Jonathan Quick To Start In Net Friday Vs. Ducks

LA Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick will start in net on Friday night against the host Anaheim Ducks. The veteran netminder has not played since a 4-3 overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights on February 18 and will be starting his fifth start game on the road, according to NHL.com. Quick is coming off of […]

Brandon Saad In Friday's Lineup Vs. Sabres

St. Louis Blues winger Brandon Saad (illness) is expected to be in the lineup Friday against the visiting Buffalo Sabres, Left Wing Lock confirmed. The 29-year-old veteran missed practice on Thursday due to a non-COVID-related illness but took line rushes Friday morning alongside Ryan O'Reilly and David Perron on St. Louis' top line. Saad has […]

Tony DeAngelo Out One Month

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Tony DeAngelo (upper body) is expected to be out for one month, NHL.com reported. The 26-year-old blueliner left during the second period of Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers and was previously considered day-to-day. DeAngelo leads the Hurricanes with a plus-19 rating and is tied for third with forward Teuvo […]

Calvin de Haan A Game-Time Decision For Blackhawks On Friday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Calvin de Haan (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Friday's tilt against the visiting New Jersey Devils, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reported. The veteran blueliner was also not at practice on Thursday because of a maintenance day. Since Chicago already recalled Jakub Galvas from the AHL, it looks like de […]

Mike Matheson Out For Penguins, Considered Week-To-Week

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Mike Matheson (upper body) is considered week-to-week with an undisclosed upper-body injury, coach Mike Sullivan told the media on Friday. The 27-year-old played the entirety of Thursday's 6-1 loss to the visiting New Jersey Devils, so it isn't clear at what point he was injured. Matheson's absence will surely be felt on […]

Rudolfs Balcers Day-To-Day Ahead Of Sharks Weekend Games

San Jose Sharks forward Rudolfs Balcers (upper body) is considered day-to-day but could return to the lineup over the weekend. The Latvian winger has missed one game after being hit hard by Anaheim Ducks forward Rickard Rakell on Tuesday. Balcers has been in and out of the lineup with injuries this season, which has kept […]

Jonathan Marchessault Out Of Friday's Lineup With The Flu

Vegas Golden Knights center Jonathan Marchessault (illness) will not be in the lineup Friday against the host Arizona Coyotes. The 31-year-old and teammate Dylan Coghlan have been sidelined with the flu, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. There is no timetable yet for either skater's return, although CBS Sports predicts both could return […]

Nathan MacKinnon Back In The Lineup Friday Vs. Winnipeg

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (lower body) will be back in the lineup on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets, The Athletic's Peter Baugh reported. The 26-year-old pivot missed one game with a lingering lower-body injury but was only kept out of the lineup for precautionary reasons, head coach Jared Bednar said. MacKinnon registered 48 points […]

LPL & LCK DFS Picks (2/26/22) - DraftKings and FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome back to another League of Legends DFS fantasy slate! We are coming off a slate where RA was the slate-breaking stack you needed. Most of JDG performed well in their win, LGD won but didn't put up great scores, we called the DK sweep but was completely off with RA and NS yesterday. FPX […]

Zack Brown Moving To Bullpen Permanently

The Milwaukee Brewers appear to be moving right-handed pitcher Zack Brown to the bullpen permanently after he had a shoulder issue last year. Brown is prepping to be a reliever moving forward and is eyeing a spot in the major league bullpen at some point in 2022. The 27-year-old didn't land in MLB Pipeline's top-30 […]

Ryan Helsley Throwing Off A Mound

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley (elbow, knee), who finished last year on the injured list with a stress reaction in his right elbow, posted a video on Instagram on Friday of him throwing off a mound against hitters while touching 97 mph on the radar gun. Helsley also had season-ending surgery on his […]

Yankees Reached Out To Carlos Correa

The New York Yankees reached out to free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa before the lockout in early December. The likelihood of the Yankees signing Correa is unknown since it seemed like Corey Seager was higher on their wish list. Correa is also seeking more money than Seager, who received $325 million from the Texas Rangers. Other […]

Mets Sign Felix Pena To Minor League Deal

The New York Mets have signed right-handed pitcher Felix Pena to a minor league deal. Pena will likely be invited to spring training camp, if that even takes place this year. The 32-year-old will provide the Mets with experienced depth for the rotation or bullpen. Pena began his career with the Chicago Cubs but has […]

Mets Checked In On Freddie Freeman

ESPN's Buster Olney said on The Michael Kay Show on Thursday that the New York Mets checked in on free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman before the lockout in early December. The New York Yankees have also been interested in the five-time All-Star and 2020 National League MVP. It was widely assumed that Freeman would return […]

