T.J. Oshie, Sonny Milano Won't Return Before Break

Washington Capitals forwards T.J. Oshie (lower body) and Sonny Milano (upper body) have both been ruled out for the club's final three games before the upcoming Christmas break. Oshie scored a goal and skated 18:51 of ice time in Saturday's loss to the Nashville Predators but has largely struggled this season with just two goals, […]

Ivan Miroshnichenko Could Make NHL Debut Wednesday

Washington Capitals forward Ivan Miroshnichenko could make his NHL debut on Wednesday when his club takes on the visiting New York Islanders. The 20th overall pick of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft received a strong opportunity in training camp alongside NHL superstar and fellow Russian Alex Ovechkin and skated with another Russian Evgeny Kuznetsov during […]

Chicago Bears Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Don’t let the low rostership scare you away from the Bears. No defense has shot up the rankings farther than the Bears. Chicago is our second-ranked DST for Week 16 and is in Tier 1. Over the last five games, the Bears’ DST has […]

Aaron Dell Joins Hurricanes On Free-Agent Tryout

Goaltender Aaron Dell has officially joined the Carolina Hurricanes on a free-agent tryout Tuesday. The 'Canes have had difficulties between the pipes this season, as No. 1 netminder Frederik Andersen has been sidelined since Nov. 2 due to blood clots, while veteran Antti Raanta was sent to the American Hockey League after struggling to a […]

Jack Quinn To Make Season Debut Tuesday

Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Quinn will make his season debut Tuesday night against the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets. The 22-year-old has missed the entire season to this point due to an Achilles injury he suffered during off-season training. The eighth overall pick of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft enjoyed a solid rookie season last year, […]

Is Zay Jones Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones has had fantasy value in spurts over the last two seasons, and with Christian Kirk on Injured Reserve, he's been a trending name as the fantasy football playoffs move forward. However, Jones suffered an injury in the Week 15 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. We have his latest update […]

Auston Matthews To Return Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (illness) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday night versus the visiting New York Rangers. Matthews sat out of Saturday's 7-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins with the flu that has been going through the Maple Leafs' dressing room of late. "I was throwing up all afternoon and […]

2024 NFL Draft Order: Updated First Round Position for Every Team After Week 15

While the 2024 NFL Draft is over four months away, fanbases of teams at the bottom of the standings are surely wondering which pick their franchise could end up with when the 2023 season concludes. Teams that are in dire need of a quarterback upgrade are clamoring for a top-five selection, but some teams will […]

Dontayvion Wicks (WR, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks is coming off a season-best game in Week 15. The rookie's role is contingent on others missing time, but he has demonstrated his ability to deliver when called upon. Christian Watson missed last week's game and Jayden […]

Parker Washington (WR, JAX) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington has recently carved out a role, notably in the last three weeks, following his first game with more than a 14% snap share. With injuries mounting, the rookie appears to have opportunities in the Jaguars' solid […]

Rashid Shaheed (WR, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 47% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed returned from his thigh injury in Week 15, which had sidelined him for two games. He remains a boom-or-bust option at the moment, as he isn't someone who will consistently receive a high target volume. […]

Joshua Palmer (WR, LAC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 29% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer returned from his knee injury and put up a solid fantasy output in the embarrassment in Week 15 versus the Raiders. The state of the team isn't ideal right now, but he has value down […]

Demario Douglas (WR, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 22% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas returned from his concussion in Week 15 and looked to add to his solid rookie year. While the Patriots' offense drastically lowers his ceiling, he has some value on volume alone. Since Week 7, […]

Curtis Samuel (WR, WAS) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 37% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel has hit a stride over the last few weeks, including a season-best game in Week 15. With the heavy pass volume of the Commanders' offense, Samuel has some value to end the season. Samuel's rostership […]

Noah Brown (WR, HOU) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown has stepped in nicely when his number is called on. With injuries stacking up in the Texans' wide receiver room, Brown could see consistent volume in a good passing attack. All of a sudden, the Houston Texans […]

Giants Acquire T.J. Hopkins From Reds

The San Francisco Giants acquired outfielder T.J. Hopkins from the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. The move comes after the Reds designated Hopkins for assignment last week. The 26-year-old will now head to the Giants organization, where he'll serve as minor-league outfield depth to […]

