Rangers Sign Andrew Knizner

The Texas Rangers signed non-tendered catcher Andrew Knizner to a one-year, $1.825 million deal on Thursday. In his five seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals before being non-tendered this offseason, Knizner hit just .216/.290/.331 with 17 home runs, 76 RBI, four stolen bases and 84 runs scored in 255 games played, mostly as a backup. […]

Luke Weaver, Yankees Agree On One-Year Deal

Free-agent right-hander Luke Weaver and the New York Yankees agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal on Thursday, pending a physical, according to a source familiar with the deal. The contract includes a club option for 2025 and can max out at $8.25 million. Weaver wasn't very great in 2023 while posting a 6.40 ERA […]

Dane Dunning Avoids Arbitration With Rangers

Right-hander Dane Dunning avoided salary arbitration with the Texas Rangers on Thursday by agreeing to a one-year, $3.325 million deal for the 2024 season, according to a source. Dunning gets a nice raise in his first year of arbitration eligibility. The 29-year-old had the best season of his career in 2023 in his third year […]

Darius Slay On Track To Play Monday

Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Darius Slay (knee) was a full participant during Thursday's practice. The stud defensive back recently underwent surgery on his knee prior to Week 15. However, it sounds like Slay is trending in the right direction ahead of Monday's Wild-Card matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His availability would provide this defense […]

Danny Jansen, Blue Jays Settle At $5.2 Million

Catcher Danny Jansen and the Toronto Blue Jays settled on a $5.2 million salary in 2024 to avoid salary arbitration on Thursday, according to a source. Jansen was in his third year of arbitration eligibility. A fractured finger cost Jansen the final month of last season, and the 28-year-old backstop ended up finishing 2023 with […]

Will Smith Avoids Arbitration With Dodgers

Catcher Will Smith and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided salary arbitration on Thursday by settling on an $8.55 million salary for the 2024 season, according to a source. It's a record for a second-time arbitration-eligible catcher. It's also a $3.3 million raise from what he earned in 2023. Smith was a first-time All-Star last season […]

Brock Wright Practices In Full On Thursday

Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (hip) was able to get through a full practice session on Thursday. Wright has been able to get through two straight full practices, which is a great sign heading into this weekend. The 25-year-old could be asked to start with fellow tight end Sam LaPorta (knee) uncertain for Wild-Card […]

Jameson Williams Gets Through Another Full Practice

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (ankle) was able to get through a full practice session on Thursday. This marks now back-to-back days that Williams has been able to get through practice as a full participant. The 22-year-old sat out in Week 18, but it appears that he'll be ready for this Wild-Card matchup against […]

Marcus Stroman, Yankees Agree On Two-Year Deal

Free-agent right-hander Marcus Stroman and the New York Yankees are in agreement on a two-year deal that includes an option for a third year. The deal averages $18.5 million per season. The 32-year-old was an All-Star with the Chicago Cubs last year for the second time in his career and finished by going 10-9 with […]

Astros, Kyle Tucker Settle At $12 Million

The Houston Astros and outfielder Kyle Tucker settled at a $12 million salary for the upcoming 2024 season on Thursday to avoid salary arbitration, according to a source. It's a $7 million raise from a season ago. The 26-year-old has become one of the best left-handed sluggers in the game after slashing .284/.369/.517 with an […]

Astros Avoid Arbitration With Framber Valdez

The Houston Astros avoided salary arbitration on Thursday with left-hander Framber Valdez by settling on a $12.1 million salary for the 2024 season, according to a source. Valdez will almost be doubling his salary for this upcoming season. The 30-year-old southpaw has been as durable as they come in the last two seasons, posting a […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Available For Friday's Game

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Jackson will make his return after missing Tuesday's game due to a right knee contusion. The expectation is that Ziaire Williams and Xavier Tillman Sr. will see reduced roles in the rotation. […]

Corbin Burnes, Brewers Settle At $15.673 Million

Right-hander Corbin Burnes and the Milwaukee Brewers settled at $15,637,500 for the 2024 season to avoid salary arbitration on Thursday. Burnes and the Brewers went to an arbitration hearing last year, which caused Burnes to come away with a bad taste in his mouth. The 29-year-old will see a $5.5 million increase in his salary […]

Christian Wood Questionable On Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Christian Wood (head) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Wood is a late addition to the injury report due to a migraine. This is not good news with the Lakers already shorthanded due to Rui Hachimura (calf) sitting out. If both players sit, Jarred Vanderbilt would […]

