Bobby Portis Moves Into Starting Five

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis will slide into the starting five for Thursday's game against the Miami Heat. The Bucks will have both Portis and MarJon Beauchamp start during this game. This roster is shorthanded with Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Joe Ingles (knee) and Grayson Allen (ankle) all out. That being said, Portis is expected to […]

Kyle Rudolph Misses Practice Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Kyle Rudolph (knee) did not take part in the team's first practice of the week on Thursday. Rudolph injured his knee in the Week 18 regular season finale and could be in danger of missing wild-card weekend if he's unable to return to practice in the next two days. The […]

Jaylen Brown To Miss Thursday's Game

Boston Celtic guard Jaylen Brown (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The star guard will sit this game out after dropping 41 points on Wednesday. Head coach Joe Mazzulla mentioned that Brown could be sidelined for a week or two. That is not good news for the Celtics, but […]

Julio Jones Practicing In Full

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones (knee) was listed as a full participant in Thursday's practice. Jones did not play in the Week 18 regular season finale and has missed seven games in total with his knee injury in his first year in Tampa, but he appears to have made progress and should be […]

Bam Adebayo Officially Returns On Thursday

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (wrist) is back in the starting five for Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The big man will return to the starting unit after missing one game due to right wrist issue. The expectation is that he'll have a full workload during Thursday's game. That being said, fantasy managers should […]

Jaylen Waddle, Teddy Bridgewater Limited Again

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (ankle) and quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (finger, knee) were both limited in practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. The Dolphins fully expect Waddle to be active on Sunday in the wild-card game against the Buffalo Bills. However, with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) already ruled out and […]

Gordon Hayward Unavailable On Thursday

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The veteran forward has already been sidelined basically a week because of this issue. Head coach Steve Clifford mentioned that Hayward is getting closer to a return. In the meantime, Jalen McDaniels will continue to start in the […]

Jaylin Williams To Play On Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams (ankle) will suit up for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The rookie big man will be back in action after missing the last three games due to a sprained ankle. He'll draw a tough matchup against Joel Embiid during his first game back. That being said, Williams won't […]

Trevor Lawrence Questionable For Saturday's Game

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (toe) is considered questionable for Saturday's Wild-Card game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The 23-year-old has been dealing with a lingering toe issue for awhile now. He continues to play through the issue, so fantasy managers should expect him to play unless he suffers a setback. He has been limited […]

Christian McCaffrey Removed From Injury Report

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's Wild-Card game against the Seattle Seahawks. McCaffrey has been dealing with a lingering knee issue, but it doesn't sound like it's going to sideline him for this contest. McCaffrey played well against Seattle during their most recent […]

Tyler Huntley Resumes Throwing

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (shoulder) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice. Huntley was also limited on Wednesday, but he did resume throwing on Thursday, which is good news for the organization. Quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) didn't practice and appears doubtful for this game. It appears Huntley has a chance at playing, but the […]

P.J. Higgins Signs With Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed free-agent catcher P.J. Higgins to a minor-league deal on Thursday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Higgins comes to the desert after playing in 74 games for the Chicago Cubs in 2022, finishing with a .229/.310/.383 slash line with a .693 OPS, six home runs, 30 RBI and 23 […]

Lamar Jackson Not Expected To Play Sunday

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) remained sidelined during Thursday's practice and is not expected to play in the wild-card game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday night. The 23-year-old took to social media to say that he's still dealing with inflammation in his knee after suffering a Grade 2 sprain of his PCL on […]

Mets Remain In Contact With Trey Mancini

The New York Mets remain in contact with free-agent outfielder/designated hitter Trey Mancini, according to reports. It's worth noting that manager Buck Showalter was Mancini's manager for his first two major-league seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. In addition to Mancini, the Mets are considering Andrew McCutchen for the fourth outfielder role in 2023. Other options […]

Mike Williams Questionable Against Jaguars

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (back) did not participate in Thursday's practice and is officially questionable for the wild-card game this Saturday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Head coach Brandon Staley says there's a genuine chance that Williams plays despite not practicing this week, and Staley confirmed that Williams will travel with the squad. […]

Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty Will Have Shot To Make The Roster

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez and third baseman Brett Baty will both be given a realistic chance to make the Opening Day roster out of spring training. But with more opportunity in left field this year, Alvarez likely has the better chance to begin the 2023 season in the big leagues. When it looked […]

