Joel Embiid Logs Dominant 35-Point, 16-Rebound Outing Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid may have scuffled from the field to the tune of 9-for-28 shooting during Sunday's win over the Magic, but that didn't impede him from another MVP-like performance: 35 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists, two made threes, and two blocks in 41 minutes of action. Embiid has now reeled off a […]

Preston Smith Inks Four-Year Extension

The Green Bay Packers agreed to a four-year extension worth $52.5 million in new money with pass-rusher Preston Smith on Monday, according to a source. He'll receive $65 million over five years in all with a chance to make $71 million. Smith will make $14 million in Year 1 of the deal. The 29-year-old was […]

West Region: March Madness Bracket Predictions and Picks

March Madness is officially here, so let's fill out some winning brackets! RotoBaller will be bringing you a full breakdown on each tournament region, including some potential sleepers and busts. Today we'll be taking a look at the West Region and my bracket picks. I'm here to tell you some teams that I believe in to […]

Kevin Durant Erupts For Season-High 53 Points In Win

Brooklyn Nets power forward Kevin Durant has shown virtually no rust in his return to action, delivering one of the premier offensive games of his career during Sunday's victory over the Knicks. Durant finished with a season-high 53 points on 19-for-37 shooting, marking his highest regular-season scoring total since Jan. 17, 2014, while he was […]

Davante Adams Won't Play On Franchise Tag

Green Bay Packers star wide receiver Davante Adams has informed the team that he won't play on the franchise tag, and the two sides remain far apart on a long-term deal, according to sources. Adams received the tag last week, but this will be an interesting situation to watch as free agency opens this week. […]

Trae Young Drops 47 Points During Win Sunday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young was sizzling offensively during Sunday's victory over the Pacers, compiling 47 points on a tremendously efficient 13-for-20 shooting performance. Young accumulated 33 points and six made threes by halftime, also finishing the outing a perfect 14-for-14 from the free-throw stripe. The performance marks Young's seventh effort exceeding the 40-point […]

Filip Forsberg Continues Multi-Point Streak

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg took care of two goals and provided an assist in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Wild, extending his multi-point streak to three games. The Swedish winger has also scored in three straight games and now boasts the franchise record for the fewest games needed to hit 30 goals for […]

East Region: March Madness Bracket Predictions and Picks

March Madness is officially here, so let's fill out some winning brackets! RotoBaller will be bringing you a full breakdown on each tournament region, including some potential sleepers and busts. Today we'll be taking a look at the East Region and my bracket picks. I'm here to tell you some teams that I believe in to […]

Kyle Palmieri Stays Hot With Two Goals

New York Islanders winger Kyle Palmieri provided two goals in Sunday's 4-3 victory over Anaheim. Zach Parise got the scoring started and Anders Lee was on target again as well, scoring in a fourth consecutive game. New York has finally gotten its offense to click and it's helped Palmieri to collect eight points across his […]

Matthew Boldy Continues To Impress For Minnesota

Minnesota Wild winger Matthew Boldy scored his 10th goal of the season in Sunday's 6-2 loss to Nashville, boosting his tally for the campaign to 24 points. The 20-year-old has logged 14 points in his last 15 games and ranks second among rookies in goals (12) and points (24) since making his NHL debut on […]

Roman Josi Has Another Four-Point Outing

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi recorded his second four-point outing in five games on Sunday, scoring two goals and tallying two assists in a 6-2 win over Minnesota. He reached 66 points for the campaign and is now the highest-scoring defenseman in the league. The Predators captain does it all for his team and has […]

Andrew Copp Exits Sunday's Win Early With Injury

Winnipeg Jets forward Andrew Copp wasn't able to complete Sunday's 4-3 overtime victory against St. Louis, leaving the game in the third period after taking a hit to the head from Oskar Sundqvist. Copp was playing in his seventh game after returning from a concussion and he's had four concussions in total in his career, […]

Oliver Bjorkstrand Produces Four Points In Sunday's Win

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Oliver Bjorkstrand recorded his second four-point performance of the season in Sunday's 6-4 win over Vegas, notching a goal and three assists. All of his assists came on goals by Cole Sillinger, who made himself the second-youngest player in franchise history to score a hat trick. Max Domi had a pair […]

Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers for Week 20: Jaxson Hayes, Lonnie Walker IV, Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt, Herbert Jones

Your league SHOULD be starting fantasy playoffs now or next week. Otherwise, you'll be running into "silly season" as you get into the championship match which is just not ideal at all. We're cracking down and trying to bring you the BEST streamers in every category here so you can win your matchups. Use your […]

