Max Strus Uncertain For Game 1 Versus 76ers

Miami Heat guard Max Strus (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's game with the 76ers. The 26-year-old played well during the first-round playoff meeting against the Hawks, averaging 14.0 points and 1.4 steals. However, Strus is now dealing with a hamstring strain, so if he can't play, Victor Oladipo, who had 23 points during the series […]

Kyle Lowry Out For Series Opener On Monday

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (hamstring) will miss Monday's playoff meeting against Philadelphia. The veteran injured his left hamstring during Game 3 of the postseason series versus Atlanta, and he hasn't been available since. Nonetheless, with Lowry out of the lineup, Gabe Vincent should continue to take his spot in the rotation. Vincent averaged 8.4 […]

Tyler Herro Dealing With An Illness

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (illness) is questionable for the series opener versus the Philadelphia 76ers. The 22-year-old doesn't have COVID. However, he's been battling a respiratory illness, forcing him to miss Friday's practice. He did return on Saturday, so it appears as if he is moving in the right direction. Nonetheless, Herro struggled throughout […]

Jimmy Butler Questionable Against Philly

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) is questionable for Monday's postseason matchup versus Philadelphia. The veteran wasn't available for the series finale against the Atlanta Hawks, and neither was Kyle Lowry (hamstring). As a result, Victor Oladipo entered the starting lineup and finished with 23 points off 8-for-16 shooting and three steals. Lowry has already […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 4

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Frederik Andersen Out For Game 1

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (lower body) will miss Monday's playoff opener against Boston. He was sidelined by a lower-body injury on Apr. 16 and hasn't practiced since then. It was a very unfortunate end to the regular season for Andersen after he had impressed throughout the campaign. The Danish netminder put together a 35-14-3 […]

Darnell Nurse Practices On Sunday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (lower body) practiced with the team on Sunday and could be available for Game 1 against the Kings on Monday. He missed the final four games of the regular season after hurting his right leg against Colorado on Apr. 22. Nurse finished the regular season with 35 points, 196 hits […]

Tristan Jarry Won't Be Available For The Start Of The Playoffs

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (lower body) won't be game ready for the start of the playoffs. Pittsburgh's No. 1 reportedly broke a bone in his foot in the middle of last month. He's considered day-to-day and the Penguins haven't ruled out the 27-year-old for the whole first-round series against the Rangers. Jarry produced a […]

Michael Bunting Doubtful For Monday

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Michael Bunting (undisclosed) practiced on Sunday but is doubtful for Monday's Game 1 against Tampa Bay. He missed the final three regular-season games and has been nursing an unspecified injury for a week already, so Bunting should be close to returning to action. Toronto head coach Sheldon Keefe has said […]

Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 4

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Aaron Ekblad Could Be Ready For Game 1 Against Washington

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (lower body) was a full participant at Sunday's practice and could be back in the lineup in Tuesday's Game 1 against the Capitals. The talented rearguard has been on the shelf since Mar. 18 when he appeared to have injured his right leg. The team ended up winning 16 of […]

Alex Ovechkin On Track To Return For The Start Of The Playoffs

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (upper body) practiced with the team on Sunday and seems ready to return to action in Game 1 against Florida on Tuesday. He worked with Evgeny Kuznetsov and Conor Sheary on the top line and even admitted that he could've played in the final three regular-season games if they […]

Drew Lock Survives Draft Day, Seahawks Pass On Drafting QB

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock will compete with Geno Smith and Jacob Eason to be the team's starter in 2022. The Seahawks did not select a quarterback in the 2022 NFL Draft and will roll with either Lock, Smith, or Eason this season. The 25-year-old was part of the trade package that the Seahawks received […]

James White Not Cleared For Voluntary Workouts

New England Patriots running back James White (hip) likely won't be participating in voluntary offseason workouts. "I still have a little while to go after a pretty rough injury," said White. New England re-signed the veteran running back to a two-year, $5 million deal during the offseason. White sustained a hip injury last year that […]

Saints Will Make An "Aggressive Push" To Sign Tyrann Mathieu

The New Orleans Saints reportedly are expected to make an "aggressive push" to sign Pro Bowl safety Tyrann Mathieu. The Chiefs moved on from Mahieu during the offseason when the team signed Justin Reid to a three-year deal. Mathieu is a two-time first-team All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowl selection with 26 interceptions, 10 sacks, and […]

