Matt Schnell Suffers Knockout Loss At UFC Vegas 87

Matt Schnell suffered a first-round knockout loss to Steve Erceg in the main card opener of UFC 296. Erceg had been using his pinpoint striking accuracy from range effectively throughout the first round, busting up Schnell and making him bleed around his eye. In the second round, Erceg landed a devastating left hook that knocked […]

Steven Matz To Make Spring Debut Monday

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Steven Matz is one of two starting pitchers for the team who have yet to pitch in a Grapefruit League game, but Matz is going to make his spring training debut on Monday and throw an inning after starter Sonny Gray. Given Matz's extensive injury history over his first two years […]

Growing Concern About Tommy Edman

Internal concern is growing from the St. Louis Cardinals that outfielder Tommy Edman (wrist) won't be ready for Opening Day as he continues to progress from arthroscopic surgery he had in October to address an achy right wrist that plagued him for most of last year. He has yet to be cleared to face live […]

David Bednar Hopes To Be Back Soon

The Pittsburgh Pirates and closer David Bednar (lat) are playing it safe in spring training and he's currently not throwing, but the good news is he doesn't seem too worried about the severity of his injury. "Hopefully will be back soon," Bednar said. Manager Derek Shelton said on Sunday that Bednar is dealing with right-lat […]

Steve Erceg Scores Second-Round Knockout Win At UFC Vegas 87

Steve Erceg made a statement on the UFC's flyweight division, brutally knocking out flyweight contender Matt Schnell at UFC Vegas 87 on Saturday. After a back-and-forth brawl in the opening round, Erceg figured out Schnell's distance and timing as the second round got underway. Less than 30 seconds into the second round Erceg caught Schnell […]

Colton Cowser An Early "Front-Runner" To Make The Roster

The Baltimore Banner's Andy Kostka said that outfielder Colton Cowser made some changes to his swing this offseason in order to help him hit the fastball better. Kostka also said that Cowser "is an (early) front-runner to make the (Orioles) Opening Day roster." So far in spring training, the 23-year-old's swing changes have paid off, […]

Gunnar Henderson Will Make Spring Debut Monday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson (oblique) said he will be in the team's Grapefruit League lineup on Monday against the Minnesota Twins for his spring training debut. Henderson has been held back in camp as a precaution due to a sore oblique, but he's ready to roll now and will be fine for Opening Day […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (3/4/24): NHL DFS Lineups

Hey, RotoBallers! I want to introduce myself formally, my name is Jon Irvin. Some of you may know me from the Discord channels and know I love breaking down DFS slates, especially in the MLB and NHL. I enjoy the deep dumpster diving so to speak, and look forward to helping find the low-owned, overlooked, […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks: Monday, March 4

The 2023-2024 NBA season is here, and our friends over at PrizePicks still have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single stats. The goal is to build a 2-player, […]

Kirill Kaprizov Scores Third Hat Trick Of Season

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov had a hat trick, including the game-winning goal in Sunday's 4-3 victory over San Jose. Minnesota struggled to shake off one of the worst teams in the league, but Kaprizov secured his squad two points with a couple of third-period strikes. The Russian winger matched a franchise record with […]

Ross Chastain Earns Fourth Top-Five Finish In Last Five Trips To Vegas

On Sunday evening, Ross Chastain finished fourth in the Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Sunday's victory marks the Watermelon Man's fourth top-five finish in the last five trips to the Nevada desert, which will make him a driver to keep an eye on when the Cup Series returns here […]

NHL Waiver Wire Adds: 03/04 to 03/10

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Sean Goodwin, also known as "Goody". In this article, I will suggest some potential waiver wire adds that will help your fantasy hockey team win your matchup this week. If you were able to grab any of the players from last week's article, you did well. I will give you […]

Filip Hronek Reaches 40-Assist Mark In Sunday's Win

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek registered his 40th assist of the season in Sunday's 2-1 road win over Anaheim. His work with Quinn Hughes helped Nils Hoglander get the scoring started just 1:37 into the game. With Hughes on 59 assists for the year, the Canucks boast two blue-liners with at least 40 assists in […]

Vladislav Namestnikov Collects Two Points In Top-Six Role

Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov came through with a goal and an assist as the team beat Buffalo 5-2 on the road Sunday. Namestnikov linked up with Mark Scheifele to help Josh Morrissey tie the game at two in the middle of the third period, and he potted in an empty-netter to ice the win. […]

Martin Truex Jr. Collects His Seventh Consecutive Las Vegas Top 10 Finish

Martin Truex Jr. ends Las Vegas with another solid top-10 finish. After starting seventh, Truex remained in the Top 10 most of the day and finished in the Top 5 at the end of the first two stages. Truex would lead four laps, have a day with no mistakes on pit road, and steadily run […]