Spin Rate: Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball

Spin rate has become one of the most recognizable Statcast metrics, with supporters of a given pitcher highlighting his spin rates to make their case. It has also become controversial as of late due to allegations of pitchers using foreign substances to increase their spin. Unfortunately, the baseball world has done a lousy job conveying […]

2022 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings - Prospects #1-25 (Part 2)

Welcome back RotoBallers. Today is an exciting day for MLB and fantasy baseball fans everywhere, as we finally got some good news about the labor discussions. Spring training will start immediately, and there will be a full 162-game season. Baseball is back! Below you will find our top 2022 redraft fantasy baseball prospects, and projected […]

Second Base: Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Sleepers

Anthony Aniano's 2022 fantasy baseball second base rankings and 2B draft sleepers who can be sneaky later-round picks. He breaks down and compares the ADPs of four different MLB players at the second base position. Fantasy baseball players should consider drafting these players in the middle and later rounds of their drafts this MLB Season. […]

Fantasy Basketball Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 21: Naz Reid, Max Strus, Serge Ibaka, Bones Hyland, Jordan McLaughlin

The deeper a fantasy basketball league, the harder it is to hit a winner with your last few picks. It is also harder to find decent help from the waiver wire if your late-round picks don't do you justice. If you picked up a few stinkers, don't lose hope just yet. I will try to […]

Mid-Round Outfielders - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Targets

Welcome officially to the 2022 fantasy baseball season! Now that an MLB deal is in place, a lot more fantasy drafts will be taking place -- and we're here as always to guide you through it. Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone is looking to draft players with upside that can provide […]

Top 10 Free Agent Running Back Rankings

What a wonderful time for sports! Russell Wilson is a Bronco, Khalil Mack is a Charger, and baseball is back! It's been quite the action-packed week to say the least. The best part? It's only going to get more chaotic. Starting on March 14th, NFL teams can begin negotiating with players, looking to boost their roster […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for March 14th, 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 March 14th, 2022. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for March 14th, 2022

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily NBA injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy basketball (DFS) lineups, every day of the NBA season. Below is our updated list of injured NBA players for March 14th, 2022. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

2022 Fantasy Baseball Hot Stove with Matt Williams - Benched with Bubba EP 448

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Matt Williams (@MattWi77iams) of NBC Sports Edge and the Turn Two Podcast. In this episode, Bubba and Matt will go over all of the MLB Hot Stove action from Friday and Saturday and give all of their fantasy baseball thoughts. Be sure to subscribe to the Benched With Bubba Podcast, part […]

Darcy Kuemper Posts Shutout Against Flames

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper was perfect in the crease in Sunday's 3-0 shutout victory against the Flames. Kuemper posted his fourth shutout of the season and it comes at a great time as the Avalanche had dropped four of their previous five games. Kuemper received support on the offensive end from star center Nathan […]

Nathan MacKinnon Scores Two Goals In Victory

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon scored twice in Sunday's 3-0 shutout victory against the Flames. MacKinnon led the way on the offensive end as he was credited with the game-winning goal to go along with another goal early in the third period. MacKinnon is one of the best centers across all fantasy formats, as the […]

Cole Sillinger's Hat Trick Leads Blue Jackets To Win

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger recorded his first career hat trick in Sunday's 6-4 victory against the Golden Knights. Sillinger led the way offensively in the high-scoring contest with a pair of goals less than two minutes apart in the second period to complete the hat trick. The 18-year-old is the youngest player in […]

Tristan Jarry Picks Up Win Against Hurricanes

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry allowed two goals and made 41 saves in Sunday's 4-2 victory against the Hurricanes. Jarry was perfect through two periods prior to allowing a pair of goals in the third frame, but the Penguins never trailed in the contest and their goaltender was a big reason why as he stopped […]

Rockies Searching For Middle-Of-The-Order Bat

The Colorado Rockies continue to search for a middle-of-the-order bat in free agency with spring training quickly approaching. Third baseman Kris Bryant and outfielders Kyle Schwarber and Michael Conforto are among the team's potential targets on the open market, according to sources. The Rockies could especially use a power bat for the middle of their […]

Red Sox Sign Jake Diekman

The Boston Red Sox will sign free-agent left-hander Jake Diekman, pending a physical, according to a source. It's believed to be a multi-year deal, but the exact details of the contract are unknown. The southpaw reliever had a 3.86 ERA, .211 batting average against and a 1.34 WHIP in 67 relief outings (60 2/3 innings) […]

Nationals Sign Aaron Sanchez To Minor-League Deal

The Washington Nationals signed free-agent pitcher Aaron Sanchez to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training on Sunday. If the right-hander makes the big leagues, he could earn up to $4 million in performance bonuses. The 29-year-old was solid for the Giants in 2021, posting a 3.06 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and a 26:15 […]