Jarrett Allen Has Double-Double, Six Steals In Blowout Win

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen was highly efficient against the Miami Heat on Monday, finishing a 138-83 win with 14 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, and six steals. He went 5-for-5 from the field and made all four of his free throws, achieving a game-high plus-42 over 25 minutes of play. Cleveland made quick work […]

Andre Pallante Turns In Quality Start Despite Defeat

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante turned in a decent outing in Cincinnati, but he didn't get enough run support to avoid taking the loss in his team's 3-1 divisional defeat. Pallante worked six innings and gave up three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four. He allowed a home […]

Brandon Boston Jr. Recovering From Ankle Surgery

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Brandon Boston Jr. underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle last week, as announced by the team. His recovery timetable is approximately 3-4 months. With many Pelicans struggling to remain healthy, Boston Jr. earned an expanded role this season and demonstrated good upside. He averaged 10.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 […]

Preferred Lines Golf Betting Podcast - 2025 CJ Cup Byron Nelson Picks and Preview

Joe Idone (@TourPicks) digs into the 2025 golf season with a brand-new episode of Preferred Lines! Joe dives into the top betting picks on the board for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson this week in Texas. Be sure to subscribe to the Preferred Lines YouTube Channel, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to […]

Kelly Olynyk Undergoes Heel Procedure

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Kelly Olynyk has undergone a minimally invasive surgery on his left heel and ultrasound-guided tendon debridement, the team announced. He had the procedure performed on Friday and is expected to be out for around 3-4 months. Olynyk should be ready for the start of the 2025-26 campaign, but the surgery will […]

Edouard Julien Homers In Twins Triumph

Minnesota Twins second baseman Edouard Julien isn't known for his power, but he hit a leadoff home run to set the tone for the Twins in their 11-1 romp over the Guardians in Cleveland on Monday night. He finished the game just 1-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored, but his one hit was […]

Gavin Lux Collects Three Hits In Reds Win

Cincinnati Reds second baseman/outfielder Gavin Lux went 3-for-4 on Monday night against the Cardinals with a pair of doubles, an RBI, and a run scored. Lux raised his batting average for the season to an impressive .352, and his hot start is backed up by a 44.6% hard-hit rate that would set a new career […]

Aaron Nesmith Probable For Tuesday's Action

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (back) is listed as probable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 25-year-old is carrying a lower back bruise, but this is not expected to keep him off the floor. Nesmith has had a highly successful series, averaging 13.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.0 steals. He has scored […]

Kirby Yates Earns A Victory Out Of The Bullpen

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kirby Yates allowed an unearned run in the 10th inning but still secured the win on Monday as the Dodgers walked off winners over the visiting Marlins. With the score tied 5-5, Yates came on to pitch the 10th inning and allowed the runner placed on second base to start […]

Nathan MacKinnon Has Two Points In Losing Effort

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon posted a goal and an assist in Monday's Game 5 against the Dallas Stars but was unable to save his squad from a 6-2 loss. Colorado found itself in a three-goal hole in the second period before goals from MacKinnon and Arturri Lehkonen brought the team back into the game. […]

Martin Necas Records Two Assists In Game 5 Loss

Colorado Avalanche forward Martin Necas collected assists on both of the team's goals during Monday's 6-2 defeat to the Dallas Stars. The Stars jumped to a 3-0 lead, and while Necas' playmaking abilities helped Colorado narrow it to a one-goal game, Jared Bednar's team was no match for the hosts on Monday night. The Avalanche […]

Mason Miller Locks Down Save No. 9

Athletics relief pitcher Mason Miller worked a scoreless ninth inning to preserve his team's 2-1 win on the road in Arlington on Monday night. He walked Marcus Semien to start the frame but then retired the next three batters he faced, including a huge strikeout of Adolis Garcia with the potential tying run in scoring […]

Mikko Rantanen Tallies Three Points In Monday's Win

Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen accumulated three points in Monday's big 6-2 victory against the Colorado Avalanche. His former teammates had held Rantanen to just one point through four games, but he returned to form on Monday night with a goal and two assists. Rantanen's first goal of the postseason, scored early in the second […]

Shohei Ohtani Walks Three Times Monday Against Miami

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani singled, stole a base, and came around to score in the first inning against the Marlins on Monday, but he didn't get much to hit for the rest of the game. He walked three times and struck out in his other at-bat to finish 1-for-2 with three walks, […]

