Joe Ryan Displays New Sinker On Friday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan, who has been criticized for relying too much on his fastball at times, displayed a new sinker in his Grapefruit League debut on Friday. Ryan threw five different pitches -- a four-seam fastball, a sweeper, splitter, a "shorter slider," and his new sinker. "It kind of just gives me the […]

Joey Wendle Has Shoulder Soreness

New York Mets infielder Joey Wendle (shoulder) is dealing with some right-shoulder soreness in camp, but he's been building back up and should make his spring training debut toward the end of next week. He's in his first year in New York in 2024 after hitting a weak .212/.248/.306 with two homers, 20 RBI, seven […]

Jeff McNeil Delayed By Biceps Injury

New York Mets second baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil (biceps) tweaked his left biceps muscle during cage work the other day in camp. The Mets don't think it's a serious injury, but McNeil is nevertheless delayed at spring training at the moment. The 31-year-old left-handed hitter will be held out of action for a few days in […]

Max Muncy Returns To Lineup Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (hand) is back at third base and is hitting cleanup for the Dodgers in Saturday's Cactus League contest versus the Chicago Cubs. Muncy was forced from Wednesday's game early against the Texas Rangers after getting hit by a pitch on his hand, but X-rays came back negative and he's […]

Rangers Hope Max Scherzer Can Return In June

The Texas Rangers are hoping to get right-hander Max Scherzer (back) back from his injury in June. "With Max, we are now looking at June. That's a little bit earlier than we thought," manager Bruce Bochy said. Scherzer is around three weeks away from resuming workouts six weeks after having surgery to fix a herniated […]

Julio Rodriguez Back In Cactus League Lineup

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (hand) is back in the team's Cactus League lineup on Saturday against the Oakland Athletics, playing center field and batting second in the order. Rodriguez was dealing with minor inflammation on the back of his left hand in camp earlier this week and was held out for a few days […]

Expert NBA DFS Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel (3/2/24)

It's time for another Saturday in the glorious world of the NBA. Even though we're saddled with a slightly uninspiring three-game slate tonight, at least we don't have to deal with the "No Late Swap" business that DraftKings tested out last night. Not having the ability to react to news after the slates lock is […]

Outfield Busts Due To Bounce Back for 2024 Fantasy Baseball

Each baseball season features its share of underwhelming performances. Whether due to regression, age, bad luck, injury, or any other number of random factors, every player is susceptible to a bust of a season. In some instances, a busted season indicates a player’s new normal. Knowing when to cut losses on a declining player is […]

Stacking Dennys NASCAR Podcast - 2024 Las Vegas Pennzoil 400 DFS, Betting Picks

Lead RotoBaller NASCAR analyst Jordan McAbee is joined by co-host Nick Giffen in an all-new episode of Stacking Dennys - one of the top podcasts in the NASCAR betting and DFS industry. Jordan and Nick discuss their DFS strategy and betting picks on the board for the upcoming Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (3/2/24): 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 […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for March 2, 2024 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This slate looks like one of the more fun Saturday slates that we’ve seen in a while. There is no shortage of high-end lines to stack, but there’s enough value to make it so you can use whomever you’d like. Also, for […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - March 2, 2024

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Each night, we will be bringing you our award-winning NHL DFS Heat Map with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet: Blue means ELITE, Green means GO (good for the player), Yellow means value/supplemental […]

Travis Konecny To Remain Out On Saturday

Philadelphia Flyers winger Travis Konecny (upper body) will miss a fifth straight game on Saturday against Ottawa. There was initially hope of him being ready to return, but that won't be the case. The Flyers now hope to have him back in action on Monday versus St. Louis. Konecny has been in top form throughout […]

Lukas Dostal Sets New Ducks Record With 52 Saves

Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal had a memorable night in the crease on Friday against New Jersey, helping the team to a 4-3 victory with a 52-save effort. It's the most saves a rookie netminder has had in Ducks history in a winning effort. Dostal's special night included an extraordinary finish, as the Devils were […]

Vaughn Grissom Has A Groin Strain, Unlikely For Opening Day

Boston Red Sox second baseman Vaughn Grissom (groin) is dealing with a groin strain, and his status for Opening Day is in doubt, according to manager Alex Cora. Grissom had yet to make his spring debut as a result of a hamstring injury, but now he's dealing with this. Hopefully he won't miss much time […]

Dylan Strome Collects Three Points In Friday's Win

Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome had a three-point outing in Friday's 5-2 victory over Philadelphia. After entering the first intermission in a 2-0 deficit, Strome led Washington's comeback effort with a goal and two assists. He had a power-play helper for a third time in four games. Strome's productive work with the man advantage has […]

