Gary Sanchez Sidelined Again Thursday

Minnesota Twins catcher Gary Sanchez (abdomen) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers. Sanchez will miss his seventh straight game while dealing with abdominal tightness. The 29-year-old backstop did some work on the field before Wednesday's game, though, so hopefully he'll be able to return this weekend. Ryan Jeffers is […]

Shane Baz To Face Hitters Soon, Brendan McKay Shut Down

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz (elbow), who had arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow in the spring, is throwing bullpen sessions and could start facing hitters in live batting practice soon. Barring any setbacks, Baz could be ready when he's eligible to return from the 60-day injured list on June 6. On a more […]

2022 Dynasty Mock Draft for Fantasy Football Dynasty Leagues (Pre-NFL Draft)

As the NFL Draft hits us this week, we will give you two final mocks intended to offer an idea of true player values independent of where these rookies are drafted on Thursday. By offering this view before the Draft, you can put into context where these rookies stand amongst their NFL peers and get […]

Mike Zunino Still Out Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (biceps) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners. Zunino suffered a mild left biceps strain on Tuesday and hasn't played since, but the Rays expect him to be back soon. Rene Pinto will draw a second straight start behind the dish and will bat […]

Ryan Mountcastle Not Playing Thursday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (neck) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the New York Yankees. Mountcastle was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to neck stiffness and will get another day to rest. Trey Mancini will get the start at first base and hit third, while Cedric Mullins will serve as […]

Padres Place Wil Myers On Injured List

The San Diego Padres placed outfielder Wil Myers (thumb) on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb contusion on Thursday and selected the contract of outfielder Trayce Thompson in a corresponding move. Myers' injured list stint will be retroactive to April 27. The Padres also moved right-hander Austin Adams to the 60-day injured list. […]

Free NBA Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/28/22)

After a sub-par night of bets on Tuesday night, I needed a day off yesterday to clear my head, get some rest, and if we are being honest - focus on baseball for a bit. Round one is winding down as the Heat clinched their series on Tuesday while the Bucks and Warriors both cashed […]

Inside the Race for the Next Great NFL Quarterback - Part Two

In the first part of this series, I broke down the importance that a true franchise quarterback can make in the NFL. Now, it's time to figure out what the components are of an elite quarterback and which incoming rookies in the 2022 draft class have that potential. Keep it locked on RotoBaller for the […]

Live Chat Fantasy Baseball Q&A @ 12PM

Baseball is back...do you know who to play in your lineups? Doug Goldring (@DougGoldring) will be hosting a Live Q&A chat session on Thursday April 28th at 12:00 pm noon ET. Come join in on the fun and get your fantasy baseball questions answered, or just stick around for some MLB talk! All throughout the MLB […]

Malik Willis To Steelers In Latest Mock Draft

NFL analyst Lance Zierlein released the fourth edition of his 2022 NFL mock draft on Thursday morning. In the mock draft, he has the Pittsburgh Steelers trading up to pick No. 17 to take the first and only quarterback in the first round, Malik Willis from Liberty. The Steelers most definitely are in need for […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/28/22)

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! We had ourselves a tough 0-2 day on Sunday. Sundays are tough, but fortunately, I've been getting warmer since, and I'm looking to carry that momentum into this week. 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 […]

Dolphins Exercise Fifth-Year Option On Christian Wilkins

The Miami Dolphins are exercising the fifth-year option on defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. The former Clemson Tiger was selected 13th overall by the team in 2019. He notched career-highs in both tackles (89) and sacks (4.5) last year. According to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network, the Dolphins see Wilkins as a foundational player due to […]

Bills Could Pull Trigger On Breece Hall

On Wednesday, an ESPN Insider report from Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano speculated on what the Buffalo Bills might do with their first-round pick (25th overall). According to Fowler and Graziano, there is some belief across the league that the Bills could make something of a "luxury pick" at No. 25 due to the fact […]