Nick Foles Released By The Bears

The Chicago Bears released quarterback Nick Foles on Saturday. The Bears decided to allow Foles to find his next team rather than continue to search for a trade partner. The 33-year-old will look to latch onto another team, but the chances of him becoming a starting quarterback elsewhere are unlikely. He threw for 2,102 yards, […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 4

We have completed another week of MLB action, making it time to make more waiver wire moves. With more and more injuries and players slumping, it is time to start making some changes to our rosters. I want to emphasize that it is still not time to panic about your core players. Do not go […]

1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 4

Welcome back to another edition of first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups. We’re rolling right along here, it’s crazy to think the baseball season is already one month old. For those who are not familiar, each week at RotoBaller, we publish a waiver wire article for each position. This article will […]

2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 4

As we roll into May its important to remember the season is still less than a month old. The standings and stat lines are still a far cry from what we'll see at the end of the season and there's still plenty of time to make up ground if your fantasy team got off to […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/1/22): NBA DFS Lineups

After only one game on Friday and zero games yesterday, we get NBA basketball back in our lives today! I am super excited about both of these series and they should be must-watch television. If you're watching the games, you might as well be grinding some DFS or making some bets, too, right? I've been […]

Free NBA Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/1/22)

The first round of the NBA Playoffs has come and gone and we had no surprises as the top-seeded teams all won and we didn't even see a game seven in a single series. Boston was the only team to sweep, while the Bucks, Heat, and Warriors all finished off their opponents in five games. […]

Duramax Drydene 400 DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy NASCAR Lineup Picks

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Dover this weekend for the Duramax Drydene 400. Last week at Talladega, Ross Chastain won his second race of the season, taking the lead on the final lap as the leaders crashed. Chastain is currently ninth in points. Chase Elliott leads the Cup Series standings, with Ryan Blaney in […]

NASCAR DFS Tiered Rankings: DuraMAX Drydene 400 (Premium Content)

  All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to RotoBaller's Tiered Rankings for the eleventh race of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season, the DuraMAX Drydene 400 at Dover Motor Speedway. For those that are viewing these rankings for the first time, here is how the sheet works. There […]

DFS NASCAR Advanced Stats for DraftKings, FanDuel: Duramax Drydene 400 Lineup Picks

Our new NASCAR “By the DFS Numbers” Race Previews feature a combination of statistical package highlights from Loop Data reports and the RotoBaller Cup Series Research Station. Loop Data, which are the advanced statistics that are electronically recorded by NASCAR to more accurately illustrate how drivers perform, are showcased here as very relevant indicators. Loop […]

PrizePicks NASCAR DFS Prop Picks for DuraMAX Drydene 400

Hello everyone once again!  We ride up to Dover, Delaware for the DuraMAX Drydene 400 this week and the 11th 2022 edition of NASCAR DFS on PrizePicks. Our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can […]

DuraMAX Drydene 400: NASCAR DFS Value Picks (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Described by some Nascar drivers as “The last true test” of unknowns for its next-gen car, the Nascar Cup Series heads to the Monster Mile, Dover Motor Speedway for this week’s DuraMAX Drydene 400. Dover is a One-Mile Oval known for being one […]

White Sox Hope Andrew Vaughn Can Return Monday

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said that outfielder Andrew Vaughn's hand is still a little sore, but he's been swinging a bat and could pinch hit in the series finale on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. The White Sox are hoping Vaughn can return to the lineup on Monday. The 24-year-old was […]

Noah Syndergaard Unsure When He'll Make Next Start

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (illness) said he's feeling better on Sunday and will throw a bullpen session, but he's uncertain when he'll make his next start after being scratched from his scheduled start on Friday against the Chicago White Sox due to a non-COVID-19-related illness. Patrick Sandoval is slated to pitch on […]

James Kaprielian Activated And Starting On Sunday

The Oakland Athletics activated starting pitcher James Kaprielian (shoulder) from the injured list on Sunday in order for him to make his season debut against the Cleveland Guardians. No. 5 starter Adam Oller was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. In three rehab starts in the minors for Las Vegas and Single-A […]

Wander Franco Scratched With Hamstring Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hamstring) was scratched from the starting lineup on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins with right hamstring tightness. Manuel Margot, who is serving as the designated hitter, will move up to second in the batting order on Sunday, while Taylor Walls will play shortstop and bat sixth against Twins right-hander […]