Blake Griffin Available For Game 3

Brooklyn Nets forward Blake Griffin (ankle) is available for Game 3 against the Boston Celtics. The All-Star forward hasn't played this postseason and isn't expected to do much on Saturday. In fact, Griffin has played a total of six minutes over the last 11 games. It's unlikely that head coach Steve Nash decides to change […]

Luka Doncic Will Play In Game 4

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (calf) will be available for Saturday's Game 4 matchup against the Utah Jazz. The All-Star guard was expected to play here after missing the first three games of this series. Luckily, Jalen Brunson has picked up the slack and helped the Mavs take a 2-1 series lead. It's uncertain if […]

Kyle Lowry Considered Day-To-Day

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (hamstring) didn't practice on Saturday. The veteran injured his left hamstring late in the third quarter of Friday's postseason loss to Atlanta. Head coach Erik Spoelstra considers Lowry day-to-day, although he will receive round-the-clock treatment leading up to Game 4 on Sunday. Nonetheless, if the former Raptor can't go, Gabe […]

Fred VanVleet Heads Back To The Locker Room In Game 4

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet exited Saturday's postseason matchup against the 76ers. VanVleet, who has been bothered by a knee injury, was observed limping and in obvious pain before tearing his jersey in frustration. He's back in the locker room, and it wouldn't be a surprise if he doesn't return to Game 4. As a […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects with James Anderson - Benched with Bubba EP 465

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by surprise guest James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) of RotoWire. In this episode, Bubba and James will discuss some recent fantasy baseball news, then go deep on all the prospects that have already made their debuts in 2022 and more to come, and then wrap things up with some listener questions. Be sure […]

Scottie Barnes Wins Rookie Of The Year Award

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes has been named the 2021-22 NBA Rookie of the Year, finishing ahead of Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley, who was also a favorite to take home the award. Barnes, a fifth-overall pick, averaged 15.3 points, 7.5 boards, and just over a steal during his inaugural season. His shooting numbers weren't […]

Luka Doncic Upgraded Ahead Of Game 4

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (calf) is considered probable ahead of the Game 4 playoff outing against the Jazz. The 23-year-old hasn't been available this postseason because of a left calf strain, although it remains possible he won't receive his usual workload. As a result, Jalen Brunson, who has averaged 32 points during the series […]

Josh Bell Exits Saturday's Game Early

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell (knee) was removed in the third inning of Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Lucius Fox entered the game to cover third base while Maikel Franco shifted over to take first base. No official reason has been given yet for why Bell was removed from the game. However, […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/23/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We're treated with five games on the main slate tonight and as seems to be the case on weekends, we're forced to choose from a relatively weak pool of pitchers. Yu Darvish, Noah Syndergaard, Ian Anderson, and Matt Brash make up the top of the salary tier on both sites, while the rest of the […]

Free NBA Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/23/22)

Friday night's game featured two games that came down to the wire and one big ole' Bucks blowout. The Miami Heat choked away game three in the fourth quarter, costing me a chance at going 3-0 on sides last night and busting up my parlays. Jimmy Butler took some ill-advised shots on the final two […]

Josh VanMeter Scratched With Illness On Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh VanMeter (illness) is a late scratch from the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. The 27-year-old came down with an illness. Cole Tucker will now be covering the keystone in his place. VanMeter has been in and out of the lineup so far this year. He's appeared […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/23/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Four matchups on tap in the Association today, kicking off with a Sixers-Raptors contest that figures to be a relative snoozer compared to the rest of the slate. The Mavericks-Jazz affair is also not profiling as an appealing game to target for daily fantasy, but Luka Doncic is looking to make his return and we […]

Jose Altuve Takes Ground Balls On Saturday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring) took ground balls at Minute Maid Park on Saturday. Afterwards, Altuve said that his left hamstring felt good, but that he didn't yet have a timetable to return. He has yet to swing a bat since the hamstring injury first flared up. Altuve was placed on the injured […]

Fantasy Football Players with Red Flags to Avoid in 2022

When it comes down to facing a fantasy draft, two numbers are often the most sought after by fantasy GMs: current ADP and overall rank from the prior season. No matter how experienced fantasy players are, those two numbers are thought of as the ultimate all-encompassing representations of every football player's value. Knowing what he […]