NFL GMs Praise Garrett Wilson's YAC Potential

NFL analyst Jordan Schultz did some polling on Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson. He inquired three general managers, a head coach and a director of scouting. All five of them believed Wilson has superstar abilities, particularly praising his YAC potential and his ability to snag 50/50 balls. Wilson projects to be one of the […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/28/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Mark and I write NFL, MLB, and NHL on Rotoballer. I play NHL DFS almost daily, and am excited to bring you my thoughts on today's slate! This is the last week of the NHL regular season so let's make it a profitable one […]

Packers Linked To Receiver Treylon Burks

The Green Bay Packers most certainly have a big a need to fill at wide receiver and it's likely we'll see the team address that need with one of their top picks in this year's draft. According to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, the team has been linked to Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks. The Packers have […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Reinstated And Set To Make 2022 Debut

The Atlanta Braves reinstated outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday morning. The 24-year-old spent the past week on a rehab assignment at Triple-A and certainly showed that he was back up to speed. Over six games at Triple-A, he slashed .368/.520/.421. Acuna is one of the most valuable players […]

Cedric Mullins Turning A Corner With Four-Game Hit Streak

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins got off to a slow start to the 2022 season, but he's been making some strides offensively over the past week. He's currently riding a four-game hitting streak. Over the course of the four-game stretch, he's walked four time and struck out just once. He's also scored a total of […]

Nick Castellanos Reaches Base Three Times On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos helped the team capture a 7-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. He went 2-for-3 with a pair of singles, a walk, a stolen base, an RBI and a run scored in the game. The 30-year-old is currently riding a seven-game hitting streak. He's slashing .329/.392/.529 over 19 games […]

Logan Webb Sitting At 2-1 After Four Starts

San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb is off to a solid start to the 2022 season. He's posted quality starts in three of his four outings and has a 2-1 record to go along with a 2.96 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP. Webb had a breakout season in 2021 thanks to his ability to limit […]

Robbie Ray Struggling To Induce Strikeouts

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Robbie Ray's breakout 2021 campaign was fueled by his strikeout prowess. He led the majors with 248 strikeouts. His 32.1% strikeout rate ranked in the top 7% of the league and he averaged a sturdy 11.5 K/9. Through four starts so far this year, Ray has been unable replicate last year's […]

Sandy Alcantara Pitching To A 1.78 ERA Over Four Starts

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara is off to a fantastic start to the 2022 campaign. Over four starts, he's gone 2-0 with a 1.78 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP. He's earned a quality start in three of four outings. The 26-year-old has been doing a great job at minimizing hard contact. He's allowing a […]

Ryan Mountcastle Dealing With Neck Stiffness

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (neck) was a late scratch from the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees. Initially, no reason was given for the scratch, but it was later revealed that Mountcastle was dealing with neck stiffness. According to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports, Mountcastle could have been available […]

Dylan Carlson Jams His Toe On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (toe) jammed his toe during Wednesday's game against the New York Mets. The injury caused him to be removed from the game before the benches cleared. The Cardinals haven't given any updates on Carlson since the end of the game, but we'd expect to hear something soon. We also […]

Joc Pederson Set For An MRI On Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson (groin) is scheduled to get an MRI on his right groin on Thursday. The 30-year-old suffered a groin injury while running the bases during Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. After the game, Giants manager Gabe Kapler said that a trip to the injured list could be in the […]

Bullpen Report: Late-Inning Changes and Long Relievers to Stream

The only constant in life is change. Those are wise words by a Greek philosopher named Heraclitus. What not enough people realize is, that quote was said about bullpen usage and trying to figure them out for fantasy purposes. Ok, maybe it wasn’t, but it should be given all the changes that occur in major […]

Initial X-Rays On J.D. Davis's Foot Come Back Negative

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (foot) was hit by a pitch in his foot during Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. After the game, he had X-rays on his foot and the X-rays came back negative. However, Davis stated on Wednesday that he was "extremely sore." Consider him day-to-day at this point. […]

Fantasy Premier League: Staff Roundtable - Gameweek 35

Welcome to Gameweek 35, Rotoballers! This season, we are expanding our soccer coverage to include the great game of Fantasy Premier League. So, if you are a seasoned veteran, or a rookie navigating your first campaign, we will set you right as we look to acquire those weekend-making green arrows and avoid the doom and […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for April 28th, 2022

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for April 28th, 2022. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]