Cole Ragans Tosses Three Innings Of Scoreless Ball On Friday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans made his second start of the spring on Friday, pitching well in a 5-4 Cactus League win over the Oakland Athletics. The southpaw went three innings, allowing just one hit while walking one and striking out three. Ragans struck out the first two batters he faced on three […]

Russell Westbrook Out Indefinitely With Fractured Hand

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook will be out indefinitely after fracturing his left hand in Friday's 140-115 win over Washington. The former MVP managed to log 10 minutes in the contest, registering six points and an assist with 2-for-3 shooting. Westbrook has been one of the most productive bench players in the league […]

Why Isn't Shohei Ohtani Pitching In 2024? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Back in December, Shohei Ohtani signed a massive 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The reigning AL MVP will play in the NL West this upcoming season, and the Dodgers are seen as the biggest favorites to win the World Series. Ohtani is arguably the best player the game has ever seen, […]

NFC Head Coach Power Rankings - 2024 NFL Season

The head coaching carousel has finished spinning, with a handful of new faces taking over teams around the NFL. In the NFC, four new names will patrol the sidelines in 2024. All of these various coaches have strengths and weaknesses. It can be fun to think about how the coaches compare to each other. Let's […]

CBB DFS: Afternoon 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. […]

Early 2024 Wide Receiver Sleepers And Draft Targets For Fantasy Football

There should be a lot of changes atop the wide receiver group in fantasy football next year. Players like Stefon Diggs, Davante Adams, and Cooper Kupp will all fall in drafts, while Puka Nacua will fly up drafts boards in 2024. Nacua will go from undrafted in 2023 to a likely top-20 pick this upcoming […]

Five Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers: Mid-To-Late Round Value Picks (NL Central)

The NL Central doesn't have the same kind of fantasy baseball stars as other divisions. As a matter of fact, the first player selected from the NL Central isn't until Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is taken in the early fourth round. After that, Devin Williams, Cody Bellinger, Freddy Peralta, and Nico Hoerner […]

Free NBA Best Bets and Betting Picks (3/2/24)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! Another day, another dollar in the NBA and we have a small, five-game slate worth of NBA action this evening. We have some fun matchups tonight with some surprising storylines to monitor. We have an interesting back-to-back scenario this evening, as the Blazers and Grizzlies will go to battle for the second […]

CBB DFS: Main 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. […]

3 NL-Only Draft Sleepers: Fantasy Baseball Mid-Round Picks (2024)

Welcome back RotoBallers to our NL-Only fantasy baseball draft values article about players to target in the middle rounds of AL-Only league drafts in 2024. You can see our AL-Only draft values article as well. Playing in an Only league can be tricky in fantasy baseball. With half of the players in baseball eliminated from […]

Closers and Saves Bullpen Report for Fantasy Baseball - AL Edition

We are so back. Spring training is underway, people are already overreacting to meaningless games, and somehow several top-tier free agents are still unemployed. It's always a fun time in the baseball world as hope springs eternal for most teams (some try their best to be realistic, but even then you can see the slightest […]

Franchise Tag vs. Transition Tag: NFL Offseason Terms Explained

The NFL offseason can remain a very hectic time of year, even though no games are played. This time of year, it can be difficult to follow every single rumor, let alone understand what each one means. Obscure phrases are thrown around left and right, leaving fans somewhat confused, perplexed, or even completely lost. We […]

Matt Chapman Signs Three-Year Deal With The Giants

Free agent third baseman Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants agreed on a three-year, $54 million contract on Friday. Chapman's deal includes an opt-out after the first two seasons, and he will make $20 million in 2024, $18 million in 2025, and $16 million in 2026. The 30-year-old has legit power, evidenced by his […]

3 AL-Only Draft Sleepers: Fantasy Baseball Mid-Round Picks (2024)

Playing in an Only league can be tricky in fantasy baseball. With half of the players in baseball eliminated from the draft pool, the depth at every position is severely compromised. Sometimes, it’s difficult just to find players who actually take the field on a regular basis. Not only is the draft pool limited, but […]

Anthony Edwards Exits Early On Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (personal) exited Friday's overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings. He did not return and finished with 11 points in 19 minutes. The 22-year-old was questionable heading into this contest because of an ankle injury, which he picked up on Tuesday night against the San Antonio Spurs. Fortunately, Edwards didn't suffer […]