Matt Manning Throws Bullpen Session On Saturday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning (shoulder) threw a bullpen session at Comerica Park ahead of the team's doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. This was his first bullpen session since landing on the injured list on Wednesday with right shoulder inflammation. The 24-year-old made two starts prior to landing on the injured list. […]

Miguel Cabrera Joins 3,000 Hit Club

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera became a member of the 3,000 hit club on Saturday. In his first at-bat against Colorado Rockies starter Antonio Senzatela, he hit a ground ball into right field and trotted to an easy single. Celebration ensued at Detroit's Comerica Park and play was on pause for several minutes. The […]

Luis Robert Unlikely To Play This Weekend

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (groin) suffered a groin injury during this past Thursday's game while running out a ground ball. He wound up sitting out Friday's game and he isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game either. White Sox manager Tony La Russa gave an update on Robert's status on Friday. He said […]

Gary Sanchez Remains Out On Saturday

Minnesota Twins catcher Gary Sanchez (abdomen) is out of the starting lineup once again on Saturday for Game 2 of the team's series against the Chicago White Sox. This will be his second consecutive missed game due to abdominal tightness. Reese McGuire is making his second straight start at catcher for the game. There's no […]

Andres Munoz Claims His First Save On Friday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz closed out the team's 4-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday to earn his first save of the year. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and one walk while also inducing a strikeout. It's hard to feel confident about how the bullpen is aligned […]

George Springer Back In The Starting Lineup On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (forearm) is set to return to the field for Saturday's game against his former team, the Houston Astros. He will be batting leadoff and slotting in as the team's designated hitter for the day. Springer suffered a forearm injury on Wednesday after he was hit by a pitch. He […]

Tyler Naquin Activated From COVID Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder Tyler Naquin from the COVID-19 related injured list on Saturday. The team optioned fellow outfielder TJ Friedl to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Additionally, pitcher Daniel Duarte (elbow) was transferred from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Naquin was out for the team's last four games. He'll […]

John Means Set To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (elbow) announced on Saturday that he will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. Means made the announcement on his Twitter account, stating that multiple MRIs confirmed that Tommy John surgery would be required. The 28-year-old was only able to make two starts this year before suffering the left elbow injury […]

Cal Quantrill Activated, Set To Start On Saturday

The Cleveland Guardians have activated starting pitcher Cal Quantrill from the COVID-19 related injured list. He is set to start Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. The 27-year-old has made two starts so far this year and the results have been somewhat mixed. He's pitched a total of 9.2 innings while allowing six hits, […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/23/22)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! We had ourselves another 1-1 day yesterday in the article, finishing 3-3 total including my Twitter plays. Make sure you're following my Twitter, as I can't guarantee that I'll always be able to get the added plays written here in the article. The entire RotoBaller team has been working around the clock […]

Charlie Blackmon Sitting In Game 1 Of Saturday's Doubleheader

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. Left-hander Tarik Skubal will be on the mound for the Tigers. The left-handed Blackmon hasn't had a history of bad splits against lefties, but this year, he's slashing just .143/.200/.143 against southpaws while he's […]

Lane Thomas Leading Off In Saturday's Game

Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas will hit leadoff for the first time this year in Saturday's game against left-hander Alex Wood and the San Francisco Giants. Cesar Hernandez led off each of the team's first 16 games this year, but he is slotting in as the team's No. 6 hitter on Saturday. Thomas hasn't gotten […]

Byron Buxton Back In Center Field For Saturday's Game

As expected, Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Buxton missed nearly a week due to a knee injury, then returned to the field this past Thursday. He wound up sitting out on Friday, but that was a planned day off for the […]

Gleyber Torres Sitting Against Guardians On Saturday

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Cal Quantrill and the Cleveland Guardians. DJ LeMahieu will be covering the keystone in the contest. Torres went just 1-for-4 in Game 1 of the series on Friday. However, he made some good contact during the game. His […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes To Sit Versus Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (rest) won't be in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. It's unclear whether this is a routine rest day or from Hayes crashing into the wall on Friday. Regardless, Michael Chavis will cover third base and bat third versus righty Kyle Hendricks on Saturday. Hopefully, […]

Didi Gregorius Remains Sidelined

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius (hand) to remain sidelined during Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. This marks the third game in a row that Gregorius has missed after getting hit on the hand on Tuesday. Luckily, the X-rays came back negative, so hopefully Gregorius can avoid a trip to the injured list. The 32-year-old […]