Willson Contreras Takes Live Batting Practice Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (wrist) was scheduled to take live batting practice at spring training on Wednesday. It's a notable development since Contreras ended last year on the sidelines due to tendinitis in his left wrist. The 31-year-old veteran backstop avoided surgery in the offseason and appears to be fully healthy as he […]

Florio's Football Show: First 2024 Fantasy Football Mock Draft

Michael F. Florio is back going over his first 2024 fantasy football mock draft. Florio discusses how the early rounds shake out, some picks that stand out and his strategy. He also talks about where the early values are to help you think ahead for your 2024 draft strategy. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller […]

Julius Randle Doesn't Rule Out Surgery

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (shoulder) reported he's "doing everything he can" to return to the floor this season. Unfortunately, he didn't rule out surgery. The 29-year-old has been out of the lineup for nearly a month because of a shoulder injury. Although the Knicks remain optimistic regarding a potential return, fantasy managers should […]

Theo Jackson Re-Signs With Vikings

Minnesota Vikings safety Theo Jackson is re-signing with the team ahead of the 2024 season. Originally a sixth-round pick out of the University of Tennessee in 2022, Jackson was released during final roster cuts by the Tennessee Titans. Minnesota signed him afterward, and he has been a key special teams contributor and rotational defensive back […]

LeBron James Excused From Practice Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) was absent from practice on Wednesday and is expected to join the team in San Francisco for their game against the Warriors on Thursday. The 39-year-old played only 10 minutes in the All-Star game on Sunday and is currently undergoing treatment on his left ankle, which might potentially […]

Tommy Edman Weeks Away From Full Baseball Activities

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Edman (wrist) could still be a couple of weeks away from being cleared to take part in full baseball activities. Edman is being eased in at camp this year after having offseason surgery on his right wrist. His delay at spring training could cause him to be unavailable for the […]

Brian Allen Informed Of Release By Rams

The Los Angeles Rams have informed center Brian Allen that he is being released. Allen was selected by the franchise with a fourth-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft and has played in 50 games with 32 starts. He played in just five games in 2023 with zero starts. The 28-year-old is unlikely to draw […]

Manny Machado Could DH "Sooner Than Later"

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt said that third baseman Manny Machado (elbow), who is coming off offseason shoulder surgery, will not play in the team's Cactus League opener on Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, Machado is "trending in a really good place" and could serve as the designated hitter "sooner than later" […]

Nikola Jokic Returns To Practice Wednesday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic returned to practice on Wednesday after head coach Michael Malone excused him from Tuesday's practice due to his All-Star responsibilities. The MVP favorite played 23 minutes in the All-Star game, contributing 13 points, four rebounds, and nine assists in the West's 211-186 loss to the East on Sunday. Jokic is […]

Bojan Bogdanovic Practices On Wednesday

New York Knicks forward Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) practiced on Wednesday. The veteran sharpshooter, who was recently dealt by the Detroit Pistons, has averaged 13.0 points and 3.5 rebounds since arriving in New York. However, he's shot just 27.3% from deep, a significant drop from his average in Detroit, and wasn't available for the meeting with […]

Domantas Sabonis Does Not Practice Wednesday

Sacramento Kings big man Domantas Sabonis (illness) did not practice Wednesday, and his status is in doubt for the team's game on Thursday against the Spurs. The 27-year-old's absence is concerning for his availability on Thursday, and it will be a situation worth monitoring up until game time. If Sabonis can't play, Trey Lyles, JaVale […]

Isaiah Hartenstein "On Track" For Thursday Return

New York Knicks forward/center Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) practiced on Wednesday. He's been out with Achilles soreness, although head coach Tom Thibodeau stated he's "on track" to suit up for Thursday's meeting in Philadelphia. Thibodeau also reported that Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) and Donte DiVincenzo (hamstring) also participated in Wednesday's session, with both men trending in a […]

What is Justin Fields' Trade Value? Will The Bears Get A First-Round Pick?

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields has been one of the most polarizing players since entering the NFL in 2021. His passing numbers have been average at best. He has never completed more than 61.4% of his pass attempts in any season. However, the Bears haven’t given him much of a supporting cast. His top wide […]

Philadelphia Eagles Biggest Offseason Needs - 2024 NFL Outlook

The Eagles' season spiraled out of control after a fantastic start, ending with a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Philadelphia struggled to replicate its 2022 success after both coordinators Shane Steichen and Jonathan Gannon left for head coaching jobs. They will have new coordinators on both sides of the ball this year, but it […]

Seonghyeon Kim Looks To Continue A Steady Run Of Play

In his 41 career starts on the PGA Tour, Seonghyeon Kim has flirted with his first win on two occasions but has been largely characterized by steady, if unspectacular all-around play. Kim's driver-heavy playstyle should suit the nearly 7,500 yards on tap at Vidanta Vallarta this week, and the 25-year-old Korean already acquainted himself quite […]