Scottie Barnes Fractures Hand On Friday Night

According to TSN Sports' Josh Lewenberg, Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (hand) is out indefinitely. The All-Star logged just 16 minutes in Friday's meeting with the Warriors before injuring his left hand. He didn't return. There was some confusion regarding how the injury happened. However, and most importantly, subsequent testing revealed he suffered a fracture […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Listed As Questionable Against Lakers

Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (personal) is listed as questionable before Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Nuggets Jamal Murray (ankle) is also doubtful. Christian Braun and Peyton Watson could log more minutes at guard should both players be unavailable. Caldwell-Pope will be missed if unavailable, as he registered 20 points in one matchup […]

Round 3 PGA DFS Showdown Slate Picks - 2024 Cognizant Classic

The top of this leaderboard is looks like we just hit the randomize button on the field. The first non-surprising name shows up in T6 where Shane Lowery, Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young frequent the leaderboard. Bud Cauley leads the Cognizant Classic field in only his second start since returning to the tour after a […]

Jamal Murray Questionable Saturday For Nuggets

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (ankle) suffered a sprained ankle on Thursday against the Miami Heat. The Nuggets have been cautious with Murray as he dealt with several leg injuries this season. He's sat out 16 games so far. 33-year-old point guard Reggie Jackson will see more minutes if Murray cannot suit up. Denver's starting […]

NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Preview for Las Vegas The LiUNA! (3/2/24)

The NASCAR Xfinity Series is back in action on Saturday. Last week, Austin Hill earned his third consecutive season-opening win at Daytona. He was also the winner of the Atlanta race last March, back when it was the fifth race of the season. Can Hill get two wins in a row? The Xfinity Series was […]

Juan Soto Blasts Homer On Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto continues to make hitting look easy as he took control during Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The left-handed slugger went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and a pair of runs scored during Friday's win. His home run came in the fourth inning when he took Chad […]

Anthony Davis Probable Versus Nuggets Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers power forward Anthony Davis (Achilles) is likely available Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. Davis has been dealing with soreness in his Achilles for most of the season. However, fantasy managers should expect the power forward to play, as he has been listed as probable several times throughout the year. In the last […]

Gerrit Cole Has Mixed Results During Spring Debut

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole made his spring debut against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. The veteran right-hander saw mixed results during Friday's win. Cole allowed two runs on four hits over two innings of work. The 33-year-old stuck out one batter and didn't issue a walk during his short outing. He […]

Deni Avdija Active Against The Clippers

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (heel) is active for Friday's showdown with the Los Angeles Clippers. The 23-year-old missed three games because of a heel contusion before returning on Thursday against the Lakers. He had a fantastic game, ending the night with 15 points, 15 boards, and five assists. Avdija has had the best year […]

Michael Kopech Looks Fantastic On Friday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech looked nearly unhittable during Friday's game versus the Chicago Cubs. The right-hander struck out five batters over two hitless innings during Friday's loss. This is extremely encouraging for Kopech who seemed destined to end up in the bullpen. Possibly, Kopech can make a resurgence as a starting pitcher […]

Luis Matos Blasts Two Homers

San Francisco Giants outfielder Luis Matos continued his red-hot stretch at the plate on Friday. The 22-year-old blasted two solo home runs during the 11-5 victory over the Texas Rangers. Now, Matos has three dingers over his last 11 at-bats. He is showing that he's ready for the big league level. Sadly, Matos doesn't have […]

Alex Caruso Available Versus The Bucks

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (knee) will play on Friday against the Bucks. He was listed as questionable heading into the Central Division clash because of a hamstring strain. However, the 30-year-old is good to go. Caruso averaged eight points in February, down from January. However, he made up for it by getting more active […]

Ian Gibaut Could Miss Opening Day

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Ian Gibaut (forearm) appears to be in danger of missing Opening Day. Reds' manager David Bell recently mentioned that Gibaut has yet to resume throwing after being shut down last week. The 30-year-old is still recovering from a forearm issue and is considered "close" for Opening Day. The right-hander was a […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Play Against Chicago

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will play on Friday against the Bulls. The 29-year-old is seemingly always on the injury report. However, he's only missed two games this season. Antetokounmpo has averaged 31.0 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in three meetings with Chicago this season, making him a more appealing option for all […]

Ivica Zubac Out Again Versus Washington

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (illness) remains out for Friday's meeting with the Washington Wizards. The 26-year-old is under the weather, so he'll miss a second consecutive game. His next chance to return will be Sunday in Minnesota. But until then, Daniel Theis, who had nine points, five boards, and one block on Wednesday […]