Tyler Boyd (WR, CIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 49% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd has taken a backseat to Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in 2023 and hasn't been a consistent fantasy option. Whenever Higgins or Chase is out, however, Boyd has stepped up to the occasion and been […]

Yankees Claim Jeter Downs Off Waivers From Nationals

The New York Yankees claimed infielder Jeter Downs off waivers from the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. Downs will now join the Yankees organization after the Nationals designated him for assignment last week. The 25-year-old was once considered a top-100 prospect when the Boston Red Sox landed him in the blockbuster trade that sent outfielder Mookie […]

Yuki Matsui Close To Signing With Padres

Free-agent left-handed reliever Yuki Matsui is close to signing a deal with the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, according to a source. The 28-year-old Japanese hurler became available to MLB clubs this offseason when he exercised his international free-agent rights. Matsui has been a standout closer for the Rakuten Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball for […]

Colts Suspend Isaiah McKenzie, Tony Brown For Rest Of Season

The Indianapolis Colts are suspending wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie and cornerback Tony Brown for the remainder of the 2023 season for "conduct detrimental to the team," according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. McKenzie caught just 11 passes for 82 yards in 13 games this year. Brown has appeared in 12 games, logging ten […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Expected To Sign Before New Year

Japanese free-agent right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto is expected to sign with a team before the new year and perhaps as early as this week. Yamamoto is arguably the greatest pitcher ever in Nippon Professional Baseball -- he's won three straight MVP awards and three straight Sawamura awards, Japan's equivalent of the Cy Young -- despite standing […]

Top 5 Super Bowl Contenders Approaching NFL Week 16

As the playoff hunt gets underway, several teams atop the AFC and NFC are eager to lay claim to their respective conference's number-one seed and prepare for a run to play in Super Bowl LVIII. The Niners remain the favorite after steamrolling teams over the last few weeks, while other top contenders like the Cowboys […]

The Best of Both Worlds: NBA DFS Cash, GPP, and Player Prop Targets for 12/19 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   DFS and Prop/Pick'Em Targets - December 19, 2023 Hello, RotoBallers! This article is here to provide you with a daily grasp on a few targets we can use for GPPs, Cash, and Player Props. These will be tiered so that you […]

Vitek Vanecek Looks Ready To Go Tuesday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek (illness) returned to morning skate and was in the starter's net on Tuesday. Vanecek missed Sunday's game against Anaheim with an illness after backing up Akira Schmid on Saturday, so the sickness could've been the reason for both missed games. Either way, he should be back tonight against the […]

Max Pacioretty Eyeing Post-Christmas Return

Washington Capitals forward Max Pacioretty (Achilles) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice for the first time this season. Head coach Spencer Carbery said Pacioretty is "real close" to returning and could be ready after the Christmas break. Patches is coming off his second Achilles surgery and has played just 44 games since the start […]

Bills Designating DaQuan Jones To Return From Injured Reserve

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle DaQuan Jones (pectoral) was designated to return from Injured Reserve on Tuesday, opening his 21-day practice window. Buffalo will now have to activate him from IR over the next three weeks for him to be eligible to play. Jones suffered a significant pectoral injury in Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars […]

Pavel Zacha Ready To Rock Tuesday

Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha (upper body) is set to make his return to the lineup after missing the last three games due to an upper-body injury suffered December 9. Zacha will return to a prime spot, centering Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak on the first line while assuming his role on the first powerplay […]

Charlie McAvoy Likely Returning Tuesday

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday after missing the previous four games with an upper-body injury suffered December 7. McAvoy took morning skate and head coach Jim Montgomery said he is likely in, but they are going to wait and see how he feels at game […]

Cale Makar Will Miss Another Game Tuesday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (lower body) didn't skate Tuesday morning and will be out against the Chicago Blackhawks. This will be the third game Makar has missed with what was called a "nagging" lower-body injury. Although it doesn't sound serious, the Avs have taken a cautious approach with their stud blueliner. Makar has 37 […]

Adin Hill Won't Go On Road Trip

Vegas Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill (undisclosed) isn't expected to be with the team for their upcoming four-game road trip. Hill may have re-aggravated a pre-existing lower-body injury that kept him out for seven games, but that has yet to be confirmed. The lefty is 10-2-2 with a sparkling 1.93 GAA, .933 SV%, and 12.1 […]