Will Barton To Play Against The Lakers

Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (knee) is in the lineup against the Lakers. Barton spent a few hours on the injury report on Sunday because of right knee soreness, casting doubt on his availability. However, he's seemingly good to go, although the ailment could limit him to some degree. While the 31-year-old should remain in […]

Anthony Davis Will Suit Up Versus Nuggets

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (foot) will play versus Denver. The veteran missed over a month of action while tending to a right foot sprain. However, he returned on Friday against his former team, the New Orleans Pelicans, to finish with 23 points, 12 boards, and six assists throughout 36 minutes. LeBron James (ankle) […]

LeBron James Out Versus Denver

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) won't play on Sunday versus the visiting Nuggets. After the veteran missed his previous two games because of a sprained left ankle, he did suit up against the Pelicans on Friday evening and finishing with an impressive 38 points across 39 minutes. However, the ailment is still giving […]

Greg Allen Suffers Hamstring Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Greg Allen (hamstring) was removed early from Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Tampa Bay Rays. He was experiencing left hamstring discomfort. The injury occurred after he scored on a sacrifice fly in the second inning of the game. According to Pirates beat writer Jason Mackey, Allen is being examined by the […]

Frankie Montas To Start Opening Day For A's

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas will be the team's starter on Opening Day, according to manager Mark Kotsay. The skipper also added that he expects Montas to still be on the team's roster by the time the team takes the field for its first game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. That certainly seems […]

Evan Mobley Remains Out On Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley (ankle) won't play on Sunday versus Philadelphia, marking his fourth consecutive absence. Jarrett Allen (finger) remains out as well, although there's hope both men will be back before the end of the regular season. In the meantime, Moses Brown will likely continue to get some extra run, with the 22-year-old […]

Austin Meadows Exits With Quad Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows (quad) was removed early in the team's Grapefruit League game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday due to quad tightness. According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Meadows was taken straight into the team's clubhouse alongside head athletic trainer Joe Benge after his removal. Meadows is currently […]

Later-Round First Basemen - 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 late rounds of drafts, everyone is looking to draft players with upside that can provide […]

Michael Pineda Throws Two Innings On Saturday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Pineda threw two innings and over 30 pitches in a practice session on Saturday, according to Evan Woodbery of MLive. In regards to the pitching session, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch stated, "He's right on track with what a first outing in spring training would be." Pineda had visa complications, which […]

Hunter Renfroe Back In The Lineup Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Hunter Renfroe (back) is back in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. He's slotting in as the team's designated hitter. Renfroe was scratched from Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners as he was dealing with lower back tightness, but it seems as if the injury was nothing […]

Willy Adames Back In Action On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (undisclosed) was removed early from Friday's Cactus League game against the Chicago Cubs. The team didn't give a reason for his removal, but it was believed that it was just precautionary. That belief seems to be validated by the fact that Adames is back in the lineup for Sunday's game […]

Toyota Owners 400 DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy NASCAR Lineup Picks

The NASCAR Cup Series visits Richmond this week for the first short track race with the new generation of race car. What kind of action will the race produce? Last week at COTA, Ross Chastain earned the first win of his career, making him the third first-time winner already this season, joining Austin Cindric and […]

Mitch Haniger Avoids Arbitration With $7.75 Million Deal

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger has agreed to a one-year, $7.75 million deal that will allow him and the club to avoid arbitration. The 31-year-old will have a lot to play for this year as he'll be an unrestricted free agent after the 2022 season. Last year, over 157 games, he slashed .253/.318/.486 with 39 […]

Daulton Varsho With Three Home Runs This Spring

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher/outfielder Daulton Varsho has hit three home runs so far this spring, giving us a glimpse of the power potential he has. He's played in 10 games and he's slashing .200/.273/.533. The 25-year-old is slated to be the team's primary center fielder this year while also getting some starts behind the place. That […]

NASCAR DFS Tiered Rankings: Toyota Owners 400 (Premium Content)

