Panthers Have First-Round Grades On Three QBs

The Carolina Panthers are looking for an upgrade under center over current starting quarterback Sam Darnold. The 2022 draft is believed to be one of the weaker classes of QBs in recent years. The Panthers view Malik Willis, Kenny Pickett and Matt Corral as the top quarterbacks of the class and have first-round draft grades […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Signs with Kansas City Chiefs: Fantasy Football Impact

Heading into the offseason, the Kansas City Chiefs have been a bit strapped for cash with Patrick Mahomes’ mega-deal taking up a large portion of their payroll. In an attempt to create wiggle room, Kansas City managed to restructure the contracts of Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, and Frank Clark. Thanks to those restructured contracts, […]

Commanders Eyeing Sam Howell

The Washington Commanders had a big turnout at North Carolina's Pro Day to watch quarterback Sam Howell. The New Orleans Saints are also among the team's in attendance on Monday. The Commanders pulled off a big trade to acquire quarterback Carson Wentz from the Indianapolis Colts this offseason, but he's probably not the long-term answer […]

Quarterback Breakouts for 2022 Fantasy Football

One of the quickest ways to find yourself in the fantasy football championship of your league is by hitting on the coveted breakout player. Those mid-round picks who explode and become top-tier options can absolutely send a roster into overdrive. Once fantasy managers get into the mid-to-late rounds of their drafts, chasing upside should become […]

Derrius Guice Trying To Make A Return

Former Washington Commanders running back Derrius Guice is hoping to relaunch his career and auditioned for NFL scouts on Monday at the HUB Football Camp in California. Knee injuries and legal issues derailed the 24-year-old's NFL career after he was a second-round pick in 2018, but he looks to be in outstanding shape and displayed […]

Albert Okwuegbunam To Serve In Hybrid Role

Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam will be more of a "move tight end" and a hybrid receiver/tight end this year, according to head coach Nathaniel Hackett. Hackett said he's "excited to get the ball in his hands." The 23-year-old had a career-high 33 catches for 330 yards and two touchdowns on 40 targets in […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/28/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

As the NBA begins the penultimate week of its regular season in earnest Monday night, we have a robust nine-game slate on tap that's once again replete with postseason implications. Crunch time the likes of which many contending teams are in the midst of right now typically demand high workloads from star players, which naturally […]

J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards Likely To Begin Camp On PUP List

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that running backs J.K. Dobbins (knee) and Gus Edwards (knee) are making progress but will likely start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. The Ravens will play it safe with both players after they missed the entire 2021 season with torn ACLs. Baltimore didn't have […]

Michael Gallup Will Be Question Mark For Week 1

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (knee) will be a question mark for Week 1 of the 2022 season after having surgery to fix a torn ACL. "Optimistically, I expect him to give us a question mark around the first game. And I see a conversation that says conservatively, you would like to have a […]

Pierre Camus' Bold Predictions for 2022 Fantasy Baseball

Normally, I would begin this annual column by saying how grateful I am for the opportunity to be able to take up space on a major website like RotoBaller with my predictions for the upcoming season and follow with the number of years running I've done this. Truth is, I don't remember. Not that it's […]

Justin Upton Playing First Base

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton is starting at first base and hitting fourth in Monday's Cactus League game against the Oakland Athletics. It's the first time that Upton will play first base in a major league game, although he's been working at the position this spring. If the Angels actually decide to use the […]

Manny Machado Back In The Lineup Monday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (back) is in the starting lineup for Monday's Cactus League game against the Chicago White Sox and is hitting second. Machado took two days off while battling back tightness, but he's fine now and will return to spring action. So far in the Cactus League, the 29-year-old is […]

Nick Ahmed Battling Shoulder Discomfort

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (shoulder) is dealing with discomfort in his right shoulder, the same shoulder that caused him to miss the final two weeks of last season. He has had a platelet-rich plasma injection and a cortisone shot and will have an MRI exam to see where things stand. Ahmed may need to […]

C.J. Cron Clears Concussion Protocol

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (head) cleared the league's concussion protocol after leaving the Cactus League game on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to manager Bud Black. Cron was hit in the head by a pitch, but it luckily hit his shoulder before hitting his helmet. The 32-year-old slugger will likely be back […]

Adam Wainwright Will Start On Opening Day

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright will start on Opening Day on April 7 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 40-year-old right-hander will get the nod with Jack Flaherty set to open the year on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation. Wainwright has been very solid for the Cardinals the last two seasons and […]

