Evan Phillips To Get "Brunt" Of Save Chances

Los Angeles Dodgers manager stopped short of naming right-hander Evan Phillips the team's closer, but he said that Phillips will get "the brunt" of the save chances in the ninth inning this year. The Dodgers have been rumored to be considering bringing back Kenley Jansen in a trade with the Boston Red Sox, but for […]

Cavan Biggio In Mix At Second And Third Base

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that infielders Cavan Biggio, Santiago Espinal and Isiah Kiner-Falefa will be in the mix at both second and third base this spring, calling it "a cool puzzle to solve." Meanwhile, Davis Schneider is going to focus on playing left field in camp as well as the keystone. The […]

Marcus Stroman Lined Up For Home Opener

New York Yankees right-hander Marcus Stroman is currently lined up to pitch the team's home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 5. Stroman will kick things off for the Yanks at home after signing a two-year, $37 million deal with the Bombers in free agency this winter. The 32-year-old veteran will be given […]

Tyler Wells, Cole Irvin Front-Runners For Final Rotation Spots

The Baltimore Orioles starting rotation on Opening Day is expected to be headlined by right-handers Corbin Burnes, Grayson Rodriguez and Dean Kremer, with Tyler Wells and Cole Irvin likely the front-runners for the final two spots. Prospects Chayce McDermott, Cade Povich and Justin Armbruester are all in camp, and Bruce Zimmermann is another option. Wells […]

Samuel Basallo Dealing With Elbow Stress Fracture

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo (elbow) has a right-elbow stress fracture, according to general manager Mike Elias. Basallo is catching in spring training but isn't throwing. He'll be the designated hitter in Grapefruit League action, but he probably won't catch in games until late April. The 19-year-old backstop is going to be brought along […]

John Means A Month Behind Other Pitchers

Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means (elbow) is a month behind the other pitchers at the start of spring training and might not be ready for Opening Day this year. Unless Means makes some significant progress in the next couple of weeks, he seems destined to open the 2024 regular season on the injured list, joining […]

Kyle Bradish To Start Season On Injured List

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish (elbow) will go on the injured list with a UCL sprain in his right elbow. The 27-year-old has received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his arm and will begin a throwing program on Friday. This is really scary news for anyone that was hoping to target Bradish in their fantasy […]

Gunnar Henderson Dealing With Sore Oblique

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (oblique) is dealing with some oblique soreness at camp, but it's not viewed as serious. It doesn't sound like Henderson will be in danger of missing Opening Day this year, but the 22-year-old might be delayed in Grapefruit League action as a precaution. The O's have every reason to ease […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Manny Machado, Justin Verlander, Kenley Jansen, Jacob deGrom, Shane McClanahan, Michael Kopech, Taylor Ward, and more

Fantasy baseball season is just around the corner, and injuries will affect some players early in the 2024 campaign. Let's take a look at the top injured players including Manny Machado, Justin Verlander, Kenley Jansen, Jacob deGrom, Shane McClanahan, Michael Kopech, Taylor Ward, and more. This is the first edition of this year's fantasy baseball […]

Bluegreen Vacations Duel #2 at Daytona NASCAR Algorithm-Predicted Finishing Order (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The NASCAR Cup Series is inching closer and closer to the official start of the 2024 season, as we now have just two Duel races and some practice sessions before the green flag waves over "The Great American Race," the Daytona 500. On […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/15/24)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The All-Star Break starts tomorrow, so that means we have one last chance before the break to make some dough. Last Thursday I put out a couple of lineups in the RotoBaller Discord and we saw them both cash! Hopefully, with the small slate, we can get some similar results. It's going […]

Bluegreen Vacations Duel #1 at Daytona NASCAR Algorithm-Predicted Finishing Order (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The NASCAR Cup Series is inching closer and closer to the official start of the 2024 season, as we now have just two Duel races and some practice sessions before the green flag waves over "The Great American Race," the Daytona 500. On […]

Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2: DraftKings NASCAR Cup Series Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks

The NASCAR Cup Series season officially kicks off on Thursday night with the two Bluegreen Vacations Duels. These races set the lineup for Sunday's Daytona 500 and also pay out points to the top 10 finishers. The second Duel race is set to determine the outside row for the 500. It also determines one of […]

Every NFL Team's Greatest Running Back of All Time

The running back position has morphed into one of the most debated topics in the modern NFL with many organizations refusing to invest high draft picks or large, long-term contracts into running backs. While the argument around the "value" of the position rages on, few would argue that running backs aren't some of the most […]

Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1: DraftKings NASCAR Cup Series Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks

The NASCAR Cup Series season officially gets going on Thursday night with the two Bluegreen Vacations Duels. These races set the lineup for Sunday's Daytona 500 and also pay out points to the top 10 finishers. The first Duel race is set to determine the inside row for the 500. It also determines one of […]