Colts Strongly Considering Reggie Wayne For Coaching Staff

The Indianapolis Colts are strongly considering hiring franchise great Reggie Wayne as their new wide receivers coach, according to sources. Nothing is finalized yet, but Wayne would be a big addition to head coach Frank Reich's staff. Wayne played in Indianapolis from 2001-14 after being selected 30th overall in the draft. He ranks second to […]

Matt Nagy Returns To The Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs hired former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy as a senior assistant and quarterbacks coach on Friday. The move was expected once the Chiefs brought back offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on a one-year deal on Thursday. Nagy was in the same role for the Chiefs from 2013-15 and was also their […]

Cameron Payne, Aaron Holiday Out Friday

Phoenix Suns guards Cameron Payne (wrist) and Aaron Holiday (ankle) have been ruled out for Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Payne continues to sit out with a wrist injury, but Holiday's injury is new. He played fairly well during Thursday's game and was gaining fantasy value. Now, Elfrid Payton will likely be forced […]

Eric Bieniemy Returns To Chiefs On One-Year Deal

The Kansas City Chiefs signed offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy to a one-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. Bieniemy considered a move to college football and also sitting out a season after once again being bypassed in this head-coaching cycle. The well-respected offensive mind has been with the Chiefs since 2013 and has been […]

R.J. Hampton Suffers Injury During Shootaround

Orlando Magic guard R.J. Hampton (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. The young guard was set to return here after sitting out due to a sprained MCL. However, Hampton suffered a left ankle injury during Friday's morning shootaround. Fantasy managers might have to wait a little longer before getting […]

Bengals Expected To Be Interested In Bradley Bozeman

Baltimore Ravens impending free-agent center Bradley Bozeman is one of the top free-agent offensive linemen this offseason and is expected to draw interest from multiple teams should he hit the open market, including the Cincinnati Bengals, according to league sources. The Bengals top priority this offseason is upgrading a porous offensive line in front of […]

Darius Garland Could Miss More Time

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (back) will continue to rest and receive treatment, according to GM Mike Gansey. Garland is dealing with a bone bruise in his back, which will likely cause him to miss more games. He has been battling with his issue since before the All-Star break. The organization is hopeful Garland won't […]

Tae Davis Inks One-Year Deal With Texans

The Houston Texans signed linebacker Tae Davis to a one-year deal on Thursday, according to a league source. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Davis missed all of the 2021 season while on Injured Reserve, but he's healthy now and can be a core special teams contributor for Houston. The 25-year-old played in […]

OG Anunoby Listed As Out For Friday

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (finger) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He is currently dealing with a broken finger on his shooting hand. That being said, this is likely going to be a multiple game absence for Anunoby. Precious Achiuwa, Chris Boucher, and Thaddeus Young should all see a […]

Three Outfielders Set to Break Out in 2022 - American League

Each year in fantasy baseball, there’s a handful of players that truly come into their own and break out at the plate. We saw it yet again this past season. Just to name a few, Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins came out of nowhere and turned himself into a star, and Toronto Blue Jays slugger […]

Jon Anderson's Outfield Tiered Rankings and Projections, Part 1

One more position to cover in my tiered rankings! We've gone over everything else so far, so check out the rest of those posts if you've missed them! Today, we'll cover the first half of my outfield tiers. I have ranked 74 outfielders for this, and this post covers the first 40 of them. Once […]

FFPC Dynasty Fantasy Football Orphan Teams: A Fresh Challenge

When a pro sports team does not produce well on the field for extended periods, many fans will naturally look to ownership and front office management as a primary source of the problems. Those who support teams such as the Jets, Jaguars, Lions, and Commanders may think they can do better than the real decision-makers. […]

Ravens Re-Sign Tony Jefferson

The Baltimore Ravens re-signed safety Tony Jefferson to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. The 30-year-old initially signed to the team's practice squad on Dec. 133 an was elevated to the active roster with Baltimore's secondary wiped out by injuries. Jefferson led the team with 10 tackles in Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals and had […]

Points League Busts: Outfielders Set to Fall Short of ADP in 2022

This article will examine a few eligible outfielders for the 2022 MLB season that are being selected earlier than their Steamer projections suggest they should in points leagues and H2H points formats. RotoBaller's fantasy baseball points analyst Antonio Losada will be offering a few picks for both potential overperformers (sleepers) and shortcomers (busts) when it […]

Luguentz Dort Ruled Out Versus Pacers

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. This marks the fourth game in a row that Dort has missed due to a shoulder issue. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey will continue to see increased usage while Dort is sidelined. Also, Tre Mann has stepped […]

2022 Fantasy Baseball Late-round Stat Targets with Lauren Auerbach - Benched with Bubba EP 441

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Lauren Auerbach (@lkauerbach) of SP Streamer and Fantrax. In this episode, Bubba and Lauren go over the main ROTO categories and talk about targets after ADP 200 according to NFBC OC ADP since February 1. Be sure to subscribe to the Benched With Bubba Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like […]