Pete Alonso, Mets Avoid Arbitration

First baseman Pete Alonso and the New York Mets avoided salary arbitration on Thursday by agreeing to a one-year, $20.5 million deal for the 2024 season, according to a source familiar with the deal. Alonso is fully expected to hit free agency following the conclusion of the 2024 campaign, especially after he hired agent Scott […]

Cam Reddish Expected To Play Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish (face) is expected to be available for Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. It sounds like Reddish should return to the starting five for this game. That's assuming Reddish is able to get through his pregame routine without any issues. Max Christie would likely take a hit in value […]

Juan Soto Avoids Arbitration With Yankees

Outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Yankees agreed to a one-year, $31.5 million deal on Thursday to avoid salary arbitration for the 2024 season. It's a new record deal for an arbitration-eligible player, beating two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani by $1 million from his one-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels in 2023. Soto and […]

Yankees Make Opening Offer To Blake Snell

The New York Yankees have made an opening offer to top free-agent starter Blake Snell. But little to no evidence of significant progress on Snell or two other top rotation targets in Jordan Montgomery and Chicago White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease, the Yankees are starting to look more seriously at right-hander Marcus Stroman. The Yankees […]

Rui Hachimura Won't Play On Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. This marks the fifth game in a row that Hachimura has missed due to a left calf strain. His absence will mean that Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood will absorb extra playing time. It sounds like Hachimura […]

NFL DFS Rankings for DraftKings, FanDuel - Wild Card Weekend Picks for Cash and GPP Contests

Six games, three days, and a plethora of slates…welcome to Wild Card Weekend 2024. This week’s article is going to focus on the six-game slate, but you can take the ideas expressed here and apply them to the smaller slates. As you reduce the number of games on a slate, your pool of players relative […]

Drew Eubanks Ruled Out On Thursday

Phoenix Suns forward Drew Eubanks (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Eubanks was questionable coming into this game, but will ultimately sit out due to an illness. The playing time will be split up between Jusuf Nurkic, Chimezie Metu and Udoka Azubuike. Between the three, Nurkic is […]

Najee Harris Upgrades To Full Practice Thursday

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (knee) was upgraded to a full practice participant on Thursday after not practicing with the team on Wednesday. The Steelers have been holding Harris out early in the week while he manages a knee injury, but the 25-year-old will be active for Sunday's big playoff tilt in Buffalo against […]

Call of Duty DFS Lineup Picks (01/12/24) - DraftKings Daily Fantasy COD Advice

Hello there eSports DFS enthusiasts, and welcome back to RotoBaller's coverage of Call of Duty DFS contests for DraftKings! Welcome to the new year of COD! A couple of updates were made and maps were adjusted but lucky for us no roster changes yet. Had a couple of solid days and a few rough ones […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. To Start On Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. will move into the starting five ahead of Thursday's game against the New York Knicks. The Mavs will give Hardaway the starting nod with Luka Doncic (ankle) on the sideline for this game. This means that Jaden Hardy will come off the bench, so his fantasy value won't be […]

Kaiimi Fairbairn A Solid Option In Wild-Card Round

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn will look to continue his strong season in the wild-card round against the Cleveland Browns. Fairbairn has been almost automatic this season after finishing the regular season with 27 of 28 field-goal makes and 21 of 22 extra points. The Texans' kicker missed his first extra point of the year […]

D'Andre Swift Feeling Better This Week

Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift (illness) is apparently feeling much better this week and was a full participant in the team's first practice of the week on Thursday. Swift was questionable for the Week 18 regular season finale against the New York Giants last Sunday and was eventually held out as a precaution. The […]

Texans Defense Could Be A Sneaky Option In Wild-Card Round

The Houston Texans defense will face off against quarterback Joe Flacco and the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the playoffs. Houston's defense has been playing extremely well as of late, which included holding the Colts' offense to just 17 points last week. This unit has also totaled at least three sacks in six […]

Dalton Schultz Has Tough Matchup In Wild-Card Round

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz has a tough matchup in the first round against the Cleveland Browns. The Browns are allowing the third-fewest fantasy points to tight ends this season. Despite Schultz catching eight passes for 61 yards back when these teams played in Week 16, that was with Case Keenum under center. There […]

Tyler Higbee Limited Again Thursday

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (shoulder) was limited in the team's practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Higbee dislocated his left shoulder in Week 17 and didn't play in the Week 18 regular season finale against the San Francisco 49ers. The 31-year-old is giving himself a shot to be […]

Nico Collins Looks To Build Off Career Year In Wild-Card Round

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins will enter the playoffs against the Cleveland Browns following a career-high 195 receiving yards in the team's season finale win. Last week, Collins was unstoppable through the air, catching nine passes for 195 yards and one touchdown. The matchup against this Browns' secondary -- who have allowed the fourth-fewest […]