Eric Cross' 2024 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions

Bold predictions have been thrown about dating back to the stone age. Okay, maybe not that long, but they're always a fun topic to discuss with your friends, especially during this time of year when spring training is just beginning. The start of Spring Training always creates optimism throughout the baseball world. Sometimes that optimism […]

2024 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Second Base Rankings

The second base position is on the rise for fantasy purposes and not just because Mookie Betts has eligibility there. The prospect pool is solid, meaning more good players are on the way, and the middle-tier MLB second basemen group has also improved. It is a fun group of players who can impact your fantasy team in […]

Isaiah Stewart Arrested For Punching Opposing Player

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (ankle) was arrested on Wednesday after punching Phoenix Suns center Drew Eubanks. The incident occurred hours before the teams clashed at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. Eubanks said there was an altercation as he entered the arena. He said an argument started, and the two players were chest to chest […]

Chris Paul Making "Good Progress"

Golden State Warriors point guard Chris Paul (hand) is making "good progress," the team announced on Wednesday. The 12-time All-Star has missed 16 games with a fractured left hand, but it looks like his comeback isn't far away anymore. Golden State added that Paul is expected to intensify his on-court activities after the All-Star break, […]

Ranking The Top NFL Coordinator Hires Of The 2024 Offseason: Offense and Defense

When it comes to coaching, so much of the attention and analysis is paid to how new head coaches will impact their teams. However, it's often the offensive and defensive coordinators who make the biggest impact. There have been a lot of coordinator changes this offseason, whether from former coordinators moving on to bigger jobs […]

Rayan Rupert Out On Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Rayan Rupert (ankle) won't be in the lineup Thursday versus Minnesota. The 19-year-old rookie is nursing a right ankle sprain. He has been limited to only 16 games and 7.4 minutes a night, so it won't be a big miss for the Trail Blazers. We could see Rupert more over […]

Scoot Henderson Probable For Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Scoot Henderson (foot) has been listed as probable for Thursday's encounter with Minnesota. He returned to action from a two-game absence against the Timberwolves on Tuesday and is expected to remain in the lineup. Henderson had 14 points and nine assists in 34 minutes on Tuesday. It was a good […]

Kristaps Porzingis Says Ankle Injury "Nothing Serious"

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis was limited to only 16 minutes of action against Brooklyn on Wednesday due to a left ankle injury. However, he isn't expected to miss any time, with the big man himself admitting postgame that it wasn't a serious issue and he was available to return to the game. Boston elected […]

Tyler Reddick's Car Chief Ejected At Daytona

Tyler Reddick's car chief, Michael Hobson, has been ejected for the Duel race on Thursday night due to the fact that the team's No. 45 Toyota failed pre-race inspection twice on Wednesday evening. Reddick will also lose his pit stall selection privileges for Thursday night's exhibition race. These penalties shouldn't have much of an effect […]

Alex Bowman Fails Inspection Twice At Daytona

Alex Bowman's No. 48 Chevrolet had a hard time getting through inspection on Wednesday evening before qualifying, as it failed twice before finally getting through on the third attempt. Because of this, Bowman's car chief (Ty Sipes) will be ejected for the Duel race at Daytona on Thursday night, and Bowman will also lose his […]

Double Gameweek 25 Preview - Fantasy Premier League Predictions, Tips, and Picks for 2023/24

Welcome to Double Gameweek 25, RotoBallers! This is our third year covering FPL, and we are bringing you more coverage than ever. We publish two weekly articles: a staff roundtable preview and our weekly rankings. Then, once a month, we have our newest report, The Watchlist, a review of the previous month and a look […]

Kelly Olynyk Exits With Back Strain

Toronto Raptors forward/center Kelly Olynyk failed to complete Wednesday's game against Indiana due to a lower back strain. He logged only seven minutes, posting zero points with two rebounds and three fouls. This was Olynyk's third game in a Raptors uniform since the team traded for him last week. He started well in Toronto and […]

The Biggest Fantasy Football QB Busts Of 2023

The NFL season is officially over, and we now look forward to free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft over the next couple of months. It was a wild year to say the least after the Kansas City Chiefs won their third Super Bowl title over the past five seasons with a victory over the […]

Martin Truex Jr Has "No Clue" On 2025 Plans

The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season hasn't even started yet, but people are already wondering what Martin Truex Jr. is going to do next year. You see, over the last two years, Truex has went back and forth on whether he's going to continue racing or not, dragging out his decision into the summer months […]

Aaron Nesmith Hurts Right Leg In Wednesday's Win

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith injured his right leg on Wednesday versus Toronto. He exited the contest early in the third quarter after landing awkwardly on a dunk attempt. Nesmith needed help to get to the locker room. The team called it a shin injury, but Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle suggested postgame that it […]