Matias Maccelli Extends Scoring Streak With Three-Point Outing

Arizona Coyotes left wing Matias Maccelli led all scorers with three points in Friday's 5-3 win over the Senators. He produced a pair of power-play assists and capped off the scoring with an empty-net goal. Arizona was stuck on a 14-game losing streak ahead of Friday's action, but Maccelli has found ways to stay productive […]

Brady Tkachuk Makes Early Exit Friday

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (undisclosed) didn't complete Friday's contest against Arizona, leaving his status up in the air for Saturday's outing against Philadelphia. The Senators captain played 18:46 in a rough contest for the Senators, who lost the game 5-3 in front of home crowd. The Coyotes entered the action carrying a 14-game losing […]

Mason McTavish Sustains Lower-Body Injury Friday

Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish was knocked out from Friday's matchup against New Jersey by a lower-body injury. He saw only 5:47 of ice time in the contest. Before exiting, McTavish helped Frank Vatrano to open the scoring with his 23rd assist of the season, reaching 40 points for the campaign in his 52nd appearance. […]

CBB DFS: Night DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (3/2/24)

We have another monster Saturday on tap as the college basketball regular season winds down. We only have one more of these after today before the conference tournaments kick-off. We have 35 games split up nicely between three slates and I'll be with you through the whole thing. I'm your college basketball DFS spirit guide. […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Expected To Be Ready By Opening Day

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. had his sore right knee examined by a doctor on Friday and irritation was found in his meniscus. An MRI was recommended and Acuna now plans to travel to L.A. to see another doctor. As of now, the Braves are optimistic, expecting Acuna to be ready for Opening Day, […]

Cam Reddish Probable For Saturday's Matchup

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Cam Reddish (ankle) carries a probable tag ahead of Saturday's big matchup against Denver. Following a lengthy absence with an ankle injury, the 24-year-old has played in back-to-back games and looks ready for more action on Saturday. Reddish logged 20 minutes against the Clippers on Thursday as he returned from a […]

Walker Kessler Listed As Questionable Saturday

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (foot) is considered questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Heat. He was out of the lineup for the ninth time this season on Thursday against Orlando, having sustained a right foot sprain. Luka Samanic broke into the rotation without Kessler on Thursday, posting eight points and four rebounds in 12 […]

Cal Raleigh Hits First Home Run Of Spring Wednesday

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh blasted his first home run of the spring on Wednesday in a 9-7 Cactus League loss to the Kansas City Royals. It was a three-run shot off Royals relief pitcher Chris Stratton, and it was also his first hit of the spring. The switch-hitting backstop is now 1-for-3 with a […]

Top Fantasy Football Rebound Candidates For 2024 Including Patrick Mahomes, Josh Jacobs, and Drake London

We may be in the heat of basketball season, but we're discussing a different kind of rebound today. Some of the most talented athletes in the world have suboptimal seasons but there's often a bounceback year in the near future. The talent isn't waning, the circumstances surrounding them have been altered. Below we dive into […]

Cam Thomas Still On The Shelf Saturday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Cam Thomas (ankle) will remain sidelined for a third consecutive game on Saturday versus Atlanta. He continues to nurse a right ankle sprain and will have his next chance to return on Monday versus Memphis. The rest of the Brooklyn backcourt has received a boost without Thomas, while his absence has given […]

Ben Simmons A Question Mark For Saturday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (leg) is questionable to face the Hawks on Saturday. He's carrying a sore left leg and might be unavailable for a third consecutive contest. Dennis Schroder has had a good spell in the starting unit with Simmons unavailable. Brooklyn already faced Atlanta on Thursday, and Schroder put in a very […]

Cody Martin Exits Early With Ankle Injury

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Cody Martin sprained his left ankle against Philadelphia on Friday and wasn't able to finish the game. He soaked in 32 minutes of action before suffering the injury and played well. Martin was Charlotte's lone starter with a positive plus/minus in a 121-114 loss, scoring 12 points and adding four rebounds, two […]

Top Five MLB Pitching Staffs: 2024 Power Rankings

The conventional wisdom among baseball fans is that pitching is what often wins championships. You not only need a deep rotation to withstand a 162-game season and the inevitable injuries, but you also need a couple of aces at the top of that rotation to help carry you through the postseason. And on top of […]

Seth Curry Tweaks Ankle In Rare Start

Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry was forced to an early exit on Friday versus Philadelphia due to a right ankle sprain. Making only his fourth start of the season, the veteran sniper logged 23 minutes before leaving. He had five points with two rebounds, two assists, and one steal. Curry was filling in for Brandon […]