Tyler Reddick Falls Short Of Vegas Victory Despite Great Run

During Sunday's race at Las Vegas, Tyler Reddick arguably had the fastest car in the field but fell just short of victory. Despite starting 18th, Reddick would make his way through the field methodically multiple times in the race towards the front but failed to pass Kyle Larson several times for the lead and, eventually, […]

Kevin Gausman Dealing With Shoulder Fatigue

Keegan Matheson of MLB.com is reporting that Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (shoulder) will not throw his scheduled bullpen on Monday. The veteran has been dealing with "general shoulder fatigue", but a recent MRI has shown no structural concerns or injury. In other words, the best news the Blue Jays could have hoped […]

Despite Car Overheating, William Byron Finishes In Top 10

William Byron finished 10th in Sunday's Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. While a 10th place finish for a guy who was considered among the favorites to win the race may not seem noteworthy, in Byron's case it is. After a piece of debris (reported to be a trash bag) […]

Phillip Danault Fires In His Second Hat Trick

Los Angeles Kings center Phillip Danault broke an offensive slump with a huge performance in Sunday's 5-1 win over New Jersey, scoring his second career hat trick. The 31-year-old matched the points tally of his previous 11 appearances on Sunday. Danault, whose first career hat trick came five years ago, isn't a consistent performer on […]

Zack Wheeler Signs Big Extension

Jon Heyman of MLB Network has reported that Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler has agreed to terms on a three-year, $126 million extension to remain in Philly for the foreseeable future. The right-hander already has a year left on his current deal, so the extension won't kick in until the 2025 season. Wheeler is coming […]

Dylan Guenther Notches Career-High Three Points Sunday

Arizona Coyotes left wing Dylan Guenther had the best game of his young career on Sunday, finishing a 5-2 demolition of Washington with three points. He had a goal and assist in the contest, scoring two of his points with the man advantage. Following a quiet stretch, Guenther has started to make noise again, posting […]

Leon Draisaitl Picks Up Three Assists In Sunday's Win

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl showed some world-class playmaking in Sunday's matchup against Pittsburgh, producing assists on three goals as his crew rocked Sidney Crosby's team with a 6-1 win. It's Draisaitl's third multi-assist game in four outings, and his 28th career three-assist game -- only Connor McDavid (45), Nikita Kucherov (37) and Artemi Panarin […]

Jordan Walker - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 113 CURRENT ADP: ~127 ANALYSIS: There was a learning curve for outfielder Jordan Walker in his first year in the majors. He hit .276 at the plate with 16 HRs, 51 RBI, and 19 doubles. However, Walker definitely showed flashes of his potential in 2023, especially toward the end […]

Jusuf Nurkic Posts New Franchise Record With 31 Rebounds

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic had a sensational 31-rebound performance in Sunday's 118-110 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Bosnian big man shook off a neck issue to play 32 minutes in the contest, and he set a new franchise record with his efforts on the glass. It's the most rebounds a player has […]

Cam Reddish Expected To Play Monday

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Cam Reddish (ankle) is probable for Monday's contest against the Thunder. He's set to make his fourth consecutive appearance after returning to the lineup from an ankle injury. Reddish's addition gives the Lakers another body to throw into the battle, but he's been anonymous fantasy-wise, recording only 2.7 points, 1.7 rebounds, […]

Anthony Davis Probable For Monday's Game

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (Achilles) is expected to suit up against the Thunder on Monday, with the star big man having a probable tag on the injury report. Davis has missed only four games all season and should be determined to remain in the lineup over the final stretch of the regular season […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/4/24)

The NBA brings six games to the table on Monday. DraftKings will include all six games in their main slate, but FanDuel has decided to leave out the Kings against Bulls and the Lakers versus Thunder games from theirs. The key to being successful in NBA DFS comes down to making adjustments during the day […]

Chris Livingston Listed As Doubtful For Monday

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Chris Livingston (groin) is considered doubtful for Monday's clash with the Clippers. Milwaukee recalled him from the G League on Sunday, but Livingston has returned to the big league carrying an injury, as the 20-year-old is on the injury report with a right groin strain. Livingston's role with the Bucks has […]

MarJon Beauchamp Likely Available Monday

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward MarJon Beauchamp (back) has been listed a probable for Monday's matchup against the Clippers. He's dealing with lower back spasms, but it looks like Beauchamp will be good to go if his services are needed. That's a big if, as Beauchamp has averaged only five minutes across his last 10 appearances for […]

Derrick Rose Remains Absent On Monday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Derrick Rose (back) will sit out a third consecutive game on Monday versus the Nets. The veteran is nursing a lower back problem. With another backcourt option unavailable, the Grizzlies have turned to Jordan Goodwin, who has logged 30-plus minutes in three consecutive games. It's been a struggle for him, as […]