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

Josh Bell Slashing .125/.192/.292 This Spring

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell has been cold at the plate so far this spring. Over nine games and 26 plate appearances, he's slashed .125/.192/.292 with one home run, one double and five RBI. A notoriously streaky hitter, Bell shouldn't be scrutinized very much for a cold spring stretch. His 2021 season was completely […]

JT Brubaker To Start Opening Day For Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker has been named the team's starter for Opening Day against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 28-year-old got off to a fantastic start to the 2021 season. Over five starts in April, he pitched 27 1/3 innings and posted a 2.63 ERA while striking out 30 batters and walking just […]

Giovanny Gallegos Could Lead Closer Committee

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Giovanny Gallegos is the current favorite for save opportunities in St. Louis. However, it seems likely that the bullpen management for the team will be fluid. Genesis Cabrera, Jordan Hicks and Ryan Helsley all have experience closing games and all could be in the mix for saves along with Gallegos […]

Jared Walsh Enjoying A Productive Spring

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh is having a solid spring, hitting .333 with one homer, four runs, and five RBI over 24 at-bats. Walsh had a breakout season in 2021, finishing with a .277 average, 29 homers, 70 runs, and 98 RBI over 144 games played. Walsh is much more productive against right-handed […]

DK Metcalf Available In A Trade?

The Seattle Seahawks might be willing to move star wide receiver DK Metcalf at "the right price" despite the team saying that he's not available, according to league executives. On the flip side, Seattle has made it clear publicly that they'd like to re-sign him as he enters the final year of his rookie deal […]

Jonathan India Showing Power Bat This Spring

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India has been slugging away so far this spring. Over 10 games and 35 plate appearances, he's slugging .536 with three solo home runs. The 25-year-old was a surprise in the power department during his rookie campaign last year. Across his minor league career, power was never his strong suit. […]

Corey Seager Says Skipper Was Pivotal In Signing

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager recently stated that a big incentive to sign with his new team this offseason was the team's manager, Chris Woodward. Speaking on MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM, Seager said, "Woody was a huge part of my decision. Knowing how he is, knowing how he approaches the game, knowing how […]

Mike Clevinger To Begin The Year On Injured List

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (elbow) is set to begin the season on the injured list, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale. The 31-year-old is working his way back from Tommy John surgery. He missed the entirety of the 2021 season after having the surgery in the fall of 2020. This recent news […]

Franmil Reyes Swinging A Hot Bat In Cactus League Action

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Franmil Reyes is off to a hot start in Cactus League action this spring. Reyes is hitting .375 with one homer, four runs, six RBI, and a steal over 24 at-bats. The 26-year-old is coming off an injury-shortened season thanks to an oblique strain that saw him hit 30 homers in just […]

Max Scherzer To Throw Bullpen Session Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (hamstring) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. According to Mets manager Buck Showalter, the session will go a long way in informing the team on Scherzer's availability for the start of the season. The veteran felt right hamstring tightness late last week and he wound […]

Trevor Rogers Spent The Offseason Refining His Pitches

Miami Marlins left-hander Trevor Rogers enjoyed a breakout season in 2021, posting a 2.64 ERA and 157 strikeouts in 133 innings of work. Rogers could be even better in 2022. He recently told reporters that he spent the offseason adding to his pitching arsenal and refining his current pitches. "Keep evolving, never get complacent," said […]

DJ Stewart Expected To Return To Lineup Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder DJ Stewart (hand) has been out of the lineup since March 23 due to a bruised left hand. However, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports, Stewart's hand has healed and he is expected to be part of the team's lineup for Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Stewart figures to be […]

Trevor Rosenthal Drawing A Lot Of Interest

Free-agent relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal is drawing a lot of interest from teams, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman. Last year, the 31-year-old underwent thoracic outlet surgery and was forced to miss the entirety of the 2021 season. However, he was effective the last time we saw him in the majors. In 2020 while pitching […]

Austin Hays Away From Team For Birth Of Son

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays has been out of the team's lineup since Thursday as he's been with his wife, Samantha. The couple welcomed a son named Hayden on Friday. According to Orioles manager Brandon Hyde, Hays should be back in the lineup for Sunday's game. Hays has appeared in eight games so far this […]