Wyatt Johnston Leads Stars To Game 5 Victory

Dallas Stars forward Wyatt Johnston led the way as the team rocked the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 on Monday night. He notched two goals and one assist, bringing his total in the series to five points (two goals, three assists). Johnston scored one of the fastest goals in Stanley Cup Playoffs history, finding the net just […]

Sergei Bobrovsky Returns To Winning Ways

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky saved 18 of 20 shots in Monday's Game 4 against the Tampa Bay Lightning, helping the team to a 4-2 victory. Tampa Bay beat Bobrovsky twice inside 11 seconds in the second period, but the Russian netminder enjoyed a solid bounce-back performance after giving up four goals on 21 shots […]

Anton Lundell Earns Two Points Monday

Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell finished Monday's 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning with two points. He scored the first goal of the contest and provided an assist on Seth Jones' late game-winning goal. The 23-year-old became the sixth player in franchise history to record 30 postseason points. Lundell had been scoreless in the […]

Ryan Gerard Going For A Texas Trifecta Of Sorts

Ryan Gerard enjoyed consecutive top-10 finishes in Texas, which included a runner-up result at the Valero Texas Open. The young American golfer had a decent run earlier in the season as well. Overall, Gerard has made 11 cuts and only missed one (Puerto Rico Open). For those wondering, the odds stand at plus-450 currently for […]

Brandon Hagel Departs Loss Early

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel (upper body) left Monday's 4-2 loss to the Florida Panthers in the second period. In the middle of the frame, Hagel took a high hit from Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad that wasn't penalized. Hagel was back in the Lightning lineup after serving a one-game suspension for interference on Panthers […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/29/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Tonight, the Pacers, Knicks, and Celtics are all looking to finish their first-round series with a Game 5 home win, while the Nuggets and Clippers head into a crucial game tied at 2-2 in the series. These articles focus on the best plays, typically more suited for cash games. However, some exceptions […]

Joe Highsmith Hoping To Make More Putts In Texas

Joe Highsmith seems to have fallen off his form in a big way. The American golfer won the Cognizant Classic in early March. Since that weekend of 64s, Highsmith has struggled, especially in April. Three missed cuts and a near-miss at the RBC Heritage does not inspire confidence. Despite this, Highsmith does have a good […]

Updated 2025 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Post-NFL Draft - Travis Hunter, Omarion Hampton, Colston Loveland, Matthew Golden, RJ Harvey, more

The 2025 NFL Draft is officially in the rear-view mirror, which means the thick of dynasty rookie drafts is here! Below you will find the updated 2025 fantasy football rookie rankings after the NFL Draft, updated as of April 2025, and ranks the top 100 NFL rookies. Where do players like Travis Hunter, Omarion Hampton, […]

Eric Cole Expecting Big Things In Texas

Eric Cole did not appear concerned with his showing in the New Orleans area. The American golfer missed the cut at the Zurich Classic but had finished 26th or better in his previous four events. Now, the hard part is to figure out which Cole will show up at the CJ Cup. One relevant constant […]

Brian Campbell May Go Under The Radar At CJ Cup

Brian Campbell has extremely long odds but there may be a chance for the American golfer at The CJ Cup. Winning would be almost miraculous at +20000 given the field (includes Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth). Another concern is Campbell's up-and-down 2025. Yes, he has one win in Mexico. However, there have been four missed […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (April 28 - May 4)

We've got a month's worth of action to lean on as we gain confidence in this season's surroundings, which helps fuel our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 5- Monday, April 28 through Sunday, May 4. We hope you're off and running to a strong position in the early going! Bookmark us for every start/sit […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/29/25)

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon, and I'll be writing both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer. The NHL season has entered the land of Lord Stanley, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake in NHL DFS! As always, I'll give you the best tools to succeed and the […]

Owen Caissie Riding Six-Game Hitting Streak

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie is riding a six-game hitting streak at Triple-A. During this stretch, Caissie has held a .286/.400/.667 slash line with two doubles and two home runs. He has also held a 6:4 K:BB. Before this recent stretch, the No. 3-ranked prospect in the system held an underwhelming .186/.271/.326 slash line […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 5? (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players. Each week of the fantasy baseball season, we will analyze which players are in a major slump at the plate and on the mound. We'll then determine if fantasy managers should be dropping, holding, or selling these players heading into the following week.  In this article, […]

Thomas White Racking Up Strikeouts At High-A

Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Thomas White has enjoyed a strong start to the High-A regular season. Through his first 16 1/3 innings of work, the southpaw has struck out 22 batters and served up 11 free passes. White has tallied at least six punchouts in three of his four outings. However, he has also […]