Later-Round Fantasy Baseball Hitter Targets: Home Runs

Today, we will be highlighting some hitters that can help your team in the home runs category without costing you tons of your draft capital. We have gone through several categories already, so check out those posts if you've missed them. These analyses are vital to having a successful fantasy baseball draft in rotisserie-style leagues. […]

NBA Waiver Wire Streamers for Fantasy Basketball Week 23 (Mar 28 - Apr 3)

We're in the endgame now! No player is off-limits to be dropped (apart from those on the "can't drop list" if you play with that option turned on) for streaming purposes if you think he won't contribute enough to be worthy of that precious roster spot on your championship-caliber team! As always, I have taken […]

Cardinals Finalize Deal With Albert Pujols

The St. Louis Cardinals finalized a one-year, $2.5 million deal with free-agent first baseman Albert Pujols on Sunday, according to sources. Pujols is expected to arrive in Jupiter, Florida, this week. The 42-year-old future Hall of Famer has come full circle and will sign with the team that he began his illustrious career with. Now […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/28/22): 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! Today I'll be bringing you my NHL lineup picks, analysis, and advice for NHL DFS contests on […]

Andrew Vaughn Dealing With Hip Discomfort

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn (hip) left the Cactus League game on Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers with right hip discomfort. Vaughn had to be carted off the field after making a diving catch in the fourth inning. It's usually not good when a player is carted off the field, but the actual […]

Lucas Sims Will Open Season On Injured List

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Lucas Sims (back) suffered from an illness and back spasms in the offseason that prevented him from ramping up his throwing program ahead of camp, and he will open the regular season on the injured list. Sims has started throwing off a mound in camp, but there are no plans to rush […]

Luis Castillo Expected To Open Season On Injured List

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo (shoulder) is expected to open the season on the injured list due to shoulder soreness that slowed his preparation in camp. He has not appeared in a Cactus League game yet, but he appears to be progressing well. "Castillo is probably ahead of Mike Minor right now," manager David […]

Brandon Linder Announces Retirement

Jacksonville Jaguars center Brandon Linder announced his retirement from football on Monday. The Jaguars selected Linder in the third round of the 2014 draft out of Miami, and he played all eight of his NFL seasons in Jacksonville. He had one year left on his contract and was likely going to be cut this spring. […]

Travis Etienne Ready To Go, James Robinson Behind

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said he expects running back Travis Etienne (foot) to be ready to go early in the offseason for organized team activities. However, running back James Robinson (Achilles) probably won't be ready until training camp this summer. Pederson said Robinson can be a three-down back, while hesitating to give more […]

Nyheim Hines Expected To Have Much Bigger Role

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich expects running back Nyheim Hines to have a much bigger role in the offense this season with quarterback Matt Ryan now in town. Reich said Hines' usage will be more similar to what it was in 2020 when Philip Rivers was under center. That year, Hines had a career-high […]

49ers To Be Patient With Jimmy Garoppolo

The San Francisco 49ers are likely to remain patient with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) and seem willing to hold onto him for a while to allow him to get healthy and to see if any trade scenarios materialize. Garoppolo is in the final year of his contract and has a $26.9 million salary cap hit, […]

James Bradberry Will Be Traded

The New York Daily News' Pat Leonard is reporting that New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry will be traded, according to sources. The teams to watch are the Kansas City Chiefs, the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts. Bradberry has a $21 million salary cap hit this year, but the number will be closer to […]

Free NBA Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (3/28/22)

It's always easier writing this article on the day after a solid return on our bets from the previous day. Yesterday I went 2-1 on spreads and 1-1 on totals, but a 4-1 mark on props put it over the top and made it a solid, profitable day and I hope that you were able […]

Darius Bazley Unlikely To Suit Up For Monday’s Contest

Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Darius Bazley (knee) has been deemed doubtful to take the floor for Monday's game vs. Portland due to a sprained right knee. The ailment forced Bazley from Saturday's outing after just 14 minutes, funneling more minutes in the direction of Aleksej Pokusevski and Lindy Waters III. It's unclear how the […]

Giants Not Actively Shopping Saquon Barkley

New York Giants chief executive officer John Mara said that the team isn't actively shopping running back Saquon Barkley in trades. Barkley was more of a long shot to be traded all along, but they could clear $7 million in salary cap space for 2022 by sending him elsewhere. The 25-year-old former second overall pick […]