Bucs Want Soto-Like Trade For Bryan Reynolds

The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking for a "Juan Soto trade" for outfielder Bryan Reynolds, who has asked out of Pittsburgh this offseason, according to an interested team executive. Reynolds has three years left in his current contract, but he makes much less than Soto and isn't in an elite tier of players like Soto. The […]

Dodgers Officially Release Trevor Bauer

The Los Angeles Dodgers gave starting pitcher Trevor Bauer his unconditional release on Thursday. The Dodgers designated Bauer for assignment last Friday and could not find a trade partner by the deadline this Friday, so the 31-year-old right-hander will become a free agent. Bauer has been reinstated by the league following his lengthy suspension for […]

Patrick Kane Expected To Return On Saturday

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (lower body) will miss a third straight game on Thursday against Colorado and was placed on Injured Reserve, but he is expected to be back in action Saturday versus Seattle. Kane was moved to Injured Reserve retroactively to Jan. 3, meaning he can be activated for Saturday's contest. Chicago […]

Nick Blankenburg Activated From Injured Reserve

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Nick Blankenburg (ankle) has come off Injured Reserve and is eligible to make his comeback Thursday against Carolina. He hasn't played since Nov. 10 when he fractured his ankle in a game against Philadelphia. The 24-year-old had started the campaign in fine form, posting three points in seven games with 12 […]

Elvis Merzlikins Continues His Bout With An Illness

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins is carrying a lingering illness and won't be able to play Thursday against Carolina. He is considered day-to-day for now and will get his next chance to feature on Saturday against Detroit. Merzlikins has been having a nightmare in 2022-23, going 4-11-0 for the campaign with a 4.62 goals-against […]

Adam Erne Replaces Pius Suter On Thursday

Detroit Red Wings winger Adam Erne will jump back into the lineup Thursday versus Toronto, replacing Pius Suter. The 27-year-old grinder is returning after being a health scratch for Tuesday's contest against Winnipeg. Erne is stuck on a seven-game scoring drought, but he saw some success earlier in the campaign and has posted five goals […]

Tanner Pearson Ruled Out For The Rest Of The Season

Vancouver Canucks left wing Tanner Pearson (hand) won't return to action this season after undergoing a second hand surgery. He last played on Nov. 9 and was initially expected to miss 4-6 weeks, but his hand ended up requiring a second surgery and it will force Pearson to miss the rest of the campaign. He […]

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Could Be Scratched Thursday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson is in danger of missing his first game of the season Thursday against Tampa Bay, with head coach Bruce Boudreau hinting that he will be a healthy scratch for the contest. The Swedish blue-liner has had a nice offensive spurt lately with four points in four games, but the team […]

Auston Matthews A Game-Time Call Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against Detroit. He missed his first game of the season Wednesday against Nashville but could make a quick return to the lineup. Pierre Engvall moved up in the lineup Wednesday and John Tavares' line played a bigger part than usual. Should […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Wild Card Weekend (Thursday Updates): Lamar Jackson, Mike Williams, Christian McCaffrey, Raheem Mostert, Trevor Lawrence, Tee Higgins

While the NFL's regular season is now in the books, many fantasy football diehards are set to participate in playoff fantasy leagues and NFL DFS contests. As we head into the NFL playoffs and Wild Card Weekend, it's been a week with significant injury news and constantly changing situations. These are the latest notable injury […]

Bills vs. Dolphins Betting Picks - Free NFL Best Bets, Odds, Predictions for Wild-Card Weekend

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills, another article in our weekly series of free NFL betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NFL betting breakdown article is for Sunday, January 15th, 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Call of Duty DFS Lineup Picks (1/13/22) - 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! We are back for the Major 2 qualifiers. The first Major was quite the ride with the NY Subliners coming out on top against the Seattle Surge in the Grand Finals. We had quite a long […]

Al Horford Rested On Thursday

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (back) will be rested Thursday versus Brooklyn. The C's are completing a back-to-back, so the team's decision to keep the veteran out of the contest doesn't come as a surprise. The 36-year-old hasn't played both games of a back-to-back situation all season. Robert Williams III and Grant Williams should handle […]

Marcus Smart Ready To Return Thursday

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (knee) is on track to return from a two-game absence Thursday against Brooklyn. He has been out with a left knee contusion but has come off the injury report ahead of Thursday's action. Smart's recent performances have been all over the place, but he is having a fine campaign, averaging […]