish at Riviera, Willy Z is coming into the Florida swing with perhaps the most momentum of anyone. He hasn't lost in any strokes-gained statistic since the Sony Open (his first […]

Alexander Nylander Nets Hat Trick In Win Over Vegas

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Alexander Nylander had a dream night against the Golden Knights on Monday, scoring his first career hat trick in a 6-3 win over the Stanley Cup champions. He notched his first goal 13 minutes into the game, found the back of the net again early in the third period, and […]

2024 NFL Scouting Combine Fallout: Risers and Fallers

As the dust settles on the NFL Scouting Combine, fantasy football enthusiasts are eagerly dissecting the performances of rising stars and assessing the fallout for established players. The Combine serves as a pivotal moment where college prospects showcase their athleticism, agility, and football acumen, often reshaping perceptions and draft stock. For fantasy managers, this event […]

Jack Eichel Quiet In Comeback Game

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel jumped back into action on Monday versus Columbus but couldn't make a mark in the game. He had five shots on goal without any points and finished a 6-3 loss with a minus-one rating, logging 19:55 of ice time. Eichel was back in the lineup after missing 19 games […]

Vince Dunn Exits Monday's Game With Undisclosed Injury

Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn sustained an undisclosed injury in Monday's 4-2 win over Calgary. He exited the contest in the third period after absorbing a hit from Flames forward Martin Pospisil. Dunn put in a big performance in the win, posting one assist and recording two blocks with a plus-four rating. The talented blue-liner […]

Dylan Larkin Ruled Out For Two Weeks

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin is set for a two-week absence due to a lower-body injury. He was injured on Saturday in a matchup against Florida. With Larkin out, Detroit loses its top scorer, who has posted 26 goals and 54 points in 55 outings this season. The two-week stretch includes seven games. Joe […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 19 - Devin Booker, Donovan Mitchell, Scottie Barnes

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into the home stretch 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 Monday, March 4, at night. I'll just cover what has changed […]

4 First Base Draft Values and Fantasy Baseball Breakouts (2024)

Major League Baseball season is just around the corner. The smell of freshly cut grass and ballpark hot dogs is in the air. What does that mean? It means that fantasy baseball drafts are fast approaching and it's time to prepare! Who are the players in this year's drafts that will make the biggest impact […]

Josh Okogie Unavailable On Tuesday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Josh Okogie (abdomen) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday versus Denver. He's battling a lower abdominal strain. Okogie kicked off the campaign as a starter in Phoenix, but he's been now nailed to a bench for over two months, and the 25-year-old offers very little in fantasy basketball as a […]

Free NBA Betting Picks and Best Bets (3/5/24)

After a smaller six-game slate on Monday, we have a larger nine-game slate tonight. The marquee games will feature the Cleveland Cavaliers hosting the red-hot Boston Celtics in the early window. In the late window, the defending champion Denver Nuggets will play host to the Phoenix Suns. The playoff seeding in each conference is pretty […]

Nassir Little Will Continue To Sit On Tuesday

Phoenix Suns forward Nassir Little (knee) will sit out a fourth consecutive contest on Tuesday against Denver. The 24-year-old is kept off the court by inflammation in his left knee. Little's absence doesn't mean a lot for the Suns, as he's been limited to only 12.5 minutes a night across the season, although the former […]

Maxi Kleber Questionable For Tuesday's Game

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (knee) is questionable to face the Pacers on Tuesday. After dealing with toe and nose issues, Kleber has now landed on the injury report with left knee soreness. He could miss out on a great opportunity to make noise, as Indiana is giving up the third-most points per game in […]

Week 19 Contenders and Pretenders: 2024 NBA Season

We are coming to a boiling point in playoff seeding as the final stretch of the regular season approaches. More than ever, as Las Vegas forms its lines for the postseason, it's imperative to future bets that you know which teams belong in the discussion as contenders for the NBA championship. While current playoff seedings […]

Derrick Jones Jr. On The Injury Report With Shoulder Issue

Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. (shoulder) is regarded as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Indiana. The high-flyer from UNLV might have to skip a very favorable matchup due to a left shoulder strain. The timing of the injury couldn't be worse, as Jones Jr. has just had one of his best outings of the […]

Predicting 2024 NFL Season Award Winners - MVP, Offensive Rookie of the Year, and more

With the 2023-24 NFL season behind us and the Kansas City Chiefs securing another Super Bowl victory, all eyes are on the upcoming 2024-25 season. Speculation fills the air as teams prepare for the draft, navigate free agency, and ponder potential trades, wondering who will shine on the field in the coming year. Yet, with […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (3/5/24): 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 […]

Aaron Nesmith Listed As Questionable Versus Dallas

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (quadriceps) could come out of the lineup again on Tuesday versus Dallas. He's played the last two games after returning from an ankle sprain, but Nesmith is now dealing with a bruise on his left quadriceps. Nesmith has been a good glue guy for the Pacers in the starting unit, […]

Overrated And Underrated College Basketball Teams - Reviewing The AP Poll For Week 18

Well, ladies and gentlemen, it's finally here. March has arrived and with it comes the first smattering of conference tournaments. The ASUN, Big South, CAA, Horizon League, Missouri Valley, NEC, Ohio Valley, Patriot League, SOCON, Summit League, and the Sun Belt all tip off this week and will give us our first taste of what […]

Quentin Grimes Doubtful For Tuesday's Game

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Quentin Grimes (knee) is considered doubtful for Tuesday's clash with Miami. He's been dealing with a right knee issue for a bit but was able to play in four consecutive contests before missing Sunday's matchup against Orlando. Grimes has started life in Motown as a member of the second unit, averaging 5.3 […]

Nick Richards Could Sit Out Another Game On Tuesday

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (foot) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Tuesday's contest against Orlando. He's dealing with discomfort in his right foot and was forced to sit against Toronto on Sunday after making 19 consecutive appearances. Richards has massively benefited from the absence of Mark Williams (back) throughout the season, […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Price Check - Tyjae Spears

Tennessee Titans sophomore-to-be running back Tyjae Spears spent his rookie campaign as a part-time player behind Derrick Henry. However, he was impressive in a handful of key metrics, and the RB1 role could be his in 2024. These things make him an intriguing player in dynasty fantasy football leagues ahead of the 2024 campaign. The […]

Overvalued Infielders 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. But as in all drafts, you'll never be able to get all your favorites and will need to pivot […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Sleepers Heading Into 2024- Tight End

When you play in a dynasty fantasy football league, you do not just plan for the upcoming season, you plan for the next five seasons, too. There is more to take into consideration when formulating which players you want to target in a dynasty league compared to a standard league. You have to put a […]