Jhonattan Vegas Showing Signs Of A Return To Form

Although his 2023 season was largely compromised by wrist and elbow injuries, Jhonattan Vegas looked to be back to his old self two weeks ago at the WM Phoenix Open. The 7.2 shots he gained with his ball-striking were good enough to rank sixth in the star-studded field, and this week in Mexico, Vegas will […]

Sixto Sanchez Faces Live Hitters Wednesday

Miami Marlins right-hander Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) faced live hitters Wednesday for the first time since last September when he appeared in a rehab game before being shut down again due to his ailing right shoulder. The rehab outing was his first appearance since the 2020 season when he tossed a 3.46 ERA for the Fish […]

Donte Jackson's Future In Carolina Is Iffy

Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson has been a full-time starter since he arrived as a second-round pick out of LSU in 2018, but The Athletic's Joseph Person lists him as a potential salary cap casualty this offseason. Cutting the 28-year-old defensive back would create almost $6 million in salary cap space for the Panthers this […]

DraftKings Core Four: PGA DFS - 2024 Mexico Open (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hi, RotoBaller fam, and thank you very much for joining me for the 2024 Mexico Open!  The 'Core Four' represents the foundational building blocks of my PGA DFS player pool for the week. This core isn't specifically crafted for use in one lineup (though […]

Justin Suh Taking A Volatile Run Of Form South Of The Border

Justin Suh's last 15 months on the PGA Tour have been largely characterized by runs in and out of form. He strung together back-to-back top 10s at the ZOZO and World Wide Technology Championships last fall, before recording finishes of 64th, MC, MC, and 77th over his next four starts. Much of his week-to-week inconsistency […]

Ty France Added Bat Speed This Offseason

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France met with the media on Wednesday and explained how he added 3.5 mph of bat speed to his swing. He mentioned it was 'crazy' to see how bad his swing was, so he decided to clean up his mechanics, apparently successfully. The 29-year-old indeed took a step back at […]

Jake Knapp Proving To Be A Compelling Korn Ferry Prospect

Outside of the obvious, can't-miss entities like Will Zalatoris, Scottie Scheffler, or Sungjae Im, it's often difficult to discern which of the new Korn Ferry graduates is best set for success at the highest level. But while Jake Knapp didn't come onto the big stage with the greatest of fanfare, his first month on the […]

Tre'Davious White A Cut Candidate

Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (Achilles) is now 29 and is coming off two major injuries in the last three seasons -- a torn ACL in 2021 and a torn Achilles in 2023. If the Bills were to cut him this offseason, they would clear just over $6 million in salary cap space, but the […]

Tyus Bowser Could Be Salary Cap Casualty

The Baltimore Ravens need to create some salary cap space this offseason, which could lead to some cost-cutting moves, and linebacker Tyus Bowser (knee) is the most likely cap cut. Veterans like offensive tackles Morgan Moses and Ronnie Stanley and fullback Patrick Ricard could also be involved. The 28-year-old Bowser spent all of last year […]

Brandon Wu Looking To Carry Over His Immaculate Mexico Open History

In his third full season on the PGA Tour, Brandon Wu has established himself as a solid all-around entity. He's made 10 of his last 12 cuts and ranked right around Tour average in the four strokes gained metrics. In two career starts around Vidanta Vallarta, however, Wu has proven himself as a different force […]

Ronel Blanco To Start Astros' Cactus League Opener

Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco will start the team's Cactus League Opener on Feb. 24 versus the Washington Nationals, according to manager Joe Espada. Espada didn't reveal much about the rest of his plans for the spring opener but did mention Dylan Coleman will be one of the scheduled relievers to appear in the contest. […]

Falcons To Move On From Jonnu Smith?

The Athletic's Josh Kendall lists Atlanta Falcons veteran tight end Jonnu Smith as a potential cut candidate this offseason. Smith was the team's fourth-leading receiver in 2023, but the Falcons could face some offensive upheaval this offseason with a new coaching staff coming in. Former head coach Arthur Smith kept a tight end-heavy roster, but […]

D.J. Humphries A Cut Candidate

Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle D.J. Humphries (knee) has been an anchor for the team's offensive line since he entered the league in 2016. He's been a team captain and a respected voice in the locker room. However, he just turned 30 years old and he's likely to miss most of the 2024 season while recovering […]

Emerson Hancock Impressing Early In Spring Training

The Seattle Mariners are impressed with how pitching prospect Emerson Hancock has looked early in camp, specifically manager Scott Servais. The sixth overall pick of the 2020 MLB Draft, the right-hander's development has been slowed by injuries to this point but he did manage to make his big-league debut in the 2023 season, working to […]

Mexico Open Market Movers - Sharp Money Report And What It Means For PGA DFS (Premium Content)

Welcome to Market Movers, a premium piece where I will take a closer look at the sharp money action in the Mexico Open head-to-head matchup markets with a focus on how this impacts the current pricing and also how it can be analyzed to find advantageous positions in DFS. I have utilized this information specifically […]